BMW Drivetrain Parts

The stock center support bearing carrier is engineered to minimize noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) in the cabin by loosely securing the center bearing with a soft rubber bushing. However, this design allows the driveshaft to move off-center during launches and shifts, reducing throttle response and causing drivetrain oscillations. Over time, the rubber bushing can sag or dry rot, leading to misalignment of the driveshaft.

Prevent or fix this common problem with JXB Performance's Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Upgrade! This upgrade features a simple yet highly effective 2-piece design that makes installation and bushing replacement effortless. The stock carrier is cut away, and the JXB bushings securely "clamp" the driveshaft bearing in place, ensuring constant driveshaft alignment.

The Street bushing option from JXB is the most popular choice, offering a significant improvement over the stock design while keeping NVH levels minimal.

Note: Some light NVH, such as a soft hum, may occur at certain speeds. However, with a modified exhaust or open windows, it’s unlikely to be noticeable.

Installation is straightforward and doesn’t require removing the driveshaft. The 2-piece design clamps directly onto the OEM bearing, though removing the old carrier will require a cutting tool.

Need replacement or additional bushings? See T#4799658 for replacement street bushings.

YCW Engineering introduces their 100% dry carbon fiber driveshafts for BMW, setting a new standard in performance drivetrain solutions. Constructed entirely of dry carbon fiber with forged 6061 aluminum ends, these driveshafts are significantly lighter than the OEM steel, weighing in at only 11 lbs. This reduction in weight allows for smoother power transfer to the rear differential, enhancing the driving experience.

With over 15 years of experience in the performance driveline field, YCW Engineering has quickly emerged as a leading manufacturer. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is evident in every product, from carbon driveshafts to coilovers and sport axles.

• Lightweight Construction: Made from 100% dry carbon fiber, reducing weight to just 11 lbs.
• Enhanced Power Transfer: Smoother power transfer to the rear differential for improved driving feel.
• Precision Engineering: Balanced to 12,000 RPM and machined to within 0.02mm of OEM tolerances.
• High Torque Capacity: Stress tested to withstand over 4000 lb-ft of torque.
• Quality Assurance: Crafted with over 15 years of performance driveline experience.

Upgrade your BMW with YCW Engineering's dry carbon fiber driveshafts for superior performance and reliability.

Experience unmatched performance with YCW Engineering's 100% dry carbon fiber driveshafts for your BMW. Crafted with precision from dry carbon fiber and forged 6061 aluminum ends, these driveshafts are remarkably lightweight at just 11lbs, significantly lighter than OEM steel. Enjoy smoother power transfer to the rear differential, enhancing your driving experience.

Key Benefits:

• Lightweight construction improves power transfer
• Precision-balanced design ensures smooth operation
• Machined with precision flanges/joints for optimal fit
• Stress-tested to withstand extreme torque levels

YCW Engineering, a leading manufacturer in performance drivetrain solutions, offers a range of racing drivetrain applications, including bespoke development. With over 15 years of experience in performance driveline products, YCW Engineering prides itself on quality and customer satisfaction. Whether you need carbon driveshafts, coilovers, or sport axles, YCW Engineering has the products to complete your BMW build.

One of the most satisfying upgrades you can make to your BMW is to its factory shifter mechanism. By reducing the shifter's throw, you can give your manual transmission BMW a sportier, more precise feel. However, with so many different "short shift kits" out there, how can you be sure you're making the right decision? With the introduction of the Rogue Engineering OCTANE short shift kit, the choice is now crystal clear!

Rogue Engineering refuses to compromise with "lever substitution" as a method of short shift kit development. Rather than using actual test vehicles for their products, some companies actually dig through OEM factory parts diagrams to determine which factory levers can be substituted with others. This "lever substitution" method of introducing product is unacceptable. These shift kits have been developed and perfected through years of experience in proven short shifter technology, by Co-Founder, Ben Liaw. As longtime BMW enthusiasts know, Ben was single-handedly responsible for introducing and developing the idea of affordable, BMW factory-like, short shift kits for late model BMWs (BL/SS for those young enough to remember!). 

Rogue Engineering idea of a short shift kit is not substituting levers in place of factory ones just because "they fit". Throughout the 80s until recently, BMW was notorious for using only a few specific shifter levers for their manual transmission vehicles. For other companies, making just a few "replacement levers" and offering them in place of those factory part numbers was an easy way of calling it a short shift kit. Unfortunately, for those companies, BMW started using many different part numbers making it more difficult to just "swap in a lever".

Rogue Engineering only develops it's short shift kit with test vehicles in their facility, testing numerous prototypes, offering others to test it before settling on its final design. They feel that this old school, real world testing is the best way when modifying OEM ergonomic, sensory-based controls.