O/T Need a custom diff, anyone know anyone?

[JamesTiptree]

Very off topic here, and nothing to do with Caterham but....

 

Despite it being pointed out several times that it is only a Fiat Punto 1.2, and indeed only 2 years old, a friend is in the process of doing silly things to his engine and as in the process of has been through two standard diffs. I'm informed it's a common problem with this mark of punto in the 1.2 engine series

 

I read a lot about Dave Andrews working on Caterhams, I wondered if he'd do something like this. I understand the money isn't going to be cheap, but then apparently money isn't an issue. In the process he'd like the flywheel lightening as well.

 

If Mr A can't do it, does anyone know of a company, *reliable company, that will do it? He has spoken to Quaife and they have quoted a long waiting time, forgetting the sort of price you can imagine they want.

 

If anyone can help out that would be superb, he's really struggling to find somewhere.

 

Thanks

 

James

[steve_m]

Try Classic Conversions, they do all sorts, but it seems a waste of time and money.

[dino ferrana]

Road and Race Transmissions could probably do something. Very well regarded by people in Caterham circles.

[JamesTiptree]

I understand that it seems a waste of money, and were it my car I wouldn't bother. However, plenty of people have pointed this out to him and he is still certain he will go ahead. Everybody has their opinion though I guess.

 

Thanks for the replies, I'll get in touch with these people.

 

James

[Paul Drawmer]

James, I don't know where your friend with the Punto is, but here in Oxfordshire, Middle Barton Garage has a reputation for tuned Fiats.

 

I would have thought the best course of action would be a tranny upgrade by using bits from a stronger model.

 

Give 'em a ring: here