whose got em? Spoke to a certifier today who says I'm going to need two of them. Bugger. Anyone know where I can find the rules about the loops - I just want some more info to make sure I do it right. As far as I know they need to be constructed from 50x6mm metal strapping, and located with 150mm of the universal joints. Any more info you got would be great.

Sorry can't help on the rules but I know Hayden mentioned something about this not to long ago http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-310655359.htm (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Performance/Other/auction-310655359.htm)

got them put on my ute when i put a lexus v8 in them. You can buy them not sure where from as guy who did my conversion sourced them but was $400 fitted.

yip you will need two if you still running the two piece shaft,one if its one piece shaft. the one mike posted up is my listing,easy to fit up. came from performance parts in takanini. think i payed 80 for it.

i never had to put one in as he said that i have a "turbo Spec Driveshaft" who are you getting to certify it tom??

yes must be made of 50x6mm steel and must do a complete loop right around the drive shaft . also must be bolted throught the floor with four bolts that must be of a certain size but been a little while now so cant remember sorry.and also must have large washers on the inside of the floor. ill try get some pics up of mine but its kind of in a million pieces at the moment but yeah ill see what i can do.

Danny; I spoke to the guy you recommended. (Good bloke, very helpful) He said because it wasn't a turbo driveshaft (is there actually any difference between a 3.0 and turbo shaft?) and because of the significant power increase it was necessary to have them. Hayden; if you can get a pic that would be great. Did you need a front loop? The certifier said I may be able to modify the front gearbox member (?) (looks like a smile he said!!), but he wasn't sure if it was in the correct place or not.

Ring Tony at Steelie Gears

i heard that loops were only for when you lowered the car, but only what i heard

oh ok,yeah i thought they were the same lol

Have you ever seen the damage caused by a free range tailshaft at full noise ??? Tailshaft loops are a must if your running any sort of power

yeah iv seen it,its disgusting lol,

I better look into it then my wag has been lowered for ages - Is it a cert thing or should they pick it up doing warrants ?

Mike you will be fine with the power you have, once you get over 300rwkw start looking at one

I made some driveshaft loops for my hotrod when i was building it, wasnt to hard just cut a thick wall pipe in half an added some flat steel to make it an oval shape. Then just bolted it on.

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ_GTS [View Post] Danny; I spoke to the guy you recommended. (Good bloke, very helpful) He said because it wasn't a turbo driveshaft (is there actually any difference between a 3.0 and turbo shaft?) and because of the significant power increase it was necessary to have them. Hayden; if you can get a pic that would be great. Did you need a front loop? The certifier said I may be able to modify the front gearbox member (?) (looks like a smile he said!!), but he wasn't sure if it was in the correct place or not. heres some pics sorry about the quality tried to take them without jacking up the car. with the front loop i managed to get away with welding the loop to the little cross member that sits just behind the gearbox Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

that loop thats welded to your cross member,is it bolted to the body anywhere other than the cross member

Quote: Originally Posted by UNONT2 [View Post] that loop thats welded to your cross member,is it bolted to the body anywhere other than the cross member na just bolted where the crossmember bolts to the body my old car was done exactly the same

and its a full loop,right around the tunnel,good idea man,i might have to do the same,

Quote: Originally Posted by UNONT2 [View Post] and its a full loop,right around the tunnel,good idea man,i might have to do the same, yeah man sure is