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CamaroRS/SS10 · 04-09-2012, 10:42 PM

Today I broke my driveshaft getting on the interstate. I guess I'm going to upgrade due to having 700 HP. If anyone can help me with some suggestions on what to do I would love the help.

S3XPanther · 04-09-2012, 10:44 PM

DSS 1 piece aluminum

Doc · 04-09-2012, 10:46 PM

Contact Frank at DSS; he's a vendor here. They make a 1-piece aluminum or carbon fiber replacement that can easily handle the power.

IROCanSS · 04-09-2012, 10:47 PM

Are you 100% sure it was the DS and not the output shaft on the trans? I see you have a 2010. Is it an early 2010 M6?

RX SS RACERX · 04-09-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by S3XPanther

DSS 1 piece aluminum

+1

RX SS RACERX · 04-09-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc

Contact Frank at DSS; he's a vendor here. They make a 1-piece aluminum or carbon fiber replacement that can easily handle the power.

I'm still alittle leary about CF reliability-BUT NOT from personal experience

IROCanSS · 04-09-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RX SS RACERX

I'm still alittle leary about CF reliability-BUT NOT from personal experience

Same here. This is why I went with aluminum!

S3XPanther · 04-09-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by IROCanSS

Same here. This is why I went with aluminum!

Any issue with exhaust clearance?

IROCanSS · 04-09-2012, 11:02 PM

Uh.... um.... ask me Sunday. It's still in the box in my garage.

I'm putting it in Saturday. I can't see any issues and the CF one I installed in a buddy's fit perfect... heat shield and all!

CamaroRS/SS10 · 04-09-2012, 11:06 PM

It broke in the rear close to the rearend and I'm glad it did because it fell down on the cross brace so it didn't hit the ground and flip the car. Got to get something to hold the power! If anyone here can give me info on how to contact DSS that would be nice.

S3XPanther · 04-09-2012, 11:08 PM

Here ya go:

http://www.driveshaftshop.com/domest...maro/2010-2011

CamaroRS/SS10 · 04-09-2012, 11:17 PM

Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!

Fiftydriver · 04-09-2012, 11:20 PM

I am getting ready to take my camaro to the same power level as you but before I do that I am going to get the DSS one piece driveshaft for added insurance. May also look at getting safety loops to contain the driveshaft JUST IN CASE something does go wrong even after the upgrade.

S3XPanther · 04-09-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiftydriver

I am getting ready to take my camaro to the same power level as you but before I do that I am going to get the DSS one piece driveshaft for added insurance. May also look at getting safety loops to contain the driveshaft JUST IN CASE something does go wrong even after the upgrade.

YES

04-09-2012, 10:42 PM	#1
CamaroRS/SS10 Drives: '13 Hot Wheels & '14 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 288 View My Garage	Help!!! Driveshaft Broke!!! Replacement? Today I broke my driveshaft getting on the interstate. I guess I'm going to upgrade due to having 700 HP. If anyone can help me with some suggestions on what to do I would love the help. __________________ 2013 Hot Wheels Camaro #63 SS 6-Speed. All stock and keeping it that way. 2014 Z/28 #119 A/C car(not by choice, ordered wrong) All stock and plan to keep it that way. The kid in me wants to mod the Hell out of it but the adult says it will be worth more years down the road. The 2 of them need to stop fighting! 1983 Chevrolet C10 lowered and restoring. 1986 Chevrolet K10 6 in lift, 35's,restored daily driver for my son. 2013 Hot Wheels Camaro. Life Size Toy.. 2014 Z/28 my weekend stress reliever! 2015 Checy Sonic RS 2015 Chevy Equinox

04-09-2012, 10:44 PM	#2
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	DSS 1 piece aluminum __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

04-09-2012, 10:46 PM	#3
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	Contact Frank at DSS; he's a vendor here. They make a 1-piece aluminum or carbon fiber replacement that can easily handle the power. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

04-09-2012, 11:06 PM	#10
CamaroRS/SS10 Drives: '13 Hot Wheels & '14 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 288 View My Garage	It broke in the rear close to the rearend and I'm glad it did because it fell down on the cross brace so it didn't hit the ground and flip the car. Got to get something to hold the power! If anyone here can give me info on how to contact DSS that would be nice. __________________ 2013 Hot Wheels Camaro #63 SS 6-Speed. All stock and keeping it that way. 2014 Z/28 #119 A/C car(not by choice, ordered wrong) All stock and plan to keep it that way. The kid in me wants to mod the Hell out of it but the adult says it will be worth more years down the road. The 2 of them need to stop fighting! 1983 Chevrolet C10 lowered and restoring. 1986 Chevrolet K10 6 in lift, 35's,restored daily driver for my son. 2013 Hot Wheels Camaro. Life Size Toy.. 2014 Z/28 my weekend stress reliever! 2015 Checy Sonic RS 2015 Chevy Equinox

04-09-2012, 11:08 PM	#11
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	Here ya go: http://www.driveshaftshop.com/domest...maro/2010-2011 __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

04-09-2012, 10:47 PM	#4
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Are you 100% sure it was the DS and not the output shaft on the trans? I see you have a 2010. Is it an early 2010 M6?

04-09-2012, 11:02 PM	#9
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Uh.... um.... ask me Sunday. It's still in the box in my garage. I'm putting it in Saturday. I can't see any issues and the CF one I installed in a buddy's fit perfect... heat shield and all!

04-09-2012, 11:17 PM	#12
CamaroRS/SS10 Drives: '13 Hot Wheels & '14 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 288 View My Garage	Thanks guys!!!!!!!!! __________________ 2013 Hot Wheels Camaro #63 SS 6-Speed. All stock and keeping it that way. 2014 Z/28 #119 A/C car(not by choice, ordered wrong) All stock and plan to keep it that way. The kid in me wants to mod the Hell out of it but the adult says it will be worth more years down the road. The 2 of them need to stop fighting! 1983 Chevrolet C10 lowered and restoring. 1986 Chevrolet K10 6 in lift, 35's,restored daily driver for my son. 2013 Hot Wheels Camaro. Life Size Toy.. 2014 Z/28 my weekend stress reliever! 2015 Checy Sonic RS 2015 Chevy Equinox

04-09-2012, 11:20 PM	#13
Fiftydriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS RJT L99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Shaw, Montana Posts: 1,242	I am getting ready to take my camaro to the same power level as you but before I do that I am going to get the DSS one piece driveshaft for added insurance. May also look at getting safety loops to contain the driveshaft JUST IN CASE something does go wrong even after the upgrade. __________________ Fiftydriver 2010 SSRS, RJTC, L99, Maggie 2300 SC, 3.4" pulley, Roto-Fab CAI, Dynatech Supermaxx LT headers, Dynatech High Flow cats, Corsa Cat back exhaust, Dual Elite Engineering catch can, MSD wires and Jannetty custom tune, JRE custom diff w/ posi mod, 3.91 LPE gears, Pfaht trailing arms, Pfaht trailing arm and Diff bushings, drop springs and sport sway bars front and back, Fesler dual guage pillar pod w/ AM Cobalt Boost and A/F guages. More to come!!

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