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Team CRC Xti 1/12th Scale

Team CRC Xti 1/12th Scale

Building on the winning heritage from the multi-Champion Gen-XL and Xi, the new Xti (Transverse or Inline) from CRC elevates 1:12th scale racing to the next level offering new and exciting features. The Xti features true inline battery configuration with a full size 1s IFMAR/ROAR battery pack. Unlike some of the off-center “longitudinal battery pack designs” that have popped up, CRC’s true inline configuration yields total balance and symmetry. Also new on the Xti, CRC’s infinitely adjustable Slider Rear Pod. The Slider Pod is a full aluminum motor pod with infinitely adjustable rear ride height. The Xti continues with our dual damper tube design and leads the way with the best-in-class rear damper, the CRC Encore shock.

Features:
• The lightest, leanest, meanest 1:12th machine in the world. Functionality, symmetry, and superior design; all for the lowest MSRP in class. The new CRC Xti. The narrow design yields a nimble, quick cornering car.
• The Xti, features the CRC Slider pod for infinite ride height adjustments. No longer are you bound by a set insert or notch. If you want 3 mm of ride height, loosen the 4 rear button heads, put the desired ride height spacer under the car, then let the axle drop allowing the rear wheels to touch the ground. The tighten the 4 button heads. Presto – desire ride height achieved. Done!
• The new Xti had a very successful debut at the 1:12th World Championships. In it’s first outing, Marc Rheinard and Elliott Harper took the Xti to A-main podium finishes. Shown below are pictures courtesy of Red RC of the prototype Xti at the race in Holland. Shown with the optional diffuser, and yes, the car comes ready for the diffuser.

The new Xti can “transform” from inline to transverse. The Xti car is cross-pack ready with provisions to mount the battery across the back much like the Gen-Xi. In the transverse configuration, the Xti has all the adjustability of the Xi with over .5″ of battery movement, allowing you to greatly adjust the characteristics of the car. With the transverse configuration, you can mount the servo in the reverse position, or the traditional position behind the front end. There are mounting points for both servo positions and different servo types. In both configurations (the “I” inline and the “T” transverse), the Xti also has multiple shock locations for altering the weight transfer points.The optional transverse configuration kit comes complete with all the parts necessary to transform the Xti from inline to cross pack. Adjustability on a proven platform. Simple.

The Xti is a great car at a great price, retaining the $199.99 street price in hobby stores and online at teamcrc.com. Not a conversion or half of a car, this is a full racing car kit for less than $200. With Horizon Hobby distributing Calandra Racing Concepts and our vast dealer network, parts are easy to find and very affordable. The Xti is will be available mid September 2012.

#3210 CRC Xti kit w/ bearings, Slider Pods, Pro Strut front end, diff, Encore shock, complete.
Suggested retail $299.99
Street price $199.99

[source: www.teamcrc.com]

About Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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