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Old 03-01-2004, 01:36 AM
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Default Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Rear traction

Originally posted by Sow&Steady
1- you have very little drag when you have rear overdrive hence greater speeds in general,
Correct. You are able to run tire splits / overdrive without the drivetrain of the front dragging the rear or vice versa because the moment when power is off, the front drivetrain is disengaged from the rear.

Originally posted by Sow&Steady
2- it is generally lighter (most times even lighter than a solid) hence translate to less rotational mass and more speed and
Don't think so. A one piece "solid" spool is still lighter in terms of rotational mass.

Originally posted by Sow&Steady
3- because you can coast or glide into a corner (usually faster than gliding with a diff or solid) you get smoother and faster cornering.
Correct. That's because the one way acts like a diff with a very light weight oil inside when off power.
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