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Drive Belt vs. Chains

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16-01-2013, 17:34

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Re: Drive Belt vs. Chains

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Originally Posted by Mk.32

I believe 11 MORT has been doing it for awhile to. They work great if you can design it properly.

We've had a lot of success with using belts in the drive system. It does not provide any more efficiency than chain, but it just makes the drive a bit cleaner. If you space them correctly, they'll never break and rarely slip. We've gone through 5 event seasons with no upkeep necessary.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me!

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