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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 02:15 AM
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Honestly I don't know the brand it came with the car when I bought I test fit it on the car with no problems it was most definatly lighter than the stocker but the car is DD so don't need it when I could use the $. Will trade for some stuff have a turbo 94 and I could use a SAFC/piggyback also need a rollbar for the car. Looking for $250 cash wise plus shipping/delivery. Can email pics or text them.
Old Nov 4, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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$180 plus shipping
Old Nov 4, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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Here is a picture I'm open to trades mainly looking for engine, exterior and suspension parts.
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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Looks like a homebrew type deal. Is it balanced?
Old Nov 4, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Honestly couldn't tell you came with the car I bought.
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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Where are you located?
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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I've got an SAFC I'd be willing to trade for it. I can get some pictures of it tonight.
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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What kind of SAFC?
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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Could you look to see if there are any wieghts welded to it. That should imply it was balanced. I am interested in it.
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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I'll look at it but I doubt it is.
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo94MX5
What kind of SAFC?
It looks like this:



I'll get some actual pictures tonight if you're interested.

I really don't NEED the driveshaft, so if miata2fast wants to buy it outright I'll hang back and let him jump on it. Then if you want the SAFC it's still sitting in my extra bedroom.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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Lol same SAFC I have now but it's broken so it'd be plug and play would be nice but I know they sell used for only about $100
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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No welded on weights
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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Balancing costs $60. Definitely sell it to Troy.
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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Well considering what they normally cost else where I still don't think it's that bad.
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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I just picked up a new driveshaft for my Dart the other day, I am going to go back and ask him how much it would cost to have an aluminum shaft made. My cost was 165 for an all new driveshaft, new tube, yoke, u-joints, painted, and balanced. It makes me wonder. This was steel of course.
Old Nov 6, 2012 | 01:03 AM
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aluminum is super expensive cost me $30 for 18 gauge piece 12x12 or something like that.
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