S1C torque tube vs S1S

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luftwicker07

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Nov 28, 2015

So my S1SS project has S1C torque tube and clamps and I really would prefer the S1S style bearing torque tube and bearing blocks. This would require some tear down and welding that I'd have to get someone else to do. Before I make this big decision, does anyone know of any problems that arise from the clamp type S1C system?