Drive shaft installed, first impressions....
#81
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.
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.
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#82
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.
#83
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.
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.
$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.
#84
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.
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.
#85
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.
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.
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.
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