F80/82 1200HP Drive Shaft Shop Axles..

[TPG Tuning]

At TPG Tuning our main goal is to go as fast as possible and sometimes you have to find a way to do it. Recently we ran our car at the track without launch control and hit an 11.1 We were hoping to capitalize on a 10 second run with slicks but found ourselves discovering a weak link. The rear axles... The first run with launch control and slicks resulted in a rear passengers side axle snapping. not giving up we replaced it that week and took the car back to the track... The results were identical but this time is was the drivers side...

Understanding they just couldn't handle the TQ and slicks we decided to contact our friends at The Driveshaft Shop! They developed an application for us that could be used in real world conditions and handle the stress we apply at the track. The end result was a staggering 1200hp capable axle.

We will be using these on our car and also be selling them directly from our shop.
Price will be $1,500.00+ tax and shipping for both with core exchange.


Also in the sponsors classified page!

Here are some pictures of broken and then the new ones!

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[///M.Tonee]

This is great feedback.

[TPG Tuning]

Originally Posted by zero_z4

This is great feedback.

Thank you!

We have a bunch more great stuff coming the spring/summer that's under development as we speak!!

[Revartr]

Are the factory axles really that weak? :|

[JasonTPG]

They sure are.The biggest flaw is the shaft is hollow on the inside. Without having them covered by a warranty, they are over $1,000 dollars a piece to replace. I think it's a great upgrade for everyone looking to push there car and not be stuck on a tow truck.

[TPG Tuning]

Originally Posted by Revartr

Are the factory axles really that weak? :|

Yeah so far we snapped two.

Prior to launch control with drag radials they were fine. But with our tune exhaust and drag radials and launch control we had literally back to back runs of them snapping. First drivers side, then passengers side.

Costly breaks. But we decided to not buy any more factory ones and just have these built!

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by TPG Tuning

Yeah so far we snapped two.

Prior to launch control with drag radials they were fine. But with our tune exhaust and drag radials and launch control we had literally back to back runs of them snapping. First drivers side, then passengers side.

Costly breaks. But we decided to not buy any more factory ones and just have these built!

You guys in the 10s yet?

[Revartr]

That makes me wonder if the same would happen if the car were stock with just drags. If so, that's definitely not good.

[TPG Tuning]

Originally Posted by dmk08

You guys in the 10s yet?

Here in PA our track closed about 3 weeks too soon. Last couple test and tunes were rained out. Then the snow. Should be open in a month. We expect to be there this year and a lot more ..

[saxon]

Originally Posted by TPG Tuning

Here in PA our track closed about 3 weeks too soon. Last couple test and tunes were rained out. Then the snow. Should be open in a month. We expect to be there this year and a lot more ..

what track do you guys go to? Pitt?

[TPG Tuning]

Originally Posted by saxon

what track do you guys go to? Pitt?

Yes!


Pittsburgh raceway park

[Vigilant]

OP...How much hp and torque were you putting down to the rears when the DSs snapped?

[TPG Tuning]

Originally Posted by Vigilant

OP...How much hp and torque were you putting down to the rears when the DSs snapped?

not as much as we were hoping to get out of them unfortunately.

I think we were around low 400 rear wheel HP on a mustang dyno and mid 400's tq.

[RingMeister01]

This is a great upgrade. Are they heavier/lighter/equal to stock weights?

Thx

[TPG Tuning]

Originally Posted by RingMeister01

This is a great upgrade. Are they heavier/lighter/equal to stock weights?

Thx

Unfortunately I did not weigh them on a before and after. Next set we get in I can weight them! I assume they will be a tad heavier, only because they are solid throughout now.

[RingMeister01]

Originally Posted by TPG Tuning

Unfortunately I did not weigh them on a before and after. Next set we get in I can weight them! I assume they will be a tad heavier, only because they are solid throughout now.

Thank you. That would be good info for all.

Might need this with my turbo upgrade

[slalomfever]

Originally Posted by RingMeister01

This is a great upgrade. Are they heavier/lighter/equal to stock weights?

Thx

They worked really well for us back in the day when we were running Hondas down the 1320. Definitely a good upgrade.

[tooch]

Whats the weight difference?

edit, I see a couple posts up

[6speeds]

Originally Posted by TPG Tuning

At TPG Tuning our main goal is to go as fast as possible and sometimes you have to find a way to do it. Recently we ran our car at the track without launch control and hit an 11.1 We were hoping to capitalize on a 10 second run with slicks but found ourselves discovering a weak link. The rear axles... The first run with launch control and slicks resulted in a rear passengers side axle snapping. not giving up we replaced it that week and took the car back to the track... The results were identical but this time is was the drivers side...

Understanding they just couldn't handle the TQ and slicks we decided to contact our friends at The Driveshaft Shop! They developed an application for us that could be used in real world conditions and handle the stress we apply at the track. The end result was a staggering 1200hp capable axle.

We will be using these on our car and also be selling them directly from our shop.
Price will be $1200.00 for both with core exchange.


Also in the sponsors classified page!

Here are some pictures of broken and then the new ones!

[[/url]IMG_2050

[/url]IMG_6062


[/url]IMG_5496


[/url]IMG_7497

Is your car manual?? I'm trying to figure out why I have wheel hop especially when I scratch second it gets pretty bad.... I see in the videos here that the autos don't have wheel hop, can't be good on drive shafts

[Cloud9blue]

You guys should mount a gopro under the rear chassis to monitor the movement of the rear suspension under full acceleration from a standstill. It might be axle hop that is causing the failure. Wouldn't surprised if that's the case. A diff brace might be the better solution to this...

DCT still uses clutchs (although a multidisc wet clutch pack will engage a bit smoother than a single disk dry clutch in the manual), so the power delivery won't be as smooth as torque converter in a standard automatic. So wheel hop can still occur if you are not careful.

[TPG Tuning]

Originally Posted by Cloud9blue

You guys should mount a gopro under the rear chassis to monitor the movement of the rear suspension under full acceleration from a standstill. It might be axle hop that is causing the failure. Wouldn't surprised if that's the case. A diff brace might be the better solution to this...

DCT still uses clutchs (although a multidisc wet clutch pack will engage a bit smoother than a single disk dry clutch in the manual), so the power delivery won't be as smooth as torque converter in a standard automatic. So wheel hop can still occur if you are not careful.

Your right. I'm positive it was wheel hop. But that's what happens when we have a wrinkle free side wall on a sticky track. This will prevent that from happening till we develop a new track setup for the rear.

[M4John]

Please keep us updated with the new axles at the track , would love to see the car in the 10s !