broken axle 1 week after lowering with coils..

Captain Tuttl · 06-06-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Isn't the drive shaft covered under warranty?

The guy's axle shaft broke. Not his drive shaft.

Reading...its a good thing.

Lyndo · 06-06-2009, 06:32 PM

ya thats weird it broke, especially since it broke shifting to second and not lauching, its not like you were revving at 5k at a stop and just dropped the clutch.

NotmyGTR · 06-06-2009, 06:50 PM

Never heard of this one before. I have owned quite a few GT-R's and never had an axle snap. Buddy of mine in Yokohama was a Z freak, had at least 6 since Ive known him......all of them tuned to at least 500hp at the wheels....and never had an axle snap.

The only car that is notorious for weak axles that I am aware of is the evo. When I was stationed in Japan, we would spend alot of time at Ebisu circuit, Fuji Speedway, and EVERY weekend on Saturday nights from midnight to 3:00 a.m. watching hundreds of cars drift and 1/4 mile. NEVER and I repeat NEVER have I seen a snapped axle on a Z or a GT-R.

Three different times though Ive seen an evo snap one either 1/4 mile or Gym -kana.

I have to agree with ModShak and the other guys.......your previous accident finally showed you how much damage was done. Sucks to hear, still would have taken it to the dealer.

KillerBee370 · 06-06-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Tuttl

The guy's axle shaft broke. Not his drive shaft.

Reading...its a good thing.

This guy already addressed this on page 1.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidZ

He said it was his axle.

Reading... what was that again?

Shunya · 06-06-2009, 08:00 PM

I've got plenty of friends that drives a Z, G, and GTRs.
But seriously this is the very first time I've heard about this happening.
Anwiaise should be glad now that it's fixed.

-Shunya

KillerBee370 · 06-06-2009, 08:04 PM

You're considering selling after an axle mishap that I'm quite sure was a result of the accident and not your driving? Have you seen my video here? Laying down burnouts right on into second gear with no problems.

Anyway, I haven't heard of any broken axle's with any of the press cars that got completely tortured.. or any other's (that are accident free) for that matter.

semtex · 06-06-2009, 08:37 PM

So assuming that this is indeed due to his accident, could there be any more nasty surprises lurking in the future? Like the differential failing next month or something?

CBRich · 06-06-2009, 10:20 PM

With the axle possibly being damaged by the accident I would thoroughly inspect all of the suspension components and bolts. Especially on the same side as the axle.

FricFrac · 06-06-2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Tuttl

The guy's axle shaft broke. Not his drive shaft.

Reading...its a good thing.

Whatever - isn't the axel shaft covered under warranty?

semtex · 06-06-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Whatever - isn't the axel shaft covered under warranty?

He already said, in his original post:

Quote:

i thought about taking it to the dealer but... thinking about the time and fighting over the warranty issue is just going to give me a bigger headache knowing that they will blame the coils and see the other aftermarket parts i have on the car and think i drive the car hard all the time.

Modshack · 06-07-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Whatever - isn't the axel shaft covered under warranty?

Not if the failure can be linked to his accident which, according to his report, included suspension damage.. Personally I would go back to the insurance claim as there is a good chance this is additional residual damage from the original accident.

zZSportZz · 06-10-2009, 03:26 PM

I think the insurance claim is the way to go. This sounds like an accident issue to me.

06-06-2009, 06:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
NotmyGTR Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: TX Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370Z/Pearl 6speed Rep Power: 16	Wow Never heard of this one before. I have owned quite a few GT-R's and never had an axle snap. Buddy of mine in Yokohama was a Z freak, had at least 6 since Ive known him......all of them tuned to at least 500hp at the wheels....and never had an axle snap. The only car that is notorious for weak axles that I am aware of is the evo. When I was stationed in Japan, we would spend alot of time at Ebisu circuit, Fuji Speedway, and EVERY weekend on Saturday nights from midnight to 3:00 a.m. watching hundreds of cars drift and 1/4 mile. NEVER and I repeat NEVER have I seen a snapped axle on a Z or a GT-R. Three different times though Ive seen an evo snap one either 1/4 mile or Gym -kana. I have to agree with ModShak and the other guys.......your previous accident finally showed you how much damage was done. Sucks to hear, still would have taken it to the dealer. __________________ 1996 Skyline GT-R LM fully tuned by Mines/2006 Nissan Titan 5.6 SE Texas Edition/2009 370 Base w Sport Pkg

06-06-2009, 08:37 PM	#22 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	So assuming that this is indeed due to his accident, could there be any more nasty surprises lurking in the future? Like the differential failing next month or something? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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06-06-2009, 06:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
Lyndo Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saskatoon, Sk, Canada Posts: 53 Drives: honda accord Rep Power: 16	ya thats weird it broke, especially since it broke shifting to second and not lauching, its not like you were revving at 5k at a stop and just dropped the clutch.

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Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 22	I've got plenty of friends that drives a Z, G, and GTRs. But seriously this is the very first time I've heard about this happening. Anwiaise should be glad now that it's fixed. -Shunya

06-06-2009, 08:04 PM	#21 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	You're considering selling after an axle mishap that I'm quite sure was a result of the accident and not your driving? Have you seen my video here? Laying down burnouts right on into second gear with no problems. Anyway, I haven't heard of any broken axle's with any of the press cars that got completely tortured.. or any other's (that are accident free) for that matter.

06-06-2009, 10:20 PM	#23 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	With the axle possibly being damaged by the accident I would thoroughly inspect all of the suspension components and bolts. Especially on the same side as the axle.

06-10-2009, 03:26 PM	#27 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	I think the insurance claim is the way to go. This sounds like an accident issue to me.