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Old 10-25-2005, 05:02 AM
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Which would you prefer? Belt Driven or Shaft Driven cars? Which is the best belt driven and the best shaft driven brands and models ?
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i don't think we need to start another nuclear holocaust.
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Originally Posted by macnkitty2002
i don't think we need to start another nuclear holocaust.
Hahaha! Just wondering why others opt for belts and others for shafts.
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not to be rude but if you do a search on this, you will find your answer
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Originally Posted by ALBERTO
not to be rude but if you do a search on this, you will find your answer
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i prefer shafties just because they seem to be snappier and the drivetrain holds up better.
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Originally Posted by ALBERTO
not to be rude but if you do a search on this, you will find your answer
This is the reason why I ask here. Asking questions is part of research. Right?
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Run!!! Run away fast from this topic

All you need to do is pic a race caliber Touring car that you local hobby shop has parts on the wall for. Nuff said
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great answers dudes. this topic also reminds me of "which is better EP or GP?"
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http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthre...ighlight=shaft

http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthre...ighlight=shaft

http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthre...ighlight=shaft

http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthre...ighlight=shaft

http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthre...ighlight=shaft

http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthre...ighlight=shaft

I did the research for you. I've only hit the tip of the iceburg when it comes to info you could use.
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everyone will stick by thier own kits/drivetrain preference. my advice to you is run the car that you like. both has its pros and cons so dont get hungup with drivetrain.
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ARGHHHHHHH

Not AGAIN!!!!!!!!! lmao












oh by the way................ Belt
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What is better? plain M&M's or with Peanuts?
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Peanut, you get more bang for the buck
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I like both...hehehehehehehehehehe
Hey there you go....Get both....I did....I found out which I liked better...Then you will know which is better for you...
They both win and they both loose...
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See if some guys at the track will let you take there car around the track a few laps so you can see which kind of drive train suits your driving style...

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