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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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Well power shifting into 2nd gear, I heard what sounded like all hell broke loose!
I pull over and this is what I find


The MT drag radials dont give, The spec twin dont give I guess something had to
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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yay for alum. DS.... did you check the underside of your car? it's probably fucked up pretty good. Get a steel one now.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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Better the drive shaft than the rear end
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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that looks like it coulda hurt some stuff.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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I wish it would have been the rear cause then I could justify the $3000 to buy one. Btw where do buy a steel one at.

Hoff how could you get a gto. You hurt dougs feelings lol
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Damn I need MT drag radials lol
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by hardtopz28
Well power shifting into 2nd gear, I heard what sounded like all hell broke loose!
I pull over and this is what I find


The MT drag radials dont give, The spec twin dont give I guess something had to
Now I'm worried..I just had my 2-piece stock driveshaft replaced with a 3 1/2 single piece aluminum one-rated for 1,000hp, 9200rpm. Should I be concerned?????
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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Better the drive shaft than the rear end
Best of luck with the mods, I love black, wich I bought black instead of silver.
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