New Mod
07-13-2010, 10:07 AM
#21
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Illinois
Posts: 219
There is a bigger difference in weight between a aluminum driveshaft and the stock steel driveshaft, there are some with a 20 pound difference, i've read that the stock is right around 40lbs. and you can get some aluminum ones that weigh 17lbs, do I see that as justification to buy, the answer is no, the only way I would do that is if my car: was built and had a supercharger, and the repeated amount of torque that is applied would lead to failure of the u-joints. That would be the reason why I would replace, yes a lighter driveshaft would get the tires spinning faster, but I don't see paying $500 for one.
07-13-2010, 01:13 PM
#22
3rd Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Garner NC
Posts: 765
Your welcome, still looking for suspension upgrades wish my account had the privilages to post in the wtb section so still looking around, I still run with my stock 16's but those are kind of expensive to replace with something decent would like to get either 17's or 18's bullitts.
07-13-2010, 08:36 PM
#23
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: megan fox's dreams
Posts: 643
The v6 DS is the next weak link after the rearend. There have been horror stories of them coming apart on the dyno after FI. It is very much worth the cost IMO. I'm also pretty sure that the v6 DS is two piece as well, with the 05-06 having very weak clips in them.
07-13-2010, 08:50 PM
#24
5th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 2,388
Your welcome, still looking for suspension upgrades wish my account had the privilages to post in the wtb section so still looking around, I still run with my stock 16's but those are kind of expensive to replace with something decent would like to get either 17's or 18's bullitts.
Or if you're in need of replacing worn-out 16's, you can probably find v6-takeoffs locally as well, and save a bunch of coin. I sold my V6 stock wheels, and the buyer got a nice good set for a really good price. And recently sold the GT wheels I had, too.
Deals are out there, but they come-and-go. Just keep your eyes open and take your time, and enjoy your car!
07-13-2010, 09:41 PM
#25
3rd Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Garner NC
Posts: 765
I constantly keep my eyes open for a set, if I am willing to wait they will eventually show up, but depending how I mod I may not wait for a set. I have contacted salvage yards but no luck, hard to find them considering how new the cars are.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
