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Postby steroidcontaskie » Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:24 pm

Hi everyone

So it is time to put the driveshaft loops in, I have bought two and am going to have a go at installing them this weekend.

I have a 2 piece driveshaft and the regulations say I need a loop within 25cm rearwards of each universal. Does that mean just the hanger or behind where the drive shaft connects to the gear box?

Also, don't suppose anyone has a picture of these loops installed in either a JZA80 or a JZZ31?

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Postby Girvs » Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:21 am

PM Luke - BZG he has had them installed on his A80

Also an image in his build thread

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Postby steroidcontaskie » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:42 pm

Cool, cheers for that I will flick him a message,

I can see a photo of an installed one on his project page so he probably knows about it.

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Postby Mr Ree » Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:35 pm

I think Luke got them installed by the chaps at Midas in Porirua, as one of the guys who works there is pretty clued up on cert requirements etc.
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Postby RomanV » Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:46 pm

If you've bought generic fit ones, you're probably shit out of luck as they are hopeless.

Best bet is probably to buy some lengths of 50x5 flat bar from trademe, and bash/bend it into the required shape. (Or this, in conjunction with the generic loop parts)
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Postby steroidcontaskie » Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:45 pm

Yup, I got crappy generic ones, I did figure they would need some gypsy modifications to make them fit, fortunately I am the king of gypsy mods.
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Postby Mr Ree » Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:48 pm

Are the ones you got certifiable? Thats pretty important, and lots of them arent.
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Postby steroidcontaskie » Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:04 pm

the guy in the store said they were, they look to be 5x50, so I am guessing they are ok.
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