aluminum vs. carbon fiber driveshaft

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Jun 10, 2006 | 09:20 AM

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carcustomizer

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aluminum vs. carbon fiber driveshaft

For a 93 S13 hatch KA that will be boosted in the future. What are the pros/cons about one over the other? Because I was thinking about getting the ACPT cf but I was worried if it could break easier than the aluminum and which one would be safer. thanks.

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Jun 10, 2006 | 05:02 PM

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CF will make a mess if it breaks they splinter bad i say alum

Jun 10, 2006 | 05:35 PM

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http://www.racerelated.com/projectcarspage.htm red cobra carbon shaft 800 hp no issues

Jun 11, 2006 | 07:01 AM

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We were looking into CF driveshafts on our Impulses... the manufacturer stated that CF is prone to cracking from minor impacts... say a pebble knocked up for the road, which would eventually spider crack and kill the driveshaft.
For daily driving he recommended we go with aluminum. Which is still a heck of a lot lighter.

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