eXcelerate Prodigy 1/12 Scale Electric On-Road Competition Pan Car Kit
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Unleash your racing potential with the eXcelerate Prodigy 1/12 Scale Electric On-Road Competition Pan Car Kit, engineered for ultimate on-track performance. Featuring a precision-designed aluminum chassis, advanced direct drive spool, and meticulously tuned suspension, the Prodigy 12 delivers unmatched speed, control, and agility for competitive racing.
About the 1/12 Prodigy Kit
Chassis
The Prodigy 12 is built on a carpet-specific chassis combining super lightweight, rigid aluminum with premium carbon fiber components. The main chassis includes an aluminum battery tray, 7075-T6 aluminum front plate, and heat-treated steel rear flex and pivot plates, providing an ideal balance of strength and flexibility. The forward servo mount position allows extra space for electronics and promotes a clean, efficient setup. A front carbon plate with a 3-bolt keyed mounting system ensures precise alignment and durability. Adjustable body posts and battery hold-down O-rings optimize weight distribution, resulting in a high-performance, tweak-free carpet racing machine.
Drivetrain
Engineered for maximum efficiency and durability, the Prodigy 12 features a direct drive spool with an extremely lightweight titanium axle and a rear aluminum axle tube with alignment mark. This combination ensures robust performance under high-stress racing conditions. The drivetrain is compatible with both stock and modified classes, delivering seamless power transfer and precise control. The addition of a 68T TC Spur Gear further enhances reliability and performance.
Suspension
The Prodigy 12 introduces advanced suspension technology with a sliding kingpin-style front end and a multi-axis rear suspension system. The front suspension utilizes 5° heat-treated steel kingpins with electroplate coating and Pro Kingpin Adjusters for rapid preload tuning. Internal grease grooves in the front steering block bushings maintain consistent damping, while 4.6-pound front springs and 2.7-pound rear springs optimize handling. The rear suspension allows adjustable roll center and roll axis changes, isolating roll versus bump characteristics for superior track performance.
Features:
- Lightweight flexible bumper for absorbing impacts
- 68T TC spur gear for smooth and efficient power transfer
- Adjustable body posts for precise ride height and setup customization
- Battery hold-down O-rings for secure and stable battery placement
- Pro kingpin front suspension
- Kingpin shims for fine-tuning front-end geometry and handling
- Pro Kingpin Adjusters for quick preload tuning
- Internal grease grooves in front steering block bushings for consistent damping
- 3/16-inch front axle spacers (.25, .50, 1.0)
- 1/4-inch rear axle spacers (.25, .50, 1.0)
Includes:
- eXcelerate Prodigy 1/12th Pan Car Kit
Needed To Complete:
- (1) 540 Brushless Motor
- (1) Electronic Speed Control
- (1) Micro or Standard Servo
- (1) Shorty Battery & Compatible Battery Charger
- (1) 1/12 Pan Car Body
- (4) Tires and Wheels
Specifications:
| Scale | 1/12 |
|---|---|
| Drive | 2WD |
| Power Source | 1S (3.7V) LiPo |
| Length | - |
| Wheelbase | - |
| Width | - |
| Height | - |
| Weight | - |
| Assembly Level | Kit* |
*NOTE: RC Kits are an unassembled Remote Control Model that require assembly, racer selected electronics, and other racer provided items. Photos of assembled kit are for illustrative purposes only. For a complete list of needed items to drive this kit please see the list above.
Manuals:
User Manual
Reviews3.5 · 6 reviews
I just wanted to post a review as an update for people considering the kit: We have updated the kits to now include our Pro Kingpins (no additional cost) which improve the strength and surface finish for smooth front end operation. The side pivots now come with steel pins vs the original aluminum. Last, the damper pivots and rods have had mold adjustments to make them much more durable as well as a material change that makes them next to impossible to break. eXcelerate R/C will always strive to bring the best quality and performance while constantly improving our materials. We've addressed all the issues and also are the only kit to include an aluminum servo saver which adds value for your hard earned $$. Any questions or issues, feel free to contact eXcelerate R/C via our site or Facebook page. You can also contact me directly. Best of luck at the races!!
This car is a rocket! It is the fastest 1/12 I have ever ran its so easy to set up and just a pleasure to drive. The best way i can describe this car is its simple yet complex. This car will prove itself on the big stage in 2025.
I would have rated this car 4.5 stars, if that was an option. The car is the fastest 1/12th scale car that I have driven in my 25 years in RC racing. In the first couple of runs, I found myself behind the car. I'd turn into the corner and the car would pop out the other side just as quick. I had to adjust my driving to stay in the throttle more than I was and the car just took it. In two weekends with the car I have run the fastest laps of the day in one of them and ran a very close second to another Prodigy 12 in the other. The car is responding very well to tuning adjustments too. This car has the lowest center of gravity of any current 1/12th scale. That and the design that seems a bit between a t-bar rear pod car and the spaceship that is the A12, contributes to its insane corner speed. So five stars for the concept of the car and how fast it is. I did experience the issues mentioned in other reviews. The front steering post is rough and needed to be polished. Prodigy said that they are fixing the issue using a different coating and will be available soon, if not already on the site. And I did break one of the purple pod mounts and a damper wing in a very hard crash. I cut the sweeper short and put the car into the outside wall at full speed, right on the rear wheel. I did the same with my A12 once before and bent one of the metal damping wings on that car. 1/12th scale cars aren't designed to be driven full throttle into a rear wheel side slapper without something happening. Bottom line... this is a super fast car. You do have to think about it as being in early on the next thing. We are all going to learn a bit as the car is raced and starts to be seen in big races. On the good side of that is that they are a company that welcomes feedback, listens, and jumps into action to find solutions and make the car better.
This review is based on my personal and fellow owner’s experience. The car at first glance is well thought out and easy to assemble. It has adjustment points for refined tuning in all the right spots. It’s extremely fast but has some major flaws in quality control. The aluminum Flex Points have 2 pins the keep the chassis in line. These pins continue to shear off allowing the chassis to flex and bind rendering the car useless. The second flaw is in the rear suspension damper rods, they have plastic ears that will break off if you don’t have the set screw adjusted perfectly. The Kingpins although flashy they are not smooth. They have a gritty feel to them not allowing the steering block to function smoothly. I had to sand the grit out and polish them for smooth operation. In my opinion this would be a fantastic platform if these issues were addressed and resolved.
Innovation is top notch — the car is super fragile even in the hands of mod drivers and 13.5 drivers experienced — even with the new updates of the revamped parts they still break — for as fragile as it is not worth it at its pricepoint — or local store dumped every prodigy to in lude the f1 at the third of the price — wasnt worth the customers/racers having to replace parts every heat —
Reviews of the eXcelerate Prodigy 1/12 scale electric on-road pan car kit are mixed. Several reviewers praise its speed, ease of setup, handling, and tuning adjustability, with one describing it as the fastest 1/12 scale car they have driven. Others report fragility, including broken aluminum flex points, damper rod ears, and general part breakage even after updates. The manufacturer's post says the kit now includes Pro Kingpins, steel side pivot pins, revised damper pivots, and an aluminum servo saver. Reviewers disagree on value for money, with some calling the price too high for the durability. Kingpin smoothness is also disputed, with one reviewer reporting a gritty feel. The number of reviews is small, so the picture is limited.
- + Very fast on track
- + Easy setup and assembly
- + Good tuning adjustment points
- + Responsive handling
- − Fragile parts, including flex points and damper rods
- − Breakage even after updates
- − Poor value at its price
- − Gritty kingpin feel reported