3LikesBMI Racing "Copperhead 12" discussion and support
10-27-2010, 07:12 AM
#1156
hi Jason,
can you clarify the part #'s for the pivot ball assemblies?
CH3029 is listed as the 'single mount pivot ball housing'. i presume this is the new style housing but with one fastener hole for the new front end outer pivot.
i think DB3029 is the multiple piece pivot ball from the db12.
so what is the part number for the '2 point mount pivot ball' that replaces DB3029?
can you clarify the part #'s for the pivot ball assemblies?
CH3029 is listed as the 'single mount pivot ball housing'. i presume this is the new style housing but with one fastener hole for the new front end outer pivot.
i think DB3029 is the multiple piece pivot ball from the db12.
so what is the part number for the '2 point mount pivot ball' that replaces DB3029?
10-29-2010, 02:18 PM
#1160
Jason-
What do I need to go from a DB12R to CH12 with out buying a complete kit, can it be done?
Would it be less $$ to udate to the RR with the new FE?
Should I just call the shop?
Thanks,
E
What do I need to go from a DB12R to CH12 with out buying a complete kit, can it be done?
Would it be less $$ to udate to the RR with the new FE?
Should I just call the shop?
Thanks,
E
10-29-2010, 02:30 PM
#1162
ok, thank you.
E
E
10-29-2010, 03:37 PM
#1163
11-01-2010, 02:37 AM
#1164
Yesterday I had the first race with the CH12 and I can say, the car went very well... I made it into the A final and qualified 5th. All three qualifications went great and the car handeled very good! In the first final I jumped from 5th to 3th place in the first lap and everything was going okay but because of a steering mistake followed by some rubbing with another car it set me back to 7th 
The second final started well and again I was able to gain some places from 5th to 2nd & 3rd but halfway down the final the car was again touched by another car and went airborne which resulted in a broken cross-brace
That lead to the fact that I couldn't drive the 3rd final.
Overall I can say that the race was very good but I did notice that the CH12 is a very aggressive cornering car and you really need those tune-up parts for the front end...
All in all I was really exited about the CH12 and the only thing you do when you get off the track is clean the car, change the tires and charge the cells and wait fot the next heat to come. There is no extra wrench-time needed between the heats, the diff stays as it is the whole day as well as the settings... Great day for me and the CH12!!!
The second final started well and again I was able to gain some places from 5th to 2nd & 3rd but halfway down the final the car was again touched by another car and went airborne which resulted in a broken cross-brace
That lead to the fact that I couldn't drive the 3rd final.
Overall I can say that the race was very good but I did notice that the CH12 is a very aggressive cornering car and you really need those tune-up parts for the front end...
All in all I was really exited about the CH12 and the only thing you do when you get off the track is clean the car, change the tires and charge the cells and wait fot the next heat to come. There is no extra wrench-time needed between the heats, the diff stays as it is the whole day as well as the settings... Great day for me and the CH12!!!
11-01-2010, 09:16 AM
#1165
Here's a list of parts I have compiled that one should have to maintain their Copperhead 12:
CH1041 - Copperhead 12 Chassis Brace
CH1071 - 7075 2MM FRONT AXLE SPACERS
CH1070 - FRONT STANDOFF SET (2mm extended)
CH2001 - 1.8 MM FRONT FLEX PLATES PAIR
CH2002 - 1.5 MM FRONT FLEX PLATES PAIR
CH2010 - COPPERHEAD NEW LOWER FRONT ARMS
CH2060 - STEERING BLOCK WITH HELICOIL
CH3017 - Copperhead 1.2 Carbon Fiber Flex Links
CH3018 - Copperhead 1.5 Carbon Fiber Flex Links
CH3019 - Copperhead Fiberglass Flex Links
CH3025 - FRONT UPPER EYELETS WITH PIVOT BALL
CH3029 - SINGLE MOUNT PIVOT BALL HOUSING WITH PIVOT BALL PAIR
DB1080 - Body Mounts
DB1081 - Body Mount Pivot
DB1093 - ball cups
DB3020 - Center Pivot Ball Housing and Ball, Delrin/Alloy
DB3029 - Flex Plate Pivot Ball Housings Complete
DB3055 - Center Shock Spring, Blue 10lb.
DB3056 - Center Shock Spring, Gold 12lb.
DB3057 - Center Shock Spring, Red 14lb.
DB4050 - Rear Axle Shim, Alloy 3mm
DB5305 - Carbon Servo Saver Brace
DB5401 - Bumper, DB12R, High Density Foam
DB6495 - Standard Nickel Teflon Ball Studs
CH1041 - Copperhead 12 Chassis Brace
CH1071 - 7075 2MM FRONT AXLE SPACERS
CH1070 - FRONT STANDOFF SET (2mm extended)
CH2001 - 1.8 MM FRONT FLEX PLATES PAIR
CH2002 - 1.5 MM FRONT FLEX PLATES PAIR
CH2010 - COPPERHEAD NEW LOWER FRONT ARMS
CH2060 - STEERING BLOCK WITH HELICOIL
CH3017 - Copperhead 1.2 Carbon Fiber Flex Links
CH3018 - Copperhead 1.5 Carbon Fiber Flex Links
CH3019 - Copperhead Fiberglass Flex Links
CH3025 - FRONT UPPER EYELETS WITH PIVOT BALL
CH3029 - SINGLE MOUNT PIVOT BALL HOUSING WITH PIVOT BALL PAIR
DB1080 - Body Mounts
DB1081 - Body Mount Pivot
DB1093 - ball cups
DB3020 - Center Pivot Ball Housing and Ball, Delrin/Alloy
DB3029 - Flex Plate Pivot Ball Housings Complete
DB3055 - Center Shock Spring, Blue 10lb.
DB3056 - Center Shock Spring, Gold 12lb.
DB3057 - Center Shock Spring, Red 14lb.
DB4050 - Rear Axle Shim, Alloy 3mm
DB5305 - Carbon Servo Saver Brace
DB5401 - Bumper, DB12R, High Density Foam
DB6495 - Standard Nickel Teflon Ball Studs
11-01-2010, 10:00 AM
#1168
Not a good raceday yesterday My car wasn't up to speed....wanted to 'donkey-flip' the first couple of laps then got really good for the first half of the race, then it was dumptruck city
Barely squeaked into the A; a few of the guys in front of me should've been owned
Even though frustration set in early....we had nothing but laughs where I was pittin'
My car wasn't up to speed....wanted to 'donkey-flip' the first couple of laps then got really good for the first half of the race, then it was dumptruck city Barely squeaked into the A; a few of the guys in front of me should've been owned Even though frustration set in early....we had nothing but laughs where I was pittin'
11-01-2010, 11:48 AM
#1169
First race after IIC yesterday with my Copperheads 
I think the grip level at our track has been slowly changing as with my normal tire of choice the car was a bit loose. I noticed the same thing with my old car as well but I thought it was setup back then. Even with the car being a tad loose it was very drivable and I had the lead for quite awhile before I brain farted and fell back to 3rd. Quite happy with the car but am going to have to try working with different tire choices in the next race.
I think the grip level at our track has been slowly changing as with my normal tire of choice the car was a bit loose. I noticed the same thing with my old car as well but I thought it was setup back then. Even with the car being a tad loose it was very drivable and I had the lead for quite awhile before I brain farted and fell back to 3rd. Quite happy with the car but am going to have to try working with different tire choices in the next race.
11-01-2010, 03:52 PM
#1170
Yesterday I had the first race with the CH12 and I can say, the car went very well... I made it into the A final and qualified 5th. All three qualifications went great and the car handeled very good! In the first final I jumped from 5th to 3th place in the first lap and everything was going okay but because of a steering mistake followed by some rubbing with another car it set me back to 7th
The second final started well and again I was able to gain some places from 5th to 2nd & 3rd but halfway down the final the car was again touched by another car and went airborne which resulted in a broken cross-brace
That lead to the fact that I couldn't drive the 3rd final.
Overall I can say that the race was very good but I did notice that the CH12 is a very aggressive cornering car and you really need those tune-up parts for the front end...
All in all I was really exited about the CH12 and the only thing you do when you get off the track is clean the car, change the tires and charge the cells and wait fot the next heat to come. There is no extra wrench-time needed between the heats, the diff stays as it is the whole day as well as the settings... Great day for me and the CH12!!!
The second final started well and again I was able to gain some places from 5th to 2nd & 3rd but halfway down the final the car was again touched by another car and went airborne which resulted in a broken cross-brace
That lead to the fact that I couldn't drive the 3rd final.
Overall I can say that the race was very good but I did notice that the CH12 is a very aggressive cornering car and you really need those tune-up parts for the front end...
All in all I was really exited about the CH12 and the only thing you do when you get off the track is clean the car, change the tires and charge the cells and wait fot the next heat to come. There is no extra wrench-time needed between the heats, the diff stays as it is the whole day as well as the settings... Great day for me and the CH12!!!
. It was a good race to watch though, seeing you fight back through the ranks. Considering the opposition i had i was pleased with my final position in the WGT 17.5t 2s class last sunday. I had a lot of understeer with my DB10RR because of the wrong tire choice. I had pink back and purple fronts and had to apply 100% on the front and had to apply it twice on the front including almost 100% steering throw to let it turn at the speeds we were going haha. I didn't want to put other tires on cause i could not test it duing the race (at least i knew how it steered with this tire choice) But all in all quite a nice race. Next time some harder back tires will do the trick. The pinks were just too much glued to the track.
