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Mike Hudson · #**121** 20-01-2009

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Originally Posted by Cockerill

The arms still have the 'sweep' just not the 'kink' in the arm, so they can be used on both sides.

Has taking the kink in the arm away changed the way car handles at all?

YoungChazz · #**122** 20-01-2009

Taking the "kink" out moved the lower shock holes slightly, and that required a different tower to keep the geometry identical. Which, of course, has been done. Thus, no difference in handling.

There is another part of the body ("Shell," Darren?) that has been "squared." Let's see who can spot it -- no fair calling the Team guys!

Speedypenguin · #**123** 20-01-2009

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Originally Posted by Gayo

Can you shorten it? 457mm seems a lot to me

You leave a portion of it wrapped up inside the body. you also need a slightly larger diameter clear tube to put it in.

Mike Hudson · #**124** 20-01-2009

The back looks to be squared off? Also looks like it has those raised lines for the motor plate on both sides the same aswell now?

Thanks for clearing up the info on the kinky bit

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungChazz

Taking the "kink" out moved the lower shock holes slightly, and that required a different tower to keep the geometry identical. Which, of course, has been done. Thus, no difference in handling.

There is another part of the body ("Shell," Darren?) that has been "squared." Let's see who can spot it -- no fair calling the Team guys!

YoungChazz · #**125** 20-01-2009

Yes, Mike, the rear top has been "Squared off" a bit.

When the original body was designed, we went for a low, sleek, "swoopy" look, and Jason did a great job. The X - 6 is easy to pick out in a crowd.

We continue to like that, which is why the new Squared body is not changed much. Jason continued our distinctive low shape while at the same time creating an agressive new look. It's refreshing!

Paul_Sinclair · #**126** 20-01-2009

The rear geometry isn't exactly the same... All the effective shock angles are the same, but we added just a tick more uptravel (.050" or 1.27 mm) to make sure the chassis can bottom out before the suspension. On the original X - 6 it was sometimes close depending on exactly how you had the shock eyelet pieces mounted and which hole you were running. I think the Squared tower looks 100% better too, as it follows the wing much better, though that was honestly not a design goal.

mark christopher · #**127** 20-01-2009

does it still need the longer rear axles for the droop?

kropy · #**128** 20-01-2009

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Originally Posted by YoungChazz

Yes, Mike, the rear top has been "Squared off" a bit.

When the original body was designed, we went for a low, sleek, "swoopy" look, and Jason did a great job. The X - 6 is easy to pick out in a crowd.

We continue to like that, which is why the new Squared body is not changed much. Jason continued our distinctive low shape while at the same time creating an agressive new look. It's refreshing!

Plus the entire cab section has been squared off to keep up with the whole "squared theme" & the best part NO wrap around window

dgriffin · #**129** 21-01-2009

Kropy - when are you gonna make your way down to CRCRC and race with me sometime?

SpeedyDad · #**130** 21-01-2009

Dan, you racing at the Cactus Ckassic this year?

kropy · #**131** 21-01-2009

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Originally Posted by dgriffin

Kropy - when are you gonna make your way down to CRCRC and race with me sometime?

Dan ~ I'm retired from racing, My wife & I just bought our first Home

MHeadling · #**132** 21-01-2009

Is there any details on what you will get in the conversion??

Chassis,Rear Shock tower,Shell,Rear arms.....?? what else I wonder!

mark christopher · #**133** 21-01-2009

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Originally Posted by Mark Headling

Is there any details on what you will get in the conversion??

Chassis,Rear Shock tower,Shell,Rear arms.....?? what else I wonder!

mark its a full conversion kit to superseed the current one when old stock run out. as has been posted by the guys in the know so i would expect what is in the kit conversion now

MHeadling · #**134** 21-01-2009

Got you! so it will have everything to convert a B4 over to x6 squared.

YoungChazz · #**135** 21-01-2009

The X - 6 Squared Conversion Kit, just like every Kit we make, will contain everything necseeary to convert the donor car. In this case, B4 to X - 6 Sq.