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  1. 05-23-2006, 06:54 PM #1
    3kgtdrvr
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    brake bands and planetary gears are what make up convention trannys, cvts use pulleys and a steel braided belt
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    Quote Originally Posted by 3kgtdrvr
    brake bands and planetary gears are what make up convention trannys, cvts use pulleys and a steel braided belt
    You are correct, i was thinking of another variable output tranny design ive seen using a single planetary gearset and a band that varied tension.
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