ftoomsh 5 1 Cars Posted May 20, 2014 Just wanted to know everyones thoughts on skf driveshafts seeing as geniune seem to be obsolete now. Will be going on 1.9 mi16 tarmac rallycar with approx 200bhp (be1) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan77 78 1 Cars Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) I've just recently had SKF driveshafts put on mine. I've got a normal 1.9 road car so can't really compare to your spec, but they are fine and I have no issues when fitting anything SKF to my car. Edited May 20, 2014 by Alan77 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ftoomsh 5 1 Cars Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks for reply but as you say with sticky tyres and more power, jumps and landings etc etc all puts a mahoosive strain on transmission and associated parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,561 Posted May 20, 2014 I have used the SKF shafts on my 205 Mi16 track car. So far they have done half a day at Donington on slicks with no issues whatsoever. I have tried pretty much every make of driveshaft out there over the last few years and have had numerous problems with the lengths being incorrect, or even worse the shafts breaking clean in half. So the SKF ones seem a good buy from my experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ftoomsh 5 1 Cars Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks tom. Mister Auto is doing 309 shafts for approx £63 each delivered. I am really struggling to find anywhere else that selling them. I was hoping to get gkn but may have to settle for skf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,561 Posted May 20, 2014 I bought from Mister Auto. No issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted May 20, 2014 Is that price on an exchange basis? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 328 1 Cars Posted May 20, 2014 I just sourced 309 gen shafts and have two pairs of 205 1.9 shafts under my bed. They are out there still Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan77 78 1 Cars Posted May 20, 2014 I also bought from mr auto, new boxed, no exchange... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ftoomsh 5 1 Cars Posted May 21, 2014 I just sourced 309 gen shafts and have two pairs of 205 1.9 shafts under my bed. They are out there still I have tried my 2 local pug dealers and they tell me they are no longer available Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 328 1 Cars Posted May 21, 2014 They are but ask them to do a search. If you want me to search on your behalf, PM your requirements. 309 shafts will be hard as there scarce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ftoomsh 5 1 Cars Posted May 21, 2014 I am after 309 1.9 gti shafts Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 328 1 Cars Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Could get one easily enough if it was there, the other side would be more tricky. The one that is potentially available to me is showing as genuine refurbed. Only thing that concerns me about driveshaft's as I have found on occasions the wrong shaft in the correct box... Edited May 21, 2014 by farmer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ftoomsh 5 1 Cars Posted May 21, 2014 What sort of money are they?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 328 1 Cars Posted May 21, 2014 The exchanged shaft I was talking about above retailed at just shy off £127. Would have shipping on top and the potential risk of the wrong shaft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ftoomsh 5 1 Cars Posted May 21, 2014 Ill leave that then as could buy two from mr auto for that.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 328 1 Cars Posted May 21, 2014 More than likely. My mate paid about 300 quid for a pair new ones. I would guess they would be just about priceless on ebay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoodygoodwood 72 3 Cars Posted May 22, 2014 Can recommend Mr Auto , delivered quickly from France in genuine SKF packaging . Cheap or free postage is not bad considering how far they have to come .Read the Ebay posts carefully for number of splines /length etc to make sure you get the correct ones . Mine was for my Miami 309 GTi . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ftoomsh 5 1 Cars Posted May 22, 2014 Can recommend Mr Auto , delivered quickly from France in genuine SKF packaging . Cheap or free postage is not bad considering how far they have to come .Read the Ebay posts carefully for number of splines /length etc to make sure you get the correct ones . Mine was for my Miami 309 GTi . Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawning 11 Posted December 1, 2015 I bought a pair of skf driveshafts for my 205 xs from mister auto. The passenger side was fitted by the garage and stopped the driveshaft knock from the original. I recently replaced the drivers side one but before I put it on I thought there was somthing wrong with it as the inner joint was really stiff and not spinning, no supprise it made a knocking sound once fitted I bought the shafts about 4 months ago, I have emailed mr auto but no reply. Maybe I should try skf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calvinhorse 870 Posted December 1, 2015 Yeah I wasn't over impressed with my skf driveshafts, the splines wouldn't fit and they knock MrAuto asked me for feedback so I told them and they never replied! But cheap buy twice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawning 11 Posted December 3, 2015 A brand new driveshaft that knocks is crazy, the old one I took of was actually fine. Luckily I managed to order one from a pug garage in scotland that had one hanging around, and they charged me 100 inc vat and deliver so at least saved 50 on the rrp. Just waiting for delivery at the mo been a few days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
