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July 22, 2012 at
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Anyone out there run the carbon fiber driveshafts? I would like to hear from some that have and what your experiences were? Thinking about trying one on a 305 car.
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July 22, 2012 at
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Posted By: CBGarage on July 22 2012 at 10:17:08 AM
Anyone out there run the carbon fiber driveshafts? I would like to hear from some that have and what your experiences were? Thinking about trying one on a 305 car.
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Drive shaft? or Torque tube?
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July 22, 2012 at
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I thought the 305's were established to be a cost effective, entry level class of sprint cars. To me "carbon fiber" anything means EXPENSIVE. Am I off base in my thinking??
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July 22, 2012 at
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Posted By: badger boy on July 22 2012 at 10:58:20 AM
I thought the 305's were established to be a cost effective, entry level class of sprint cars. To me "carbon fiber" anything means EXPENSIVE. Am I off base in my thinking??
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Driveshaft is what I'm referring to.
Yes, 305's are cost effective......motor wise. Other than titanium brakes and wing slider, cars are basically same as a woO car. We need to not only lighten car up but want to reduce rotating weight due to limited hp. (Driver weighs 280lbs)
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July 22, 2012 at
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LOL--in advance--My advice (unless the driver is also the owner) is save your $$$ and put the driver on a severe diet. If the driver is also the owner spend that $$$ as fast as possible and stay on the current meal plan.--LOL.
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July 22, 2012 at
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Posted By: CBGarage on July 22 2012 at 11:31:40 AM
Driveshaft is what I'm referring to.
Yes, 305's are cost effective......motor wise. Other than titanium brakes and wing slider, cars are basically same as a woO car. We need to not only lighten car up but want to reduce rotating weight due to limited hp. (Driver weighs 280lbs)
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as a rule carbom fiber/graphite has the weight of aluminum, but if used correctly has the strength of steel. so i guess you would have the advantage of a light weight driveshaft. this crap about carbom fiber body pannel/s is a costly adventure, , kevlar is a strong rock.clod resistant material which will do a more effective job on a racecar. i worked with both in the aircraft industry... to save weight get jac, or little al to shoe for ya ....
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July 22, 2012 at
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Posted By: CBGarage on July 22 2012 at 10:17:08 AM
Anyone out there run the carbon fiber driveshafts? I would like to hear from some that have and what your experiences were? Thinking about trying one on a 305 car.
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cracy: drive shaft have a small circ. and I do not think it would help you much at all. Would make more sense to put tit. beed lock bolts because of large cir.. I do not think carbon fiber shafts will be legal next year as tracks hear of it. Carbon fiber t. tubes are not legal at knoxville, but I do not think they look hard to find one.
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July 22, 2012 at
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Posted By: CBGarage on July 22 2012 at 10:17:08 AM
Anyone out there run the carbon fiber driveshafts? I would like to hear from some that have and what your experiences were? Thinking about trying one on a 305 car.
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They have been around since the late 90s. They had issues when the alum ends would spin free as the bonding agent wasnt up to par. I know of a few 10/10 couplers that broke e clips and the coupler came out of the rear end and zinged motors. Id say safe your money and headaches and just make sure you have a straight Ti drive line and spend you money on new tires.
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