BMI's DB12R
08-26-2007, 10:23 PM
#841
08-26-2007, 11:14 PM
#842
Here is a quick guide to bodies...
Parma Speed 8* - Best for stock and 19 turn, low drag and medium downforce, very stable
Parma Speed 8 HD* - Best for mod, high downforce and medium drag, very stable and planted
Protoform Speed 12* - Best for mod, medium stability, high downforce and a little less drag than Speed 8 HD
Protoform Speed 12b* - Best for stock and 19 turn, Medium stability, good downforce and very low drag.
*Light wieght version uses thinner lexan.
Parma Speed 8* - Best for stock and 19 turn, low drag and medium downforce, very stable
Parma Speed 8 HD* - Best for mod, high downforce and medium drag, very stable and planted
Protoform Speed 12* - Best for mod, medium stability, high downforce and a little less drag than Speed 8 HD
Protoform Speed 12b* - Best for stock and 19 turn, Medium stability, good downforce and very low drag.
*Light wieght version uses thinner lexan.
08-27-2007, 06:21 AM
#843
hey guys,
for this next run of cars we are going to be introducing a new option with your purchase.we have now stocked up on the new Jaco Prism 1/12th tires and will be offering the kit with and without tires.we will be offering them with your choice of 2x pink fronts or lilac fronts and pink or yellow rears.the kit without the tires is still at the 250.00 price and the kit with your choice of tires will be 269.99.we thought this would be a nice option being that not everyone runs the same class or on the same surface.this will allow you to get the tires that you want or need.thanks again for all of the ongoing support.
Jason Breiner
BMI Racing
for this next run of cars we are going to be introducing a new option with your purchase.we have now stocked up on the new Jaco Prism 1/12th tires and will be offering the kit with and without tires.we will be offering them with your choice of 2x pink fronts or lilac fronts and pink or yellow rears.the kit without the tires is still at the 250.00 price and the kit with your choice of tires will be 269.99.we thought this would be a nice option being that not everyone runs the same class or on the same surface.this will allow you to get the tires that you want or need.thanks again for all of the ongoing support.
Jason Breiner
BMI Racing
08-27-2007, 07:58 AM
#846
Tech Initiate
Jason, I've got my DB12R assembled now but I have a question about the preload of the center spring. I've never have found an answer to what or how to set the center spring preload. I know this must be a newbie question, but i'd like the proper method.
Thanks
Allen
Thanks
Allen
08-27-2007, 08:00 AM
#847
hey guys,
for this next run of cars we are going to be introducing a new option with your purchase.we have now stocked up on the new Jaco Prism 1/12th tires and will be offering the kit with and without tires.we will be offering them with your choice of 2x pink fronts or lilac fronts and pink or yellow rears.the kit without the tires is still at the 250.00 price and the kit with your choice of tires will be 269.99.we thought this would be a nice option being that not everyone runs the same class or on the same surface.this will allow you to get the tires that you want or need.thanks again for all of the ongoing support.
Jason Breiner
BMI Racing
for this next run of cars we are going to be introducing a new option with your purchase.we have now stocked up on the new Jaco Prism 1/12th tires and will be offering the kit with and without tires.we will be offering them with your choice of 2x pink fronts or lilac fronts and pink or yellow rears.the kit without the tires is still at the 250.00 price and the kit with your choice of tires will be 269.99.we thought this would be a nice option being that not everyone runs the same class or on the same surface.this will allow you to get the tires that you want or need.thanks again for all of the ongoing support.
Jason Breiner
BMI Racing
08-27-2007, 09:16 AM
#850
hey allen,
what i usually do is set it with the shock off the car.i set the collar so it just touches the spring and then i turn it in 1 full turn.i put the shock back on the car and set the pod droop by adjusting the shock length.you do this by screwing the ball cups on more or less according to the direction you need to go.if need be,you can cut a little material off the ball cup so it can screw on further.
08-27-2007, 09:34 AM
#851
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Building tips: Read the direction first... Lay out everything.... Read the directions a second time and use a hi-lighter on the important tips. Take time to really look at the pics in the manual and in here... I rushed throught a couple of front end building steps and did not go back to verify the correct assembly... This was my fault and not BMI or the directions...
Some more building tips...
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 openning is on top and not next to the rear wheels....
Other than that the car is a solid piece of engineering..... But thats what happens when an engineer ( See J. Hudy of X-ray and Jason ) races RC cars.
They create and build it like they want to drive/race it...
Some more building tips...
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 openning is on top and not next to the rear wheels....
Other than that the car is a solid piece of engineering..... But thats what happens when an engineer ( See J. Hudy of X-ray and Jason ) races RC cars.
They create and build it like they want to drive/race it...
08-27-2007, 09:43 AM
#852
Tech Initiate
Thanks Jason, that's what I needed to know. I hadn't ever saw in any 12 scale manuals what the proper method was.
Allen
Allen
08-27-2007, 09:58 AM
#853
I see you lurking Roly........LOL!!!!
08-27-2007, 10:10 AM
#854
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For those that want the DB12R now.....
Sorry just had to do it.....
Sorry just had to do it.....
Last edited by Nova F1 Racer; 10-21-2008 at 07:06 PM.
08-27-2007, 10:15 AM
#855
BTW......Happy Birthday Monkey Spooge (J Breiner) ..........