How to install cf driveshaft - Page 2

ONARMPG · 03-29-2007, 02:16 PM

Shaft to Rear Differential: 28 ft. lbs.
Differential Mount Front Cover: 66 ft. lbs.

Super easy install... don't worry about it...

Nico Flax · 04-15-2007, 11:40 AM

Ran into a problem installing, the shaft would not rotate to let me get to the other bolts. I think because it was on ramps and not on jack stands. Is this correct? I only have 2 jack stands, I'm about to go buy some today or tomorrow. I want to know if you need all four tires free to move the driveshaft. Sucks because I just installed an exhaust and it would have been easy to do it right there...

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 04-15-2007, 05:52 PM

Since it is awd, I think you need all 4 tires in the air to move the driveshaft which rotates the tires.
<--- N.VA too

Nico Flax · 04-17-2007, 07:21 AM

Ok last question I promise, got everything in, feels good, took it up to 120 no problems. Drove the car pretty hard and nothing seems wrong. But after installing there is a big gap between the driveshaft and trans. The stock has it as well but it has a metal plate that seems to protect it. Not sure if I'm missing a piece or not, here are some pics, just wondering if everyone elses is the same.

am I good? Or just worrying too much?

jmanrex · 04-18-2007, 01:55 PM

mine looks exactly like that and you are good == the new shaft doesn't have a collar like the stocker--it is perfectly fine

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 04-18-2007, 02:45 PM

great pics...I would be asking the same thing...now I won't have to worry

mrcoder · 04-18-2007, 03:20 PM

POS if you ask me (i know you did not) nice gap WTF 1K?!

Nico Flax · 04-20-2007, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrcoder

POS if you ask me (i know you did not) nice gap WTF 1K?!

Well the Stock driveshaft has what looks like the same gap. The only difference is it has sort of a metal tube or 'shield' around it that connects to that goldish crown coming from the transmission. All I was wondering really was if I was missing a piece.

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 04-20-2007, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrcoder

POS if you ask me (i know you did not) nice gap WTF 1K?!

soob'n · 12-30-2007, 06:46 PM

Just installed mine today. I have to say it looks great but I do not like the large gap there is between the shaft and the tranny. BTW know the fastener/2 bolt clamp in the middle of the oem D.S.? Are you supposed to put that on the new D.S.? I dont think you are but just making sure I did this right. Thanks!

SilverSurfer · 02-15-2008, 05:21 AM

Good thread. Was wondering bout this install.

Will be installing mine soon.

03-29-2007, 02:16 PM	#16
ONARMPG Junior STI Driver Car: 04 STi PSM Fav Mod: New Car Scent Tree Airfreshner Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 51 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Shaft to Rear Differential: 28 ft. lbs. Differential Mount Front Cover: 66 ft. lbs. Super easy install... don't worry about it... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-15-2007, 11:40 AM	#17
Nico Flax Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru Impreza WR Fav Mod: Carbon Fiber driveshaft? Location: North VA Posts: 40 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Ran into a problem installing, the shaft would not rotate to let me get to the other bolts. I think because it was on ramps and not on jack stands. Is this correct? I only have 2 jack stands, I'm about to go buy some today or tomorrow. I want to know if you need all four tires free to move the driveshaft. Sucks because I just installed an exhaust and it would have been easy to do it right there... Last edited by Nico Flax : 04-15-2007 at 05:34 PM.

04-17-2007, 07:21 AM	#19
Nico Flax Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru Impreza WR Fav Mod: Carbon Fiber driveshaft? Location: North VA Posts: 40 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to install cf driveshaft Ok last question I promise, got everything in, feels good, took it up to 120 no problems. Drove the car pretty hard and nothing seems wrong. But after installing there is a big gap between the driveshaft and trans. The stock has it as well but it has a metal plate that seems to protect it. Not sure if I'm missing a piece or not, here are some pics, just wondering if everyone elses is the same. am I good? Or just worrying too much? Last edited by Nico Flax : 04-17-2007 at 07:34 AM.

04-18-2007, 01:55 PM	#20
jmanrex Professional STI Driver Car: 04 wrb sti Fav Mod: buying a sti and gias Location: enola, pa Posts: 498 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: How to install cf driveshaft mine looks exactly like that and you are good == the new shaft doesn't have a collar like the stocker--it is perfectly fine

04-18-2007, 02:45 PM	#21
*QuickSilverSTi* nulla poena sine lege Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,751 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: How to install cf driveshaft great pics...I would be asking the same thing...now I won't have to worry

04-15-2007, 05:52 PM	#18
*QuickSilverSTi* nulla poena sine lege Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,751 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Since it is awd, I think you need all 4 tires in the air to move the driveshaft which rotates the tires. <--- N.VA too

04-18-2007, 03:20 PM	#22
mrcoder Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: more boost Location: near the bend in the river of NJ Posts: 21 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to install cf driveshaft POS if you ask me (i know you did not) nice gap WTF 1K?!

12-30-2007, 06:46 PM	#25
soob'n Professional STI Driver Car: OBP 05 STi/silver Fav Mod: RCE Tarmac II's Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 425 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: How to install cf driveshaft Just installed mine today. I have to say it looks great but I do not like the large gap there is between the shaft and the tranny. BTW know the fastener/2 bolt clamp in the middle of the oem D.S.? Are you supposed to put that on the new D.S.? I dont think you are but just making sure I did this right. Thanks!

02-15-2008, 05:21 AM	#26
SilverSurfer Professional STI Racer Car: 2004 Audi S4 Avant Fav Mod: wheels & suspension Location: Normal, IL Posts: 742 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: How to install cf driveshaft Good thread. Was wondering bout this install. Will be installing mine soon. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.