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01-25-2022, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by xtremes

That's not a good thing for a business....Is it possible they are experiencing problems with all this Covid stuff that's going on ?

Maybe, but that was sent ten days ago. Doesn't take much either for someone to reply to an email assuming you know the answers.

01-26-2022, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by nitrodude

ARC are up there with quality, I don't feel they give anything up to the other brands, and the car is just as fast as the other ones.

Is it?
For a long time I do see quick failing 2nd gears and the new 8.3 has a fragile front end with easy bedning bulkheads. Some 3rd party brands made some X-brackets to beef up the front.

01-26-2022, 07:42 AM

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Is it?
For a long time I do see quick failing 2nd gears and the new 8.3 has a fragile front end with easy bedning bulkheads. Some 3rd party brands made some X-brackets to beef up the front.

It is... The x brackets have nothing to do with fragility, its a setup option for more or less steering response depending on track condition. I've never had a 2nd gear fail. Ive seen other cars fail 2nd gear left and right, but never the ARC.

02-07-2022, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by xtremes

I just ordered a kit from italy....I will be more than happy to share with you what I learn after I build it.

Got the kit?

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02-07-2022, 03:57 PM

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Got the kit?

i just got it today ....so far everything seems ok.

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02-07-2022, 04:21 PM

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i just got it today ....so far everything seems ok.

Are those all 902? Or did you get the last stock of 984 kits?

02-07-2022, 06:07 PM

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Are those all 902? Or did you get the last stock of 984 kits?

902's

02-10-2022, 11:14 AM

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I wish BMT all the best... like others (KM, Hot Bodies, Edam) it will be very difficult to break into the market. I was looking very serious at the 902 for 2022 but my circumstances have now changed. The designer Andrea Contarini was very helpful but outside of him being paid for his design he has nothing to do with the project or BMT. I tried emailing BMT/RCModel Store with some build questions as some measurements (sway bars) and basic starting setup data is missing when compared to other brands. I got no response, I do wonder how serious they about it all or just a side business to go racing with mates.

I know that Andrea Contarini is the designer if the car.
Only the time wil tell how good the car is.

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02-19-2022, 10:50 AM

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I have been taking my time building my 902, but I'm getting there.....🙂

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02-24-2022, 09:21 AM

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I have been taking my time building my 902, but I'm getting there.....🙂

Did all parts fitts like a glove? Or was it drilling and grinding?

02-25-2022, 03:05 AM

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Did all parts fitts like a glove? Or was it drilling and grinding?

A couple, but nothing major....Brake cam lower bearing would not slide easily into position (a little sanding was involved there). Also, installing the pivot balls on the rear uprights was a little challenging (the alum. cup would not screw in straight). These problems BMT should be able to fix easily.

I still have to install the clutch on the engine and then try the car on track conditions... Will keep you posted.

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