BMI's DB12R
08-29-2007, 08:42 PM
#946
Jason, I got my car today. It was probably the easiest build ever. Every thing went perfect. I just need to do a little work on the front end and it will be nice. The manual was nice and explained everything. The suspension is the smoothest on any car I have had. I am going to be working on the video review I just want to get some footage with it on the track. I think it should be up on YouTube this coming Sunday or Monday. Thanks again for providing such a great car, at a great price.
08-30-2007, 06:10 AM
#948
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Now to follow up on yesterdays carpet adventure...
I used exactly the same setup on carpet that I ran outside on asphalt. Oh wait I did change the tires.
The was dialed in from the get go. I still need to do some adjustments on the radio but I knew that already..
Good, Bad and the UGLY....
The BAD first: I broke a part.... I cut a corner and ran over one of those METAL corner disks and launched the Aero DB12R into the air at 3/4 speed and right into a wood 2x4.. Some one yelled : "Clean-up on isle 4 " I went over thinking I destroyed the front end... I looked at it and saw 2 small pieces of plastic under the car. The battery bar snapped..
The GOOD: I was shocked to look and did not see any wrong... I put it back down and ran for another 4 minutes... Dam thing drove just like before
the 2x4..... I went through 8 packs and it was the same from the first to the last. I even put in a different axle, diff and spur gear to test out... It didn't change the handling what so ever..
The UGLY: My driving and radio setup. When Perry ran the car he was smooth and had it flowing through the layout... And it means I need more track time........ Which my wife will be overjoyed about....
I used exactly the same setup on carpet that I ran outside on asphalt. Oh wait I did change the tires.
The was dialed in from the get go. I still need to do some adjustments on the radio but I knew that already..Good, Bad and the UGLY....
The BAD first: I broke a part.... I cut a corner and ran over one of those METAL corner disks and launched the Aero DB12R into the air at 3/4 speed and right into a wood 2x4.. Some one yelled : "Clean-up on isle 4 " I went over thinking I destroyed the front end... I looked at it and saw 2 small pieces of plastic under the car. The battery bar snapped..
The GOOD: I was shocked to look and did not see any wrong... I put it back down and ran for another 4 minutes... Dam thing drove just like before
the 2x4..... I went through 8 packs and it was the same from the first to the last. I even put in a different axle, diff and spur gear to test out... It didn't change the handling what so ever..
The UGLY: My driving and radio setup. When Perry ran the car he was smooth and had it flowing through the layout... And it means I need more track time........ Which my wife will be overjoyed about....
08-30-2007, 06:11 AM
#949
Anyone care to share a pic of a Novak brushless setup in the car?
08-30-2007, 07:10 AM
#950
Nova,
I have had some similar experinces with durability. I clipped the pipe coming onto the straight at MINNREG.. and launched the car 4+ feet in the air spinning like a UFO.. landing about 15 feet away on the hard floor... No Tweek... just keep on going.. BTW, I spoke with Jason about the battery adjuster, and he is looking into an alternate material ..to beef it up some...
I have had some similar experinces with durability. I clipped the pipe coming onto the straight at MINNREG.. and launched the car 4+ feet in the air spinning like a UFO.. landing about 15 feet away on the hard floor... No Tweek... just keep on going.. BTW, I spoke with Jason about the battery adjuster, and he is looking into an alternate material ..to beef it up some...
Now to follow up on yesterdays carpet adventure...
I used exactly the same setup on carpet that I ran outside on asphalt. Oh wait I did change the tires. The was dialed in from the get go. I still need to do some adjustments on the radio but I knew that already..
Good, Bad and the UGLY....
The BAD first: I broke a part.... I cut a corner and ran over one of those METAL corner disks and launched the Aero DB12R into the air at 3/4 speed and right into a wood 2x4.. Some one yelled : "Clean-up on isle 4 " I went over thinking I destroyed the front end... I looked at it and saw 2 small pieces of plastic under the car. The battery bar snapped..
The GOOD: I was shocked to look and did not see any wrong... I put it back down and ran for another 4 minutes... Dam thing drove just like before
the 2x4..... I went through 8 packs and it was the same from the first to the last. I even put in a different axle, diff and spur gear to test out... It didn't change the handling what so ever..
The UGLY: My driving and radio setup. When Perry ran the car he was smooth and had it flowing through the layout... And it means I need more track time........ Which my wife will be overjoyed about....
I used exactly the same setup on carpet that I ran outside on asphalt. Oh wait I did change the tires.
The was dialed in from the get go. I still need to do some adjustments on the radio but I knew that already..Good, Bad and the UGLY....
The BAD first: I broke a part.... I cut a corner and ran over one of those METAL corner disks and launched the Aero DB12R into the air at 3/4 speed and right into a wood 2x4.. Some one yelled : "Clean-up on isle 4 " I went over thinking I destroyed the front end... I looked at it and saw 2 small pieces of plastic under the car. The battery bar snapped..
The GOOD: I was shocked to look and did not see any wrong... I put it back down and ran for another 4 minutes... Dam thing drove just like before
the 2x4..... I went through 8 packs and it was the same from the first to the last. I even put in a different axle, diff and spur gear to test out... It didn't change the handling what so ever..
The UGLY: My driving and radio setup. When Perry ran the car he was smooth and had it flowing through the layout... And it means I need more track time........ Which my wife will be overjoyed about....
08-30-2007, 07:15 AM
#951
PM
Hey Jason,
Still waiting on a PM from you buddy.
Thanks,
Aaron
Still waiting on a PM from you buddy.
Thanks,
Aaron
08-30-2007, 07:15 AM
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Nova,
I have had some similar experinces with durability. I clipped the pipe coming onto the straight at MINNREG.. and launched the car 4+ feet in the air spinning like a UFO.. landing about 15 feet away on the hard floor... No Tweek... just keep on going.. BTW, I spoke with Jason about the battery adjuster, and he is looking into an alternate material ..to beef it up some...
I have had some similar experinces with durability. I clipped the pipe coming onto the straight at MINNREG.. and launched the car 4+ feet in the air spinning like a UFO.. landing about 15 feet away on the hard floor... No Tweek... just keep on going.. BTW, I spoke with Jason about the battery adjuster, and he is looking into an alternate material ..to beef it up some...
Tweety Bird, 12 scale version.....
08-30-2007, 07:21 AM
#953
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Speaking of brushless....
I'll be pulling the trigger on this soon...
http://www.shopatron.com/index/135.0.7521.0.0.0.0
Novak Factory Remanufactured
Novak Electronics -
RMF GTB Racing Brushless/Brush ESC (original version) S1710 $129.99
Novak Electronics - RMF SS13.5 Brushless Motor S3413 $59.99
Items You've Selected Part # Price Subtotal $189.98
Shipping $8.90
Total: $198.78
I'll be pulling the trigger on this soon...
http://www.shopatron.com/index/135.0.7521.0.0.0.0
Novak Factory Remanufactured
Novak Electronics -
RMF GTB Racing Brushless/Brush ESC (original version) S1710 $129.99
Novak Electronics - RMF SS13.5 Brushless Motor S3413 $59.99
Items You've Selected Part # Price Subtotal $189.98
Shipping $8.90
Total: $198.78
08-30-2007, 08:15 AM
#954
glad to hear about the all you guys getting to run the cars.now you all finally get to see i am not blowing smoke about the car never needing to be tweaked
it works out nice also because when the car does feel tweaked,it shows you something is broken or bent on the car.this is cool because you never need to chase the car.it also helps to point out any worn or broken parts that you would normally have a hard time finding.up till this point i have not broken or tweaked the car.it has not been on a tweak station since february.
it works out nice also because when the car does feel tweaked,it shows you something is broken or bent on the car.this is cool because you never need to chase the car.it also helps to point out any worn or broken parts that you would normally have a hard time finding.up till this point i have not broken or tweaked the car.it has not been on a tweak station since february.
08-30-2007, 10:30 AM
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I broke my battery adjuster from my first pack of running.
I just turned the broken end around, use it to set the battery's spacing.
Works perfect for me since I still use tape.
~Ming
I just turned the broken end around, use it to set the battery's spacing.
Works perfect for me since I still use tape.
~Ming
08-30-2007, 10:39 AM
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And this part is the one that you need the least...
I hope that came out right... BTW I took a long velcro strap, my lipo powered dremel and used it on the middle of the velrco to make it thin as possible ( I hate tape and split type battery packs
) so the next time I run I'll put it to the test...BTW, the pack that broke the battery spacer... It was not a flat pack, one side was up off the chassis..... That also will be fixed....
