New X6 Gearbox and Shock tower...

[janus_77]

http://www.2wdrc.com/news_11_25_07.htm

[mattym0310]

yeh already seen that~! not long now...

[hickston]

almost there

http://www.2wdrc.com/news_12_10_07.htm

Links to shop arent quite ready yet (they should be today though I think)

[AmiSMB]

Great news.

[Mike Hudson]

so close now...

[Chrislong]

With no doubt, these are must have items - both the 4 gear AND the CF rear tower... absolutely awesome.

The theory behind the 4 gear is that the kick of the motor makes the rear of the X-6 kick down, therefore generating more grip than just driving the wheels and setup.... does it work? YES!! Massive difference on the track.

With the moulded rear tower, for so long the team have been using either the inside hole, or a new hole drilled further in, the other 3 holes are never used. This new tower gives us the new locations which we use, and we can all use. Not only that, but the wingmount is adjustable, the low position is ideal as it is slightly lower than before and with a forward mounted X-6 wing the downforce is at its sweet-point - not too extreme/nor is it too little. And the additional bonus of the whole tower being changeable very quickly, no more full rear end strip-downs for a broken tower - just 4 screws and the tower is off... (then shocks and wingmount obviously)

Chris

[mattym0310]

can't wait to get mine!

[Mike Hudson]

awsome i cant wait to get them will it be easy to convert the old chassis for the move round of everything?

[ben]

Seems these new gearboxes and shocktowers will be a big step forward for the X-6

lil ben

[Chrislong]

Originally Posted by Mike Hudson

awsome i cant wait to get them will it be easy to convert the old chassis for the move round of everything?

Hi Mike,
How confident are you with a drill? The conversion will come with a template for re-drilling the chassis, as the T-brace swaps sides, you will also need to countersink it. It isn't such a tough task with a pillar drill, but wouldn't like to do it by hand.

Personally I recommend the already converted chassis, its also a good chance to get a spare chassis cheap i.e. you can always build it up to the new chassis, and still convert your current too, either way your car will need to be striped down.

Edit: We've never really chatted at York, but do come over and will give advice on anything with your car. I won't be at Teesside but Dan will - so do go and see his chassis Mike.

Alternatively, PM me your email address, as I always have a camera handy and will take photos of car parts.

[super__dan]

Originally Posted by Chrislong

With no doubt, these are must have items - both the 4 gear AND the CF rear tower... absolutely awesome.

The theory behind the 4 gear is that the kick of the motor makes the rear of the X-6 kick down, therefore generating more grip than just driving the wheels and setup.... does it work? YES!! Massive difference on the track.

With the moulded rear tower, for so long the team have been using either the inside hole, or a new hole drilled further in, the other 3 holes are never used. This new tower gives us the new locations which we use, and we can all use. Not only that, but the wingmount is adjustable, the low position is ideal as it is slightly lower than before and with a forward mounted X-6 wing the downforce is at its sweet-point - not too extreme/nor is it too little. And the additional bonus of the whole tower being changeable very quickly, no more full rear end strip-downs for a broken tower - just 4 screws and the tower is off... (then shocks and wingmount obviously)

Chris

Everything Chris said!!!!

[ben]

Dan any chance i can have a go with your car in practice at teesside. Your welcome to a go with mine.

[mattym0310]

yes cos, he wud like a go with yours! hah! only kiddin ben. you guys have been a real help to me in the past, dunno whether ive ever thanked ya for it? lol. THANKS!

im gonna be gettin the new chassis i think. but it means ill have yet another spare chassis

[mattym0310]

you thinkin of gettin one lil ben?

[ben]

Yeh ive got one on order.Nahh just kiddin. My B4 is going so well at the moment but i would like to have a go with an x-6 which is setup properly and has the same sorta redio gear e.g. the novak speedo because matt yours is completely different to mine.lil ben

[Mike Hudson]

thanks guys i'll find you or contact you if i need help or advise

[mattym0310]

mine will be awesome once it has the new box nd tower.well hopefully anyway. lol

[Chrislong]

Hey Matty, I reckon it will be - and it'll sound far better than it currently does too

[MikePimlott]

OOORRRRR i just got home and still not available,

[Paul_Sinclair]

Merry Christmas!