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Re: pic: 1625's swerve module (better pic)

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Originally Posted by Peter Matteson View Post
You're the only other team I've seen do welded tube construction wheels. I thought we were alone with that because everyong else seems to hog them out of a billet.
these are faster to make and are also most likely lighter and stronger in the places the force is applied.
its really easy to just waterjet the sideplates and weld them on, these wheels are 1.75" wide


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Originally Posted by thefro526 View Post
I like how you used snap-rings instead of collars. That has to save a lot weight.
I LOVE SNAP RINGS!!! lol also the custom 7068 hex axles....not overkill at all...
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1625->3928->148->1296->971 oh dear
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