Associated 1/12 12R5.1 ?

[rctenracer]

Thinking about getting one of these. My question is are there any vintage looking bodies out there for it. They were running these at larry's RC the last time I was there.

[LowClassCC]

with the change of body mounts i don't see why most of the 12th scale bodies out there wouldn't fit it. what type or style body are you looking for?

[mrlexan]

What's the track and wheelbase for it? I will check it against one of my old molds.

[LoneStarHobbies]

I was recently speaking to Gary McAllister about some of his 1/12 bodies from the 80's and he said the modern 1/12 cars are about 1/2" wider than the old school cars.

[clinehobbies]

Putting an old 1/12 body on a new 1/12 is like driving around with a shoebox on your car compared to todays ultra low profile bodies.

[LowClassCC]

rc12r5.1 specs
length = 265mm
width = 170mm
wheelbase = 196mm

[rctenracer]

Putting an old 1/12 body on a new 1/12 is like driving around with a shoebox on your car compared to todays ultra low profile bodies.

I agree with you . And will get a lowpro body for it . I just like the old school bodies that came with the early Rc12's.