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03.12.2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianG View Post
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Being belt driven, there's a fair bit of drag just from the drivetrain. And if I decide to go faster, the extra torque will pull a taller gearing easier.

Besides, I did some more work tonight and I really have to get a 60mm motor now...
Why, did you add a bunch of weight? I agree with you on the drag issue. I cannot imagine that any belt car could be smoother than a shaft driven one... Maybe I have not experienced a pro level belt car yet. The tamiya 4wd tc that I had setup for speed runs was so smooth you it felt like it did not have diffs in it. It would barely slow down during off power coasting...
   
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