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You can actually do that with a 12R5.2 just like it is. You may need to change the front shock mount plate out to just a standoff with a ball stud on top because the plate will leave you less room for the electronics.
I ran my car like that for a little bit. But I ended up getting the Reflex kit just because I felt like the battery would be a little more secure.
I ran my car like that for a little bit. But I ended up getting the Reflex kit just because I felt like the battery would be a little more secure.
You don't even need the standoff and ballstud. Just take the antenna mount from the front brace and bolt it directly to the chassis along with the shock mount from the 12R5/5.1. The holes are already in the chassis for the mount, and the original conversion kit for the 5.1 included the extra graphite shock mount for transverse battery position.
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Since we're on the topic of convertion kits...With the screw kit and graphite axle, all other stock parts the car came in at 720, I added the bumper then had to add 5 grams to make weight. I'll get some more pictures of the esc cut out, and of the rest of the car up soon.
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You don't even need the standoff and ballstud. Just take the antenna mount from the front brace and bolt it directly to the chassis along with the shock mount from the 12R5/5.1. The holes are already in the chassis for the mount, and the original conversion kit for the 5.1 included the extra graphite shock mount for transverse battery position.


Well since you guys wont answer my question directly I think I figured it out. I think it will work I will order the rear clip of a 12r5.2 and mount that rear pod to the chassis of a 12r5 and I should be good to go. Only question is will the old top plate fit on the new on the new 12r5.2 aluminum mounts. Is the width different?
On the other hand... if you want, I would be glad to sell you my RC12R5.2 with the Reflex conversion. I'm getting ready to get rid of it to switch to a different brand.
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Since we're on the topic of convertion kits...With the screw kit and graphite axle, all other stock parts the car came in at 720, I added the bumper then had to add 5 grams to make weight. I'll get some more pictures of the esc cut out, and of the rest of the car up soon.
Well since you guys wont answer my question directly I think I figured it out. I think it will work I will order the rear clip of a 12r5.2 and mount that rear pod to the chassis of a 12r5 and I should be good to go. Only question is will the old top plate fit on the new on the new 12r5.2 aluminum mounts. Is the width different?
Since we're on the topic of convertion kits...With the screw kit and graphite axle, all other stock parts the car came in at 720, I added the bumper then had to add 5 grams to make weight. I'll get some more pictures of the esc cut out, and of the rest of the car up soon.
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I don't think anyone is intentionally not answering your question. I'm just not sure anyone on here has done what you're trying to do.
On the other hand... if you want, I would be glad to sell you my RC12R5.2 with the Reflex conversion. I'm getting ready to get rid of it to switch to a different brand.
On the other hand... if you want, I would be glad to sell you my RC12R5.2 with the Reflex conversion. I'm getting ready to get rid of it to switch to a different brand.
The track Im going to race at is in its infancy and not real sure it will get going. Thats the other reason for not spending big money. Thanks
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People are doing their best to help you. You're posting your questions on the wrong thread. It is, without a doubt, better to ask these questions on the Associated RC 12 R5.2 thread.
Come on nothin' ... this is how on-line forums work. You have very specific questions pertaining to the 12r5 cars. This thread is better for general 1/12 setup and such and you can't be sure that we're all so intimately familiar with the 12r5. I'm trying to help you, but if you don't want to listen that's too bad for you.
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Why are you wanting to put the 5.2 pod on the older car? Other than a little extra space for the motor, I don't really see it being worth the cost. Anyway, here's everything you'll need if you're adding the 5.2 pod to the original 12R5-
ASC4692 - Team Associated 12R5.1 LiPo Lower Pod Plate
ASC4702 - Team Associated Motor Mount Brace
ASC4688 - Team Associated V2 Upper Pod Plate
ASC4700 - Team Associated Motor Mount
ASC4701 - Team Associated Left-Rear Bulkhead
ASC4608 - Team Associated Factory Team Hub (Brushless)
ASC4609 - Team Associated Factory Team Thrust Cone
ASC4697 - Team Associated 12R5.1 Option LiPo Shock Mount Upright
Total cost @ Amain - $106.18, which is $3 less than the 12R5.1 lipo conversion kit, and around what you could pick up a used 12R5.2 for.
If you're just wanting more space in the pod, use an upper and lower pod plate from the 10R5 along with the ASC4608/4609 diff hub & cone to widen the pod to the same width as the 5.1/5.2. Much cheaper, and gives just as much width to work with as the new parts.
ASC4692 - Team Associated 12R5.1 LiPo Lower Pod Plate
ASC4702 - Team Associated Motor Mount Brace
ASC4688 - Team Associated V2 Upper Pod Plate
ASC4700 - Team Associated Motor Mount
ASC4701 - Team Associated Left-Rear Bulkhead
ASC4608 - Team Associated Factory Team Hub (Brushless)
ASC4609 - Team Associated Factory Team Thrust Cone
ASC4697 - Team Associated 12R5.1 Option LiPo Shock Mount Upright
Total cost @ Amain - $106.18, which is $3 less than the 12R5.1 lipo conversion kit, and around what you could pick up a used 12R5.2 for.
If you're just wanting more space in the pod, use an upper and lower pod plate from the 10R5 along with the ASC4608/4609 diff hub & cone to widen the pod to the same width as the 5.1/5.2. Much cheaper, and gives just as much width to work with as the new parts.
Last edited by Serzoni; 06-03-2015 at 09:21 AM. Reason: added 10R5 info
Because I know where you’re going to run this at; and you claim to be on a tight budget; I can say with confidence save your money and just run the car as AE designed it. There is no point in spending money when the total turnout is 4 to 5 cars once a week on a marginal surface. If at some point in the future SRS is somehow able to take their heads out of the dark and turnouts grow, that would be the time to consider upgrading the car.



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