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  1. sinkworks

    aluminum spindles

    would carbon fiber have enough durability in that type of application where load is constantly varied. Is carbon fiber becoming the answer to most strength/wieght issues? I hope you guys will continue to respond to this thread.
  2. sinkworks

    curious about engine breaking

    i think that there really is no more additional wear on the motor unless you do something drastic, such as 3rd to 1st, in reality you shouldn't even be needing to downshift for 1st except for from a stop. 2nd gear is far enough on the downshift unless you have a lamborghini which does like 90 in...
  3. sinkworks

    aluminum spindles

    i know aluminum is not ideal for durability purposes, but for the advancement of a position in racing, an aluminum one that works for 1 race will be fine. i also think about the possibilty of titanium to keep the strength up but weight down. i also see that these would cost a lot, but for...
  4. sinkworks

    aluminum spindles

    What about a cast titanium spindle?
  5. sinkworks

    aluminum spindles

    i know applications such as honda use cast steel or iron spindles but does anyone make aluminum spindles and how feasible is it for a race application?

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