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Old 09-13-2011 | 01:57 PM
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Looks like it was meant to be powered by a 4-cell stick pack. Are you sure they posted the right picture? By the looks of things this could be a concept car from 20 years ago. Very un-Tamiya-ish.
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Old 09-13-2011 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by InspGadgt
Well if you are interested in a double wishbone front suspension there is also the BMI Copperhead 12 to look at.
Here are a couple pics of the double wishbone ft susp



http://www.rctech.net/forum/7732660-post394.html

http://www.rctech.net/forum/7739793-post421.html

http://www.rctech.net/forum/7747996-post433.html

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Old 09-13-2011 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DesertRat
Looks like it was meant to be powered by a 4-cell stick pack. Are you sure they posted the right picture? By the looks of things this could be a concept car from 20 years ago. Very un-Tamiya-ish.
It's real - has been announced with a product number and description also.

It's meant to run with a LiFe cell, which is what Tamiya is pushing in Japan as their official battery for the current time and future.

http://tamiyablog.com/
has some details.
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Old 09-13-2011 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Infinite 12th
Here are a couple pics of the double wishbone ft susp
Mine looks a bit cleaner in layout as I am running smaller electronics Really looking forward to the next BMI conversion kit...Jason has a really killer one coming out!
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Old 09-13-2011 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by InspGadgt
Mine looks a bit cleaner in layout as I am running smaller electronics Really looking forward to the next BMI conversion kit...Jason has a really killer one coming out!
It looks like a really nice car. In all honestly, all 12th scale cars with the CRC pivot side beams or whatever their called look kinda the same...lol

Not sure I would ultimately go wrong with any of them

This is a tough choice to make and if the Yokomo and parts we're easily accessible at my track I'd probably go with it but they all look fine and competitive for sure

The main distinguishing difference is the advanced front end like R12 and this one

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Old 09-13-2011 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Infinite 12th
Not sure I would ultimately go wrong with any of them
Your right...you really can't go wrong with any of them as they are all pretty high quality kits. I am a bit partial though
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Originally Posted by InspGadgt
Your right...you really can't go wrong with any of them as they are all pretty high quality kits. I am a bit partial though
Which car did you choose?

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Old 09-13-2011 | 04:27 PM
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I've been running BMI cars for several years now. Sorry...don't have any current pics of my car.
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Old 09-13-2011 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by InspGadgt
I've been running BMI cars for several years now. Sorry...don't have any current pics of my car.
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Old 09-13-2011 | 04:51 PM
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When I get the new conversion kit coming out I will post some pics. There is some interesting battery placement on that version of the car that will make wiring a lot cleaner
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Originally Posted by InspGadgt
When I get the new conversion kit coming out I will post some pics. There is some interesting battery placement on that version of the car that will make wiring a lot cleaner
Inline?

Conversion?
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Old 09-13-2011 | 05:01 PM
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From my understanding the new chassis will support several different battery mounting locations including in-line but off-set as well as a battery forward placement which works very well on the BMI WGT car. Here is a prototype pic that was posted in the Copperhead 12 thread. It has the AE front end on it for testing but the new front end will bolt right on:
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Old 09-13-2011 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Shangrila
Surprised and very excited to see Tamiya is reviving the RM line with a 'new' 1/12 comong out in December.

It's simple (front end is 26 year old design! ) but that could mean successful

That new RM is cool, thanks for finding that !

Looks like it will use rubber tires for realism.
Something like the Yokomo GT500 12th scales, but more Retro.


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Old 09-13-2011 | 06:52 PM
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Talking 2011 ROAR 12th Scale Indoor On-Road Regionals

TQ RC Racing will be hosting 2011 ROAR Region 12 Indoor On Road Electric Championship on November 13, 2011.

Track is located at 13871 Oaks Avenue, Chino, CA 91710.

Classes will be 1/12th & 1/10 scale Electric.

For more information, contact Sean Park at TQ RC Racing 909.627.2800
email: [email protected]
http://www.tqrcracing.com/

2011 ROAR 12th Scale On-Road Regionals


Who's down for some awesome carpet racing in So Cal this Winter !
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Old 09-13-2011 | 07:14 PM
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Some amazing racing
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