rc12 differences

[R Cane]

Hey guys (and gals, if we have any)
Just a real quick question...what's the basic difference(s) between a 12l and a 12i?

[GoMachV]

Biggest difference is the 12i has a one piece chassis and the 12L has a separate T plate and pod

12i also has an upper deck

[R Cane]

Thanks!
I'm thinking about getting a 12i from Craig's, and I just wondered how different it was from the 12l I already have...

[GoMachV]

There are a lot of versions of the 12i. Pics would help but basically first gen has no front springs, second gen has front springs, and third gen has a large mono shock up front. There were more versions but that narrows it a bit for you

[Phin]

Parts wise I think only the front arm blocks, wheels, left wheel hub and body mounts carried over from the 12i to the 12l?

[R Cane]

Craig's List pics are lousy quality...here's what's posted...

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[skunk.werkz]

4-post radio plate RC12i probably a later model, looks complete new bumper can be replicated. the original body is a good score with box in my book. pick it up for a good price, 12s are the next thing on the trending list

[R Cane]

So, Jeff...from your description, this would be a 2nd gen?

[GoMachV]

Mid style production but the chassis is drilled for the late mono shock front end, so it was a late production car. Hope that makes sense

[R Cane]

Got it.

[RC10resto]

and when you "get it" take the front wheels off and put them back on the right way (wide track is incorrect

[harold996tt]

Early RC12i with solid front utilising flex from slots in chassis:





Mid RC12i with spring front suspension (was also called RC12iS):





Late RC12iFS (independent front monoshock suspension):





RC12L early model (graphite):



RC12L later model (fibreglass):

[R Cane]

and when you "get it" take the front wheels off and put them back on the right way (wide track is incorrect

lol


My typical procedure when I get a used vehicle is to completely tear it down for a good cleaning, and then rebuild, so hopefully I'll get it right...

[R Cane]

Harold, I was actually just reading through some of your past RC12 posts...nice stuff in there!

[rraeford]

Not to picky, but the last fiberglass car pictured above is a RC12LW. The cross brace ahead of the rear pod and the addition of the shock were the main differences The chassis is also different. I believe this was the last 1/12 scale car Associated offered in fiberglass version. After this, they are have carbon fiber chassis. A nice collection BTW.