RC12R5.1 Factory Team

RC12R5.1 Factory Team

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MSRP: $369.99
SKU:
4019
UPC:
784695040199
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RC12R5.1 Factory Team
The Factory Team 12R5.1 is the latest evolutionary step in Associated's twenty-five years of 1:12 scale racing history. New for the RC12R5.1 is the wide three-point rear pod that has been optimized for fitting brushless motors as well as heat dissipation. The 12R5.1 is built on a 2.5mm woven carbon fiber chassis that utilizes a pivot-ball link rear suspension that allows for independent adjustments for chassis roll, bump, and alignment.

Having the ability to make these chassis adjustments independently gives the 12R5.1 greater potential for the best possible handling on any track surface. While testing, the pivot-ball link chassis has proven to be more durable in high-speed impacts and excels in bumpy track conditions.

The 12R5.1 features shocks with a through-shaft design providing equalized damping throughout the full stroke of the shock in both directions without any unwanted rebound. The center shock tower has four mounting positions that split the spring rates for even finer adjustments. The center shock also controls the chassis droop and can be adjusted on the car with a turnbuckle wrench, making it easier and quicker to get dialed in.

The 12R5.1's "Active Strut" front end has been optimized, featuring symmetric components with adjustable caster and track width, as well as a front axle with wheel nut. Factory Team blue aluminum servo mounts position the servo flat on the chassis for a lower center of gravity and include Ackermann adjustment spacers. The foam front bumper helps protect body and chassis during impacts.

The 12R5.1 comes ready for brushless with a new optimized wide rear pod. The rear pod features a woven carbon fiber top plate and Factory Team blue aluminum machined motor mount, left side bulkhead and motor mount standoff. The woven carbon fiber top plate attaches to the motor mount and left side bulkhead at three points, and uses an integrated standoff, making the rear pod more rigid. Front-to-rear chassis balance is optimized at the center of the battery, allowing an easy transition to 3.7V LiPo batteries.

Magazine Review
When they redesigned their 1/12 line, AE was thinking of the future. The 12R5.1 is optimized to accept a 1-cell LiPo and be well balanced without needing weights. The Active Strut front end allows almost endless tuning possibilities--everything from adjustable caster and camber to track width. The front threaded axles have wheel nuts--big change from the old days of fiddling with an e-clip! The 12R5.1 pan car is versatile. If the pivot-ball link suspension is not right for you or the track you race on, you can buy a T-plate conversion and have the best of both worlds.--RC Driver, March 2010

Features

  • Wide rear pod allows easy installation of brushless motors and features Factory Team blue aluminum machined motor mount, left side bulkhead, and standoff
  • Accepts single-cell LiPo battery packs without changing the front-to-rear weight bias
  • Factory Team shocks feature a through-shaft design, making for equal damping with no rebound in both directions
  • Active strut front end features symmetric components with adjustable caster and track width, as well as a new front axle with wheel nut
  • Woven carbon fiber center shock tower allows for incremental adjustments of rear spring rate
  • Factory Team pivot ball-link chassis allows for independent adjustment for roll, bump, and alignment

Required to Complete

  • R/C 2-channel surface frequency radio system
  • Batteries (4 cells, laid out 2x2, not as stick pack)
  • Battery charger (peak detection charger recommended)
  • Electronic speed control
  • R/C electric motor
  • Pinion gear
  • 1:12 scale body
  • Paint for body
  • Tires
  • Glue for tires
  • Steering servo for 1:12 scale
  • Tools: Hex wrenches, hobby knife, needlenose pliers, wire cutters, Lexan scissors (#1737)
  • Other suggested items: Reamer/hole punch, CA glue (#1597), thread-locking glue (#1596), silicone fluid

Manuals/Documents

Setup Sheets

DownloadDriverEventDate
DownloadOlly JefferiesBRCA Nationals Rd. 603/18/2012
Medium traction, smooth carpet
DownloadOlly JefferiesBRCA Nationals Rd. 502/19/2012
Carpet, medium traction, bumpy
DownloadKeven Hebert2012 Snowbird Nationals02/05/2012
High traction carpet, smooth
DownloadOlly JefferiesBRCA Nationals Rd. #401/21/2012
Medium traction, smooth carpet
DownloadRick HohwartROAR Region 12 Championships01/15/2012
Smooth, medium traction carpet
DownloadOlly JefferiesEuropean Pan Series Rd. #212/17/2011
Medium traction, bumpy
DownloadMike BlackstockU.S. Indoor Championships11/27/2011
High traction bumpy carpet
DownloadKeven Hebert2011 U.S. Indoor Championships - Grand Slam #211/27/2011
Smooth medium traction
DownloadKeven Hebert2011 Timezone Grand Prix11/13/2011
Smooth high traction carpet
DownloadMike Blackstock2011 Halloween Classic10/30/2011
High traction, bumpy
DownloadOlly JefferiesBRCA Nationals Rds. 1, 2, 310/23/2011
Low traction bumpy carpet
DownloadMike Blackstock2011 International Indoor Championships10/08/2011
High grip carpet
DownloadKeven Hebert2011 International Indoor Championships10/08/2011
High grip carpet
DownloadMike Blackstock2010 Halloween Classic10/24/2010
Carpet, high-traction, bumpy
DownloadRick Hohwart2010 International Indoor Championships (IIC09/11/2010
High traction smooth
DownloadKeven HebertROAR Paved Nats07/10/2010
Medium traction smooth
DownloadRick HohwartIIC09/13/2009
Medium traction smooth
DownloadNaoto MatsukuraIIC09/12/2009
High traction smooth
DownloadDennis KingPoints Series08/18/2009
Medium traction smooth
DownloadSean CochranClub Race08/10/2009
Carpet
DownloadSean CochranOCRC On-Road Club Night06/16/2009
Medium traction, bumpy
DownloadJuho LevanenEFRA Indoor Championship02/01/2009
High traction carpet
DownloadJuho LevanenCarpet Euro Champs02/01/2009
High traction bumpy
DownloadMike BlackstockSnowbird Nationals02/01/2009
High traction bumpy
DownloadMike BlackstockSnowbird Nationals, 10.502/01/2009
High traction, bumpy
DownloadJuho LevanenIFMAR World Champs, 2nd place11/09/2008
Low traction smooth
DownloadMike Blackstockclub racing10/11/2008
High traction bumpy
DownloadMike BlackstockIIC 200808/30/2008
High traction smooth
DownloadTommi TorikkaROAR Paved On Road Nationals 200806/22/2008
Med. traction bumpy
DownloadWalter HendersonROAR Region 5 Championships04/06/2008
High traction bumpy
Power Source:
Electric
Terrain:
On-Road
Body Style:
GT/GTP
Scale Size:
1:12 Scale
Assembly Level:
Kit (This vehicle comes as a kit and must be fully assembled by the user. See "Required to Complete" for extra items needed.)
Length:
265mm (10.43in)
Width:
170mm (6.69in)
Wheelbase:
196mm (7.72in)
Weight:
830g (1.83lbs)
Internal Gear Ratio:
1:1
Drive:
2WD