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myzislow
08-04-2008, 08:35 PM
I've been trying to order some parts from x-factory since Friday with out success. It seems the x-factory website is malfunctioning on certain items, and a specific part that I need(dual pulley tensioner upgrade) has been removed from the site all together. I've e-mailed Chazz but have yet to receive a reply regarding this issue. Is there any other place to buy X-factory parts online other then from X-factory? Thanks

super__dan
08-04-2008, 09:19 PM
Not sure about online but try DMS racing in the UK or Lesro models. You'll have to ring up though.

MikePimlott
08-04-2008, 11:41 PM
I tried to order lots of spares direct about 2 weeks ago when the lads were at the Cactus Classic. Chazz e-mailed me back 2 days later (Live from racing) and it was all sorted. Hang in there they'll do there best to sort you out im sure.

Like Dan says Lesro are expecting a Big order this week so get in touch with them aswell. :thumbsup:

Darren Boyle
08-04-2008, 11:46 PM
Our first order from X Factory arrives next week, and in which time ALL X Factory parts will be held in stock and listed on our website to purchase via our online shopping facility.

Chazz expects to despatch the order on wednesday (later today as I type) and it should be here mid to end of next week. We have the FULL compliment of Kits, upgrade packs, spares, E-Speed, DDP, clothing, pit boxs, basically the LOT all coming in and will hold the largest stocks possible here in the UK on a full time basis.

myzislow
09-04-2008, 02:18 AM
Thanks for the replies everyone. I guess should have mentioned that I'm from the US. ;) They have always been timely in there replies and the shipping is the fastest I've experienced:thumbsup: I hope they get it sorted soon as I'm only a few parts short. Thanks all.

Paul_Sinclair
09-04-2008, 02:41 AM
Hey Myzislow - the shopping cart company we use recently was performing some site maintenance and took a bit longer than they said they would. Had we known it was going to take them so long we would have put up a message. Everything should be back up and running though - let us know if you're having problems with a specific part.

Unfortunately, Losi/Horizon has stopped producing the larger H.D. idler pulley that was part of the double idler pulley kit, so we've had to take that kit down. You can add a regular (smaller) pulley on the idler bar to a similar effect - email Chazz about it, I'm sure he'd put something together for you.

myzislow
09-04-2008, 03:54 AM
Hey Myzislow - the shopping cart company we use recently was performing some site maintenance and took a bit longer than they said they would. Had we known it was going to take them so long we would have put up a message. Everything should be back up and running though - let us know if you're having problems with a specific part.

Unfortunately, Losi/Horizon has stopped producing the larger H.D. idler pulley that was part of the double idler pulley kit, so we've had to take that kit down. You can add a regular (smaller) pulley on the idler bar to a similar effect - email Chazz about it, I'm sure he'd put something together for you.

Thanks for your reply. I've e-mailed him so I'll just wait for him to reply. That's unfortunate about the pulley, do you think a smaller pulley in place would still have the same effect?

When I try to purchase some losi out drive bearings it comes up in the shopping cart as: # LOSI A6235 Screws, King Pin (8/pkg). That's pretty much the only problem I was having with the site; and the absence of the dual pulley upgrade that I wanted to purchase.

Thanks again.

burgie
09-04-2008, 06:49 AM
Our first order from X Factory arrives next week, and in which time ALL X Factory parts will be held in stock and listed on our website to purchase via our online shopping facility.

Chazz expects to despatch the order on wednesday (later today as I type) and it should be here mid to end of next week. We have the FULL compliment of Kits, upgrade packs, spares, E-Speed, DDP, clothing, pit boxs, basically the LOT all coming in and will hold the largest stocks possible here in the UK on a full time basis.

Does this mean then that Lesro are no longer the importers of X-factory in the UK then?

Paul_Sinclair
09-04-2008, 09:23 AM
Thanks for your reply. I've e-mailed him so I'll just wait for him to reply. That's unfortunate about the pulley, do you think a smaller pulley in place would still have the same effect?

When I try to purchase some losi out drive bearings it comes up in the shopping cart as: # LOSI A6235 Screws, King Pin (8/pkg). That's pretty much the only problem I was having with the site; and the absence of the dual pulley upgrade that I wanted to purchase.

Thanks again.

Yes, adding a second smaller pulley would still help to alleviate skipping by increasing the belt wrap on the drive pulley. The larger idler pulley also helped to relieve some tension in the belt by broadening the curve the belt has to make, and two small idler pulleys don't have that advantage, but you still get the increased belt wrap. On the plus side, with two small pulleys I think you can still run the regular yellow XXXS belt and don't have to change to the longer H.D. belt.

The outdrive bearings are fixed now. My bad, just messed up one of the "add to cart" links in one of the updates. All good now.

Yes, Lesro is no longer the exclusive importer for X Factory in the U.K. The details are still being worked out - Chazz can give you lots better information. There was no big announcement; I think the first mention on these boards was in this thread: http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8651

Lee
09-04-2008, 09:37 AM
GO BACK TO BED PAUL:lol:

Darren Boyle
09-04-2008, 11:58 AM
Yes, X factory are looking to appoint several dealers here in the UK, we indeed will be the first one of them (of how ever many they will acquire). Our deal is for the entire south east of the UK, as an exclusive (we will be the ONLY dealer is this area of the country).

Other dealers may be appointed for the midlands and north if Chazz finds a suitable outlet who he thinks will represent X factory to its full potential, this only Chazz can confirm though........

Looking forward to giving X factory the full support the cars and brand deserves, we will be putting 100% in to it with a huge range all held in stock, coupled with our quick delivery service, we believe X-Factory will be as easy to obtain here as any other off road brand that is already currently available (and easier to get than some too!!!)

myzislow
09-04-2008, 05:29 PM
Ok, cool, I just put my order in. Thanks again.

Paul_Sinclair
09-04-2008, 08:13 PM
GO BACK TO BED PAUL:lol:


Back to bed? I hadn't been to bed yet when I wrote that! Take a quick break from the homework at around 4 in the morning, see what everyone's posting in the morning "across the pond." Ahh, the life of a graduate student. Now its about 3 in the afternoon, I'm pretty tired, but have an assignment yet to complete and two group meetings to get to.

YoungChazz
10-04-2008, 05:49 PM
Sorry guys, I have been crazy busy shipping stuph to Family members & dealers all over the world. Business is just incredible, and we'll be using this increased revinue to bring you more higher quality cars & parts. X - 60 lives! Will get back to the E-mails on Friday AM.

We have indeed appointed a new dealer in U.K., IN ADDITION TO LESRO MODELS. Lesro will continue to stock X Factory Kits & parts. Anyone in U.K. certainly can trade with whichever store they wish; Lesro primarily serves the south west.

We are in process to appoint several new dealers in U.k. each in a different region.

To that end, we are indeed happy to begin what we hope will be a long relationship with DMS Models, serving south east U.K. As one of the country's largest model shops, we're sure you're all familiar with Darren and his great crew, and we're looking forward to his fine representation.

The first half of DMS' order, including all the parts and a stock of X - 6s was shipped on Wednesday and should arrive on his shelves late next week. The remainder, including X - 5s and UpGrade Kits, + shirts, hats, and accessories, will go out Thursday afternoon if I can tear myself away from the computer! LOL

So now two great shops to serve you: Lesro Models and DMS Racing. Yess!!!

Darren Boyle
10-04-2008, 06:35 PM
DMS Models
DMS Models, do we have some competition from another store named similiar to us Chazz!!!! LOL

Cant wait to get going now, the phone calls have been coming thick and fast over the last days now and there are a lot of people out there looking for a "fresh" source of parts etc.

Chazz, dont reply to this any more, get off the computer and go and get that second half of the order packed and shipped!!!!! LOL

YoungChazz
10-04-2008, 09:34 PM
All remaining items were shipped to D.M.S. today. (April 10) To the best of our knowlege, Lesro has always had most X Factory Kits & parts in stock and still do now. We filled an order for them a couple weeks ago.

So, as quickly as things get through U.K. customs, we'll have two fine shops selling X Factory in U.K.

Garry Driffill
12-04-2008, 08:13 PM
Knowing DMS-Racing are now stocking all parts for the X-6 i can feel my next 2wd sorted i think, used to order loads from you guys a couple of years ago maybe....

Definatly good to know ! :)

Darren Boyle
12-04-2008, 10:08 PM
Thanks for the kind words, a nice relief from the PM I just replied to on our own forum, you just cant please them all!!!

All stock should be here now within the week!! Back orders are already in for pre-ordered stock of conversions and spares from variuos customers, I can see it might just be a busy end to the week!!!

YoungChazz
13-04-2008, 02:49 AM
U.S. Post Office tracking shows DMS' packages have arrived in U.K.. They should be on their way into customs Monday morning.

Darren Boyle
13-04-2008, 10:20 AM
Good news Chazz, thanks for the update.

Garry Driffill
15-04-2008, 10:31 PM
Knowing DMS-Racing are now stocking all parts for the X-6 i can feel my next 2wd sorted i think, used to order loads from you guys a couple of years ago maybe....

Definatly good to know ! :)


X-6 bought ! :thumbsup:

MikePimlott
15-04-2008, 11:25 PM
X-6 bought ! :thumbsup:

All you need now is a good 4wd like the X5 :p

Garry Driffill
15-04-2008, 11:30 PM
All you need now is a good 4wd like the X5 :p

LOL no thanks :lol:, Band cars are in the past :lol:.. Ive never tried an X-5 before actually

bigred5765
15-04-2008, 11:43 PM
elastic band cars are the future

Darren Boyle
16-04-2008, 10:28 AM
elastic band cars are the feature


Assuning you meant future, I could not agree more!!! :thumbsup:

Chrislong
16-04-2008, 11:14 AM
X-6 bought ! :thumbsup:

Good Man! :thumbsup:
Will catch up with you on MSN mate, when do you expect it to be delivered?

Lee
16-04-2008, 11:19 AM
All you need now is a good 4wd like the X5 :p


:lol::lol::lol:

Steady steady, the orange hand bags will come out.

bigred5765
16-04-2008, 11:27 AM
Assuning you meant future, I could not agree more!!! :thumbsup:

yeh thanks for pointing that out daren lol ma bad

rcracer
16-04-2008, 12:36 PM
Good Man! :thumbsup:
Will catch up with you on MSN mate, when do you expect it to be delivered?

He already has it chris :thumbsup: and he better keep it this time :lol:

Garry Driffill
16-04-2008, 01:03 PM
Dads got some orange dye sorted for my wheels on my X-6 ;).

DMS-Racing when will you have prices up for the new parts, shells, new math upgrade kits and such on the site.

Garry

Lee
16-04-2008, 01:05 PM
Garry the car is ace:thumbsup:

Dont do the wheels :thumbdown:


:lol:

Garry Driffill
16-04-2008, 01:10 PM
Garry the car is ace:thumbsup:

Dont do the wheels :thumbdown:


:lol:

I know the cars ace Lee, i want to make it even better ! im going to have Orange wheels definatly :p

:)

Lee
16-04-2008, 01:11 PM
Oh garry garry garry.


I thought yellow was bad :lol:

bigred5765
16-04-2008, 01:12 PM
or
we could all be sheep and have white wheels lee
bahhhhh
yellow is faster
yellow is the future

Garry Driffill
16-04-2008, 01:13 PM
Oh garry garry garry.


I thought yellow was bad :lol:


I know, you should know better as its on youre shell :lol: LOL

:)

Garry Driffill
16-04-2008, 01:13 PM
or
we could all be sheep and have white wheels lee
bahhhhh
yellow is faster
yellow is the future

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Lee
16-04-2008, 01:16 PM
I know, you should know better as its on youre shell :lol: LOL

:)


Its not wheels though:thumbsup:

Garry Driffill
16-04-2008, 01:21 PM
Come on Lee the colour does look slightly gay :lol:

Lee
16-04-2008, 01:25 PM
yes but the white wheels set it off lovely :lol::p

Garry Driffill
16-04-2008, 01:27 PM
I have to say the JC spoke white wheels look cool. Since Richards been using them though ive thought his driving has changed :eh?:

Lee
16-04-2008, 01:30 PM
They do look cool in white but spokes are hard to keep clean:thumbdown:

Chrislong
16-04-2008, 02:14 PM
They do look cool in white but spokes are hard to keep clean:thumbdown:

Nah they're okay, you just get a sharpie and colour them in...:thumbsup:

bigred5765
16-04-2008, 02:35 PM
cant you get a white sharpie lol

Darren Boyle
16-04-2008, 04:26 PM
DMS-Racing when will you have prices up for the new parts, shells, new math upgrade kits and such on the site
As soon we get our hands on the stock we will issue all of our pricing, should start to arrive from tommorrow now hopefully, I will pop on here and let you all know once it is unpacked and on the shelf.....

YoungChazz
16-04-2008, 06:11 PM
USPS.com tracking shows the box with DMS' parts is in U.K. customs as I write. If all goes well, it will be out of customs in the AM and may well be delivered on Thursday.

The box with X - 6s does not show in customs yet, although they were shipped together. As it's after 6PM your time now, I assume all is stopped until the morrow.

Three other boxes were shipped the next day, and they do not show into customs yet. However, if all goes as usual, they will arrive at U.K. customs Thursday and possibly be delivered Friday.

I'll try to look again tomorrow.

myzislow
16-04-2008, 06:49 PM
Chazz, can you please check your e-mail. Thanks

Darren Boyle
16-04-2008, 08:14 PM
Thanks for the update Chazz, I will let you know as each and everyone arrives safe and sound, tommorow could be a busy day unpacking then......

YoungChazz
17-04-2008, 05:05 PM
Two boxes were shipped to D.M.S. on April 9th. One was a "unit pack" of X - 6 Kits and the other was a box loaded with a number of just about every part X Factory makes.

The box with the parts entered U.K. customs on April 16th and is still there. The unit pack went into customs April 17th.

Three other boxes were shipped on April 10th. Another unit pack of X - 6s, a box of X - 5s, and some more parts. Those have all been in U.K. since April 12, but do not show as entering customs yet.

D.M.S. will have a lot of stock...

Darren Boyle
17-04-2008, 06:33 PM
UK Customes at their very best then Chazz..........still nothing today, but we live to hope for the morning and a BIG delivery........

Dunc
22-04-2008, 11:56 AM
Have UK customs sorted themselves out yet? The waiting is killing me!

Thanks.

bigred5765
22-04-2008, 12:09 PM
i rang em to Chase a parcel up a while back, and there answer was, if your parcel was last on the plane, it will be first off that goes to the back of the warehouse,
if we get another plane load on top of that, your parcel could be at the back of the ware house for days, thanks UK customs lol

super__dan
22-04-2008, 12:17 PM
UK customs is nothing short of a farce, the only thing that's consistent about them is their inconsistancy. That factor in Parcel Farce............... = :(

Darren Boyle
22-04-2008, 12:45 PM
Well................Customes have performed another miracle (read farce), our first shipment from Chazz HAS arrived safely today, but it was the first dleivery of X6 kits NOT the spares which we thought it was. They have overtook each other en route. It looks possible that the spares will now be delivered tommorow (possibly), but on the brighter note, X-6 kits are now fully loaded up on the shelves here at DMS for just £99.95

bigred5765
22-04-2008, 02:08 PM
great news

Darren Boyle
23-04-2008, 01:26 AM
Just finished adding lots of the prices in for the X-factory goods on to our online system and decided to check the Parcel Force website at this early hour for progress on our other deliveries and it appears that three more cartons of our consignment have been released by customs and have just been recieved by the delivering depot, so it looks like more unpacking to do tommorow (well later today as it is 2:30am............)