Modifying CIMs to implode?

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Originally Posted by Andy A.

This has been done. I remember very cleary seeing shiny CIM motors on 190's bot last year. I asked a friend of mine who was on the team why the CIM motors looked so skinny. He pointed out that <R31> allowed for modification of the motors structurally, not electrically. I agreed that it was legal, but wasn't sure if it was worth it. I forgot how much weight they lost with this. Obviously, they competed with them, so if anyone questioned the legality of the modified motors, it didn't go anywhere.

My guess is that FIRST will allow it, again. Of course, my preference would be to just not use all 4 of those heavy guys, but alas..

I don't like heavy stuff.

-Andy A.

Maybe the reason why FIRST "allowed" it is because they did not know about it. If you look at one of the rules [the number escapes me now] you can not modify the integrity of a motor. This means you cant modify it physically or electrically. You can remove the gearbox on the fisher price motor and globe motor or alter them as they are not considered integral this year. But if you try to "skin" a CIM motor i would suggest you to have extras as many inspectors this year should have you to replace it.