Originally Posted by Ultramarv

This is the response that I just received from Associated concerning the new 12R5.1:

Response:

Ok the only difference is that the rear pod is optimized for brushless motors. Just like you have already done.



Bill Martinez

Customer Support Specialist

Associated Electrics, Inc

Tel: +1 (949) 544-7500 Ext: 2115

Fax: +1 (949) 544-7501

Email: [email protected]




From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 7:34 PM
To: AE CustomerService
Subject: Kit Service



Hello,



I just purchased a 12R5 kit last week from Amain Hobbies and just got in the mail. I also ordered all the parts from the 10R5 to make it a centered rear pod chassis. Now I just read on your home page that Associated is releasing the 12R5.1 kit... what is the main difference in the 2 kits. Will there be an upgrade conversion kit available or will I need to buy a whole new kit?



Please let me know what the part numbers are so I can put them on order at my local hobby shop if my 12r5 can be converted to the new 12R5.1 version.



Thank you!!



Marvin Brannon

Originally Posted by Sean Cochran

I have given an updated set up sheet to the webmaster at AE.
Not a lot of changes but some little things I found to be better than the first set up I posted.

Originally Posted by Sean Cochran

I have given an updated set up sheet to the webmaster at AE.
Not a lot of changes but some little things I found to be better than the first set up I posted.

Originally Posted by PartTime

I hear ya, Im always tweaking the setup. Your setup list a blue shock and gold side springs. I came up with red shock and silver side springs. Im gona start heading the springs in your direction to see how it feels but got any comments on how it handles?

DK

Originally Posted by Sean Cochran

Once I finally got the right tires, now black and yellow, I found that I needed to adjust the set up some to make it more consistant through the run.

I adjusted the droop spacer and went back up to a gold spring. Then I went back to 20s in the front and blue side springs in the rear. Both of those changes seemed to make the car easier to drive through the whole run. With the bumps and inconsistant traction I would get caught out by the soft front spring and stiffer rear. Last week was the best the car has felt and the laps only dropped off .4 from beginning to end. My previous best was more like .6-.7 from begining to end.

Originally Posted by mangoman

Did you end up working anything out with your car alex?
Im new to 12th scale and only ran my 12r5 for the first time last weekend. From what i can tell tyres are most important thing to start with and your best bet is pink rears purple fronts. Double pink fronts will give you more steering but will wear faster.

I think standard kit setup might be ok, but a few people seem to be using a stiffer blue spring on the center shock. As for rollout i think you need something big like around 58mm but dont quote me on that. Its also going to be dependent on how you setup your speedie and timing on the motor although i think the prince has fixed timing

Originally Posted by Sean Cochran

I adjusted the droop spacer and went back up to a gold spring. Then I went back to 20s in the front and blue side springs in the rear. Both of those changes seemed to make the car easier to drive through the whole run. With the bumps and inconsistant traction I would get caught out by the soft front spring and stiffer rear. Last week was the best the car has felt and the laps only dropped off .4 from beginning to end. My previous best was more like .6-.7 from begining to end.

Originally Posted by mangoman

Hara 40,
Have you run 12th scale before? I started pretty soft when i started running but ended up using pretty aggressive settings like you would on a touring car.
Also if you are using a tekin, i would probably not use boost although if you have the new software you may want to try using the turbo.

With regards to springs, software front springs is meant to give you more steering as are HARDER and stiffer side and center springs. There is a 12th scale bible floating around if you cant find it let me know your email address and i'll email it to you.

PS. I got one of those prince motors. Dont know if its just me but i reckon they are good motors **SHRUG**

Originally Posted by Sean Cochran

The set up is not on the site yet but will be later today or tommorow.

Originally Posted by PartTime

Sean C..I just printed both of your setups and gona take them to the track with me tonight. You didnt list what rear rubber on the new sheet. Also can you give me a front width in mm? Last thing, I see your running the rear higher than the front. Are you setting the pod flat or letting it rake with the chassis?

Thanks
DK