06blackonblackctsv

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Just got done installing my Gforce driver side axle. Took it to the hobby shop on base, it took me and a friend about 3 1/2 hours to complete. The only thing we had problems with was getting the side of the axle with the ring on it into the cv joint, but we figured it out after beating on it for an hour and not getting anywhere. It was easy to get on once we stopped to think about it. He pushed the ring down into the groove with 2 screw drivers, then I forced it on by hand with my body weight. Everything else was a breeze. I was scared to try it out, not because of the axle but because I didnt know for sure if we did everything right. Once I got close to my house, I went down an empty back road and got on it a couple of times. First time I rev'd it up to 2k and took off, no wheel hop. That was good because before, I did the same thing and got some wheel hop. 2nd time I rev'd it up to 3k, same result just alot more wheel spin. 3rd and final time I rev'd it to almost 3.5k and no wheel hop, just alot of spinning and fishtailing. Each time I power shifted into 2nd and no hop at all, just more wheel spin. I didnt think I need to go past 3.5k because I wouldnt take off any faster, it would just be more spinning. I have to say this was a great investment and this car should have came with it. Now this was only with the single side axle, I am pretty much stock so it should be enough for me until I add more power. I will try to take it to the track in the next week or so to see how it does there. Thanks to Gforce for a A+ product.

Skidmarcx

great to hear!

GFORCE1320

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Thank you for the feedback, this really helps guys looking for a good solution to eliminating wheel hop.

Thanks
Chris

CTSVBiggie

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One of many mods on my list right now.... alogn with clutch/flywheel, headers and a cam.

wcryan

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Is buying both for 500$ gonna take more of the wheel hop away. Or is it reccomended to just go with 1?

branland

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If you have an 04 or 05, they say you can get away with just getting the larger axle, but they recommend getting both.

Let me know when you're ready to install, I'll make you a thick stainless washer so you can get the stock axles off the CV.

CTSVBiggie

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Whats the recomendation for a 06-07? One or both? And if only one which side?

06blackonblackctsv

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Its recommended to get both, because the other stock axle is not as strong and will still cause some wheel hop. Yes they say that if you buy both it will take more of the hop away. I am assuming that the more power you put down the more you will need both axles. I am pretty much stock and the single axle is working fine for me, but when I start adding power I will definitely get the other axle as well.

06blackonblackctsv

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I would say, if you got the money, go ahead and get both. But if you want to get just one, you would need the driver side.

wcryan

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Ok thanks. How far away from San Diego are u again?

branland

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I believe 04-05 has the same diameter axles on both sides. So some people just get the larger one which I think is the passenger side. (but check their website) As for the 06-07, I think the diameters are already staggered so it's better to get both. But in either case it's better to get both.

I see 06black.. said it was the drivers side. I don't recall which one you're suppose to replace, if doing one.

CTSVBiggie

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With a long list of things already on my plate... Prob just do 1.

brakes 500
Headers 1500
FRCs 130
Trailing Arms 250
Wheels 1200
tires 1100


God dayum cars are freaking MONEY PITS

branland

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I'm in Tierrasanta.

lilgcts-v

what wheels are you going with ?

CTSVBiggie

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Linea Ccorse 855C


Still waiting on wheeldude to deliver but there is ahold up with the manufacturer

CTSVBiggie

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Oh but in satin black... like these

wcryan

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how dare you post a BMW on here ; )

CTSVBiggie

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Well being as these will be the first sets of these wheels made for the CTS-V... Well ill post pictures on a proper car once I get em.

itsslow98

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Yea anti hop axles are amazingly effective on the street, Take it easy at the track though mine still hops like a **** at the track.

wcryan

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2 axles or just 1?