WS.666

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I just bought a Carbon Fiber Driveshaft and I got it in the mail today. I was telling a coworker about it and he said something that made me a little uncomfortable. He said that lightweight driveshafts have a tendency to flex while in motion and therefore I should be aware that it could hit the driveshaft tunnel. Granted he has a STI, so it is a little different, but do F-bodies have this problem?

Thanks.

$750 L98

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I've never heard that kind of complaint with them. Never personally used one, but if that were true that would cause a lot of undue stress on the trans/diff bearings and rotating components. As well as A LOT of vibration I would think.

I think you made a good choice, If I had the cash I would go that route as well, the carbon shaft is also very well balanced compared to the alum/steel versions.

$750 L98

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Decent link: http://www.iedls.com/driveshafts.html

"Smooth and stable from 0 to as high as 14,000 RPM. "
"Absorbs vibrations that can destroy all metal shafts. "
"Lower rotating weight transmits more of available power. "

I think you'll be fine! LOL

Breathing Fire

What he said^. Plus if you do or ever do have the power required to break one they splinter leaves you with a polished underbody. It won't break anything else and you will have a sweet looking broom after.

I'd get one in a blink if I could.

WS.666

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Thanks guys...he kinda rattled my confidence, mostly because he was so sure of himself, but like I said, he drives an STI, so it might be a problem for them.

SHovV

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when they do decide to give up, they unravel like paper towel tubes. check once in a while for rock chips and damage from road debris

LS1-IROC

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CF shafts are very strong.....just have to watch out that nothing comes into contact with them hard enough to damage the fibers.

ROCNDAV

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Sounds like Mr STI is jealous

Tell Mr STI to STFU

supermouse4

Yeah, just watch out for pieces that could damage the carbon fibers.

MeentSS02

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I'll echo what has already been said...I've been running mine for around 3-4 years at this point, and have never had an issue with it. It is a PST 3.75" diameter CF piece, and has been great.