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Originally Posted by Hachiban VIII
What I've learned amounts to this:
-4 WD* Is the best configuration for a game with no obsticles. 4 WD is more controlable than 2 WD and is significantly simpler than 6 WD.
-6 WD Is only neccessary when there are obsticles to climb over. Fewer wheels and you'll increase the risk of bottoming-out.
*With the wheels oriented in a square NOT a rectangle.
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I've found that adding two wheels is as simple as it sounds: add two wheels and two more lengths of chain (though this year we didn't even need to add more chains, just make them longer). 6wd is not more complicated than 4wd, it's just a little more work. We've used 6wd with 1/8" center drop for the last two years without any problem, and we've found it to be very maneuverable. Our chassis this year could be made with hand tools, and only took a few days to assemble.
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