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Old 06-27-2008, 11:06 AM
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Well i just shattered my ACPT carbon fiber driveshaft at the track yesterday and it didnt broom like it is supposed to it broke in half, so im wondering what i should by now, are steel ones that much heavier than aluminum and if so what aluminum on should i go with or have made.
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PST 3.5" aluminum or Strange 3" Chrome-moly would be in my decision.

Got any pics of your busted up ACPT?
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stock wise the steel one is slightly heavier then the alumn....i would look into a chrome-moly and call it a day
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Originally Posted by ShevrolayZ28
PST 3.5" aluminum or Strange 3" Chrome-moly would be in my decision.

Got any pics of your busted up ACPT?
ill get some pics when i get it out from under the car, its still on the trailer, i got to get another car off the lift first
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http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=541

This PST 1000 rated hp driveshaft is the one we use and sell. You can check my car out in this video. http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...html?item=1469 Bob
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Originally Posted by ShevrolayZ28
PST 3.5" aluminum or Strange 3" Chrome-moly would be in my decision.

Got any pics of your busted up ACPT?
here are som pics turns out i bent my torque arm so it resulted in the driveshaft breaking


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Wow that was brutal, did it hurt anything other than your torque arm?
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