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Re: Timing Belts for 6W Drive
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Originally Posted by Cory
Oops. Maybe I totally invented that in my head then.
I recall someone using belts recently and not liking it much. Guess it wasn't 125.
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Cory,
We did use belts this season (2008), but ended up having a lot of success with them. We used 25 chain in 2007.
As for the original topic,
I have posted on a few threads already (a quick search should churn them up). Belts are definitely something teams can do, but as stated above, tension is key with them. We used kevlar reinforced belts which basically eliminated "stretching" so we did not need an active way of adjusting the tension. I would suggest doing a lot of research to make sure they are something you want to consider.
Right now I could not tell you what our plan is for the upcoming season. We are proud we used belts effectively and we will see what the game is before we commit to using them again.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Brando
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