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(...) That is the exact thought I had the last time I was at your place and saw the alternate model for the semi tow truck sitting there. Nice to know great minds think alike ;) But being short 1 semi-tow truck, I can't do that at the moment. John (17 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) Well look whose back to being able to post on LUGNET :) As to rotating the motor, that would require either elongating the wheelbase, or raising the NXT up to make room. Neither option is desirable. Raising the NXT puts the COG too high, and (...) (17 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) Brian, This sounds like a good suggestion. How is your rock crawler progressing? :) I actually spent last night working on a transport vehicle for my Rock Crawler. Hopefully, by the end of the week, I'll have an RC hauler that can be used for (...) (17 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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(...) Very nice! I like the compact rear differential and gearing. I wonder if you could rotate the rear motor 90° so it lays under the chassis, to (very slightly) improve the center of gravity. Very nice looking. What happens if it gets lifted at (...) (17 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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A beautiful piece of work!! And functional... :) I may have to go back to the drawing board to do the 45 degree incline...I will have to run a test. B (17 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc)
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