BMI's DB12R
01-01-2009, 04:03 PM
#6601
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So something I am noticing, one of the larger issues running LiPo in the BMI chassis, is with the lack of any cell holder/adjuster in the car, the LiPo cell is quite likely to come into contact with the flex bars. This could cause the car to drive like its tweaked if its held up by the LiPo pack.
Not sure if the tape hold down method would address this, it just seems quite easy for the pack to come into contact with the bars. Any ideas?
Not sure if the tape hold down method would address this, it just seems quite easy for the pack to come into contact with the bars. Any ideas?
01-01-2009, 04:14 PM
#6602
I would try tapeing in the pack. Lately have have been tapeing in my nimh cells to remove any movement they might have. The oring does a good job, i just like the security of tape.
Plus the one time i hit the wall super hard i had the betteries in using only the oring and the battery cam up and took out my center shock bending the piston
Plus the one time i hit the wall super hard i had the betteries in using only the oring and the battery cam up and took out my center shock bending the piston
01-01-2009, 07:56 PM
#6603
Anybody has or knows someone selling a used DBrr?
01-01-2009, 10:15 PM
#6604
I'm running the CRC front end on mine but with the long upper A arm conversion...that runs a bit more at near $100. It works really well though like this. I found if I cut off the flange on the bottom of the arm and do some light sanding I can use the BMI front suspension spacers instead of the CRC ones too. I also switched to the CRC sensor wire which super flexy. I hear TQ has one now too. My car is still in the process of being converted to the DB12RR but I'll get some pics as soon as I get the electronics installed.
01-02-2009, 05:47 AM
#6606
So something I am noticing, one of the larger issues running LiPo in the BMI chassis, is with the lack of any cell holder/adjuster in the car, the LiPo cell is quite likely to come into contact with the flex bars. This could cause the car to drive like its tweaked if its held up by the LiPo pack.
Not sure if the tape hold down method would address this, it just seems quite easy for the pack to come into contact with the bars. Any ideas?
Not sure if the tape hold down method would address this, it just seems quite easy for the pack to come into contact with the bars. Any ideas?
01-02-2009, 06:51 AM
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So these sensor wires for the motors... if you run Novak motors are there no options for this? (since the stiff wire is including already attached to the motor)
01-03-2009, 08:10 AM
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I wonder how hard it would be to just solder in a new flexible sensor wire... I havent pulled apart a Novak brushless before.
01-03-2009, 04:26 PM
#6610
Here's my newly rebuilt/converted DB12RR with the flexy sensor wire 
I ran 14awg wire for the battery and 16awg for the motor but I'm not liking the 14awg...I'll probably switch it out for 16 on the battery too.
Now that I have my electronics right where I want them I'm thinking on shortening the servo wires for a custom fit.
I ran 14awg wire for the battery and 16awg for the motor but I'm not liking the 14awg...I'll probably switch it out for 16 on the battery too.
Now that I have my electronics right where I want them I'm thinking on shortening the servo wires for a custom fit.
01-03-2009, 04:49 PM
#6612
Yes I did just like on the previous build of the car. I'm not really happy with the coiled wire but it is better for the wire then folding and zip tie or shrink wrapping them.
01-03-2009, 04:58 PM
#6613
01-03-2009, 06:15 PM
#6615
I just tried using all my weak google skills and failed in locating a BMI online dealer. I went to the BMI web site but didn't see any prices?..?
HELP!!!
HELP!!!