Carbon Fiber ds

fastangboi · Aug 7, 2006

I was thinking of purchasing a carbon fiber drive shaft and wondered if anybody has had any experience with them.
Ive read they are 4 lbs lighter then aluminum, stronger than aluminum, 5% more power to the wheels, less road vibration.
The only down side i see is that if they are scratched or dented they are super weak and can shatter under the next heavy load.
Anybody have any thoughts?

four six · Aug 7, 2006

I didn't even know they made CF drive shafts

oxfordgt · Aug 8, 2006

four six said:
I didn't even know they made CF drive shafts

Yeah they are like $800. Ditch that idea and get some cams better bang for the buck.

the98stang · Aug 8, 2006

lighter DS ??? What a joke.

Save your money for a blower or spray

ADRENLN · Aug 8, 2006

i contemplated one of those...they are just too expensive for what you get. i wound up with the aluminum.

stangGT97 · Aug 8, 2006

the aluminum ds is definitely a better price/performance ratio. There was a site that had a dyno sheet proving the CF freed up a few more ponies to the wheels, but its just too dang expensive

RoadconeTuning · Aug 8, 2006

if its a full out drag car then its a great idea but not for a street car in anyway.

urban96 · Aug 8, 2006

i dont like the idea of my DS being held together with glue

would be alright for a pure racer but not a DD

myponyrocks · Aug 8, 2006

if you want less wieght and rotational mass, just go with an aluminum. CF is for the big boys.

OneStiffGT · Aug 8, 2006

Go with an aluminum with the extra money get yourself an aluminum flywheel.

carvermach · Aug 8, 2006

I also looked into the cf driveshaft found people had problems the cf coming apart where they meet the yokes.Aluminum is your best bet for a daily driver and cheaper.

Ernad · Aug 8, 2006

get an aluminum one and spend the rest somewhere else.

Figment · Aug 8, 2006

first time you wheel hop, your going to have $800 worth of shattered carbon fiber chips.

FalconGuy016 · Aug 9, 2006

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

blumi00GT · Aug 9, 2006

You want to read this thread: http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=571466

I own a carbon fiber ds for a year now and don't regret it.

Blumi

jasonh_86 · Aug 9, 2006

blumi00GT said:
You want to read this thread: http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=571466

I own a carbon fiber ds for a year now and don't regret it.

Blumi

I remember that thread!

I would love to get a carbon fiber DS, but I can't afford one now after the cams/headers

fastangboi · Aug 9, 2006

blumi00GT said:
You want to read this thread: http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=571466

I own a carbon fiber ds for a year now and don't regret it.

Blumi

Yeah i read some where that they equiped a fleet of garbage trucks with them to test the continuous high torque stop and go. And another thing, i dont think iv ever had my 2000 GT wheel hop on me. Maybe a little bit of quick chirping as i leave the line at the strip but thats it. im looking to get upper and lowers soon any way. i like BBK Gripp with greasable fittings.

jasonh_86 · Aug 9, 2006

fastangboi said:
Yeah i read some where that they equiped a fleet of garbage trucks with them to test the continuous high torque stop and go. And another thing, i dont think iv ever had my 2000 GT wheel hop on me. Maybe a little bit of quick chirping as i leave the line at the strip but thats it. im looking to get upper and lowers soon any way. i like BBK Gripp with greasable fittings.

BBK

Go with Maximum Motorsports or Steeda

fastangboi · Aug 9, 2006

jasonh_86 said:
BBK

Go with Maximum Motorsports or Steeda

Isnt MM the ones that are completely adjustable. if so i probably wont buy them. im afraid to adjust my suspention and mess it up. i think of it in terms of setting your own caster and camber.

Torinalth · Aug 9, 2006

get the CF driveshaft. if you are already considering it, just do it. its been a proven good thing. i will be getting one myself when i get to that part of my car. its not "for high power only" cars... its good stuff in general. pricy, sure... worth it, arguable.... good product... yes.

Torinalth

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