Prop Shafts

[C4a0s]

Hi all,

Just wondering...has anyone here used/is using a carbon prop shaft for their GTRs? Does the performance outweigh the cost?

the Driveshop seems to have relatively decently priced ones... they even have a sydney dealer!

http://www.driveshaftshop.com/import-driveshafts/nissan/skyline/nissan-skyline-r34-99-02-awd-gt-r-carbon-fiber-driveshaft

[GTR-N1]

The Pearl Black V-Spec II Nur in the current Performance Imports mag has one pictured.

Issue #161.

I thought there'd be more than 1 Kg difference in weight. But anyway - tempting!

[Piggaz]

Have had one and you can DEFINATELY feel the difference!!! Unfortunately, mine just caused me issues. If you have the cash to burn and can be assured that it won't vibrate then go for it.

[GTR-N1]

Thanks Paul for "before n after" feedback.

I didn't know that there was a third brand/maker.

Matt's *Edit:- TorqLine

[C4a0s]

From what I read on the website, the vibrations are probably due to the shaft not being balanced at high speed and rpm.

Funny the weight difference is only 1kg... The driveshaft shop claims more compared to aluminum and stock shafts

[tk80]

i'd only change my standard one for a torqline. more details below. i've read too many complaints about other brands to bother with the cost/hassle if it doesn't perform as expected.
http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/389865-carbon-driveshafts/

[C4a0s]

i'd only change my standard one for a torqline. more details below. i've read too many complaints about other brands to bother with the cost/hassle if it doesn't perform as expected.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/389865-carbon-driveshafts/

so did the group buy go through?

hows the torqline?

[GTR-N1]

Whenever I've driven Matt's Nur, it's always perfectly smooth and unruffled I'm glad to say.

Compared to my car, the low down pickup (bottom end power) is really strong. At constant high speeds, there's no jitteriness through the seat.

[C4a0s]

Whenever I've driven Matt's Nur, it's always perfectly smooth and unruffled I'm glad to say.

Compared to my car, the low down pickup (bottom end power) is really strong. At constant high speeds, there's no jitteriness through the seat.

so are u going to get a torqline Terry?

is there a distributor in aus?

as for the driveshaftshop, so far there has been only good reviews from the wrx forums...plus they have a sydney distributor?

[GTR-N1]

It's worth talking to them to assess if their written warranty is offering cash back (if faulty) or only repair. If it's the former, and subject to good reviews (as you say), I'd be prepared to give them a go.

Ask if the warranty is voided due to DIY too. I'd be cautious about that as a get out of jail disclaimer. Anyone with a socket set should be able to do this.

[C4a0s]

It's worth talking to them to assess if their written warranty is offering cash back (if faulty) or only repair. If it's the former, and subject to good reviews (as you say), I'd be prepared to give them a go.

Ask if the warranty is voided due to DIY too. I'd be cautious about that as a get out of jail disclaimer. Anyone with a socket set should be able to do this.

good and valid points u brought up... will note all this down when i speak to them...

did u see their front and rear axles too?