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Re: Weight Reduction

weight relieve every sprocket, pulley, gear, and gear box that you can. weight relieve all aluminium and lexan plates. These are some of the densest things on most people`s bots. also, make sure you are using gears belts or chain that is appropriate (not overkill), as jumping up to the next strongest category can mean doubling the weight of these components.
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