Carbon Fiber Driveshaft EXPLODED!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

dma05 · 05-19-2025, 09:40 PM

Has anyone had this happen. There is less than 5k miles on this driveshaft. I was shifting from 1st into 2nd and BOOM! it exploded.

This is from The Driveshaft Shop. I’m calling them tomorrow, but since it was bought in 2022, I doubt they will help out. This car only goes out once every 4-6 weeks, so it doesn’t get used much. This unit was $1,800 so I would like to think it would hold up much longer than it did.

NoDakZ/28 · 05-20-2025, 09:51 AM

Man, I hope they help you out. After I purchased their 1200hp axles a few years ago that ended up needing a rebuild, the gave me the run around on a rma for weeks to where I just gave up. Maybe its gotten better but their service side was awful, hopefully they are willing to help you out since those are spendy units that should be pretty indestructible under said rated hp. Good luck.

1JEWLDSSRS · 05-20-2025, 02:07 PM

Wow! That bites. I sure hope they help you out, being the shaft was so expensive. Good luck bro.

dma05 · 05-20-2025, 05:45 PM

They called me today and had me send pictures to see what they can do. Waiting to hear back.

0stones0 · 05-20-2025, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NoDakZ/28

Man, I hope they help you out. After I purchased their 1200hp axles a few years ago that ended up needing a rebuild, the gave me the run around on a rma for weeks to where I just gave up. Maybe its gotten better but their service side was awful, hopefully they are willing to help you out since those are spendy units that should be pretty indestructible under said rated hp. Good luck.

Companies that give you the run around bank on you giving up. As much of a bitch as it is, stay in the fight. Let them know no you’re not going away.

CamaroCracka · 05-21-2025, 06:44 AM

DSS had historically done pretty good by customers even after warranty expires. Hope they fix your stuff.

acammer · 05-21-2025, 10:17 AM

Wow - very interesting. If you come with a root cause for the failure I'd love to know. I would like a CF shaft for my car, but I have worries about this very thing.

dma05 · 05-22-2025, 05:55 PM

Their support contacted me and they want better pictures. They won’t replace it, but said they will examine the damage to see how much it will be to repair it. Depending on the price, I may buy a new QA1 or Gulf Coast driveshaft. Driveshaft shop hasn’t made me happy at all in the past. I went through 2 aluminum ones that had such bad vibrations and now their carbon fiber one.

Depending on their “repair” cost, it might be better to switch companies. Next week I will uninstall it and post some updated pictures.

Jeff_SS · 05-22-2025, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dma05

Their support contacted me and they want better pictures. They won’t replace it, but said they will examine the damage to see how much it will be to repair it. Depending on the price, I may buy a new QA1 or Gulf Coast driveshaft. Driveshaft shop hasn’t made me happy at all in the past. I went through 2 aluminum ones that had such bad vibrations and now their carbon fiber one.

Depending on their “repair” cost, it might be better to switch companies. Next week I will uninstall it and post some updated pictures.

Gulf Coast 100%. Top notch customer service.

DSS has taken care of me before, but normally it involves multiple calls and multiple weeks waiting etc.

1JEWLDSSRS · 05-23-2025, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dma05

Their support contacted me and they want better pictures. They won’t replace it, but said they will examine the damage to see how much it will be to repair it. Depending on the price, I may buy a new QA1 or Gulf Coast driveshaft. Driveshaft shop hasn’t made me happy at all in the past. I went through 2 aluminum ones that had such bad vibrations and now their carbon fiber one.

Depending on their “repair” cost, it might be better to switch companies. Next week I will uninstall it and post some updated pictures.

Repair it??? I don't think so with that damage. Once CF like that is damaged, a repair of it I think would only lead to another future compromise of the shaft. From what I've read about a CF piece of equipment, it can't be repaired and remain structurely sound, it needs to be replaced.

JMI · 05-24-2025, 01:37 PM

The exhaust heat might have made it brittle.
I have been running one for a few years now with no issues.My exhaust is heat wrap around the area of the driveshaft.

FasNuf · 05-25-2025, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Repair it??? I don't think so with that damage. Once CF like that is damaged, a repair of it I think would only lead to another future compromise of the shaft. From what I've read about a CF piece of equipment, it can't be repaired and remain structurely sound, it needs to be replaced.

They probably just reuse the aluminum ends.
Heat plays havoc on some adhesives but I'd be curious if Park brake cables were rubbing..

05-19-2025, 09:40 PM	#1
dma05 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 365	Carbon Fiber Driveshaft EXPLODED!! Has anyone had this happen. There is less than 5k miles on this driveshaft. I was shifting from 1st into 2nd and BOOM! it exploded. This is from The Driveshaft Shop. I’m calling them tomorrow, but since it was bought in 2022, I doubt they will help out. This car only goes out once every 4-6 weeks, so it doesn’t get used much. This unit was $1,800 so I would like to think it would hold up much longer than it did. Attached Images __________________ Allen 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS

05-20-2025, 09:51 AM	#2
NoDakZ/28 Drives: 2014 Z/28 CTF Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Dakota Posts: 692 View My Garage	Man, I hope they help you out. After I purchased their 1200hp axles a few years ago that ended up needing a rebuild, the gave me the run around on a rma for weeks to where I just gave up. Maybe its gotten better but their service side was awful, hopefully they are willing to help you out since those are spendy units that should be pretty indestructible under said rated hp. Good luck. __________________ 2014 1LE - Sold 2014 Z/28 #99008 CTF SIM

05-20-2025, 02:07 PM	#3
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 13,340	Wow! That bites. I sure hope they help you out, being the shaft was so expensive. Good luck bro. __________________ 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.

05-20-2025, 05:45 PM	#4
dma05 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 365	They called me today and had me send pictures to see what they can do. Waiting to hear back. __________________ Allen 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS

05-21-2025, 06:44 AM	#6
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,002	DSS had historically done pretty good by customers even after warranty expires. Hope they fix your stuff. __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes.

05-21-2025, 10:17 AM	#7
acammer GPI Sales Consultant Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS SGM Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Weedsport, NY Posts: 2,944 View My Garage	Wow - very interesting. If you come with a root cause for the failure I'd love to know. I would like a CF shaft for my car, but I have worries about this very thing. __________________ GPI Max Package 2.0: Brodix BR7 heads/GPI porting, MAX3 cam, ST2116LSR, BSR Max Lift rockers, LS7 LSXR with 103mm TB, Vararam OTR, Mcleod RXT, G-Force/Strange 9" IRS setup with 4.63 gear. 551whp, 11.1@124mph. *Got a question about a GPI product? Feel free to shoot me a message!*

05-22-2025, 05:55 PM	#8
dma05 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 365	Their support contacted me and they want better pictures. They won’t replace it, but said they will examine the damage to see how much it will be to repair it. Depending on the price, I may buy a new QA1 or Gulf Coast driveshaft. Driveshaft shop hasn’t made me happy at all in the past. I went through 2 aluminum ones that had such bad vibrations and now their carbon fiber one. Depending on their “repair” cost, it might be better to switch companies. Next week I will uninstall it and post some updated pictures. __________________ Allen 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS

05-24-2025, 01:37 PM	#11
JMI Drives: Red Jewel Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East Coast Posts: 397	The exhaust heat might have made it brittle. I have been running one for a few years now with no issues.My exhaust is heat wrap around the area of the driveshaft. __________________ BTR LSX388,AGP Twin Turbo.6L90,GM 9.9" Diff.Fore Innovations Level 4 fuel system.Great fuel economy !!!! 1xxx RWHP