tc3team: Xray will not put too much innovation in new product. Why, because if that works all the touring cars do not look alike now. Innovation is very risky in business especially in todays market. That's why Corally, Xray, 416, TC5 all look alike.
To come out a new version 2 times a year or every 2 years. This decision is not decided by Xray. It is depends on the market. If the market grows, they will do it for sure. Remember Xray here is not because of your racers. It is 100% that they want to get money from your pocket. If they can, they will. Plus, there is a cost on developing new kit. If market is bad now which it is really now. They will keep race the existing car in order to become more cost effective for their manufacturing cost.
Serpent S400 does not sell good. Serpent has no choice to keep running this car. Same reason as I just said.
Lonestar: Yes racer buys Xray. But do you know how small is the racing market. The racing market is big enough to support Xray. No way... unless Xray is monopoly. Hobby shop sales droped 20%, Race track close due to racer's can't no longer support this hobby. Racers are human and their parents got finical problem will still support their son racing? A man afraid of loss job will have moon to play rc?? Well, if people work in Burgerking then it may not affect them too much but I doubt they have the money to race rc. If yes, that tells me they have no saving in bank account, just like most American do not have habit on saving. Anyway, racer still buy Xray but is is less racers now. I believe Xray is having very tough time now and next year unless they make more budget kit to fit into the current financial situation. Well, Dow 8,337.69-241.50-2.81% dropping again. You sure this will not affect racers. Hard to believe this.
mini_mac: You're right. Because USA is the biggest market in the world.
TRF415boy: financial sector is the mother of all business. If mother is in trouble, son will not be good. You said engineering companies aren't hit as bad. Yes, I do believe that. Because it is not the time yet. When is the time, it is about on the news you hear people killing himself of losing money. Remember, stock market always reflects the future.