ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, Thread #2 - Page 16

HarlanPepper · 04-20-2007, 02:58 PM

It's pretty great - I was initially afraid it wouldn't live up to the hype. I've gotten used to it now and I almost forget what the car felt like pre-DS. Oh, and it performed flawlessly at Laguna Seca, though I wasn't able to take it much past 100-110mph.

If anyone gets the braille or other brand DS, let us know how it works.

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 04-20-2007, 03:37 PM

i can't even find the braille ds.

SilverSurfer · 04-20-2007, 05:41 PM

They have them in stock, but they are not advertised on the website for some reason. I just got a battery from there and had a long discussion with Blake about the DS. If you are interested just give them a call.

OrangeDot3083 · 04-27-2007, 05:19 PM

I would still love to get one of these. Does ANY ONE have one in stock?

hoffit · 04-27-2007, 08:18 PM

I'm happy with my ACPT. I also have a light weight flywheel and there's no drivability issues with having them paired up. 14.75lb prostreet forged steel flywheel.

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 05-01-2007, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

I just learned today that Braille has a CF driveshaft available and instock. They cost approximately $1300 - $1400 I believe.

Just thought I would let everybody know - one more option on the market for light driveshafts...

I'm doing some other stuff (coilovers and suspension stiffening) so the driveshaft upgrade is going to have to wait on my car....

Braille sent me pics...they are the exact same pics that ACPT uses...so either Braille bogarted the ACPT pics because they are too lazy to take pics themselves or it is just the ACPT shaft rebadged and a couple hundred bucks added on.

JJ18Sniper · 05-01-2007, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuickSilverSTi

Braille sent me pics...they are the exact same pics that ACPT uses...so either Braille bogarted the ACPT pics because they are too lazy to take pics themselves or it is just the ACPT shaft rebadged and a couple hundred bucks added on.

Interesting... they shouldn't be able to use the same pics. They confirmed that the pics were of there product?

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 05-01-2007, 11:43 AM

Correct...I emailed and asked for pics, price, availability and they responded with that info to include " The pictures of the product are attached."

SilverSurfer · 05-01-2007, 03:41 PM

It could be the same, I honestly don't know and didn't ask when I was talking to the guy at Braille.

People seem to really want the CF shaft and it is backordered. Some people are willing to spend more money rather than wait (not me) so I added the info to the thread.

ValvetrainEngineer · 05-01-2007, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuickSilverSTi

Braille sent me pics...they are the exact same pics that ACPT uses...so either Braille bogarted the ACPT pics because they are too lazy to take pics themselves or it is just the ACPT shaft rebadged and a couple hundred bucks added on.

Well this is what Braille did with the batteries, they buy them from Deka supercheap (I think mine retailed for $75), then double the price with their stickers. Good business model until the market figures it out. Same for the DS I would guess...

nightstar · 05-05-2007, 06:57 PM

Hi fellows,

Because I am running a Euro Domestic Make (EDM) 2.0L STi, I will need to redrill one of the rear flange on the ACPT driveshaft for perfect fitment however no one can be sure if this will cause vibrations under high speed.

I heard that the 2007 USDM STis with DCCD's driveshaft have the similar fitting points compared to the JDM/ EDM which means, I don't have to redrill the flanges at all! As such, could the 2007 STi owners (UDSM with DCCD) advise if they had fitted the ACPT driveshafts and if there's any problems occur during installation?

chaos311clarity · 05-08-2007, 12:29 PM

i read thru a bunch of this... sounds like itd be right up my alley... has anyone paired this with a light flywheel? thatd probably be insane... and im picking up on these not being in stock... is this correct?

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 05-08-2007, 06:01 PM

right, normally a couple week wait once you order.

JJ18Sniper · 05-08-2007, 08:55 PM

Just saving up with the summer paycheck here...

Jake2006 · 05-15-2007, 11:47 AM

My ACPT, DS was shipped yesterday by Jim, really excited about the product and I wanted to thank you all for the input.

I have two questions, first what are the torque specs for the installation ?
Second did you guys use thread lock if so red or blue ?

Thanks.

04-20-2007, 02:58 PM	#226
HarlanPepper Professional STI Racer Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: ACPT driveshaft Location: Happy Valley Posts: 806 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, Thread #2 It's pretty great - I was initially afraid it wouldn't live up to the hype. I've gotten used to it now and I almost forget what the car felt like pre-DS. Oh, and it performed flawlessly at Laguna Seca, though I wasn't able to take it much past 100-110mph. If anyone gets the braille or other brand DS, let us know how it works. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-20-2007, 03:37 PM	#227
*QuickSilverSTi* nulla poena sine lege Car: '08 GT500 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,768 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, Thread #2 i can't even find the braille ds.

04-20-2007, 05:41 PM	#228
SilverSurfer Professional STI Racer Car: 2004 Audi S4 Avant Fav Mod: wheels & suspension Location: Normal, IL Posts: 746 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, Thread #2 They have them in stock, but they are not advertised on the website for some reason. I just got a battery from there and had a long discussion with Blake about the DS. If you are interested just give them a call.

04-27-2007, 05:19 PM	#229
OrangeDot3083 The Next Petter Solberg Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Track days!!!!! Location: Vacaville Ca/Columbus Oh Posts: 876 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, Thread #2 I would still love to get one of these. Does ANY ONE have one in stock?

04-27-2007, 08:18 PM	#230
hoffit Professional STI Racer Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Carlabs X-brace & RPM brace Location: MN Posts: 647 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, Thread #2 I'm happy with my ACPT. I also have a light weight flywheel and there's no drivability issues with having them paired up. 14.75lb prostreet forged steel flywheel.

05-01-2007, 11:43 AM	#233
*QuickSilverSTi* nulla poena sine lege Car: '08 GT500 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,768 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, Thread #2 Correct...I emailed and asked for pics, price, availability and they responded with that info to include " The pictures of the product are attached."

05-01-2007, 03:41 PM	#234
SilverSurfer Professional STI Racer Car: 2004 Audi S4 Avant Fav Mod: wheels & suspension Location: Normal, IL Posts: 746 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, Thread #2 It could be the same, I honestly don't know and didn't ask when I was talking to the guy at Braille. People seem to really want the CF shaft and it is backordered. Some people are willing to spend more money rather than wait (not me) so I added the info to the thread.

05-05-2007, 06:57 PM	#236
nightstar Amateur STI Driver Car: Subaru Impreza 04 GDA Fav Mod: Fujitsubo Posts: 19 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, Thread #2 Hi fellows, Because I am running a Euro Domestic Make (EDM) 2.0L STi, I will need to redrill one of the rear flange on the ACPT driveshaft for perfect fitment however no one can be sure if this will cause vibrations under high speed. I heard that the 2007 USDM STis with DCCD's driveshaft have the similar fitting points compared to the JDM/ EDM which means, I don't have to redrill the flanges at all! As such, could the 2007 STi owners (UDSM with DCCD) advise if they had fitted the ACPT driveshafts and if there's any problems occur during installation?

05-08-2007, 12:29 PM	#237
chaos311clarity STI Guru Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,828 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, Thread #2 i read thru a bunch of this... sounds like itd be right up my alley... has anyone paired this with a light flywheel? thatd probably be insane... and im picking up on these not being in stock... is this correct?

05-08-2007, 06:01 PM	#238
*QuickSilverSTi* nulla poena sine lege Car: '08 GT500 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,768 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, Thread #2 right, normally a couple week wait once you order.

05-08-2007, 08:55 PM	#239
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,653 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, Thread #2 Just saving up with the summer paycheck here...

05-15-2007, 11:47 AM	#240
Jake2006 Amateur STI Driver Car: 2006 STI, Aspen Whit Fav Mod: Fuzzy Dice, Spinners Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 18 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: ACPT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft, Thread #2 My ACPT, DS was shipped yesterday by Jim, really excited about the product and I wanted to thank you all for the input. I have two questions, first what are the torque specs for the installation ? Second did you guys use thread lock if so red or blue ? Thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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