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10-30-2012, 08:53 PM | #1 |
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Time for a one piece drive shaft? '12 WRX - All bushings and mounts, still sloppy.
So, in an endless quest for perfection, I've installed literally every single drivetrain bushing and mount available for my 2012 WRX; engine mounts, pitch stop, gearbox bushings, trans mount, STS kit & bushings, rear diff inserts and subframe inserts.
When I let off the throttle, make an imperfect shift, etc though, I STILL get that awd 'bounce', slack, clunking, etc, (different from true internal gear slack, which I feel when rolling in 2nd, for instance). Will a one piece drive shaft fix this? Or should I buy the $35 drive shaft bushings? (I hear they don't do anything because of the giant 'donut' gasket.) I love my modded WRX, and much more than when it was stock; it's taut, it's responsive, it's crisp, etc but really only when you get it perfect, otherwise the car bucks and bounces and will even do so when you just let off the gas
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10-30-2012, 09:52 PM | #2 | |
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10-31-2012, 11:36 AM | #3 |
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While a CF DS would be quite prime, I don't know how I feel about shelling out $1500 for a DS. Anyone have an aluminum one? Do they get rid of that bounce?
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10-31-2012, 11:51 AM | #4 |
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The DSS CF shaft is only $1000. One of my favorite mods for sure.
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10-31-2012, 12:23 PM | #5 |
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10-31-2012, 12:30 PM | #6 |
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Damn dude you must hate stock cars the things brand new! lol
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10-31-2012, 12:37 PM | #7 |
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I've been playing video games for too long, I think. I'm used to immediate throttle response, cars that feel like a solid chunk of engine, and no perceived drivetrain slack or body roll or anything. Just acceleration, deceleration and turning lol.
My mods have all added up to a serious improvement over stock though. I used to cringe at the thought of driving my WRX in the morning because of how much play there was in... every single thing about it. It felt like the whole car was held together with a series of ham sandwhiches. Now it's taut, responsive, solid, smooth, etc except for when you get it wrong or let off the throttle. |
10-31-2012, 03:39 PM | #8 |
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I'm looking forward to hearing the answer to this because I am in exactly the same situation and like you I think the $400 aluminum driveshaft will be more than enough (dont see the need to drop a grand on the CF one).
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10-31-2012, 03:58 PM | #9 | |
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Kind of relieved to know that there is yet another step to be taken to further improve driveability. |
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10-31-2012, 06:41 PM | #10 |
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d00000ds....im thinking that this whole 'rubber banding' thing is in the tune....the throttle needs to be retuned so it wont do this most likely
it is IMPOSSIBLE to take ALL the slop outta this driveline as the whole awd thing means LOTS of parts that gotta work together and that involves some inevitable slop in the system i think that if it isnt a tuning issue, ya need a differnt car....or learn how to drive it so it wont DO that |
10-31-2012, 07:03 PM | #11 |
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I can drive it so that it won't, it just takes a lot of precision for a DD, which gets most of its mileage while you're half awake, or coming off a long day at the office. I still rip on it, and I'm up for that when the road beckons, but my mad driving skillz are in tatters during a commute.
To be honest though, driving home today was fine and I do feel the difference that the engine mounts have made. The bouncing, rubber banding issue, (at this stage in the game) is something that I'm blowing way out of proportion in my mind. Last edited by blehhh; 10-31-2012 at 09:51 PM. |
11-01-2012, 11:53 AM | #12 |
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It is not the "tOOn"...once you let off the throttle the injectors shut, and as soon as whatever air is passing through the intake has been used the engine is out of the equation. A front mount makes the issue more pronounced, especially when you stab the throttle, but most of what is experienced is exaggerated by the drivetrain.
The car bounces for the exact reason you think it does, drivetrain slop. Especially in the carrier bearing. I used to experience it, and then I installed a 1 piece. Then I switched back to the OEM, and later back to the 1 piece again. I also have every bushing available as I too hate drivetrain slop ad wanted a firm responsive car. There are pros and cons to a 1 piece...especially if you pick up an aluminum piece. They are expensive as well. I would recommend looking into a steel 1 piece with good quality yokes and replaceable ujoints. Before anything, however, see if you can find a car that has one to drive and see if it has the same behavior. In my opinion, and experience, it is the cause of your issue, but it is a different car... |
11-01-2012, 12:28 PM | #13 |
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I just wish there were a way to lock the carrier bearing in place. That outrigger and the rubber connecting to the carrier bearing allow such a huge amount of transverse play in the drive shaft.
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04-24-2013, 11:34 AM | #14 |
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Welp, finally pulled the trigger on a PST Carbon Fiber Driveshaft a few minutes ago. I'll let you guys know how it turns out... Car is fully tuned on Stage III now, and the two-piece driveshaft is really spoiling the fun.
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04-24-2013, 02:49 PM | #15 |
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Interesting thread, definitely let us know what the 1 piece c/f shaft does for drivetrain slop and throttle response
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04-24-2013, 04:30 PM | #16 |
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Yes, I'm interested as well. 08 wrx. I'm near my "point of no return" for modding vs putting back to stock and getting an sti (for the 6sp and differential). Some of those bushings were a pain in the #ss to install. As I slowly move this car more toward track duty with bushing and suspension improvements, I would like to see about increased "driveability" and responsives with a CF one piece drive shaft. First event is this weekend
The Kartboy pitch stop I just installed made a difference in how my car starts out from a stop and responds to throttle. I've been dreading tackling the engine mounts, but will get to it. |
05-01-2013, 12:52 PM | #17 |
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Well it's here, and it looks pretty good, and yes, it's quite light. The paint is sanded off the u-joints here and there, but the CF looks perfect. Hopefully get it installed this weekend.
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05-01-2013, 06:19 PM | #18 |
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Are you going to ....
http://www.advancedclutch.com/6240018 No doubt losing the carrier bearing is going to help, but an un-sprung clutch disc is going to affect on/off throttle transition more severely. |
05-01-2013, 08:43 PM | #19 | |
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05-01-2013, 10:18 PM | #20 |
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Sooo, I'm pretty sure this is wrong, right?
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05-01-2013, 10:51 PM | #21 |
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Yea, that's not going to work on a Subaru rear diff, they're all 4 bolts unless modified.
http://www.driveshaftshop.com/import...ber-driveshaft |
05-01-2013, 11:00 PM | #22 |
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05-01-2013, 11:07 PM | #23 |
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*edit* likely mis-packaged, see pics below.
I see the pic there... I wonder if its a discontinued product... http://www.pstds.com/carbonfiber.htm Other than whats on the link above, it says call to order a custom drive-shaft, and that part/application isn't listed. I Digress rallysport direct has that part number listed for the WRX and the picture appears to be correct. http://www.rallysportdirect.com/PST-...ber-Driveshaft Last edited by Blktrax; 05-01-2013 at 11:21 PM. |
05-01-2013, 11:53 PM | #24 |
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e-mailed the retailer. Hopefully they can take it up with PST. I'm curious what car this is for...
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05-01-2013, 11:58 PM | #25 |
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I absolutely love my DSS cf shaft. I got tired of staring at it online and saying "next year" for several years in a row. I got a sweet deal on it too from IIR
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