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John Lindsay
9th February 2005, 01:32 PM
Just incase you haven't already seen this : http://www.ttechracing.com/

Here is a quote from an email from Richard Weatherley which I found by a google search.


"THE PREDATOR IS BACK ....

"Predator X10" 4WD 1/10TH OFF-ROAD

Specifications are still being finalised as research continues. More information will be sent to you around the 9th February

In the meantime, and to prove we haven't forgotten you, TTech is pleased to be able to tell you of the "Development Philosophy" for the new car :-

* TO USE ALL ELEMENTS OF THE PREDATOR CONCEPT TO MAINTAIN "THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE"
* FURTHER DEVELOP THOSE ELEMENTS WHERE EVEN MORE PERFORMANCE CAN BE GAINED
* TO STRENGTHEN WEAK COMPONENTS
* INCREASE EASE OF ASSEMBLY, AND INCLUDE ALL FACTORY TEAM BUILDING TWEAKS INTO THE COMPONENTS
* LOWER MAINTENANCE THROUGH STRONGER COMPONENTS AND REDUCED WEAR COMPONENTS
* RETAIN AND ENHANCE ALL AESTHETICALLY PLEASING ELEMENTS OF DESIGN AND QUALITY
* INCLUDE IN THE KIT ALL FACTORY TEAM SPECIFICATIONS AND PARTS. (AN "X10" IS A TEAM SPEC CAR)
* CREATE UNSURPASSED SPARES BACK UP WITH GOOD STOCKS
* KEEP TEAM AND DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION FLOWING TO DRIVERS

Just wanted to let you know, that you are now registered and that as specifications, information and pictures become available they will be sent to you.

Thanks for your interest. Your feedback is valued.

THE PREDATOR IS BACK !

More information 9th Feb at www.ttechracing.com


Richard Weatherley"


From what I can read they reckon it's gonna be pricey.


John
ross minimad
9th February 2005, 02:19 PM
From what I can read they reckon it's gonna be pricey.


John

pricey but it will be quick
John Lindsay
9th February 2005, 07:18 PM
Yeah, dont think there should be any doubt of that considering the old ones speed and i read somewhere else that they say they've made it lighter (in terms of rotating mass dont know what/how exactly) but therefore quicker.



John
frickinevilpaint
9th February 2005, 11:29 PM
Somebody has suggested it will be 400 quid! Will be the buggy to beat perhaps.
Maxxed_Ross
10th February 2005, 12:19 AM
at £400 it better be! :shock:
big si
9th March 2005, 11:05 PM
eh guys i have just ordered one !!!!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:
Big Bruce
9th March 2005, 11:28 PM
Thats one way of avioding the ropes! :wink:

What was the price tag on that Si ?
big si
9th March 2005, 11:32 PM
i will crack the jokes wee man :lol:

and its £375 not cheap but i have always wanted a pred
Maxxed_Ross
9th March 2005, 11:44 PM
Does anyone actually have a picture of this...the website doesn't have any! :shock:
frickinevilpaint
9th March 2005, 11:51 PM
i will crack the jokes wee man

No I will so here goes.

I will buy it off you in a few months and i will even suply my own dustpan and shovel!!! :D
Maxxed_Ross
10th March 2005, 12:12 AM
:x
bigchris
10th March 2005, 09:07 PM
hi
i should be racing my p8 this weekend! got 2nd last time and i want to go one better this time
chris
frickinevilpaint
10th March 2005, 09:26 PM
Only kidding si, I am so jealous. I guess I can add the X10 to the wedding gifts list!
big si
10th March 2005, 10:09 PM
thats a good idea stu lol :lol:
ross minimad
21st June 2005, 08:58 AM
finally some pictures have been released of the new car,

http://www.ttechracing.com/newx10.html

......looks suspiciously similar to the last one to me.
big si
21st June 2005, 11:59 AM
but ross look at all the preds they all look similar

still a sexy piece of kit
KC
21st June 2005, 03:13 PM
Looks like they have spent ages developing.......a fancy new front & rear lexan wing!
Wow!

Always fancied a Pred but its a high maintenance car to run.
They look like a bucket of bolts but they run well once you get it set up.
I saw Neil Cragg running one a few years ago at the indoor finals. It was scary!
ross minimad
21st June 2005, 04:18 PM
i think the problem with the predator has always been the manufacturer back up, or complete lack of. if you break it you might get the bits you need, but who knows how long it will take. the predator is with out question one of the fastest cars around a track, but if the back up from the manufacturer isn't there i think they will struggle to sell.

from what i have seen at the nationals, they seem to be good on smooth tracks, if its really bumpy they tend to bounce around a lot.
ballsie
21st June 2005, 06:30 PM
I wonder if they'll make a touring version this time? :?:
stulec52
23rd June 2005, 05:23 AM
anyone seen the worlds track for this year?
If the Pred can work there, then it would seem to me that they would have improved over the last version of the car.
Personally I do not think it would work this side of the pond, and as Ross said who wants to buy a car ( no matter how good) that you cannot get parts for.