XSCT Thread.. released by K2RC
04-24-2012, 02:31 PM
#301
04-24-2012, 07:44 PM
#302
well about 2-3 weeks ago he did say he would have the site up and running 
never happened 
I dont understand why companies say things and never come back and bother to update when things dont go as planned, ppl get discouraged fast after waiting months for something that might not come out. and if it does it will be outrageously priced
i know your busy and most of us are too, but just update us
never happened I dont understand why companies say things and never come back and bother to update when things dont go as planned, ppl get discouraged fast after waiting months for something that might not come out. and if it does it will be outrageously priced
i know your busy and most of us are too, but just update us
04-24-2012, 07:57 PM
#304
04-25-2012, 12:16 PM
#306
Not real sure why I'm feeding this trollfest; guess I'm feeling sympathetic (and wordy)- I'm not K2RC, but what I know is pretty dang accurate ---- consider this your update
This truck is real - I cant be any more honest than that. If it isn't here fast enough, get something else. We all know it will be a worn out POS before next season anyway.*
A few key parts that the truck uses which were sourced from xray are no longer being supported, meaning that K2RC was stuck with having to find a different part or make their own - jeff777 is correct, the drive shafts are one of these parts
They are currently having these parts redesigned and then sent to the appropriate machine shop to have them produced (I'm the man with a set of calipers and solidworks in this association, so yea, it's a true story, bro lol)*
- upside, these parts will likely be cheaper than buying wholesale from xray
- downside, that crap takes time lol
As for how much longer, I cannot say - but just know you didn't end up buying an ~$800 truck that xray won't make parts for after Kurt rushed it out
. The website won't go up until there is something to sell.
This rant has ended; go in peace
@aloksatoor: you have a good point with the xb9e argument, but chasing xray and their yearly revisions isn't practical - the new parts coming for the XSCT should be enough to set it apart from just a ebuggy conversion...
This truck is real - I cant be any more honest than that. If it isn't here fast enough, get something else. We all know it will be a worn out POS before next season anyway.*
A few key parts that the truck uses which were sourced from xray are no longer being supported, meaning that K2RC was stuck with having to find a different part or make their own - jeff777 is correct, the drive shafts are one of these parts
They are currently having these parts redesigned and then sent to the appropriate machine shop to have them produced (I'm the man with a set of calipers and solidworks in this association, so yea, it's a true story, bro lol)*
- upside, these parts will likely be cheaper than buying wholesale from xray
- downside, that crap takes time lol
As for how much longer, I cannot say - but just know you didn't end up buying an ~$800 truck that xray won't make parts for after Kurt rushed it out
. The website won't go up until there is something to sell.This rant has ended; go in peace
@aloksatoor: you have a good point with the xb9e argument, but chasing xray and their yearly revisions isn't practical - the new parts coming for the XSCT should be enough to set it apart from just a ebuggy conversion...
Last edited by annonymous; 04-25-2012 at 12:20 PM. Reason: "sent from iPhone" errors
04-25-2012, 02:24 PM
#308
As Anon said we are simply waiting for an update, just like you guys. If we have nothing to update with then I really don't know what else to say. RCAmerica has been extremely helpful with the situation by providing us with high end USA based machine shops to make the parts we need with the quality we demand. XRay did in fact leave us hanging and even after being offered a reason to use old tooling to further their part for dollar spent ratio the request fell on deaf ears.
Expect the truck to be a kit with a conversion offered. Straight up. We are just waiting for the cvd numbers to come back. I understand that everybody is anxious to get something that lasts, works and is worth the money you spend. However due to unseen circumstances the date has been pushed back. I want the best for K2RC customers. If any of you guys knew me (and some of you do) you know that I am very particular about what I release to the public. If I do not feel that it is right then the truck will wait until it is. I do not release cheap junk, or unfinished junk, or junk that you cant get parts for, or that wears out prematurely.
As for the website... it is up and has been for several weeks. Behind that coming soon page is the web store. However, there is no point in opening a store to the public without having the intended product in stock.
Expect the truck to be a kit with a conversion offered. Straight up. We are just waiting for the cvd numbers to come back. I understand that everybody is anxious to get something that lasts, works and is worth the money you spend. However due to unseen circumstances the date has been pushed back. I want the best for K2RC customers. If any of you guys knew me (and some of you do) you know that I am very particular about what I release to the public. If I do not feel that it is right then the truck will wait until it is. I do not release cheap junk, or unfinished junk, or junk that you cant get parts for, or that wears out prematurely.
As for the website... it is up and has been for several weeks. Behind that coming soon page is the web store. However, there is no point in opening a store to the public without having the intended product in stock.
04-25-2012, 08:00 PM
#309
Ok well if the conversion is not an arm or leg ill prob get one... whats the best buggy to convert 2011 xray 808?
04-26-2012, 09:42 AM
#314
You know they're gonna be a part that will wear , especially since they are no longer going to be made out of XRays special blend of materials (unobtainium and powdered unicorn horn) , otherwise the kit will be useless ......
Hope I'm wrong , but time will tell ........