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Old 07-03-2013, 07:27 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by bldg636 View Post
I was reading that there are quite a few companies that offer full carbon driveshafts.... I wonder if its a worthwhile upgrade..... Less rotational mass=better power transfer to wheels...... Looks like you could pick one up for about $1500
The inertia required to spin our driveshaft is pretty low, it isn't like a wheel or a flywheel. It would be similar to trying to improve horsepower by reducing the weight of your brakes. I don't see any notable gains from what we already have.
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