8LikesYOKOMO Touring Car BD-7
12-07-2012, 12:52 PM
#1186
This sounds very interesting to me. So I would only need to replace the coupling with your pins and rings? The Tamiya DCJ's interfere with the c-hubs slightly, any idea how the diameter of yours compare? I'm definitely good for an order and some testing, I'd much rather not use grub screws and shrink wrap. I don't mind replacing worn parts after a few months, that's expected. It's the breaking I can't abide by.
12-07-2012, 02:05 PM
#1187
It's almost as if the pins are too short. They weren't breaking, just coming out during an impact. I'm gonna revisit making the Tamiya DCJ's work.
I finally broke a c-hub last night. I think I caught an axle on a flapper.
I didn't have a great night with the car to be honest. I was chasing electronics issues all night (turned out to be a sensor wire) and that kinda put me behind the curve making setup adjustments. The grip was up and I thought the car was worse for it. Pushed a bit in the sections where I needed a lot of steering. I need to spend some time working on the setup in higher traction.
I finally broke a c-hub last night. I think I caught an axle on a flapper.
I didn't have a great night with the car to be honest. I was chasing electronics issues all night (turned out to be a sensor wire) and that kinda put me behind the curve making setup adjustments. The grip was up and I thought the car was worse for it. Pushed a bit in the sections where I needed a lot of steering. I need to spend some time working on the setup in higher traction.
12-07-2012, 02:41 PM
#1188
My son has been running the Spec-r version 2 cv's for 3 meets now without any problems, they are cheap and have captured pins as well.
12-07-2012, 02:47 PM
#1189
I have had no issues with the Tamiya DCJ's in boosted 17.5, which I have been running for sometime now.
BTW,
I asked Ronald's mechanic about using the forward holes on the chassis for the steering and he advised against it. Steering will be too severe was his words. I will stick to the standard position and change the inside ackerman with shims behind the ball studs.
Later,
Calvin.
BTW,
I asked Ronald's mechanic about using the forward holes on the chassis for the steering and he advised against it. Steering will be too severe was his words. I will stick to the standard position and change the inside ackerman with shims behind the ball studs.
Later,
Calvin.
12-08-2012, 02:23 AM
#1190
Good car!
I just test drove a fellow racer's brand new BD-7......AWESOME!!!
Easy to drive, almost as fast with his car w/ 17.5 than I am with my own 417X with a 13.5.
I knew the car was good, but I was surprised at how composed and balanced the handling was. Very neutral compared to Tamiya.
I am so tempted to switch right now.
Easy to drive, almost as fast with his car w/ 17.5 than I am with my own 417X with a 13.5.
I knew the car was good, but I was surprised at how composed and balanced the handling was. Very neutral compared to Tamiya.
I am so tempted to switch right now.
12-08-2012, 06:11 AM
#1191
I just test drove a fellow racer's brand new BD-7......AWESOME!!!
Easy to drive, almost as fast with his car w/ 17.5 than I am with my own 417X with a 13.5.
I knew the car was good, but I was surprised at how composed and balanced the handling was. Very neutral compared to Tamiya.
I am so tempted to switch right now.
Easy to drive, almost as fast with his car w/ 17.5 than I am with my own 417X with a 13.5.
I knew the car was good, but I was surprised at how composed and balanced the handling was. Very neutral compared to Tamiya.
I am so tempted to switch right now.
That's awesome too hear ...mine should be arriving Monday ...can't wait !
12-08-2012, 02:52 PM
#1193
I just test drove a fellow racer's brand new BD-7......AWESOME!!!
Easy to drive, almost as fast with his car w/ 17.5 than I am with my own 417X with a 13.5.
I knew the car was good, but I was surprised at how composed and balanced the handling was. Very neutral compared to Tamiya.
I am so tempted to switch right now.
Easy to drive, almost as fast with his car w/ 17.5 than I am with my own 417X with a 13.5.
I knew the car was good, but I was surprised at how composed and balanced the handling was. Very neutral compared to Tamiya.
I am so tempted to switch right now.
It'll be interesting to put a 13.5 BL, thIS Yok currently has the track record for 17.5 TC which is the average 13.5 pace.
http://www.tqrcracing.com/
Last edited by farmbridge2404; 12-08-2012 at 02:56 PM. Reason: add ons
12-08-2012, 06:49 PM
#1194
12-09-2012, 06:02 AM
#1198
+1
It'll be interesting to put a 13.5 BL, thIS Yok currently has the track record for 17.5 TC which is the average 13.5 pace.
http://www.tqrcracing.com/
It'll be interesting to put a 13.5 BL, thIS Yok currently has the track record for 17.5 TC which is the average 13.5 pace.
http://www.tqrcracing.com/
