Aluminum 1pc driveshaft vibration at speed

G3RSTY7 · 01-08-2018, 12:12 AM

I just replaced the stock 2 piece driveshaft for a 1 piece aluminum. Everything was fine before I just wanted it for performance reasons and had a shop do it when upgrading the stock VLSD to a Nismo 1.5 way. Tonight I had my music blaring and the sound overcame the music at speed. Then I noticed the sound starts at 60mph and gets really strong by 80 and beyond. It’s speed not gear related I can push in clutch and sound continues.
I’ve contacted DSS about the issue so we’ll say what they say, any thoughts here? Also main reason I posted is because I’ve heard people talk about vibration issues with the 1 piece but when I search google and the forums I do not find actual examples. Have heard of horror stories on Mustangs though. And maybe no wonder why Z1 discontinued their driveshaft brand. Have a feeling this problem wont get resolved. FML
Also sorry my bad just remembered I’m on the 370z forum don’t you guys have a CF driveshaft stock? Sorry I just revert to this site for technical info since it’s mostly stance kings on g37

Rusty · 01-08-2018, 11:41 PM

Yep, CF driveshaft.

Couple of things to think about.

Your tranny yoke may not be in far enough.

The balance on your shaft maybe off.

U-joint issue.

Where the rear of the shaft bolts to the diff flange maybe wrong.

Could be a diff issue.

You still have the stock diff bushings, or did you change them?

hc_416 · 01-09-2018, 10:46 AM

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you going to want to get ride of that driveshaft. The driveshaft is resonating at certain speeds and can not be made big enough not to. There is a huge thread over at my g37 com about it. Best you can do is get a carbon fiber one, but it is pricey. I have the carbon fiber one and it is the next best thing to do after a lightened fly wheel.

2011 Nismo#91 · 01-09-2018, 01:22 PM

That's what I read too, single piece driveshafts have vibration issues at high speeds.

G3RSTY7 · 01-12-2018, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Yep, CF driveshaft.

Couple of things to think about.

Your tranny yoke may not be in far enough.

The balance on your shaft maybe off.

U-joint issue.

Where the rear of the shaft bolts to the diff flange maybe wrong.

Could be a diff issue.

You still have the stock diff bushings, or did you change them?

Poly bushings. DSS emailed me back they’reof course pointing at my LSDand poly bushings for the sound of course. I’ll have to look into theCF driveshaft but hopefully they let me return this and pay the difference otherwise they suck.

G3RSTY7 · 01-12-2018, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hc_416

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you going to want to get ride of that driveshaft. The driveshaft is resonating at certain speeds and can not be made big enough not to. There is a huge thread over at my g37 com about it. Best you can do is get a carbon fiber one, but it is pricey. I have the carbon fiber one and it is the next best thing to do after a lightened fly wheel.

But CF is one piece too so how does that work?i can’t find that threadon g37

hc_416 · 02-08-2018, 10:44 PM

Sorry for the late reply, I just logged on. It is a different marital and it vibrates at a different freq.

01-08-2018, 12:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
G3RSTY7 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 103 Drives: Infiniti G37s 6MT Rep Power: 8	Aluminum 1pc driveshaft vibration at speed I just replaced the stock 2 piece driveshaft for a 1 piece aluminum. Everything was fine before I just wanted it for performance reasons and had a shop do it when upgrading the stock VLSD to a Nismo 1.5 way. Tonight I had my music blaring and the sound overcame the music at speed. Then I noticed the sound starts at 60mph and gets really strong by 80 and beyond. It’s speed not gear related I can push in clutch and sound continues. I’ve contacted DSS about the issue so we’ll say what they say, any thoughts here? Also main reason I posted is because I’ve heard people talk about vibration issues with the 1 piece but when I search google and the forums I do not find actual examples. Have heard of horror stories on Mustangs though. And maybe no wonder why Z1 discontinued their driveshaft brand. Have a feeling this problem wont get resolved. FML Also sorry my bad just remembered I’m on the 370z forum don’t you guys have a CF driveshaft stock? Sorry I just revert to this site for technical info since it’s mostly stance kings on g37 __________________ 09 G37S RWD 6MT, Topgunz Supercharger, CJM RFS, Walbro 450, 1050x, Nismo 1.5way LSD, Ecutek FF tuned by Seb IG: G3RSTY7 MyG37.com: RickyBobby

01-08-2018, 11:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Yep, CF driveshaft. Couple of things to think about. Your tranny yoke may not be in far enough. The balance on your shaft maybe off. U-joint issue. Where the rear of the shaft bolts to the diff flange maybe wrong. Could be a diff issue. You still have the stock diff bushings, or did you change them? SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-09-2018, 10:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
hc_416 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: CT Posts: 254 Drives: g37 Rep Power: 12	Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you going to want to get ride of that driveshaft. The driveshaft is resonating at certain speeds and can not be made big enough not to. There is a huge thread over at my g37 com about it. Best you can do is get a carbon fiber one, but it is pricey. I have the carbon fiber one and it is the next best thing to do after a lightened fly wheel. 2011 Nismo#91 likes this.

01-09-2018, 01:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
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02-08-2018, 10:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
hc_416 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: CT Posts: 254 Drives: g37 Rep Power: 12	Sorry for the late reply, I just logged on. It is a different marital and it vibrates at a different freq.