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| Guest |
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Edited on 28 March 2005
I decided to edit this section of the post since it is what is first seen when opening up this post. As most of you may remember this truck, you may also remember that this post had many views and several pages of comments so I felt the new info should be posted up front where it can be seen and not searched for throughout these pages. As the title now states this truck is now on ebay and to further assist you in finding it, here is the description heading and item number for ebay-
XTM X-Factor 6-wheeler -and post it on the search screen for ebay. or the item number is 5966132436
Good luck to those of you who may be interested.
Originally posted- 8 April 2004
Here ya go guys. As some of you may already know, I work here for Global. For the past few weeks I have been losing sleep and spending lots of time working on this project. I actually just started the project to see if it could be done, and wasnt really in any hurry. When I showed it to Craig, he asked if I could have the truck ready for RCX this year. So guess who has been busy lately. I dont want to give too many details out right now but I promise I will not let any one down. When the truck is finished I will repost new pics and give full descriptions of how everything works. I will probably not repost the new pics until after RCX. To go ahead and answer a few questions, yes it is 6 wheel drive. There are 2 fuel tanks on the truck, and it now has functional stack pipes for the exhaust (not shown in the picture). Craig and I both drove the truck last night and it does run and it runs well. I cant take all the SPAM DON'T REPLY for building this project though. Since I finished the foundation for this truck I have received plenty of advice from Craig on how some parts of the truck function and operate and plenty of thanks to my father, for without his help, the exhaust system would not have happenned. Enjoy the pic and look forward to seeing a finished product posted soon along with answers to many questions you may have.  |
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| binaryterror |
| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 10:52 am |
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Mr Negative
Joined: 25 Mar 2003
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Location: RC Pro Michigan State Series
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| Stix |
| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 11:10 am |
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R/C Is Taking Over My Life
Joined: 03 Mar 2003
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Location: Upton WY
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NO KIDDIN! i work cheap! please! 
that's a wicked lookin truck, can't wait to see the finished product
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You lite em we fight em...but if ya toss nitro in the fire, yer on your own!
What i have now:
Associated RC10GT (with Traxxas Pro .15)
Vintage Kyosho Rocky 4x4 (circa 1986)(retired)(sold)
Traxxas Revo
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| Guny |
| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 11:29 am |
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WOW!!
awesome truck!
i have one ? for ya!how did u manage the 6wheel drive? i mean how did u conect the last axle to the transmision?
im asking couse im planing to do the same here in germany but i guess someone was faster !
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| Old Way |
| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 12:11 pm |
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I summon fire with my hands.
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| Why didn't you put the extra axel at the rear and make it look like a regular truck? You got that body on backward bud! Or does it have something to do with your handle? |
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| Guest |
| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 12:58 pm |
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| Thanks old way, I'm glad you like it. |
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| Guest |
| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 7:19 pm |
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| Old Way what are you talking about? It looks like a semi truck. Question for dyslexicracer is that body a Pro-Line Peterbuilt or a new XTM body? Also it looks really good. |
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| midnightmaniac76 |
| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 8:34 pm |
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Ha Ha! I have more posts than you!
Joined: 28 Feb 2003
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| My hats off to you,Looks like you have made a real winner .You shoul have built it a couple monthes ago then you could have won the best X contest. |
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| midnightmaniac76 |
| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 8:35 pm |
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Ha Ha! I have more posts than you!
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| That is the first generation X,ISNT IT. |
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| Guest |
| Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 10:45 pm |
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originally i wasnt sure whether or not i would be able to go to RCX but if this is indeed there..... and i cant go..... people will scream.... people will cry ....... and then ill wake up and cry  but that looks allot like the ideal off-road Semi R/C or extend the wheelbase and call it a dodge t-rex 2  |
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| troy |
| Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2004 6:54 am |
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R/C Is Taking Over My Life
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Location: Austin Tx
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Dyslex,
That is the best new idea I have seen for a monster truck.
The duel gas tanks are an authentic idea. Take a look at Buggy gas tanks. I have seen a few that are metal and round. It would look like real tanker fuel cells....
Hope you put a 24.7 Pro on it (and the required wheely bar) 
Nothing short of WoW.... |
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| Guest |
| Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2004 7:59 am |
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Neoslayer888 wrote: Old Way what are you talking about? It looks like a semi truck. Question for dyslexicracer is that body a Pro-Line Peterbuilt or a new XTM body? Also it looks really good.
Hey Neoslayer, dont worry about Old Way, he is my boss. He just has to find any reason to bust my clutchnuts whenever he can.
Also to everyone else, thanks for all the compliments. However I have chosen not to answer any questions for the moment. I promise that after RCX I will give a full description of the truck which will probably answer any ?'s you all may have. If it doesnt answer your questions, I will answer individual questions as they are posted. Thank you again and keep on X-ing. |
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| SpankyQuervo |
| Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2004 9:37 am |
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Oh, by the way, I work for Global.
Joined: 25 Aug 2003
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All I have to say is DAMN! I work across the room from dyslexicracer in Global.  When he told me about his master plan I was a bit sceptical. Now that I see it I can't believe my eyes. This thing is awesome! It looks even more cool than in the picture! You guys have to check it out at RCX! I cant wait to see it run today @ lunch!
 PUT A 4STROKE IN IT!!!! |
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| binaryterror |
| Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2004 10:03 am |
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Mr Negative
Joined: 25 Mar 2003
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Ok I think for all us people not able to attend RCX because we are stuck on the Eastern or Midwest areas...we should get some extra info  |
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| Guest |
| Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2004 1:12 pm |
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| Im with you BT... Im in NY... |
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