Now, obviously nothing is quite that simple when it comes to modifying cars and it did mean a mad scramble to get the whole project dry built - with everything from the Mk3 Golf 2.0 valver lump in and running, to the air ride and 5-link rear beam test fitted. But, while this was a mere seedling of an idea, it was shifted straight into high gear when the pandemic hit, we were forced into lockdown and Stuart, a long-time friend of Auto Finesse, said "I'll paint that old truck for you, it'll give me something to do!" What we can say for sure is that this started out as nothing more than a spare shell knocking around in our yard, until James had the idea of putting together something a little different to the OG Caddy, something that would be supremely practical, even if it wasn't 100% show worthy. Some might say that the project spiralled out of control, but contra to all that, there was always a huge amount control and consideration in the build - even if it ended up going a little further than most of us imagined. Now, a few of you will have seen the V2 making its debut at Ultimate Stance at the very end of the last season, but the real story is that it was never meant to be a full-on show wagon. But, we'll get to all that in a bit because, first of all, let's introduce you to the Auto Finesse Caddy V2… A new project that's not only immaculate in every detail, but has even spawned a whole special edition of Performance VW Magazine, and a matching Honda Metruck Scooter. After all, if there's a V2 - then there had to be a V1, right? And our very first Auto Finesse project from way back in 2014 lays the foundation for this more recent iteration of Volkswagen's finest. This famous burgundy Mk1 (when it's not being shipped around Europe to various events) lives in our Detailing Academy Flagship Store and certainly served up plenty of inspiration, and a little nostalgia, for this new VW build. But, what's most important to the story of this particular Porsche Crayon Grey VW truck - dubbed in-house the "Caddy V2' - goes right back to where it all began with our Porsche-powered OG Caddy.
In fact, many cite our 1954 Chevy Stepside as one of our ultimate builds (and they'd be right), and it's no secret that James - the boss of all things AF - spends many hours thrashing around in his posh Revere X Class Merc. There's been a long and illustrious history of awesome pickup trucks here at Auto Finesse. The Quaife ATB Helical LSD differential is also now subject to a lifetime warranty (subject to terms and conditions).Why have just one amazing VW truck when you can have two? Here's the story of the jaw-dropping Caddy V2. Quaife ATB differentials are used by Ford, General Motors and Daimler-Chrysler as original equipment. With over 370 applications, the Quaife ATB Helical LSD differential is second to none.
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The Quaife ATB Helical LSD differential is proven in circuit and drag racing, rallying and road use, and is produced from Corus steel billets, and is CAD designed and CNC machined, then inspected to ISO 9001 standards. The Quaife ATB Helical LSD differential has many benefits over a standard open differential, including maximising traction and minimizing wheelspin, eliminating torque steer and snatching in front wheel drive cars compared to conventional LSD units, and a maintenance-free design which retains the standard oil lubrication.
Rather, the Quaife ATB Helical LSD differential automatically biases the torque away from the spinning wheel across the axle, to a constantly varying degree, and never locks. The Quaife ATB Helical LSD differential never locks harshly with a set pre-load of wheel slip across the driven axle, like a conventional LSD. That means it is much smoother in operation. Unlike a conventional plate-style limited slip differential, the Quaife Helical LSD ATB differential relies on gears rather than clutch plates for its operation. the Quaife ATB Helical LSD differential transforms your car’s performance. A direct replacement for the standard open differential. Quaife ATB Helical LSD differential is for the 02J transmission (bolt in flanges).
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