[Travis Covington]

Yes, automotive torques are measured at the wheels in a ~1:1 gear or at the crank... However, I will stand by my original point that 170 foot pounds of torque at the wheels is still more than a honda civics engine can output. Correction: (without a transmission)


I am not saying this will withstand that torque, as there is no factor of safety present, I am simply giving a basis for comparison for those who see these results as just numbers.

Also, with regards to cost effectiveness, that's not always true. This project was based around a model of weight being the utmost concern, and cost being forth of fifth down the line. Also, weight can become a cost savings itself. When it costs ~$3,000 to $5,000 per pound (estimate) to send a sattelite into space, that weight savings sometimes can create an economic savings greater than the added cost of manufacturing.