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20-07-2016, 22:00

Akash Rastogi Akash Rastogi is offline

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Re: pic: 25lb Drivetrain

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Originally Posted by Sperkowsky

By removing the crossmember 2x1s in favor of the bent sheet metal you are saving a bit of weight. But it is not as strong and you are more limited in mounting points. The few pounds its saves is just not worth it imo.

Meh, I've done it before. You don't miss out on much if the rest of the bot is planned out with enough attachment points. And the rigidity is there with the bellypan.

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