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Re: FIRST provided transmissions survey

As much as most teams use non-KOP frames, transmissions, wheels, etc...

There is definitly an edge to having a moving chassis on day 1. For the actual competition though, we have always found that going with our own custom built stuff is the best option for the simple fact that you can create it to do SPECIFICALLY what you want it to do.

In the past I may have said differently with the KOP tranny's but after having a good year with our own tranny's, I'd have to argue towards building your own.

That being said, if your school is lacking machining equipment/sponsors, going with the AM Single Speed transmission, some KOP wheels, and the kit frame to do a simple 6wd is definitly a good way to go.
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