Motorhead350
New member
I was about to say, I don't think a carbon fiber driveshaft is worth it if the car is still used often. Or isn't a full blown race car.
Not my car, not my decision.
Carbon fiber driveshaft inquiry
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I was about to say, I don't think a carbon fiber driveshaft is worth it if the car is still used often. Or isn't a full blown race car.
Not my car, not my decision.
stevengerard
Senior Member
Mine is the original driveshaft and I have had my car upwards of 150 at the track - no shake for what its worth. But if you are tossing money at the car why not but you should be practical as was mentioned above I'd be worried about it getting ruined just driving around the block (raccoon, garbage can top, dip in the road, etc.)
vicateurlilss
New member
Having had carbon fiber shafts.. on race cars & open track cars & many customers in race applications as well as street applications, carbon fiber driveshaft for a car that gets driven a bunch on the street is not normally recommended.
No offense or anything, but unless you are trying to get every last HP to the ground in a race car. A custom alum driveshaft is honestly the way to go.
If you are just trying to throw money at the car, go ahead. But.. in street applications, even the slightest damage to the driveshaft from road debris, can turn really messy quick..
A little story.
Customer with an opentrack mustang. Driving his car to the track, got stuck in traffic behind a truck hailing gravel going up the 14 freeway on his way to willow springs.
Upon getting on the track, and hammering on it.. the driveshaft broke. Ending his day.
“I heard the gravel bouncing underneath the car as I was driving behind the truck, didn’t think anything of it”
I had to change plans and come save him, I took the driveshaft from my racecar “same length, same trans” and bring it to him. So he could finish his track day event weekend..
The company that built the driveshaft, “this was damaged from road debris.. we don’t warranty road debris damage”
Just a word of caution. Op.. it is ultimately up to you. But it’s your money. My p71 track car.. cf d-shaft.. street driven p71/trackish car custom alum shaft.. mustang race car cf dshaft..
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No offense or anything, but unless you are trying to get every last HP to the ground in a race car. A custom alum driveshaft is honestly the way to go.
If you are just trying to throw money at the car, go ahead. But.. in street applications, even the slightest damage to the driveshaft from road debris, can turn really messy quick..
A little story.
Customer with an opentrack mustang. Driving his car to the track, got stuck in traffic behind a truck hailing gravel going up the 14 freeway on his way to willow springs.
Upon getting on the track, and hammering on it.. the driveshaft broke. Ending his day.
“I heard the gravel bouncing underneath the car as I was driving behind the truck, didn’t think anything of it”
I had to change plans and come save him, I took the driveshaft from my racecar “same length, same trans” and bring it to him. So he could finish his track day event weekend..
The company that built the driveshaft, “this was damaged from road debris.. we don’t warranty road debris damage”
Just a word of caution. Op.. it is ultimately up to you. But it’s your money. My p71 track car.. cf d-shaft.. street driven p71/trackish car custom alum shaft.. mustang race car cf dshaft..
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CoreyM75
New member
At this point it might as well be. It would have been much cheaper to just buy a Marauder like spectragods DTR and be done.
FordNut
Contributing Member
This is the advice I was given. So I went with a Mark Williams 4" metal Matrix Aluminum shaft. It was just as expensive as a CF shaft but more durable.
Lowndex
Post Marauder Mod Disorder
Thank you for the input. Have a nice day.
Lowndex
Post Marauder Mod Disorder
Thank you for the input, sir.
Lowndex
Post Marauder Mod Disorder
We are in complete agreement.
Lowndex
Post Marauder Mod Disorder
Have to agree, the money line got crossed long ago. "fool and his money,....". The project has become a high maintenance obsession I lacked the strength to end. I could have had multiple, quality Marauders, like Fordnut or similar here.
At my age, I thought I was smarter. Seems not.
Lowndex
Post Marauder Mod Disorder
Complete honesty, I had that exact thought. His car is perfect.
RubberCtyRauder
Weißbirke Plünderer
I know we've had our differences, curious as to what sort of monster is created from these years of fabbing etc.
Lowndex
Post Marauder Mod Disorder
Yes, but the respect is there for you and all, but one person, I have ignored advice from/argued with/insulted/pissed off. When a fellow Marauder owner needs help, I try to help people I have never meet. There is something special about this forum. It ain't me, but just saying.
CoreyM75
New member
It better be the Mona Lisa of Marauders for the time and money invested. Or at the least the shop owners children better go to a Ivy League school.
Lowndex
Post Marauder Mod Disorder
justbob
Sick-Speed play toy
Nothing wrong at all with splurging on obsessions.. Provided you have the means and it doesn't affect your family either financially or being gone all day and night.
With age comes money, with money old dreams go from settling with to extreme. Age only plays into knowing better, but knowing better will never trump obsessions. Without dreams why live or work??
I'll never accomplish all of my dreams and I'm good with that. If I did I'd be bored. I say continue on! Most on here that give advice are basing their opinions on hard proven facts on what's best but on a realistic budget. If there's no longer a budget the these opinions are still an excellent tool for a starting ground.
I used to take a lot of pride by designing my own custom stuff. I'm just getting to the age where I wouldn't mind trading it all in for a much larger bank account! [emoji6]
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