[RyanN]

Nah, you can't do that. Look at <G40> in Section 7 in the Manual.

<G40> Detaching mechanisms - ROBOTS may not intentionally detach parts or leave multiple mechanisms on the field. Violations will result in a 10-point penalty per incident. If an intentionally detached component or mechanism significantly impedes access to the RACK or an ALLIANCE ROBOT during the END GAME, the offending ROBOT will be disqualified from the match.

I thought it was a good idea until my friend pointed that out to me. Sorry to ruin your idea...