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I think it's a fantastic idea, long lasting too especially since if the belt in the car engine can handle the pressure, so can the one on the bike.
I used to be against belt drive on bike, but now I love them due to many advantage, previously on fixed wheel, the only thing you need to look after is the drivechain, but with belt, you don't need to, biggest problem? just a simple cast of removing/replacing belt (althought not occasionally really) and you can't retrofit them on normal frame.
YouTube - Fixie Inc belt drive fixed gear bike
Hell, there's already a custom made bike that have 8 speed internal hubs with belt drive for commuting.