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Unread 01-02-2005, 23:52
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Warning: Motor Failure

For the benefit of all teams, 229 has done extensive testing on the 2005 FP motor. We figured everyone would want to know how well it performs.

Our results are as follows:
Please refer to attached picture.

Motor failed encounter with 20lb dead blow hammer "the answer".

Hopefully teams will use this knowledge to successfully use the FP motor this season. Remember, don't use the FP motor to "block" a deadblow hammer.

Good Luck,
John

PS - This is just a joke. Lots of people have been speculating about how the FP motor will fail under load. I personally have had bad luck with them in the past. Hopefully all teams will be successful using them in 05.

Yes, we really did hit the motor (an old FP) with a 20lb Deadblow Sledge. Yes, it did explode in a cool way. Yes, we're still finding bits of magnet. No, you should NOT try this at home.
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