BMI's DB12R
#916
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Andrew..
you will really like the car.. just take you time building the front end
The car is 99.9% tweak free.. the other 0.1% is caused by my bad building skill.
~Ming
you will really like the car.. just take you time building the front end
The car is 99.9% tweak free.. the other 0.1% is caused by my bad building skill.
~Ming
#917
got to check out one today - it wasn't on the track - just freshly built. from a pit point of view - its a work of art - i really liked how everything flowed together.....
tempting.....
tempting.....
#918
jason,
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ygpm
#919
Tech Fanatic
The rear axle, mine is a little tight and I'm going to smooth the axle out with 2000 grit autobody sandpaper.. It goes it tight on the bearings and it needs to be a good fit but not too tight...
Make sure the side damper are install so the opening is on top and not next to the rear wheels....
Make sure the side damper are install so the opening is on top and not next to the rear wheels....
Side-damper tip is a good one, thanks!! Apart from that, it is the best kit I have ever built.
#920
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Jason, charge this guy double!!
He's already fast with a 12 scale.... Vicko, didja see Casey run my car last week? He fine-tuned it and wow... What a difference.... I'll be at the Track tonight for ir maiden run on carpet... Please have pity on me....
He's already fast with a 12 scale.... Vicko, didja see Casey run my car last week? He fine-tuned it and wow... What a difference.... I'll be at the Track tonight for ir maiden run on carpet... Please have pity on me....
#921
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I found my rear axle was tight in the bearings in the kit, too - but not in other bearings I have in my box. Check with your other bearings before you sand the axle and find it is too small for your other bearings!!
Side-damper tip is a good one, thanks!! Apart from that, it is the best kit I have ever built.
Side-damper tip is a good one, thanks!! Apart from that, it is the best kit I have ever built.
#922
Tech Lord
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hey guys,
the bearings used in the kit are high quality bearings and the tolerances are real close on the i.d. and o.d. to where they need to be.make sure that the ride height adjusters are seated real good and that they are not crooked in the pod.you will need to lightly file the bump where the ride height adjuster comes off the tree.that should help alot.
thanks for the kind words on the car guys.i think you will all enjoy the trouble free race time and high performance you will get from it.if you have any questions or need any help with setup,build or anything,feel free to call the shop or drop me an email.
the bearings used in the kit are high quality bearings and the tolerances are real close on the i.d. and o.d. to where they need to be.make sure that the ride height adjusters are seated real good and that they are not crooked in the pod.you will need to lightly file the bump where the ride height adjuster comes off the tree.that should help alot.
thanks for the kind words on the car guys.i think you will all enjoy the trouble free race time and high performance you will get from it.if you have any questions or need any help with setup,build or anything,feel free to call the shop or drop me an email.
#923
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hey guys,
the bearings used in the kit are high quality bearings and the tolerances are real close on the i.d. and o.d. to where they need to be.make sure that the ride height adjusters are seated real good and that they are not crooked in the pod.you will need to lightly file the bump where the ride height adjuster comes off the tree.that should help alot.
thanks for the kind words on the car guys.i think you will all enjoy the trouble free race time and high performance you will get from it.if you have any questions or need any help with setup,build or anything,feel free to call the shop or drop me an email.
the bearings used in the kit are high quality bearings and the tolerances are real close on the i.d. and o.d. to where they need to be.make sure that the ride height adjusters are seated real good and that they are not crooked in the pod.you will need to lightly file the bump where the ride height adjuster comes off the tree.that should help alot.
thanks for the kind words on the car guys.i think you will all enjoy the trouble free race time and high performance you will get from it.if you have any questions or need any help with setup,build or anything,feel free to call the shop or drop me an email.
Man there's alot of good info/ideas/tips on this thread... I'm gonna have to burn a CD with the manuls/setups/etc for this car...
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#926
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Hmmm... sand a carbon fibre shaft or a piece of plastic......
But if the bearing goes on too tight then thats another issue...
#928
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The JR3550 and Airtronics 94761 will require additional holes in the chassis and or different servo mounts. These are very undersize servos. They work great but we could not accomodate them without compromising the fit of more commonly used servos.
#930
Tech Lord
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by the way guys,i wanted to thank all of you who sent those emails about the build quality of the car.i really went above and beyond to make sure the car went together really well and that the fit and finish was really good.it is nice to see that you guys see what i am putting into this car.thanks again guys.