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No, I do understand your point. MY point is that you shouldn't do a mod, or not do a mod, just because someone tells you to. It is important to make an informed decision about a particular mod. That way, when you do make an alteration of a car, you will have a pretty good idea of what you are getting into. And one of the things to keep in mind is that the Nissan designers designed parts in a particular way. Therefore, it is helpful to try to understand WHY they made a particular decision. Their reasons may not be important to you, and therefore you decide to make the modification. Other times, you might feel that their decisions are in keeping with your goals, and you keep that part stock. With the 2-piece driveshaft, the Nissan engineers did decide to go this particular route. Do you know why? I certainly don't, but I sure as hell would like to know WHY they did. That would certainly make deciding whether a one-piece driveshaft is a worthwhile upgrade. Did they do it simply for NVH? If so, you may decide that the performance benefits outweigh the excess noise or vibration. Did they do it because they found that a 1-piece causes accelerated wear on other driveshaft components? If so, that bit of news should factor in your decision. You may decide that the performance benefits still outweigh any increased wear, but that is your decision and as long as you understand the downside, then nobody can fault you for making it. Or did Nissan simply have a boatload of 2-piece driveshafts and they are simply trying to use them up? The important point is to think about why you perform any modification, understand what your goals are, and understand that any change may have beneficial as well as harmful effects on the car.
Charles
Carbon Black '95 TT Stg III
'02 Honda CR-V "Bustermobile"
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