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Re: [FTC]: FVC (Vex) VS. FTC (Tetrix)
I much, much, much, much prefer the Vex parts to the FTC kit. FTC's kit has less parts (no omnis, tank treads, etc. this year), is much less well made, requires you to machine your own aluminium and polycarbonate parts for some features, has worse wheels, and can be more expensive than the Vex equivalent. Vex is simply better in my opinion, and switching to the new kit is probably one of my least favorite decisions FIRST's made.
I have not competed in VRC though, or the "new" FTC.
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