> Subaru pioneered the use of CVT for passenger cars, and then
abandoned it. >
Daf used a CVT based on variable V-belt transmissions for a while on
the Daf 55 (I think that is what it was called in Europe)
They were around in the late '60s I think. and had much the same
features you describe -- sluggish etc.
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From "Swift Justice" <samesq at pacbell.net>
To: "Gerard" <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
Cc: "Spridget Mail List" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: 12 January 2002 23:08
Subject: Re: Was Subaru Power in a Spridget
> Hey, I said it would be interesting, not reliable.
>
> Subaru pioneered the use of CVT for passenger cars, and then
abandoned it.
> Why? It is really not suited for heavy car type applications, and
the darn
> tranny kept shedding links on the band. (I know, I was one of the
actual test
> car drivers for the thing) It accelerated like a slug too, (4 door
justy)
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