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01.09.2005, 12:26 PM

The gearing works the opposite with the spur gears. The more teeth on the spur, the lower the gearing (slower). Pros and cons are only a matter of finding the right combo for your track. Personally, I like the 66 tooth spur gear and locking the tranny in second gear. This way, I use a small spur and a small pinion and keep the weight as close to the center line as possible. Certain motors may require lower gearing, which would be a reason to use the bigger spur gear. Other than gearing selection, there really is no advantage/disadvantage to either size.
   
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