This is Cv Splined Drive Hard anodizing Drive Tube 80mm for the Hot Racing Cv Splined Drive RVO288RC FEATURES CNC Aluminum construction, Black in color Black hard coat anodize Engineered for ultra-smooth shaft sliding operation INCLUDES One 80mm Slider Driveshafts Comment Aluminum Hard Coat Anodizing is similar to standard anodizing in that both are controlled electrochemical processes. The key difference is that hard coat anodizing provides a surface that is more wear resistant and has a smoother and harder surface than standard anodizing.