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AKA: Keith Buchanan
FRC #1296 (Full Metal Jackets)
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Re: pic: 1296 Mittens

We loved the 775Pro drivetrain! Each side with 2 775s, plate and reinforced VP weighed about the same as a single CIM. But we got something a little bit wrong (single speed, geared a little too high maybe? too much torque required to turn though it was blazing fast? needed better inter-match cooling?) and burned the motors up during semis at 2 different regionals after placing 2nd and 4th in quals.

We think we could figure it out and be OK. But bottom line, we don't want anyone to shy away from picking us (or accepting an invitation) in St Louis because we are sporting the same drivetrain that failed us twice this season.
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