F8X M3/M4 CF Drive shaft mod

[TheElite///M3]

i'm waiting on a new guibo and diff bushings and then i'll share my findings

[bigjae46]

So I guess everyone is waiting for these results from EthanolTurbo, before they finaliex

I think so.

[x Spades x]

You can use the shop that EthanolTurbo used. All you need to supply is the carbon driveshaft. I think its less than a week turn around plus shipping.

It hasn't been tested with success yet so proceed at your own risk. I think the shaft that EthanolTurbo received hasn't been tested since it was re-done. I don't see why there would be an issue once the length is corrected.

So I guess everyone is waiting for these results from EthanolTurbo, before they finaliex

[bigjae46]

Maybe I just don't understand what the order/purchase process is now.

If we have a CF driveshaft, and we want this done... what is the process? Who is the shop doing it? If we have an SMG, are they adjusting accordingly? There was talk about needing ends from other cars, does this shop have those in stock (or can source them)? Is there a group buy set up?

You can use the shop that EthanolTurbo used. All you need to supply is the carbon driveshaft. I think its less than a week turn around plus shipping.

It hasn't been tested with success yet so proceed at your own risk. I think the shaft that EthanolTurbo received hasn't been tested since it was re-done. I don't see why there would be an issue once the length is corrected.

[Altaran]

Maybe I just don't understand what the order/purchase process is now.

If we have a CF driveshaft, and we want this done... what is the process? Who is the shop doing it? If we have an SMG, are they adjusting accordingly? There was talk about needing ends from other cars, does this shop have those in stock (or can source them)? Is there a group buy set up?

You are going to need to source a 330 shaft separately unless you don't mind sacrificing your original shaft. I guess it's possible to find a shop to search and buy one for you. But that would just jack the price up, at the end it's extra labor hours for them in front of the computer.

You do not need a different length for smg. It's essentially the same gearbox, same driveshaft length. There is also only one stock driveshaft part number, no separate version for smg. The only problem will be to see if the M4 CF shaft clears the shift actuator. Since the CF shaft is thicker, I don't know if it clears. The best solution will be if somebody doing it with a six speed has a buddy with smg to test fit it for clearance.

Since it's all manual labor with welding and balancing I don't see how a group buy would drive down cost. Only makes sense if there is machine setup involved.

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[x Spades x]

Based on this message it looks like it’s standing still at least in part because you’re not taking any action you’ve got all the same hardware and resources as the other folks in the thread. Just poking fun.

Maybe I just don't understand what the order/purchase process is now.

If we have a CF driveshaft, and we want this done... what is the process? Who is the shop doing it? If we have an SMG, are they adjusting accordingly? There was talk about needing ends from other cars, does this shop have those in stock (or can source them)? Is there a group buy set up?

[Bry5on]

Gotcha.
I guess it just seems like it's beit's a stand still. I have this driveshaft just sitting here waiting for a shop confirmation, process, and confirmed testing results of performance (zero vibration, etc). Us SMG users have an extra layer as well.

Based on this message it looks like it’s standing still at least in part because you’re not taking any action you’ve got all the same hardware and resources as the other folks in the thread. Just poking fun.

[0-60motorsports]

Gotcha.
I guess it just seems like it's beit's a stand still. I have this driveshaft just sitting here waiting for a shop confirmation, process, and confirmed testing results of performance (zero vibration, etc). Us SMG users have an extra layer as well.

LOL right there with ya brother!!!! Hopefully soon. Otherwise I'll have to get my hands dirty later on this year when I'm over there (like I did with the SMG relocation hydraulic lines drama).

[x Spades x]

Altaran's worked fine, I got mine re-shortened to the proper length, just haven't reinstalled it yet. I haven't driven my E46 in 3 months so once I get it back on the road I'll resume testing.

Gotcha.
I guess it just seems like it's beit's a stand still. I have this driveshaft just sitting here waiting for a shop confirmation, process, and confirmed testing results of performance (zero vibration, etc). Us SMG users have an extra layer as well.

[0-60motorsports]

I am sure once someone has the shop to do the mod locked down (a reliable and reputable source with shipping service) this mod will start to take off. Like I said if someone can assist with a solid shop in getting this done for me in the States i will happily buy a CF DS and ship it direct to the shop. Or i'll just wait when i am back over and have it done locally myself. I'll still need to know the length for and SMG car though.

[EthanolTurbo]

How though? This has been over a year, and it seems dead as of now. Two people testing with no word

Altaran's worked fine, I got mine re-shortened to the proper length, just haven't reinstalled it yet. I haven't driven my E46 in 3 months so once I get it back on the road I'll resume testing.

[x Spades x]

I know it's only the one account and probably not much of a mod for the faint hearted. But so far seems pretty promising.

How though? This has been over a year, and it seems dead as of now. Two people testing with no word

[0-60motorsports]

PM me if you want to get it done here in Germany, would be at the company that did mine.

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Sure! Will do that now

[Altaran]

If anyone can get this done and shipped out for me for a reasonable price i would be grateful and would only do it then.

PM me if you want to get it done here in Germany, would be at the company that did mine.

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[0-60motorsports]

If anyone can get this done and shipped out for me for a reasonable price i would be grateful and would only do it then.