BMI's DB12R
10-21-2008, 12:52 PM
#5656
10-21-2008, 12:55 PM
#5657
I've got fluorescent pink and green sets of those from the late '80's running 1/10 pan. They work ok as long as you run your ride height high, but they become the lowest part of the car so you have to be certain you're not getting your chassis down to 3mm and your battery straps below that...you'd be illegal at that point.
10-21-2008, 01:14 PM
#5658
I've got fluorescent pink and green sets of those from the late '80's running 1/10 pan. They work ok as long as you run your ride height high, but they become the lowest part of the car so you have to be certain you're not getting your chassis down to 3mm and your battery straps below that...you'd be illegal at that point.
10-21-2008, 02:48 PM
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If yu loop the O-ring over the battery and under the side wings it holds it better but it means a lot more pressure on the 2 side wings.....
I'm gonna figure out a way to put velco on mine....
I'm gonna figure out a way to put velco on mine....
10-21-2008, 05:22 PM
#5660
I'm not saying velcro wont work, but two layers of packing tape (the smooth black stuff with good adhesive) replaced every run is your only true way to not have to resolder your packs after a head on...just my 0.02. OH and very rounded edges so as not to cut the tape in said accident.
10-23-2008, 11:28 AM
#5661
DB12R takes our 1st 1/12 Series!!!
The DB12R was once again the car to beat last night.
Being that this was the 8th race of our 1/12 Series, and me only running 6 of 'em, I had to TQ and get the win or TQ and get a 2nd for overall champion.
Needless to say the car performed close to flawlessly (gotta figure out the tic of mid-corner steering I'm lacking) and got the win/overall by 12 pts.
No set-up changes from what I last posted except I went back to 5mm ride height and 1.68" Dbl. pink rear tyres/1.62" Magenta fronts.
Now off this weekend to tackle some carpet again
THANKS JASON FOR AALLLLL THE INPUT
- JBee
Being that this was the 8th race of our 1/12 Series, and me only running 6 of 'em, I had to TQ and get the win or TQ and get a 2nd for overall champion.
Needless to say the car performed close to flawlessly (gotta figure out the tic of mid-corner steering I'm lacking) and got the win/overall by 12 pts.
No set-up changes from what I last posted except I went back to 5mm ride height and 1.68" Dbl. pink rear tyres/1.62" Magenta fronts.
Now off this weekend to tackle some carpet again
THANKS JASON FOR AALLLLL THE INPUT
- JBee
10-23-2008, 02:35 PM
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I'm not saying velcro wont work, but two layers of packing tape (the smooth black stuff with good adhesive) replaced every run is your only true way to not have to resolder your packs after a head on...just my 0.02. OH and very rounded edges so as not to cut the tape in said accident.
10-23-2008, 02:45 PM
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10-23-2008, 04:36 PM
#5664
Sure I'll switch back to tape...if you fly out here and tape them in for me
I just don't have the time at the moment with all that I do at the race allready.
I just don't have the time at the moment with all that I do at the race allready.
10-23-2008, 04:51 PM
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10-23-2008, 05:05 PM
#5666
I have a race this sunday...can you be here by then? I'll buy lunch...LOL
10-25-2008, 08:34 AM
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I am racing at the ROAR Region 12 Championships and the DB12R is working very well. Being pretty new to 12th scale racing, have a quick setup question for you guys, Track is a very big outdoor asphalt track with good grip. On the two very high speed turns, the car wants to push and the rear wants to slide from center off under power. Opinions on what to change? Or is it just a driving adjustment?
Shock oil is 35 with 12lb spring
.063 Flex Plates
5000 in tubes, rear holes
20 WT Baby springs in front AE 60K lube
Batts in middle
Ride height varies with tire wear, but trying to keep about ,5mm rake in chassis.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Shock oil is 35 with 12lb spring
.063 Flex Plates
5000 in tubes, rear holes
20 WT Baby springs in front AE 60K lube
Batts in middle
Ride height varies with tire wear, but trying to keep about ,5mm rake in chassis.
Thanks for the suggestions!
10-25-2008, 08:41 AM
#5668
I am racing at the ROAR Region 12 Championships and the DB12R is working very well. Being pretty new to 12th scale racing, have a quick setup question for you guys, Track is a very big outdoor asphalt track with good grip. On the two very high speed turns, the car wants to push and the rear wants to slide from center off under power. Opinions on what to change? Or is it just a driving adjustment?
Shock oil is 35 with 12lb spring
.063 Flex Plates
5000 in tubes, rear holes
20 WT Baby springs in front AE 60K lube
Batts in middle
Ride height varies with tire wear, but trying to keep about ,5mm rake in chassis.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Shock oil is 35 with 12lb spring
.063 Flex Plates
5000 in tubes, rear holes
20 WT Baby springs in front AE 60K lube
Batts in middle
Ride height varies with tire wear, but trying to keep about ,5mm rake in chassis.
Thanks for the suggestions!
10-25-2008, 09:22 AM
#5670
LAGuy, the droop is a good place to go. But I think you may want to switch to stiffer flex plates 70+.