Peloquin or Quaife diffs

Fab vRS · 02-05-2008, 07:51

I want to fit a limited-slip differential (LSD) to my Fabia vRS pre-remap but which is better, Peloquin or Quaiffe?

The Quaiffe is made in the UK and about £1200-1300 fitted whereas the Peloquin is US and hundreds of pounds cheaper.

Is the Peloquin cheaper because it's inferior (rubbish?) or just because car related materials in the US are cheaper?

I guess nobody has experience of both, but I'd really appreciate comments from anyone who has either.

Thanks!!

Basil · 02-05-2008, 08:14

my 2 p worth - the yanks seem to think their peloquin is built stronger (do a google to see reams of forum discussions).
Also the peloquin includes the bolt set you need. You pay extra for Quaife I hear.
On the plus side for Quaife - you get a warranty if fitted by a designated UK supplier.

HTH
Bas

devonutopia · 02-05-2008, 13:48

I love my Peloquin. For £600 and a few hours labour, it's spot on. Not harsh at all and just provides the grip where it's needed. I believe peloquin was made in the US as a more VAG specific application, but i cannot verify this. I also cannot compare Quaife as have never driven one with it, but I imagine it's the same "kettle of fish" at the end of the day. Both ATB diffs.

bengie · 02-05-2008, 14:08

i'd say go for the cheapest myself as they are probably just as good as each other.

jabba_luke · 02-05-2008, 14:10

peloquin

novaneil · 02-05-2008, 17:26

I've never owned a Peloquin but have had 2 Quaife ATB's and they have been awesome! Never heard of one Quaife going wrong before. But im yet to hear of any being fitted to a Fabia for some reason?

Lummox · 02-05-2008, 17:34

I have just bought a Quaiffe for the Golf (its waiting for me at APS when I can get over there). Not sure on the 02M six speeder but my 02J has come with a fitting kit. Not sure if this includes diff bolts as yet. The std rivets will need to be driller out so the diff crown wheel can be swapped over fromt he std diff. Not to mention the rivets fail and destroy the box anyhow.

EddyH · 02-05-2008, 17:43

If you are paying someone else to fit it then get a quaife as if you get it from an approved fitter the lifetime warranty also covers the labour AFAIK.

I know someone who had a peloquin which failed, it was covered under warranty for parts but the labour wasn't and as the diff had to be sent back to the US before a replacement was sent back it resulted in alot of expense and downtime.

GSPK · 02-05-2008, 17:54

I've had the quaife diff fitted to mine & yes the bolt fitting kit does need to be purchased seperately. But I can't complain as its transformed the handling, twisty little B roads are an absolute joy now

Verr_Err_Ess! · 03-05-2008, 09:12

I've had a Peloquin for over a month now. Its like driving with all-wheel-drive

I got it fitted by Jabba and if I had any issues (warranty), I know they'd sort it. They've got a good relationship with Gary (Peloquin) and these days, its probably as quick to get parts from the States as it is from Kent

Mossman · 03-05-2008, 10:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verr_Err_Ess!

I've had a Peloquin for over a month now. Its like driving with all-wheel-drive

I got it fitted by Jabba and if I had any issues (warranty), I know they'd sort it. They've got a good relationship with Gary (Peloquin) and these days, its probably as quick to get parts from the States as it is from Kent

LOL ! That is very true - I would trust Jabba to get it sorted. It is a lot of money, but like they say, you get what you pay for!

youngsyd · 03-05-2008, 11:02

Tempted Jon?

spinndrift · 03-05-2008, 13:33

Quaiffe.

Used them for rallying and there is back up and support in the uk if it goes tits up.

oilburninnut · 03-05-2008, 13:36

jabba sell both the quaife and peloquin,the quaife is the more expensive,they recommended the peloquin,when a man recomends the cheaper of two products that they sell,and would proffit from the sale of both then i believe they sold me the better product,i won't go into detail on here,but Brian explained to me exactly why he rates the peloquin over the quaife,and as he would make more money on the quaife then i think he sold me the right product,and jabba fitting costs are WAY cheaper than anyone else,this mod has transformed my car,straight line or in the corners it is a 100% improvement on my car with just the coilovers and arb,and all the braces,it really is that good,everyone who has been in mine is blown away by how it handles,including big bhp imprezza owners on a recent track day,this is the mod that really gives a fabia proper handling,i have never driven a better handling car than my fabia

Basil · 03-05-2008, 14:06

Big plus if you have performance pro's like Jabba fit it - no worries at all.

I was forced to DIY fit mine myself and although it was extremely fiddly, needing some specialised measuring tools, it runs like a dream.

If importing it yourself - remember to have it labelled as a BBQ smoker unit and have the declared price from Peloquin, ahem "optimised"...

HTH

Bas

Mossman · 03-05-2008, 15:25

STOP!!!

STOP!!!

Stop raving about diffs guys, my credit card is wavering!!!

oilburninnut · 03-05-2008, 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mossman

STOP!!!

STOP!!!

Stop raving about diffs guys, my credit card is wavering!!!

pimp out the wife,sell off the family silver,hell become a crack dealer if you have too,the diff is worth it

Basil · 03-05-2008, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by oilburninnut

pimp out the wife,sell off the family silver,hell become a crack dealer if you have too,the diff is worth it

you have a way with words matey

I agree - it's that good.

postmanpat · 03-05-2008, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mossman

STOP!!!

STOP!!!

Stop raving about diffs guys, my credit card is wavering!!!

**delcac** · 03-05-2008, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mossman

STOP!!!

STOP!!!

Stop raving about diffs guys, my credit card is wavering!!!

These diffs are carp, HTH.

02-05-2008, 07:51	#1
Fab vRS Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Peloquin or Quaife diffs I want to fit a limited-slip differential (LSD) to my Fabia vRS pre-remap but which is better, Peloquin or Quaiffe? The Quaiffe is made in the UK and about £1200-1300 fitted whereas the Peloquin is US and hundreds of pounds cheaper. Is the Peloquin cheaper because it's inferior (rubbish?) or just because car related materials in the US are cheaper? I guess nobody has experience of both, but I'd really appreciate comments from anyone who has either. Thanks!!

02-05-2008, 08:14	#2
Basil hardcore modder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Henley-on-Thames Posts: 3,001 Thanks: 170 Thanked 159 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Peloquin of Quaiffe diffs my 2 p worth - the yanks seem to think their peloquin is built stronger (do a google to see reams of forum discussions). Also the peloquin includes the bolt set you need. You pay extra for Quaife I hear. On the plus side for Quaife - you get a warranty if fitted by a designated UK supplier. HTH Bas __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

02-05-2008, 13:48	#3
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,053 Thanks: 60 Thanked 272 Times in 222 Posts	Re: Peloquin of Quaiffe diffs I love my Peloquin. For £600 and a few hours labour, it's spot on. Not harsh at all and just provides the grip where it's needed. I believe peloquin was made in the US as a more VAG specific application, but i cannot verify this. I also cannot compare Quaife as have never driven one with it, but I imagine it's the same "kettle of fish" at the end of the day. Both ATB diffs. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

02-05-2008, 14:08	#4
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,579 Thanks: 15 Thanked 109 Times in 98 Posts	Re: Peloquin of Quaiffe diffs i'd say go for the cheapest myself as they are probably just as good as each other. __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

02-05-2008, 14:10	#5
jabba_luke Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 411 Thanks: 16 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Peloquin of Quaiffe diffs peloquin __________________ 412bhp of Audi Quattro power SOLD; Red Fabia V/rs, 247 bhp 430lbft and still growing www.eurocar-club.co.uk come join

02-05-2008, 17:26	#6
novaneil Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Peloquin of Quaiffe diffs I've never owned a Peloquin but have had 2 Quaife ATB's and they have been awesome! Never heard of one Quaife going wrong before. But im yet to hear of any being fitted to a Fabia for some reason?

02-05-2008, 17:34	#7
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,160 Thanks: 18 Thanked 538 Times in 470 Posts	Re: Peloquin of Quaiffe diffs I have just bought a Quaiffe for the Golf (its waiting for me at APS when I can get over there). Not sure on the 02M six speeder but my 02J has come with a fitting kit. Not sure if this includes diff bolts as yet. The std rivets will need to be driller out so the diff crown wheel can be swapped over fromt he std diff. Not to mention the rivets fail and destroy the box anyhow. __________________ MK2 Golf GTi - APX 225bhp 1.8T - Emerald K3 - Quaife ATB - VR6 Widetrack - VR6 brakes front and rear - Neuspeed ARBs - Speedline alloys - H+R coilovers - Powerflex bushes - Helix clutch G60 flywheel - Adjustable solid top mounts - Custom engine bay - Tornado Motorsport MSA cage - and lots lots more.

02-05-2008, 17:43	#8
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,892 Thanks: 37 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Peloquin of Quaiffe diffs If you are paying someone else to fit it then get a quaife as if you get it from an approved fitter the lifetime warranty also covers the labour AFAIK. I know someone who had a peloquin which failed, it was covered under warranty for parts but the labour wasn't and as the diff had to be sent back to the US before a replacement was sent back it resulted in alot of expense and downtime. __________________ EddyH Audi S8 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

02-05-2008, 17:54	#9
GSPK Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stockport Posts: 30 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Peloquin of Quaiffe diffs I've had the quaife diff fitted to mine & yes the bolt fitting kit does need to be purchased seperately. But I can't complain as its transformed the handling, twisty little B roads are an absolute joy now __________________ Its not a problem its a challenge. Fabia Vrs Remap (170Bhp/330ft-lbs) - PD160+Pipercross Panel Filter - Miltek Turbo Back Exhaust - Jabbasport RARB - 312mm Brakes - Helix SMF & Organic Clutch - Quaife ATB - LCR Splitter

03-05-2008, 09:12	#10
Verr_Err_Ess! Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Peak District (UK) Posts: 431 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Peloquin of Quaiffe diffs I've had a Peloquin for over a month now. Its like driving with all-wheel-drive I got it fitted by Jabba and if I had any issues (warranty), I know they'd sort it. They've got a good relationship with Gary (Peloquin) and these days, its probably as quick to get parts from the States as it is from Kent __________________ John. "Yeah....cars, bikes, boards....you name it....I like anything fast enough to do somethin' stupid in." 55 Silver Fabia v/RS; *Totally* standard.

03-05-2008, 11:02	#12
youngsyd is hating life! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dont Know, Dont Care Posts: 2,132 Thanks: 67 Thanked 93 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Peloquin of Quaiffe diffs Tempted Jon? __________________ Id rather be a nobody than an overated someone...

03-05-2008, 13:33	#13
spinndrift Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woking Posts: 6,596 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Peloquin of Quaiffe diffs Quaiffe. Used them for rallying and there is back up and support in the uk if it goes tits up. __________________ Rev. Andy The Rallying Reverend www.miniroadrunnerrallying.co.uk No money for rallying makes Andy a dull boy

03-05-2008, 13:36	#14
oilburninnut resident gayer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,294 Thanks: 141 Thanked 119 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Peloquin of Quaiffe diffs jabba sell both the quaife and peloquin,the quaife is the more expensive,they recommended the peloquin,when a man recomends the cheaper of two products that they sell,and would proffit from the sale of both then i believe they sold me the better product,i won't go into detail on here,but Brian explained to me exactly why he rates the peloquin over the quaife,and as he would make more money on the quaife then i think he sold me the right product,and jabba fitting costs are WAY cheaper than anyone else,this mod has transformed my car,straight line or in the corners it is a 100% improvement on my car with just the coilovers and arb,and all the braces,it really is that good,everyone who has been in mine is blown away by how it handles,including big bhp imprezza owners on a recent track day,this is the mod that really gives a fabia proper handling,i have never driven a better handling car than my fabia __________________ 2nd most powerful car on awesome rolling road day

03-05-2008, 14:06	#15
Basil hardcore modder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Henley-on-Thames Posts: 3,001 Thanks: 170 Thanked 159 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Peloquin of Quaiffe diffs Big plus if you have performance pro's like Jabba fit it - no worries at all. I was forced to DIY fit mine myself and although it was extremely fiddly, needing some specialised measuring tools, it runs like a dream. If importing it yourself - remember to have it labelled as a BBQ smoker unit and have the declared price from Peloquin, ahem "optimised"... HTH Bas __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

03-05-2008, 15:25	#16
Mossman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hull Posts: 496 Thanks: 54 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Peloquin of Quaiffe diffs STOP!!! STOP!!! Stop raving about diffs guys, my credit card is wavering!!! __________________ Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Cupra Front Splitter, new VRs badges, Koni FSDs, Eibachs, Jabba ARB, Jabba Remap, PD160 Intake and 312mm brakes + Detailed by Glyn O'Donnell Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Ecutek Remap, PD160 Intake (Yes I have two! ) Photography Marketing T shirts flickr

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