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Unread 26-03-2008, 21:12
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Re: drive train wearing out?

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Originally Posted by gurellia53 View Post
We have kitbot 6wd with center wheel lowered. All IFI high traction wheels. Each side is powered by 1 CIM through an AM supershifter and a 1:1 sprocket ratio.
I think the drivetrain is way under powered. We have 2 CIM's per side and a AM Shifter and a ~3:1 sprocket ratio, and we have a hard time turning sometimes with this setup.

You have one CIM and a 1:1 sprocket ratio. It is geared for speed and not for turning. I think like "Alan Anderson" said the surface you were on at your school made you able to turn and now you are on a surface with more traction and can't turn.