lloking at an x2c,any good and spares avalability

[MILKY]

As above,currently run a 22 and am looking for something different from the 22's and dex210's which smother the field at my local club(taplow)
There is one x2c which runs at the club which goes really well,handles great and is as above...... different.

He seemed to have issues with the idlers even though his is modded with the ally rear bulhead etc etc so would have thought he would have modded the idlers with the rw items?is there still an issue?

Point 2..parts dont seem to be readily available,my local stockist is apex models and they dont have any of the hop ups such as the ally bulkhead listed which seems strange,is there a parts issue with these?

any help and pointers greatly appreciated....and no i dont mind if the brand has a stigma regarding not being 'proper buggys because the price isn't bloated' type of thing!!:thumbsup:

[Timee80]

Got rid of my 22 and bought an x2c. The x2c, even on kit settings is alot faster and easier to drive than the 22 OVERALL. The 22 is awesome in the right conditions but pants when not. The x2c feels like an x factory x6 but with more steering as standard. Really stable and doesnt bite you when you get it wrong.
The idlers need replacing, i bought some metal ones for the hpi e firestorm which were about 3 quid each (needs 2) ands thats about it really.
It does feel a bit plasticky but goes very well.
You wont be dissapointed:thumbsup:

[stumpiey]

your are more than welcome to have a go with mine next week at taplow to see if you like them, iv not had an issue with getting spares, i get mine from kevin at model cars reading

[MILKY]

stumpiey was yours the one i saw?(purple shell with white speedo wires?)If it was i am sold!! was just concerned that the availability was a bit suspect but if kevin can get them then thats fine.

Liked the x6 i had so if its close then happy days!!:thumbsup:

[hit5005]

stumpiey was yours the one i saw?(purple shell with white speedo wires?)If it was i am sold!! was just concerned that the availability was a bit suspect but if kevin can get them then thats fine.

Liked the x6 i had so if its close then happy days!!:thumbsup:
hi the x2c is the best 2wd iv driven not just saying that becoues im a team driver it is the best iv had mine 2 weeks and im geting faster and faster and you can realy push them hard with the idle gears there are new upgrade ones from ansmann that u can get that is wot im runing. u will be well happy when you have got one. hope this helps.
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[MILKY]

Hi,thanks for the replys. Bought one from Marc at Mk with the upgrade alloy idlers so will get building.

So far doesn't look that dissimilar to any other kit and quality of parts looks very good so will have to wait and see.

Any advice on option parts is greatfully received.

Thanks. Neil

[gordy]

the full option shock tower would be a good start

[MILKY]

Haven't seen those. Who makes them?

[woOdy]

The only thing you will need is the 30' caster for a option to change on different tracks and if you want more adjustment then the rear alloy hubs and that allows you to adjust the rear camber outer ball stud up and down.
You do not need the shock towers as the plastic give more flex so when you do roll it will bend and not brake like carbon.:thumbsup:

[Smartalec]

Come and have a look at mine anytime you want, i'm at Taplow every week. If you need any help with set up i'd be glad to help out :thumbsup:

[SamRCRacing]

im thinking of getting one too. How is it compared to TLR 22 ?

[Smartalec]

im thinking of getting one too. How is it compared to TLR 22 ?

I hate comparing cars particularly as I'm sponsored by Ansmann but i've owned both cars (22 and x2c) and the car I still drive is the x2c so that should tell you which car I think is the better. The x2c is a very easy car to set up and drive, you will have to change very little from track to track apart from ride height and whichever tyre is necessary for the conditions. As stated above the only necessary parts to change are the two idler gears and as Woody says if you want the optional hubs to help with the fine adjustments. If you are over at Taplow or another track when I'm there please come over and have a look at mine, if you use a steer wheel you can take it round the track no problem :thumbsup:

[SamRCRacing]

I wont be at taplow friday but i will be next week. I use stick but i can use wheel a little bit. If it is possable Alec i would love too.

many thanks

Sam

[Smartalec]

I wont be at taplow friday but i will be next week. I use stick but i can use wheel a little bit. If it is possable Alec i would love too.

many thanks

Sam

No problem at all mate, just come over and see me :thumbsup:

[brooksy]

Top choice you've made on buying the x2c.,you won't be disappointed!!!. Start with kit settings for your first run,I put 40wt in front shocks and 30 in back,(don't know what surface your running on)and then take it from there. Mike pimlot gave me a setup for worksop indoors which is low to medium grip (until the track warms up) and I found it to be spot on. Only thing I didn't do was put as much weight in as suggested. Just 55g under and around servo. As regards spares, I use je spares or mk racing. Order online and if in stock they're here next day,job done!.:thumbsup:

[LongRat]

You do not need the shock towers as the plastic give more flex so when you do roll it will bend and not brake like carbon.:thumbsup:

There's quite a weight of opinion that the kit plastic does not bend enough and lots of people do break the standard plastic tower on the X2C. The Full Option tower is available for people who share that opinion. :)

[MILKY]

Thanks for all the replys,will look into the extra parts. Alec is it possible to hav a base setup for tallow that you use so if there are any other bits I can get them before hand.

Looking forward to it's first outing.

[Smartalec]

Thanks for all the replys,will look into the extra parts. Alec is it possible to hav a base setup for tallow that you use so if there are any other bits I can get them before hand.

Looking forward to it's first outing.

Of course mate, I'll pm you tomorrow :thumbsup:

[MILKY]

Double post

[MILKY]

Ok thanks Alec that's great. :thumbsup:

[madmax]

the X2C is an exelent car to drive, i had my first outing on friday night at rubble vally, what is an tight indoor carpet track, with a couple of setup changes the car was exelent. some of the club racers where even swaping to their 4wd cars to keep up.

the X2C is one of those cars that come arround once in a while effortless to drive.

[cigbunt]

what springs do you guys use?

also does anyone know if the 22 rudebits under saddle weight would fit the x2c?

[Timee80]

Ive tried different associated springs but came back to kit springs- not sure what rating they are. I differ to most and dont run any extra weight other than the alloy front bulkhead.

[SamRCRacing]

woops

[cigbunt]

i know this has probably been asked before... (i cant seem to find it)
what's the difference between the mad monkey and the x2c?

i know the monkey has plastic shocks

[SamRCRacing]

i was thinking the same thing.

[VintageRacer]

i know this has probably been asked before... (i cant seem to find it)
what's the difference between the mad monkey and the x2c?

i know the monkey has plastic shocks

Mad Monkey has bushes rather than ballraces, a wider chassis for transverse stick packs (the x2c has a narrower chassis and takes saddle packs), it comes with a pre-printed shell and wing with no clear option readily available (someone here makes and sells them and they can be purchased from Hong Kong). The x2c has adjustable turnbuckles whereas to adjust the Monkey's tie rods you have to pop off a ball cup. Not sure if the x2c comes with any tyres.

I think that's all.

[SamRCRacing]

how much are the upgraded idlers?

[gordy]

i think mk are doing them for £10 the pair. having said that i haven't had a problem with the stock ones on my x2c with 8.5 motor

[SamRCRacing]

ill get some upgraded ones but keep stock ones in and see how long they last.

[stumpiey]

i run AE blues up front with 40wt oil and AE Greens with 30wt oil, iv cut the top two coils off as they are a little long and i couldnt get the ride height i wanted, i will sort a set up sheet out at some point:)

[SamRCRacing]

I badly want a x2c but need to sell my 22 first :thumbdown: