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Old 02-27-2006, 11:38 AM
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Realistically, I was wondering how far you guys think a person should push their stock driveshaft? I know Ryan still runs his. But it seems to me over 500rwhp is pushing the limits (since it was designed for 325hp @ the engine) But I can't remember one breaking in an F-body around here, so I'm perplexed.....
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Well, I think because with an A4 you pre-load the drivetrain for your launch, you shouldn't have to worry about the driveshaft like an M6 driver does.

I know I'd hate to drop the clutch at 6k+ rpms on slicks in an M6 with a stock driveshaft.
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I broke mine, but I have an M6, you shouldn't have any problems.
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I would be surprised if ANYTHING on that car remains stock for much longer.
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I am going to hang on to mine...til it goes on vacation

I am running a stock LS1 shaft
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Originally Posted by howierd42
I would be surprised if ANYTHING on that car remains stock for much longer.
I don't believe he has touched the door to the glove box yet, but I could be wrong.
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Originally Posted by VIKING
I don't believe he has touched the door to the glove box yet, but I could be wrong.

We had it out looking to see how hard it would be to remove the air bag. He mentioned his co-pilot was well enough equiped that he did not need it




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