Rlaarlo AM-X12T(C): New, or a Stretched RLR-14006P?

We loved the Rlaarlo XDKJ-006 brushless 1/14 Buggy (now called RLR-14006P). It had speed, poise and boy oh boy was it tough! Now we've been sent Rlaarlo's all-new AM-X12 - Now called AM-X12T(C). New name, apparently new size... but is it really all new underneath or have things been... stretched? Only one way to find out!

Let's test!

Note: since publishing this video, I've stripped and rebuilt the buggy. The main problem was the pinion gear was jammed tight against the motor mount, resulting in lower speed and high motor heat. A follow up video is coming soon that covers the fix and shows the subsequent performance. I'll link it here too. Spoiler: it's a lot better!
(   • AM-X12T(C) Gets a Do-Over, Becomes Awesome   - releases soon)

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Buy AM-X12 Buggy here: https://rlaarlo.com/?ref=RCTNT
(AM-X12 only has a 20% off code: RCTNT)

Other cars shown in this video also on Rlaarlo's site:
XDKJ-006 Buggy and XDKJ-005 Truggy
(Code 'RC-TNT' should give 15% off on these older vehicles)

Our Other Reviews:
XDKJ-006 Buggy:    • Water! Jumps! Crashes! ...Kangaroos? Rlaar...  
XDKJ-005 Truggy:    • Is Rlaarlo's Cheap 1/14 Truggy Any Good?  
XDKJ-006 Review Article: https://rc-tnt.com/manufacturer/rlaar...

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Chapters:
0:00 Predecessors
5:52 AM-X12 Unboxing
12:04 Radio Choice
12:30 Motor kv
12:56 Diff Grease
13:20 What Else is New?
14:00 Is It a 14th Scale?
14:20 What Have They Learned?
19:42 AM-X12 Speed Run
21:13 Dirt Track Run
25:55 Closing Thoughts
29:55 Bonus Speed Run

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