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Re: Input On Steel chassis w/wood inset

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Originally Posted by greencactus3
slightly offtopic but while we're on rideheight, what is the minimum ground clearance most people would attempt. assuming the playing field is a completely flat surface or carpet. and using pretty solid tires not spongy ones or pneumatic ones. ones with very little give.
I'd say probably at least 3/4 to 1", given that the floor might not be completely level, and you might encounter other unexpected obstacles.

For instance, you could have bottomed out on the HDPE triangles in the loading zones last year, without a bit of clearance.
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