e30 Driveshaft Recommendations

[jlevie]

The failure mode of a driveshaft is that the u-joints start binding. That places excessive loads on the rubber mount of the center bearing and causes the mount to fail. When that happens you'll experience thumping/banging noises from the center of the car under conditions of high driveline torque, like when accellerating in 1st or 2nd.

[Eurospec]

What kind of symptoms were you experiencing prior to the cv joint going bad?

[jlevie]

Bimmerworld, BMP, etc offer rebuilts for around $500. You might be able to get a slightly better price by sending the driveshaft to Drive Line Service (they advertise in every issue of Roundel).

[rlabair]

Just got the news that my driveshaft needs replaced due to rear CV joint giving out. Looking for recommendations on where I can buy a used driveshaft or purchase a rebuilt driveshaft at a decent price. Any thoughts?