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Re: Big CIM Impressions
On 395, we ran the 2006 Transmission Upgrade kit from Andy Mark and paired a big CIM with a small CIM. ( http://www.andymark.biz/kit-tran-upgd.htm) We were very pleased with the performance. We found that as compared to our '05 bot with similar gearing and 2 small CIMS, we had comprable if not better pushing ability, though the latter possibly being more to an improvment in design and efficiency of the drivetrain. While its true that you have a higher power setup with the 2 small CIMs, there is definitely something to be said about the advantages of mass centralization and keeping weight as low as possible, decreased current draw, as well as the flexibility to have the small CIM motors available for use on mechanisms. I will definitely keep the big CIM motor as an option when considering powertrain options.
-wayne
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Last edited by Waynep : 14-12-2006 at 04:35.
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