X Factory R/C Forum

Northern Utah,s Dash For Cash Challenge Big Money

dummy@example.com (beazer30801) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:53:18 +0000

This is a Big Money Dash for Cash race being held at addiction RC in Ogden, UT with a total purse of $6750.00 pending full entries so don't wait to get signed up at wheretoracerc.com or print off the flier and send it in should be a good one. you can find the flier here utahrc.com or wheretoracerc.com

Team AJ Buggy Body!

dummy@example.com (cyberded) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:05:32 +0000

Paul ,

I am bugging you in public because I want a Team AJ Body for my Buggy! Xfactory UK has them on the site but I can't order from that website. It's not updated on DMS's either:(.

Brad

RC Toys As Gifts

dummy@example.com (LauraTorres) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:52:56 +0000

The holidays is fast approaching and this year, what have you prepared for your loved ones? Or, have you prepared anything at all? A great gift idea for your boys or your boyfriend this coming holidays is a toy. Yes, you read it right - a toy. But it isn't just some fancy toy that can easily break or the type that doesn't guaranty absolute fun. If you are up to the idea of making your loved one happy while giving them something they can take full responsibility over; why not give them a RC car? Any model of RC toy is fine. In fact, aside from the RC car, there are also other RC models such as trucks, boats, planes and buggies that may appeal to the interest of the person who will receive your gift. What else is good about choosing a remote-controlled toy is that you can choose the color and the entire look of the model you have want. This usually applies to the RTR models or also known as the models that are ready-to-run. These are great for beginners as well since there's no need for additional tweaking. If you think that the receiver of the gift is going to enjoy assembling or tweaking the parts of a RC car (or whatever model you have chosen); go ahead and by the customizable one. The only step that is needed when you prefer the model which needs assembling is whether there is a need for you to buy the radio control system separately. Other things that are important when buying RC vehicles as gifts is the location where the owner is going to run it. Is it going to be a rocky surface? A lawn? Or is it going to be a flat and cemented surface? Make sure that the model you buy is also going to suit the surface it's going to run on to avoid immediate damage. Above all, it's the thought that counts together with your gift. Be there by the time you give your gift and enjoy it together. Confused about what model and type of brand you want to get for your little boy? When you are a RC hobbyist, you would know the best things that will suffice in keeping and maintaining a RC car or toy. But not everyone is familiar with the specifications of a RC car, truck, plane or buggy. If you are not, don't be surprised to get an envy face from your partner because one fact about RC toys is that, it is addicting to little boys, which also brings the same level of delight to adult boys. Which reference should you use so you can decide what RC type is appropriate for the person whom you will give it to? You can take advantage of online websites that are purely concentrated on RC toys. You may get a very broad review of the features and specifications of RC vehicles in general. But, a good way to start your search is for you to list down the things that you would like to get. Once you have found the model or type that has your specifications, then you can next check for the price. Keep an eye for online websites which may recommend RC models which have already been paid for. A second look of the important things that you really need can be found on online reviews. Websites that conduct reviews for different products are those that are already tested and proven and usually getting positive feedback from experts and long-term hobbyists. If the purpose of buying a RC car, truck, boat, plane or buggy is for leisure only, you may opt for the assembled ones. Choosing your desired color is also possible. There is no need to choose the gas-powered RC vehicles if you think that your kid or your partner doesn't have any intentions in doing so. If ever racing becomes a possibility in the future, that's the time you may accept ideas of upgrading or customizing the purchased RC vehicle to suit racing capacity. But for now, enjoy the experience of running a RC car with your loved one. Get some information for international translation service.

Hi from aussie land

dummy@example.com (The_doctor) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:40:21 +0000

hi to all my name is Mic ive been running an X6 for 12 months here in Melbourne Australia
you find more about me and my club at www.keilorrc.org.au our club runs a winter and summer championship and at the moment ive won every round with my X6 ive been running the kinwald front hub mod and find it makes the car even better. three other club members have got new x6's as well and im looking forward to helping them get theirs in the A final
Im looking forward to your new 4wd as at the moment i dont find any of the current American cars any good ive tried just about all kyosho,hotbodies,losi assiocated and have gone back to my Predator....the durango looks good ! but i'd like to keep to X Factory..
hope to hear from you guys.....THE DOCTOR..

scx-60 set-up?

dummy@example.com (Paul_Sinclair) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:29:28 +0000

Just got my x-60, and the chassis and bumper mount to convert to a short course truck. Was looking for some set-up info for a good starting point. Really like my new ft sc10, and hope this is even better.

Thanks! John

Missing Diff Bearings in X-6 Squared Kit

dummy@example.com (YoungChazz) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:24:44 +0000

I ordered a bunch of stuff from amainhobbies last Friday, which included an X-6 squared. I over-nightted and received it Monday and started putting it together. While putting together the transmission, I quickly realized the two HUGE sealed bearings that hold the diff in the tranny box are missing. They were never sealed in the

Who has what chassis??

dummy@example.com (rctouringracer) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:31:53 +0000

Mine is number 22....

2010 ROAR Nats

dummy@example.com (YoungChazz) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:06:21 +0000

So who all is going? Thought it might be interesting to get a XFactory head count. There will be four in our groop that I know of anyway.

Questions about Kinwald's x-6 from the 2010 cactus classic?

dummy@example.com (jaydits) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:04:24 +0000

Paul,
What degree of toe-in is Kinwald running on the racer's edge hubs and how many washers under the ball-stud?
What does flipping the steering rack over do?
It looks like Kinwald is running spacers inbetween the motor plate and tranny case. What size spacers are these and is this for centering the motor? Do you have to run a longer slipper shaft for this mod? It looks like he is running a diff spring instead of the stock slipper spring too.
What was his shock length's for the front and rear of the buggy?
It says on the set-up sheet that he is -.050" on the rear bulkhead where the camber mount ballstud is located. Did he cut the thickness in half on the bulkhead to lower the stud? Wouldn't this weaken bulkhead and increase the chance of breakage? Since he is running the racer's edge hubs couldn't he just increase the height of the ballstud by adding washers here?
It says he is running inline axles but the pics of his car show a button head screw holding the tire on. The standard aluminum inline axles use a nut. Is this a part that you guys are going to release (a steel axle button head screw inline axle)?
Also, it says he is running a .030" rear sway bar. Most sway bar kits are only .040" thickness or greater. A X-6/x60 rear sway bar kit would be a great DDP part?
Thanks,
Mudd Flap

X Factory Parts & Kits at A Main Hobbies!

dummy@example.com (YoungChazz) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:39:39 +0000

Check it out, now in stock!
http://www.amainhobbies.com/brand.php/i … /X-Factory

SCX-60 ROAR compliance

dummy@example.com (SpeedyDad) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:04:23 +0000

Just wondering with the ROAR rules and all, will the SCX-60 be a "approved" SCT by ROAR's availability rules?

Since they have this 14 day availbility thru hobby shops or retail outlets clause.

Chazz or Pauly mite wanna make a call.

LiPo Battery

dummy@example.com (YoungChazz) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:28:34 +0000

I was just wondering which LiPo packs everyone is running. I am currently running the Orion 3800 30C with the cell bumps on the bottom. Awesome battery and no issues, but I feel that it is weak compared to the 40C-50C rated batteries my buddies are running. This battery is very thin and the cell bumps fit nicely in between the chassis battery rails. I tried to fit in a Reedy pack from a team driver and it seemed WAY too tall for the battery strap to fit into the chassis lugs so the brace on the battery strap can work effectively. I know there are 2 battery straps, the one that comes in the kit is the LiPo strap, correct?
I'd like to upgrade to a higher C rating for my stock racing for an upcoming race in Hutchison, Kansas.

BTW, I haven't commented on this site in quite a while (2 years or so?), but I would like to say Bravo on the new car fellas! So much smoother looking and easier to work on. Keep the DDP parts coming Brian...See you in Kansas next month Paul...

Raising the gearbox

dummy@example.com (YoungChazz) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:19:22 +0000

Wonder if anyone can help - what is the effect of raising the gearbox on a X6 Sq and under what conditions would you do this in terms of track conditions. Also how high can the gearbox be raised from zero to ?

Somel Problem

dummy@example.com (rostiroks) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:12:54 +0000

If you have purchased either Kit from us in the last month or so and your anti-squat shims are missing, please E-mail chazz@4wdrc.com and we'll get a bag of shims in the mail to you immediately. Make sure you put your name and address in the E-mail as often it's hard to tell who you are just from your E-mail addy.

If you purchased a Kit from a Dealer that is missing the shims, please E-mail us directly to get your shims. We actually prefer that you go to your Dealer, and if he does stock the shims he should give them to you and we will replace them for him at no charge. However, the shims are not a part most dealers carry and in that case it will be easier for all if you deal straight with us.

This should not be a major problem for most Family members. If you run zero shims obviously it's no problem. But the AE suspension shims that go in hinge pins and under ball studs are .030

2010 Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout

dummy@example.com (Paul_Sinclair) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:39:35 +0000

X Factory is of course at the 2010 Shootout, out here in sunny Saugus CA. This is the first day of qualifying; we've finished two hot days of practice and dialed our stuff in. X Factory drivers BK, myself, Ricky Gaynor, Alex Krieg, and his dad Chris are in attendance. We're updating the race page on the website here through the day; I wanted to start this thread so that you guys can ask questions, request information or pictures, etc. I know there's some interesting stuff to see already (lots of cars with big-bores!), but if you want something specific just let me know!