Drive Shaft concerns

10SecGG · 12-05-2021, 01:53 PM

Anyone experience failed driveshafts from launching tuned cars? I’ve heard of a couple of bent D/S’s on YouTube… but I’m not sure anyone has seen one break yet? I’m marginally concerned these are robust enough to handle too many launches that result in 1.6-1.7 60’ times before they yield. Any thoughts?

allinon72 · 12-05-2021, 03:57 PM

I've never heard of any driveshaft issues.

10SecGG · 12-05-2021, 04:26 PM

Thanks for your reply.

Capt baz · 12-05-2021, 08:09 PM

Hmm.. I have recently had a "rear differential lock" warning display come on, then disappear ... I have never used the launch feature, & @ best, mild spirited driving... 2nd oil change coming up in 2k miles....Surely I'm going to mention it...

10SecGG · 12-05-2021, 08:45 PM

You probably should, although if you’re not tuned using launch control, I wouldn’t worry too much about the D/S.

12-05-2021, 01:53 PM	#1
10SecGG Lieutenant 504 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW G82 X-Drive, Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	Drive Shaft concerns Anyone experience failed driveshafts from launching tuned cars? I’ve heard of a couple of bent D/S’s on YouTube… but I’m not sure anyone has seen one break yet? I’m marginally concerned these are robust enough to handle too many launches that result in 1.6-1.7 60’ times before they yield. Any thoughts?
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12-05-2021, 03:57 PM	#2
allinon72 Brigadier General 4924 Rep 3,806 Posts Drives: 20' M2C, 23' X1 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (2)	I've never heard of any driveshaft issues.
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12-05-2021, 04:26 PM	#3
10SecGG Lieutenant 504 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW G82 X-Drive, Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	Thanks for your reply.
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12-05-2021, 08:09 PM	#4
Capt baz Private 47 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X3MC Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Hmm.. I have recently had a "rear differential lock" warning display come on, then disappear ... I have never used the launch feature, & @ best, mild spirited driving... 2nd oil change coming up in 2k miles....Surely I'm going to mention it...
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12-05-2021, 08:45 PM	#5
10SecGG Lieutenant 504 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW G82 X-Drive, Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	You probably should, although if you’re not tuned using launch control, I wouldn’t worry too much about the D/S.
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