Aero nearly ready for shipping!!

[KevLee]

The Aero team have posted an update for the the release of the A-One.

Please see link:-

http://www.aeroracing.eu/en/news/4/

Not long now!!:D

[markwilliamson2001]

Wots this new fangled adjustment -Antisquad!??? How does it affect the car ;):D:p

M.

[ryan]

Sorry, made a mistake. Tris made two seperate blocks.

[KevLee]

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/tiverton2007national/4wd/imagepages/aero05.html

looks the same as the bar they had fitted to the car at Tiverton in April last year.....

[Lee Martin]

myself and trish design and made some for the car on my version.

Lee

[KevLee]

Wots this new fangled adjustment -Antisquad!??? How does it affect the car ;):D:p

M.

What do you mean.... i can't see anything wrong :D;)

[Northy]

What car are the front steering arms off?

G

[KevLee]

What car are the front steering arms off?

G

I'm not sure what were on the Proto (Lee will probably know). The Production car will use Aero parts.

[hickston]

is there a price yet?

[Lee]

They do look very sexy;):D

[KevLee]

is there a price yet?

I just checked with Bob and the price is going to be around 500 Euros.

[ashleyb4]

thats about 350 pound then which is alot of money nice car though.

A

[redscott]

how much is that in us dollars

[freud]

+ or - 716usd

[redscott]

the value of the us dollar sucks.

[Southwell]

the value of the us dollar sucks.

lol, you have no idea how good you get it with most things!

[modelimages]

thats about 350 pound then which is alot of money nice car though.

A
true but it is cheaper than a yokomo bx worlds, predator x11, atomic s4 and of course it has won the uk nationals, aero don't have the backing of horizon or thunder tiger so it will be more than the b44 or xx4

[Northy]

I'm not sure what were on the Proto (Lee will probably know). The Production car will use Aero parts.

Lol, he was only the driver, how would he know! :p:p:p

G

[KevLee]

Lol, he was only the driver, how would he know! :p:p:p

G

haha:D

[redscott]

lol, you have no idea how good you get it with most things!

I run a s4 now, the car is sick. As far as I know I was the first 1 n the states 2 get one. Because of the s4, I realy want 2 take the aero for a few runs and compair it to the s4. Because of the price of these few rcs they may never catch on n the states. Which sucks. If the power of the us $ had any real value the 4wd sence n the states would be a lot more competitive forcing companies like losi and other 2 build better products such as what is coming on your side of the world.

[Lee]

I run a s4 now, the car is sick.


The poor thing, has it transmitted CVDitus?:o

[redscott]

The poor thing, has it transmitted CVDitus?:o
Not sure if I should laugh or call mip. Looking forward to january now.

[autoxvw]

The a-1 looks to be a good car to me as well. the design is proven but in my view it looks fragile. I am the 2 of 2 in the states with a s4 and I 2 would like to drive the a-1 for comparison reasons as well. I love my s4 and dont think anything compares to it atleast for my way of driving. It is 2 bad the a-1 is so darn expensive for yankes but guess thats the way it goes.

Hey red, any pics of your s4 or setups? We are the only 2 here in the states with them so maby some knowledge sharing would be cool.

[redscott]

what's good autoxvw. u can find pics of my s4 nthe rides section of 4wdrc.com under REd WILLIAMS.
as far as my set up.
I started with the recommended set up on the web site than made a few changes.
30wt oil n the rear with losi yellow springs. sometimes red springs. middle hole on the rear shock tower.
35wt oil n the front with losi neon green fr springs. middle hole on the front shock tower.where r u from and do u have pics of yours. hit me back later.

[redscott]

u can also find somemore pics on rc10b4.com n the gallery under redscott

[redscott]

does anyone know the thickness of the front and rear shock towers

[woodey]

3 weeks, not really the answer you were looking 4, but supposedly in 3 weeks time we will all know the answer. Humm so going by the string of it i'll be ready in 3 weeks... since July we will be waiting till 2009!

The above message may contain traces of sarcasm, brought on by the painfully long postponement. In fact I am the only person left at my club who has not jumped ship and bought something else. How many people will be left on that pre-order list?

[Lee]

I know of 2 people:o

[big_boss]

I know I might buy one just so everybody at my club will believe me that such a car exists:o, on second thought probably not, I'm on a strict LiPo diet now...

[KevLee]

does anyone know the thickness of the front and rear shock towers

All of the Carbon parts are 3mm thick, so are pretty strong!

[KevLee]

3 weeks, not really the answer you were looking 4, but supposedly in 3 weeks time we will all know the answer. Humm so going by the string of it i'll be ready in 3 weeks... since July we will be waiting till 2009!

The above message may contain traces of sarcasm, brought on by the painfully long postponement. In fact I am the only person left at my club who has not jumped ship and bought something else. How many people will be left on that pre-order list?

The delay is unfortunate, but Aero have been doing all they can to get this out as quickly as possible without cutting corners. The MIP driveshafts are the last part they are waiting on, and will be in next week. Everything else is boxed and ready to go. As soon as the shafts are in orders will start being despatched, hopefully at the end of next week.

As far as the preorder list goes, i've been informed it's growing on a daily basis.

Be patient, it'll be worth it, the car looks stunning!!:)

[redscott]

how can we tell where we are on the pre order list? last time i was able to check, my name appeared several times. is it still the same list as when they first set it up.

[KevLee]

If you want to know your position on the pre order list email info@aeroracing.eu (info@aeroracing.eu)

Kev

[Mike Hudson]

I would of loved one of these but 1. I don't have the money to spare as i need it atmo for a first car and 2. The wait has been too long maybe in the future...:) Looks a fantastic car

[CraigM2610]

do you love it more than ur B44?? :p

[Mike Hudson]

Haha it's a secret :p

[CraigM2610]

:o:o:o

[surfking]

The delay is unfortunate, but Aero have been doing all they can to get this out as quickly as possible without cutting corners. The MIP driveshafts are the last part they are waiting on, and will be in next week. Everything else is boxed and ready to go. As soon as the shafts are in orders will start being despatched, hopefully at the end of next week.

As far as the preorder list goes, i've been informed it's growing on a daily basis.

Be patient, it'll be worth it, the car looks stunning!!:)

Any news,on anything to do with this car the suspense is killing me:wtf:

SURFKING

[Lee]

I heard that 50 cars were released last week and the rest of the list will be sent out in feb;)

[spenner]

It won't be long now for the Aero A-1.....
Small time delays beyond Aero's control have held them back, but this car will make people go wow!!!!!

The Aero team have spent alot of time working to make this car right and available to everyone with full spares available from the off....

There should be some running over the next few weeks .... keep watching your emails...

[KevLee]

As Spenner just said, the cars will be shipping soon! :)

[maxoo]

but just some pics of the final product on the web page would be nice !!!!

[jimmy]

I've seen the finished car and it looks very nice - but it appears AERO want to keep it a surprise until the last minute?

[spenner]

I think it has been more of a case.... lets get these cars out to customers rather than spend time taking pictures for internet!!!!

Everyone has seen pics of the prototype and the parts being made!!!!

Everything has been done by Aero and for a small company they have done very well....

I would love to have had the A-1 for the beginning of the Winter buy i am sure the wait is gonna be worth every uspent penny till now!!!!

[Bathy]

I've seen the finished car and it looks very nice - but it appears AERO want to keep it a surprise until the last minute?

As you've asked the qustion Jimmy, I'll answer... Nah they don't want to keep it a surprise, slap photo's online now :D

[DCM]

they must have a production version built though, to ensure fit and finish?? then there would be no delay in gettig kits out.... unless there were issues?

[Lee Martin]

ive seen pics of it.............muahahha

[spenner]

DCM... Lets say this, The Tekin R1 Pro will fit in just nicely....

Not long now.. if you have pre ordered im sure the wait is almost over!!!

[spenner]

ive seen pics of it.............muahahha

Only pics.... have you not rubbed it in the flesh ?????

[jimmy]

They've been testing the production car yeah, and they have some snaps of the finished car but said they want to surprise people - hence the 'teaser' shots we've seen so far.

[DCM]

DCM... Lets say this, The Tekin R1 Pro will fit in just nicely....

Not long now.. if you have pre ordered im sure the wait is almost over!!!

the R1Pro will fit in a micro, so a 10th buggy should be easy lol.

[maxoo]

I think it has been more of a case.... lets get these cars out to customers rather than spend time taking pictures for internet!!!!


If they are just waiting for the CVD's, They have time for put some pics on internet ;) ;)

[Mutant]

come on Aero!!! you are upsetting Woodey!!!....... He wants it BAD!

[racingdwarf]

I hope the spairs supply flows better than there car supply

[spenner]

There will be full backup of spares...

Basically they have waited till everything is in place so there shouldn't be any issues when the car is released.

Lets remember it is still only Jan!!! Off road racing hasn't started yet....

[big air]

I hope the spairs supply flows better than there car supply


:confused: by the time it comes out other buggy's will have moved on ten fold, maybe even the xx10 will be out,
it will be old hat :thumbdown: i would not hold your breath :drool:

[PaulRotheram]

Fancy posting something productive some time soon big air? or are you going to try put a downer on everything? :eh?:

[big air]

nope just saying what most people think:eh?: just been to long most people have forgot about it, and bought other kit's, "its coming soon" yes and so is next christmas, i for one wanted this kit but as its taken so long, and not a lot of info i wont bother, like the lad said whats the spares back up going to be like, They not doing well so far are they :wub

[big air]

Fancy posting something productive some time soon big air? or are you going to try put a downer on everything? :eh?:

And can i ask what do you mean about that paul???:eh?:

[Lee]

Aero have said there will be full spares support when the car is released. Also i dont think cars will have moved on as much as you say, afterall this car won last years national series. Plus from what you are saying the B44 is already old hat as the BJ4 WE has already been out a few years.

I think the aero will be very good when it arrives, its the only car i know of that has been developed on uk tracks in years.;)

[Southwell]

Apart from the S4/S2/S44 ;)

[Lee]

I know what you mean Ian but they all have a donor car, i mean a new car, and i know the pred has but it as struggled in the last few years

[Southwell]

Yeah, the Aero will definately be a very good car out of the box. I for one would get one if i was changing rides.

[Richard Lowe]

The Aero has a donor car though if the production version is like the prototype, it's called a Durango :lol:

[sparrow.2]

I met Danny Claes at our last indoor race and he really is one of the nicest guys I've met in RC. The car is hopefully coming out soon now as the only thing missing are the CVD's from MIP. Of course it looks like a Durango but that has been discussed ad nauseam all over the place already.

I really hope it takes off and I had the money to put where my mouth is :D

I find it cool that there is so much diversity in 4wd this year and that they all seem to go like the clappers :woot:

God I'm looking forward to the outdoor season :drool:

[xx4-nutter]

the R1Pro will fit in a micro, so a 10th buggy should be easy lol.


haha thats ace. Is there any plans of a 2wd being made eventually ?

[super__dan]

I met Danny Claes at our last indoor race and he really is one of the nicest guys I've met in RC.

Defo!

[millzy]

nope just saying what most people think:eh?: just been to long most people have forgot about it, and bought other kit's, "its coming soon" yes and so is next christmas, i for one wanted this kit but as its taken so long, and not a lot of info i wont bother, like the lad said whats the spares back up going to be like, They not doing well so far are they :wub

THE Losi xxx4 and the xxxcr where both prototypes for a year at national level befor they came out, and the b4 was the b3x for almost a year from runnig at the worlds -untill its april realised date

[racingdwarf]

I think Aero could do with putting out a few photos of the finished car ( May be some but I've not seen any) as this would put peoples mind at rest who are waiting. They appear to be very slow on the PR front.But maybe they have been cought out by the number of people ordering the car.
This looks a great car I have heard a lot about it but seen very little of it.
This I hope is constructive comment, I am not having a dig at anyone just saying what I think:D so I hope nobody is going to jump on me

[Mike Hudson]

Not being able to see some good photos of this car put me off and i went and got another car as i like to see what i want to buy before i go ahead and purchase it, i know its nice to keep things all secretive and hidden for a great surprise but im sure , not saying everyone, would like to see what they are buying

[Lee]

To be fair there are a lot of pics around of the prototype car, the main change is the plastic chassis, the concept is still the same.

What more is there to see?:eh?:

[racingdwarf]

To be fair there are a lot of pics around of the prototype car, the main change is the plastic chassis, the concept is still the same.

What more is there to see?:eh?:

For me if I were going to part with over £250 I would want to see exactly what I was getting.(But I still wouldnt want the wife to see it:woot:)

[Lee]

Is that all it is i thought we were looking £300 plus for it?

I may have my wires crossed.


I know what you mean by seeing what your getting but to be honest nobody will really know what were getting until its put on the track. Just because its pretty doesnt mean it will work. or vice versa:thumbsup:

[big air]

I think Aero could do with putting out a few photos of the finished car ( May be some but I've not seen any) as this would put peoples mind at rest who are waiting. They appear to be very slow on the PR front.But maybe they have been cought out by the number of people ordering the car.
This looks a great car I have heard a lot about it but seen very little of it.
This I hope is constructive comment, I am not having a dig at anyone just saying what I think:D so I hope nobody is going to jump on me

Well said made but for some strange reason i dont think it will happen ;)

[Chrislong]

I met Danny Claes at our last indoor race and he really is one of the nicest guys I've met in RC.

And Bob too, great guys.
:thumbsup:

[DaveG28]

Where can I get info on this kit? Although I have a B44 in the post it is against my spirit, much prefer racing somethng less popular!!

It sounds expensive for a car with aplastic chassis though? Or am I being blinded by carbo bling?

[Chris Doughty]

don't discount something because its 'plastic'

yes, toys are made from 'plastic'

but plastic is such a wide term for a material, Bob and Danny know their stuff, they would have chosen the material based on performance.

now I have plugged Aero, might as well Plug Atomic Carbon, the upcoming B44 option parts should make your B44 a little more unique :thumbsup:

[bigred5765]

Where can I get info on this kit? Although I have a B44 in the post it is against my spirit, much prefer racing somethng less popular!!

It sounds expensive for a car with aplastic chassis though? Or am I being blinded by carbo bling?

the b4 doesnt perform right until you use a PLASTIC chassis
it is the way to go

[DaveG28]

Yeah I didn't mean to diss plastic, it just seems for 4wd most cars are carbon with a bottom chassis and top decks! I had an RB5 for a bit though and loved the chassis stiffness on that!

[DaveG28]

Plus Jimmy keeps beating me with his Durga against my 501X, although this may say more about my driving!!

[racingdwarf]

I think one of the reasons Aero use a plastic chassis is it is the only cost efective way to mold sompthing that complex,I suppose they could have used graphite like the losi but I am no expert. but like has already been said the most prefer the B4 with plastic and I have never heard anyone say it week.I think you can get Info on the Aero from there web site, think there is a link on here somewere.

[DaveG28]

530 Euro's apparently, thats very pricey, although I guess their being hit by the recent change in the exchange rate!

£400 for a kit though, ouch, does anyone more in the know than me have reasons to think this car will be a bit special, it won last seasons nationals didn't it, are some top guys running it again this year?

[Lee]

All i know is Kev Lee is running it as a team driver in the uk. I assume the team will be small due to it being a small company, like xfactory.

you are also right the car did win last years nationals

[bigred5765]

Yeah I didn't mean to diss plastic, it just seems for 4wd most cars are carbon with a bottom chassis and top decks! I had an RB5 for a bit though and loved the chassis stiffness on that!

but that is done to keep manufacturing cost down, it,s fare easer to machine a flat carbon chassis then have a mould made.

[KevLee]

You will see this car very shortly, and you will not be dissapointed:thumbsup:.

If you have a look through http://www.aeroracing.eu at some of the news reports you will find some pictures of the parts. I think there are some in this section on oOple too.:)

[KevLee]

but that is done to keep manufacturing cost down, it,s fare easer to machine a flat carbon chassis then have a mould made.

Thats right....... gets rid of those horrible under trays too!:)

[Dunc]

gets rid of those horrible under trays too!:)

Amen to that, I can't stand undertrays!

Looking forward to seeing it run Kev :)

[KevLee]

Check the update !!! :thumbsup:

http://www.aeroracing.eu/en/news/4/

[spenner]

Forget the link:

http://www.aeroracing.eu/images/wysiwyg/_MG_6150bew.JPG

How sweet does that look :woot:

[KevLee]

Nice colours too! :D

[jimmy]

very nice indeed!

[Chris Doughty]

what diameter are the shock bodies?

[KevLee]

what diameter are the shock bodies?

They are slightly larger than "normal" ;)

[maxoo]

no pics without body???

[KevLee]

no pics without body???

Not just yet, but check back next week for updates :)

[DaveG28]

very very tempted!

Anyone on the preorder list looking to sell theirs, dunno if anyone got bored waiting??

[racingdwarf]

:D what more can I say.........oh exept why can't we see it with the body off now it's finished and being put in the boxes? read to go:eh?:

[jimmy]

I know they have been wanting to update the site for a while, so maybe they are working on the photos and logos now?

[xx4-nutter]

very very tempted!

Anyone on the preorder list looking to sell theirs, dunno if anyone got bored waiting??

lol !! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[David Church]

I bet Kev is gagging to run this car!!!! Could be we see it at Eden Park this Sunday??????

[xx4-nutter]

is there a 2wd in the pipeline ? :eh?:

[Cooper]

*cough*

[DaveG28]

lol !! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hey, you can't blame me for trying!!:thumbsup:

[DaveG28]

What wheels will fit on them by the way?

[KevLee]

What wheels will fit on them by the way?

Aero wheels! :)

......but they are Losi fitment :thumbsup:

[xx4-nutter]

*cough*

Aero wheels! :)

......but they are Losi fitment :thumbsup:


somthing being kept under hats here ? :thumbdown:

[spenner]

Nothing under any hats!!!

Aero have there own wheels for the Aero one....

But you can use Losi fronts/Rears or Assoc rears...

[xx4-nutter]

lol fair enough, ohh the losi wheels thing was a mis quote lol ..

just that comment that cooper made got me thinking thats all :lol:

[Cooper]

thinking is good !

[Lee]

Depends on who is doing the thinking:thumbsup:

[xx4-nutter]

what was you actually getting at cooper ?

[racingdwarf]

Aero wheels..........smooth on the outside,soft & full of bubbles on the inside:woot:..........Oh come on it had to be said:lol:

[Lee]

Im sure Aero have "thought" about a 2wd but as we can see they have been very busy and invested a lot of time and money into the 4wd and will want to recoup some of that cash back. If you think about it very few of the manufactures have a 2wd and a 4 wd, even AE have only just released theirs. I think the main thing that will hold aero back as a company is cash flow, as making small batches of cars is very expensive and they will not sell thousands of these cars. I really hope it works for the average joe and im sure it will as it would be great to see something different to a bj4 clone:)

[xx4-nutter]

some good points there lee, see what you mean :)

[DaveG28]

So, not sure if this needs a new thread, but does anyone know (probably Kevin as he's the driver!) what will be useful spares to keep with them based on last year, eg shock towers, arms etc?

[franki]

Forget the link:

http://www.aeroracing.eu/images/wysiwyg/_MG_6150bew.JPG

How sweet does that look :woot:

Must say that does look good. Second best looking car behind the pred :thumbsup: (sorry i had to)

[rcracer]

Must say that does look good. Second best looking car behind the pred :thumbsup: (sorry i had to)


Nooooooooo :lol:

[Cooper]

well, Franky is right!

[DaveG28]

Havong trawled the forums on here a bit for info, will there be a separate tool needed to set the slipper etc, and if so how much is it likely to cost and how easy to get hold of will it be?

Dave

[Chris Doughty]

They are slightly larger than "normal" ;)

lucky sod! hehe :D

[Northy]

That reminds me about something I meant to do, sorry Chris :(

G

[surfking]

Was there not going to be more news early this week, well thats what it said on there web last week.

[DaveG28]

Have the people who've preordered had to pay anything??

[surfking]

I went on the list,and ive not been contacted yet

[franki]

I dont belive that they have paid anything yet. When did you go on the list ???

Has any one been contacted yet ???

[surfking]

Havent payed anything yet,not been contacted as of yet but im just waiting for mor info, price,delv,back up,decent pictures for a start, now narrow cars look like the way its going theres been two outhers appear this week already plus the s44/s4 is narrow the choie is growing by the day but when last week they say check there web site this week early and still nothing, im just wanting info.

[DaveG28]

It is a worry, I'm really tempted by the car, and they have come across nicely in emails, but then set against that is the issues around a certain other car during its inception, the fact that as far as I can tell they originally took orders for a release of LAST June, it makes me worry about what is going on.

I thought the only issue they'd have was wqith cvd's but these got delivered a week or so ago now?

[surfking]

Did they take orders since last june,in that case i wont have one by this june i may end up looking at that s44 then, i just dont know why its so hard to get info on this great looking car if its 99.99999999999999999999999999999% ready.

[DaveG28]

When I emailed them they said the first batch would go this/next week, and all others in March, I think there is about 150 on the preorder list?

[franki]

i think its more than 150 bud :o however like anything of this nature people will put there name down just for the info and never buy the car !!! then there will be others that have bought other cars, then some that have other money commitments.

I would think they would be doing very well to sell 80 first off???

However if they sold 150-200 on day one then that would be fab for them.

[DaveG28]

Just hope they ship soon, there is no reason not to now!?

[surfking]

Next monday there will be the news we have been waiting for ! so say on the there web.

[Mutant]

Next monday..... i can picture it....

Aliens land and pick the nose of an old tramp who was laying peacfully under a bridge near paris. He wakes up and gets the shock of his life (the aliens had really long fingers....) In a crazed dash the tramp runs across a nearby motorway and a truck swerves and ends up in the river.

Oh No..... the truck was full of aero's, all the first shipment.....

Just one more week lads.....

[woodey]

Plausible, but here's what's actually going to happen. Next week, towards then end, based on aero's own timeclock, 5 earth days = 1 aero day, we will hear something, maybe through a deep space listening station, that our cars are now reay to ship. Funny cos I thought this was going to be 2 days after the CVD's arrived in which case I would have already built mine! But the tape that they were going to use to package the boxes is defective and has lost it's stick....... but it's ok cos some more tape has been ordered and it will be there within a few days, to quote a frequently heard expression. Then the tape gets lost in the post, and the only company making it gets hit by a meteor leaving us all waiting for the tape factury to be re-built before we can get our cars:lol:

Ok if I had a hat, then I would be more than happy to eat it if my car gets delivered next week!

[surfking]

5 earth days = 1 aero day, Brilliant i cant think of anything better.

[Southwell]

There are always hold ups and problems for smaller companies. When the pred was first rereleased it took forever and a day after when it was supposed to come out, of corse most of us already know this....

[Lee Martin]

yeh i think people need to chill abit...its a nightmare being let down, but hey its happened to every company.. at one point...

lets just keep open minds on this people....dont start taking the piss etc. No one needs that and even if you are thinking it, just talk amongst yourselfs about it.

anyone thats met the team knows how helpful they are.......and know that they would be trying everything to get it released, im sure its as frustrating for them as it is for you guys.

i think the commitment was shown last year....how many teams have you seen travel to different countries to support there bransd at EVERY national???

Lee

[Lee]

It is also in the interest of Aero to get the car out and about, right now they are making no money after god knows how much investment, im sure they would of loved to have released it a few months ago but things didnt go their way

[DaveG28]

yeh i think people need to chill abit...its a nightmare being let down, but hey its happened to every company.. at one point...

lets just keep open minds on this people....dont start taking the piss etc. No one needs that and even if you are thinking it, just talk amongst yourselfs about it.

anyone thats met the team knows how helpful they are.......and know that they would be trying everything to get it released, im sure its as frustrating for them as it is for you guys.

i think the commitment was shown last year....how many teams have you seen travel to different countries to support there bransd at EVERY national???

Lee

Are you still driving for them Lee? Thought I saw you on their website, but noticed nothing in your signature in your post!?

Unless I have the wrong person completely!?

[Chris Doughty]

Lee was always factory AE and for 2007 when AE didn't have a 4WD he ran for them.

now AE have their B44, he runs that.

[DaveG28]

Cheers for the info, quite reassuring too, as an ex driver he has experience of dealing with them but no vested interest in still being nice, so still singing their praises is a good sign!

[surfking]

I think its more on the lines of lack of infomation on it really,its a good looking bit of kit and i like many outhers are really intrested but,it just seems were being staverd of infomation about it when i think most people just want know where and when,but today a outher manufacture pops up with similar product but with fantastic pictures which i think are more informative than what ive seen sofar from aero.

[Big E]

I must admit a little more info would have been nice from them but then maybe that would have meant it was an even longer wait as they would have been spending there time on the web site and not the car.

I' m sure it will be out very very soon as well, I happen to know a few nice Belgium guys happen to be over here at this moment with a certain production car with which a certain driver is trying it out for the first time:woot:

Not sure who or what it is though :thumbsup:

[Lee]

Thats great news E,

So how does it go:lol:

In all seriousness this is very good news and im sure the guys will be back in the office telling people they want their money:thumbsup:

[HVAC25000]

....

[Big E]

No good asking me how it goes, I'm just saying the Aero guys are taking a lot of flack but are working hard at it.

They only have one uk driver as far as I know of, and it's not me, I want a fast car such as X Factory :lol:

[modelimages]

I must admit a little more info would have been nice from them but then maybe that would have meant it was an even longer wait as they would have been spending there time on the web site and not the car.

I' m sure it will be out very very soon as well, I happen to know a few nice Belgium guys happen to be over here at this moment with a certain production car with which a certain driver is trying it out for the first time:woot:

Not sure who or what it is though :thumbsup:

they are as i type getting absolutely shedded in a pub in hitchin, me being a light weight left early, as ellis says very nice people.

[showtime]

I must admit a little more info would have been nice from them but then maybe that would have meant it was an even longer wait as they would have been spending there time on the web site and not the car.

I' m sure it will be out very very soon as well, I happen to know a few nice Belgium guys happen to be over here at this moment with a certain production car with which a certain driver is trying it out for the first time:woot:

Not sure who or what it is though :thumbsup:

thought that was supposed to be a secret ;)

[Lee Martin]

exactly!

cheers chris!

yeh i ran the aero as my 4wd alternative...... was an amazing car and had amazing support!!! and with it a national title...cant thank them enough!!!

Lee

[big air]

I must admit a little more info would have been nice from them but then maybe that would have meant it was an even longer wait as they would have been spending there time on the web site and not the car.


How long does it take to post a few photo's :wub

[franki]

How long does it take to post a few photo's :wub


I know what your saying, it would have been good to seem some pics of the car without the shell??? I know there is 'the news' on Monday and i would hope there are some pics with that they will have to show somthing before people buy it ????????????

[Lee]

I wonder how many people would actually buy it without photos???:eh?:

[redscott]

if the price is right. i would take it.

[DaveG28]

This may seem like a funny question, but unless a LOT more info appears on Monday, or whenever they start selling it, is anyone even sure it will include instructions? or all the parts needed to run it?

[franki]

I wonder how many people would actually buy it without photos???:eh?:

I will :woot:

[HVAC25000]

This may seem like a funny question, but unless a LOT more info appears on Monday, or whenever they start selling it, is anyone even sure it will include instructions? or all the parts needed to run it?

How many cars have you seen that didn't come with everything needed or instructions? Only HPI and Kyosho do that. I'm sure Aero is a much better company than them.

[DaveG28]

I'm not trying to be rude to them or anything, they've been great with me over email, and answered loads of my numpty questions, I just would have thought they'd get lots more of the preorders to turn into full orders if they manage to get the info up! I'd normally say Tamiya are bulletproof for this type of thing, but even they with the 501x worlds suggest dremelling and filing various bits of their cars before you can build them these days (steering on the tourers, chassis and belt adjusters on the offroad), so I am preparing to have to do a fair bit of work to get the Aero working when I take delivery!!!

I'm really supportive of what they're doing, but being a small company I imagine its key for them to get as many of the preorder people to pay up as possible!

[HVAC25000]

*Long speech, feel free to ignore if you don't care :thumbsup:*

I think the A1 will be too simple to need dremeling and filing. Plus since they're starting basically from scratch, and the car has a molded pan assumedly made to their specifications, they should have been able to get everything right without needing modification after. That's probably what took so long to get it ready, lots of little changes, trial and error, r&d, to make sure it's right the first time.

That and whoever is making a particular part (perhaps whatever they're waiting on) is a slacker and can't meet deadlines. I build and sell a product that is primarily molded, like a car tub is, and I know how bad mold shops can be about meeting deadlines. You tell them you need 100 units in 2 weeks, and you know that they can make 100 units in literally 5-6 hours, so they have plenty of time, but 4 weeks later you still don't have your parts. The same applies to any work that is contacted out, machined parts, molded parts, even whoever you are having print your instructions. The further away they are removed from the product, the less they care about the product. I seriously doubt all these delays are Aero's fault.

It's my experience that smaller companies are better than big ones. TTech was a great company. They designed a great car and had great customer support, best I've ever seen. Same for many other small companies, like TOP Racing and the like. But big companies like Losi, AE, Kyosho, HPI, even Tamiya, WORST customer support I've seen in my life. Bad customer support can translate to so many other things, car quality, design, parts support, etc. If they don't even care about addressing their customers' concerns, there's a good chance they don't care about the quality of their products.


If I had the money, I'd preorder an A1 in an instant without seeing anything more than I've already seen because there's no reason for there to be anything wrong with it. My only concern would be the cost of spare arms/carriers and their availability, as long as they don't cost any more than the average and I could order 4 or so of each, I'd be perfectly happy. I've no problem building a car without a manual :)

Of course, given the money I'd preorder an S500 if you could yet, buy an 501x, , get a mr4bx, and any other car out there (except the b44 because it's just a chinese knockoff bj4) :thumbsup:

[Lee]

Good post!!:thumbsup:

totally agree

[DaveG28]

That is a good post actually, and probably a good point around explaining why the deadlines have slipped!

In terms of spares by the way, Aero told me in an email they'll be personally at all the Nationals again this year, plus there should be a UK source of parts, I'm just guessing it may be a month or two before the parts are much available (I think not all the kits will be delivered till late March so can't imagine much spares supply before then).

Having said that, I'm a numpty, I could never build a car without a manual, I've managed to muck up several even with a manual!!

[HVAC25000]

Having said that, I'm a numpty, I could never build a car without a manual, I've managed to muck up several even with a manual!!

Haha, well some cars really are overly complicated and that can happen. The Mini Inferno is a fine example. That car is twice as complicated as it needed to be. The xx-4s drivetrain is another fine mess. The Aero is a fine example of simplicity, though. At least from what I've seen.

I'm unfamiliar with the term "numpty" though, is there an actual definition? lol

[racingdwarf]

B44 is a chinese knockoff Bj4:lol::lol:haha I'm lovin that.

[modelimages]

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2729/imgp0481rw6.th.jpg (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imgp0481rw6.jpg)

[Lee]

Is the car using losi springs, or is it Aeros own springage:confused:

[franki]

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2729/imgp0481rw6.th.jpg (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imgp0481rw6.jpg)

OMG :woot: hmmmmmmmm me like

[KevLee]

Is the car using losi springs, or is it Aeros own springage:confused:

The front are Aero, but well spotted.... I tried a set of losi spring when playing with rates today. I don't have the full range yet but Aero will have a full range of springs available.... with bigger diameter to match the shocks.

The car was flying today.. couldn't be happier with it!:thumbsup:

[DaveG28]

Were you running the moulded chassis?

[KevLee]

yeah, full production car.

[DaveG28]

Glad it went well, can't wait until they reach the bottom of the preorder list, which is where I'm sat!!

[Lee]

Dave, i would imagine you will get a call/email sooner rather than later, if you think about how many people put their name on the list last summer and in the mean time they have bought B44`s etc or they just dont have the cash waiting right now.

I would imagine Aero would want to get as many cars as possible out into the public eye. Word of mouth is the best form of publicity afterall.:)

[HVAC25000]

If they send me one, I'll tell EVERYONE I know about it :D What better form of publicity, all it would cost them is one car, and everyone on R/C Tech and everyone in southern California would know what a great car the Aero is :thumbsup:

[DaveG28]

I really hope the number or cancellations doesn't come as a nasty surprise to them as well, like you say the B44 is now out, and the Serpent is now on peoples radar too. I hope it works out, its a nice thought to think of a start up company doing well!

[Lee]

Yeah i see what your saying dave but do you really want everyone to have the unfair advantage as well:lol:

[GRIFF55]

Sorry, not sure if this has been asked, but what price is it being sold for?
Cheers

[Southwell]

Around £350 i think?

[KevLee]

525 Euros i think. The quality is excellent, and attention to detail, things like threads being pretapped in all plastic parts.

[Lee]

Nice, but ill miss the little silver screw and all the pre-tapping of losi threads:woot:

Sounds nice kev, can you show us an internal pic or is that saved for Aeros "big announcement":eh?:

[KevLee]

Nice, but ill miss the little silver screw and all the pre-tapping of losi threads:woot:

Sounds nice kev, can you show us an internal pic or is that saved for Aeros "big announcement":eh?:

I bet you will!

i'd love to, but i think you'll have to wait....:thumbsup:

[franki]

We will see somthing today ;)

[KevLee]

http://www.aeroracing.eu/ :thumbsup:

[freud]

http://www.aeroracing.eu/images/wysiwyg/_MG_6007webgr.JPG
http://www.aeroracing.eu/images/wysiwyg/_MG_5886webgr.JPG
http://www.aeroracing.eu/images/wysiwyg/_MG_6158webgr.JPG
http://www.aeroracing.eu/images/wysiwyg/_MG_5900webgr.JPG
http://www.aeroracing.eu/images/wysiwyg/_MG_5902webgr.JPG
http://www.aeroracing.eu/images/wysiwyg/_MG_5864webgr.JPG
http://www.aeroracing.eu/images/wysiwyg/_MG_5905webgr.JPG

[maxoo]

http://www.aeroracing.eu/images/wysiwyg/_MG_6158webgr.JPG

How the servo is fixed???

[elvo]

How the servo is fixed???


Indeed!

Double-sided tape, like in the good old YZ-10 days?

[KevLee]

Indeed!

Double-sided tape, like in the good old YZ-10 days?

You are half right! it is attached with 2 screws and standoff posts on the outside of the chassis and double sided aswell. Believe me when i say it doesn't move...... and i've tested it!:)

[HVAC25000]

Website says front and rear slipper. Does it actually have front and rear slippers, or do they mean diffs?

[franki]

I really hope the number or cancellations doesn't come as a nasty surprise to them as well, like you say the B44 is now out, and the Serpent is now on peoples radar too. I hope it works out, its a nice thought to think of a start up company doing well!

I have been thinking about this (it happens) i know we all wanted to see pics and i understand that. But lets just say they had sown pics months agao then XYZ car pics come out and aero say ' your car is ready now' i think a few people may say its ok i will wait for xyz.

Now this was they show the pics and people say omg when is it avalable ..................... they sell now!!! thus selling on the back of the hype????????

Must say this sounded a lot better in my head!!!!!:woot:

[DaveG28]

I have been thinking about this (it happens) i know we all wanted to see pics and i understand that. But lets just say they had sown pics months agao then XYZ car pics come out and aero say ' your car is ready now' i think a few people may say its ok i will wait for xyz.

Now this was they show the pics and people say omg when is it avalable ..................... they sell now!!! thus selling on the back of the hype????????

Must say this sounded a lot better in my head!!!!!:woot:

No I see what you mean, theres now a lot of buzz about the new pics today, so hopefully more will go "yes please have my £400!!"!

Anyone near the front of the queue looking to not buy now can still feel free to contact me about selling on!

[franki]

Anyone near the front of the queue looking to not buy now can still feel free to contact me about selling on![/quote]

Makes two of us

[franki]

The website says that the first 30 wil get an email tonight with the order info on i would think.

Intrested to see if anyone has got this and purchased one????

[DaveG28]

Anyone had that email yet?

[bigred5765]

i did

[DaveG28]

Nice one, did you say yes?

[redscott]

received the email today. still waiting 4 more info

[redscott]

received email

[franki]

Have you said yes???

[DaveG28]

More info?

What does the email say, is it not clear on the kit, or how you pay?

[franki]

More info?

What does the email say, is it not clear on the kit, or how you pay?


you know i was thinking that there has been no mention of payment???????? Card or maybe paypal??

[Lee]

The first one was basically asking if you were still interested, the next one requests payment:)

[franki]

The first one was basically asking if you were still interested, the next one requests payment:)

I see 'please give me your account number and sort code sir'!!!!!! he he

[DaveG28]

Still happy to take one off someones hands!

[franki]

Still happy to take one off someones hands!

:woot: please come through and take a seat in our waiting room sir !!!!:thumbsup:

[redscott]

Have you said yes???

i have said yes and am wanting on the next email.

[franki]

any further updates any one know if there car is on the way??

[bigred5765]

no second emails yet
as anyone heard ?

[redscott]

how much is €573,76 in U.S dollars.

[HVAC25000]

$839.7463

[SiR_Dave]

$839.7463:o:eh?: Ouch... thats a pretty hefty price tag:(

[HVAC25000]

Cheaper than an S4, which is what most people are running now. $100 cheaper by my count.

At least it seems most to me.

[redscott]

I was hoping the price would be a little less cause (give or take $100 to $150 less)
I wanted 2 order 2 or 3 cars @ once. After telling 2 other people the price they have decided 2 go with the b44. Damn this one is a big decision. I guess I won't be moving 2 brushless till later on this year

[stefke]

I was hoping the price would be a little less cause (give or take $100 to $150 less)
I wanted 2 order 2 or 3 cars @ once. After telling 2 other people the price they have decided 2 go with the b44. Damn this one is a big decision. I guess I won't be moving 2 brushless till later on this year

You Americans haven been spoilt in that area over the years. :D

[bigred5765]

yah got my confirmation of payment for aero cool

[OldTimer]

Cheaper than an S4, which is what most people are running now. $100 cheaper by my count.

At least it seems most to me.

But around $100 more than a B44 atomized conversion kit plus a B44 kit ;)

[gramey]

yah got my confirmation of payment for aero cool
:)Got mine x 2 as well:)

[HVAC25000]

But around $100 more than a B44 atomized conversion kit plus a B44 kit ;)

Cheap Chinese knockoff S4 :thumbsup:

[franki]

Any one got one yet ?????

[Kecky]

Are they being sent via 'AIR'O mail :p

[Lee]

They seem to be waiting for the Cat and the serpent to come out for a bit of competition, not seen one yet and the car was released nearly 2 weeks ago:thumbdown:

[gramey]

:(I'm still waiting for confirmation of my payment, did the bank transfer last Friday and today they replied saying it hadn't cleared yet!:(

[Cooper]

That's the fault of the UK not having Euro :)

[franki]

That's the fault of the UK not having Euro :)

How dare you NEVER!!!!! :thumbsup:

[franki]

Are they being sent via 'AIR'O mail :p

Every kit comes with a christmas card LOL :woot:

[DaveG28]

Hmm, anyone else getting just slightly suspicious thats those cvd's we kept hearing about weren't the only part missing from the kit........

[bigred5765]

:(I'm still waiting for confirmation of my payment, did the bank transfer last Friday and today they replied saying it hadn't cleared yet!:(

same here and have been charged £25 for the privilege
thanks yorkshire bank

[spenner]

Guess none of you asked your bank how long it takes for money to be in there account!!!!!

5 days it takes to show up, so sadly you won't be seeing anything as quick as you thought....

Do remember that they are a new and small company starting out, this means that not everything will be as smooth running as we patient people like nowadays!!!!

Oh, and also remember the effort they will put in when you need help at Nationals or by email....

Im in same situation as everyone else, only difference is i asked the questions and got the answers before knocking anyone on a public forum..

[HVAC25000]

Guess none of you asked your bank how long it takes for money to be in there account!!!!!

5 days it takes to show up, so sadly you won't be seeing anything as quick as you thought....

Do remember that they are a new and small company starting out, this means that not everything will be as smooth running as we patient people like nowadays!!!!

Oh, and also remember the effort they will put in when you need help at Nationals or by email....

Im in same situation as everyone else, only difference is i asked the questions and got the answers before knocking anyone on a public forum..

:thumbsup:

It would be nice if they would be a little more like, say, Atomic, though, and actually come on the forums and tell everyone what the hell is going on.

[big air]

:thumbsup:

It would be nice if they would be a little more like, say, Atomic, though, and actually come on the forums and tell everyone what the hell is going on.


i agree :cry:

[big air]

Im in same situation as everyone else, only difference is i asked the questions and got the answers before knocking anyone on a public forum..

should have posted on here then :p

[spenner]

What part do people want to know ????

The first 30 on the pre-order list (Stated on Aero website) received email... Those that confirmed received 2nd email with payment details.

Bank transfer takes around 5 days which is up to you to find out...

Do Losi, Schumacher, Serpent, Kyosho ...... the list goes on, come on here and tell you what they are doing ???

They have a website which has details on, they are trying there hardest to get things up and running.
Cut them a bit of slack and let them get on with packing kits etc..

[HVAC25000]

Do Losi, Schumacher, Serpent, Kyosho ...... the list goes on, come on here and tell you what they are doing ???

There isn't a person on these forums that doesn't wish Losi, Schumacher, Serpent, and Kyosho would come and tell us what is going on. My point was Jonathan from Atomic does, and that makes Atomic my favourite company even though I don't have one of their cars. Plus Atomic releases information about new cars pretty quickly, or at least Doughty does.

[big air]

.
Cut them a bit of slack and let them get on with packing kits etc..

how much slack do they want :wub

[kykky]

My Aero is on the way!
Received confirmation from Bob Claes!
:thumbsup:

[Lee]

Nice one!!

[bigred5765]

mine to

[Northy]

mine to

Lees? :confused:

[bigred5765]

shhhhhhhhhh

[Lee]

Lees? :confused:


Lee who?:confused:

[Northy]

Ah maybe it's for RCbob :confused:

G

[Kecky]

Wasn't he getting a Tamiya :eh?:

[Lee]

i think he was going to go for an x5 but did the math:lol:

That was a joke x5 fans,

[gramey]

:)I got an email yesterday saying they are now shipping.:)

[DaveG28]

Aero wheels! :)

......but they are Losi fitment :thumbsup:

Who else makes Losi fitment wheels (except Losi, I can;t find their wheels anywhere though)!? Hoping to have my Aero soon and may want to get some sets of tyres use out of it before the spares are available!?

[Lee]

I think AE have done some for the b44, yokomo will fit too, you may have to space these though, and JConcepts have the rulux wheels.

[GRIFF55]

Your 501x wheels will fit Dave, won't they?

[RogerM]

JC Wheels do some too ... available from any CML stockist ... such as DC racing.

[gramey]

:)I got another email today saying that the buggies should be with me tomorrow via DHL...:D

[The Fox]

Webshop online tomorrow?