So in going back and forth between CF and aluminum for the driveshaft, I decided to go with the Carbon fiber from DSS. Since my upper control arm was still stock and Im lowered with relocation brackets, I decided to go with BMR's adjustable upper with the poly bushing to I can set the pinion angle correctly. I also ordered the mounting bracket since it came with the second hole, and looks a lot more substantial than the factory bracket.
Both parts came in about 24 hours after I ordered them from American muscle. Props to them for the quick shipping! I did not get a chance to weigh the driveshaft unfortunately but it was substantially lighter than the factory DS. With the pinion angle set correctly i had no vibrations up to about 100mph (so far
i was worried as ive seen people post horror stories with having to send driveshafts back to have them rebalanced. Not the case, very impressed with the quality of the piece.
I am getting a creaking sound coming from the upper control arm over bumps, I was expecting more noise to be transferred but hopefully i can figure out a way to get that to a minimum. The UCA was packed with grease so im wondering if the grease just needs to work its way in all the way, and eventually quiet down? anyone have any experience with this? i had the tech put the UCA in the top hole (closest to the body) as i read it was designed for lowered cars with relo brackets.
I will say the car feels much more planted in just about every situation. I didn't have any wheel hop before the UCA so i cant say that helped, but i really cant describe how much more confident i feel going into corners...maybe its all in my head but it feels much better than before.
The Driveshaft does transmit a little more noise into the shifter, but it was already pretty loud as i have the barton with the 2 piece bracket installed. It feels much lighter in day to day driving. The car just goes with the slightest touch to the gas pedal, and pulls instantly. I wouldn't say night and day, but its certainly more fun around town and just rowing through the gears, passing in 6th gear also requires much less go pedal then before. Im anxious to get it to the track to see what kind of a difference it makes!
All in all i fell back in love with the car after this round of mods. I think the UCA is a must have on these cars, and getting rid of the heavy 2 piece driveshaft just makes the car more fun to drive. I cant speak for aluminum but either way id say its a must for anyone on the fence. Get a 1 piece!
Both parts came in about 24 hours after I ordered them from American muscle. Props to them for the quick shipping! I did not get a chance to weigh the driveshaft unfortunately but it was substantially lighter than the factory DS. With the pinion angle set correctly i had no vibrations up to about 100mph (so far
i was worried as ive seen people post horror stories with having to send driveshafts back to have them rebalanced. Not the case, very impressed with the quality of the piece. I am getting a creaking sound coming from the upper control arm over bumps, I was expecting more noise to be transferred but hopefully i can figure out a way to get that to a minimum. The UCA was packed with grease so im wondering if the grease just needs to work its way in all the way, and eventually quiet down? anyone have any experience with this? i had the tech put the UCA in the top hole (closest to the body) as i read it was designed for lowered cars with relo brackets.
I will say the car feels much more planted in just about every situation. I didn't have any wheel hop before the UCA so i cant say that helped, but i really cant describe how much more confident i feel going into corners...maybe its all in my head but it feels much better than before.
The Driveshaft does transmit a little more noise into the shifter, but it was already pretty loud as i have the barton with the 2 piece bracket installed. It feels much lighter in day to day driving. The car just goes with the slightest touch to the gas pedal, and pulls instantly. I wouldn't say night and day, but its certainly more fun around town and just rowing through the gears, passing in 6th gear also requires much less go pedal then before. Im anxious to get it to the track to see what kind of a difference it makes!
All in all i fell back in love with the car after this round of mods. I think the UCA is a must have on these cars, and getting rid of the heavy 2 piece driveshaft just makes the car more fun to drive. I cant speak for aluminum but either way id say its a must for anyone on the fence. Get a 1 piece!
