carbon fiber Driveshaft
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Yes, our manufacturer finally did come over last week. They examined a CLK63 BS and are starting the process of CNC'ing the flanges. The CF shaft itself is the easy part.
They do have one difficulty in the rear of the shaft with the way it connects to the diff, so they are working on that with the engineers.
Once they solve this, we will be good to go for these cars:
Thanks
Brad
They do have one difficulty in the rear of the shaft with the way it connects to the diff, so they are working on that with the engineers.
Once they solve this, we will be good to go for these cars:
- C32
- C55
- C63
- CLK63/CLK63 BS
- E55/CLS55
- E63/CLS63
Thanks
Brad
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Yes, our manufacturer finally did come over last week. They examined a CLK63 BS and are starting the process of CNC'ing the flanges. The CF shaft itself is the easy part.
They do have one difficulty in the rear of the shaft with the way it connects to the diff, so they are working on that with the engineers.
Once they solve this, we will be good to go for these cars:
Thanks
Brad
They do have one difficulty in the rear of the shaft with the way it connects to the diff, so they are working on that with the engineers.
Once they solve this, we will be good to go for these cars:
- C32
- C55
- C63
- CLK63/CLK63 BS
- E55/CLS55
- E63/CLS63
Thanks
Brad
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I thought you guys may find this article informative mentioning strength, hp gains, etc..
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http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_p...=1080&DID=6583
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Sounds like with a group buy these should sell for LESS than $1500, right?
$1200 group buy with 10 or more would be a pretty sweet deal I'd jump on.
How about it otoupalik? You have some 32 boys ready to jump.
$1200 group buy with 10 or more would be a pretty sweet deal I'd jump on.
How about it otoupalik? You have some 32 boys ready to jump.
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Some updates.
Well, it looks like we may be able to manufacture the front and rear flanges and C/V joints to fit any modern MBZ. The length of the shaft will be the difference. So, assuming I have accurate measurements from a customer or local car, I can make it for you.
$1200-1500 - still waiting to find out exactly. The additional cost may be due to the rear C/V that they are having to make may add a few bucks. The original manufacturer of the rear C/V's that ACPT uses (who is in Germany, and OE's this piece for BMW/Mercedes, etc) stopped making them.
See above.
See above I don't think it will be a problem. I know you would appreciate it for sure!
ETA is realistically 3 months. We can do it quicker by taking your stock shaft and cutting off the flanges and mating them to a CF shaft. However, ACPT does not recommend this for a number of reasons. However, it is a fall back plan.
No group buy needed. We will sell these as low as we can.
I am excited as I think it will be a great part for most Mercedes!
thanks
Brad
Well, it looks like we may be able to manufacture the front and rear flanges and C/V joints to fit any modern MBZ. The length of the shaft will be the difference. So, assuming I have accurate measurements from a customer or local car, I can make it for you.
$1200-1500 - still waiting to find out exactly. The additional cost may be due to the rear C/V that they are having to make may add a few bucks. The original manufacturer of the rear C/V's that ACPT uses (who is in Germany, and OE's this piece for BMW/Mercedes, etc) stopped making them.
I don't think it will be a problem. I know you would appreciate it for sure!ETA is realistically 3 months. We can do it quicker by taking your stock shaft and cutting off the flanges and mating them to a CF shaft. However, ACPT does not recommend this for a number of reasons. However, it is a fall back plan.
I am excited as I think it will be a great part for most Mercedes!
thanks
Brad
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2003 C-Class Sportcoupe
$1200-1500 - still waiting to find out exactly. The additional cost may be due to the rear C/V that they are having to make may add a few bucks. The original manufacturer of the rear C/V's that ACPT uses (who is in Germany, and OE's this piece for BMW/Mercedes, etc) stopped making them.
The last time I called ACPT they said they usually make them 1 piece.
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The CF shafts are one piece without any U-joint. The rear of the shaft has to have a joint/flange. The CF DS people call it a CV joint, so is it the same as traditional C/V joints - dunno. I just know that it has it and they need it! lol
Here are pics of the one for my M3:
Refer to the second to last picture to see what I am talking about above.
Thanks
Brad
Here are pics of the one for my M3:
Refer to the second to last picture to see what I am talking about above.
Thanks
Brad
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That makes sense. I was thinking of the type of CV joint at the axle half shafts. The CF drive shaft should have a joint. They must have chosen that type of joint over a U joint for a good reason though....
Edit...
The rear of your M3 driveshaft has a solid disc and the front has a rubber flex disc. Would we have the same type of end pieces as the M3 pictured? Rubber flex disc (OEM type) in front and C/V joint + solid disc in rear?
Edit...
The rear of your M3 driveshaft has a solid disc and the front has a rubber flex disc. Would we have the same type of end pieces as the M3 pictured? Rubber flex disc (OEM type) in front and C/V joint + solid disc in rear?
Last edited by pshek; Aug 7, 2008 at 05:52 PM.
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CVs, at least some types, allow the shaft to move in and out as distances change between the transmission and the diff. Standard u-joint drive shafts have splined connections for the same purpose. They're there because transmission output shaft and differential pinion bearings don't like axial loads.
