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diss7 10-26-2013 06:52 PM

We have carbon drive shaft, yno carbon axles?
 
Is there a reason why it can't be done?

Lighter and stronger axles seems like a two way bet to me. Your going to attract the power crowd and the less weight crowd.

Suberman 10-26-2013 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diss7 (Post 1295312)
Is there a reason why it can't be done?

Lighter and stronger axles seems like a two way bet to me. Your going to attract the power crowd and the less weight crowd.

Because the axles are exposed to stone impact damage while the prop shaft is safely tucked up out of the way.

Carbon fibre is very sensitive to sharp point impact damage.

Also, the axle shafts are so short the weight saving wouldn't be worth the expense.

OICU812 10-26-2013 10:40 PM

Driveshaft shop makes em, just sayin' CF?.no for all reasons listed above but still built to 600hp+


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