I've been thinking of upgrading my axles to prevent my stock ones from breaking. Does anyone know what is the composition of the alloy of the oem axles?
So far here's the list of the aftermarket axles I know, please feel free to add to the list
1. DSS http://www.driveshaftshop.com/impor...i-axle-hub-kits-1200hp-pro-level-axle-hub-kit
I don't know how durable the DSS and I don't know the quality as well, I just read other people complaining about the rated hp and it breaks at much less hp, I don't know if it break due to abuse or mis use. I also read from one customer about the Al DS vibrates, at least the piece that he bought.
2. Albins http://www.albinsgear.com.au/products_manufacturer.php?headerbar=8#subaru
I have no idea what hp or whp it can handle. Buying it in the US is proving to be a PITA for me. I PMed one vendor in other forum asking about the price, I never got any answer at all. Another vendor requires a US based paypal account which I don't have. I emailed the Canadian distributor, I never got any reply.
3. Group N axles sold by RCM http://www.rogerclarkmotorsport.co.uk/shop.asp?catsLevel=199
I don't know if they have a model for 07 STI and the price of the axles are really very expensive. It's a price level I'm not willing to pay or at least I can spend the money on something else. I'm confident that buying it from RCM won't be a problem for me since I bought several products from them already and I can say that RCM is very friendly and accomodating, my only problem will be the price of that Group N axles.
Having this problems, I'm starting to think that maybe I just buy billet Titanium Rod and have it machined to the size of my oem axle. One of my friend here who owns a machine shop told me that I might have a problem with the balancing thus it might vibrate.
I consulted my engine builder and he told me he knows a local machine shop that can machine Ti and balance it too. Sounds like a good deal to me. I wanna know my other options too.
So far here's the list of the aftermarket axles I know, please feel free to add to the list
1. DSS http://www.driveshaftshop.com/impor...i-axle-hub-kits-1200hp-pro-level-axle-hub-kit
I don't know how durable the DSS and I don't know the quality as well, I just read other people complaining about the rated hp and it breaks at much less hp, I don't know if it break due to abuse or mis use. I also read from one customer about the Al DS vibrates, at least the piece that he bought.
2. Albins http://www.albinsgear.com.au/products_manufacturer.php?headerbar=8#subaru
I have no idea what hp or whp it can handle. Buying it in the US is proving to be a PITA for me. I PMed one vendor in other forum asking about the price, I never got any answer at all. Another vendor requires a US based paypal account which I don't have. I emailed the Canadian distributor, I never got any reply.
3. Group N axles sold by RCM http://www.rogerclarkmotorsport.co.uk/shop.asp?catsLevel=199
I don't know if they have a model for 07 STI and the price of the axles are really very expensive. It's a price level I'm not willing to pay or at least I can spend the money on something else. I'm confident that buying it from RCM won't be a problem for me since I bought several products from them already and I can say that RCM is very friendly and accomodating, my only problem will be the price of that Group N axles.
Having this problems, I'm starting to think that maybe I just buy billet Titanium Rod and have it machined to the size of my oem axle. One of my friend here who owns a machine shop told me that I might have a problem with the balancing thus it might vibrate.
I consulted my engine builder and he told me he knows a local machine shop that can machine Ti and balance it too. Sounds like a good deal to me. I wanna know my other options too.
