X-6 buggy in 06

Old 12-27-2005, 11:52 AM
  #1  
Tech Elite
Thread Starter
iTrader: (127)
 
RED-LINE M03's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: >>> USA <<<
Posts: 4,102
Trader Rating: 127 (100%+)
Default X-6 buggy in 06

Does any one have any info on the radical new 2WD buggy called the X 6.
This buggy is coming out in 06 and it's from the same camp that makes the X 5.

The X - 6 prototypes will debut on Jan 12th as practice begins for the MidWest MidWinter Championship in Columbus, Ohio. That's if all goes well.................................

Thanks,
E

Last edited by RED-LINE M03; 12-27-2005 at 11:54 AM. Reason: .
RED-LINE M03 is offline  
Old 12-28-2005, 07:53 PM
  #2  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (21)
 
STEALTH's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Manila & California
Posts: 3,019
Trader Rating: 21 (100%+)
Default

I've heard that the X-Factory had some plans on a 2WD at some point but no details were mentioned as to when it would actually be released. More than once I have heard Chazz below... "2WD is Boring"... since it's obviously just a two car race at almost every track. Hopefully the X-6 is as successful as the X-5 has been! Associated and Losi could use even more fresh competition now that Kyosho has also returned to the electric Off-Road scene!
STEALTH is offline  
Old 12-28-2005, 08:06 PM
  #3  
Tech Master
iTrader: (10)
 
DustinR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Posts: 1,571
Trader Rating: 10 (100%+)
Default

I just hope it is an ENTIRE new car and not a conversion. Is the X-Factory capable of creating a new ground up car...? We shal see on the week of the 12th
DustinR is offline  
Old 12-28-2005, 08:21 PM
  #4  
Tech Master
iTrader: (4)
 
bender's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 1,504
Trader Rating: 4 (100%+)
Default

There is a thread about it HERE
bender is offline  
Old 12-29-2005, 12:37 PM
  #5  
Tech Elite
Thread Starter
iTrader: (127)
 
RED-LINE M03's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: >>> USA <<<
Posts: 4,102
Trader Rating: 127 (100%+)
Default E-MAIL FROM CHAZZZZZ

Some info to share............ Can't wait for the Ohio race


Hi Eric,

We are testing a radical new 2WD buggy, tentatively named the X - 6. Test sessions happen about every other week at a Secret Location with Greg and/or Paul running the new car and making hundreds of adjustments. After each session changes are made to the C.A.D. and new parts are produced for the next test. The design is almost final, and the Boys are turning great lap times, but there are still a few things that must be nailed down before we're willing to commit the huge dollars that building molds and making lots of parts requires.

Shortly after I finish today's E-mail I head to the machine shop to re-design the rear shock tower -- again. We all hope this will be the final change. Paul has a test session scheduled for Jan 2nd with the new tower, and if results are as we expect, the X - 6 prototypes will debut on Jan 12th as practice begins for the MidWest MidWinter Championship in Columbus, Ohio. That's if all goes well...

We don't want to commit to a production date at this time as too much can go wrong. The MidWinter will tell us a lot.

Stay tuned.

Chazz

Last edited by RED-LINE M03; 12-29-2005 at 12:37 PM. Reason: .
RED-LINE M03 is offline  
Old 12-29-2005, 10:39 PM
  #6  
Tech Adept
iTrader: (10)
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 215
Trader Rating: 10 (100%+)
Default

Hard to tell much from the picture but can't make out a gearbox behind the shock tower and looks like the driveshafts mount forward of the tower, could it be the gearbox is in front of the rear wheels? Looks interesting anyway have been looking for a new buggy something a little different would be good.
Marman is offline  
Old 12-30-2005, 06:43 AM
  #7  
Tech Adept
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 141
Default

where did you find pics, cant wait to see it!
DAVE BERNATH is offline  
Old 12-30-2005, 07:26 AM
  #8  
Tech Master
iTrader: (50)
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Whitmore lake, mi
Posts: 1,242
Trader Rating: 50 (100%+)
Default

dave rc car magazine has a spy shot not very good. i think theyll have at columbus
josh short is offline  
Old 12-30-2005, 10:01 AM
  #9  
Tech Adept
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 141
Default

I FOUND IT, I WANTED TO SEE THE UP CLOSE, I GUESS I WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL COLUMBUS
DAVE BERNATH is offline  
Old 12-30-2005, 10:16 AM
  #10  
Tech Elite
Thread Starter
iTrader: (127)
 
RED-LINE M03's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: >>> USA <<<
Posts: 4,102
Trader Rating: 127 (100%+)
Default post link to x-6 picture

Any buddy have a link to the pictures of the X-6
RED-LINE M03 is offline  
Old 12-30-2005, 10:35 AM
  #11  
Tech Apprentice
 
tyreman's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: U.K
Posts: 55
Default

Originally Posted by Marman
Hard to tell much from the picture but can't make out a gearbox behind the shock tower and looks like the driveshafts mount forward of the tower, could it be the gearbox is in front of the rear wheels? Looks interesting anyway have been looking for a new buggy something a little different would be good.
Sounds a but like the fabix 2000 which was made using a cougar 2000 as that had the gearbox facing inwards and the motor mounted inside the bodyshell.
Does anyone know which brand they are using as platform for the prototypes? or are they building from the ground up.
tyreman is offline  
Old 12-30-2005, 10:45 AM
  #12  
Tech Initiate
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 29
Default

I am sure i read the gearbox is Losi or B4 the rest is new by x-factory.
Atomic-Carbon is offline  
Old 12-30-2005, 11:34 AM
  #13  
Tech Initiate
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 31
Default

Where did you read this atomic-carbon?
SkidRow is offline  
Old 12-30-2005, 12:04 PM
  #14  
Tech Master
iTrader: (50)
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Whitmore lake, mi
Posts: 1,242
Trader Rating: 50 (100%+)
Default

i know they are using b4 front shock tower and diff parts
josh short is offline  
Old 12-30-2005, 02:38 PM
  #15  
Tech Master
iTrader: (14)
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: michigan
Posts: 1,678
Trader Rating: 14 (100%+)
Default

on x factory's forums, they say that it is a conversion kit for a current car, so either a b4 or bk2.
o.s. power is offline  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.