thinking of building/setting up a 1/12 tourer

[porschefan911]

hey guys...i got the car fever..how do these 1/12 tourers compare to 1/10 ones?

i got lot's more questions but im on my pocket pc so its hard to type and the batt is almost dead

[TrickSpeed]

1/12 touring???

If you mean the "mini" type 4wd ones from yokomo and xray, they are fast and very agile. Can be a handful on suraces that aren't smooth.

If you mean the 1/12 pan car types, they are very fast and require alot more skill than their 1/10 counterparts.

[porschefan911]

1/12 pan cars

[porschefan911]

1. is the rc12l3 kit good
2. are there any free plans available for a good 1/12 tourer?
3. let's assume that it is posible for me to make my own chassis out of cf...how much cheaper would that be than getting a kit?...by chassis i mean all the parts that can be made
4. these cars don't sound very expensive to setup (19 turn motor, 4-6 cells) am i right? i heard the tires a pain
5. how fast can they go on a 19turn?
6. what tires are needed and are they ver expensive and how fast do they wear out?

thanks

[porschefan911]

wow...these aren't really popular are they....

[tadium54]

1. is the rc12l3 kit good
2. are there any free plans available for a good 1/12 tourer?
3. let's assume that it is posible for me to make my own chassis out of cf...how much cheaper would that be than getting a kit?...by chassis i mean all the parts that can be made
4. these cars don't sound very expensive to setup (19 turn motor, 4-6 cells) am i right? i heard the tires a pain
5. how fast can they go on a 19turn?
6. what tires are needed and are they ver expensive and how fast do they wear out?

thanks

1. yes
2. not sure what you mean
3. in the end, probably be close to the price of a kit, with more haslte and chance for error
4. yes
5. depends on gearing

[papazilla]

1. is the rc12l3 kit good
2. are there any free plans available for a good 1/12 tourer?
3. let's assume that it is posible for me to make my own chassis out of cf...how much cheaper would that be than getting a kit?...by chassis i mean all the parts that can be made
4. these cars don't sound very expensive to setup (19 turn motor, 4-6 cells) am i right? i heard the tires a pain
5. how fast can they go on a 19turn?
6. what tires are needed and are they ver expensive and how fast do they wear out?

thanks
1. The 12L4 is the newest version. Look into the CRC kits. Avoid a T-bar if you can. They tweak.
2. No plans I know of.
3. Wouldn't be cheaper in the end. You still need to buy the front suspension, rear suspenstion, motor mounts, and axle. Might even be more expensive.
4. Batteries are cheaper. Only 4 cells compared to 6. Tires aren't bad. True them down and they last for awhile.
5. Depends on gearing, but if you have never driven one, keeping a straight line will be tough...lol Try 27 turn stock racing first. Trust me, it is fast.
6. JACO purple fronts and gray rears. True them down to a smaller diameter. You will find this is a good combination almost anywhere. Use traction compound as well such as Paragon. Some tracks do not allow this, however. Set of tires will run you about $30 and last anywhere from 15-50 runs depending on how small you run the diameter.

[porschefan911]

my friend wants to sell me mint condition L3 for 150 candian dollars...everything except the electronics and body...i can post a pic if u want. It looks real nice.....I don't understand the tire maintenance thing but i haven't bought the car yet so its too early to think about the tires....should i buy it?

[4W Guy]

my friend wants to sell me mint condition L3 for 150 candian dollars...everything except the electronics and body...i can post a pic if u want. It looks real nice.....I don't understand the tire maintenance thing but i haven't bought the car yet so its too early to think about the tires....should i buy it?

Tire maintenance is easy. None required until you tear a chunk out when hitting something. Some people like to use a tire lathe in order to reduce the tire size from the way they come. The biggest advantage to cutting tires is reduction in tire damage. But they also last for less runs since there is less material to wear away. As a beginner use the green tires, they are cheaper to replace.

When getting a body you should use the regular weight lexan not the lightweight until you get better at control. The lightweight (thinner) body gets torn up very easily in collissions,