AM14u2 Drive Train Unstable

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AM14u2 Drive Train Unstable

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17-01-2015, 10:39

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Re: AM14u2 Drive Train Unstable

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Originally Posted by mmmackenzie

Greetings,
We are currently experiencing issues with our AM14u2 Drive Train, concerning the center whee,l which has proven unstable; an eighth of an inch lower than the other wheels. Is anyone else experiencing this problem?
Thank you!

That's a feature, not a bug.

Basically, by having a dropped center wheel, you get the stability benefits of a long wheelbase, with the ability to turn of a wide wheelbase. The 1/8" of "rock" shouldn't interfere with your ability to play the game at all. If your mechanisms require that much precision, you weren't going to be very good anyway...

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