Driveshaft Shop Carbon Fiber Shafts Explained - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Wonderbar · 04-24-2013, 12:19 PM

I'd be interested in the lbs difference between the stock to aluminum and cf also

SatinWhitePearl · 04-24-2013, 02:11 PM

I've got an ACPT carbon d/s on my '07 STi and love it.

If there's going to be an application for the FR-S / BRZ that's a collaboration between two great companies, it'll be worth the money - without question.

Thanks for bringing a great product to market for this community!

WatchmaN · 04-24-2013, 02:22 PM

The stock one is around 24-25lb

Driveshaft Shop · 04-24-2013, 02:32 PM

Ok, here we go

The stock 2 piece shaft is 24lbs
The 3.5" aluminum one is 18lbs
Carbon is 15lbs.

hope this helps.......

JDKane527 · 04-24-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveshaft Shop

Ok, here we go

The stock 2 piece shaft is 24lbs
The 3.5" aluminum one is 18lbs
Carbon is 15lbs.

hope this helps.......

This puts it at 1 lb heavier than the PST Carbon Fiber drive shaft. How is the torque handling capability of the DSS carbon fiber shaft compared to PST?

Driveshaft Shop · 04-24-2013, 09:54 PM

im going to guess its higher being we use a high modulus tube instead of a reg modulus tube, the joint will break before the bond or tube. ours is actually 14.2lbs but i round up. sorry. with the aluminum ends i sure its lighter.

p.s. the 2.25 high modulus tube we use on the WRX/STI has broken several trans case output shafts, also if you need a stronger one we can do the 3.25 tube also

Driveshaft Shop · 04-24-2013, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FT_Monk

Based on my experience, I would not buy anything DSS. But of course that is just me.

im very sorry you had that issue, i know the problem well. we make the spline area out of chromoly and have it thru hardened, after the hardening is done the end where the spline is welded is supposed to be tempered back. there was a run the heat treater did not do this on and the welds broke due to hydrogen embrittlment .

im here to help, if you ever need anything send me a pm. let me know what you lost in the process and ill take it off the bill with a reduction in price as well.

Frank..

JDKane527 · 04-24-2013, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveshaft Shop

im going to guess its higher being we use a high modulus tube instead of a reg modulus tube, the joint will break before the bond or tube. ours is actually 14.2lbs but i round up. sorry. with the aluminum ends i sure its lighter.

Sounds good.

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Argento_FR-S · 04-25-2013, 01:14 PM

What is the torque capability of the aluminum shaft?

Driveshaft Shop · 04-26-2013, 01:13 PM

Hey guys i made a thread for the links to our axles, but i also wanted to do it here.

Carbon-Fiber
http://www.driveshaftshop.com/import-driveshafts/toyota/gt86/2012-scion-frs-subaru-brz-toyota-gt86-3-5-aluminum-1-piece-driveshaft

600 HP axles Direct fit
http://www.driveshaftshop.com/import-axles/toyota/gt86/2013-subaru-brz-scion-frs-toyota-gt86-600hp-direct-bolt-in-rear-axles

Pro-level axle/hub kit
http://www.driveshaftshop.com/import-axles/toyota/gt86/2012-scion-frs-subaru-brz-toyota-gt86-pro-level-axle-hub-kit

Adeets · 04-26-2013, 01:33 PM

Quick Q, under load, then releasing load (like shifting 1st to second fast) causes a sound like someone unlocking their car (that faint beep like a horn sound) is that normal operation for a CF driveshaft? While it loads unloads quickly?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveshaft Shop

stuff

Driveshaft Shop · 05-07-2013, 08:28 AM

Just a head up, the Auto shafts are a go..........

Chase Bays · 05-07-2013, 12:45 PM

I've been using Driveshaft Shop axles on various project cars for years and I love them.

Captain Insano · 05-07-2013, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveshaft Shop

Just a head up, the Auto shafts are a go..........

Outstanding!!

Thank you sir.

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04-24-2013, 02:32 PM	#32
Driveshaft Shop Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 31 Ford, Viper GTS,65 Riviera,Cayen Location: Charlotte Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 48 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Ok, here we go The stock 2 piece shaft is 24lbs The 3.5" aluminum one is 18lbs Carbon is 15lbs. hope this helps.......

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Driveshaft Shop Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 31 Ford, Viper GTS,65 Riviera,Cayen Location: Charlotte Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 48 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	im going to guess its higher being we use a high modulus tube instead of a reg modulus tube, the joint will break before the bond or tube. ours is actually 14.2lbs but i round up. sorry. with the aluminum ends i sure its lighter. p.s. the 2.25 high modulus tube we use on the WRX/STI has broken several trans case output shafts, also if you need a stronger one we can do the 3.25 tube also

04-26-2013, 01:13 PM	#38
Driveshaft Shop Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 31 Ford, Viper GTS,65 Riviera,Cayen Location: Charlotte Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 48 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Hey guys i made a thread for the links to our axles, but i also wanted to do it here. Carbon-Fiber http://www.driveshaftshop.com/import-driveshafts/toyota/gt86/2012-scion-frs-subaru-brz-toyota-gt86-3-5-aluminum-1-piece-driveshaft 600 HP axles Direct fit http://www.driveshaftshop.com/import-axles/toyota/gt86/2013-subaru-brz-scion-frs-toyota-gt86-600hp-direct-bolt-in-rear-axles Pro-level axle/hub kit http://www.driveshaftshop.com/import-axles/toyota/gt86/2012-scion-frs-subaru-brz-toyota-gt86-pro-level-axle-hub-kit

05-07-2013, 08:28 AM	#40
Driveshaft Shop Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 31 Ford, Viper GTS,65 Riviera,Cayen Location: Charlotte Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 48 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Just a head up, the Auto shafts are a go..........

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