driveshaft safety loop?

**Mitternacht** · 07-23-2008, 10:14 PM

I believe you don't need one if you use a carbon fiber driveshaft. I rather use a CF shaft so 1 it doesn't catapult the car and 2 so it won't tear the floor of the car open.

**2001GTTT** · 07-23-2008, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by Mitternacht

I believe you don't need one if you use a carbon fiber driveshaft. I rather use a CF shaft so 1 it doesn't catapult the car and 2 so it won't tear the floor of the car open.

oh yea that too lol....forgot that small detail.

**Mitternacht** · 07-23-2008, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by 2001GTTT

oh yea that too lol....forgot that small detail.

I'd rather break a $900 driveshaft than have a $2000-3000 bill to repair the floor of the car.

I was watching Pinks one time, and saw that happen to, I think it was a Nova. Happened in the burnout box, big ass hole in the floor of the car, right near the fuel cell.

**Rio94gt** · 07-23-2008, 10:39 PM

yeah and it can also rip your foot off. Id get one.

**CobraII** · 07-29-2008, 03:09 PM

If you're going to race, IHRA rules require the loop if you use slicks, regardless of ET. NHRA requires it on all cars 13.99 and quicker. It's just a good idea to have one.