Some people crack me up, how can we help with your car/set-up problems if we don't know what car you run???? Of course CRC, Associated, and speedmerchant info is basically interchangable, Trinity set-up is interchangable from the center shock back with the three listed above...... but corally set-ups/problems are Corally specific and need to be addressed by a totally different crowd.......

BTW: who makes a left rear hub that screws onto the axle??????? know all of the Associated/trinity clones use standard rear axles and none screw on... REMEMBER--- when referring to a specific corner of the car refer to it as you are standing behind the car facing the front......

LF-------RF...............^
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LR-------RR

The new left rear hibs from AE screw on. The clamp-on hub is an option now, one that must be purchased separately.

CRC + AE parts
 

Are all CRC and AE parts inter-changeable, especially the front section? How about their wheels? My local hobby store are carrying some CRC kits but I'm not sure about the part support in the near future. I've heard that CRC kits have the same built as RC12L3. Is that true?

Secondly, I've seen a particular 4cell 1/12 Carpetknife without the center shocks. However, the latest 4cell model at their website comes with the shocks. Did I spotted a 1/12 from another manufacturer?

The 4 cell car you saw w/o the center shock is most likely a Corally, look closer and the entire front end is different.

The 6-pack and 12L3 parts are completely interchangable, except the 12L doesn't use the side damper tubes, uses a graphite t-bar and tweak screws....... most guys take the t-bar off and use Associated fibreglass t-bars w/ tweak screws instead of the springs, and keep the tubes.......

The chassis plates are different but interchangable......

If you are looking I have a 6-pack I am selling for $80 with the "retro" (old style) front end or $105 with the new front end..... all prices shipped.......

anyone interested please e-mail me at my e-mail

and the best place to buy a SpeedMerchant in the states would be where????? I just can't seem to find one anywhere.

Coxy

hobbyetc.com carries all of the speedmerchant stuff (and its an online store). however i heard that speedmerchant might start selling direct off their site, however that might be a little while, so i would just buy off hobbyetc for now.

Newbie asking...
 

Hi guys,

I need help, im new at this 1/12 thing... whats the best setup for 1/12 on carpet? i dont need the specific setup... just the best default setup for the ff. parts...

-front camber
-front caster
-front toe angle
-rear damper setup
-front and rear tire setup
-gearing for stock and mod motors with 4-cell packs

any help would be appreciated as id like to get my car up to speed quickly for upcoming races i will join... Thanks guys...

By the way... the car i got looks like a Trinity Revolver with a single damper tube but the front end is a monoshock setup like the old Tamiya mini coopers and its got a front swaybar... im dumping this front end and im trying to get a Trinity Reactive caster front end for it but im having trouble finding it here in manila. would an Assoc. RC12L3 front end fit here? if so, what setup would be good for carpet?

I think coxy was asking this as the website directs you to hobbyetc but on there they are out of stock, seems to me that they dont want to sell any cars i still have not heard anything from them in regard to my email

they are the most likely place to get speedmerchant stuff from, and they will always get the parts first. speedmerchant is pretty busy right now with the v-force front end and getting that all together (should be out pretty soon) and some other new stuff. Also check out www.rcmadness.com they might have some stuff in stock, and if it doesnt appear on their online store call him up. or trying calling up speedmerchant and see where they suggest to go and look.

Re: HELP
 

Sorry for the BIG mistake.

The kit is AE RC12L3

Will AE still honor the warranty even if I purchased it there when I was visiting? I have a BIG race coming up and no car to use.

I still have a proof of purchase.

Thanks.

I guess the immediate solution is to buy a new Shaft which is oretty exoensive here.

You'll have to contact AE for and let them know what's up. If you do have to replace the axle to get going go ahead and pick up an IRS unit, then keep the Standard piece for back-up...... trust me this will get broken sooner or later.....

Here ya go

I have defective merchandise or missing parts. (fax form)

I have a question which can be answered anytime within four working days by e-mail. (Help Form)

I have an issue that needs to be addressed IMMEDIATELY. (phoning Associated)

Hope this helps!

protoform ascari body
 

Any feedback on the Ascari body? Handling wise??

Thanks

Hey stormperson

I think you got the WebSite wrong... They don't show or list any SpeedMerchant products... Spend the last 20 min. there and nothing...

Where did you find stuff on there Website that shows SppedMerchant products???


Thanks

Bradley J. Gotori
[email protected]

heres a link just scroll down to speedmerchant.
http://www.hobbyetc.com/cgi-bin/cata...gi?car_id=null

the ascari has alot more downforce suppositly (and this is from talking to a factory driver who did prototype testing for them), and should be the ticket for asphault where the extra grip is needed. also the body provides slightly more steering than the bentley, so also might be better for carpet as well. i just prefer the way it looks, and its very slammed so i will probably end up running htem myself