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Ptero · 11-04-2008, 11:18 PM

I drove 120,000 lb, 105 foot long, 9 axle trucks with 36 wheels for many years.
You turn your engine power into momentum and maintain it. The torque to weight ratio is tiny - BUT IT'S ALWAYS ON. Think about it.

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Ptero EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 96 Smart Car ForTwo Pure - '08 Fortwo Pure stripped 90 day: 51.35 mpg (US) BMW 750iL V12 - '90 V12 Wildfire 250C - '08 250C Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I drove 120,000 lb, 105 foot long, 9 axle trucks with 36 wheels for many years. You turn your engine power into momentum and maintain it. The torque to weight ratio is tiny - BUT IT'S ALWAYS ON. Think about it.