Event Predictions - Chief Delphi

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26-02-2013, 10:39

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Re: Event Predictions

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwmac

Would not be surprised to see First implement a shooter wheel safety check in the queue to spot unsafe wheel balancing....

See this is where I get really confused that teams don't do what we did...
It's obvious that the Innertube's air nozzle is why the wheel spins off balance.
So we took ours out and filled the tire with pool noodle foam. No more fuss whatsoever. It's probably 100x safer as well.

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