custom prop shafts
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STU666V
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i would have to check the bolt pattern and more then likely make aluminum plates like in the picturethe length is*1850*Millimetre(s) =*72.8346456693*Inch(s)*i make a 3.25 diameter carbon shaft (thats the size i believe you showed me on the carbon 2 piece) for the**new SR*, we can go 72" with no problem with a high Modulus tube and can spind 8000rpm. one picture would be what*the shaft looks like (th CV is 108mm in diameter so you would have to tell me if that will clear, the diff usually has more room)the 2nd picture is one of a car with a 72" single carbon shaft.*
STU666V
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is this a independent rear or solid, the shafts you showed me only had a slider on one end. i have been doing this*for over 35 years. if you want to work with me i would glad to. all you need to do is give me the same dimension**you did on length with the suspension compressed, ride height and extended.* there is not allot (maybe 1%) of vehicles*that move the suspension so much that 1" would not be enough. we could also just put a CV on each end. the benefit*of the single shaft would be very noticeable. if it has to be a 2 piece i can do it also but normally its one done if critical speed*cant be covered.*
red reading
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Have no fear him is here....lol (captain chaos "cannonball run" the film)
1 piece prop with two cv should be ok as long as engine and subframe use solid mounts thinking about it, also as long as the prop is not offset in the centre bearing area to clear some thing...I.e is the prop on a kink?
1 piece prop with two cv should be ok as long as engine and subframe use solid mounts thinking about it, also as long as the prop is not offset in the centre bearing area to clear some thing...I.e is the prop on a kink?
red reading
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I did consult my banjo playing friend but he just carried on playing dueling banjos and laughed
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You know!
red reading
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Stu this inbred gets the joke, the others don't realise the joke is actually about them!...lol
Makaveli_se7en
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Hey Stu did anything come of this? What sort of price did you negotiate in the end?
STU666V
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Yes. They are on 3-4 week delivery.
Got quotes for a single prop.
Not sure to go for that or a 2 piece or just replace the standard parts with 2 parts.
He has 100s of flanges in stock but not the gtir one. He can make them no problem.
Its not high on my list so not chasing it up yet. But can get them no problem.
Its like everything else. No one wants to spend money on their cars so just doing my own thing for most of the parts.
If my parts dont work? Find out why it didn't work and make a better one ;-)
Got quotes for a single prop.
Not sure to go for that or a 2 piece or just replace the standard parts with 2 parts.
He has 100s of flanges in stock but not the gtir one. He can make them no problem.
Its not high on my list so not chasing it up yet. But can get them no problem.
Its like everything else. No one wants to spend money on their cars so just doing my own thing for most of the parts.
If my parts dont work? Find out why it didn't work and make a better one ;-)
This was the thread I was referring to. http://passionford.com/forum/genera...p-v-split-prop-for-live-axle-application.htmlI'm sure I read something a year or more ago about one piece prop shafts being a bad idea, but I can't remember where it was now.
I personally would go for carbon as it should be lighter, but if money was an issue......
How much are they these days
Not sure if it's relevant to us though.
Makaveli_se7en
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Best way mate, keep your head down and work out what you need to do for your car.
I was just wonder what sort of ball park figure you got them down to. Its looking very unlikely that I would be looking for a direct fit GTiR item any way.