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Old 12-02-2009, 11:49 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Bicycle Bob View Post
At this point, I could just add "whatever else" by quoting book chapters, but I see that a couple of the lads are trying to get you started. It is a fascinating study; I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

The GM Sunraycer had 4 wheels and one wheel drive. When I asked Chet Kyle about that, he explained that it helped to provide the steering torque to counter the road camber, with the low thrust needed.
Sauce? Specifically on the drive system employed? (Was it variable wheel drive, like not a dedicated wheel, or just, for instance, the left front wheel?)
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