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RE: Driveshafts - 4/13/2006 2:25:34 PM

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I called them on tues, and they said it would have to be ordered due to not having stock? Called them again today, approx 2-3 weeks for delivery.
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RE: Driveshafts - 4/13/2006 5:56:06 PM

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That's odd, maybe their website isn't as up to date as it should be.

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/14/2006 12:50:57 PM

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Ok got the Ford part # from FREAKO. Seems that Ford Racing is behind on this item, but the Ford dealership can get it next day.

Ford part # E9TZ4851A

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/14/2006 1:50:56 PM

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did you try ebay yet? there are a bunch of frpp dealers on there. i got mine from Bryant Motorsports. roland @ rbracing

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/14/2006 2:32:49 PM

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I haven't found one on Bryant Motorsport ebay listings. Would there be a reason not to go with Fords, and wait it out for the Ford Racing one?

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/14/2006 4:04:40 PM

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I just called Jegs and they said they have it in stock. Part number 397-M-4851-B

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/14/2006 6:23:50 PM

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Just ordered it from Ford, will be in Monday.

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/14/2006 9:07:37 PM

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the ford oem ranger one would be fine. they are really strong and i've never seen a companion flange break like the old yokes used to.

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/17/2006 7:56:42 PM

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Finally got the parts. Cut the driveshaft 9" and balanced. Going on tomorrow.

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/17/2006 8:00:16 PM

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Looks good what was your total cost?

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/17/2006 8:10:53 PM

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Flange: 38.75
Driveshaft:211.25
Cut/Weld & Balance: 85
Install: 125

Total: 460.00

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/17/2006 8:11:57 PM

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That's not bad, are you having gears installed at the same time?

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/17/2006 8:13:39 PM

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I got the gears and udp's installed this past Friday. Runs awesome, pulls alot harder.

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/17/2006 8:14:46 PM

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If you had done the driveshaft and gears at the same time you could have saved yourself from paying for installation twice.

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/17/2006 8:26:10 PM

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I asked that prior to heading over to get them installed. The installer said it would of only been a $20 difference.

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/18/2006 12:36:26 PM

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From alot of personal experince CF shafts are worth every dollar. But yes the are very expensive. Main differences are they are lighter the alum units and at least the ones I got form PST are internally balanced. All the units I got were direct bolt ins and completely reduced vibration issues with our 99 and 01 cobras.

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/18/2006 12:52:33 PM

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Getting mine installed today, will post results later this evening.

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/18/2006 1:21:38 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Nichepi

From alot of personal experince CF shafts are worth every dollar. But yes the are very expensive. Main differences are they are lighter the alum units and at least the ones I got form PST are internally balanced. All the units I got were direct bolt ins and completely reduced vibration issues with our 99 and 01 cobras.

im pretty sure that the aluminum ones for the s197 weigh the same or less than the cf one. both weigh almost exactly 20lbs, compared to 45 or so stock. the cf one probly eliminates more vibration though, and is advertised to handle more power (and looks cool as f*ck!)

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/18/2006 2:11:23 PM

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The biggest advantage with a carbon fiber driveshaft is if a U-joint or flange breaks the driveshaft won't destroy the underside of you car, as soon as the shaft starts bouncing off of things it will start to come apart and fray.

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RE: Driveshafts - 4/18/2006 2:24:51 PM

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I built (or had it built) one of the ranger shafts based on Spyders input several months back. I have had no problems with vibration or balance. In fact I can't even tell a difference. Agreed it is probably a stronger set-up but I can't say I really see a difference at the track. I run an 1/8th mile and maybe it needs a 1/4 to shave those 2tenths. And no question I am not race set up like Spyder. At least if I have a failure I can pull the thing out much quicker. And it really turned out to be a very nice piece.

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