Posted by George at 03/19/2001 12:19 AM EST
Coach on team #180, S.P.A.M., from None and UTC Pratt Whitney.
In Reply to: EVERYONE, ANSWER THIS PLEASE!!!
Posted by Rob DeCotiis on 03/18/2001 1:50 PM EST:
well... that is if you're looking for traction
that's what we've had for the past 3 years... best traction of any team we've gone up against.
it also helps to have 4 motors driving your chassis =-)
feel free to stop by at nationals and take a peek at out gearboxes.
just a quick word of advice for ya if you do decide on treads: make sure to have a set of spring-loaded guide pulleys (aka "boogey wheels"

placed under your CG. they help ALOT with turning.
designing the chassis ahead of time is a good idea... you know you'll need it and you can pretty much guess what you'll be able to use to make it.
well, whatever you decide, best of luck.
George
SPAM Team 180
"The burned hand teaches best. After that, advice about fire goes to the heart"
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