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Old June 13th 09, 04:13 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
TomP[_2_]
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Default honda s600 chain final drive? but why?

z wrote:

> turns out the old Honda s600 little sporty cars had a differential and
> half shafts in the rear, but then little sealed chain drives from the
> end of the half shaft to the rear wheel on either side. ???? just to
> reduce unsprung weight?? only reason i can think of.


When you see Honda products that incorporate seemingly illogical or
unconventional methods, it's be cause Honda does not like to pay patent
royalties. So, they solve the problem by other "original" means.

"Honda, we make "It" different."


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