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FasNuf · 03-19-2024, 08:42 PM

Yep, If you're considering buying one you want to see this short 2 minute video of my issue today.

https://youtu.be/aYLrN2kBnWI?si=H84Hg9ng-JM2CiJC

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tartagliazl1 · 03-20-2024, 05:10 AM

was this the first ride out from winter storage?

0stones0 · 03-20-2024, 05:18 AM

Imho, this is on their end, plain and simple.

FasNuf · 03-20-2024, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tartagliazl1

was this the first ride out from winter storage?

No, I've had it out 2 other times and I've driven this over 130mph at the drags on 100° days with no issue. My guess is their glue is junk and got weak over time even with normal temps and probably didn't prep the weights for gluing.

FasNuf · 03-20-2024, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 0stones0

Imho, this is on their end, plain and simple.

Talked to Jordan just now over there and it's getting handled so far. Melissa wasn't in yet due to an appointment. He said they had a couple failures of the glue due to shaft flexing under load weakening the glue bond. They've gone to a different 3M glue that's got some flexing properties to solve the issue.

tartagliazl1 · 03-20-2024, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FasNuf

Talked to Jeff just now over there and it's getting handled so far. Melissa wasn't in yet due to an appointment. He said they had a couple failures of the glue due to shaft flexing under load weakening the glue bond. They've gone to a different 3M glue that's got some flexing properties to solve the issue.

So are they sending you a new shaft or do you have to send yours back first. That would annoy me.

dreksnot · 03-20-2024, 11:40 AM

I've not had this happen with my DSS CF but I know of others who have. Having to send it back in kinda sucks to have it rebalanced, with all the uninstall and reinstall involved. I feel for you!

FasNuf · 03-20-2024, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tartagliazl1

So are they sending you a new shaft or do you have to send yours back first. That would annoy me.

No, it sounds like I'll have to send it in for rebalance. The shaft was balanced well before so I kinda rather have them just fix it. My concern is damage from the flying weights. I'll be doing an inspection once it's pulled for dings in the CF. If there are any, I'll have a talk with them for a full replacement.

FasNuf · 03-20-2024, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dreksnot

I've not had this happen with my DSS CF but I know of others who have. Having to send it back in kinda sucks to have it rebalanced, with all the uninstall and reinstall involved. I feel for you!

Is your DSS glued too? I thought others riveted to the CF.
The labor definately is the sucky part and now dealing with the hardware issue I had all over again.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-20-2024, 03:04 PM

Wow Mark, that just totally bites the big one!! I hope it didn't damage the shaft in any way! Man that just sucks. What ever happened to quality in workmanship??

dreksnot · 03-20-2024, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FasNuf

Is your DSS glued too? I thought others riveted to the CF.
The labor definately is the sucky part and now dealing with the hardware issue I had all over again.

Glued on the DSS CF shaft with that same looking epoxy. It's been awhile since I had an aluminum shaft and I thought those were tack/spot welded, but the recent pictures I've seen they have some kind of fastener (screw/rivet).

FasNuf · 03-20-2024, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Wow Mark, that just totally bites the big one!! I hope it didn't damage the shaft in any way! Man that just sucks. What ever happened to quality in workmanship??

Well I talked to the owner and he did say they changed to a different 3M glue and temperature controlled storage of the glue as well as different preps on the shaft and weights since a previous shaft lost theirs before me.
Looks like they’re taking care of me. Sent a label to ship back and said they’ll inspect for damage.
Now the fun part, disassembly.

Joe.G · 03-20-2024, 05:07 PM

That sucks, I have had my aluminum one in and out 4 or 5 times because of vibration issues, GC did send me a new shaft but I have not installed it yet. I would say if there are any nicks they owe you a new shaft.

FasNuf · 03-20-2024, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dreksnot

Glued on the DSS CF shaft with that same looking epoxy. It's been awhile since I had an aluminum shaft and I thought those were tack/spot welded, but the recent pictures I've seen they have some kind of fastener (screw/rivet).

I like aluminum but wanted the safety of CF. I'm weird but I like the reverb ping from the headers off the aluminum.

03-19-2024, 08:42 PM	#1
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03-20-2024, 05:18 AM	#3
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03-20-2024, 11:40 AM	#7
dreksnot Served USN - Atomic Chimp Drives: 13 Camaro LSX434 TT M6, 21 ZLE A10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,605 View My Garage	I've not had this happen with my DSS CF but I know of others who have. Having to send it back in kinda sucks to have it rebalanced, with all the uninstall and reinstall involved. I feel for you! __________________ In excess of 1,000WHP LSX434 \| AGP 65/65 TT \| BTR Equalizer Intake \| Trickflow 245cc cathedral \| BTR custom cam \| Cortex EBC \| n2mb WOT \| ID-1700x \| Brisk GR12S \| RPM Lv 7 TR6060 \| AGP's Triple 525LPH Fore Fuel \| Monster LT1-S Triple \| 4.11 DSS Proform 9", CF driveshaft, 1400hp axles \| Hurst Line Lock \| MGW Retro Short Throw w/old skool Hurst T-handle \| ADM solid subframe mounts \| Prothane Motor Mounts \| Revshift Poly Trans insert \| Moreno camber/caster plates

03-20-2024, 03:04 PM	#10
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	Wow Mark, that just totally bites the big one!! I hope it didn't damage the shaft in any way! Man that just sucks. What ever happened to quality in workmanship?? __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

03-20-2024, 05:07 PM	#13
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	That sucks, I have had my aluminum one in and out 4 or 5 times because of vibration issues, GC did send me a new shaft but I have not installed it yet. I would say if there are any nicks they owe you a new shaft. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.