Small Car - Big Performance! LC Racing LC12B1 4wd 1/12-Scale Racing Buggy Review

Small Car - Big Performance! LC Racing LC12B1 4wd 1/12-Scale Racing Buggy Review | RC Driver

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5 жыл бұрын

LC Racing has been producing smaller scale RC vehicles for some time now, but the company is on the move and things are getting bigger and more serious. One of their latest releases is the LC12B1 which were were able to get our hands on to share with you. This 4WD electric buggy looks like a full blown 1/10 competition racer at first glance, but if you look a little closer, you can see it’s scaled down just a bit and is in fact 1/12-scale. Don’t let its smaller size fool you though, it’s still loaded with features you would see in the common 1/10-scale racing world. But it doesn’t end there, the LC12B1 actually performs like a 1/10 racing buggy too! This buggy is perfect for smaller indoor and outdoor RC race tracks. Do we have your attention? Get all the details on the LC Racing LC12B1 4wd 1/12-Scale Racing Buggy in our video review.
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@drjavogel 5 жыл бұрын

I like the looks of this 1/12 buggy. Great review as always Greg. Thanks.

@rccarsandmusic2641 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another excellent detailed review

@nathansousa4871 5 жыл бұрын

I love Tacon/Lc Racing. I don't think I can race any other brand. Their durability is amazing and driving experience great. Hopefully this one carries on their great reputation!

@twrecks116 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Little Buggy!! Great Build Quality Too!

@davidw5504 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, love your channel, it has really helped me learn a lot about the hobby. Just picked up an LC12B1 myself, it is a really well made buggy. My other two rcs are a 144001 and Arrma Talion. Cant wait to get the LC out to my local track

@subietech2019 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, just ordered the LC12B1. I also have an arrma, it's a Kraton/talion hybrid

@matteoconte3165 5 жыл бұрын

Great video keep doing what your doing

@lightningrc1 2 жыл бұрын

Great Stuff!

@EBthere 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and yes I would be happy to race a smaller scale buggy like this.

@RcModwerks23 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, and awesome content .. I also have the LC Racing 1/14 Truggy and it is a fast rc car !

@Muserschmitt 5 жыл бұрын

LC Racing is quite popular and growing brand here in Poland, we even have a racing class for it during the winter carpet season and it's one of the more attended one. Nice video as always!

@roberttruesdell6151 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. What tires are you using for it?

@ryurc3033 5 жыл бұрын

What a nicely ballanced package. Sweet

@sylvainster30 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome rig, very nice track and as always great review Greg! 👍🏼 makes me wish i had a track nearby 🤦🏻‍♂️ ✌🏼😎👍🏼

@rcdriver 5 жыл бұрын

sylvainster30 I hear ya. That track in the video was an hour from home.

@nicecriminal6150 2 жыл бұрын

This would be a great class!

@aaroncook9912 5 жыл бұрын

Great buggy there!

@stevenrees6015 5 жыл бұрын

I've had one of these for a while. Awesome quality and super fast with great handling. I've set it up with hobbywing esc and leopard motor on 3s. You can bash it. It's tough as nails.

@roifl97 4 жыл бұрын

How fast does it go? How does it handle off track? And can you link the electronics you used please?

@br1ann88 5 жыл бұрын

It looks soooo nice!

@rcdriver 5 жыл бұрын

Yup, on all levels lol

@jasperrosario2883 3 жыл бұрын

Darn. Just ordered the truggy. This one looks like a champ.

@stevemdelacruz5602 3 жыл бұрын

This awsomw out of sight for 2 Bens you really get a nice quality rc .got to have one.

@matteoconte3165 5 жыл бұрын

Thank u rc driver

@miguelvelez116 5 жыл бұрын

I love my lc12b1 I use some 1:10 rally tires and the losi 1/14 buggy tires too

@MrSchuetzendorf 3 жыл бұрын

I like mine very much. I had some setup issues on my gravel track. Then i switched to bigger 1:10 tires and it changed the whole behaviour of the car. It's much faster, more pedictable and got more grip.

@Nathan-qt2zi 2 жыл бұрын

Does it look odd with 1/10 scale wheels and tyres

@aviano72 5 жыл бұрын

You should film some more at that track. And it's so great to see buggies at your channel. I'm not a fan of crawlers.

@rotorrabbitfpv 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! Just picked one up @RCMadness.

@keck2001 5 жыл бұрын

That looked like it was it blast to take around the track, really waiting one now

@rcdriver 5 жыл бұрын

keck2001 Yeah, with some of the slow motion shots, you can see the buggy really working well. It was a lot of fun. 👍

@STEVOD313 5 жыл бұрын

Wow it looks awesome, it does look like a 10th scale but maybe next to one u could see the difference

@cainlord52 4 жыл бұрын

We race these LC Racing vehicles in various forms. Excellent cars. We use the nylon wings for durability, but a 1/10 wing should be more than fine. Biggest thing would be to go with that upgraded center diff cups that are one piece, unless you really really REALLY coat the set screw with threadlock. The floating servo mount combined with say the SRT M12 servo is a beast. Drop some schumacher SST Pin tires on these cars and its like velcro on the track.

@friedeyes333 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Greg (and Dean!) for reviewing these great little cars and giving them the attention they are so deserving of! I've had my LC12B1 since January and absolutely love it. I think mine was 8 or 9 here in the US and my second LCR. These are super fun and extremely durable little cars, that can certainly take some abuse. Even for bashers, I wouldn't shy way from this car. Take a look around and you'll see the other LC models being quite capable on that front. The only difference here being the mid motor design and open gear box. The open gear box of the LC12 might rule it out for running in super loose dirt, but nothing that couldn't be remedied with some steel gearing. LC has had sort of cult following for quite awhile, and I don't know why these haven't taken off as an intro spec class to get more people into the racing side of the hobby, but hopefully with more reviews like this, that will start to change. Best minis on the market! Still!

@rcdriver 5 жыл бұрын

Paperinoil It’s pretty cool to see the following the brand has!

@MrSchuetzendorf 3 жыл бұрын

This video convinced me, i ordered two of them for me and my son. After comparing many cars i've got to say that this seems to have the best quality and performance in this price range. If it shares some parts with wltoys, the availability will be safe for the next years.

@subietech2019 3 жыл бұрын

That's nice to hear. I want one too. Just concerned if the company is here to stay for a while

@villedocvalle 3 жыл бұрын

I have both the Wltoys and this and the Wltoys parts are completely inferior. Just get replacement parts from riptide or warrenrc

@ten2doyle415 5 жыл бұрын

Great little cars. I've been running LC cars for years now and this one is really a big step forward in performance. :) It's just really too bad this scale doesn't get more traction in the RC racing scene.

@rcdriver 5 жыл бұрын

I've messed around with a few LC cars before, but really got to spend some time with this one. I was pretty impressed with how it handled. I've been to a few smaller 1/10 tracks where this LC12B1 would be a perfect fit. I agree this scale should get some more attention.

@subietech2019 3 жыл бұрын

I want to know if the company is reliable. I love how this buggy looks and seems to handle beautifully.

@ten2doyle415 3 жыл бұрын

@@subietech2019 yes, that are pretty good. The Covid crap is making things a little slow to get over here, but check out Warren RC or Riptide RC. They should all the parts you could need.

@moto2103 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had the LC racing fright for 3 years. Bashed it, put paddles on it, raced it. The only time it’s ever broken on me is when I run 3s lipo it has a tendency to twist axles and strip ring/pinions. But it’s PLENTY fast on the 2s batteries and it will drive forever with little to no maintenance. Highly recommend this car to literally anybody.

@moto2103 2 жыл бұрын

*truggy*

@DorkasaurusfluffyRex 5 жыл бұрын

I'd drive it like I stole it. Lots of donuts and parts breaking. Race it? Hell yeah!

@rcdriver 5 жыл бұрын

William Rayborn Nice!

@roadstar499 3 жыл бұрын

Great review... thinking of getting back into the hobby since flying planes many years...nice car do they sell a rtr version that is almost as nice??? also what size 2s are you running here? 40c 2200? thanks

@roadstar499 3 жыл бұрын

so are oil filled diffs better than grease filled? does this car have a better seal than other cars to mke sure oil does not leak out? thanks

@garyblock7634 5 жыл бұрын

That looks awesome. Would love to operate it.

@J1Z06 6 ай бұрын

I might try this class. I didn't like racing the mini b on the back carpet track last night. I like the layout and size of the gray track. This car would probably be easier to drive than a mini b? I'm hoping?

@bigtoeflip 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine this with some hop up parts and perfect tuning for them.

@kro5589 4 жыл бұрын

love this buggy! I tried 2.2 sized tires on it, but seemed to not be engineered to handle that size wheel... broke the cvds. switched back to stock wheels haven't had an issues since

@dandixon7163 4 жыл бұрын

Has it got progressive shocks? I've got one and im yet to assemble it but I eould like to know.. thanks

@dandixon7163 4 жыл бұрын

Also what c oil did u give the shocks?

@cagelexi8954 2 жыл бұрын

Can I fit a 2S 5200mah Zee hardcase lipo in it?

@davidspinney7344 5 жыл бұрын

They are amazing, check out the truggy with 1/10 size tires!!

@ricksprings 4 жыл бұрын

I got Tacon Bulwark for Christmas. It's great! 10th scale buggy rear tires all around! Perfect size racer for smaller indoor track, and large enough to bash anywhere!

@matthewneufer1758 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet buggy , Btw It’s called Ackerman plate for the steering hopefully it’s Machine aluminum has ball barring

@rcdriver 5 жыл бұрын

Matthew,Neufer Ruach of Yahweh Yep, it’s the one part on every car that seizes my brain up when talking about it. Happens in all my reviews. No bearings on the plate. They use a steel shoulder bushing.

@jdnic1 2 жыл бұрын

the thing with this is that i run the 1/14 scale buggy, which have the same electronics as this 1/12 scale minus your motor being bigger, but i was still able to run it on a 1/8 scale track at revelation rc, on 2s and clear most of the jumps. but on 3s jumps is not the issue, landing them is the issue lol. my point is if a 1/14 scale can run on a 1/8 dirt track. the 1/12 should be able to do just fine on a 1/10 scale track, and the fact that the 1/14 and the 1/12 literally have the same wheels.

@JRF210 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if the 1/14 scale models can fit a 1/10 motor?

@ethanosorio581 4 жыл бұрын

Please review tacon thriller/LC Racing EMB-Sc

@roifl97 4 жыл бұрын

thinking on getting one but not for track or racing. how will it do out in the open?

@codenamethecleaner7519 4 жыл бұрын

Get the LC emb 1 for bashing or I have the emb T (truggy) or the Tacon rc Bulwalk is the same car it's a beast and durable

@logancosandier3958 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool buggy, I want a racer like that but I don't use lipos. Still cool

@logancosandier3958 5 жыл бұрын

Also I have a track behind my house and this would be perfect for it

@rcdriver 5 жыл бұрын

You could probably fit a 5-cell 2/3A NiMh Pack in the battery area.

@logancosandier3958 5 жыл бұрын

Oh, never I just thought the esc could only use lipos. Thanks for the info!

@rcdriver 5 жыл бұрын

Logan Cosandier Typically you can use a NiMh battery on a LiPo ESC. But you shouldn’t use a LiPo on a NiMh only ESC; there are however low voltage warning devices that can be added if you really wanted to.

@logancosandier3958 5 жыл бұрын

Ok, got it.

@rccarsandmusic2641 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice a cross between a WLTOYS 144001, Losi, and Associates buggy.

@roberttruesdell6151 3 жыл бұрын

It’s the 124019. And is a copy of this LC12B1. With brushed electronics. I have one ordered as I didn’t see the LC Racing first. WLTOYS I believe the shocks and diffs are inferior to the LC Racing ones. Such as the pistons in the shocks aren’t machines well so you need a lot thicker oil to compensate for the blow by. And the diffs aren’t sealed so only grease can be used.

@DoRC 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty good looking stuff for $200

@one18thscaleracer 5 жыл бұрын

What battery did you use in this great little buggy

@rcdriver 5 жыл бұрын

paper boy The LC Racing 2000mAh 7.4v LiPo. Part: L6044

@groberts6119 5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE MY LC RACING BUGGY! Four years of hardcore carpet racing and I could count on one hand the broken parts. So cheap to run. Easy to maintain and fast as heck. Way superior to the losi.

@rcdriver 5 жыл бұрын

G Roberts Nice! Thanks for sharing your experience.

@biggsdarklighter4586 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I have been on the fence between getting this, or fixing and upgrading my Losi that breaks every time I take it out. You probably saved me a ton!

@nightzelmods 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like WLToys has made their own version of this with their new 124019

@cheempuff 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@Diamondbac 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but it's just a bigger version of the 14401. Nothing much changed under the hood. LC racing has sway bars and slipper clutch which make a whole worlds of difference in handling.

@roberttruesdell6151 3 жыл бұрын

The diffs are also oil filled and not grease filled. Better servo and mount. Overall just better quality

@jean-marcrevill3175 4 жыл бұрын

What diff oil do any of you use because I’m a little lost so it would be much appreciated if anyone could tell me some decent set ups for racing. thank you!

@ruthfeliciano4744 4 жыл бұрын

The best diff oil that you can use is traxxas and team associated oil they sell them everywhere and in amazon..

@jean-marcrevill3175 4 жыл бұрын

Ruth Feliciano Rivera thanks

@ruthfeliciano4744 4 жыл бұрын

@@jean-marcrevill3175 you're welcome bro!!!

@josephbreen9955 5 жыл бұрын

It looks like A-blast

@josephbreen9955 5 жыл бұрын

I have so much fun with my 1/12 scale on road Garda that little off road car looks like fun

@jessicalatex2539 4 жыл бұрын

Only L.C. rc cars I've seen have been on aliexpress.. buggy/desert racing style buggy .driver co-driver. And i think a short course truck..

@jaimesonritter3375 5 жыл бұрын

Was thinking about getting this or the team associated 1/14 buggy.

@davidspinney7344 5 жыл бұрын

Check out the truggy they sell!!!

@davidspinney7344 5 жыл бұрын

@@williamperri3437 the lc truggy. Same chassis

@alexanderfalco8887 4 жыл бұрын

Where i can buy it please answer sir

@idan678 3 жыл бұрын

What the battery dimensions

@but531 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the good work and i like it very much because is very cheap for me and i like it very much. Now tell me how many milimeters hex has this car, what size of lipo battery take for example can i put 1/10 size lipo batteries ? And can i put 540 size electronics? Generraly i loved this vehicle because of ther price as a kit, because an 1/10 4wd racing buggy (kit only) cost over 400 dollars and i can't buy it easily, so the half of the price for this buggy it's very helpful me.

@rcdriver 5 жыл бұрын

panayiotis konstantos It has 12mm hexes and uses a smaller lipo found more often in 1/14 scale cars and it needs smaller electronics. Maybe you could custom fit a short 1/10 servo but smaller electronics would be easier.

@but531 5 жыл бұрын

@@rcdriver ok thanks i am coverd.

@but531 4 жыл бұрын

@@rcdriver nice thank you very much.

@devanmorrison7419 3 жыл бұрын

What size motor and servo does it need

@subietech2019 3 жыл бұрын

the 2850 4500kv is the most common

@ricaaat 4 жыл бұрын

Is it true that it is the exact same car as the WlToys 144001?

@codenamethecleaner7519 4 жыл бұрын

No, that car is alike to the emb1 but quality is very low on the Wl toys one and they're similar but not exact

@Patrik2166 3 жыл бұрын

This or a wltoys? I think the answer is clear...

@jaimesonritter3375 5 жыл бұрын

Have you compared them side by side

@rcdriver 5 жыл бұрын

Jaimeson Ritter No, sorry, don’t have the AE buggy.

@dandixon7163 4 жыл бұрын

What electrics can i put in it? I need to know asap plz

@codenamethecleaner7519 4 жыл бұрын

Small scale can motors so like my LC truggy has a 2850 4500kv and a hobbywing bl60 esc

@codenamethecleaner7519 4 жыл бұрын

Go-to warrenrc.com he sells everything for these cars

@billy3650 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, too bad they don't have it in 10th

@subietech2019 3 жыл бұрын

They do, check out the LC10B5

@rhinusbreedt9772 3 жыл бұрын

It's just ridiculous how these cheaper buggies have better parts then the high end popular competition buggies. Makes me wonder what their excuse is. Nice little buggie.