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TURBI · 06-02-2006, 02:47 AM

Is anyone here using a 1 pc alum or steel drive shaft on their s13? What extra parts (bolts, seals, etc..) would be needed for the install?

HyperTek · 06-02-2006, 03:03 AM

friend had one in his s13.. just remove stock shaft and put it in. NO extra parts etc. just removal of the center bearing piece that holds the stock one in place.

*NemeGuero* · 06-02-2006, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperTek

friend had one in his s13.. just remove stock shaft and put it in. NO extra parts etc. just removal of the center bearing piece that holds the stock one in place.

You don't put the carrier bearing back on for a 1 piece?

DJPimpFlex · 06-02-2006, 03:32 AM

nope, dont need it. You can use it as a driveshaft catch with some modification, but its not nessicary.

*NemeGuero* · 06-02-2006, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DJPimpFlex

nope, dont need it. You can use it as a driveshaft catch with some modification, but its not nessicary.

necessary.....

TURBI · 06-02-2006, 07:58 AM

Thanks alot for the info and the quick reply! So which do you think would be better for daily street driving/weekend warrior, the alum or steel?

cheap_sticker05 · 06-02-2006, 09:10 AM

Just get the aluminun. It is lighter than the steel and is just about as strong. I have the aluminum one and could not be happier, it feels more responsive, and I have no worries about it ever breaking.

***S14DB*** · 06-02-2006, 09:24 AM

Carbon Fiber

tre · 06-02-2006, 09:24 AM

1 piece driveshafts CAN cause some more vibrations in the car. FYI for you daily drivers :P

*ManoNegra* · 06-02-2006, 11:22 AM

I daily on a steel one. Was talked out of the aluminum by the shop that built it. Basically aluminum is softer and easier damage in which case it can't be re-balanced like a steel one can thus it's cheaper to maintain. If I ever need to have the length changed it can be done, aluminum can't. Aluminum is lighter though if weight is an issue. Never drove on a car with an aluminum one so can't compare feel.
It does vibrates and shudders a bit but my clutch isn't helping any either. Very responsive which is great when speeding but you'll be slower in regular traffic. A bit of a pain in slow traffic and hills since it's a lot easier to stall; the revs drop very quickly. Takes a little getting used to it but I love mine.

HyperTek · 06-02-2006, 12:20 PM

friends' s13 stock ka with aluminum had crazy low end torque.. really fast

koukidough · 06-02-2006, 02:42 PM

im running a 1 piece steel driveshaft. Works great and no vibration issues yet. I guess the guys that made it did a very good job at balancing the shaft. Also if your motor mount is not secured all the way down (as low as it can go) this may cause some vibrations.

06-02-2006, 02:47 AM	#1
TURBI Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SAIPAN, CNMI Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1 pc drive shaft Is anyone here using a 1 pc alum or steel drive shaft on their s13? What extra parts (bolts, seals, etc..) would be needed for the install?

06-02-2006, 03:03 AM	#2
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	friend had one in his s13.. just remove stock shaft and put it in. NO extra parts etc. just removal of the center bearing piece that holds the stock one in place. __________________ Keep it Classy

06-02-2006, 03:32 AM	#4
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 39 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	nope, dont need it. You can use it as a driveshaft catch with some modification, but its not nessicary. __________________

06-02-2006, 09:10 AM	#7
cheap_sticker05 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Orlando Posts: 178 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just get the aluminun. It is lighter than the steel and is just about as strong. I have the aluminum one and could not be happier, it feels more responsive, and I have no worries about it ever breaking. __________________

06-02-2006, 09:24 AM	#8
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Carbon Fiber __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

06-02-2006, 07:58 AM	#6
TURBI Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SAIPAN, CNMI Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks alot for the info and the quick reply! So which do you think would be better for daily street driving/weekend warrior, the alum or steel?

06-02-2006, 09:24 AM	#9
tre Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 544 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1 piece driveshafts CAN cause some more vibrations in the car. FYI for you daily drivers :P __________________ I didn't buy an Audi because it is a Great Car, but for more of a reason to be an asshole.

06-02-2006, 11:22 AM	#10
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	I daily on a steel one. Was talked out of the aluminum by the shop that built it. Basically aluminum is softer and easier damage in which case it can't be re-balanced like a steel one can thus it's cheaper to maintain. If I ever need to have the length changed it can be done, aluminum can't. Aluminum is lighter though if weight is an issue. Never drove on a car with an aluminum one so can't compare feel. It does vibrates and shudders a bit but my clutch isn't helping any either. Very responsive which is great when speeding but you'll be slower in regular traffic. A bit of a pain in slow traffic and hills since it's a lot easier to stall; the revs drop very quickly. Takes a little getting used to it but I love mine.

06-02-2006, 12:20 PM	#11
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	friends' s13 stock ka with aluminum had crazy low end torque.. really fast __________________ Keep it Classy

06-02-2006, 02:42 PM	#12
koukidough Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Age: 43 Posts: 399 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im running a 1 piece steel driveshaft. Works great and no vibration issues yet. I guess the guys that made it did a very good job at balancing the shaft. Also if your motor mount is not secured all the way down (as low as it can go) this may cause some vibrations. __________________ 1997 Nissan S14 SE Redtop SR20DET @12psi 1999 Honda Civic Hatch EK9 N/A b16a2 (SOLD)