I believe that Chris Moore of Phx., AZ. has used them, send him a PM. He has posted on the last couple of pages.
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I am new to 12th scale. About to buy my first kit to put together. I have read way back to January on this thread and found some info. What im looking for it what it the 1s speedo of choice right now for 12th scale cars? I have to buy a new one and want to make sure its going to fit and do what it should.

Can't go wrong with a Tekin RS Pro or RS Gen 2. Speedpassion makes a good ESC as well.

SP GT2.1EX is my favorite.
No need for extras like a voltage regulator to clutter up the build.
http://www.speedpassion.net/us/catagory.asp?c=esc&sc=16

I've used them. They work well. The capacity isn't as great as the latest cells, but in all other respects I found them comparable to similar stick cells.

As your new to 12th scale
It may be worthwhile to have a look at the link in my sig
Lot of info there, including ESC choices

Missing the Viper VTX-1 there

Updated

The Tekin RS and RS Pro require a booster or receiver battery to work with 1s batteries. Speed Passion's latest ESCs, the Reventon series, also need a booster or receiver pack. SP's GT V2.1 EX will work with a 1s without anything extra.

The Hobbywing v3.1 1s is great, the cap and switch are built into the case. ORCA, Viper and Team Orion also make great 1s speed controls that don't require any booster or receiver pack. Hobbywing also has their original 1s ESC for about $100 or less right now.

Orion http://www.teamorion.com/index.php?d...iew&page_id=44tried the rest and stuck with the best

Anyone by any chance have run a Duo 2 13.5 blinky and have a good setup for motor timing and rollout they found to be pretty fast and stay somewhat cool temperature wise? Using a Hobbywing V3.1 1S Speedo for this.

Thanks,

Ivan

These questions are mainly to the 1/12 drivers who race outdoors on asphalt;

What tyre compounds have you found best to use?

What additives work on asphalt, and which don't?

Paragon is a no-no, as are any other additives with 'wintergreen'

Thanks
Skiddins

For relatively low-traction asphalt, blown off and with sugar water, I ran pink rears and pink (or one step harder) fronts. I also ran them full-size, as it helps with traction, and I'm cheap, so I want maximum life.

Running soft side springs will help with traction. If the surface is very slick, you can leave them out altogether.

Non-detergent 30W motor oil works reasonably well for tire glop, and is very cheap!

I'd try Pink rears and Purple front to start. Coppertone or other brand 30 - 50 SPF sunscreen works pretty well for tyre goop.

I know Speedmerchant is coming out a rev.8 Who else are coming out of new model this year ?