Start of my XX CR Runner ( Finished )

[Caine]

Well its that time of year, X factor starts tonight So in traditional fashion i start building cars:)

Got a XXCR to build for my clubs upcoming vintage series. Doing this will hopefully get my arse in to gear to go racing as i havent been for almost 2 months, just been to busy!

Anyway here's a couple of pics of my piles of bits cleaned and ready to go, i have almost got 2 cars there so i'm happy that i've got plenty of spares

The whole pile of bits.

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The bits i choose to hopefully turn into a buggy!

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[THUNDERSTRIKE1]

Well thats a great start better after its all cleaned up like new to inspect everything for cracks or breaks.If i did that to my 6 xxs i would probably hop one up to the max an leave rest for spares lol Don

[DerbyDan]

Looks like a great collection of (nice) parts to be getting on with... I need to find myself another RPM gear cover for my racer - they are much better than the fragile original Lexan ones!

Keep us updated Phil (with pics of course)

[Caine]

Had some time to get this together at last, shocks and electrics to go. Also waiting on some wheels from JC Racing, then i'm pretty much good to go:D

2 weeks till vintage series starts, cant wait!

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[DerbyDan]

Looking goooood

Seems a little unfair to run this in the vintage class.... I raced my XX on Saturday at a 'Telstar' club meet on Saturday & qualfied 2nd against the regular modern 2wds!

[Caine]

They let me run one last year!

Good work thou dan

They do say to bring your modern cars on vintage night just in case there is a lack of cars or to many heats, but i've just ordered a new servo for the XX (my other one for vintage was a tad slow) so even if they dont run vintage i'll just run it in with the modern cars and see how she does

[Caine]

Well she's all done and ready to roll on friday, just the normal trackside tweaks to do when i get a practice.

Really looking forward to it as i havent been racing in a while. Also because i have a new steering servo, and a load of spares i'm not going to be as cautious as i was the last few years with my RC10's and other CR.

Anyway here's some pics

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[THUNDERSTRIKE1]

Nice outcome on your racer so givem HELL NOW!!! Don

[DerbyDan]

Looking good - likeing the shell too!

Let us know haw you get on, on Friday!

[Mad Racer]

Very nice too see another XX runner.

Simply a awesome buggy in every way.

Very well done.

[Caine]

Thanks for the comments guys

The shell came with the car along with another 2 one is in very good nick, i want to strip it with brake fluid only problem is its silver and blue, i have always had trouble removing translucent coats of paint this way, however silver might be different as it is a solid coat?

Will let you all know how i get on and get some other photos of the vintage runners as well. The other 2 guys who run XX's down there who normally pit with me as well wont be there so i'm probably gonna be the only one running a losi. There might be a jrx but not sure if he's going tomorrow

Heres a list of the runners, bearing in mind its doubtfull all will attend

Runners and Riders so far:

Brian Spooner - Losi XX
Martyn Spooner - Losi XX
Phil Caines - Losi XX
Mike Baldwin - feeble excuses as to why he can't race despite me putting his RC10 back together for him!
Dave Belsten - Yokomo?
Dave Jackson - Cougar 2
Rych Brind - Tamiya Hotshot (go on go on go on go on!)
Matt Lovett - Mystery 4wd!
Pete Belsten - RC10 Team
Chris Steed - RC10 Team
Paul Knight - RC10 CE Stealth
Dean Morgan - RC10 CE 6 gear
Craig Harris - an assortment of RC10 bits & Chris Steed's RC10 for round 1!
Rich Whitehead - PB Mini Mustang or dunken ebay purchase of an Optima Mid
Jay Mills? - Mardave Cobra
Si Osborne? - Losi Jrx2

[DerbyDan]

Brilliant! - If you could get all those cars & drivers together on one meeting it would make quite a sight!