Driveshaft

Post by **Super Dave** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 2:26 pm

So I went to the Nissan dealer to check out the new Z hoping to be able to test drive the six speed (they had none). However, I found out that the Z has a carbon-fiber driveshaft!! Since the G35 Coupe has the same basic drivetrain, I'm hoping it also uses carbon fiber. Anyone know for sure?

Post by **DAEDALUS** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 2:26 pm

Yes, they are CF as well. I'm very interested to know how they join the metal end fittings to the CF tube while maintaining the weight advantage and without the tube fatiguing and cracking.

EDIT: I replied after seeing a website stating the G35's have the CF, but I can't find anything else to substantiate it. I'll step back to my corner and let an actual G35 owner confirm or deny.

Post by **Aries** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 2:26 pm

yep

it's CF.

the joints are done by molding the CF and aluminum alloy mesh arround the hub of the joint.

Post by **Super Dave** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 2:26 pm

sweet! any other super cool features i should know about? I couldn't get a G35 Book cuz the dealer was all out.

waiting 3 months for the G to come is gonna kill me. It's only been three days so far

Only 87 days to go!!!!!

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 2:26 pm

Super Dave wrote:waiting 3 months for the G to come is gonna kill me. It's only been three days so far Only 87 days to go!!!!!

Lol.

Fred...

Post by **greg_atlanta** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 2:26 pm

I'm pretty sure it's NOT carbon fiber. G35 coupe has longer wheelbase and thus different driveshaft.

Post by **bthomson2** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 2:26 pm

Greg_atlanta,

The G35 does have a longer wheelbase than the 350Z, however, it still has a carbon fiber driveshaft. Double check your manual.

Brenda

Post by **Super Dave** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 2:26 pm

woo hoo! thanks for the good news Brenda :X

Post by **Aries** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 2:26 pm

bthomson2 wrote:Greg_atlanta,

The G35 does have a longer wheelbase than the 350Z, however, it still has a carbon fiber driveshaft. Double check your manual.

Brenda

yep, in the manual it clearly states "Light weight Carbon fiber Driveshaft based on racing designs used in Japan"

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