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I went back to an OEM 2pc drive shaft after running a 1pc
Posted by
Polish
on March 26, 2019 at 11:09 PM
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Drivetrain vibration at high speed causes?
posted by ZEngineer
on March 26, 2019 at 10:24 PM
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for about ~6 months. Never again. Find yourself an OEM 2pc drive shaft, install a new center support bearing and enjoy the massive reduction of NVH at all speeds. I'm using an OEM transmission mount too.
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Drivetrain vibration at high speed causes?
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ZEngineer
22:24:18 03/26/19
The mount is certainly not part of the solution, it's not
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Bernie (NoVA)
22:53:03 03/26/19
I have stock NISSAN mounts on hand - can ship (n/m)
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Bernie (NoVA)
22:53:29 03/26/19
I went back to an OEM 2pc drive shaft after running a 1pc -
Polish
23:09:13 03/26/19
Thanks. That’s exactly the kind of experience I needed (n/m)
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ZEngineer
23:12:50 03/26/19
I did the same thing. (n/m)
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ZUL8TR
08:35:08 03/27/19
Where'd you find an OEM 2 piece? Used? New? I think I would
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nissubaru
09:09:05 03/27/19
I kept mine, but I've seen several used for sale
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Polish
10:45:08 03/27/19
it is ridiculously easy to have a shaft tested for balance
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LJZTT
16:29:09 03/27/19
I'll know more once I do the trans mount and fluids.
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nissubaru
08:41:53 03/28/19
Same
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Metacom
11:15:38 03/27/19
the 2pc just has a higher tolerance for mis-alignment
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LJZTT
16:36:18 03/27/19
I'm willing to bet most people who experience no such issues
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LJZTT
16:39:56 03/27/19
Seems like I’ll be looking for OEM DS and trans mount (n/m)
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ZEngineer
23:22:20 03/26/19
For a new CSB
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Polish
00:22:33 03/27/19
I respect your ability to go rogue! :-) (n/m)
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ZEngineer
00:30:50 03/27/19
Get the correct mount. 1 piece here for > 50000km
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vorpalZed
23:45:41 03/26/19
Understood. If anyone has a good used one, email me pls (n/m)
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ZEngineer
00:25:13 03/27/19
Install an automatic mount. Or go fancy and install
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MixManMash
03:19:02 03/27/19
I’m surprised the U-joint can’t make up for the difference (n/m)
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ZEngineer
03:28:13 03/27/19
I'd also check the u-joint for binding. That can cause a
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MixManMash
03:57:44 03/27/19
Only the AT TT is the 40p00 mount since it's heaviest
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Bernie (NoVA)
17:44:01 03/27/19
Woah, I didn't know the Nismo mount was no good
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platinumist
10:17:58 03/27/19
If you want an upgrade, go with the automatic or the BDE
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MixManMash
11:18:46 03/27/19
It's not that it is no good, it simply is not designed for
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LJZTT
16:24:15 03/27/19
BDE Ordered lol.
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platinumist
13:29:03 03/28/19
Check the runout at either end of the shaft.
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Gordo NA2LS Daytona
09:51:45 03/27/19
Something else to consider >>
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LitlElvis
10:50:59 03/27/19
This makes sense to me
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Polish
12:06:06 03/27/19
that plus it is super easy to do what I did, especially if
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LJZTT
16:27:31 03/27/19
OE engine mounts are a waste of money.
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slayer fan
17:21:42 03/27/19
Steel, aluminum or CF driveshaft? (n/m)
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Ghoztt
21:24:30 03/27/19
Steel, does it matter? (n/m)
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ZEngineer
22:13:49 03/27/19
Each material has it's own harmonics or resonating frequency
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Ghoztt
03:55:00 03/28/19
If the system is marginal enough
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ZEngineer
13:00:50 03/28/19
Sent you an email (n/m)
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Ghoztt
20:06:28 03/28/19
honestly the biggest benefit to going to 1pc over OEM 2pc
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LJZTT
17:18:05 03/28/19
Balance it with hose clamps. No, it's not ghetto
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Zxpress
19:16:39 03/28/19
That’s ghetto...I love it! :-) (n/m)
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ZEngineer
10:38:10 03/29/19
Eat less beans. (n/m)
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Yeehaw
09:55:16 03/30/19
Note when replacing the 2 piece DS the center support mount>
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ZUL8TR
07:09:50 04/02/19
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