Apex

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Just a heads-up. rcMart dropped the price on BD11 carbon version to $550USD. I think aluminum version is about $15USD more. With Speedpost shipping it’s about $600USD. No import taxes either. Don’t know how the US online shops can compete selling their kits at over $700USD.

bertrandsv87

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It's very hard to find a black ozite track nowadays...

Kaifd3s

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Can you run a shorty with this chassis?

Apex

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Yes, it fits the BD10 shorty battery holder kit.

RC10_goldNwhite

Welp, I done did it. I went and purchased a BD11. Seemed fitting considering my first foray into 1/10 Touring car so many years ago was an MR4TC circa 1999 or so. I do feel a little bad going with that HK Company though (rcmart), we'll see if it even shows up. Though thinking about Yokomo, I am taken back to a time when we used to hang out with "The Fabulous" Barry Baker, he was room mates with some folks at the track, we would pop over there for a night cap after a race night. It was amazing to watch him source parts for his car. He literally had boxes of parts, unpackaged, unlabeled, and would sit there with micrometers looking for the best parts for his car. Those were the days my friend.

At any rate, I was wondering if someone would be kind enough to give me an idea of some of the oils (shock, diff I am assuming) that would be a good baseline for a small outdoor asphalt track. Also there doesn't seem to be much of a selection of springs for the car, I guess this is normal now, or am I missing something? (I am still getting over the shock of pre-glued tires... that was one of my favorite parts of race day... gluing tires)

Thank you for any assistance in advance!

BKUK

Yokomo have literally lots of springs. Loads of options and all sorts of progressives.

oils for shocks 35-37wt Axon is common. Diff oils depending on your grip levels really and driving style. In the Uk 3-4K works well outdoor.

dailybongdavn

In my opinion, Yokomo BD11 is still the best of the ones I have experienced

RC10_goldNwhite

Thank you for that info, The springs must span different models... I'll dig a little deeper

The Teacher

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Hey, I ran the BD10 in 2019 at 180 all season...very good car on the black CRC carpet. Placed 3rd at the NYGP with it in USGT. Hope you get one and come out, should be fun

Apex

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I picked one up and getting it ready for USGT at 180 for this Fall/Winter.

RC10_goldNwhite

I find myself a bit confused here, just started my build and am in shock that the front diff is locked. In my mind that is going to make a car the has severe understeer, possibly cook the front tires (quickly), and have absolute requirements for using the brakes to slow down for a turn. I am not making judgements until I get her on the track, this just seems wild to me. Back in the day I was addicted to one-ways, I love a car that over-steers (or loose), so this is probably gong to be a challenging set up for me. I have been looking around and have not seen an option for a one-way front differential. Has anyone adapted a gear diff up front for a little more steering, or am I just off my rocker?

gigaplex

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Every competitive touring car has a spool (locked diff) up front.

DirkW

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Just as gigaplex said, pretty much all modern race cars come with front spools (and most setups don't use anything but). One-ways have fallen out of favor a long time ago, I'm afraid. For most modern cars, you will not find one even as an option. They are even illegal in some racing series (USVTA being one of them). And even people who opt to use gear diffs in front instead of the spool, put very heavy fluids into these (usually around 1M or 2M). Just go ahead and try. Today's cars are manufactured with a front spool in mind.

RC10_goldNwhite

That is crazy to me, completely unheard of the last time I pulled a TC off the track.

Thank you for this explain, I appreciate the input and won't be making any judgements until she is on the track. This seems like it is going to be a bit more of an adventure than I was planning, it is exciting.

RC10_goldNwhite

I have one, really dumb, question. I've finished the build, however I didn't see where to mount the antenna mount. Anyone willing to snap a pic of where they mounted it?

Thanks in advance!