BMI's DB12R
08-23-2007, 10:24 AM
#737
Hey Apex, what's cooking? While I am sure that Jason will be able to give a more in depth and accurate answer I will attempt to take an initial stab at it.
1. Notice that the front of the flex plates are secured by the post. This allows us to focus on how the rear of the flex plates are secured to the rear pod to keep the rear pod aligned.
2. The rear is secured by the flex plates "attachment" to each side pivot ball assembly via the middle set screw of each side pivot ball assembly. These are secured to the rear pod lower plate. Each flex plate appears to be further secured to the side pivot ball assembly by two smaller locater's (either a grub screw or molded part, I'm not sure) on either side of the middle set screw.
3. The center of the main chassis plate is attached to the rear lower pod plate via the center pivot ball assembly who's two sides are attached to the rear lower pod plate with the center attached to the main chassis.
In essence, where the rear part of a link cars' link would attach to the rear lower pod plate further out on the side is the same concept as this car accept the locations are moved inward some.
If this isn't correct I'm sure Jason will set it all straight.
If I'm wrong just laugh it off. I hope this helps.
For a couple of pictures that might help check out these:
1.http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachme...2&d=1187490275
2.http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachme...8&d=1187043040
3.http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachme...9&d=1187043075
1. Notice that the front of the flex plates are secured by the post. This allows us to focus on how the rear of the flex plates are secured to the rear pod to keep the rear pod aligned.
2. The rear is secured by the flex plates "attachment" to each side pivot ball assembly via the middle set screw of each side pivot ball assembly. These are secured to the rear pod lower plate. Each flex plate appears to be further secured to the side pivot ball assembly by two smaller locater's (either a grub screw or molded part, I'm not sure) on either side of the middle set screw.
3. The center of the main chassis plate is attached to the rear lower pod plate via the center pivot ball assembly who's two sides are attached to the rear lower pod plate with the center attached to the main chassis.
In essence, where the rear part of a link cars' link would attach to the rear lower pod plate further out on the side is the same concept as this car accept the locations are moved inward some.
If this isn't correct I'm sure Jason will set it all straight.
If I'm wrong just laugh it off. I hope this helps.For a couple of pictures that might help check out these:
1.http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachme...2&d=1187490275
2.http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachme...8&d=1187043040
3.http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachme...9&d=1187043075
08-23-2007, 10:25 AM
#738
The center pivot is a given cause that's what allows for side to side and front to back movement between the rear pod and chassis.
What I'm trying to understand is how does the fixed piece of fiberglass (on the two side pivot points) allow for free side to side movement without binding?
The design is definitely very unique and maybe even revolutionary in 1:12 design. It's really a great design over spring cars cause it seems it would be very consistent as well.
What I'm trying to understand is how does the fixed piece of fiberglass (on the two side pivot points) allow for free side to side movement without binding?
The design is definitely very unique and maybe even revolutionary in 1:12 design. It's really a great design over spring cars cause it seems it would be very consistent as well.
Last edited by Apex; 08-23-2007 at 10:38 AM.
08-23-2007, 10:44 AM
#741
08-23-2007, 11:03 AM
#743
and I must have gotten Butters kit Oh and are you going to have my car ready for when i get their I need it for vintage MOD class
08-23-2007, 11:39 AM
#744
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08-23-2007, 01:29 PM
#746
i just checked the tracking number mine will be here Monday 
i cant wait to build this car!
i cant wait to build this car!
08-23-2007, 02:27 PM
#749
Came home just in time to meet the UPS guy with the package in hand. Building will start soon....
Is everyone in FL driving this car now? Chesty, Potter, TimC, Marcos...will we have a field of DB12R's at the next state race
Is everyone in FL driving this car now? Chesty, Potter, TimC, Marcos...will we have a field of DB12R's at the next state race