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nsracing
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 Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Rhino case. |
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| If I have to use a double-side cover case, I will use the Rhino case as first choice. I think it is pretty good case. |
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Glenn 
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| Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: Rhino case. |
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In 2000 I decided to have a Berg 5 built. I went with a new Rhino case along with a bunch of other heavy duty parts. It was originally motivated by a 1904 which was later replaced with a 2180. 12 years later I drained the gear lube and found chunks of the spider gears from the super diff. I sent it to Gary Berg to be "freshened up", new oil mods added and the super diff replaced with a rebuilt ZF.
As of today it I have yet to break anything and trust me... i've tried.
Would a stock case lasted?
Can't say, but for the amount of cash I have in the tranny I didn't want to risk finding out.
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gears
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Joined: October 28, 2002
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Location: Tamarack, Bend, Kailua
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| Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:48 pm Post subject: Re: Rhino case. |
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While I am a fan of continuation of a topic already started, I think it’s hilarious that the OP hasn’t been back to the site since 2004, and BoredandStroked hasn’t been back since 2014.
... EVERY performance VW I’ve seen with 300-500 wheel hp successfully using a Type 1 transaxle had a Rhino case. Pretty sure I know, but why is that....? |
The discussion actually moved to shoptalkforums, where bored&stroked described the value of Rhino mods:
https://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=89944
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jpaull
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| Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:34 pm Post subject: Re: Rhino case. |
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| gears wrote: |
| [email protected] wrote: |
While I am a fan of continuation of a topic already started, I think it’s hilarious that the OP hasn’t been back to the site since 2004, and BoredandStroked hasn’t been back since 2014.
... EVERY performance VW I’ve seen with 300-500 wheel hp successfully using a Type 1 transaxle had a Rhino case. Pretty sure I know, but why is that....? |
The discussion actually moved to shoptalkforums, where bored&stroked described the value of Rhino mods:
https://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=89944 |
Thats a awesome thread! I went through all 7 pages, and i think i need to read them 2 more times to let it sink it better. |
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[email protected]
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Location: Harmony, PA
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:00 am Post subject: Re: Rhino case. |
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| jpaull wrote: |
| gears wrote: |
| [email protected] wrote: |
While I am a fan of continuation of a topic already started, I think it’s hilarious that the OP hasn’t been back to the site since 2004, and BoredandStroked hasn’t been back since 2014.
... EVERY performance VW I’ve seen with 300-500 wheel hp successfully using a Type 1 transaxle had a Rhino case. Pretty sure I know, but why is that....? |
The discussion actually moved to shoptalkforums, where bored&stroked described the value of Rhino mods:
https://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=89944 |
Thats a awesome thread! I went through all 7 pages, and i think i need to read them 2 more times to let it sink it better. |
I began reading the multiple forums our hobby has/had in 2003. While no one thread has completed the entire puzzle, there have been some that supplied a lot of the pieces. Gears has definitely been helpful on many occasions. Now that you have a good base knowledge of transaxle components/functions, the info is very useful.
Looks like BoredandStroked dropped off the face of the earth a little earlier over there around 05-06. |
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Clatter
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:31 pm Post subject: Re: Rhino case. |
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Can’t tell you how many times i’ve been through that STF ring/pinion thread..
Lately it makes more sense having finally been through a few boxes.
Remember,
These guys are talking about 60 foot times in the 1.4 - 1.6 range… 
Glenn,
What’s your typical 60-ft and how many passes to you usually get from a R/P?
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Xevin
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:54 pm Post subject: Re: Rhino case. |
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| Clatter wrote: |
Can’t tell you how many times i’ve been through that STF ring/pinion thread..
Lately it makes more sense having finally been through a few boxes.
Remember,
These guys are talking about 60 foot times in the 1.4 - 1.6 range…
Glenn,
What’s your typical 60-ft and how many passes to you usually get from a R/P? |
I’m not sure Glenn gets that bug on the road much. I believe he’s busy on the Bicycle, which is awesome. Not to mention he’s busy building engines for clients.
Glenn, how many miles in the seat the last 3 years?
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