Thank you all for your replies, it really helped clear up a few misconceptions I had.
Our team has access to a CNC, water jetting, and breaks so I think we could try to build any drivetrain we wanted. At our next meeting I will bring this all up and see what we decide to do, thanks again everybody
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2015: Utah Regional - Quarter-Finalists (3374 & 4158)
2014: Utah Regional - Semi-Finalists (1619 & 399)
2013: Utah Regional - Quarter-Finalists (1332 & 3562)
2012: Utah Regional