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Old 01-21-2009, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by xtrememadness
hey jason. whats the chassis part# for the db12rr i cant find it on the site. my car was ejected from the track this weekend and the chassis cracked near one of the cells. just goes to show you how durable the car is after that crash any other car would of been in pieces
The part # is DB1010R
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Old 01-21-2009, 01:23 PM
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Are you going with Kling?

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Yup I'm going there with Kling
Oh boy.... I feel sorry for your liver......
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What changes can I expect if I switch to the thin flex plates...typically run stock 17.5 on low-medium traction carpet, with a few bumps.

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Originally Posted by Swampracer
What changes can I expect if I switch to the thin flex plates...typically run stock 17.5 on low-medium traction carpet, with a few bumps.

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It will handle the bumps a little better. You also will acheive more side bite with them. What I have found with my testing, you will get a little bit more double steer with these on compared to the thick. So be ready-
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What is double steer?
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Old 01-23-2009, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rezenclowd3
What is double steer?
It is a form of push. When the car kinda does a wiggle through the corner. This is because there is not enough side load being applied to the front.
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Ah, ok, I have DEFINITELY experienced that in my now sold RC12R5.
What is a common fix for double steer? Softer springs, and correct the camber?
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Originally Posted by rezenclowd3
Ah, ok, I have DEFINITELY experienced that in my now sold RC12R5.
What is a common fix for double steer? Softer springs, and correct the camber?
Stiffer side spring and or thicker side dampening
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Old 01-23-2009, 06:47 PM
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Ok then, I am WAY off base. Hopefully I will be getting back into 12th scale later in the year, most likely with the BMI.
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Originally Posted by rezenclowd3
Ok then, I am WAY off base. Hopefully I will be getting back into 12th scale later in the year, most likely with the BMI.
Cool deal buddy. If you need any help just let me know
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Old 01-23-2009, 07:27 PM
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dont forget too that putting the set screw in the thin plates will stiffen things up. i run them on my car with the screws just touching the chassis and it is money this is on high bite carpet
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I was running on low traction asphalt that was fairly bumpy for a 12th scale, and was only getting frustrated trying to dial in my R5. Drove some T-bar cars, and checked out the BMI, and for most it seems they [T-bar drivers] set it and forget it, and be able to drive decently the next time out. Not my style, I like to tune, but it sure would make trying to get into the sweet spot easier without having to start fresh every time out.
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Originally Posted by rezenclowd3
I was running on low traction asphalt that was fairly bumpy for a 12th scale, and was only getting frustrated trying to dial in my R5. Drove some T-bar cars, and checked out the BMI, and for most it seems they [T-bar drivers] set it and forget it, and be able to drive decently the next time out. Not my style, I like to tune, but it sure would make trying to get into the sweet spot easier without having to start fresh every time out.
the bmi performs better than a t-plate car in bumpy conditions. i can basically set it and forget it. no tweeking on the bmi, just general maintenance. jason can give you an asphalt setup that will dominate i dont run on asphalt. you wont be dissapointed.
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Old 01-24-2009, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by xtrememadness
dont forget too that putting the set screw in the thin plates will stiffen things up. i run them on my car with the screws just touching the chassis and it is money this is on high bite carpet
sorry for the stupid question, but does the pod still have some flex even though the screws are touching, or does it completely lock it in place?
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