carbon fiber driveshaft??

dgt_mustang · August 28th, 2008, 08:17 PM

i heard from a customer in autozone about a carbon fiber driveshaft? do they make those for mustangs or is the aluminum still somehow better?

Avaric3 · August 28th, 2008, 08:27 PM

no aftermarket company makes them for a 99-04 mustang except Precision Shaft Technologies, Carbon Fiber Driveshafts and Racing Shafts. they can custom make you one if you send them the proper specs

dgt_mustang · August 28th, 2008, 08:36 PM

crap....i dont know most of the specs they are asking. how come its not 99-04 compatible without specs? or can i call them and find out if they already have the specs on file from another mustang?....didnt see a price neither, how expensive you think it would be for ours?

ByPopularDemand · August 28th, 2008, 08:44 PM

Looks like you are our guinnea pig

dgt_mustang · August 28th, 2008, 08:47 PM

Ha, i would love to be with one of these babies, im gonna check around and see what i can find, so far i have found out that they would just around 6lbs!!!!!!!

ByPopularDemand · August 28th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Perfect...dont forget to post the price and specs for us

dgt_mustang · August 28th, 2008, 08:49 PM

definetly, hey, does anyone know how much an aluminum weighs?
edit* whats the weight of a steel one and aluminum? i just wanna see the comparisons.

Avaric3 · August 28th, 2008, 09:52 PM

the aluminum one is 13.8lbs i believe and the stock one is 22lbs

HMUSN · August 28th, 2008, 09:54 PM

dude.. you are wasting your money. just get the aluminum one.

itschristorres8 · August 28th, 2008, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

dude.. you are wasting your money. just get the aluminum one.

+1

MIA · August 28th, 2008, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

+1

-2

MIA · August 28th, 2008, 11:51 PM

The finest driveshaft available anywhere. Each driveshaft is specifically designed by our Engineering Department to optimize the characteristics of Carbon Fiber required in your special application. Passed SFI test at 2800 Ft/lbs torque. Prices range from $500.00 to $1,400.00.

ESG-642T · August 29th, 2008, 02:44 AM

Somebody makes one I forget who..
But your about 15,000$ in other mods away from needing it.

JMack · August 29th, 2008, 08:42 AM

Unnecessary...

Would be cool just to say you have one though.

I don't think I would put it on my car though... Too much money to take a risk of theft...

dgt_mustang · August 29th, 2008, 01:10 PM

im seeing why it would be a waste of money, its lighter and will be able to turn the rear wheels with almost no effort so its going for engine performance and unnecessary weight, i havent seen a good reason to not get it yet.

Avaric3 · August 29th, 2008, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by JMack

I don't think I would put it on my car though... Too much money to take a risk of theft...

same reason i didnt wanna buy a turbonator

Originally Posted by dgt_mustang

im seeing why it would be a waste of money, its lighter and will be able to turn the rear wheels with almost no effort so its going for engine performance and unnecessary weight, i havent seen a good reason to not get it yet.

cuz its like 4 times the prices of an aluminum driveshaft and youll save maybe 4lbs more and get maybe another 2rwhp

ESG-642T · August 29th, 2008, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by dgt_mustang

im seeing why it would be a waste of money, its lighter and will be able to turn the rear wheels with almost no effort so its going for engine performance and unnecessary weight, i havent seen a good reason to not get it yet.

Its one of those "damn i have nothing else to buy, oh wait CF driveshaft is out I have money to spend I WANT IT" type things, not a I have a cai and gears time to get the c/f driveshaft and run mid 14s! type thing.

MIA · August 29th, 2008, 03:59 PM

if you have the money to spend and that's what you want go for it. But personally i think that you should just get an aluminum shaft and spend the left over money elsewhere (maybe on other weight reduction?) and you may end up getting better times for the same ammount of money spent.
But if you want it for bragging rights/sexy factor go for it.
But from a performance standpoint it does not make sense.

03_StangGuy · August 29th, 2008, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by Avaric3

same reason i didnt wanna buy a turbonator

cuz its like 4 times the prices of an aluminum driveshaft and youll save maybe 4lbs more and get maybe another 2rwhp

If its 6lbs and the aluminum is 14lbs than thats the same weight savings goin from stock to aluminum. The benifits would be even greater though. They have some DS on their site list at $600, thats not too bad at all.

ByPopularDemand · August 29th, 2008, 04:29 PM

I dont see how its a bad idea

August 28th, 2008, 08:17 PM	#1
dgt_mustang MM Fanatic 2001 Mustang 3.8l Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,074 iTrader: 0 reviews	carbon fiber driveshaft?? i heard from a customer in autozone about a carbon fiber driveshaft? do they make those for mustangs or is the aluminum still somehow better? __________________ Cosmetic: Vent-visors, Pioneer Bluetooth Radio Deck, 17" Cobra Alloy Rims, HID 4500k 55watt setup, Chrome Headlamps 15% Tint, Red sway bar Performance: CAI,Mac-Longtubes, H-pipe, Flow 40s, NO CATS Diablo Tuner, Rear Sway bar

August 28th, 2008, 08:27 PM	#2
Avaric3 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Ford Focus slow as fuck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: M-Pan, NJ Posts: 2,561 iTrader: 4 reviews	no aftermarket company makes them for a 99-04 mustang except Precision Shaft Technologies, Carbon Fiber Driveshafts and Racing Shafts. they can custom make you one if you send them the proper specs __________________ 99 V6 Mustang-sold 02 Ford Focus-sold 98 Camaro Z/28-lid, catback

August 28th, 2008, 08:36 PM	#3
dgt_mustang MM Fanatic 2001 Mustang 3.8l Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,074 iTrader: 0 reviews	crap....i dont know most of the specs they are asking. how come its not 99-04 compatible without specs? or can i call them and find out if they already have the specs on file from another mustang?....didnt see a price neither, how expensive you think it would be for ours? __________________ Cosmetic: Vent-visors, Pioneer Bluetooth Radio Deck, 17" Cobra Alloy Rims, HID 4500k 55watt setup, Chrome Headlamps 15% Tint, Red sway bar Performance: CAI,Mac-Longtubes, H-pipe, Flow 40s, NO CATS Diablo Tuner, Rear Sway bar

August 28th, 2008, 08:44 PM	#4
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,670 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looks like you are our guinnea pig __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

August 28th, 2008, 08:47 PM	#5
dgt_mustang MM Fanatic 2001 Mustang 3.8l Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,074 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ha, i would love to be with one of these babies, im gonna check around and see what i can find, so far i have found out that they would just around 6lbs!!!!!!! __________________ Cosmetic: Vent-visors, Pioneer Bluetooth Radio Deck, 17" Cobra Alloy Rims, HID 4500k 55watt setup, Chrome Headlamps 15% Tint, Red sway bar Performance: CAI,Mac-Longtubes, H-pipe, Flow 40s, NO CATS Diablo Tuner, Rear Sway bar

August 28th, 2008, 08:49 PM	#6
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,670 iTrader: 0 reviews	Perfect...dont forget to post the price and specs for us __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

August 28th, 2008, 09:52 PM	#8
Avaric3 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Ford Focus slow as fuck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: M-Pan, NJ Posts: 2,561 iTrader: 4 reviews	the aluminum one is 13.8lbs i believe and the stock one is 22lbs __________________ 99 V6 Mustang-sold 02 Ford Focus-sold 98 Camaro Z/28-lid, catback

August 28th, 2008, 09:54 PM	#9
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	dude.. you are wasting your money. just get the aluminum one. __________________

August 28th, 2008, 11:51 PM	#12
MIA Regular 1995 3.8L Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 151 iTrader: 0 reviews	The finest driveshaft available anywhere. Each driveshaft is specifically designed by our Engineering Department to optimize the characteristics of Carbon Fiber required in your special application. Passed SFI test at 2800 Ft/lbs torque. Prices range from $500.00 to $1,400.00. __________________ WTS Stock rear performance speakers. 6"x8", works fine. Got new alpines :-) PM for Details/with offer.

August 29th, 2008, 02:44 AM	#13
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,205 iTrader: 0 reviews	Somebody makes one I forget who.. But your about 15,000$ in other mods away from needing it. __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

August 29th, 2008, 08:42 AM	#14
JMack Regular 2000 V-6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 109 iTrader: 0 reviews	Unnecessary... Would be cool just to say you have one though. I don't think I would put it on my car though... Too much money to take a risk of theft...

August 29th, 2008, 01:10 PM	#15
dgt_mustang MM Fanatic 2001 Mustang 3.8l Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,074 iTrader: 0 reviews	im seeing why it would be a waste of money, its lighter and will be able to turn the rear wheels with almost no effort so its going for engine performance and unnecessary weight, i havent seen a good reason to not get it yet. __________________ Cosmetic: Vent-visors, Pioneer Bluetooth Radio Deck, 17" Cobra Alloy Rims, HID 4500k 55watt setup, Chrome Headlamps 15% Tint, Red sway bar Performance: CAI,Mac-Longtubes, H-pipe, Flow 40s, NO CATS Diablo Tuner, Rear Sway bar

August 29th, 2008, 03:59 PM	#18
MIA Regular 1995 3.8L Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 151 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you have the money to spend and that's what you want go for it. But personally i think that you should just get an aluminum shaft and spend the left over money elsewhere (maybe on other weight reduction?) and you may end up getting better times for the same ammount of money spent. But if you want it for bragging rights/sexy factor go for it. But from a performance standpoint it does not make sense. __________________ WTS Stock rear performance speakers. 6"x8", works fine. Got new alpines :-) PM for Details/with offer.

August 29th, 2008, 04:29 PM	#20
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,670 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont see how its a bad idea __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

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