F8X M3/M4 CF Drive shaft mod

[Projecte46m3]

Looking forward to some reviews!

[simonnim]

hhere we go!

[simonnim]

Just picked up a drive shaft too to see how this is done. Have a local shop that wants to see it recommended by my shop that I trust. Worst case scenario I'll just sell the shaft to one of you to do this if I can't find a shop willing to. Got it for $200.

[Altaran]

Are you able to get the driveshaft registered on your papers? I only have a vague understanding of how TÜV works, and what's allowed as far as custom parts and repairs/upgrades vs tuning parts that are explicitly TÜV approved.

I suppose you could get it in, since it's basically an OEM part and has a BMW part no on it, it's possible.

But that's not really an issue as the shaft is fully covered by other parts when installed.

I got stopped because my car has a big wing that catches their attention. It's in the papers, but he noticed a typo on the Airbox entry in the papers which is ridiculous. So now I am having that corrected and I should be good.

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[Nate047]

Cops. Here in Germany they like going after modded cars...

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Are you able to get the driveshaft registered on your papers? I only have a vague understanding of how TÜV works, and what’s allowed as far as custom parts and repairs/upgrades vs tuning parts that are explicitly TÜV approved.

[Projecte46m3]

It doesn't matter which one you get. One is PreLCI (cheaper), the other is LCI. You can use a donor E46 330i driveshaft or you can splurge and buy new end pieces like I did.

Can you share the part numbers for new end flanges? I only see CVJ part number 26117841003. What about the other side that bolts to the guibo? Any other miscellaneous parts needed?

[EthanolTurbo]

There are 2 versions of the f8x driveshaft with different lengths correct?. I guess it really doesn’t matter as the driveshaft has to be cut down regardless. A donor e46 m3 driveshaft is needed to source the flanges. Anything else?

Part number 26117855000 is 1477mm in length.
Part number 26107857629 is 1471 mm in length.

It doesn't matter which one you get. One is PreLCI (cheaper), the other is LCI. You can use a donor E46 330i driveshaft or you can splurge and buy new end pieces like I did.

[Projecte46m3]

There are 2 versions of the f8x driveshaft with different lengths correct?. I guess it really doesn’t matter as the driveshaft has to be cut down regardless. A donor e46 m3 driveshaft is needed to source the flanges. Anything else?

Part number 26117855000 is 1477mm in length.
Part number 26107857629 is 1471 mm in length.

[EthanolTurbo]

Still nobody has installed?

Soon. Should have the carbon driveshaft and carbon roof done next week.

[Altaran]

got stopped?

Cops. Here in Germany they like going after modded cars...

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[Obioban]

Mine is installed and I don't have any issues, but I was only able to drive 30km before I got stopped.

May get around to some more during the next days, I hope I don't get stopped again...

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got stopped?

[Altaran]

Are the flanges or driveshaft different for a 6sp and SMG?

Flanges are the same, there was concern about clearance issues due to the shift actuator sitting directly above. I believe somebody confirmed fitment, but I cannot comment on that since I have a manual.

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[Altaran]

Still nobody has installed?

Mine is installed and I don't have any issues, but I was only able to drive 30km before I got stopped.

May get around to some more during the next days, I hope I don't get stopped again...

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[Obioban]

Still nobody has installed?

[Derek //M]

Are the flanges or driveshaft different for a 6sp and SMG?