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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 08:14 AM
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why don't fwd dsms don't use traction bars like the hondas?
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 09:11 AM
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Define traction bars? mabye you mean wheelie bars? if so, then DSMs do.
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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Interesting, never seen those, mabye its just difference in suspension, or no one has made em yet.
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 04:34 PM
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yes, those traction bars. It's possible those bars can be adapted to dsm's
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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I'd have to guess it's because most of the development effort goes into AWD stuff. You should see if the people that make those would be willing to expand into DSM applications, maybe using your car as a test bed if they're close enough.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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Yes, I was going to buy a set and fab it to work on my car.
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