New AE RC12L

[DavidB1126]

AE:

In 1986 the RC12L was the most technically advanced and balanced 1:12 car in the industry. An all-new ball joint T-bar/rear pod design centers the motor weight and provides precise tweak adjustment. Saddle-pack NiCd/NiMH mounting is also used to shift the weight distribution for better turn-in under power.

Today we announce the relaunch of the multi-time IFMAR World Champion, the RC12L Graphite Kit!


https://60years.associatedelectrics.com/rc12l-competition-on-road-kit/

 

[CertifiedMike]

Ok... I'm a sucker for this one too! DAMNIT AE!!!

Get your parts dept together!!!

 

[Suburban_Hooligan]

to rich for my blood. otherwise id be in.

i can't remember if the 10 and 12 used the same rear pivot parts. if they do i can bust out my 10L again parked it cause the originals were starting to crack.

 

[DavidB1126]

 

[BustedAw11]

Oh holy hell......



You know what sucks about the re-release of these kits? These kits were originally made in USA.

They are now made in Taiwan.

They are not the same thing. Or made by the same company.



Least my rc12's are actually made in usa team associated vehicles.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Oh holy hell......



You know what sucks about the re-release of these kits? These kits were originally made in USA.

They are now made in Taiwan.

They are not the same thing. Or made by the same company.



Least my rc12's are actually made in usa team associated vehicles.

Kyosho are still made in Japan and Taiwan. Just like 40 years ago.

 

[BashingBrian]

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OMG that just looks so cheaply built, it has the saddest looking steering arms I've ever seen, doesn't even have rod ends.!!
Well at least it not another RC10 re-re-re-re-re-re-release I suppose..

 

[BustedAw11]

OMG that just looks so cheaply built, it has the saddest looking steering arms I've ever seen, doesn't even have rod ends.!!
Well at least it not another RC10 re-re-re-re-re-re-release I suppose..

Not that I'm trying to defend it but....

That is literally how they where 39 years ago.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Not that I'm trying to defend it but....

That is literally how they where 39 years ago.

They are 1/12 scale on road. No jumps and they need to be small and light or the car will be heavy and slow.
They didn't have crazy adjustability or super long travel suspension because they don't need it.

Its a very basic design and it works pretty well considering.

These cars are fast!

The price tag for such a basic car seems excessive to me but these cars will sell well I bet.

I would love to see a track filled with RC12's, Plasma's & Fantom's again!

 

[BustedAw11]

They are 1/12 scale on road. No jumps and they need to be small and light or the car will be heavy and slow.
They didn't have crazy adjustability or super long travel suspension because they don't need it.

Its a very basic design and it works pretty well considering.

These cars are fast!

The price tag for such a basic car seems excessive to me but these cars will sell well I bet.

I would love to see a track filled with RC12's, Plasma's & Fantom's again!

Trust. You dont have to tell me about the rc12..
Here's 1 of 3.