Custom Tailshaft In Sydney?

[Rob260]

Any reccomendations as to where to get a tailshaft done in Sydney?

The carbon shaft in my Z32 has failed (again). It seems that heat soak gets to it causing the bond between the yoke and the shaft to slip.

Anyway, planning to get a chrome molly one made up.

Are Sydney Driveline (http://www.sydneydriveline.com/) the guys to see? Any other suggestions? I just want to know that it will be straight and balanced and that they shop is using quality U joints...

Thanks!

[Duncan]

I used these guys for the race car: http://metropolitandriveshafts.com.au/

Excellent driveshaft, no issues with years of use, expensive.

Who supplied the carbon one that failed? Pretty poor to have the bonding fail (twice)

[Risking]

You'll find most driveshaft places (metro) included use CDS tube for their shafts. Nothing wrong with it at all just it's mild steel and far cheaper to the general consumer.

I normally buy 4130 tube from race tech steel, joints from hardy spicer and assemble the shaft myself. Then drop it off at Harry's to be balanced. It's the only way to know exactly what material went into the shaft.

[luke gtr]

Kreative enterprises in south windsor.

Dont have their number.

Have done work for us in the past.

Pretty decent.

[Rob260]

I used these guys for the race car: http://metropolitandriveshafts.com.au/

Excellent driveshaft, no issues with years of use, expensive.

Who supplied the carbon one that failed? Pretty poor to have the bonding fail (twice)

Thanks mate will check it out.

Carbon shaft was from Precision Shaft Technologies in the USA. Owner Mark has been very good about the whole thing, they fixed it the first time under warranty and have offered to do it again. Really though I think it is just a poor choice of tailshaft for a Z32. Heat is the enemy of the carbon shaft and let's face it Zeds make plenty... Especially pushing big HP through big dump pipes/exhaust/etc. Both times the failure has been under near identical circumstances ie driving all day in high ambient temps.

[Frosty]

truckline did my last 1pce and fully balanced it....not sure if they still do it but cant hurt to ask

[Rob260]

Just a quick update for anyone interested. I ended up getting Metropolitan Driveshaft Services http://metropolitandriveshafts.com.au/ to make the shaft.

Went with a 3.5" chrome moly tube with 1350 Hardie Spicer "lubed for life" (I was happy to grease them but these unis have thicker bars) unis.

Came to a total of $1331 which was a fair bit more than I was expecting (had been told by the 2IC that it would be about $800 and they'd call with a quote when the manager was back in the shop, spoke to the manager the following week about what specs I was after and he said they'd source the materials and call back with a quote, next thing it was finished...) BUT all told it does look like being a top quality shaft.

In terms of quality and turnaround I'd be happy to recommend them but would suggest "firmly" requesting a quote prior to assembly to avoid any surprises...

Edited May 11, 2013 by Rob260

[WalkyHR31]

For general info for those doing R33 gearbox upgrades, I had Metropolitan Driveshafts do the tail shaft conversion for my HR31 - cut off the yokes from the 31 and 33 tailshafts and weld the 33 yoke onto the 31 shaft. Good job and only cost $165. They know their business.

[abr33]

Bit of a thread bump but has anyone had a shaft made for r33 gtst without vibration? I tried for a year working with spicer to no avail. Any info appreciated.

[n_D]

yeah need a shaft made up for my rb silvia soon, I thought they were in the $400-600 ball park

[Rob260]

Depends how you spec it up man. When you've broken two 'shafts you tend to go overkill, and that's what cost me big bucks.

Metro did an awesome job http://metropolitandriveshafts.com.au/ -not the cheapest but they were recommended by someone in the industry whom I think very highly of.

This is another shop that I looked at http://www.sydneydriveline.com/index.html -they were a little cheaper (going by over the phone quote) but I didn't know anyone with first hand experience...