R12.1

ARC R12.1

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Daniel Ornelas
Intrepid
3
Track
Intrepid RC Track
Outdoor Asphalt
Medium grip
Event
Championship Final
Jun 26, 2022
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Kit setup

Kit shock setup (Medium grip). Part numbers link to AMain.

Shock oil
Front
500 cst
Rear
500 cst
Springs
Front
20mm 2.7C Silver #R127101 →
Rear
20mm 2.7C Silver #R127101 →
Pistons
Front
Kit #R104018 →
Rear
Kit #R104018 →
Diff fluid
Rear
3,000 cst

What shock oil does the ARC R12.1 come with?

Out of the box the R12.1 runs 500 cst front, 500 cst rear, on Kit (#R104018) front, Kit (#R104018) rear pistons. That is the kit setup; you will need to adjust it for your track conditions. The RC Setup App can help dial it in.

What springs does the ARC R12.1 come with?

The kit springs are 20mm 2.7C Silver (#R127101) front, 20mm 2.7C Silver (#R127101) rear. Stiffer springs suit high grip and big jumps; softer springs add grip on slick or bumpy tracks.

What diff fluid does the ARC R12.1 come with?

The kit diff fluid is 3,000 cst rear. Thicker front adds steering on power; thicker center sends more drive rearward; thicker rear stabilizes the car under throttle.

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