AM14u2 Drive Train Unstable

[mmmackenzie]

Greetings,
We are currently experiencing issues with our AM14u2 Drive Train, concerning the center whee,l which has proven unstable; an eighth of an inch lower than the other wheels. Is anyone else experiencing this problem?
Thank you!

[Chris_Ely]

Yes, this is normal.
The center wheel is lower than the outer wheels on most 6-wheel drive set-ups to allow for easier turning.

See this whitepaper (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/3022) for why this is.

P.S. Welcome to Chief Delphi!

[Nick Lawrence]

Hi there,

The center wheels are dropped .140" by design to allow the chassis to turn. It reduces turning scrub of the chassis overall by reducing the effective wheelbase.

-Nick

[Chris is me]

Greetings,
We are currently experiencing issues with our AM14u2 Drive Train, concerning the center whee,l which has proven unstable; an eighth of an inch lower than the other wheels. Is anyone else experiencing this problem?
Thank you!

That's a feature, not a bug. :)

Basically, by having a dropped center wheel, you get the stability benefits of a long wheelbase, with the ability to turn of a wide wheelbase. The 1/8" of "rock" shouldn't interfere with your ability to play the game at all. If your mechanisms require that much precision, you weren't going to be very good anyway...