Dark nights = 1/12th Circuit!
With the nights drawing in, now is the time to consider what you need for indoor racing. CML Distribution have a number of leading products to consider if you are looking to build up your stocks for the coming indoor 1/12th season.
Recent years has seen a resurgence in 1/12th circuit racing, a class perfectly suited to many of the UK?s indoor carpet venues. Once you have set yourself up with the necessary equipment, running costs can be relatively low. The class is super fast, yet small enough be sensible at many small venues.
Cars
Having been a winner of more 1/12th World Titles than any other manufacturer, Team Associated know a thing or two about circuit chassis design. They were winning titles with the very first RC12E chassis back in the late ?70?s and are still doing the same with the current edition ? the RC12L4.
The RC12L4 is the culmination of many years of development in the 1/12th class resulting in a chassis that is both the cheapest race chassis on the market (?149.99 RRP), yet still produced to the highest quality. Carbon fibre chassis parts are mixed with Factory Team Blue anodised aluminium accessories for a top quality chassis. It?s easy to drive and set-up characteristics have made the L4 the most popular chassis at both club and top-level competition.
"Like so many of Associated's cars, beginners buy it because of its reputation, and then find it is easy to drive - right up to World Championship level." Radio Control Car Racer May 2005
Click here for info on the RC12L4
Maybe 1/12th circuit interests you and your customers, but you feel that the start-up cost is a little prohibitive. We to recognise this was the case for some enthusiasts who would rather continue to drive touring cars, than try their hand at 1/12th. This was the reason why we developed the FTX Phantom, a budget 1/12th circuit chassis for under ?100.
Modelled around the RC12L4 design the Phantom uses lower cost materials to help make the end price more attractive for those ?tempted? by 1/12th. The Phantom comes supplied with Jaco wheels and tyres, PROTOform bodyshell and just requires your choice of electrics.
If you are looking for some fast indoor circuit fun and are not to bothered about the ultimate in high end performance and the price tag that comes with it, then the Phantom is for you.
ESC/Motors
As brushless motors continue to increase in popularity there can be only one choice for your chassis if you are serious about performing with the best. Novak?s 4-cell GTB esc is specifically tailored to the needs of 1/12th racers by being both powerful and yet small and lightweight. And with a wide choice of Novak Velocity brushless motors to choose from it is an easy job to select the right combination for your racing.
If you already own a Spectrum radio system don?t forgot that Novak as a special 4-cell GTB esc programmed to work exclusively with spectrum spread and get the very most from the 2.4ghz set-up.
Alternatively if you want to run to a budget then why not consider the XBR Sport Brushless system, great value, zero maintenance and superb performance.
Wheels and Tyres
Jaco foam tyres have probably produced more World Champions that than all other foam brands put together. There commitment to providing only the very best grade foam means that they stand-alone when it comes to quality. You may on occasions find cheaper, but they won?t last or perform as well.
In addition to their traditional design wheel and tyres, as included with the FTX Phantom, they have recently released the new Prism range that feature low profile wheels and are ready for use immediately with no need to true to size. These are the hottest tyres on the market at the moment and the only ones to consider.
Bodyshells
PROTOform are world renowned for making the fastest bodyshells in the world and their Speed 12 1/12th shells are no exception.
Batteries
As 1/12th chassis? now accommodate 4-cell, CML has a couple of suggestions for your battery power. SMC are leaders in battery matching and now have available special 4-cell matched packs for top competition
As an alternative FTX also provide an assembled unmatched 4-cell pack especially with budget racing in mind. If you are racing to 5-minute heats then the need for top line matched packs is diminished and these may well be the perfect choice for your winter racing.
"Like so many of Associated's cars, beginners buy it because of its reputation, and then find it is easy to drive - right up to World Championship level." Radio Control Car Racer May 2005
Click here for info on the RC12L4
Maybe 1/12th circuit interests you and your customers, but you feel that the start-up cost is a little prohibitive. We to recognise this was the case for some enthusiasts who would rather continue to drive touring cars, than try their hand at 1/12th. This was the reason why we developed the FTX Phantom, a budget 1/12th circuit chassis for under ?100.
Modelled around the RC12L4 design the Phantom uses lower cost materials to help make the end price more attractive for those ?tempted? by 1/12th. The Phantom comes supplied with Jaco wheels and tyres, PROTOform bodyshell and just requires your choice of electrics.
If you are looking for some fast indoor circuit fun and are not to bothered about the ultimate in high end performance and the price tag that comes with it, then the Phantom is for you.
ESC/Motors
As brushless motors continue to increase in popularity there can be only one choice for your chassis if you are serious about performing with the best. Novak?s 4-cell GTB esc is specifically tailored to the needs of 1/12th racers by being both powerful and yet small and lightweight. And with a wide choice of Novak Velocity brushless motors to choose from it is an easy job to select the right combination for your racing.
If you already own a Spectrum radio system don?t forgot that Novak as a special 4-cell GTB esc programmed to work exclusively with spectrum spread and get the very most from the 2.4ghz set-up.
Alternatively if you want to run to a budget then why not consider the XBR Sport Brushless system, great value, zero maintenance and superb performance.
Wheels and Tyres
Jaco foam tyres have probably produced more World Champions that than all other foam brands put together. There commitment to providing only the very best grade foam means that they stand-alone when it comes to quality. You may on occasions find cheaper, but they won?t last or perform as well.
In addition to their traditional design wheel and tyres, as included with the FTX Phantom, they have recently released the new Prism range that feature low profile wheels and are ready for use immediately with no need to true to size. These are the hottest tyres on the market at the moment and the only ones to consider.
Bodyshells
PROTOform are world renowned for making the fastest bodyshells in the world and their Speed 12 1/12th shells are no exception.
Batteries
As 1/12th chassis? now accommodate 4-cell, CML has a couple of suggestions for your battery power. SMC are leaders in battery matching and now have available special 4-cell matched packs for top competition
As an alternative FTX also provide an assembled unmatched 4-cell pack especially with budget racing in mind. If you are racing to 5-minute heats then the need for top line matched packs is diminished and these may well be the perfect choice for your winter racing.
