who runs a spool?

EBFalcs · 23-09-2007, 06:35 PM

i was just wondering how many people on the ford forums run one, because there is a lot of people with them on the commodore forums.

boss-290 · 23-09-2007, 06:36 PM

Even if people did, I'd hardly think they'd be raving about it on public forums.

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Walkinshaw · 23-09-2007, 06:39 PM

Spool for anything but all out track work where it is required for either setup or regulations (or 110% burnout car) is utterly stupid.

EBFalcs · 23-09-2007, 06:40 PM

why not, as if the cops are gonna suss em all out on the forum, then go find them and defect them.

TWOJZ · 23-09-2007, 06:41 PM

what are we talking about here? lol

boss-290 · 23-09-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TWOJZ

what are we talking about here? lol

These days its hard to tell...

What, with my generation and their "Hoo runz a spoolz in there carz lolz!!"

EBFalcs · 23-09-2007, 06:43 PM

mini spools, they work the same as welding a diff up except you pull all the gears out that usually get welded and replace them with a solid cylinder with splines called a mini spool.

Barry_v · 23-09-2007, 06:45 PM

you'll be breaking many axles if you're not sensible, and who puts a spool in to be sensible?

EBFalcs · 23-09-2007, 06:50 PM

iv'e heard the 28 spline BW axels are fairly tough, it's only the old 25 spline ones that used to break all the time.

Jeeepers · 23-09-2007, 06:54 PM

Only spool I want or need is when my turbo cranks up. Mini spools are for Commodore drivers, boy racers and anyone into pointless mods.

RIPGMH · 23-09-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BigKevXR6T

Only spool I want or need is when my turbo cranks up. Mini spools are for Commodore drivers, boy racers and anyone into pointless mods.

So you've run a spool in a street car I take it?

Jeeepers · 24-09-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RIPGMH

So you've run a spool in a street car I take it?

Before they were available or should I say cool? And when I was naive. I had my diff welded. Made for interesting driving in the wet I can tell you. I now have LSD, and no traction problems above what my power level gives. So in answer to your question, no. You are obviously in favour of them, and I have no problem with that. I see no point to them, and they are illegal. It's all about whatever floats your boat and personal opinion. My son is avid Commodore, and that is his choice. I listen to him talk of who has mini spools in his circle, he even remarks that when I turn in shiny cement car parks, mine sounds like it's got a mini spool. LOL

noosacuda · 24-09-2007, 03:12 PM

i had a 390 Galaxie with a broken 9" and locked the wheels like a spool and it was very scarey to drive in Noosa (the land of round-abouts) even in the dry. (i have raced speedway for a few years so sideways doesn't usually scare me,but on the road it did)

mcnews · 25-09-2007, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by EBFalcs

iv'e heard the 28 spline BW axels are fairly tough, it's only the old 25 spline ones that used to break all the time.

I've got a collection of those splines as paperweights from my misspent youth :-> They just twist right off the end of the axles altogether...

prydey · 25-09-2007, 09:24 AM

like i said earlier, i had one in my eb and it was a daily driver. rain, hail or shine it got driven and never came unstuck. i go around plenty of corners in my daily travels as well. the car is not stock and makes fairly decent power with 3.9 gears in the rear. my age does start with a 3 which may be the difference between staying on the black stuff and ending up hugging a pole but from my experience they don't do anything you don't tell it to. you just have to remain aware of it at all times and know its limitations.

DoreSlamR · 23-09-2007, 06:53 PM

my mums embroidery machine runs 4 spoolZ lolz

Jeeepers · 23-09-2007, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DoreSlamR

my mums embroidery machine runs 4 spoolZ lolz

Bwahahahahaha

Interceptor · 23-09-2007, 07:13 PM

man i'd love to say something here....... shame i'd get banned though

RIPGMH · 23-09-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Interceptor

man i'd love to say something here....... shame i'd get banned though

Don't let fear hold you back

TEaaron · 23-09-2007, 07:30 PM

What's so bad about spools?

I've driven 5L commo's with spools and they're not all that bad just the noises when you're parking.

I would put a spool in mine if it wasn't for insurance reasons.

prydey · 23-09-2007, 07:36 PM

i took the spool out of mine because it was chewing through tyres too quick and was a bit of a pain in a daily driver, otherwise it would still be there. great for traction.

i didn't find it dangerous at all. i think the most dangerous device in most cars is the one hanging on to the steering wheel.

EBFalcs · 23-09-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by prydey

i didn't find it dangerous at all. i think the most dangerous device in most cars is the one hanging on to the steering wheel.

exactly, and that applys to alot of things in this world, it's not the object it's the person in control of it.

nugget378 · 23-09-2007, 07:43 PM

They are a nightmare to live with,try pushing a car anywhere with one,you need at least 5 people,but they are about the only affordable choice for engines approaching 600hp that are fit and forget,Im talkin a full spool too,a mini spool is a POS,stuffs me why you would put one in an average road car that can barely loose traction in the wet..

GS608 · 23-09-2007, 07:53 PM

i know this is probably a really stupid question but..

what is a 'spool'

**Falcon Coupe** · 23-09-2007, 07:55 PM

Any type of spool is illegal (read no insurance cover ) on the road, with LSD and Detroit Lockers they are not needed anyway.

trick_xd · 23-09-2007, 08:22 PM

Well I don't have 600hp and
I don't have a L.S.D. or a Detroit Locker...

But I do have 4.11 diff and a spool 28spline

I do drive my car everyday and I drive it along the G.O.R. a lot as I have to work down that way now.

Yes it is not very good to have in the car as it wears the inside tyre that your turning.
In the wet ... Yes be very careful or you will come unstuck.

The thing I find the most (having the spool in for the last 12 mths Nealy) is that if you forget about it then you will come unstuck really quick ...
Always remember that the car is boss and you take it easy every time and you will be ok .

as for racing .. I went from 2.9s = 60foot and 9.8s = 660foot with my stuffed lsd(basic single spin most times) to 2.0s= 60foot and 8.6s=660foot
So yes for the price of a spool you will pick up some time on the track.

Qwikcorty · 24-09-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by trick_xd

Well I don't have 600hp and
I don't have a L.S.D. or a Detroit Locker...

But I do have 4.11 diff and a spool 28spline

I do drive my car everyday and I drive it along the G.O.R. a lot as I have to work down that way now.

Yes it is not very good to have in the car as it wears the inside tyre that your turning.
In the wet ... Yes be very careful or you will come unstuck.

The thing I find the most (having the spool in for the last 12 mths Nealy) is that if you forget about it then you will come unstuck really quick ...
Always remember that the car is boss and you take it easy every time and you will be ok .

as for racing .. I went from 2.9s = 60foot and 9.8s = 660foot with my stuffed lsd(basic single spin most times) to 2.0s= 60foot and 8.6s=660foot
So yes for the price of a spool you will pick up some time on the track.

2.9's to 2.0's because you had a spool? I ran 2.0's with a worn out 25 spline 2 pin lsd and cheap tyres in my old ea. im sorry , as if you are going to gain a second

Walkinshaw · 24-09-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwikcorty

2.9's to 2.0's because you had a spool? I ran 2.0's with a worn out 25 spline 2 pin lsd and cheap tyres in my old ea. im sorry , as if you are going to gain a second

Must have been at the dentist again, breathing in a bit too deeply

Qwikcorty · 24-09-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Walkinshaw

Must have been at the dentist again, breathing in a bit too deeply

ran a 14,6@92 with a 3.45 diff at calder, have the time slip, just a 1004 112, years ago.

trick_xd · 25-09-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwikcorty

2.9's to 2.0's because you had a spool? I ran 2.0's with a worn out 25 spline 2 pin lsd and cheap tyres in my old ea. im sorry , as if you are going to gain a second

Well at around 12 runs at the 1/8mile on 1 weekend and about 15 runs 2 weeks later and all I did was change to a spool ... What else could it be ??

Walkin ... The dentist was not in the car until about 2mts ago
MPH went up 7 ...