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Unread 11-01-2009, 19:02
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Re: Going "wide" with the chassis

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Originally Posted by Daniel885 View Post
We decided to mount our wheels in the wide position

Pro: Even with the wheels and slippery surfaces it is still easy for even rookies to control.

Pro: Ball capture is not difficult

Con: Increases chance of collision and jams.
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Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi View Post

Hmm, I see your point but not quite. Care to explain further?
I think the meaning was that with a wide base you wouldn't be able to fit through as narrow of places as you would with a long base. Which is a good point but in this game with the trailer the wide base makes it so that your overall length with the trailer is decreased which I would say is a fair trade off.
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