1/12 forum
They're all great cars. I don't think you'd be able to go wrong whichever you chose, as you long as you can find parts for the car you select where you'll be racing. I know parts availability isn't the issue it once was, but I try to get all my parts and supplies at the track where I race. It's my way of helping keep the place going, and I don't mind spending a little extra over mail order prices. You can't race by mail if the track goes out of business...
The 9650 is a great servo, and any 1/12 car that comes with holes already drilled for a servo will be an exact fit. I run the JRz3650, but as far as I know the CRC GenX is the only car of the ones you've mentioned that has holes predrilled for the JR as well as the Futaba (Airtronics and KO 1/12 scale servos fit the same pattern as the 9650) The BMI >might<, but I don't know for sure.
The 9650 is a great servo, and any 1/12 car that comes with holes already drilled for a servo will be an exact fit. I run the JRz3650, but as far as I know the CRC GenX is the only car of the ones you've mentioned that has holes predrilled for the JR as well as the Futaba (Airtronics and KO 1/12 scale servos fit the same pattern as the 9650) The BMI >might<, but I don't know for sure.
Hey everyone. I am thinking about entering the wonderful world of 1/12 pan cars. Their are tons of different types out there and lots of pages on each one. I think that I may have narrowed my list down to the ones below (no particular order):
1. CRC Gen X
2. CEFX Phoenix
3. BMI DB12R
4. Associated 12R5 (when it comes out in March)
I just started racing 1/10 touring cars with rubber (TC5). Would like something that is practical, easy to work on for a new-comer, competitive, and possible different/unique for adjustments. I will be running primarily on a medium/high-bite carpet track. Running outdoors may be nice for the future.
Also, what servos do you recommend. I was looking into the Futaba S9650.
Chirag
1. CRC Gen X
2. CEFX Phoenix
3. BMI DB12R
4. Associated 12R5 (when it comes out in March)
I just started racing 1/10 touring cars with rubber (TC5). Would like something that is practical, easy to work on for a new-comer, competitive, and possible different/unique for adjustments. I will be running primarily on a medium/high-bite carpet track. Running outdoors may be nice for the future.
Also, what servos do you recommend. I was looking into the Futaba S9650.
Chirag
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What brushless ESC is recommended? I was debating between the GTB 4-cell, LRP Brushless+Brushed, or the LRP 2007 Competition. I will only be running a 19T brushless motor. Dont want to spend an arm and a leg but just want something that is competitive.
Chirag
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I chose the novak brusless system because they sell theirs in a dedicated 4 cell version with speedo and motor combo for a nice price. and the best part, flawless performance and no worries about compatability problems. i've been very happy with mine (which came with their 10.5 motor that's about the same speed as a fast 19 turn brushed motor but far less maintenance intensive......ie no maintenance required)... It's a simple plug and play system.
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Hey everyone. I am thinking about entering the wonderful world of 1/12 pan cars. Their are tons of different types out there and lots of pages on each one. I think that I may have narrowed my list down to the ones below (no particular order):
1. CRC Gen X
2. CEFX Phoenix
3. BMI DB12R
4. Associated 12R5 (when it comes out in March)
I just started racing 1/10 touring cars with rubber (TC5). Would like something that is practical, easy to work on for a new-comer, competitive, and possible different/unique for adjustments. I will be running primarily on a medium/high-bite carpet track. Running outdoors may be nice for the future.
Also, what servos do you recommend. I was looking into the Futaba S9650.
Chirag
1. CRC Gen X
2. CEFX Phoenix
3. BMI DB12R
4. Associated 12R5 (when it comes out in March)
I just started racing 1/10 touring cars with rubber (TC5). Would like something that is practical, easy to work on for a new-comer, competitive, and possible different/unique for adjustments. I will be running primarily on a medium/high-bite carpet track. Running outdoors may be nice for the future.
Also, what servos do you recommend. I was looking into the Futaba S9650.
Chirag
There is a nice gen X on ebay now that has a gtb brushless might be a cheap way to get in
where does one go to find 1/12 scale sedan bodies, not the xray or yok sedans, but one that would go nicely on a 1/12 scale pan car. or just any body options other then the current crop of wedge bodies.
thanks in advance
thanks in advance
Last edited by skypilot; 02-25-2008 at 05:10 PM.
you will need a voltage regulator or something will let the magic smoke out of the box and no longer work. i have seen some small voltage regulators at my track but I don't know who makes it. I personally use the losi one on my nitro truck. 2250... IT LASTS! lol
I chose the LRP Comp 2007 this time around because it does brushless and lipo.
I chose the LRP Comp 2007 this time around because it does brushless and lipo.
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Since its hard to get ahold of the Hot Bodies shock, how about the new IRS macro shock.
http://www.teamirsrc.com/irs4060.html
http://www.teamirsrc.com/irs4060.html
I haven't seen any 1/12 sedan bodies, but you might look at 1/12 oval bodies if you want to get away from the GTP/prototype "wedge" look...
McAllister makes some: http://www.mcallisterracing.com/racing/page12.html
McAllister makes some: http://www.mcallisterracing.com/racing/page12.html



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