Technical Question: Is it normal for the spur gear to have side to side play/movement on the drive axle? I know the diff nut isn't supposed to be tight as you can get it, however I tightened the diff nut until snug and the spur gear still has side to side movement in-between the two diff plates. Thanks

UPS is on a roll this week. I had a package 20 miles from my house in their facility, supposed to be delivered on Tuesday. On Wednesday, it was 900 miles away in FL. Now, it won't be here until Monday. So, it can get from IN to FL in a day, but FL to IN takes 5 days....

Yes, that is normal. You want some play there, you don't want the spur gear to cause friction with the rings. The spur will spin up straight/centered when power is applied.

Awesome! I was thinking that but had a doubt as this is my first 12th scale. Thank you for your prompt response as now I can move on. Thanks Robby

So I got the 2018 X12 on the track yesterday for it's shake down, also was my first time running pan car. I must say, not familiar with pan car and I'm completely out to lunch regarding set ups and the tricks regarding pan car (kit setup). I had so much fun and did fairly well. Qualified 2nd and finished 3 seconds back of 1st place on an 8 minute run. Car was amazing and looking forward to playing with setups. Had so much fun I'm considering running 12th stock at the Indoor Champs this year.

How’d the car do at IIC? Any notes?

That's great! Champs is a great race to learn A LOT about 1/12 for sure.

It did pretty well. Craig Xavier qualified 2nd and finished 2nd in 17.5. EA qualified 7th and finished 4th in 13.5. Alex qualified 3rd and finished 5th in Mod.

Here is Craig's setup:

XRAY ::: Set-up Sheet - X12'18

Hupo Honigol Finished 3rd in 13.5 12th scale as well. Two X12's in the top 4.

EA

Ah yes, shame on me for forgetting about him! Hupo was fast all weekend as well!

How much better does this car feel than the 17 on the black crc carpet? I have the alum chassis, graphite axle etc

I'm building a new 2018 US version. It's missing the aluminum pivot ball (main ball for the pod), number 373066!

I have a 2016 X12. Is it the same part? Could I steal it from my old car for now?

I have emailed this to XRAY but want the car built by Friday.

Edit: the pivot ball from my 2016 seems to fit fine. I'll replace with new when I can get one.

I'm looking for the EU Version, but I do not see it at Amain or any other place. Are we going to see the EU Version is the US? 90% of the time I race on gray carpet, and I also do not want to replace my chassis when I crack the wall, plus I might try the Asphalt next spring.

You might try calling or emailing RC America so they know there is interest in it.

It happened to me too... but lately I found the pivot ball deep inside a side tube... it ended inside during building I don't know how. I found it while assembling the tubes

i ended up going with the 2017 model, but of course it lacks the cut chassis, with the step up plate for those who run real low on carpet that you may want?

if you get a US version, and convert to EU, chassis alone make the car rather costly even in US, 2018 carbon plate is only available in EU at around $94 avg along with shipping, not sure about VAT fees.

in AZ we have 3 asphalt tracks, and a couple of Xray sponsored drivers, one uses 2017 right now (think on list for new car), other uses 2018 US version (higher level sponsored). the aluminum car does really well, set TQs etc....but then again the driver is seriously good