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Re: 4-speed gear automatic gearbox

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Originally Posted by Maxwell777 View Post
Has anyone done anything like this and do you think it is worth doing?
I really do think that with enough work at it, this could be a better solution than a single or two-speed drive. The real problem that any team faces is shifting speed vs. the actual advantage gained from a new speed.

Side note: I believe that 217 did a CVT in 2002. That may be of interest.
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Last edited by Jeffy : 02-05-2014 at 14:29.