335is driveshaft upgrade

Redbmwm33 · 10-13-2015, 12:35 PM

So I'm going with more HP in the 650+ rwhp range and I'm also getting upgraded clutches from Dodson. I'm sure my car will be amazing, but there is one thing I noticed about the 335is. The driveshaft is known to break at a part that has yet to be upgraded. Does anyone know if there are any vendors that sell a complete reinforced driveshaft?

I know @buraq had issues when he was drag racing. I'm going to be doing the same soon.

RSL · 10-13-2015, 01:41 PM

I don't know if he ever broke a shaft, I thought it was the roller bearing on the end?

Money would be better spent on LSD, suspension upgrades that reduce or eliminate wheel hop and/or drag radials or some rear wheel/tire combo that has more sidewall.

Going to RCR? Is it even called RCR anymore? Lol

Redbmwm33 · 10-13-2015, 01:51 PM

RCR?

RSL · 10-13-2015, 01:57 PM

River City Raceway in Seguin

kong24680 · 10-13-2015, 02:46 PM

Fall line motorsports creates carbon fiber driveshafts for the m3. You should contact them and see if they can come up with a solution for you.

Redbmwm33 · 10-13-2015, 03:07 PM

I have to see if they can make a stronger roller bearing on the end

BQTuning · 10-13-2015, 04:06 PM

When launching hard you'll end up like this

Weak point

I only broke mine 4 times.......lol

Redbmwm33 · 10-19-2015, 09:53 AM

This is exactly what I needed! Thanks X1000 Dimitri.

Redbmwm33 · 10-19-2015, 09:54 AM

Dimitri, did you replace the entire driveshaft each time?

RJ_ · 10-19-2015, 11:15 AM

What's the advantage of using a CV-style joint like that rather than a standard U-joint?

If you were able to convert to a different style yoke, I would think just about any driveshaft shop would be able to make you a custom unit.

BQTuning · 10-19-2015, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by artsoasis

Dimitri, did you replace the entire driveshaft each time?

yes, the entire driveshaft has to be replaced

Redbmwm33 · 10-19-2015, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BuraQ

yes, the entire driveshaft has to be replaced

ahh that bites

. I'll see if the Drive Shaft Shop will make something custom here in San Antonio.

I also have to start worrying about upgraded clutches as well.

Miller335 · 10-19-2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BuraQ

yes, the entire driveshaft has to be replaced

Yikes.

LMB335IS · 10-19-2015, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BuraQ

yes, the entire driveshaft has to be replaced

Dimitri has me too scared to even use my LC with his monster tune. All I see are pieces of driveshaft scattered across the road.

BQTuning · 10-20-2015, 11:16 AM

lol, nice one. Yes very helpful advice as it would have been cheaper to do the M3 rear subframe swap than having to buy 3 driveshafts. The first one was covered under warranty.

Redbmwm33 · 10-20-2015, 11:23 AM

If I do the swap you have to be able to lower the launch RPM lol. @buraq @PTF

Searching for the parts now.

Redbmwm33 · 10-20-2015, 11:26 AM

I want to be the first 335is in 10s.

LMB335IS · 10-20-2015, 11:30 AM

Or I could just beat you from a roll

Redbmwm33 · 10-20-2015, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LMB335IS

Or I could just beat you from a roll

I already have one of the highest HP 335ISs. I doubt it.

LMB335IS · 10-20-2015, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by artsoasis

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMB335IS

Or I could just beat you from a roll

I already have one of the highest HP 335ISs. I doubt it.

Relax dude. I wasn't talking to you.

Redbmwm33 · 10-20-2015, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LMB335IS

Relax dude. I wasn't talking to you.

Sorry! This Inlet install has me over the edge.

LMB335IS · 10-20-2015, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artsoasis

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMB335IS

Relax dude. I wasn't talking to you.

Sorry! This Inlet install has me over the edge.

Lol. No worries. I have a set of RBs on the way myself. Looking forward to the extra HP but dreading the install

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RSL Captain 647 Rep 779 Posts Drives: E92 ///M3 (Retired) / 335is Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (6)	I don't know if he ever broke a shaft, I thought it was the roller bearing on the end? Money would be better spent on LSD, suspension upgrades that reduce or eliminate wheel hop and/or drag radials or some rear wheel/tire combo that has more sidewall. Going to RCR? Is it even called RCR anymore? Lol
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RJ_ Baby-faced Assassin 1203 Rep 152 Posts Drives: when car isn't broke. Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Department of the Posterior iTrader: (0)	What's the advantage of using a CV-style joint like that rather than a standard U-joint? If you were able to convert to a different style yoke, I would think just about any driveshaft shop would be able to make you a custom unit.
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BQTuning Banned 469 Rep 4,392 Posts Drives: 2012 Z4 sDrive35i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: bq@bqtuning.com iTrader: (0)	lol, nice one. Yes very helpful advice as it would have been cheaper to do the M3 rear subframe swap than having to buy 3 driveshafts. The first one was covered under warranty.
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Redbmwm33 Lieutenant 102 Rep 558 Posts Drives: Bmw m9 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: London iTrader: (3)	If I do the swap you have to be able to lower the launch RPM lol. @buraq @PTF Searching for the parts now.
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