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Re: pic: 971 Friction Clutch Transmission Insides

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Originally Posted by T^2 View Post
I don't understand this viewpoint. Yes, it's cool, but it feels like a solution in search of a problem.
And I don't understand this viewpoint....

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard View Post
You can debate whether or not their overall goal is valid or cost effective, but please don't say that it's a solution in search of a problem. Valid analysis and engineering went into this, and it wasn't created for the sake of coolness.

...but it is EXTREMELY cool.

If you are unsure as to the exact purpose of someone's particular project (one that they've more than likely poured a tremendous amount of blood, sweat, tears and money into)- there are a number of different ways to approach that viewpoint that will not cutdown someone else's hard effort.

Possibly begin a dialogue centering around why shortening shifting time is important to 971...



Also keep in mind that you do not necessarily need to optimize-for-efficiency every single action your team takes. Sometimes doing something the hard way, or doing something new, or even something for the sake of coolness can be a great exercise in teamwork and inspiration...


Travis, Austin and co., a job very well done. This is a really cool little clutch. Are you guys feeling good about trying to implement it this upcoming season? (Assuming shifting makes sense for the game).

-Brando
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