torque tube?
05-18-2010, 07:33 PM
#1
Melting Slicks
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torque tube?
I purchsed a C5 12mm bolt torque tube that came up for sale locally so that someday I can upgrade mine. Does anyone know how to check these things to make sure they are straight? All I care about is the tube and not the guts, but the throwout bearing flange is boken around the center from the backside so I was able to pull out the sleeve part by hand and the input shaft looks just barely tweaked. I have not pulled it apart further so I don't know what it looks like inside. The bearings seem to be in good shape. The torque tube itself looks to be in great condition, but I don't want to spend a ton of money on a carbon shaft and new guts only to find out its bent.
thanks,
-V
thanks,
-V
05-20-2010, 11:07 PM
#4
Melting Slicks
Pieces are available individually although the prices are higher for C5's than C6's for some stupid reason...
If the shaft is straight, put two aluminum couplers in it and let it eat, you'll have no problems ( as long as its straight with minimal runout on the entire assy )
If the shaft is straight, put two aluminum couplers in it and let it eat, you'll have no problems ( as long as its straight with minimal runout on the entire assy )
05-21-2010, 12:54 AM
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks guys. This thing will sit for probably a long time as I have no need to replace the one in my car. I just want to make sure it is usable so I don't install it later on and have problems. The throwout bearing is completely trashed (bearing gone and flange completely broken) so that is what raised my concern. Everything else looks great. My original is plenty strong for my power levels and I know for a fact it is straight, but I figure this one was available and a good deal so I got it.
05-21-2010, 03:07 PM
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After 70k miles and about 14 track days, this is what my stock 00 C5 tube looked like:
It blew up on track at TWS blowing a hole in the housing and making an awful racket. I dont have that much more power then stock and didn't really run on sticky tires before it blew. Those rubber bushings were originally made for BMW to use on their half shafts and turn at wheel rpm whereas ours turn at engine rpm. BMW guys call em "guibos" and if you ever need to replace them, they are cheaper at the BMW dealership.
It blew up on track at TWS blowing a hole in the housing and making an awful racket. I dont have that much more power then stock and didn't really run on sticky tires before it blew. Those rubber bushings were originally made for BMW to use on their half shafts and turn at wheel rpm whereas ours turn at engine rpm. BMW guys call em "guibos" and if you ever need to replace them, they are cheaper at the BMW dealership.
