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12-15-2014, 06:21 PM

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Ok, I got a little more info on release date. Early March is planned but the hope is to have it out in February

This seems so stupid... I believe HB/HPI did something similar a few years ago when they released the TCX or TCXX in the same timeframe. If you look at retail in general, you don't release products, especially high priced products AFTER Christmas since everyone will be strapped for cash at that point. Release the product in November at the latest or don't release it at all!!!

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Andy Moore and JJ Wang were at the AOC final at Yatabe arena in November. They both made the Mod A-main with Ronald Volker, Naoto Matsukura, Hayato Matsuzaki and Meen Vejrak. I think if they were able to do well against Yokomo's top guns they could do the same at the ETS. I'm sure in the new year Andy's schedule might have an ETS race included, but will see. They are working diligently to test/refine parts to make sure they release the best possible product.

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Looks like Freddy Sud... something from Awesomatix has now joined the ranks... this is great news as more and more drivers will be running HB.

12-16-2014, 02:25 AM

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They had to wait that long to help soften the blow for all those that just purchased the TCXX conversion kit.

12-16-2014, 11:36 AM

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Hopefully with Freddy joining the team they will run consistently in the ETS. That will be great.

12-16-2014, 01:25 PM

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You're half right, but you're all wrong. Immediately after Christmas is a bad time to release a new product, but this doesn't fit the bill.

This is an early spring release, which is the perfect time to release a luxury item that one typically would be buying for themselves. It's when the tax return checks start rolling in.

01-08-2015, 06:18 AM

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Any new information on if this car will be on-sale next month?

01-09-2015, 07:12 AM

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Freddy's Car at DHI Cup: http://events.redrc.net/2015/01/chas...ddy-sudhoff-2/

Results: http://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/en/18237/142151

01-09-2015, 01:21 PM

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Freddy's Car at DHI Cup: http://events.redrc.net/2015/01/chas...ddy-sudhoff-2/

Results: http://www.myrcm.ch/myrcm/report/en/18237/142151

the results look pretty promisng

01-12-2015, 04:37 AM

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the results look pretty promisng

01-12-2015, 08:22 AM

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http://www.hpiracing.com/en/article/view/2015011202

01-12-2015, 09:39 AM

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I see he was using the 84 pitch spur. Anyone else try those yet?

01-12-2015, 10:38 AM

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I see he was using the 84 pitch spur. Anyone else try those yet?

He ran those on his previous car as well. Several guys are running them now here in the US. Keven Hebert runs them as well as myself. They are super quiet and efficient. But if you are not careful setting the mesh you can strip them out! But once set correctly I have not stripped any.

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