Danny-b23

iTrader: (3)

I'm pretty sure that BMI has brushed and brushless versions of their cars.

Team_Elli

I am in the market to buy myself an 1/12 scale to and i was looking at the 12R5 but then i read that this has some issues??? is this fixed in the new 12R5.1???

jasonb

The 10R and 12R was originally supplied with a brushed pod the RR versions have a wider pod for brushless with the narrow right hub to get the weight in the right place.

Jason

3rd-dan

Thats right.
But you have to buy the DB12RR.
This car has the wider rearpod so you can use brushless motors.

EricF

I beleive that it's been fixed, at least the one that I knew of. The arms were not drilled straight, causing the caster to be unequal.
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chris moore

iTrader: (96)

I think you need to get your glasses checked, the BMI DB12RR was designed specificly for brushless and can be bought with either the nimh or lipo specific chassis.

protc3

iTrader: (13)

We no longer sell the car you are speaking of. That was out origional car from over a year ago. Our car comes with all of the latest updates with no need to buy any additional parts. It comes with all of the upgrades.

infernoman2008

does anyone have BMI DB12rr for sale

EricF

Jason does at bmiracing.com and try stormerhobbies.com
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gto0209

Your lhs should be able to get irs if not alot of the ae stuff transfers over. Heres a list of what is nice to have when starting out in 12th
caster block set, ae or irs
irs lower arms
rear ride height adjuster set, ae
diff rings not sure what bmis use
1/8 diff balls
wheel nuts
a couple extra bearings
This will be plenty to get you up and running

InspGadgt

Plastic ones come with the kit. I've never broken these or even worn any out. It is however, nice to have a shiny set of aluminum ones.

Definitely a must have spare item. Also make sure to get an 8-32 tap if you don't already have one to pre-thread the arms.

The BMI comes with the full IRS ride height adjuster set in the rear so you don't need to get more of them. You will want something for the front though. BMI makes some really nice aluminum ones. They are kinda spendy but well worth it. Alternatively you can use the CRC plastic shims and someone else makes some really nice carbon fiber shims (can't remember who).

BMI uses the IRS lightened diff rings.

The 8-32 tap is really important as it will extend the durability of the IRS lower arm. Also make sure to use the IRS screws that come with it because other screws are thicker so they stress the arm and many have a different angle on the head then what the chassis is countersunk for.