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Old 02-28-2016, 04:54 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ksa8907 View Post
Ahem....

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Yeah, I have seen things like that for years but its just another variation of a hub motor, you've got grime and vibration to deal with, copper wire connections don't deal with that type of thing very well.

Add to that the bearing wear out much more rapidly, even on rear now steering wheels.

If they could move the motor in so it wouldn't be suspended then they might have something

Even if it was in slightly it would still be less direct impact than in the hub it would be better.

Ah well.
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