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11-29-2008, 12:13 PM

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Will the new pod require the new flex plates? Can we use the original flex plates if we simply added the updated pod to the 12R? My pod is still in the mail, so I'm throwing this out without actually trying it.

The new pod works fine with the old flex plates. THe new flex plates are going to be the new standard being that they will fit both cars.

11-29-2008, 12:15 PM

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i raced the updated car last night it felt good, qualified 3 and won the the main. it was a good night. had a bit of a tire rub that i have to sort out. man it's sure a lot easier to get the motor in and out.

Great to hear buddy. What do you mean by tire rub?

11-29-2008, 12:51 PM

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the front tires were rubbing on the body

11-29-2008, 12:55 PM

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Let me know when your ready bro. We can show the guys at you track how the car works when its actually set up right.

Remember this post Jason?
DONE!! DONE!! and DONE!!

11-29-2008, 01:04 PM

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11-29-2008, 01:05 PM

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Jason - Nice job on the RR. This revised car makes me want to get another 1/12 now. After I get one, I will have to drive it up the rear of Yang's 1/12...

11-29-2008, 05:41 PM

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Thanks buddy. We really did put alot into it. Im real proud of it.

11-29-2008, 08:58 PM

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Linear springs

Hi Jason, i use 0,20 regular springs. Shall I use 0,22 linear instead or shall I stay with 0,20 (same track, same conditions)?

11-29-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by wingracer

Just saw the RR press release. Very slick looking car. I will probably stick with my good old 12L4 for this winter but if I get bored I just might have to try one out.

Get one, you won't be disappointed.

11-29-2008, 11:17 PM

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Yeah so BMI currently holds the 1/12th lap record at our local carpet track by four tenths!

11-30-2008, 02:37 AM

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Hi Jason, i use 0,20 regular springs. Shall I use 0,22 linear instead or shall I stay with 0,20 (same track, same conditions)?

I would try our .020 1st. I personally like them in al conditions. THe .022 work great, i just always run the softest i can.

11-30-2008, 02:37 AM

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Yeah so BMI currently holds the 1/12th lap record at our local carpet track by four tenths!

THat is awesome dude. Im finally getting to run today on the rug. I will let you guys know how it goes.

11-30-2008, 03:27 AM

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Just finished my building my DB12RR. I had a little trouble with the front end because I had never built a 1/12 scale before. The rest of the kit went together very nicely. This is the car Xray should have "rebadged". Beautiful car.
Since my track is low/medium grip carpet should I start with the inner hole on the flex plates.

11-30-2008, 03:44 AM

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You can start there. If the car needs to be more mellow go to the long position. Im glad you like the car buddy. Thanks for the compliment.

11-30-2008, 07:18 AM

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Updated car (RR version) is definitely on point!

More turn-in, less mid-corner scrub, more on-power steering, and it is FAR more consistent in how it steers throughout the corner.

I was faster both in outright speed and in consistency. With so many good 12th's out now I am glad that I run the DB12 series as the solid design allows for a great platform to stay current with. Great job as usual Jason and your customer service really helps you to stand out, continue to think of the "little guy".

BTW Jason did you get my PM?