rednose RNS10S Legacy Donating Member 2,229 Member For: 20y 1m 20d Gender: Male Posted 06/09/12 05:24 AM Posted 06/09/12 05:24 AM Pretty sure it's an auto Pete
jimmixr Legacy Donating Member 686 Member For: 16y 1m 17d Posted 06/09/12 05:34 AM Posted 06/09/12 05:34 AM Unlucky mate. We shouldn't have mentioned the T word prior to you lining up. Still though one if the best looking T's going around.Time now for a built shaft and some 10 lbs MT launches!lol.. no mate.. I definitely jinxed myself on this one..Yeah looks better when its moving on its own accord !! lolYours looks very stealth .. that matt back was getting attention all night. People were walking up to it..wanting to touch it to see what the finish was..You know it was never going to be this "type of car"Just wanted a stock daily.. Im getting in too deep lolIve managed to get a new stock tailshaft assembly from Ford today for a steal.. (relatively)So Ill get it mobile then have the custom one made.Yep Pete.. its unfortunate but hey.. sh*t happensIts a ZF mate.. 1
stevanford Member 268 Member For: 14y 8m 5d Posted 06/09/12 05:42 AM Posted 06/09/12 05:42 AM Was also good to meet Leo and Stevan last night, impressive times for both you guys.Stevan , chuck some sticky tyres on and I'm sure you'll sneak into the 11'sCheers mate. It was good meeting you, Veva and Leo last night. I still think if I can perfect my launch (currently sh*t LOL) then I'll get an 11. Then we'll go to an ET street or NT05R
rednose RNS10S Legacy Donating Member 2,229 Member For: 20y 1m 20d Gender: Male Posted 06/09/12 06:12 AM Posted 06/09/12 06:12 AM Cheers mate. It was good meeting you, Veva and Leo last night. I still think if I can perfect my launch (currently sh*t LOL) then I'll get an 11. Then we'll go to an ET street or NT05RSounds like a plan
Corzza 777 Member 7,135 Member For: 17y 8m 5d Gender: Male Location: Neutral Bay. Born and Bred in the RSA Posted 06/09/12 09:07 PM Posted 06/09/12 09:07 PM lol.. no mate.. I definitely jinxed myself on this one..Yeah looks better when its moving on its own accord !! lolYours looks very stealth .. that matt back was getting attention all night. People were walking up to it..wanting to touch it to see what the finish was..You know it was never going to be this "type of car"Just wanted a stock daily.. Im getting in too deep lolIve managed to get a new stock tailshaft assembly from Ford today for a steal.. (relatively)So Ill get it mobile then have the custom one made.Yep Pete.. its unfortunate but hey.. sh*t happensIts a ZF mate..Your hooked now Jimmi. Once you get that new shaft you will be fine. They are a weak point.
jimmixr Legacy Donating Member 686 Member For: 16y 1m 17d Posted 07/09/12 02:43 AM Posted 07/09/12 02:43 AM Hooked?.. addicted? Like crack?!?! .. uhm..eerr.. or so Ive been told
G6ET8U Playing with Sports Bikes... Legacy Donating Member 1,927 Member For: 20y 11m 7d Gender: Male Location: Whistling, GTX. Posted 07/09/12 07:09 AM Posted 07/09/12 07:09 AM Quick question for you Jimmi, what part of your tailshaft failed?I am looking to upgrade mine too.Jack
jimmixr Legacy Donating Member 686 Member For: 16y 1m 17d Posted 07/09/12 11:34 AM Posted 07/09/12 11:34 AM Twisted and bent the rear shaft.. between centre bearing and diff.So as it twisted it shortened and literally ripped it out of the rear CV joint. Not pretty.All back together as of this arvo. New shaft (standard), fuel tank guard and new(second hand) centre muffler assembly. I was lucky there wasn't any floor damage.Worst sound Ive ever heard in a vehicle.. apart from my ex.. but anyway that's another story !! lolI would urge any one and everyone looking at upping the ante to look at upgrading. Since wed nite its amazing how many other tailshaft tales Ive heard. And not just modded T's..even standard are destroying them. One guy in a BF MKII destroyed his just from a bit of axle tramp. The vehicle had 56k on it.Cops are doing them as are taxis.. its crazy.Rednose has given me some direction and Ive spoken to another driveshaft mob..Theres afew different options to go with.From modding your standard shaft to a full custom.. which im leaning towards.Delete rear CV and upgraded to a uni joint, bigger centre bearing and carrier.. etcRound about the 1500 mark..But I suppose we dont see it as a performance gain so its not on the top of our "to do list"..Its just taken 1st place on mind..just pure and simply for peace of mindIf anyone wants pics..PM me and you can post if everyone wants to seeCheers 2
rednose RNS10S Legacy Donating Member 2,229 Member For: 20y 1m 20d Gender: Male Posted 08/09/12 12:48 AM Posted 08/09/12 12:48 AM Let us know which way you end up going Jimmy, just remember when the tailshaft is up to the job the next weakness will pop it's ugly head out.
Corzza 777 Member 7,135 Member For: 17y 8m 5d Gender: Male Location: Neutral Bay. Born and Bred in the RSA Posted 08/09/12 04:30 AM Posted 08/09/12 04:30 AM Jimmi you have it spot on! Reason I havent done anymore work on mine in over 12 months is the fact that im not confident with the shaft & box in stock format.When I get time to part with my car for a week or 2 il get her in to do the shaft and strengthen up the ZF. I got to do my rear bushes and alighn my cradle. Thenil be happy to do a bit more work on her and stall her up with confidence at the track.
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