Thread: Bumper or No?
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Re: Bumper or No?

Using bumpers as bumpers is going to be a good think.

But... Ff = N X Uf

Bumpers increase that Normal force by 15 lbs...
Little more grip when pushing?
Little more force required to turn (tank style at least)?

Lots to think about...
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