thanks for the update, I am doing a small build with AMS now and would like to get it turn key with some of your shafts...

Are they going to be able to stand 700hp for drags and a track attack car.....???????

 

are chances of them breaking larger than the stock one breaking?

 

The shaft itself is rarely the point of failure, typically it is the U-joints.
If the CF units use beefed-up U-joints, then the point of failure would be shifted back to the shaft, but the shock-absorption characteristics and incredible strength of the CF shafts would make failure very unlikely for all but the highest horsepower cars.

 

Thanks for the updates -- looking forward to seeing the price and performance characteristics of the finished product

RedAustinIX

 

Wow, what are they using on the ends? The working angles would be too great for standard U-joints. Also, I wonder what a one piece shaft is going to do for exhaust clearance. I'd love to replace the whole carrier setup though. I'm starting to think that I've got a carrier bearing/bushing going anyway.

 

I spoke to ACPT at PRI in Orlando last week. They said the Evo shaft is coming soon, they are working with AMS to make it happen. The delays are because they are trying to make it a 1-piece shaft. Price should be around $1,200.

 

Good updates - looking forward to being a test dummy

 

I sent a email last week didnt here back.And ACPT is not makeing them they only make the carbonfiber a shop out of TX is makeing theses.

 

For those that dont know what a light weight driveshaft does in terms of performance it increases power at the wheels as there is less drivetrain loss. It can be considered more of a percentage number, as someone making 500HP will see more of an increase over someone who is stock. Also, like stated earlier, it removes stress from components.

 

You didn't get a reply bc last week they were busy prepping for PRI.

ACPT makes the tubes, the shop in TX makes the u-joints because you can't buy just a u-joint from Mits. Not sure who actually attaches the tube to the u-joint, but when you buy it, it will have an ACPT sticker on it ;-)

 

I sent the email to the shop in TX they are the ones that are building it not ACPT.

 

Then I guess we're talking about two different things. Or maybe there will soon be two more carbon fiber driveshaft options for Evo owners.

When I was in Orlando, at PRI, I was standing in the ACPT booth talking to a guy in a shirt that said ACPT and weaing a name badge that also said ACPT and he said they were making one and didn't mention any other shops.

And I misspoke about AMS's involvement earlier, they are working with DSS on an aluminum one and have nothing to do with ACPT. I re-checked my notes, hope I didn't create any confusion.

 

I can confirm that, since I too was at the PRI show in Orlando.

 

Already available(?):

http://importimageonline.com/product...17d35db5e46b85

 

No these are not available through importimage as of yet, they are still waiting like the rest of us.
I have been going back and forth with James at ACPT , even sent him a stock drive shaft to use as a mock up and its been a long time, but I have heard from James that it is in its final stages.