Carbon fiber drive shaft

Apr 30, 2013 | 10:24 AM

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Carbon fiber drive shaft

I could swear a couple weeks ago I heard mention of someone that had a carbon fiber drive shaft, A quick search here revealed nothing, anybody know who owns one or where i can purchase one for my 2005 e55.

Apr 30, 2013 | 10:54 AM

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There is a user by the name of "V12Godspeed" who had to put it on his car because he put in a v12 bi-turbo engine in his E55.

I think his was Carbon fiber. I could be wrong but he's the one who twisted the drift shaft whilst on the track on his first run.

Apr 30, 2013 | 10:58 AM

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also blackbenz has one on his clk55 monster.

Apr 30, 2013 | 11:10 AM

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This was posted earlier.

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If you don't mind me asking? Where did you get your driveshaft after you twisted the first one? Loved that btw! I know I'm gonna need another one soon. And if its gotta go, that would definitely be the I want it to go.

Haha, Yes that was classic. I have a machinist here in NY and he built me one for about 700-800 bucks If I recall. Pretty much made it out of Chrome Molly. He told me if I twist this one he will refund me the money and build me a new one for free.

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Apr 30, 2013 | 01:17 PM

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dang cf drive shaft it must look nice

Apr 30, 2013 | 01:53 PM

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They are light and can be stronger if made right but many are still forced to go steel, when a lot of power is added.

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Apr 30, 2013 | 02:18 PM

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They are light and can be stronger if made right but many are still forced to go steel, when a lot of power is added.

What does made right mean..? forced to go steel? I thought bcuz I'm making lots of HP carbon fiber is the way to go, are you saying steel is stronger?

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Apr 30, 2013 | 06:23 PM

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Carbon fiber is used it a lot of promod cars making 3000-4000hp BUT in short lengths. The E55 driveshaft can be made in CF (I've checked into it already and they have made some already I was told) BUT I was told the weight would be very close to stock so not much of a weight savings to be had.

Apr 30, 2013 | 07:16 PM

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I Have One. Basically Same Weight As STock When Adapters Are Included

Apr 30, 2013 | 08:22 PM

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It looks nice, but if its similar weight to chromoly steel what's the point?

Apr 30, 2013 | 09:28 PM

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It looks nice, but if its similar weight to chromoly steel what's the point?

ThE Way It Flexes And If It Breaks It Wont Pole Vault The Car

Apr 30, 2013 | 11:34 PM

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Is there not a way to do a driveshaft loop in these cars? Sorry, only had mine for 2 weeks so I haven't gotten under her but as a long time drag racer, it's a requirement in the 12 second range, which these cars seem to be capable of smashing. As for the Cf shafts, a few of the guys in my old camp have gone with them and the common comment seems to be if you daily drive the vehicle they're not worth it. As soon as you kick up a few rocks and chip the shaft the integrity goes to hell. Just what I've heard though.