Rob72
No Japanese Mustang Here
Are you lowered or on the stock springs?
Installed the DSS d/s yesterday
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Are you lowered or on the stock springs?
Sky Render
Stig's Retarded Cousin
The carbon fiber shaft weighs less, giving it a lower moment of inertia and thus theoretically reducing vibrations.
Unreal
Senior Member
From what I've seen CF vibrate more unless the balance is perfect.
last update (in this thread anyway - I may start another of my own as this progresses): I just got off the phone with DSS, the rep mentioned that when they balance the shaft they sometimes mark the adapter plate to indicate the orientation (i.e. if you install it as marked it should be balanced).
I don't recall seeing any alignment marking. I politely requested that if they do that then they should have a note with the shaft indicating such so we know to orient it properly!
They issued an RMA and I'm shipping it back on my dime for inspection. I will mark the shaft and adapter plate as it's installed so they can run it on their machine as I had it mounted to see if there's any difference (and I plan to inspect the adapter to see if there's any mark on it from them).
On a good note, LRS's SVE drag wheels look sweet and I plan to order a set shortly!
I don't recall seeing any alignment marking. I politely requested that if they do that then they should have a note with the shaft indicating such so we know to orient it properly!
They issued an RMA and I'm shipping it back on my dime for inspection. I will mark the shaft and adapter plate as it's installed so they can run it on their machine as I had it mounted to see if there's any difference (and I plan to inspect the adapter to see if there's any mark on it from them).
On a good note, LRS's SVE drag wheels look sweet and I plan to order a set shortly!
There was no markingbon mine either & yes, some fucking instructions would be awesome!!!!! I dont give a shit how straight forward a part is to install...still give directions...
I think its kinda shitty its gotta be on your dime to send it back.
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I don't get the big deal with the DSS driveshaft, the only advantage I have seen is people mentioning not adjusting pinion angle. I would prefer adjusting it and having the proper angle since it doesn't take that long and the tool needed to do it is what $12 dollars at home depot?
Im not putting a $12 part from home depot on my car...that sounds fucking stupid and a terrible idea!! Also read up on the balancing and building process of the dss.
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Rob72
No Japanese Mustang Here
Do you know that the upper control arm is cranked down at 300+ ft lbs? That tool isn't $12 to buy.
I'm talking about a $12 tool to set pinion angle lol. Sounds like the balancing process is working well from what I been reading lately too
I bet you not many, if any performance shops torque the control arms to spec, especially with a 3/4" torque wrench since there isn't room up there on these cars. Which bolt is the 300+ ft-lbs? Btw I do know what they cost since I was a heavy equipment mechanic and had a 600 ft lb Snappy.
I'm talking about a $12 tool to set pinion angle lol. Sounds like the balancing process is working well from what I been reading lately too
I bet you not many, if any performance shops torque the control arms to spec, especially with a 3/4" torque wrench since there isn't room up there on these cars. Which bolt is the 300+ ft-lbs? Btw I do know what they cost since I was a heavy equipment mechanic and had a 600 ft lb Snappy.
Id say your a tool...a $12 one to be exact.
All aftermarket parts might have a production issue with one or two....nothing in this world is perfect....it's why there are warrenties. It should be a thought in the back of yout mond that something could be wrong. As long as the company takes care of you, then thats all you can ask for...if you dont like you shouldnt be modding your fucking car! Now im sure you'll take what im saying and blow it out of proportion...im not saying a company can put out shit products all the time, but every kow and then something just doesnt work....
Ive seen issues with all the other companies as well!
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Haha, you are pretty sensitive. I just pointed out that there are more and more issues popping up and you get all pissy. But hey, I'm sure you know more about turning wrenches than I ever thought about
Rob72
No Japanese Mustang Here
According to the Ford work manual the front uca bolt gets 350 ft lbs.
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=731&viewfile=SPECIFICATIONS.pdf
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Haha, you are pretty sensitive. I just pointed out that there are more and more issues popping up and you get all pissy. But hey, I'm sure you know more about turning wrenches than I ever thought about
Not pissy at all...its funny...someone expresses a different view than you and they get pissy...
And i have no idea of your background...so i cant compare resumes...but you might not want to assume what my background is, b/c id bet you'd be wrong.
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JEWC_Motorsports
S197 Junkie
Skulls why so butthurt. Lol he was talking about an angle finder not a part.
I guess no one has ever heard of torque turning. Same basic math skills and a torque wrench is all you need to get to 350 ft lbs. Btw mine is at what BMR recommends.
I guess no one has ever heard of torque turning. Same basic math skills and a torque wrench is all you need to get to 350 ft lbs. Btw mine is at what BMR recommends.
Come on now Jewc, I'm just some fucking random idiot that doesn't know anything lol. I love the new crowd around here, they are so fucking sensitive and easy to fuck with.
Rob72
No Japanese Mustang Here
I see that now
As for shops not tightening to shop specs give me the names of them so I never let them touch my car 
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