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Old 21-07-2011
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Hi guys just been looking at the world final most of the shells were cab forward is anyone making one for a x6sq???
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Old 21-07-2011
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Not yet but the most likely chaps to do one would be FTW, American company me thinks and a lot of cab forward 2wd stuff from them at the month, fingers crossed cuz I love um.....but the original squared shell is icey cool anyway
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I think the new JConcepts cab-forward shell debuted at the worlds might fit the X - 6 pretty well. It fits on the longer B4 chassis they've been running recently which means it could sit well on the X - 6 with a little creative trimming.

I would emphasize that I've not seen one in person or even studied the pictures all that carefully, but I'll be taking a closer look when I can.
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Paul. Is there any chance of getting some original X6 body shells re-made?

I think its still the nicest shell for the X6. But we cant get em any more
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Paul. Is there any chance of getting some original X6 body shells re-made?

I think its still the nicest shell for the X6. But we cant get em any more
I can answer that one and sadly it is a no!

Reason being, the original X6 body moulded was what they used to modify to create the Squared body at JConcepts, so no going back now sadly......
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why couldn't the make a mold from a new uncut one?
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This might seem like a silly question but why haven't JConcepts made their own version of the X6 shell? They seem to be knocking shells out for fun for the other cars .
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I can answer that one and sadly it is a no!

Reason being, the original X6 body moulded was what they used to modify to create the Squared body at JConcepts, so no going back now sadly......
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I too like the original 6 shell better -- I love the wrap-around window. I remember taking two prototype shells through the pits at a race somewhere, one painted with "standard" windows and the other wrap-around. The wrap-around won 9-1, so that's what we made.

When the Squared came out, we wanted to make the shell different -- Squared. So we changed the mold, bringing the bottom of the windshield a bit further back and making a sharper corner where the pillar is to square off the look. (And add a bit of downforce in the center of the car.) Also, we removed a bit of material from the mold to "square off" the top of the rear. Since many people didn't like the original, this helped.

All changes were made by removing material from the mold. You cannot add material, only subtract, so a different shell would require an entire new mold. We'd actually love to do it, but too much $$$ when there's an X - 7 to make, not to mention an SCX - 60CF.

As to whether an aftermarket company will make a new X - 6 Sq shell, you'll have to ask them. We will be happy to co-operate.
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I've sent emails to both Proline and Jconcepts and both have been kind enough to reply. However, thats where the good news ends...

In a nutshell, it's all about demand - if enough people want them, they'll look into making them. Not sure how we go about doing that other than individually emailing them to register our interest?
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I've sent emails to both Proline and Jconcepts and both have been kind enough to reply. However, thats where the good news ends...

In a nutshell, it's all about demand - if enough people want them, they'll look into making them. Not sure how we go about doing that other than individually emailing them to register our interest?

We could set up a poll thread then invite both brands to view it here when we get a decenrt amount of votes in favour...just an idea, what do you think?
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Great work mate, I've just voted ....just so others know, we are not suggesting the normal shell is no good as most people who own an x6 agree its a classis, just expressing that we would like the opportunity to try cab forward on this top class platform...get your votes in on the poll thread guys
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Try Team Bluegroove on ebay, and send them a new "old" shell so they can make a mould...
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Try Team Bluegroove on ebay, and send them a new "old" shell so they can make a mould...
Good call Shy, I have dealt with BlueGroove last year regarding a micro buggy conversion I was doing, they are very cool to deal with. On another note, I noticed Azarashi are just about to release a new b4.1 shell...anybody got a contact with them because they seem likely with regards actually speaking directly with somebody who may do cab forward for the x6?

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Good call Shy, I have dealt with BlueGroove last year regarding a micro buggy conversion I was doing, they are very cool to deal with. On another note, I noticed Azarashi are just about to release a new b4.1 shell...anybody got a contact with them because they seem likely with regards actually speaking directly with somebody who may do cab forward for the x6?

Keep our finders crossed ey
We are the UK dsitributor for Azarashi, but at present they have no plans to do a cab forward body for the X6
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time for mrspeedy to get creative if you want a cab forward
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if you send an original x6 to kamtec in the uk they will mould you new ones
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I just got in the new Finnisher body and the revised Punisher body from JConcepts, meant to fit the long-chassis B4's run at the Worlds. I'm away for the ROAR Nationals this week, but once I get back I plan on having them sprayed up and test fitting them. From my initial quick look at it, I'll have to trim some of the body to fit around the back corners of the chassis, but they should fit the front end well and cover the motor area just fine. I'll let you guys know how it turns out and post pics if things look good.
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I just got in the new Finnisher body and the revised Punisher body from JConcepts, meant to fit the long-chassis B4's run at the Worlds. I'm away for the ROAR Nationals this week, but once I get back I plan on having them sprayed up and test fitting them. From my initial quick look at it, I'll have to trim some of the body to fit around the back corners of the chassis, but they should fit the front end well and cover the motor area just fine. I'll let you guys know how it turns out and post pics if things look good.
Sounds brilliant Paul. When I saw the Finnisher at the worlds it looked super cool...so if it fits the squared its game on! .....as suggested, post some pics when the little rascal is on your buggy cant wait..
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