*Upgraded DRIVESHAFT install/solution *

mstgeer · 01-31-2023, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dentprotony@gmail.com

Driveshaft sleeve design is finalized, i am at the point of doing final test and put in the bulk order, literally 1-2 weeks from having it available to ship

Awesome, thank you for the update and the work to develop these. I'm on standby to place an order for both items.

PatriotBori · 02-06-2023, 05:48 AM

New to the F86 platform and have owned it for a few months. Started getting that jerking about a month ago and after lots of troubleshooting, we figured out it was the transfer case. Had the oil changed in the TC and calibrated with ISTA and problem so far seems fixed but dealer did mentioned that front drive shaft will need to be replaced asap. I ordered a replacement already but definitely interested in this upgraded shaft when available.

dentprotony@gmail.com · 02-06-2023, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by PatriotBori

New to the F86 platform and have owned it for a few months. Started getting that jerking about a month ago and after lots of troubleshooting, we figured out it was the transfer case. Had the oil changed in the TC and calibrated with ISTA and problem so far seems fixed but dealer did mentioned that front drive shaft will need to be replaced asap. I ordered a replacement already but definitely interested in this upgraded shaft when available.

I would hold off on getting a new 866 driveshaft because it damages the tcase splines over time. The solution to this whole problem is the longer spline yoke driveshaft. You will literally throw away 7-800 on bmw shaft that will be 0 solution. I would hold off a couple weeks if you can, then i should have proper shafts available. 2-3 weeks hopefully

PatriotBori · 02-06-2023, 05:49 PM

Sounds good. No rush. I already ordered a oem replacement so for now i can wait but definitely will keep an eye when the upgraded one is good to go.

Thanks for the info.

mstgeer · 02-23-2023, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dentprotony@gmail.com

I would hold off on getting a new 866 driveshaft because it damages the tcase splines over time. The solution to this whole problem is the longer spline yoke driveshaft. You will literally throw away 7-800 on bmw shaft that will be 0 solution. I would hold off a couple weeks if you can, then i should have proper shafts available. 2-3 weeks hopefully

Any update on the upgraded shaft?

dentprotony@gmail.com · 02-23-2023, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mstgeer

Any update on the upgraded shaft?

Should have long splined sample made first week march, i put a downpayment on 200 pieces, i also have a shop ready to install/build/balance and ship already. Also using SKF ujoints as well, so everything ready except the splined section, sorry it takes a but of time, but i want everything done to my standards, and it is tough to find the right people/companies willing to build/create parts from scratch. Fingers crossed we get there soon, i am on it I promise. DS shields will be ready either tomorrow or monday.

mstgeer · 02-23-2023, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dentprotony@gmail.com

Should have long splined sample made first week march, i put a downpayment on 200 pieces, i also have a shop ready to install/build/balance and ship already. Also using SKF ujoints as well, so everything ready except the splined section, sorry it takes a but of time, but i want everything done to my standards, and it is tough to find the right people/companies willing to build/create parts from scratch. Fingers crossed we get there soon, i am on it I promise. DS shields will be ready either tomorrow or monday.

Thanks for the update. Got the M out last weekend for a drive with no snow and dry roads in NW PA, that never happens in Feb. Really looking forward to installing the upgraded shaft and sheild this spring so I can see what this vehicle is really capable of, as I have yet to experience full throttle acceleration.

SCar24 · 02-26-2023, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dentprotony@gmail.com

Should have long splined sample made first week march, i put a downpayment on 200 pieces, i also have a shop ready to install/build/balance and ship already. Also using SKF ujoints as well, so everything ready except the splined section, sorry it takes a but of time, but i want everything done to my standards, and it is tough to find the right people/companies willing to build/create parts from scratch. Fingers crossed we get there soon, i am on it I promise. DS shields will be ready either tomorrow or monday.

Where will you be selling these?

dentprotony@gmail.com · 02-26-2023, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SCar24

Where will you be selling these?

Will offer them on here and on fb f85/f15 forums

SCar24 · 02-26-2023, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dentprotony@gmail.com

Will offer them on here and on fb f85/f15 forums

Great, then I'll add myself to the pre-launch list of buyers.

mstgeer · 03-31-2023, 05:43 PM

Any update on an ETA for the shaft?

CryptoHeff · 04-18-2023, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dentprotony@gmail.com

Will offer them on here and on fb f85/f15 forums

Any news or updates on this? Gone very quiet.

dentprotony@gmail.com · 04-21-2023, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CryptoHeff

Any news or updates on this? Gone very quiet.

Yes, replied to you in a different post, shop that took on the task of making a yoke for me made it to fit with a factory ujoint, that is smaller than the ujoint I plan on using (skf uj398), and super hard to obtain in the usa. I have to pay for a second mold development (1300 and 30-45 days) , so hopefully will have the correct yoke made in a month or less

tfunk88 · 04-25-2023, 09:12 PM

Hi, do you have an estimated cost for the driveshaft? Thanks!

tfunk88 · 04-28-2023, 08:32 AM

Please let me know when you have these ready. I’m replacing my driveshaft right now but would love an upgraded solution.

JellyStyle · 05-20-2023, 12:30 PM

Im interested as well for a buyer, along with a friend Sophisticated Redneck

Findout.to · 05-23-2023, 11:35 AM

Interested of buying as well. Please let me know how to proceed with the order. Thank you

mstgeer · 05-30-2023, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dentprotony@gmail.com

Yes, replied to you in a different post, shop that took on the task of making a yoke for me made it to fit with a factory ujoint, that is smaller than the ujoint I plan on using (skf uj398), and super hard to obtain in the usa. I have to pay for a second mold development (1300 and 30-45 days) , so hopefully will have the correct yoke made in a month or less

What is the latest?

crystalworks · 06-27-2023, 02:18 PM

Was hoping to hear how this turned out, but just ordered a Febi/Bilstein 866 shaft as they are only ~$300. OE is still ~$800 depending on source. X5 is at 108k miles and I am under it doing the transfer pump. The shaft doesn't look rusty like OPs pictures... but I don't want to take a chance with the kind of damage this failure can cause. $300 is cheap insurance.

GL OP, hope you're still able to get these produced if it's economically feasible for you.

dentprotony@gmail.com · 07-09-2023, 10:18 AM

I had 10 yokes made, 💯 check out to my specs and how i wanted them to be. I put a bulk order in for 300 longer spline yokes , should have them built soon, i have 4 driveshafts already called for, have a few still available (5)

Autobacs · 07-09-2023, 02:19 PM

Price?

dentprotony@gmail.com · 07-09-2023, 06:28 PM

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Price?

Price will be 750-800ish shipped, finalizing it with the shop now

02-06-2023, 05:48 AM	#46
PatriotBori Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: X6M F86 Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	New to the F86 platform and have owned it for a few months. Started getting that jerking about a month ago and after lots of troubleshooting, we figured out it was the transfer case. Had the oil changed in the TC and calibrated with ISTA and problem so far seems fixed but dealer did mentioned that front drive shaft will need to be replaced asap. I ordered a replacement already but definitely interested in this upgraded shaft when available.
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PatriotBori Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: X6M F86 Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Sounds good. No rush. I already ordered a oem replacement so for now i can wait but definitely will keep an eye when the upgraded one is good to go. Thanks for the info.
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03-31-2023, 05:43 PM	#55
mstgeer Private 29 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 017 F85 Donnington Grey, Arago Join Date: May 2012 Location: Waterford, PA iTrader: (2)	Any update on an ETA for the shaft?
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04-25-2023, 09:12 PM	#58
tfunk88 Lieutenant 192 Rep 480 Posts Drives: F15 X5 50i Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: WV iTrader: (0)	Hi, do you have an estimated cost for the driveshaft? Thanks!
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04-28-2023, 08:32 AM	#59
tfunk88 Lieutenant 192 Rep 480 Posts Drives: F15 X5 50i Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: WV iTrader: (0)	Please let me know when you have these ready. I’m replacing my driveshaft right now but would love an upgraded solution. Last edited by tfunk88; 04-28-2023 at 08:33 AM.. Reason: typo
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*Upgraded DRIVESHAFT install/solution *

05-20-2023, 12:30 PM	#60
JellyStyle Builder of Special Cars 202 Rep 483 Posts Drives: G12 B7,F02 750li,E70 X5M,E46M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dallas, TX \| Farmington, UT \| Gainesville, FL iTrader: (0)	Im interested as well for a buyer, along with a friend Sophisticated Redneck
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05-23-2023, 11:35 AM	#61
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06-27-2023, 02:18 PM	#63
crystalworks Captain 522 Rep 628 Posts Drives: Many BMW's Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SA, TX iTrader: (0)	Was hoping to hear how this turned out, but just ordered a Febi/Bilstein 866 shaft as they are only ~$300. OE is still ~$800 depending on source. X5 is at 108k miles and I am under it doing the transfer pump. The shaft doesn't look rusty like OPs pictures... but I don't want to take a chance with the kind of damage this failure can cause. $300 is cheap insurance. GL OP, hope you're still able to get these produced if it's economically feasible for you.
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07-09-2023, 10:18 AM	#64
dentprotony@gmail.com Lieutenant 404 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2018 f85 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Hammond LA iTrader: (2)	I had 10 yokes made, 💯 check out to my specs and how i wanted them to be. I put a bulk order in for 300 longer spline yokes , should have them built soon, i have 4 driveshafts already called for, have a few still available (5)
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