Doesn't the Serpent front end come with different inserts so it will work on a 12r5? It's a similar design to the CRC.

Also, BMI will soon have their new front end available for the 12r5.

thanks guys, any idea when the bmi is scheduled for release

thanks

soon you will see my new chassis. Alf

kerry you have pm

Having played with it a little I didn't like it as it made the car push more in the middle of the corners. It didn't seem to increase response either so I would say its a quick and easy way to get rid of a little steering without scratching your head.

I've been running the AE front end for the last 1-2 years. Its durable and I have it down in terms of getting it to work correctly and keep it running, and knowing when/what is wrong with it. I am always trying to get rid of steering with my AE cars as our track is low low grip carpet and the AE seems to have gobs of steering.

I have been trying a CRC for the last 2 weeks and it has stood up well. I agree that the long front arms and CF cross brace seems to take away some steering, at least compared to teh AE cars. It may be the servo being stood up as well. Racing the CRC today was the first time I can ever remember trying to dial steering -into- a 12th scale at my home track. It was an awesome feeling.

AFAIK there is no way to get a Pro strut front end on an AE car, short of cutting your own chassis. You can however get an AE front end on a CRC using some aftermarket pieces.

anybody got a good starting RO for a LRP x12 7.5 I have the 4 dot in down. I put a 26 84 on it with 1.70 tires and it doesn't feel fast enough. I swear my 17.5 tc with a tekin has more speed. I saw that with a 4.0 x12 it would be a 22 88 on 1.68 tires but like I said it just don't feel fast. oh track is 92x50 with a pretty open layout

I used to run the CRC front end on my BMI with the long upper arms. For me the car felt a whole lot smoother this way and I found it much easier to drive.

However I have switched to the new BMI front end and really like it a lot. When I had the car running good it was very smooth...I just need more time in 1/12th in general to be able to dial in quick enough for races like the IIC.

Can anyone link me to the rollout post please. Would be interesting to read. I have a bit of an understanding but would be greatfull for more info. No micky taking I promise

Sure, I just happened across it again last night.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/4639712-post28978.html

Nash, are you running a modified class? If so you need to be running a 4.5

Another option is http://www.gearchart.com
You can save rollout charts with the Gear Chart Creator

well I accidentally ordered a 7.5 instead of a 17.5 last year before Cleveland and would like to use it just because it's been sitting for a year. Just thinking about it. If anything it would give me some good practice before I get back to 17.5 12th scale open speedo. You know something slower to ease into it. hadn't driven my 12th since snowbirds and I remember why I love 12th scale. Control rules. Got a bd in the car on setting 2 now, 1 didn't have anything with the 7.5 I can fell the difference with setting 2. but still think I'm out in left field.

Ok I know in 1/12 modified last year I was running a 4.5 with a 23 tooth, can't remember what spur (I think 88T) You would probably need to go to a 27 or 28 tooth!

I ran an X12 6.5 Octa in 12th mod at the Roar Nats with a Tekin RS
47 roll, 25 boost, 12 turbo, 2 dot insert. if that helps any ?
It was plenty quick, and very smooth off the bottom.
Temp never over 130f.