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Driveshaft safety loop
Any manufacturer reccomendations to purchase from???
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get one made for you car, not a universal one...that is my only suggestion.
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88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it
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or just loctite your driveshaft bolts for safety, i dont know that driveshaft saftely loops are ever needed, if they are someone will chime in and tell me im wrong... haha
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they're needed if you haul ass down the track! Depending on your times you will need it, just like you need a helmet when you're well into the 13's. But it all depends on your track safety regulations.
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When your front U-joint fails the drive shaft will destroy everything in site including the underside of your car, you, fuel lines, brake lines and can send the car air borne...definitely a good idea to have one if you take your car to the track and race with slicks or DOT slicks. Most tracks require them if you have slicks.
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88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it
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figures i lose on this one.... hahah like usual, info assimilated though
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mythbusters did an episode where they purposely tried to get a car to flip by breaking the driveshaft and even getting it into a pothole at the right time it wouldnt go...but they are good to have not to f up your car..
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88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it
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Everyone sells a fox body specific safety loop starting at about $30. Cheap insurance in my opinion. Remember for most people, that thing is spinning 3.73 times faster than your back tires.
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Would you just make it out of some thick steel, basicly fabricate it yourself? Just wondering why you wouldn't buy one from Summit or some place? Just curious
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No, I'm not saying that, I mean, buy one made for the make and model of your car and not a "universal" one size fits all model.
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88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it
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Sounds good now I see what your saying. Thanks for your help. I plan on getting one from Summit.
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it's a $30 part that could save you car and/or your life. The question is: Why NOT have it???
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you NEED it to run slicks or drags at the track
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Lakewood makes a nice one designed for Mustangs. I've used many of them.
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LOL! I guess Myth Busters has never been to the race track when a car lost the front u-joint. I know there are videos on Youtube of some u-joint catastrophes.
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