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03-12-2008, 22:16

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"West Coast" drive?

I've heard references to "West Coast"-style drivetrains a few times now on CD, and am puzzled as to what that means.

The only real information I've been able to dig up is:

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Originally Posted by lukevanoort

Unless you are mounting your wheels directly on the transmission output shaft (West Coast Drive style)

Is that it, or does a West Coast drive entail more than that?

Also, what are the performance implications (positive or negative) of the use of such a drivetrain?

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