BMI's DB12R
#751
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#752
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I'm wondering if Apex meant more something along these lines...Most link cars have adjustable links so any inaccuracies in the manufacturing can be adjusted out in the links to keep the rear from binding. On CRC cars they have a solid link so the center pivot mount is slotted so to square up the rear pod you just loosen the 2 nuts on top of the center pivot mount, let the chassis sit flat, then tighten them down again. Is there anything like that on the DB12R or will it always come perfectly drilled? I assume the latter cuz the car just looks perfect
#753
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this rear end does work differently.all of the pivots are machined,not molded and the pivot balls are threaded and solid mounted to the pod and the center ball is solid mounted to the chassis.there is no slipping on this rear end.the only way to tweak it is to break it.there is no adjustment needed to get the rear to squared up,it is a precision setup that is self alligned.it cost me more to do this but i wanted it to be perfect.now tweak issues and it takes the hassle out of the setup.
if anyone has any questions on the build up of the car or wants some tips,feel free to shoot me a PM and i will help you out.thanks again for purchasing BMI
if anyone has any questions on the build up of the car or wants some tips,feel free to shoot me a PM and i will help you out.thanks again for purchasing BMI
#754
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Just like I thought everything's perfect
#755
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i wanted everything to self allign to take the nonsense out of the build.i didnt do to much cost cutting on the car because i wanted the best possible product i can do.i took alot of time figuring out how to perfect the rear end of the car.minimal parts made a more solid rear end.this is why i went to the 1 piece central pivot.the ball lines itself up perfect and the pivot does also.all the carbon fiber parts are machined on the CNC machine in one shot without reclamping to ensure dead on accuracy.the central pivot is machined on my CNC lathe and the holes are done with live tooling while its being turned.i spent alot of time and money on this car and may have went overboard. it is well worth it though.i am very proud of the outcome.
#756
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Man I wish I had that kind of equipment to play around with
#759
#761
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It's here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
at 11:39:03 AM a package arrived from Flordia...
With a caution sticker from BMI....
Faster lap time inside....
Let the build commence after actually reading the directions....
It looks bazilly.... Just a question.. the bearings, are they like the X-ray where you clean and oil first? Or are they press and press-in and run?
at 11:39:03 AM a package arrived from Flordia...
With a caution sticker from BMI....
Faster lap time inside....
Let the build commence after actually reading the directions....
It looks bazilly.... Just a question.. the bearings, are they like the X-ray where you clean and oil first? Or are they press and press-in and run?
#762
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Jason, need to talk ASAP sending email with home phone ...
#763
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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.
#765
wow since X is now on the BMI team< I cant wait for the second batch of cars come out so I can get 1 and let him set it up for me, since we go to the
same loca track
same loca track