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01-31-2024, 06:20 AM | #16 | ||
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My "problem" with it is that for what it costs, you're over a quarter of the way towards a 1pc driveshaft - which eliminates the carrier bearing, but more importantly eliminates the rubber giubo couplers at the transmission and rear end. Those things are easily as much, if not more, of the spring and slop that the driveshaft of these cars have, and they are also a common failure point when you really start to crank up the power. As with most things, it depends on your combination, and how you use it. I definitely think there is a place for something like that. Here is a video I have one the 1pc driveshaft. There is a clip in here of how much slop the carrier bearing has - check it out:
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I did watch your video and the slop in the carrier bearing was shocking …could you feel it during normal street driving? Also were able to put the heat shield and exhaust shield back on after you installed the one piece? Thanks again |
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02-01-2024, 09:51 AM | #18 | |
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I didn't put the heat shield back on. I'm honestly not sure if you could, but I think not given the additional size and straight line from trans to rear end.
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03-15-2024, 09:49 AM | #19 |
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I know its been a few years since I've seen and replied to this thread. Having good seat time since my ZL1's infancy has generated some thoughts about the M6. To a novice the manual may seem imposing. I have found that the driveline can be forgiving to newcomers. When you get up to speed on the driveline, you will find that it is very responsive, and explosive when it comes to acceleration. It also reacts very well to different shifting styles with the clutch. GM's Automatics are very good transmissions, so I don't have a bad word to say about them; IMO any 5th gen ZL1, and especially the 5th and 6th generation 1LE, you would be missing out on a great driving experience without a 6 spd. manual.
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