{"product_id":"vtt-bmw-carbon-fiber-driveshaft","title":"VTT BMW Carbon Fiber Driveshaft","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eVTT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft for BMW Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE be aware VTT Carbon Fiber  Driveshafts are a MAX of 10% off due to the very low margin. Thank you for understanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eWhy overpay for a carbon fiber BMW driveshaft?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVTT is proud to offer a premium carbon fiber driveshaft manufactured exclusively for VTT in the USA by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGCDS (Gulf Coast Driveshaft)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— one of the premier driveshaft manufacturers in the country with extensive experience in high-performance and drag racing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach driveshaft is constructed using\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3″ x 1.55 wall carbon fiber tubing (3.31″ OD)\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEAPCO Performance 1350 series U-joints\u003c\/strong\u003e, then bonded using a proprietary high-strength process and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprecision balanced to within 1\/8 in-oz as a complete assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery shaft is torque tested in-house prior to shipping to ensure proper bonding and structural integrity. GCDS and VTT are among the few manufacturers that perform full torque testing on each shaft before it leaves the facility.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the system, the driveshaft is paired with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVTT-designed 7075 aluminum adapters\u003c\/strong\u003e, eliminating the factory guibos and unnecessary flex points. The shaft connects directly to the BMW\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-bolt front flange\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVTT 4340 rear adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereplaces the factory slip-in \/ screw-retained shaft design for improved strength and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProudly Made in the USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE! YOU MUST SEND US YOUR VIN NUMBER TO PROPERLY PROCESS YOUR ORDER, IF YOU DO NOT SEND YOUR VIN, YOU ORDER IS GOING TO BE HELD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDriveshafts can have\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNUSUALLY LONG LEAD TIMES\u003c\/strong\u003e. We hope to reduce this with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGCDS\u003c\/strong\u003e, but if the shaft shows\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUT OF STOCK\u003c\/strong\u003e, expect a lead time of 3\u003cstrong\u003e–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, unless we specifically state that it can ship sooner, this can possibly be longer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the nature of these shafts being\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emanufactured by a 3rd party\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANY ORDERS PLACED FOR VTT CF DRIVESHAFTS ARE 100% FINAL\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO REFUNDS. NO CANCELLATIONS. FOR ANY REASON.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS INCLUDES\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLONG LEAD TIMES\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE ORDER CAREFULLY. ONCE THE ORDER IS PLACED, IT IS FINAL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEE BELOW FOR FULL INSTALLATION NOTES AND WARRANTY INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI WILL EMAIL MY VIN \u003cem class=\"required\"\u003e*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wc-pao-addon-description\" id=\"wc-pao-description-81195-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWE NEED YOUR VIN BEFORE WE CAN PROCESS YOUR ORDER. DUE TO THE VARIOUS GUIBOS BMW USES IF YOU DO NOT EMAIL US YOUR VIN OR ADD IT TO THE ORDER NOTES IT WILL RESULT IN YOUR ORDER BEING HELD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eVTT Carbon Fiber Driveshaft for BMW Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eWhy overpay for a carbon fiber BMW driveshaft?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVTT is proud to offer a premium carbon fiber driveshaft manufactured exclusively for VTT in the USA by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGCDS (Gulf Coast Driveshaft)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— one of the premier driveshaft manufacturers in the country with extensive experience in high-performance and drag racing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach driveshaft is constructed using\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3″ x .155″ wall carbon fiber tubing (OD is 3.31″)\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEAPCO Performance 1350 series U-joints\u003c\/strong\u003e, then bonded using a proprietary high-strength process and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprecision balanced to within 1\/8 in-oz as a complete assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery shaft is torque tested in-house prior to shipping to ensure proper bonding and structural integrity. GCDS and VTT are among the few manufacturers that perform full torque testing on each shaft before it leaves the facility.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the system, the driveshaft is paired with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVTT-designed 7075 aluminum adapters\u003c\/strong\u003e, eliminating the factory guibos and unnecessary flex points. The shaft connects directly to the BMW\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-bolt front flange\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVTT 4340 rear adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereplaces the factory slip-in \/ screw-retained shaft design for improved strength and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProudly Made in the USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVTT \/ GCDS Carbon Fiber Driveshaft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith integrated VTT 7075 adapters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVTT 4340 Rear Differential Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVTT Billet Adapter Installation Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW Nut Repair Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(6)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM8 Rear CV Joint Bolts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(E9X \/ E46 M3 only)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(3)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM10 Rear Flange Bolts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(3)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM10 Front Flange Bolts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube of Medium-Strength Threadlocker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeights vary depending on vehicle application and shaft length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eApproximate Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe can make them for almost any BMW model in existence, with many models available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~15.7 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Engineering Highlights\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGCDS utilizes industry-leading manufacturing processes to produce a driveshaft built to extremely high standards of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperformance, durability, and reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon fiber shaft bonded to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexclusive-design 7075 forged aluminum tube yokes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBi-directional torque tested to 3,000 ft-lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach shaft torque tested in-house prior to shipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComputer balanced to less than 1\/8 oz\/in as a complete assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon fiber layup utilizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emultiple wind angles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto maximize torsional strength while reducing driveline shock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to handle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eextreme power levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhile significantly reducing rotational mass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eImportant Installation \u0026amp; Use Notice\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese driveshafts are balanced as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecomplete assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand should not introduce vibration when\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eproper pinion angle and installation procedures are followed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, this upgrade replaces all factory\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eguibos with solid aluminum adapters\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can introduce drivetrain vibrations at certain RPM ranges — most commonly during deceleration. This is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enormal behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand may vary from mild to more noticeable depending on overall drivetrain condition and alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll supplied hardware must be installed using medium-strength threadlocker (included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVTT\/GCDS driveshafts are larger in diameter than the factory driveshaft and may have reduced clearance in certain applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is the installer’s responsibility to verify adequate clearance throughout the entire range of suspension and drivetrain movement before operating the vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe driveshaft must not contact any portion of the chassis, exhaust system, heat shielding, brake lines, fuel lines, wiring, or other vehicle components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny interference must be corrected prior to vehicle operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVTT is not responsible for damage resulting from insufficient clearance, improper installation, vehicle modifications, drivetrain misalignment, or failure to follow installation instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eLimited Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eVTT\/GCDS Carbon Fiber Driveshafts are intended for high-performance and racing applications and carry a limited ninety (90) day warranty from the original date of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal intended use as determined by VTT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe warranty does not cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage resulting from improper installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage caused by insufficient driveshaft clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact with the chassis, exhaust, heat shields, or any other vehicle component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage caused by drivetrain misalignment, failed mounts, worn bushings, or other vehicle-related issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage resulting from racing incidents, accidents, abuse, misuse, or neglect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage caused by excessive shock loading, clutch dumping, transbrake launches, two-step launches, wheel hop, or other extreme racing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosmetic wear, scratches, chips, or finish degradation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabor charges, towing charges, vehicle downtime, or any consequential damages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBecause drivetrain loads, vehicle setups, track conditions, and installation quality are beyond VTT’s control, breakage resulting from heavy launching, competitive racing, wheel hop, or other extreme-use conditions is specifically excluded from warranty coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarranty claims must be submitted directly to VTT and may require inspection of the driveshaft before any warranty determination is made. 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