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Old Thu, Jul-21-2016, 06:40:39 PM   #21
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He stated in the thread they weight 5kg which is about 11 lbs
I'll PM him to verify the weight!
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If anything you might have to loosen the diff (which is still a pain in the ass) but destruction? That sounds really weird - like tolerances are off and it's fusing to the input flange or something.
I've heard this was necessary when installing the Fall-Line/VAC one as well...ill check to see if this one requires a similar installation method. I mean eliminating the factory center support bearing removes some of the 'flexing' capability during installation...so this really wouldn't surprise me, but I'll ask anyway.
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If anything you might have to loosen the diff (which is still a pain in the ass) but destruction? That sounds really weird - like tolerances are off and it's fusing to the input flange or something.
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showt...539707&page=10

One member stated that it was impossible to separate the driveshaft from the rear differential and CF driveshaft joint had to be removed and cut off.

There are more threads like this, I just don't have the time to search right now.

The Fall Line/ VAC is not supposed to have this problem.
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The original (ACT? something like that) had no flanges to remove it from the diff and no expansion/compression area.

The Fall line/VAC had vibration/failure issues at speed.

... hopefully third time lucky on CF drive shafts! I'd love to get a good one that wasn't hugely compromised in one way or another!
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The original (ACT? something like that) had no flanges to remove it from the diff and no expansion/compression area.

The Fall line/VAC had vibration/failure issues at speed.

... hopefully third time lucky on CF drive shafts! I'd love to get a good one that wasn't hugely compromised in on way or another!
I was really hoping you would chime in. I read a lot threads where you were in involved in the discussions.

I agree with you, honestly it is only matter of time before we finally get one that works.
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Yeahya, I still remain hopeful that someone can manufacture a viable cf driveshaft for our cars...please let it be this one!
Yes, it's sad no one can make a proper aftermarket one!

Vibrations over 100mph are a big no no, especially as some here frequently go to Mexico to let the cars run!

Hopefully this will be the ticket Stash
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Yes, it's sad no one can make a proper aftermarket one!

Vibrations over 100mph are a big no no, especially as some here frequently go to Mexico to let the cars run!

Hopefully this will be the ticket Stash
I really don't even know when that last day was that I didn't... go to mexico. I detour through there every day on the way to work
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One member stated that it was impossible to separate the driveshaft from the rear differential and CF driveshaft joint had to be removed and cut off.

There are more threads like this, I just don't have the time to search right now.

The Fall Line/ VAC is not supposed to have this problem.
Yeah, I believe that was sold by ACT (as Ian stated), and it proved itself as not a realistic option just based on the installation/removal drama. I'm not here to poo-poo any previous attempts from other vendors to bring a cf driveshaft to market...I'm just unwilling to compromise or settle for what's currently available as I believe they all have certain drawbacks. I'm looking for something as plug-n-play as possible w/little to no vibration at speed, and no long term adverse effects on the car's drivetrain. We'll see...
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Yes, it's sad no one can make a proper aftermarket one!

Vibrations over 100mph are a big no no, especially as some here frequently go to Mexico to let the cars run!

Hopefully this will be the ticket Stash
Yeah, let's hope so...would be a win for the community! I'll remain cautiously optimistic!
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Yeah, I believe that was sold by ACT (as Ian stated), and it proved itself as not a realistic option just based on the installation/removal drama. I'm not here to poo-poo any previous attempts from other vendors to bring a cf driveshaft to market...I'm just unwilling to compromise or settle for what's currently available as I believe they all have certain drawbacks. I'm looking for something as plug-n-play as possible w/little to no vibration at speed, and no long term adverse effects on the car's drivetrain. We'll see...
100% agreed and if they release a CF driveshaft that fills those same requirements I will be buying it.
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