Just browsed this topic...
I am not an M3W owner.
Has anyone tried a Teflon or similar coating on the rear sprocket?
Also, isn't there a danger that any oils will pick up dirt/ grit and effectively become a grinding paste accelerating wear? A belt cover to reduce dirt ingress?
The Teflon would reduce friction and the need for lubricants, helping to keep profiles of the teeth in shape. Steel sprockets could he harder, again reducing wear and loss of profile.
The reason I mention Teflon is that I had parts coated for machinery in the factory I worked at and it improved friction issues with good surface integrity maintained. I used company called Poeton as they supplied major companies and had a local base in Cardiff 200 yards away!
Hard chrome plating may work but not easy on aluminium base!
In general I get the impression that the belt issues need regular close monitoring/ adjustment which may put a lot of people off, but be less so for hands on types who enjoy tinkering. Still, it seems like not enough design/ material selection was done in the development of the M3W - a great shame as the car is a great concept and if I had the ££££ what a potentially fun machine.
Good luck to all you M3W pilots!.
Last edited by sospan; 22/12/14 12:10 AM.
