The perfect 2 speed Transmission..... features...

[Doug G]

Originally Posted by JVN

Jeez folks.. what is with all the drill bashing lately?

I know MANY teams (mine included) that used the drill transmissions las year with NO problems.
....
Seriously,
3 competitions, lots of severe shock loading, no problems.
What are you guys doing wrong?
What am I doing right?

John

You were probably doing it right. I saw many newer teams last year encounter problems because they didn't know all the tricks... Tearing the transmission apart and removing the two pins (for coasting) or zip-tie / tape the spring clips in for the shifter or building you own mounts that work reliably. I remember using the plastic mounts in 2003; if you installed them just right, you're golden, but if you switched the rear and front mount or somehow didn't line them up perfectly, your transmission loosened up and the shifter disengaged. Oh yea, what about the back of the drill motor, how many students accidently dropped them from a height of 2" and had the plastic brush clip thing break. Very frustrating for some teams.

Will they be back for 2005? Not sure, but I'm with a lot of people in saying that we wouldn't be surprised if they're not back, and if they do come back I bet they're a slightly different model (maybe the back of the motor is made sturdier!)