
Update on the Dreadnaught diff brace:
It fits perfectly and in combination with the Turbine Tech mount the diff is now very secure and hopefully broken axles are a thing of the past. If you're considering this mod I should warn that the polyurethane transmits a bit of noise from the diff into the car body.
And here's an interesting observation, I now notice the diff howl that some people report, however the noise is not speed dependent like a regular diff noise, it's load dependent and it matches the diff solenoid voltage patterns that I observed when I was monitoring them. Which leads me to suspect the diff whine is actually the result of a harmonic caused by the high-frequency activation of the clutch pack rather than the mechanical interaction of the pinion and ring gear. It really howls when I give it a bit and sounds like a dog box, I quite like it.
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Got some of my bits today
They look awesome, however I was expecting that the "RETURN" recirc hose would have a more bright red though, apart from that couldnt be happier, well made...cant fault them by their looks. Cant wait to install them
Ignition red recirc hose "RETURN"
Shifter Base bushings "ANCHORS"
I gotta say I me very happy with the their service, from purchase to delivery 10 days!
CES "SS" TBE | SURE "Aeros" SRI | SURE "Sidewinder" TIP | SURE "Return" Recirc Hose | CUSTOM "PWR Core" FMIC | Hypertech "Tuned" | Turbosmart "Atmo" BOV | MSD DashHawk | CP-e REM | SURE "Anchors" Shifter Bushings | JBR SSP and Weight | JBR Heavy Knob |Redline Hood Quick LIFT ELITE | TEIN "SS" Coilovers | Front - Rear HOTCHKIS Swaybars | Front - Rear DBA 4000 Slotted Rotors | A1RM Brake Pads | 18x8 +45 Tenzo-R Cuzco Black V1 | 235/40/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport | Safe n' Sound baby Seat lol

I'm considering getting the Rear Engine mount as it's decently cheaper than the CPE counterpart.

Mal, did you assess or have you heard what SURE's rear engine mount, their TORQ/R6 is like? See Torq R6? // SURE Motorsports // Mazda Performance Equipment

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Thanks Mal, I wonder if anyone else has tried it, seeing there has been quite a lot of discussion about relative hardness of different brands and the felt vibration.

Sidewinder
Compared with the CP-e unit its a bit smaller, it doesnt need the 2.5 reducer that the Cp-e unit used to fit the stock set-up...also feels a bit heavier and more solid.
The build quality is better than CP-e and cheaper.
Dont know if i will be able to resist install until the weekend![]()
CES "SS" TBE | SURE "Aeros" SRI | SURE "Sidewinder" TIP | SURE "Return" Recirc Hose | CUSTOM "PWR Core" FMIC | Hypertech "Tuned" | Turbosmart "Atmo" BOV | MSD DashHawk | CP-e REM | SURE "Anchors" Shifter Bushings | JBR SSP and Weight | JBR Heavy Knob |Redline Hood Quick LIFT ELITE | TEIN "SS" Coilovers | Front - Rear HOTCHKIS Swaybars | Front - Rear DBA 4000 Slotted Rotors | A1RM Brake Pads | 18x8 +45 Tenzo-R Cuzco Black V1 | 235/40/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport | Safe n' Sound baby Seat lol

Hey Guys
Very interested in getting the rear diff mount from SURE too but i'm just wondering is it hard to install and how long does it take?

Diff mount install is a serious job. I paid someone else to do it. I think they charged 2.5 hrs which sounds reasonable.
Bumping this up.
Nirvandan, did you get the sidewinder installed? Care to give your thoughts on noise / performance?
Thanks