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Old 11-07-2018, 10:01 AM   #24 (permalink)
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I'm sure elec. hub motors are heavier than conventional cars regarding sprung wight, but how much so?

I would like to sit down and do some math on this one day.

Weight of brake rotors, calipers, pads, bearings, hub, wheel/rims, parking/emergency brake.... verses electric hub motor assembly.
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