{"product_id":"dss-1-piece-carbon-fiber-driveshaft-subaru-wrx-ge8-gh8-r160-rear-5-speed","title":"DSS 1-Piece Carbon Fiber Driveshaft - Subaru WRX (GE8\/GH8) - R160 Rear \/ 5-Speed","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDSS Subaru 2008-2014 WRX 5-Speed (R160 Rear) 1-Piece Carbon Fiber Driveshaft SUSH11-C\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDriveshaft Shop builds its carbon fibre driveshafts for drivers who push their cars well beyond factory limits, and this one-piece unit is designed to replace the failure-prone factory two-piece shaft on the \u003cstrong\u003eSubaru WRX\u003c\/strong\u003e. Where the OEM design flexes and eventually gives out under increased power and grip, the DSS carbon fibre shaft removes the centre bearing and joint altogether, cutting rotating mass while adding strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing covers the \u003cstrong\u003eSubaru WRX\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-speed manual with R160 rear differential, built across the \u003cstrong\u003eGE8\/GH8\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGV8\/GR8\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis generations from 2008 to 2014. SKU SUSH11-C is specific to this drivetrain and diff combination, so confirm your gearbox and rear diff type before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This driveshaft is designed for the 5-speed manual WRX fitted with the R160 rear differential only. It is not a direct fit for 6-speed STI applications or vehicles running a different rear diff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece carbon fibre construction replaces the factory two-piece design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates the centre support bearing, a common failure point under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced rotating mass compared to the factory steel driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for increased power, higher RPM and repeated hard launches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered specifically for the R160 rear differential and 5-speed manual drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVehicle compatibility, OEM part numbers, and fitment notes are provided in the tabs above. Please confirm your WRX's model year, gearbox type and rear differential configuration before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this driveshaft suits your build? Contact our team at \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@chicaneaustralia.com.au\"\u003esales@chicaneaustralia.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e for expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drive Shaft Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53689482543397,"sku":"610170","price":2745.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/2943\/6709\/files\/Carbon-Yoke-1024x683_12fbe2d6-166b-4233-8129-0a4595a8a31a.png?v=1787893080","url":"https:\/\/www.chicaneaustralia.com.au\/products\/dss-1-piece-carbon-fiber-driveshaft-subaru-wrx-ge8-gh8-r160-rear-5-speed","provider":"Chicane Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}