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Re: Big CIM Impressions
Ben,

I know this isn't exactly what you are looking for, but...

1712 used two small CIMs in each of the kit gearboxes in 2006 and was very pleased with motor performance once their sprocket and other issues were resolved. The team also used the large CIM to collect and deliver balls in the low goal which worked well, but seeing how relatively easy it was to stall the large CIM, I'd be really reluctant to put it in the drive by itself and I'd be hesitant to use one large and one small in a gearbox instead of two smalls (provided we are given that choice/option of 4 small CIMs again this year).
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