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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?

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Got it.

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

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):

RC10resto wrote: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...

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

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.