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Old 06-27-2008, 09:47 PM   #104 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ttoyoda View Post
Maybe I don't understand how the mounts are setup, but doesn't that front mount also need to resist the driving load (torque) which the engine/transmission exerts on the wheels? It's been years since I drove a bug.
True. Hence my statement regarding braking under acceleration/ deceleration. I definitely should have clarified

however the load is less than on a typical FWD setup because the transmission acts as a lever
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