BMI's DB12R

[darnold]

Thanks Walls...In two of my last four runs I ran multiple 9.8's and the other two I hit multiple 9.9's.:
My experiences with the car were:
-The DB12R carries more speed through sweepers and less scrub on turn-in.
-DB12R was planted and had less scrub in switchbacks.
-DB12R- Rear end was more locked in.
-I could "feel" the front end and predict what it would do easier.

-After final setup the DB12R felt very balanced F/R traction wise.
-Easy to drive.
-DB12R steers less by throttle and more by steering input.
-The DB12R doesn't have to be driven as hard or as perfectly to get speed, it keeps its lap time even if the line is slightly missed in a corner during the lap.
-No Tweaking was necessary!!!
-The DB12R is Very Consistent!!
-Lower maintenance.

[BlackedOutREVO]

Originally Posted by protc3

for stock and 19 turn i run the parma speed 8 and for mod i run the HD
speed 8

For what reason?

I want to use a protoform speed B I think it is, The REALLY low profile one, Looks cool to me lol

But I know from TC that you buy bodys for dowforce etc, so JW

[protc3]

the speed 12b will work fine.it is a body that was designed for stock.i just have always liked the feel of the speed 8 for stock and 19 turn.it keeps the rear of the car free. i like the HD speed 8 in mod for the rear traction it gives

[PW]

Originally Posted by BlackedOutREVO

I want to use a protoform speed B I think it is, The REALLY low profile one, Looks cool to me lol

I used the Protoform Speed 12 in mod and it was pretty good

http://rcactionpics.com/gallery/2007..._2007-168.html

[RCSteve93]

Jason,
I am going to be making a video review of the DB12R. I wanted to ask if I can use the manual and packaging in the video, because I am not sure if it is copyrighted material, and it would then be against youtube rules and would be taken down. This is free and very good advertisement for BMI. My youtube channel is youtube.com/skeltech.
Thanks,

[BlackedOutREVO]

Originally Posted by protc3

the speed 12b will work fine.it is a body that was designed for stock.i just have always liked the feel of the speed 8 for stock and 19 turn.it keeps the rear of the car free. i like the HD speed 8 in mod for the rear traction it gives

Originally Posted by PW

I used the Protoform Speed 12 in mod and it was pretty good

http://rcactionpics.com/gallery/2007..._2007-168.html

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=PRMC1610&P=K

I mean this one

[RCSteve93]

Originally Posted by BlackedOutREVO

For what reason?

I want to use a protoform speed B I think it is, The REALLY low profile one, Looks cool to me lol

But I know from TC that you buy bodys for dowforce etc, so JW

Here is a quick guide to bodies...

Parma Speed 8* - Best for stock and 19 turn, low drag and medium downforce, very stable
Parma Speed 8 HD* - Best for mod, high downforce and medium drag, very stable and planted
Protoform Speed 12* - Best for mod, medium stability, high downforce and a little less drag than Speed 8 HD
Protoform Speed 12b* - Best for stock and 19 turn, Medium stability, good downforce and very low drag.
*Light wieght version uses thinner lexan.

[RCSteve93]

Originally Posted by BlackedOutREVO

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=PRMC1610&P=K

I mean this one

That one is good. It has very low drag, but it isn't nearly as planted as the Parma bodies. I would go with the Parma Speed 8. I have tested all 4 I listed but the Speed 8 HD, and the Parma Speed 8 regular is my favorite so far. I got the Speed 8 HD comparison from one of the locals that tested all four, and we both had similar results.

[protc3]

steve,

that sounds great.i have no problems with that at all.let me know if you need anything else

[ChestyV32]

Well I just got home from minnereg about 30 minutes ago, I ran oval today but anyway back to yesterday I had a really great weekend my car right out of the box was awesome. Jason and I were trying a couple of different things but in the end we ended up going back to almost the stock setup, Thank you Jason for the help

[protc3]

no problem bro.it was nice to see all the BMI cars running well.between you me,paul,tim potter,tim copral,and your buddy,we all had the cars working awesome.i still wanted to try more things but we only get so much time on the rug. the cars were awesome but i know there is still alot more to be had.now we need to get you ready for vegas bro.i have a good feeling about your run there.you have been rapidly getting faster every time you run

[ChestyV32]

I am going to be practicing on the mini z track like their is no tommorrow to get ready plus I am going to probably be asking you a lot of questions between now and then to get a better understanding on the car so be prepared, and also I dont think their is such thing as a slow DB12R especially not this past weeekend

[protc3]

thats awesome bro.give me a buzz tommorow.i have some things i wanted to try that i didnt get a chance to try.

[TeamButter]

Congrats on yor run Chesty...you were really fast all weekend...

Can't wait till November...Hope we don't have any driver stand "Distractions" next time! LOL!!!!

[ChestyV32]

ya ill call you tomorrow