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07-06-2006, 11:33 PM

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Re: pic: Swerve!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hachiban VIII

By all means smash away!

That frame is there simply to protect the modules. It provides little structural support and can be bent and twisted. I am probably going to cover it with poly-carb to add additional armor.

I think his point was that if they get smashed in it will greatly affect your ability to steer.

As for weight reduction, I'm told you can take a considerable amount out of the kit gearboxes.

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