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Re: pic: 3 CIM WCD Ball Shifter Second Edition

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Originally Posted by Bryce2471 View Post
Out of curiosity:

Why is doing this useful?
Why couldn't you do this with the gearbox design that I posted?
We like the ability to do that so we can add CIMs in later/makes wiring a little easier without CIMs in the way. Also much much lighter without the CIMs in so its easier to handle etc..

The reason why I'm not a huge fan of using all bolts connected to CIMs is during assembly you either:

a) Have to assemble with CIMs to hold the gearbox together or
b) Put it together and put nuts in the back, then when putting in CIMs having to take each nut off.

Nothing crazy revolutionary but could make your life easier.
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