2011 drive shaft
10-30-2016, 02:26 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: ohio
Posts: 13
2011 drive shaft
recently purchased a 2011 convertible. I have read a lot about the drive shaft not being so great. since I plan on keeping the car for a long time would it be wise to replace the driveshaft ? the car is just for cruising no hard driving.it will see some interstate driving, 75 -80 mph. I don't mind the cost, I just want to be safe. thanks ,scott
10-30-2016, 03:23 PM
#2
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Clinton, Tennessee
Posts: 375
You would be fine without an aluminum driveshaft but, go ahead and change it. I had no problems with my factory driveshaft but changed to an aluminum one 'for peace of mind'. I did noticed the aluminum driveshaft was smoother and more quiet than the factory one 
10-31-2016, 10:26 AM
#3
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Ohio
Posts: 578
75-80 you should be fine. I've had mine up to 120 and it is still holding together. Allegedly, these are speed limited to 112 MPH because of the driveshaft. There is a video on youtube of a guys breaking apart at 135..you should check it out.
11-29-2016, 02:34 AM
#7
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Florida
Posts: 421
this is what I have, not sure if they have it for your year
http://shaftmasters.com/4ullialdrfom1.html
http://shaftmasters.com/4ullialdrfom1.html
Last edited by JJHoover; 11-29-2016 at 02:38 AM.