Radfab Products/Services

[mike radowski]

Hi Guys,

I have been pretty quiet on the forums and I just wanted to let the FI forum know about some products and services that I have been offering lately. I still specialize in custom turbo kits, AEM plug and play standalones and many other one-off parts but I wanted to showcase some newer products.

Radfab E36 driveshaft loop:
NHRA legal. Fits stock 2 piece driveshaft and DSS chro-mo shaft. Custom piece for perfect fitment and easy install/removal. - $200 with hardware.

Radfab manual boost controller:
Fully adjustable inline MBC for precise adjustment of boost levels. - $40

Radfab trans crossmember:
Reinforced stock transmission crossmember designed to withstand the abuse of higher power FI cars. - $70 plus stock crossmember for core

Radfab differential support:
Fix for the troublesome front diff mounting bolt. Eliminates bent or broken bolts and stripped threads. Welding required. Essential for FI cars, recommended for all E36's. - $120 installed

Radfab E36 rear subframe mount reinforcement/repair:
Non-M3 E36 cars lack the reinforcement plates that later M cars got from the factory. Over time the 4 mounts separate from the weak sheet metal and actually tear the rear subframe from the car. The damage can range from a few hairline cracks to a completely detached subframe. Left alone it will only get worse. Labor intensive job that requires rear subframe/suspension removal. Symptoms are clunking from the rear end and the driveshaft hitting the floor pan. - $600 for reinforcement with factory plates. Additional charge for damaged mounting points (typically ~$200).


Thanks,
Mike

[JordanMD88]

wow nice drive shaft hoop... I see one of these in my future :).. Are you using a scatter shield? I've been wanting one.

[bennyfizzle]

I'm gonna have to come down for the diff reinforcement, though i'm not FI, i beat the shit out of it.


awesome products though :)

how much would you charge to secure an OPN/oil pan gasket/reinforce front subframe ears, assuming i supplied parts?

[RRdawho?]

I still need to finish my exhaust setup, that makes me e-sad.

I have your tranny and diff brace, its hot shit!

In fact the one pictured here might be mine :shifty

[highboostingm3]

Thanks for the information!

I will be ordering:
Radfab E36 driveshaft loop
Radfab trans crossmember

[5mall5nail5]

Mike, how does the drive shaft hoop attach to the car? Existing holes or big ol' self tappers? I have an E34 I am not sure if mounting points are the same - how about the transmission brace?

[MRMARSH]

nice work mike! ill be ordering the radfab trans crossmember very soon!

[highboostingm3]

Oh and if you want people to order stuff from you so you can make some money....ya might want to post up the website we can order it from. Thanks! :wave

[WCM3]

Sweet parts, Mike! So..do you suggest any of these while my car is there? :devillook

[DTM325]

looks like i need to make a trip to dirty jersey

[slcook54]

Haha, creative name Mike ;)

[mike radowski]

Oh and if you want people to order stuff from you so you can make some money....ya might want to post up the website we can order it from. Thanks! :wave

Radfab.com is paid for, I just need to set it up! For now the best way is to shoot me an email to michael.radowski (at) gmail.com or the phone # in my signature.

[Steve J.]

Mike, have you worked with Felix at all with tuning?

Do you have or know of any local (to you) high quality eddy current dynos?

[mike radowski]

Mike, have you worked with Felix at all with tuning?

Do you have or know of any local (to you) high quality eddy current dynos?

I know Felix but I haven't worked with him. Sean Ivey does my tuning.

There is an AWD dynojet inertia dyno in my current shop and in Sean's shop. IMP in Clifton, NJ has an AWD Mustang dyno with eddy current capabilities.

[RRdawho?]

I know Felix but I haven't worked with him. Sean Ivey does my tuning.

There is an AWD dynojet inertia dyno in my current shop and in Sean's shop. IMP in Clifton, NJ has an AWD Mustang dyno with eddy current capabilities.

You never replied back to my PM :(

Edit: Just saw your post.

How much? :)

[ebydrc]

Radfab.com is paid for, I just need to set it up! For now the best way is to shoot me an email to michael.radowski (at) gmail.com or the phone # in my signature.

OT:
mike, are you doing your own webdesign or are you going to be paying a devolper/designer?

[and1c]

OT:
mike, are you doing your own webdesign or are you going to be paying a devolper/designer?

Are you doing web design now as well? :confused

[ebydrc]

Are you doing web design now as well? :confused

whats that supposed to mean :confused?? no i was going to recommend the guy that did my website i thought he did a really good job.

[jfdmas]

mike, I dont mean to get OT here buuuut, ive noticed that my driveshaft is hitting the floor pan back by the diff as well. I checkde the subframe and i put the car in the air literaly once a week to check things and everything looks fine to me. However i did notice that my rear diff bolt was loose and bent into a nice S shape. Im currently running all stock bushings except my motor mounts. You know why this could be happening? anything you can recommend?

[mike radowski]

Yeah, if the front diff bolt is loose/bent/missing the driveshaft will hit the floorpan also. I would recommend the diff support install ASAP.

Your car is a later model car and most likely has the subframe reinforcement plates. Only the early e36's didn't have the plates.


mike, I dont mean to get OT here buuuut, ive noticed that my driveshaft is hitting the floor pan back by the diff as well. I checkde the subframe and i put the car in the air literaly once a week to check things and everything looks fine to me. However i did notice that my rear diff bolt was loose and bent into a nice S shape. Im currently running all stock bushings except my motor mounts. You know why this could be happening? anything you can recommend?

[M3Alpine99]

I remember seeing your diff setup. Can you post it again?

Is it "better" than the AA DSB I have. I know that is kind of putting you on the spot but looking for opinions.

Also would the reinforced trans support be good for a tracked car?

[Black96m3]

RadFab, niiice name :) :) :)

[fritzintn]

s, AEM plug and play standalones

Mike

Care to share a price on this? Via PM will be fine if you don't want it publicly listed for whatever reason.

[WCM3]

AEM plug and play standalones

:devillook


Radfab trans crossmember:
Reinforced stock transmission crossmember designed to withstand the abuse of higher power FI cars. - $70 plus stock crossmember for core

Mike, does it make sense to do this while my car is there?

[justaddcoffee]

question on the tranny crossmember...

under max acceleration, i sometimes have trouble going from second to third. i figure the tranny is twisting enough to slightly mis-align the gate. i already put in UUC tranny mount enforcers, and they helped a little but not enough. would the crossmember support help? or would i need something else?

[95RogueM3]

:devillook
Your going to love the AEM...

Hopefully the tune Sean made for my car can be a good jumping off point for you. :)

[Sam L]

very competitive pricing. wish you were closer!!!

[mike radowski]

I remember seeing your diff setup. Can you post it again?

Is it "better" than the AA DSB I have. I know that is kind of putting you on the spot but looking for opinions.

Also would the reinforced trans support be good for a tracked car?

If you already have the AA brace I would leave it alone. Mine addresses the same issue in a more permanent(weld-on) fashion. The AA is a full bolt-on piece, whereas mine would need to be cut off.

some pics: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=698916&highlight=Radowski+dsb

Ulysses(Card Counter) and I broke our stock trans mounts in the middle with some "spirited driving". I would say it is a cheap and easy upgrade.

[mike radowski]

Care to share a price on this? Via PM will be fine if you don't want it publicly listed for whatever reason.

There are several AEM configurations that I offer along with optional features. Your best bet is to email or call for pricing for your particular setup.

[mike radowski]

question on the tranny crossmember...

under max acceleration, i sometimes have trouble going from second to third. i figure the tranny is twisting enough to slightly mis-align the gate. i already put in UUC tranny mount enforcers, and they helped a little but not enough. would the crossmember support help? or would i need something else?

I am not sure if that will solve your problem but it definitely won't add to it. UUC also has some nice solid poly trans mounts with a through-bolt that you may want to take a look at.

[M3Romeo]

3rd gear synchro


question on the tranny crossmember...

under max acceleration, i sometimes have trouble going from second to third. i figure the tranny is twisting enough to slightly mis-align the gate. i already put in UUC tranny mount enforcers, and they helped a little but not enough. would the crossmember support help? or would i need something else?

[M3Alpine99]

If you already have the AA brace I would leave it alone. Mine addresses the same issue in a more permanent(weld-on) fashion. The AA is a full bolt-on piece, whereas mine would need to be cut off.

some pics: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=698916&highlight=Radowski+dsb

Ulysses(Card Counter) and I broke our stock trans mounts in the middle with some "spirited driving". I would say it is a cheap and easy upgrade.

Cool.

Does your trans mount accept OEM type mounts? IE UUC with enforces?

How do I pay? Do I ship you mine and 70 dollars or pay 70 dollars and then ship you mind after install?

[mike radowski]

pm'd

[328iJunkie]

Still loving your diff bolt snapping eliminator kit! :D

[GottaLoveAvus]

Hey whats up Mike its Stefan, idk if you remeber me but had you had made the diff brace for my s/c 328 about 4-6weeks ago. i was thinking about the Radfab trans crossmember. how long would this take to get done if i came up to see you, and i also have uuc mount with the enforcers.

[mike radowski]

Hey whats up Mike its Stefan, idk if you remeber me but had you had made the diff brace for my s/c 328 about 4-6weeks ago. i was thinking about the Radfab trans crossmember. how long would this take to get done if i came up to see you, and i also have uuc mount with the enforcers.

I could do it the same day. I just need to make sure I have the materials available ahead of time

[GottaLoveAvus]

I could do it the same day. I just need to make sure I have the materials available ahead of time

would this cause vibrations?

[highboostingm3]

PM'd :)

[binh]

Nice stuff mike.

I'll be up in your area for a methanol tune with Ivey soon.

[card counter]

I have the trans brace on with the UUC red tranny mounts and the aluminum
cups all fits and there is no vibration.

Mike I was looking under the car the other day O K was not looking but putting in new rear frame and was wondering If a torque arm could be made for our cars(kind of like the camaro guys) it looks doable and with driveshaft loop it might bolt to that.
I think this will stiffen the body and help support the rear and rear frame.
When you get a chance see what you think.

There are two main reasons to use a torque arm. First, a strong design will greatly reduce body flex. Second, you can reduce compliance by switching from rubber OEM bushings to urethane or better yet using spherical rod ends.
Maybe somthing like this. Mike I know you can do it

t_arm.jpg

[GottaLoveAvus]

when would be a good time for me to come and get the trans brace done? like two weeks?

[5mall5nail5]

Wouldn't a torque arm like that necessitate a single piece driveshaft and ultimately mean less headroom for movement of the differential/IRS?

[highboostingm3]

Wouldn't a torque arm like that necessitate a single piece driveshaft and ultimately mean less headroom for movement of the differential/IRS?
I think the driveshaft that Ulysses and I have from The Driveshaft Shop are one piece.

[twistedM3]

How was that intake that you were making come out? That going to be for sale too?

[card counter]

Wouldn't a torque arm like that necessitate a single piece driveshaft and ultimately mean less headroom for movement of the differential/IRS?You dont want any movement of the diff or the rear sub frame. Upper and lower control would not be affected.


I think the driveshaft that Ulysses and I have from The Driveshaft Shop are one piece.:woot:

[jfdmas]

mike, can you pm me a price and info on the rear diff bolt mod. Your about 6hrs too far from me, so i just need the material and will have to get it welded myself.:)

[gotboost?]

3rd gen rx7s have a torque-arm like brace bolted from the trans to the diff.

[a32guy]

Mike, do you have pics of the diff support?

[ZimDoc]

Mike why do you have to make such a killer deal on diff support and install.

I would pay you $120 in a heart beat to have that done, I may even do it a second time just for shits and giggles. But only problem I'm on the other side of the states. :(