The Factory Team 12R5.1 is the latest evolutionary step in AssociatedΆs
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.
Factory Team 12R5.1 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.
Spec Check:
- Power: Electric
- Type: On Road Pan Car
- Length: 265mm
- Width: 170mm
- Weight: 830g
- Wheelbase: 196mm
- Drive: 2WD/RWD
Required for completiton: RC
2-channel surface frequency radio system, Batteries (4 cells, laid out
2x2, not as stick pack), Battery charger, Electronic speed control,
Motor, Pinion gear, 1/12th scale body, Tyres and Steering servo for
1/12th scale car.
