X Factory in 2009!

[Toddzilla]

What are the odds that x-factory starts selling complete kits? I know that the parts are expensive to buy from AE, but why not manufacture everything from the ground up? Too much R&D on the transmission?

I guess what I'm trying to say is, it seems like x-factory knows what they are doing, so why not design and build everything and sell complete kits?

I race in Tucson and I love the way the x-factory stuff looks out there, but the fact that I would have to buy a B4, a T4, and then the two conversions keeps me in my XXX-T and XXX.

I'd imagine there are others out there like me.

[gone banana]

i pick up some b4 off ebay for a couple buck then bought some t4 arm and t4 shock tower to do my conv.

[Toddzilla]

Originally Posted by gone banana

i pick up some b4 off ebay for a couple buck then bought some t4 arm and t4 shock tower to do my conv.

I'm still seeing B4's going for $150 used....oh well.

Maybe once I perfect setup and driving my stuff and still losing I will look into these again. But that will be a long time!

[Paul_Sinclair]

Originally Posted by blacksheep

i am interested in picking up an X-5 kit for my XXX4.... Is spare parts availability pretty good...

Thanks for your interest! Spare parts availability for the XX4 seems to be as strong as ever; we carry all the Losi parts that fit the X - 5 and have no problems getting parts from Horizon. We put a few parts on backorder now and then, but that has more to do with our stock levels and ordering schedule than any problems from Horizon.

Originally Posted by Bike racer

I heard there is a new team driver in the works. Any truth to that?

There is some truth to that; I've been working hard behind the scenes as Team Manager to build up the US team and start getting more support out there for the US family members. We're finalizing a number of things at the moment, so keep your eye on the websites for some exciting announcements .

Originally Posted by Peli

hi guys,love the rigs that u fellas build,any chance of seeing a x factory corr racer like the slash......u have most of the gear required already

We'll have to see; like everyone else we're awaiting the release of the SC10. We have no definite plans at the moment (too busy getting the X - 6 squared out to even think of the next project!) but I do know a few team drivers have SC10's on order.

Originally Posted by Toddzilla

What are the odds that x-factory starts selling complete kits? I know that the parts are expensive to buy from AE, but why not manufacture everything from the ground up? Too much R&D on the transmission?

I guess what I'm trying to say is, it seems like x-factory knows what they are doing, so why not design and build everything and sell complete kits?

I race in Tucson and I love the way the x-factory stuff looks out there, but the fact that I would have to buy a B4, a T4, and then the two conversions keeps me in my XXX-T and XXX.

I'd imagine there are others out there like me.

Our goal is and has been to make our own complete kits, however its a matter of capital - we just haven't had the resources to make the whole car yet. Drawing up parts/designing the cars in CAD is relatively cheap; finding the $$ to actually make and produce the parts is the limitation. There's also the matter of distribution - when we started we knew the family would only be able to source X Factory parts through the web, so we tried to make it so the commonly broken/worn parts would be on hobby shop walls (probably the best example of this is when we used the XXXS sedan belt in the X - 5). Now that we're starting to build our distribution network and grow as a company, we're starting to make more and more of the cars ourselves.

As for releasing an entire kit of our current vehicles, we've priced it out a few times - including entering talks with AE and Horizon to purchase parts OEM - and its just not feasible. We're continuing to evaluate our options and try to find alternative avenues, so we'll have to see what comes in the future.

[gone banana]

here is some pic enjoy

paul when will the x-6 square chassis be ready to ship

[elektrobuggy]

Hi, does the X6 squared one piece chassis show the same shape concerning form&fit of existing bodies like the Azarashi Vaykal? Is this still fully interchangeable ?
I ask because I recognized on 2wdrc.com the squared will come with a new body.

Thanks in advance
/norbert

[ongbenghui]

Originally Posted by gone banana

here is some pic enjoy

paul when will the x-6 square chassis be ready to ship

just curious, where to get those foam buggy wheel/tires ?

[gone banana]

i made them

[SpeedyDad]

Originally Posted by elektrobuggy

Hi, does the X6 squared one piece chassis show the same shape concerning form&fit of existing bodies like the Azarashi Vaykal? Is this still fully interchangeable ?
I ask because I recognized on 2wdrc.com the squared will come with a new body.

Thanks in advance
/norbert

We are currently running the X-6 body on Alex's Squared. They fit the same.

[elektrobuggy]

Originally Posted by SpeedyDad

We are currently running the X-6 body on Alex's Squared. They fit the same.

Yep, that means that there is no change on outside shape between 2 and 1 piece chassis Appreciate your answer.

I pre-ordered my squared today without having the '09 car in hand before and be happy to go ahead with the Vaykal I personally prefer.

/norbert

[afr0sch]

Are the X6^2 available for pre-order? I did not see anything in the Store or on 2wdrc.com.

[elektrobuggy]

Originally Posted by afr0sch

Are the X6^2 available for pre-order? I did not see anything in the Store or on 2wdrc.com.

pre-ordered at the local country distributor / hobbyshop.

[SpeedyDad]

Originally Posted by elektrobuggy

Yep, that means that there is no change on outside shape between 2 and 1 piece chassis Appreciate your answer.

I pre-ordered my squared today without having the '09 car in hand before and be happy to go ahead with the Vaykal I personally prefer.

/norbert

Just don't cut to the bottom edge trim line until you have fit it to the body. I've heard those can't be mounted as low.

[Tres]

Great racing with you this weekend Paul.

Your cars looked great as always.
Just needed a little luck on your side and you had it in the bag.

I'll send the pics to Kropy.

[SpeedyPenguin]

Originally Posted by afr0sch

Are the X6^2 available for pre-order? I did not see anything in the Store or on 2wdrc.com.

They should be up on the web site soon.