I have a 2011 Turbo S with 17K miles and the last couple of months there has been a noise that varied with speed. Turns out I have a blown front diff. Fortunately I still have 1 month left on the warrantee.

Anybody else have this issue and any specific reason why this happens? I tracked it ONCE for 2 hours last year and I've taken it down the strip probably only a dozen times or so.

Otherwise, this is my DD and most of the time I'm just cruising to and from work.

 

This thread may be beneficial - it is possible the previous owner (if purchased used) ran the incorrect tire size

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...5-s-rears.html

 

Im having the same issue, the dealer's workshop told me i have to change it
Im looking for a used one as the new one is expensive! And yes i dont have the warranty lol

If anyone has a used one let me know

 

I am sure you get a 2 year warrantee on new parts. I would rather do this than risk fitting a used one.

 

Yes i know, but the estimation was around $7,570 thats y im looking for used one.

 

Okay but then you get a used one for maybe half the price with the risk of it happening again.


How did it happen if you don't mind me asking?

 

I have no idea. My car has low milage never went to a track/street racing. Everytime i turn the steering (full lock) i hear strange noises from the front and something is pushing through out the car, thats when it started.
Then the noises became louder on the full locks, and when driving in straight line the same pushes are coming through out the car, here when i took it to the workshop. Hope i picked the right words to explain the issue lol

 

Its something with the AWD system not the front diffrentail, but this part is attached to the diffrential .. Thats y they asked me to replace it

 

I have no idea how mine busted. Always the stock tire size too. Mine didn't have any issues when turning, but just a constant whir whir whir whir that sped up or slowed down based on speed.

The dealership found metal shavings in the diff housing. Waiting for parts for now and should be done by next week.

This issue is making me reconsider a warrantee now. Had no idea a front diff is 7K!!!!

I mean, I could get a bulletproof OS-Giken super lock LSD for less than 3K for my IS-F, why is a weaker lightweight front diff for a Turbo S 7K???

 

Dunno whats wrong exactly with these front diffs. Btw mine is 997.1TT
And i dunno what is the price of the part in the states, and maan u have to consider the warrantee!! I wish i paid for it ...

 

When I take tight turns on my CPO 997.2 with low miles, I get a weird noise too, like a scrubbing noise, but I run stock everything.

My car makes no other noise and drives fine. Now you got me worried.

 

Does it feel that something is pulling the car? Thats when it started with me .. Go check it

 

Ill get it checked.