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pete c · 01-28-2012, 08:25 AM

slipper clutches are used in racing. they do allow some off throttle slipping, but not complete freewheeling. i believe they are used smooth out high rpm downshifts so they rear tire doesn't break loose.

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pete c Master EcoModder Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: ellington, ct Posts: 831 Thanks: 44 Thanked 104 Times in 80 Posts	slipper clutches are used in racing. they do allow some off throttle slipping, but not complete freewheeling. i believe they are used smooth out high rpm downshifts so they rear tire doesn't break loose.