Drive shaft for 5 speeds

[ray_]

45 minutes ago, conkitchen said:

 

 

But I guess I'm old now and have nothing to offer today's know it all internet warriors.  

That's not true Marc -- you can always serve as a bad example!

 

[conkitchen]

5 minutes ago, ray_ said:

That's not true Marc -- you can always serve as a bad example!

 

agreed, I'm pretty adept in that category. 

 

Free expert bad advice here, come get your free advice!  

 

Like the time I used a double row timing chain master link on a single row gear.

 

Hoo Doo Voo Doo! 

Edited November 23, 2022 by conkitchen

[williamggruff]

I have a custom slip joint driveshaft and 245. Works like a charm. Less stress on the CSB and Giubo. 

[dirving]

I ordered a slip version from Steve at Bluntech. Slipped right in. No modifications at all. Three years down the road working great

[conkitchen]

slip spline for the win.  I agree it is a better choice.  Kinda why I started the thread to see if the one I used ( see above) was actually from a 84-85 318i.  But I guess if one is gonna make some modifications anyway, you could use any shaft that fits up in there. As long as the CSB position is correct.   

 

The quest continues for the answer on a low cost mild plug N play upgraded shaft to use.  

 

At least for me. 

 

 

[tech71]

On 11/22/2022 at 11:58 AM, tech71 said:

will post pertinent pics later.

I did say that didn't  I?

No, not plug and play but is functioning quite well.

Requires :

An afternoon

Drill 2 holes in your car

A few clamps

Sawzall with good metal blade

Drill with a bit set

a welder.

Some stock to work with (short stuff scrounged from bargain bin at Coyote Steel)

A modicum of metal working skill ( or normal intelligence, willingness to learn and several afternoons😉)

Want to go back to stock or something different? No problem just remove it.

Picked up the 84 E30 DS off eBay a few years ago for around $175.

It needed a CSB.

Edited November 24, 2022 by tech71

[conkitchen]

56 minutes ago, tech71 said:

A modicum of metal working skill ( or normal intelligence, willingness to learn and several afternoons😉)

One might argue this is asking a lot of today's youth's 

 

but what do I know