[Supras] 1 piece driveshafts??

[Bob Schultz]

In theory... it is less likely to vibrate and will make up for any variances
between the transmission and the rear differential.

In theory only because others here have proven that one piece units work...

I think 300zx's have the same type of system, maybe it is a Japanese thing

Bob


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From: supras-bounces at supras.com [mailto:supras-bounces at supras.com] On Behalf
Of Patrick Golder
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 7:50 PM
To: supras at supras.com
Subject: Re: [Supras] 1 piece driveshafts??

It seems that there is enough long-term experience with the 1-piece
driveshafts here to say they work well and are reliable.  Any thoughts as to
why Toyota didn't do that in the first place?  It seems like a much simpler
solution than the 2-piece driveshaft with a center support bearing.  
   
  Patrick

  Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 14:01:21 +0900
From: "Jeff Mohler" 
Subject: Re: [Supras] 1 piece driveshafts??
To: "Steve Michael" 
Cc: supras at supras.com
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I sold dozens of those things when I lived in Tulsa...they work fantastic.

I'll get one for my 87T "Forever Project" this summer im sure.

Just gotta get the details worked out..like..make the headlights work.

On 3/18/07, Steve Michael wrote:
>
> I've been driving my 90T with a built Auto tranny for awhile with the 1pc
> Alum. driveshaft. I got mine from Mike D. over at SupraCentral.
>
> He was nice enough, but I originally got the shorter 5spd version...and it
> took forever to get the replacement for the AT.
> See if you can find one from another Supra owner here on the list first,
> then check your local driveshaft places to see if you can't get one built
> locally. Anyone else (the vendors here) you'll buy them from will all get
> them made somewhere else. Expect to pay $350-450 that way.
>
> No problems with the Al shaft at all, and I love chirpin' the wheels when
> I
> hit 2nd or 3rd at boost.
>
> Steve in AZ...90T for Me!
>
> > Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:40:45 -0400
> > From: "Walker, Brian1 \(Rich. Dist\)"
> > 

> > Subject: [Supras] 1 piece driveshafts??
> > To: 
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> >
> > Does anyone have experience with the 1 piece driveshafts available for
> the
> > mk3? I've seen the 'Jaws Gear' shaft and the 'Driveshaft Shop' both
> > offered in Steel and Al. I had read a while back that a problem with an
> > Al. driveshaft is that it does not dampen vibration as well as a stock
> > shaft. (I'm guessing this is because the stocker's rear section is 2
> piece
> > with rubber isolation) Can anyone confirm whether a 1 piece steel shaft
> > dampens any better than an Al. one? I realize a carbon shaft would
> dampen
> > better than both but I don't have the funds to go with that option.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Brian
> >
> > the 'Jaws Gear' shaft and the 'Driveshaft Shop' both offered
> > in Steel and Al. I had read a while back that a problem with an Al.
> > driveshaft is that it does not dampen vibration as well as a stock
> shaft.
> > (I'm guessing this is because the stocker's rear section is 2 piece with
> > rubber isolation) Can anyone confirm whether a 1 piece steel shaft
> dampens
> > any better than an Al. one? I realize a carbon shaft would dampen better
> > than both but I don't have the funds to go with that option.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Brian
> >

 
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