Right, the final piece of the jigsaw is needed to be solved.

Fiesta rs with st170 gearbox fitted.

whom is best to use or can supply custom driveshafts please..

needs to have a st170 spline one end and a fiesta rs spline the other end.

your help is and will be apprciated

 

speak to xport, they've just had some done for a golf mk3 with a TT engine with a leon 6 speed box.

 

BAR Propshafts could possibly help

01639 646922

 

reco prop

 

tried recoprop and they cant confirm a delivery date from there manufacturer, so thye obviusly output there work on that type of job. 3 weeks or 3 months

 

spoke to x-sport could be an option - cheers ryan

 

Ahh, try PM'ing Marco mate, he might be able to help what with all the transmission stuff he does!

 

think tommy has sent mine to elite tranmissions (cant remember)

 

mate if you got both cv joints i got a driveshaft place that recons them and he dont mind trying to fit different cages to makes custom shafts, non of this cut and shut stuff

i can find out for you if you like as when a mate asked about mtx conversions he was interested in having a play

 

Cheers all for your replies..

Ginge the only issue is im going to need the shafts made as the car is to run equal length shafts and the fiesta doesnt run this there are no drive shaft options.

Il have a think/search over the next few days and possibly take you up on that offer, cheers mate.

 

avoid welded shafts if you can

must admit we get cv joints made in the far east no problems for all cars,,,,, but we cant seem to find a place that makes d/shafts hence we outsource that to a britsh based company who recon the shafts only,,,,,, they cant get shafts either !!!

 

I know mate welded ones is not even an option i want to look at, i know they will brake with the power intended.

I have just had an interesting chat with Simon from sitech whom has had some custom shafts made to his specification. looks like that is the way to go.
use whichever cv-joints you have and shaft is made to suit from one piece of (whatever the material is used).

 

if you need new joints then dont be afraid to ask, you might be suprised what i can sort em for ya

 

try GKN,in fact dont bother with anyone other than them.

 

is there no way of retaining the 3 piece setup. if you could somehow shorten the 3rd solid bit and have the end resplined im sure it could be done. well thats an option i am going to look into as to me the 3rd piece looks to be a solid bar from what i can tell.

let us know how you get on tho as i will be looking for shafts soonish for the mtx! lol

 

 

still retaining that one mate just the shaft between that and the hub and shaft on the other side.

i have some contacts now so i need to call them today to see the score on price.
si from sitech racing has had his made from scratch from sending them mock up ones. It can be done and not to dear either.

keep you all posted

 

i have got a pair of focus shafts, to go with the 3rd piece, that i am going to look at fitting when i finally get the engine and box mounted in the car.

hopefully i can retain the std shafts if possible and then go from there , failing that if you can get them made then that would be great help to me in not so distant future!

keep us posted mate.

 

Hope these get sorted ASAP Luke!

 

Shall measure tomorrow if i can work it out...

then order tuesday the desired length.
should take 3-4 weeks

 

I CALLED GKN FOR GPA SHAFTS AND THEY SAID MINIMUN OF 6 SHAFTS!!

 

Dave Mac driveshafts looking at circa 300 for a custom fwd shaft.
I didnt note the material used but suitable for upto 1000hp.F1 spec shaft.

I tried GKN and many others whom didnt seem to want to help.

 

thats true


im sure Dennis Osborne could help you out if needed


cheers marco

 

Cheers for all your advice chaps, i have delivered the shafts and measurements etc to fabricate the new shafts to Dave Mac Propshafts, should be ready to collect in 10-12 days all going well.

Marco i call before hand to see what tyres you have available

 

Nice one Luke looks like your getting there

 

John it is getting there but the next 4 weeks are crucial to get it finished.
All the vital parts are due to be made and ready in 3 weeks.

Then its of to be wired and mapped.

 

Just got your text from last night Luke, stupid phone!

Good news on the other bits aswell!

 

Dan did you make it in last night....

or more immportantly did you make it to work

 

Yes and yes!