Carbon Fiber ds
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TheDamned
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FalconGuy016 said:Honestly, I'm of the opinion, if you're going to do it, do it right. I would get the CF one if I was contemplating that decision.
To me, $400 difference, when you really step back and take a look, isnt all that much. Why not go all the way? You almost certainly won't pick up a CF one down the road if you get an alluminum one now. This is also coming from a guy who makes $8 an hour, however, I am not trying to make this decision either
I don't know about driveshafts being a waste of money.. I've been able to get rid of some bad driveline vibrations by going to an aluminum D/S on my 87 GT... I've been told by some reputable drivetrains guys that going to a lightweight D/S is more beneficial than most people give it credit since they tend to be better made and balanced. It cuts down on harmonic and rotational vibration. These guys weren't trying to sell me anything since I already had one....
I've heard mixed things about C/F D/S' and I've even had the luxury of watching a car blow one up at the track.. I don't think it was the C/F itself, rather the assembly job...
This may seem O/T but relevant: What do they make most of the subframe of Ferrari's, Lambo's, McLaren's, etc. out of?? Carbon Fibre.... Have you seen some of the recent Enzo accidents?? Driver walked away.. Carbon fibre is extremely strong, but since it's made in layers/weaving, it's always possible for there to be a manufacturing flaw...
JT
I've heard mixed things about C/F D/S' and I've even had the luxury of watching a car blow one up at the track.. I don't think it was the C/F itself, rather the assembly job...
This may seem O/T but relevant: What do they make most of the subframe of Ferrari's, Lambo's, McLaren's, etc. out of?? Carbon Fibre.... Have you seen some of the recent Enzo accidents?? Driver walked away.. Carbon fibre is extremely strong, but since it's made in layers/weaving, it's always possible for there to be a manufacturing flaw...
JT
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Pennywise2 said:
You need to think before you open your mouth. I think that Scooby has messed up your brain.
As mentioned above the aluminum (and I'm sure the CF) DS gets rid of a lot of drive line vibration. My car is a DD, and thats what the DS is great for, especially with aftermarket gears.
Everything I've read from the hard core, CF DSs are excellent for DD AND track use. Its just my own personal opinion that they are too expensive to use on a DD.
blumi00GT
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jasonh_86 said:Then what happened?
It stayed inside the shaft but just spun and made a high pitched noise that could be heard for miles. We thought my tranny let go. Funny how you can be happy an $800 piece failed when you think it's much more expensive problem.
jasonh_86 said:
I just got a wild hair & got one (sounded cool at the time) I couldn't tell much if any difference between the CF and the aluminum frpp one that replaced it. I think the problem for me was the proximity of the epoxy joint to the mid pipe. Too close too hot
shouldnt they have a guarentee or some thing? seems they could back up thier work on a $800+ part.
I've yet to be sold on how CF makes a good material under high stress (torque) application.
Best to leave it as interior decoration and underhood bling.
An aluminum FRPP drive shaft is what I would go with.
Best to leave it as interior decoration and underhood bling.
An aluminum FRPP drive shaft is what I would go with.
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