Riptide

Cars run at best a tenth or two faster with a driveshaft installed aftermarket. Is an improvement of that much enough to really notice? I think it's debatable. And I do know people with higher whp cars that could not feel any difference in acceleration at all.

Regardless, I think it's a worthwhile mod, I just question whether the actual gains are going to be better than wheels or not. No question which one is cheaper though.

I paid $260 each for a lightweight (18.6lb.) 18x9.5. This was an improvement of over 7lbs. per wheel vs. the deep dish 18x10 bullits I had before. Yes it absolutely cost me more than the axle-exchange did but I believe I noticed a bigger difference between the two mods in question.

JDWalton

yeah, your proabably right on that. Bigger overall gain I would say the rims would definatly get ya. But feel of the car, value, and the fact that its a smaller gain, but still noticeable by most in the drive shaft are why I would pick it up first.

rmays06

7lbs per wheel = 28lbs
$260 per wheel = $1040 plus tires...
1pc Shaftmasters DS = $599 and 18 less lbs.
Satisfaction of not having that 2 pc DS that the factory put on = Priceless.

Yes I know thats corney...lol but honestly, I didn't want this to get into "I noticed this was better" or " my mod made more HP" that was not the purpose of the thread.
It was an option that an after market company put out, that not only puts a little bit of safety under you but quites the car and makes it ride smoother. Its not for everyone but its worthwhile IMO.

Riptide

I never said it wasn't worthwhile. In fact I said just the opposite and you quoted me.

Also read that link I put further back up. The circumference of the hollow drive shaft is much, MUCH smaller than your wheels/tires. This isn't as simple as saying you cut x weight off with y part vs. z part so automatically that means better gains.

Apologies on the "threadcrap" although I personally think this discussion is pertinent.

rmays06

Oh for sure. I read the linked thread too, very informative. I think that is the best thing about these forums, the amount of knowledge that is shared is amazing.

I have learned a great deal and to boot I got a really great mod. I don't think any mod (aside from maybe a tuner and cai or FI power adder) really makes HUGE noticable gains but all he little ones add up.

drewsky

hey are we still doing this GB thing.. im in if so!!

Vader GT

I was 1 of the 5 that got in on that buy from shaftmasters & I couldn't be happier!! Great product, service & I would highly recommend this mod. Actually both my cars have alum driveshafts.