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    #1

    driveshaft too long

    sorry to cross post but there is hardly aby activity in the driveshaft forums

    http://www.r3vlimited.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=303058#303058


    I have an e30 m3, s52 tranny, s52 flex disc, e34 5 series diff with swapped cover and flanges to fit on my car.

    I adjusted the driveshaft to go as small as possible but I still need another 1/4 to fit...

    Is there a trick or anything to gettin this on? Or has anyone run this setup?

    Thanks again sorry for cross posting but I have to move my car monday and I want the driveshaft in..
    Rollin' with a Geistkuchen
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    #2
    e30 flex disc probably... thats what you use with the 260, and the non-m e36 tranny. Granted its all different, but try it if its still sitting around.

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      #3
      even without the flex disc its still too long, I am thinking about getting the shaft shortened an inch or so, I think the shaft from the shortest position is able to extend about 3 extra ones, so it should give me enough room to play with.

      does anyone have any other suggestions?
      Rollin' with a Geistkuchen

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        #4
        Let us know how this comes out if you have it shortened. Or if you find one that fits.
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          #5
          that is the drive shaft you're supposed to use with that tranny- it should fit perfectly. you've taken off the protection shielding and moved the u-joint mount back?

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            #6
            what protective shielding? Ive only played with that adjustment nut thing by the CSB
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              #7
              you played with this right?


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                #8
                I played with the nut part that you would unscrew to take the two halves apart.
                Rollin' with a Geistkuchen

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                  #9
                  He's talking about sliding that slotted bracket back and forth.
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                  "I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents. Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the [federal] government." ~ James Madison

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                    #10
                    No I have not done then, but without the bracket in place its still too long
                    Rollin' with a Geistkuchen

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                      #11
                      ok I think I may have gotten it, its a damn tight fit though. Thanks guys

                      I need to adjust it a bit more but I had to quit because I didnt realise the adjustment nut was ripping all the skin off my hand as I cranked on it... then the blood started to flow lol. Ill get on it tommorow. I needed to order some e36 driveshaft bolts but its lookin good now.
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                        #12
                        Good to hear.
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                        "I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents. Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the [federal] government." ~ James Madison

                        ‎"If you've got a business, you didn't build that. Somebody else made that happen" Barack Obama

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                          #13
                          I dont understand, if you are running the M3 tranny(E36), and the E30 driveshaft, you shouldnt have any problems...

                          Mine fit perfectly...
                          Originally posted by Simon S
                          When a dream is a dream for too long - it becomes a fantasy..

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