Originally Posted by AntH3000

Hmm, interesting. Could this not be overcome with speedo punch settings. In terms of traction, in theory could you not get more with shaft? With belt drive the inertia reaction of the motor would reduce force on the rear wheels under accel, if I have got the direction of rotation correct. For cars with comparatively long thin dimensions I just think there are opportunities for big reductions in polar moment of inertia with shaft drive and shorty lipo setup as per exotek.