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Smoky10 · 04-26-2011, 03:16 PM

I'm looking into buying the 1 piece driveshaft for my 2010 SS from the Drive shaft shop. Are there any downsides to installing a 1 piece driveshaft on our cars at all?

tkrupinski · 04-26-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoky10

I'm looking into buying the 1 piece driveshaft for my 2010 SS from the Drive shaft shop. Are there any downsides to installing a 1 piece driveshaft on our cars at all?

Mine is just as smooth as stock. One area to look out for is the area above the pinion. I have stock diff bushings and the drive shaft bolts hit when under load. I would grind the 1/8 in lip off the rear cradle above the pinion. Easy to do after the stock shaft is removed. When the rear adapter is installed with the bolts and nuts you will see just how close it is.

Smoky10 · 04-26-2011, 05:31 PM

Thank you, any one else?

Driveshaftshop · 04-26-2011, 09:14 PM

just so you know we are supplying the shaft with shorter bolts, check with mercury man. he will give you the insight on his

Doc · 04-27-2011, 12:26 PM

Other than the bolt issue which is now solved there are no downsides. You can definitely feel the difference in smoothness when the car is accelerating. You can see the dyno results on my car when I made the switch: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=45165&page=5

Smoky10 · 04-27-2011, 01:53 PM

That's just what I was looking for doc. And I will have to make sure to go back through your entire thread and read. One more question is there more noise or drive train sounds than with the stock shaft?

Doc · 04-27-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoky10

That's just what I was looking for doc. And I will have to make sure to go back through your entire thread and read. One more question is there more noise or drive train sounds than with the stock shaft?

You're welcome. Actually I found it to be quieter; less vibration noise through the shifter.

Smoky10 · 04-27-2011, 05:21 PM

That's great news...now just waiting on pay day to buy it.

tkrupinski · 04-28-2011, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Driveshaftshop

just so you know we are supplying the shaft with shorter bolts, check with mercury man. he will give you the insight on his

Thanks for sending the bolts, but after looking at it closer I decided to grind away the metal above the pinion. Very easy to do and I liked the extra insurance of having the nuts on the bolts. Your drive shaft is a nice piece.

Driveshaftshop · 04-28-2011, 07:57 AM

Thanks, enjoy it

flyby · 04-30-2011, 09:51 AM

I have the DSS 1 piece due to major movement of the two piece. The one piece feels stronger and no noticable noise or vibration.

Merc · 05-06-2011, 11:12 PM

I just returned from C5F II with Pumpkin, 4057 miles door to door. The one peice DSS driveshaft was flawless. I love it and don't have anymore stock driveshaft worries. Drove Pumpkin hard, no issues.

Supercharged SS · 05-09-2011, 07:31 PM

Frank, I just had Ted order me one. Think we can get it asap so he can install it on Friday? I'm going to the track on Friday and I have a funny feeling my stocker is not long for this world. Edit: Stocker # 2 that is.

Driveshaftshop · 05-09-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Frank, I just had Ted order me one. Think we can get it asap so he can install it on Friday? I'm going to the track on Friday and I have a funny feeling my stocker is not long for this world. Edit: Stocker # 2 that is.

i will try but it would have to ship by Wednesday and that might be pushing it. ill see what can be done

04-26-2011, 03:16 PM	#1
Smoky10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 745	1 piece driveshaft I'm looking into buying the 1 piece driveshaft for my 2010 SS from the Drive shaft shop. Are there any downsides to installing a 1 piece driveshaft on our cars at all?

04-27-2011, 12:26 PM	#5
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	Other than the bolt issue which is now solved there are no downsides. You can definitely feel the difference in smoothness when the car is accelerating. You can see the dyno results on my car when I made the switch: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=45165&page=5 __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

05-06-2011, 11:12 PM	#12
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	I just returned from C5F II with Pumpkin, 4057 miles door to door. The one peice DSS driveshaft was flawless. I love it and don't have anymore stock driveshaft worries. Drove Pumpkin hard, no issues. __________________ My Build Thread

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Smoky10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 745	That's just what I was looking for doc. And I will have to make sure to go back through your entire thread and read. One more question is there more noise or drive train sounds than with the stock shaft?

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Smoky10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 745	That's great news...now just waiting on pay day to buy it.

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Driveshaftshop Drives: own more cars than i can list Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 1,124	Thanks, enjoy it

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Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,926	Frank, I just had Ted order me one. Think we can get it asap so he can install it on Friday? I'm going to the track on Friday and I have a funny feeling my stocker is not long for this world. Edit: Stocker # 2 that is.