purchase my driveshaft from bimmerworld or driveline of portland.

[richardkeith97]

i'm looking for one. they both come with the csb unlike some others. any thoughts? either bimmerworld or driveline service of portland. still waiting on a quote from portland. bimmerworlds is $490 shipped with a $200 core. thanks for the help

[davem]

bump I'm looking for one too now, I guess

wholesaleimportparts.com ? $400 including core charge and shipping

http://www.wholesaleimportparts.com/BMW_325i_Driveshaft_1989.php

[Ryann]

Just picked up a '91 318i with a little driveshaft rumble in first, thinking about refurbishing it myself. The U-joint is around $30, CSB is $25. Reman. driveshaft pricing is ridiculous imo.

[george graves]

I've heard good thing about portland.

[davem]

Just picked up a '91 318i with a little driveshaft rumble in first, thinking about refurbishing it myself. The U-joint is around $30, CSB is $25. Reman. driveshaft pricing is ridiculous imo.

Apparently they're non servicable though? the reman one I linked to is altered to be serviceable

[davem]

I've heard good thing about portland.

what's their price including core? i went to their website for a quote, no response, they seem old school.

[guibo09]

get oem if there are any left. only a little more than reman'ed and much better result/quality.

[der affe]

I had mine done locally for $160 from phoenix rack and axle.

I had a spare (thanks Levent) dropped it off and 3 days later it was done. They balanced. It and installed my new CSB.

The drive shaft was not machined so I can replace the joints myself again, but they last a really long time on their own.

I would look locally before you get dinged with the shipping.

BTW Phoenix rack and axle ships too and can do everything inhouse. Alot of places can't do BMW or Benz driveshafts inhouse because it takes a special fixture to do them, so you incur extra charges for outside labor.

[davem]

get oem if there are any left. only a little more than reman'ed and much better result/quality.

haha man I would but it seems like my car is such a fucking money pit, i just need to get to a point where I can drive it for a couple years without the constant clunking - I've just done a FULL suspension overhaul, new tiers, and exhaust :?

I haven't tried locally yet, but I highly doubt I'd get it done for less than $400

[Ryann]

Apparently they're non servicable though?

Tch.

[davem]

Unfortunately I can't remove my drive shaft until I have a new one to put in.

[Edev]

I've heard great things about Driveline of Portland.

[long tall eta]

http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com/Import%20html/BMW.html

try these guys, haven't used them but they seem fair and legit.

[markseven]

I've heard good thing about portland.

what's their price including core? i went to their website for a quote, no response, they seem old school.

Two years ago they charged $480, which included the CSB (installed) and shipping both ways. $100 core charge. IIRC what separates Driveline Service of Portland, Inc is that they balance at 2500 RPM.

[AndrewK]

Either will be fine. I went with Bimmerworld, but I've also always heard good things about Driveline of Portland. BW driveshaft was nicely done, cured my vibration, easy shipping, easy return, no complaints. So far it has held up to the increased power of my S52 swap.