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Originally Posted by rc_cola1323
What is the advantage of a direct drive?
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One wheel is guaranteed to work.
The problem is that the wheel sends its load straight to the gearbox. It's also a little trickier to do. It can be done, but it takes a little doing. I think 254 has done it in the past. You might want to talk to them a bit.
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