Carbon Driveshafts

[tk80]

we're at 4 if bigboss is (which is says above).

need two more to make this happen at the lower price.

[$$slowmedown]

Did anyone end up getting a TORQline shaft...?

Is anyone keen to get a group buy going

[Spurdo]

has anyone actually done any back to back performance testing on lightweight shafts vs stock?

in principal, all its doing is reducing some rotational inertia in the driveline, just like getting a lightweight flywheel (which i've done, and can confirm made no noticeable difference, not even a placebo effect).

i think the weight savings sound great on paper, but by the time the driveline takes load, any weight savings (and effects of) turn out to be pretty negligible and unsubstantial in the grand scheme of things.

you wont even get wank factor because no one will even see it lol

[SilverECR33]

a lightweight prop shaft (and wheels etc) reduces rotational inertia in the driveline. A lightweight flywheel reduces inertia on the rpm of the engine , ie , improves ramp speeds in rpm which gives quicker revs with no weight behind it (on off throttle etc or free rev), it wont make much difference to the cars acceleration, thats why you didnt notice it. a combination of all factors makes all the difference.

[Spurdo]

yeah true thats what i was thinking, the combination of both factors would definitely be greater than any one on their own. but even then, what was the actual gain in performance? would it be substantial, reasonable or negligible?

and then considering the cost, is it worth it? thats up to each driver to decide.. but in my mind i'm skeptical.

and yes i realise the flywheel only effects the ramp speeds in rpm of the engine with no load, but once under load it then adds to the sum of rotational mass within the driveline, so both contribute to performance in that aspect in the same way.

[kaboobie]

Hi guys,

I would like to revive this topic because I would like to get one and I have not heard many feedback from the CTG/Torqline driveshaft, about the vibration in high speed driving. Besides the more statistic the better.

Thanks in advance.

[scotty nm35]

The main issue with one piece shafts of any kind is they need to be perfectly aligned off the gearbox to the diff for there to be no vibration. I have worked on a few of these one piece upgrades and most have vibration. Carbon would likely make the issue worse.

[Neil]

I'd be interested in knowing if the boys bought the shafts and what they thought of them.

I'd have to be due for a tailshaft rebuild soon and one of these might be price wise a better option.

Cheers

Neil.

[r32-25t]

Someone I know fitted one to their Gtr and removed it sue to vibrations issues