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If I remember right I read somewhere the bus box is about 80#Most of the CVT's ive worked with have an idle ratio of about 3.25 to 1 with larger secondaries the number will go up
The real problem I have with the VW assuming it shifts nice is the size and weight, I can keep my weight close to the MC engine with the clutch, if I don't do reverse, with the VW it is like 200lbs more isn't it?
I am just trying to basically get a MC powered car with no shifting and tons of TQ, reliability and easy power potential. Like a fast version of my Polaris RZR, it soo fun in the bowls because you never have to think about what you are doing, just mash the gas and try not to hit anyone!
I gotta believe this would be a killer combo, why is it nobody seems to think so?
I agree CVT is a proven winner in a dune car. I have never driven one, other than low pwer Rhinos, etc... but folks who have swear by them. Lots of Desert Dog Cyotoes out running around.... If LS happens you can drive my 750 with a cvt and a potent 3 cyl. 2 stroke
Well Eamon at X-18 just replied to my E-mail about buying the setup he uses in his car, I can get the whole clutch setup with the shaft bracing and clutch hub for the engine for about $1400.00 does that sound like a good deal to you guys, I figure it would be a great starter setup for me as I would not have to tune it at all to go riding the first time! He is a great guy and always willing to help it seems. Let me know what you think!
The real problem I have with the VW assuming it shifts nice is the size and weight, I can keep my weight close to the MC engine with the clutch, if I don't do reverse, with the VW it is like 200lbs more isn't it? Not to mention I have no room for it as the engine would then have to be mounted longitudinally vs transverse for the clutch. I am just trying to basically get a MC powered car with no shifting and tons of TQ, reliability and easy power potential. Like a fast version of my Polaris RZR, it soo fun in the bowls because you never have to think about what you are doing, just mash the gas and try not to hit anyone!Anyone know what the gear reduction of these clutches will be if any? It seems they would have some but maybe I don't understand how they work yet.Am I wrong to be trying this? Maybe I am chasing something that is not that great, it seems nobody really likes the idea, would a car that weighs literally 1100ish with me in it not be a rocket even with a stock ECO? I have been in the X-18 and its like nearly 2X heavier than mine and it really moved pretty good and does like 100mph top end. I gotta believe this would be a killer combo, why is it nobody seems to think so?
So if I just fabbed a little housing to hold oil in and use sealed bearings, you don't think it would hold? I think I could get it to live, and it would be very simple to build, just use the sealed type pillow blocks and silicone them to the outer plates on either side then fill er up... Maybe im too dumb for this kind of stuff and it wont work, just seems easy, the only enemy there is heat right?