AE's new R5.1 LiPo conversion kit

0 July 8, 2011, 8:35 a.m.

LiPo's have become considered an industry standard in many forms of r/c, and the latest is 1/12 scale racing. The Associated R5.1 is already popular amongst 1/12 racers, however, AE has taken it to the next level by optimizing and enhancing the car for 1S LiPo batteries with their new R5.1 LiPo Conversion Kit. The conversion kit is designed with the following improvements in mind:

Inline battery positioning generates a lower polar moment of inertia for smoother mid-corner steering in high traction conditions
Lengthened wheel base for added stability
Front bulkhead mounting position widened to give more options for upper control arm length and added adjustability for multiple track and motor conditions
Updated rear upper pod geometry increases leverage on center shock to help compensate for the lighter minimum overall chassis mass when using LiPo batteries
Stronger blue aluminum chassis braces
Thicker 3mm rear chassis brace gives extra support for rear body posts ad side springs

Set to be released right away, look for the all new R5.1 conversion kit and parts in local hobby stores soon.

Here is a look at the "before and after":

R5.1 Factory Team Car WITHOUT Conversion Kit