Prop shaft needed for a manual 340!

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ItsJustJak
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Prop shaft needed for a manual 340!

Post by ItsJustJak » 21 Dec 2017 01:43 am

I plan on using the car as a skid machine, I hear theyre good fun sideways.
However, I've also heard theyre cursed with weak prop shafts, they like to go down the ol' strip club :wink:
Anyway, Ive had a look around and cant seem to find any, as I wouldn't mind one spare for when it does eventually happen. Anyone got one of these theyre willing to let go of?
Also are there any uprated aftermarket props avaliable anywhere?

benji1985
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Re: Prop shaft needed for a manual 340!

Post by benji1985 » 21 Dec 2017 11:54 am

The uprated ones never really took shape, and you'll be lucky to find a spare prop, surely a BMW e36 would be the better way to go sideways in to a wall?

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Re: Prop shaft needed for a manual 340!

Post by bogbasic » 21 Dec 2017 03:46 pm

hens teeth. Please don't damage the car esp. if it has a good propshaft.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
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Re: Prop shaft needed for a manual 340!

Post by ItsJustJak » 21 Dec 2017 05:00 pm

I would love to go down the BMW route, however, insurers arn't too keen on it due to my young age and 1 YNCB :(
It's a shame no companies haven't put themselves forward into making aftermarket prop shafts for this car, it really is a big hole in market. As for knowing if the prop-shaft on the car is in good shape or not, i've no idea, as the cars odometer broke back in 2005, so not a clue how many miles the current prop has on it. I understand that components for this car are in finite supply, but I can't think of any other vehicles that have equivalent fun-price levels, if anyone can recommend anything I'd be happy to look into it.

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Re: Prop shaft needed for a manual 340!

Post by 360beast » 21 Dec 2017 08:52 pm

I would first be replacing the engine mounts and checking the propshaft is aligned properly otherwise when you do go drifting it will probably break very quickly.

As for a replacement so this 340 doesn't get destroyed I would recommend an mx5 as a drift car.

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-MX5-1-6- ... SwLYBaJpf7

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Re: Prop shaft needed for a manual 340!

Post by benji1985 » 21 Dec 2017 09:06 pm

An mx5 could be a different car.
You WILL rip through the prop while drifting

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