11-12-2005, 12:49 PM
Tex, I see your point, but I question how well the stock clutches on buggies really work. I see a LOT of wheel spin on buggies around here.
I think the majority of that is from lack of throttle control but I'm sure that being able to fine tune a clutch like a slipper is very important. Of course most guys won't spend the time and so, for them, it's not worth it I'm sure. But, there must be a reason why this is important to the pros.
I especially like the part about reducing bearing wear. Most pro buggy guys check and/or replace their clutch bearings after every 2nd heat. And I couldn't tell you how many times I've heard about a guy losing a clutch bearing and that costing him the A-Main in a 45 min. race. Sadly, we'll never have a 45min A-main in this region.
Overall, I think this clutch appears to be a step in the right drection if not the ultimate solution for top drivers.
I think the majority of that is from lack of throttle control but I'm sure that being able to fine tune a clutch like a slipper is very important. Of course most guys won't spend the time and so, for them, it's not worth it I'm sure. But, there must be a reason why this is important to the pros.
I especially like the part about reducing bearing wear. Most pro buggy guys check and/or replace their clutch bearings after every 2nd heat. And I couldn't tell you how many times I've heard about a guy losing a clutch bearing and that costing him the A-Main in a 45 min. race. Sadly, we'll never have a 45min A-main in this region.
Overall, I think this clutch appears to be a step in the right drection if not the ultimate solution for top drivers.