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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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http://www.driveshaftshop.com/import...-cv-driveshaft



Havent heard of anyone having one of these.



Now available is the 1-piece 3.25" Carbon Fiber CV Driveshaft for the 2009-2012 Hyundai Genesis 2.0 Coupe. This 1-piece shaft will eliminate the factory 2-piece shaft, hanger bearing and rubber couplers, and includes aluminum adapter plates to mount to the transmission and differential. This Carbon Fiber shaft uses a 300M stub system mounted into a billet aluminum plate to mount the CV. This ensures not only strength, but lighter weight than the normal way of doing this type of end (look closely at the CV, end its not all steel). This shaft is made using our new bond technology that during destructive testing, the u-joint and flange failed at 30% higher than the rated tube specifications so we know the bond it superior. After it is assembled the driveshaft is high-speed balanced on one of the most sophisticated balancing machines in the industry.The shaft is significantly lighter than the factory (weighs approximately17lbs), increasing throttle response, acceleration and driveability on a higher horsepower car. Also comes with special grade 12.9 hardware for the aluminum adapter plates. We have been using this Billet aluminum style plate for over 10 years on thousands of 1000+HP Supras, BMW's and many more with out any bolt issues. Rated to 1000HP+ with a 1-year warranty.


$1600...would it even be worth it?
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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No. I think someone said it saves maybe 10 pounds on weight reduction. Don't recall any Genesis owners in the U.S. breaking a driveshaft
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Acqua Genesis
$1600...would it even be worth it?




Link says it's Rated to 1000HP+





So if u have a 1000bhp Hyundai then u can afford another 1600 lol
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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"worth it" depends very heavily on you, your car, and your wallet.



IF

you are breaking driveshafts

AND IF

you have the cash

THEN

maybe
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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I'd be nervous about all that glue in inclement weather, but other than that it seems fine. What stocker and antony said.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 06:09 AM
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It improves acceleration and throttle response but I doubt you will feel any difference if you only have bolt ons. Upgrade your turbo, internals, every single bolt on, fuel system, and push massive amounts of boost and then you may see a difference. So in another words...put that $1600 towards something else that really matters.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 07:07 AM
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A couple of driveshafts have failed but it is the fiber coupler that gives out.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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Had one on my '97 WS6. My '06 350Z came with it stock. Alo of drag racers use them because not only are they lighter, but NHRA says you don't need a driveshaft loop with CF. That frees up even more weight. No loop is needed because when they fail, they shred and can't catapult the car.
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 01:36 AM
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First question to ask is, "what do I want this to do?"



Because mucking around with a part that has so much mass(both static and dynamic) can open up a can of worms you might not want to visit. Especially when that can of worms is made of stuff few people can work with properly.



Now, some places will do a lightweight steel driveshaft. For a road car, this might be a more sensible option.
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by MechaniX_034
Now, some places will do a lightweight steel driveshaft. For a road car, this might be a more sensible option.




I disagree. CF drive shaft's are not black magic, like they used to be. More than a few cars come with them from the factory now.
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