GR Yaris (Gen 2) Has anyone installed a carbon fiber driveshaft on the GR Yaris?

[JJT]

Hi everyone,
I’m considering installing a carbon fiber driveshaft on my GR Yaris and I’d like to know if anyone here has already done it.
I’m especially interested in:

• Whether there are plug & play options available for our model.
• What differences you’ve noticed compared to the OEM driveshaft in terms of weight, responsiveness, vibrations, or reliability.
• Any issues you’ve experienced (breakage, noises, play) in daily driving or on track.
• And most importantly, which brands or suppliers you would recommend in Europe.
• Any experience, advice or recommendation would be greatly appreciated .

Thanks in advance!

 

[Phil1291]

I also have a video about the installation, but this video sums the experience up quite okay.

 

[JJT]

Thanks for the video, Phil. So I understand that you have ruled out the carbon fiber driveshaft due to its lack of reliability.

 

[Phil1291]

That sounds like an accurate and polite description.

I tested them twice, once with having them balanced here.
Both times they where destroyed in a matter of 1-2 laps.
So in my opinion, they‘re garbage.

 

[Juri-GR4]

Third time's a charm

Surely there must be an alternative to J Fiber?

 

[Phil1291]

Third time's a charm

Surely there must be an alternative to J Fiber?

Happy to test if, for example, Driveshaftshop would make one.