Subject	here is my experience with Z1 driveshafts
Posted by	spyhunterTT(nj) on May 27, 2008 at 7:01 AM
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In Reply To	Which one piece driveshaft from which vender? posted by BlackTT91 on May 26, 2008 at 09:33 PM
Message	I have two old school z1 driveshafts (prior to the platinum) Working stock unit > Z1 Busted center bearing/U joint on stock < Z1 On both of them, I get a slight vibration at around 40-50 then again with a significant vibration at speeds over 80 up to 100. I haven't ventured much higher than that, but i'm pretty sure it continues from there. This is after clocking them both 3 times to try every possible position. One is being dropped off at a local driveshaft store for balancing. On the working stock unit, there is also a slight vibration, but it would say it's much less than either Z1 ds's I would not buy another one from Z1 again. Alex
Follow Ups	Which one piece driveshaft from which vender? - BlackTT91 21:33:16 05/26/08 i bought a Z1 driveshaft (n/m) - john90zxtt(OH) 22:00:03 05/26/08 Pro's & Con's from the stock one? (n/m) - BlackTT91 22:34:34 05/26/08 I don't think one-piece driveshafts are an "upgrade", (n/m) - zellamay 22:29:25 05/26/08 Re: I don't think one-piece driveshafts are an "upgrade", - zellamay 22:31:25 05/26/08 agreed - z32_driver 23:07:00 05/26/08 not as smooth how? I thought the whole goal was to lessen - LJZTT 23:11:46 05/26/08 I agree, my RPS flywheel is great, but a driveshaft is - zellamay 23:34:09 05/26/08 agreed (n/m) - aliaZ 23:36:28 05/26/08 I have read that the vibrations are from something not being - LJZTT 23:52:35 05/26/08 I've heard that argument before, but mine was installed - zellamay 01:03:30 05/27/08 also a lot of people get them when they are replacing a worn - Atl300zxTT 10:40:02 05/27/08 If you don't increase the stiffness, the natural frequency - CaliguyPurdue (redesigning) 00:16:50 05/27/08 Except for carbon fiber shafts. - RSR 06:20:05 05/27/08 that depends - aliaZ 23:35:31 05/26/08 shurg ... my driveline is nice and quiet with my - Guapo 23:37:13 05/26/08 agreed. - Bernie (NoVA) 00:08:49 05/27/08 So would you recommend this over replacing the center - Musashi Sword 09:49:34 05/27/08 1 piece steel, aluminum, or carbon fiber DS > OEM. (n/m) - ENVYMYZ 09:53:30 05/27/08 I was asking about the CF one Bernie showed, I do not - Musashi Sword 10:13:12 05/27/08 Define ">" :) - CaliguyPurdue (redesigning) 10:55:15 05/27/08 Better because they eliminate the center carrier bearing - ENVYMYZ 21:05:29 05/27/08 A CF driveshaft is a grand... just sayin. (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 14:23:08 05/27/08 Yeah I looked up their prices earlier today, didn't know - Musashi Sword 18:41:51 05/27/08 I would suggest aluminum. - ENVYMYZ 21:06:23 05/27/08 aluminum might be ok for an NA - aliaZ 08:31:29 05/28/08 I'll give an update once I get mine running. - BigTDogg (MA) 12:25:08 05/28/08 Mine broke :( (n/m) - Crazy Greek 03:15:24 05/27/08 how did it break? (n/m) - spyhunterTT(nj) 06:53:05 05/27/08 Get a braided clutch line from CoZ and save time (n/m) - thehalfazn 00:04:05 05/27/08 I mentioned i have one in my post... - BlackTT91 00:43:05 05/27/08 So then why does it say this - thehalfazn 02:02:57 05/27/08 I was told i needed them as well as the braided line - BlackTT91 02:06:54 05/27/08 Re: I was told i needed them as well as the braided line - thehalfazn 02:09:17 05/27/08 Is your conversion done? - BlackTT91 02:29:22 05/27/08 Re: Is your conversion done? - thehalfazn 16:36:47 05/27/08 you are referring to the 54" braided line from master - CRAZZEPETE. 14:31:44 05/27/08 My Z1 platinum DS has been great! (n/m) - Piranha(AZ) 00:17:03 05/27/08 apparently it must be hit or miss because my Z1 plat. is - jpbzx 01:31:57 05/27/08 i might add i did install at the same time a new nismo 240sx - jpbzx 01:34:51 05/27/08 here is my experience with Z1 driveshafts - spyhunterTT(nj) 07:01:23 05/27/08 Re: here is my experience with Z1 driveshafts - Russell@Z1 07:23:43 05/27/08 ooook and do you offer support for the older driveshaft? (n/m) - spyhunterTT(nj) 12:46:40 05/27/08 Well that sucks for all the guys (me) that bought early DS - SpecNATT (Houston) 13:40:34 05/27/08 that is what happens when a vendor uses its customers - aliaZ 08:33:35 05/28/08 Just to be clear - spyhunterTT(nj) 15:31:39 05/28/08 thats like saying "well, our first run products suck... - josh 16:51:27 05/27/08 Then you tried to sell me a used one! What a pal LOL! (n/m) - Zblackbeast 10:25:25 05/27/08 it was purchases years ago but never actually used - spyhunterTT(nj) 12:46:07 05/27/08 Stock or CF. (n/m) - josh 07:20:24 05/27/08 that's a no brainer if you have the cash. (n/m) - SuparexTT 15:48:30 05/27/08 pay to play my friend. (n/m) - josh 16:49:29 05/27/08
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