03-17-2014, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Superhatch
Kers (see Mclaren P1)
--I have, at cars shows. Not everyone can afford 7-figure toys
DLC (diamond like coating)
--NASCAR, too
VVT (Honda developed VTEC in F1)
--1980's motorcycles
DSG Transmissions
--Becoming obsolete as full automatics improve (see Lexus LFA, 2015 Corvette Z06)
Tire Tech (not from auto mfgs, but another example)
--First radial patented in 1915
Disc Brakes (F1 tech from the 50's)
--Actually 1902 Lanchester, from the land of McLaren
Carbon fiber tech
--Deep pockets and difficult to repair compared to aluminum
DOHC motors (Also older F1 tech)
--1912 Pugeot
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Last edited by torqdork; 03-18-2014 at 12:30 AM.
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