Z1 Motorsport Driveshaft B4 / After Dyno G35
#16
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In for some more info on strength being Fi this would be something I would be interested in.
Linky $428 is nice but only otion is manual?
http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370...oducts_id=5711
Linky $428 is nice but only otion is manual?
http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370...oducts_id=5711
#17
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ok Called them , Very cool guys, Said the FI guys would have NO issues with this , The Company that makes them is one of the best in the country, But they have no Auto ones left, He said 2 weeks..
#22
I wouldn't worry about the durability with this. It's made to OEM specs and will hold up like a stock driveshaft, if not, it would be stronger. The reason our cars can't use a 1 piece is because it's made of steel (for certain safety reasons). A 1 piece steel driveshaft because of its weight it has a tendency to flex under load and would cause more issues then not. Aluminum and Carbon fiber because it's so light weight doesn't flex under longer lengths.
#23
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All of this affirmation of it's strength is fantastic. However, does anyone have any engineering info to back it up or just opinions? What's the OD and wall thickness of the OEM steel shaft and of the aftermarket aluminum one? Anyone have that? And I'm sure it's been posted somewhere before, but since this is a new thread, does anyone know the weight of each?
#24
All of this affirmation of it's strength is fantastic. However, does anyone have any engineering info to back it up or just opinions? What's the OD and wall thickness of the OEM steel shaft and of the aftermarket aluminum one? Anyone have that? And I'm sure it's been posted somewhere before, but since this is a new thread, does anyone know the weight of each?
The aluminum has a diameter of 3.5", I'm not sure on the stock. I can measure it today since I know someone who has an extra one lying around.
The major reason behind the weight savings though is because you're alleviating 1 of 2 U-Joints. That's where most of the weight comes from, along with the fact it has more rotational mass behind it. The reason they use Aluminum is because it doesn't flex at long lengths and is a cheaper alternative to Carbon Fiber.
Last edited by Staples; 05-10-2012 at 01:23 PM.
#25
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#29
Very easy install. Took More time to take the heat shields and exhaust off than anything. 45 mins total.
Black betty: there isnt any more vibration or harshness, only a slightly louder hum when decelerating in 2nd gear is the only time i ever hear it
Black betty: there isnt any more vibration or harshness, only a slightly louder hum when decelerating in 2nd gear is the only time i ever hear it
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