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carbon fiber drive shaft for first gen?

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11-29-20, 05:51 PM

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carbon fiber drive shaft for first gen?

Anybody done it?

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The stock shaft is 13.8lbs, all-in. Do you think going lighter will make a difference in torque or acceleration? I doubt it.

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If you have any concerns with the existing shaft, I'd just get it balanced. Unless you're pumping out some serious HP, the stock is pretty solid.

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No I have 12a....hp isnt a thing. Ha

Was just curious if anyone did it and had improved rev speed.

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