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Re: 4-speed gear automatic gearbox

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Originally Posted by Jeffy View Post
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 2008. That may be of interest.
Here's 217's whitepaper on their CVT (from 2002). http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/1361