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Old 12-18-2014, 09:29 AM
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I'm sure they can make a custom carbon fiber driveshaft you, you just have to request it and show them that you are serious.
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wow very nice.. just something more to add to my list hahah Ken you need to find someone to get on board and make us a tubular manifold with a t3 flange!
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Originally Posted by rdxchris710
wow very nice.. just something more to add to my list hahah Ken you need to find someone to get on board and make us a tubular manifold with a t3 flange!
I'm down with that T3 flange!!
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Sorry guys it's going to take a bit longer for the driveshaft, they requested I send them a sample so that the CF driveshaft would fit 100%. Shouldn't be long..

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And it's off!!

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its off to see the wizard.. the wonderful wizard of ozzzz
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Man Ken... I want to be like you when I grow up! thanks for all the work youve laid out for us so far. Keep up the awesome work.
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Looks like we will be getting a 1 piece carbon fiber Driveshaft made. Awesome stuff!
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hmm interesting they decided on a 1 peice vs a 2 wonder why
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hmm interesting they decided on a 1 peice vs a 2 wonder why
Initially the plan was to go with a 1 piece; however, without a sample they were looking at making a 2 piece. So, I sent them a sample and they determined that it could be done. I think our stock driveshaft measured at 82 1/2 inches. The Carbon fiber 1 piece will be 70" with the CV to bolt up to the stock flanges. We can expect the carbon fiber driveshaft to look something like this.

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Some features:

Reduces rotating mass for quicker ET's

Reduces 60 foot

Lighter weight

High speed balanced

More Tq to the rear wheels
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What's the latest here . Are they ready for purchase, or is more r & d required ? Great mod , me want . What would be the price any idea ?
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Originally Posted by crxtype-r
What's the latest here . Are they ready for purchase, or is more r & d required ? Great mod , me want . What would be the price any idea ?
Well, I paid for it on Feb 2nd. They said build time would be between 3-4 weeks, so it should be the end of the mouth. Not sure what the final price will be when they are done. I should know when they ship it out.
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What's the latest here . Are they ready for purchase, or is more r & d required ? Great mod , me want . What would be the price any idea ?
Welcome back btw.
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I'd say easily $1k. My friends shop is building a FRS for a customer. He's using a carbon driveshaft from DSS as well. That's how much that one cost.
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I'd say easily $1k. My friends shop is building a FRS for a customer. He's using a carbon driveshaft from DSS as well. That's how much that one cost.

Yeah, mine was 1675.00. You have to pay in-full in order for them to start the build.
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Old 02-24-2015, 11:50 AM
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Is there a warranty with the shaft? Had to have it explode on the first launch at the strip, and leaving you fuxxored.
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So my fellow rdx'ers. Does anyone know the round about for the availability of the carbon drib6. And price? Thanks
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Is there a warranty with the shaft? Had to have it explode on the first launch at the strip, and leaving you fuxxored.
I believe it is one year.
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So my fellow rdx'ers. Does anyone know the round about for the availability of the carbon drib6. And price? Thanks
What is that?
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We are at the three mouth mark.
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Hey Ken what's the latest. When you get post up reviews should be a nice mod . less rotational mass stronger.more responsive. Good luck.
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Hey Ken what's the latest. When you get post up reviews should be a nice mod . less rotational mass stronger.more responsive. Good luck.
It shouldn't be much longer, looks like they had to order new hanger bearings to use with our new upcoming CF driveshaft.
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Fantastic! Will this go on sale, and what shop's will have it?
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Fantastic! Will this go on sale, and what shop's will have it?
I'm sure if a shop gets a hold of it should.
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I'm sure if a shop gets a hold of it should.
Would be nice. Can't wait to see yours!
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You and me both! I'm beside myself!!
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schwinnnng!!! can you way the stock one in comparison to weight?? im curious
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The CF driveshaft does not stretch back and forward like stock. It does have about a 1" movement up or down between the center hanger. It is a very solid piece and should wake up the rear end a bit.
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schwinnnng!!! can you way the stock one in comparison to weight?? im curious
Look here https://acurazine.com/forums/perform...eshaft-922793/ picture #21.
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Real nice Ken. You must be on a first name basis with your UPS guy.
ITs like Christmas in May for you!!
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Real nice Ken. You must be on a first name basis with your UPS guy.
ITs like Christmas in May for you!!
Thanks! Oh yeah, I see Dennis almost every other day (UPS). Xmas for sure, happy it finally came in.
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looks great ken cant wait to see your comparison been a while since you drove it you may have to runn stock for a few just to remember =)
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Originally Posted by bluecarbonfiber
looks great ken cant wait to see your comparison been a while since you drove it you may have to runn stock for a few just to remember =)
Thanks! The DDS product should be a night and day difference, there is zero play in it. So, basically when you accelerate the rear will move simultaneously with the fronts. Should hook up nicely. Not sure how this will effect the SH-AWD. I guess I'll will have to give a detail review on it when I get if installed.
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too bad we cant have control of our AWD so we can tell it when to be active ect..
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too bad we cant have control of our AWD so we can tell it when to be active ect..
Sure would be nice.
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