BMI's DB12R

[3rd-dan]

Originally Posted by luic

With Sphere TC, over 58 mm, is good point for start, and for SPX 52-54 mm.

The kit go with front suspension spacers, and front upper suspension arm mount (dinamic caster blocks) set ?
What springs are in the kit, 0.20" in front and gold rear?
I need this information, for is not in the kit buy at same time.

I hope help you, Luis C.

What gearing is a good start for a 9.5 a Sphere TC and a 4 cell Nimh?

[luic]

Originally Posted by 3rd-dan

What gearing is a good start for a 9.5 a Sphere TC and a 4 cell Nimh?

With Nosram 9.5, and ISTC (same TC), and 4 cell, i´m start with 42-44 mm, is the track is very long, i go up to 46-47 mm, work for me.

Caution,10.5 at 58 mm with Lipo, i assume is 3.7v, not 7.4v.

In other hand, i planned to buy the car with some parts, low front suspension, rear pivot block, etc...
The part number "DB3015R" are more flex rear plates than original ?
I have a lot front and rear springs, rear ride heighs from others cars, king pins, front axles, etc... i assume are valid for this car ?
I planned to test the car, and more advance i buy a Lipo chassis.
The rear lowered pods, what benefits provided, or is only to use rear very small tyres?

Sorry for all the questions , Luis C.

[3rd-dan]

Thanks Luic.

[protc3]

Originally Posted by luic

With Nosram 9.5, and ISTC (same TC), and 4 cell, i´m start with 42-44 mm, is the track is very long, i go up to 46-47 mm, work for me.

Caution,10.5 at 58 mm with Lipo, i assume is 3.7v, not 7.4v.

In other hand, i planned to buy the car with some parts, low front suspension, rear pivot block, etc...
The part number "DB3015R" are more flex rear plates than original ?
I have a lot front and rear springs, rear ride heighs from others cars, king pins, front axles, etc... i assume are valid for this car ?
I planned to test the car, and more advance i buy a Lipo chassis.
The rear lowered pods, what benefits provided, or is only to use rear very small tyres?

Sorry for all the questions , Luis C.

THe DB3015R are the thin flex plates. They offer more rear traction and also settle the car down if it is too aggressive. All the parts such as kingpins axles and springs are interchangable with the parts you have. However our car comes with nice upgrades such as titanium front axles, the IRS ride height adjuster cam set,7075 aluminum pivot balls, and much more so you really wont run into any breakage problems with them. The lowered pods allow you to run extremely small tires.

[losithrasher]

tyhey have finally announced the classes for asphalt nats, jason i will be getting a few cars from you here on the short.

[protc3]

Sounds good buddy. Thanks.

[luic]

Well, there is not turning back, i make the order, ...
Now i count the days, for have it and tested, ...
Thanks for all helpfull information, i read a lot and everyone speaks very well of this car.

Greetings, Luis C.

[MaxSp97]

Originally Posted by luic

Well, there is not turning back, i make the order, ...
Now i count the days, for have it and tested, ...
Thanks for all helpfull information, i read a lot and everyone speaks very well of this car.

Greetings, Luis C.

Welcome to the BMI's family.
You will love this car.

[Reck83]

Sup people, after thinking about it for a while I've decided to get the DB12RR Lipo car....I drove a 12l4 all last season and I was improving enough as a driver to consider an upgrade.....after reading this board and others, you guys are real informative and that helped make my decision. As for this car, will the Fantom 5000 single-cell fit??? I know by the BMI site it's meant for the SMC but its sold out the few places I've checked....Also with the Novak booster, it is a plug n go type of thing or is there soldering involved(not the best at it, lol) and last what is the best starting pinion/spur ratio for a say.....80x50 semi-techinal carpet track for a 13.5 with precut/uncut parma tires(cant get a hold of a tire truer till season starts) but can practice anytime to get the car goin.

thanks in advance

[Mark506]

Originally Posted by Reck83

Sup people, after thinking about it for a while I've decided to get the DB12RR Lipo car....I drove a 12l4 all last season and I was improving enough as a driver to consider an upgrade.....after reading this board and others, you guys are real informative and that helped make my decision. As for this car, will the Fantom 5000 single-cell fit??? I know by the BMI site it's meant for the SMC but its sold out the few places I've checked....Also with the Novak booster, it is a plug n go type of thing or is there soldering involved(not the best at it, lol) and last what is the best starting pinion/spur ratio for a say.....80x50 semi-techinal carpet track for a 13.5 with precut/uncut parma tires(cant get a hold of a tire truer till season starts) but can practice anytime to get the car goin.

thanks in advance

I'm guessing it would, considering its a "Lipo" chassis and probably measured out enough for most 1 cell lipos. Just my opinion. -MA

[Tired Racer]

Originally Posted by Reck83

Sup people, after thinking about it for a while I've decided to get the DB12RR Lipo car....I drove a 12l4 all last season and I was improving enough as a driver to consider an upgrade.....after reading this board and others, you guys are real informative and that helped make my decision. As for this car, will the Fantom 5000 single-cell fit???

Best if you get the dimensions and check for yourself. I think the dimensions for the SMC have been posted in this thread but easy to find on the internet as well as the Fantom.

If you get one, let us know how its going for you. You'll be coming from using a T-bar.

[junelopez]

I drove my car for the first time on asphalt this past Sunday, and I must say this car is a beast. I could of had more laps, but I screwed up on my setup. It's very important that you pay particular attention to your setup. I ran 10.5 BL -4 cells (4600) and it was pretty fast down the straight away. I will keep you posted as I continue to work on my driving (hee, hee) and my setup.

Peace
J

[avs]

Originally Posted by protc3

With the silva shock you want to start at 50 wt

i tried 50wt with copper spring and this was good, things seemed well balanced (with 4 cells).

so of course i had to fiddle and tried 1s lipo and with your 2 hole piston.
i am now down 30 wt with blue spring, and i am now noticing the bumps in the boards (carpet over plywood subfloor) maybe the bumps are growing or i am just trying to go faster?

anyways, i was wondering what you might suggest for bumpy carpet (bumpy enough that you can see it in how the groove is building on the straight(you can see the effect of tires unloading on backside of the bump).
i am thinking for my next go, i will try the new 3 hole piston and 25 to 30 weight with the copper spring, or maybe i need to go lower damping and blue spring to soak up the bumps better?

[SRW141]

Originally Posted by avs

i tried 50wt with copper spring and this was good, things seemed well balanced (with 4 cells).

so of course i had to fiddle and tried 1s lipo and with your 2 hole piston.
i am now down 30 wt with blue spring, and i am now noticing the bumps in the boards (carpet over plywood subfloor) maybe the bumps are growing or i am just trying to go faster?

anyways, i was wondering what you might suggest for bumpy carpet (bumpy enough that you can see it in how the groove is building on the straight(you can see the effect of tires unloading on backside of the bump).
i am thinking for my next go, i will try the new 3 hole piston and 25 to 30 weight with the copper spring, or maybe i need to go lower damping and blue spring to soak up the bumps better?

Also play with pod droop.

[Fabricio]

Where to get kit on the internet?I have searched on some webstores but could not find it.