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This looks great guys. Are those parts finished or do they still need more work? I'm guessing these are for a test platform?

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Thanks, the Side Plates on the bottom of the pic are done, the top plates need one more op. Yes, they are serving as a test platform, all this ruckus about swerves has gotten the EWCP team to make some and send them out to various teams to test.

-RC

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We can never forget credit to Craig Hickman, Aren Hill, 111, and 1771.

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brb, joining EWCP as soon as possible :)

kidding. These look great, be sure to tell us how they work out for you guys.

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looks great!!

One question though, is that extruded polycarb up top?

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SHHHHhhhhh....quiet you. :D

Craig you need to be on CD more often with new designs so we can steal them. Still with that team in Spokane or no?

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Who knows, it's all up in the air right now. And I mean ALL. School, Army ROTC, everything. We shall see.

And my latest designs that I've spent my time working on can't be posted until a few NDA's expire.

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LOL, team 9001 should join EWCP when they are ready :yikes:;):D. Can't wait to see the new stuff.

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You kids and your fancy swerves.

When will you realize that a good skid steer triumphs over all?

Looks good, I'm glad you're keeping on the cutting edge. :D

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Dustin, you know as well as me that I'll never make a swerve for competitions. But creating a swerve is a great experience and that cool factor helps more kids learn about drivetrains. They can understand the pros and the cons of making a complex drive system. Also, its a great tool for recruiting. Plus I've always wanted to attempt one.;)

But I would like to give major props out to all the teams that make a swerve during season. :ahh::D

-RC

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Dont be bashing swerve too much, we had it in 08 and smoked our fair share of opponents,when you get to a certain point many smaller factors limit whats best.

still dont know when we'll be doing one again, if we do itll be spiffy

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Still considering that 8 wheel crab? ;)

And honestly, there's never a possibility teams should rule out from the get-go. Build within your limits and constraints and what you evaluate to be best for the challenge at hand.

If I were to use swerve, it would be 1771's design.

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Aren, has I mentioned, major props to you guys, team 111, and team 1717 (there are others also) for making inspirational SWERVE DRIVES. I'm not bashing on swerves. I think that teams need to practice and teach members first. I guess I'm more conservative in the matter of "SWERVE DRIVE". Some drives take more time, effort and practice to create a teams personal drive.

Well, offseason has started and we're developing crazy things. Who knows, maybe 1323 will have a swerve next year. Maybe not... :ahh:;)

-RC