Carbon Fiber driveshafts
04-28-2002, 04:38 PM
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Carbon Fiber driveshafts
I was thinking about possible mods for the Maxima and I thought about getting carbon Fiber driveshafts to save weight and make the car faster...
I was thinking about people like Don, Dave B., Mardigras, Nealoc, Turbo95, ect. who are real gearheads might benifit from getting one of these.
Would these have any type of benifits?
I was thinking about people like Don, Dave B., Mardigras, Nealoc, Turbo95, ect. who are real gearheads might benifit from getting one of these.
Would these have any type of benifits?
04-28-2002, 07:37 PM
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Originally posted by bert
Before spending any money on CF drive shafts there is alot more bennefit in lightweight wheels, flywheel, rotors...
I think lightweight wheelnuts would help more.
CF driveshafts are sound just too fragile to me.
Before spending any money on CF drive shafts there is alot more bennefit in lightweight wheels, flywheel, rotors...
I think lightweight wheelnuts would help more.
CF driveshafts are sound just too fragile to me.
04-28-2002, 07:44 PM
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If we were talking about a CF driveshaft for an F-Body or some other RWD muscle car, I'd say hell ya. I've held CF driveshafts for F-Bodies and they weigh about 8lbs vs the stock steel peice that weighs about 30lbs. That's some pretty signifcant weight loss along with a much strong piece. For your info, GM has been using CF driveshafts on their pickup trucks since 96. The stuff is strong and safe.
BUT, we're talking about FWD which is a completely different. FWD uses two half-shafts. There is actually very little axle therefore there's little point in getting something like CF. I know it's been done before, but I don't think we have much use for it.
Dave
BUT, we're talking about FWD which is a completely different. FWD uses two half-shafts. There is actually very little axle therefore there's little point in getting something like CF. I know it's been done before, but I don't think we have much use for it.
Dave
04-29-2002, 12:41 AM
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i wouldnt mind getting some custom driveaxles made. doesnt necessary have to be Carbon fiber but a stronger piece. if its carbon fiber driveshaft dont let FiberImages anywhere near it!!
i got a couple pics of when my driveaxle snapped. ill try to scan them and post it up for you guys to see...
i got a couple pics of when my driveaxle snapped. ill try to scan them and post it up for you guys to see...
04-29-2002, 06:23 AM
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if you want to lighten up that pig you are driving so much.. why don't you start with getting rid of your stereo system.. and the other **** you bought to make it heavy.. then .. maybe trade in for a GXE.. how about that.. Craig.. you can be such a chunt some times.. you hear terms on other boards and you think if you post it here.. people will give you respect and think you are smart.. when in turn.. you have no idea where to use these terms you picked up and you end up looking like a dumbass
04-29-2002, 09:18 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
if you want to lighten up that pig you are driving so much.. why don't you start with getting rid of your stereo system.. and the other **** you bought to make it heavy.. then .. maybe trade in for a GXE.. how about that.. Craig.. you can be such a chunt some times.. you hear terms on other boards and you think if you post it here.. people will give you respect and think you are smart.. when in turn.. you have no idea where to use these terms you picked up and you end up looking like a dumbass
if you want to lighten up that pig you are driving so much.. why don't you start with getting rid of your stereo system.. and the other **** you bought to make it heavy.. then .. maybe trade in for a GXE.. how about that.. Craig.. you can be such a chunt some times.. you hear terms on other boards and you think if you post it here.. people will give you respect and think you are smart.. when in turn.. you have no idea where to use these terms you picked up and you end up looking like a dumbass
Dave
04-29-2002, 09:23 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
if you want to lighten up that pig you are driving so much.. why don't you start with getting rid of your stereo system.. and the other **** you bought to make it heavy.. then .. maybe trade in for a GXE.. how about that.. Craig.. you can be such a chunt some times.. you hear terms on other boards and you think if you post it here.. people will give you respect and think you are smart.. when in turn.. you have no idea where to use these terms you picked up and you end up looking like a dumbass
if you want to lighten up that pig you are driving so much.. why don't you start with getting rid of your stereo system.. and the other **** you bought to make it heavy.. then .. maybe trade in for a GXE.. how about that.. Craig.. you can be such a chunt some times.. you hear terms on other boards and you think if you post it here.. people will give you respect and think you are smart.. when in turn.. you have no idea where to use these terms you picked up and you end up looking like a dumbass
04-29-2002, 11:17 AM
#18
i could waste my time answering you.. but i am not.. so guess what.. see me and don't see me.. how you like them apples?
Originally posted by Dave B
What's with your attitude? At first, I thought you were joking with people, but now it's clear you're not. Have people been making you look foolish lately? When are you gonna realize there's nothing really special about your car? It's just a car and sure doesn't make you a better person than anyone else.
Dave
What's with your attitude? At first, I thought you were joking with people, but now it's clear you're not. Have people been making you look foolish lately? When are you gonna realize there's nothing really special about your car? It's just a car and sure doesn't make you a better person than anyone else.
Dave
04-29-2002, 11:32 AM
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Originally posted by Yossarian
lol, and it actually works real good on the fwd cars in that game too..
lol, and it actually works real good on the fwd cars in that game too..
Still, the game does point in the right direction..
04-29-2002, 11:33 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
i could waste my time answering you.. but i am not.. so guess what.. see me and don't see me.. how you like them apples?
i could waste my time answering you.. but i am not.. so guess what.. see me and don't see me.. how you like them apples?
Dave
04-29-2002, 11:37 AM
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Re: Two words
Originally posted by SLC I30t
Spiral Fracture.
Thats what happens when something breaks from applying to much torsion.
Spiral Fracture.
Thats what happens when something breaks from applying to much torsion.
I don't think a SC'd Maxima can pocess the power to snap a well-made CF axle.
Dave
04-29-2002, 11:42 AM
#25
Re: Re: Two words
Originally posted by Dave B
On a RWD, I would much rather have a driveshaft spiral facture than have it snap in half. I've seen cars snap their driveshafts on a 1-2 shift and it's brutal. I've seen some cars lift off the ground. In some unlucky accidents, the driveshaft has been known to come up through the floor board.
I don't think a SC'd Maxima can pocess the power to snap a well-made CF axle.
Dave
On a RWD, I would much rather have a driveshaft spiral facture than have it snap in half. I've seen cars snap their driveshafts on a 1-2 shift and it's brutal. I've seen some cars lift off the ground. In some unlucky accidents, the driveshaft has been known to come up through the floor board.
I don't think a SC'd Maxima can pocess the power to snap a well-made CF axle.
Dave
04-29-2002, 11:52 AM
#26
Re: Re: Two words
Originally posted by Dave B
On a RWD, I would much rather have a driveshaft spiral facture than have it snap in half. I've seen cars snap their driveshafts on a 1-2 shift and it's brutal. I've seen some cars lift off the ground. In some unlucky accidents, the driveshaft has been known to come up through the floor board.
I don't think a SC'd Maxima can pocess the power to snap a well-made CF axle.
Dave
On a RWD, I would much rather have a driveshaft spiral facture than have it snap in half. I've seen cars snap their driveshafts on a 1-2 shift and it's brutal. I've seen some cars lift off the ground. In some unlucky accidents, the driveshaft has been known to come up through the floor board.
I don't think a SC'd Maxima can pocess the power to snap a well-made CF axle.
Dave
04-29-2002, 11:53 AM
#27
Originally posted by Dave B
What's with your attitude? At first, I thought you were joking with people, but now it's clear you're not. Have people been making you look foolish lately? When are you gonna realize there's nothing really special about your car? It's just a car and sure doesn't make you a better person than anyone else.
Dave
What's with your attitude? At first, I thought you were joking with people, but now it's clear you're not. Have people been making you look foolish lately? When are you gonna realize there's nothing really special about your car? It's just a car and sure doesn't make you a better person than anyone else.
Dave
04-29-2002, 11:59 AM
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Originally posted by SLC I30t
I think this is how we started the gulf war. Dave B(USA) Liberating Kuati(craig mack) from Sprint (Iraq). he he he, Lets not ruin miller time
I think this is how we started the gulf war. Dave B(USA) Liberating Kuati(craig mack) from Sprint (Iraq). he he he, Lets not ruin miller time
04-29-2002, 12:44 PM
#31
and you are still an idiot who tries to sound smart and is very dumb 
Originally posted by Craig Mack
Sprint just needs to take the big **** out of his @ss and get outside for once and run off some of his depressions..
Sprint just needs to take the big **** out of his @ss and get outside for once and run off some of his depressions..
04-30-2002, 02:11 AM
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I agree with the carbon fiber driveshaft being pointless of a maxima, but about the getting rid of the stereo comment... This doesn't really make sense. People buy new 'lighter' rims so there is less rotational weight, this is what replacing the driveshaft does... It isn't to lower the overall weight of the car.
Two different things. Pretty much.
Two different things. Pretty much.
04-30-2002, 05:37 AM
#35
Originally posted by melteye
It isn't to lower the overall weight of the car.
It isn't to lower the overall weight of the car.
04-30-2002, 05:46 AM
#37
Originally posted by deezo
Why not???? If lighter parts are used on the car, the overall weight is reduced. Hell, I'm 243pds and if a smaller and lighter person were driving my car it would be lighter.
Why not???? If lighter parts are used on the car, the overall weight is reduced. Hell, I'm 243pds and if a smaller and lighter person were driving my car it would be lighter.
