Shafts

[tom_beverley]

I've got myself in a muddle about this so here goes:

To run my wide track kit I need to use Astra or Vectra F10/13 compatible drive shafts. I've got a SCCR F10 box, Tran X diff (although it does not have large side gears, can these be purchased and fitted?) and standard hubs.

a) Which CV's will I use?
b) Would it be necessary/advisable to buy modded hubs?
c) Can I use this opportunity to change to the motorsport shafts?
d) Can someone explain the equal length driveshaft pros/cons and can this be applicable here?
e) Anything else?

Thanks for the help,

[tom_beverley]

Anyone with a bit of expertise in this area?

[carls nova sri]

wouldn't corsa shafts be long enough just a thought thats all

[tom_beverley]

No, they need to be Astra or Vectra ones I'm told by Clark Motorsport (who fabricated the wide track kit)

[Adam]

What outer hubs are you using?
Nova ones?

If so, just astra shafts(small block), with nova outers fitted?

[Ste L]

No, they need to be Astra or Vectra ones I'm told by Clark Motorsport (who fabricated the wide track kit)


corsa's have basically the same track as a astra/cav/calibra as you can use the equal lengh setup on corsa's with out modding


equal lengh's will help get the power down better

[tom_beverley]

Yes just standard Nova ones. I fancy going to the motorsport shafts and upgrading the hubs aswell though

EDIT which parts will I need to run equal driveshafts?

[Ste L]

equal lengh's will only fit a big block box...

[t45_ste]

He's got the large side gears so equal length shafts will fit. They normally use equal length shafts to eliminate torque steer.

(on a side note, i cant believe how similar our projects are tom!! i think the only difference is yours is a van!!)

[Lee H]

Is there anywhere to bolt the equal length shaft bracket to on a small block lump?

[Philsutton]

use corsa ones

[Clean 2.0 nova]

Pros of equal length shafts is to reduce 'torque steer' and probably a few other small issues. It's not worth fitting - if even possible for the little gain. You get more fun out of the car under acceleration when it's snaking all over the place :D IMO. Unless it's just mine thats knackerd :eek: .