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Re: pic: Single Stage Ballshifter
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Originally Posted by Chris is me
I'm not so much saying that the two ratios literally wouldn't work / spin, though if that's an issue then there's another problem. I'm basically saying the two speeds / gear ratios on the ballshifter won't be very different, which really minimizes the benefit of shifting in the first place.
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That depends on what you want to use each gear for. I personally think 1.82 is perfect.
What is the thickness of the plates? They look like 1/4". You could probably get away with 1/8" or less depending on how they are mounted to the chassis.
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