[Madison]

There is a similar discussion to what Beth mentioned taking place on the PNW-FIRST mailing list as well. Essentially, what's being argued is that there are certain 'core' parts that are included with the kit and others that are included because they're available to include, but don't typically see much use. Examples cited by the PNW-FIRST group included, say, the window motors as non-critical parts from the kit, whereas the control system, obviously, and the CIM motors see repeated use by nearly all teams.

If there were a kit available that included these core components, but omitted window motors (of which, we have almost ten already), and did so at a reduced cost, there would be tangible benefits to the teams opting for the streamlined kit.