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Originally Posted by Wayne TenBrink

Aother option for 6WD (or 8) is to elevate all center wheels so that they only come into play when crossing the bump. By having them elevated, you don't get the traction benefit on flat ground, but you can eliminate the "high centering" while still reducing the angle that the chassis must reach while crossing the bump - you go over smoother and are less likely to tip because you don't rock forward so much when coming off the top of the bump.

This is an interesting post. We are weighing to what degree the focus needs to be on one or the other.
How much time will be spent going over a bump, if any?
In the game a soccer, defense is a huge part of the game.
Will teams spend the majority of the time in contact with opposing robots?
If so, will traction be important?

For us, an 8wd addresses all of the concerns.