BMI's DB12R - Page 5

InspGadgt · 07-22-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by protc3

i will need to look into that.i want to include as many high performance things that i can that will actually improve the cars performance.this may be an area where i need to sacrifice to keep the cost down.to bevel the battery slots like i have done on all my kits in the past will require an extra operation with machining.if i have room i will do it but with all of the expensive upgrades i am putting in the kit it may be tough to include that.i will try though

Hope you can...battery slot prep is where I always seem to screw up. That's one thing I like about the 12L4 setup with the plastic inserts...no sanding to screw up and no worries about shorting a battery.

protc3 · 07-22-2007, 08:12 PM

the servo mounts will be sold seperately and will fit any car.i will post some pics of them this week.

i will see what i can do about the cell slots.if worst comes to worst i will make them wider so it will only require a small edge break to seat the cells properly.

InspGadgt · 07-22-2007, 08:26 PM

Maybe a more expensive car option with a beveled chassis or an aftermarket upgrade chassis? Personally I'd still prefer the more narrow slots because the beveled edge will be bigger. I find with chassis where I only have to just knock off the edge I still have problems with the chassis cutting the cell heat shrink.

Chemical X · 07-22-2007, 08:36 PM

Jason,
Will there be anything in the kit to hold the batteries in different positions (forward or back) in the battery slots?

Thanks,

Mr. Shookie · 07-22-2007, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chemical X

Jason,
Will there be anything in the kit to hold the batteries in different positions (forward or back) in the battery slots?

Thanks,

Yes there is.
Glad to help,
-Shookie <><

tpczx6 · 07-22-2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCSteve93

Are the battery slots beveled?

Quote:

Originally Posted by protc3

i will need to look into that.i want to include as many high performance things that i can that will actually improve the cars performance.this may be an area where i need to sacrifice to keep the cost down.to bevel the battery slots like i have done on all my kits in the past will require an extra operation with machining.if i have room i will do it but with all of the expensive upgrades i am putting in the kit it may be tough to include that.i will try though

I would pay extra for the slots Beveled

protc3 · 07-23-2007, 03:08 AM

ok,i am going to take this into consideration.it shouldnt be much more if anything.

protc3 · 07-23-2007, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chemical X

Jason,
Will there be anything in the kit to hold the batteries in different positions (forward or back) in the battery slots?

Thanks,

yes,there is a battery locator that comes with the car

haagar · 07-23-2007, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tpczx6

I would pay extra for the slots Beveled

So would I

radio_car_racer · 07-23-2007, 04:45 AM

Jason

can the underside be machined so that the cell tape is recessed into the chassis just like your previous 12th car's?

were am I on the pre-order list, hope it's near the top

UK 12th nationals kick of in September

PW · 07-23-2007, 06:28 AM

Can I get my chassis pre-glued with polished edges....

Nova F1 Racer · 07-23-2007, 07:22 AM

Does it come in different colors?

Hey, some one had to ask the question that everyone wanted to ask but was afraid to...

protc3 · 07-23-2007, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radio_car_racer

Jason

can the underside be machined so that the cell tape is recessed into the chassis just like your previous 12th car's?

were am I on the pre-order list, hope it's near the top

UK 12th nationals kick of in September

the majority of the testing has been done with the retention belt for the battery.we dont really find it necesary to run the tape.this is why i chose not to do the recess pocket under the cells.

all the pre orders will be shipping at the same time.the list is pretty big but we will be able to cover it.parts and kit availability is going to be very good from here on out

protc3 · 07-23-2007, 07:26 AM

all the the aluminum will be gun metal grey and the carbon fiber will be satin black quasi isotropic. we are using nothing but the highest quality materials

Kevin K · 07-23-2007, 07:38 AM

Jason.....I think there was some talk in the past about moving the motor side pod plate out closer to the diff so the car will balance better with a Brushless motor. Is this something you have done on the kits or something that you dont feel is needed? The car looks great.....