I wanted to post my first impressions on the new Shaftmasters 3.5" aluminum drive shaft I just installed.
First let me start by saying I have 3.73's, CAI, JLT Rear lower control arms and a 93 Hybrid Bama tune. And I don't baby my car.
STOCK DRIVESHAFT: In the past 2500 miles I begin to feel & hear a noticeable vibration from the stock driveshaft at around 20MPH. It was an audible noise from the U-Joints that I could best describe as "marbles in a barrel". It felt like it was badly out of balance. It was most noticeable at 20MPH but still audible at other speeds. It was really starting to detract from the driving experience. I attribute it to the low cost two piece design of the stock shaft.
SHAFTMASTERS: My first impression is "THANK YOU". The smoothness of the drive train is night and day with the aluminum DS installed. The noise and vibration is completely gone. It amazes how much quieter the car is now. The engine feels "Looser" and rev's up quicker. My butt dyno says its gained a few ponies from the swap. I highly recommend this mod to anyone who's been considering it. It makes the car feel much more refined.
First let me start by saying I have 3.73's, CAI, JLT Rear lower control arms and a 93 Hybrid Bama tune. And I don't baby my car.
STOCK DRIVESHAFT: In the past 2500 miles I begin to feel & hear a noticeable vibration from the stock driveshaft at around 20MPH. It was an audible noise from the U-Joints that I could best describe as "marbles in a barrel". It felt like it was badly out of balance. It was most noticeable at 20MPH but still audible at other speeds. It was really starting to detract from the driving experience. I attribute it to the low cost two piece design of the stock shaft.
SHAFTMASTERS: My first impression is "THANK YOU". The smoothness of the drive train is night and day with the aluminum DS installed. The noise and vibration is completely gone. It amazes how much quieter the car is now. The engine feels "Looser" and rev's up quicker. My butt dyno says its gained a few ponies from the swap. I highly recommend this mod to anyone who's been considering it. It makes the car feel much more refined.