1 piece driveshaft???
11-02-2006, 05:44 PM
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1 piece driveshaft???
I know our cars are a little new to have u joint issues but, has anyone done this or priced it out?
I know u joints and center bearings are not serviceable and even though this is an apples to oranges comparison, I looked at a BMW today that had bad u joints. The shaft was $1500 from the dealer.
I figure an aluminum one piece shaft would be more stable at speed and lighter. Or how about a Carbon Fiber driveshaft???
I know u joints and center bearings are not serviceable and even though this is an apples to oranges comparison, I looked at a BMW today that had bad u joints. The shaft was $1500 from the dealer.
I figure an aluminum one piece shaft would be more stable at speed and lighter. Or how about a Carbon Fiber driveshaft???
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11-03-2006, 04:13 AM
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When I tell people I have a carbon fiber driveshaft they dont believe me and have to look and see for themselves, I cant understand why nissan would do something like this other than save a little weight.
11-03-2006, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by gNaRKiLL
When I tell people I have a carbon fiber driveshaft they dont believe me and have to look and see for themselves, I cant understand why nissan would do something like this other than save a little weight.
11-03-2006, 01:33 PM
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lol yeah I remember when I took my Z to a certain shop, the tech pointed at the driveshaft and was like "wow this piece is really nice, how much was that?"
"it came with the car"
along with a LOT of other bad judgements that were made with my emanage ultimate install by that shop, I concluded the tech's there didn't know the Z very well
"it came with the car"
along with a LOT of other bad judgements that were made with my emanage ultimate install by that shop, I concluded the tech's there didn't know the Z very well
11-03-2006, 02:40 PM
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how much lighter was that custom CF driveshaft compared to the stock aluminum G35 one?
Anyone know how much the CF/steel reinforced driveshaft on the Z weighs?
I think taking 10 lbs off the flywheel will make buttloads more difference than 10 lbs off the driveshaft because of the diameter - same as 20 inch wheels are slower than 15 inch wheels
Anyone know how much the CF/steel reinforced driveshaft on the Z weighs?
I think taking 10 lbs off the flywheel will make buttloads more difference than 10 lbs off the driveshaft because of the diameter - same as 20 inch wheels are slower than 15 inch wheels
11-03-2006, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by sentry65
how much lighter was that custom CF driveshaft compared to the stock aluminum G35 one?
Anyone know how much the CF/steel reinforced driveshaft on the Z weighs?
I think taking 10 lbs off the flywheel will make buttloads more difference than 10 lbs off the driveshaft because of the diameter - same as 20 inch wheels are slower than 15 inch wheels
Anyone know how much the CF/steel reinforced driveshaft on the Z weighs?
I think taking 10 lbs off the flywheel will make buttloads more difference than 10 lbs off the driveshaft because of the diameter - same as 20 inch wheels are slower than 15 inch wheels
Last edited by meatbag; 11-03-2006 at 08:44 PM.
11-03-2006, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sentry65
how much lighter was that custom CF driveshaft compared to the stock aluminum G35 one?
Anyone know how much the CF/steel reinforced driveshaft on the Z weighs?
I think taking 10 lbs off the flywheel will make buttloads more difference than 10 lbs off the driveshaft because of the diameter - same as 20 inch wheels are slower than 15 inch wheels
Anyone know how much the CF/steel reinforced driveshaft on the Z weighs?
I think taking 10 lbs off the flywheel will make buttloads more difference than 10 lbs off the driveshaft because of the diameter - same as 20 inch wheels are slower than 15 inch wheels
Kinda Apples and Oranges on the Flywheel/Driveshaft deal. F/W is more of an inertia thing--Less weight,Less inertia,Faster response.
Drive shaft situation I think is more of a Hi-Tech/Less curb weight deal.
Plus and Minus on inertia would be IMO non existant