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Old 07-04-2011, 10:07 AM   #3 (permalink)
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The issue with dox boxes in terms of using them in a car is the speed of the clutch (and flywheel and engine if the clutch is engaged) changes instantly. And a clutch/flywheel/engine on a car weighs a LOT more than a motorbike. I can't see that being good for drivetrain longevity (and face it, cars are bigger, heavier, and generally do 5x the mileage of the average bike before being crushed).

That said, if someone were to design an ultra-agressive synchro ring (that still allowed some slip), it could be do-able.

Ok so my next dumb idea is to modify syncro rings for more bite. Something like a button clutch...
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