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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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Carbon Driveshaft

I'm thinking about getting one to ditch some rotational weight but the second I hear carbon I assume its an arm and a leg. Anyone have one?
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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carbon would be pretty brittle, by any chance do you mean carbon fiber?
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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I think he's reffering to carbon fiber. They can be a bit pricey, but I don't remember where I've seen them for sale...

I remember another great benefit is that if it snaps it won't damage anything.
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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Sorry I meant Carbon Fiber too lazy... Anyone have a price?
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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I remember reading about one a few years ago. Dont remember where it was but i think the price was 6 or 700.
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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this company sells them 500-1000$

i think that unless you are a hard core racer, this item would be overkill and probably useless, try aluminim.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 07:52 AM
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get an ls1 driveshaft- they rock
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