CRC’s new

Gen-Xi (inline) 12th Scale car kit

2011 IIC Champion – CRC Gen-Xi. Shown here in the rearward 1s rear battery configuration.

Here shown with the optional 1s Shorty kit. True inline cell placement with plenty of power for spec racing with 17.5 and13.5 motors

Building on the winning heritage from the multi-Champion Gen-XL, the new Gen-Xi from CRC incorporates all the knowledge, technology and experience the racing team has gathered since the release of the XL. The Gen-Xi keeps all the great features and performance on the Gen-XL while adding some great new options. Carrying over from the XL is the Encore shock, an improved Pro Strut front end, full carbon components and a best in class price point.

The car also accepts the new 1s “shorty” pack from CRC, #3703. The shorty pack fits right down the centerline of the chassis. And unlike the some of the off-center “longitudinal designs” that have popped up lately, this true inline configuration yields total balance and symmetry. The new 1s Shorty pack is a perfect choice for the 17.5 and 13.5 blinky and boosted racing that is popular in North America. And at 660 grams, the race ready Gen-Xi is a full 70 grams lighter than a 1:12th car equipped with a standard 1s battery. The 4200 mah shorty pack is a powerful 65c cell with the runtime tested to be more than adequate for spec racing classes. The 1s Shorty pack will be available in mid-November 2011, 100% ROAR legal and ready. And for those of you who must run the standard 1s battery lengthwise, yes, it will fit, both right down the center and offset to one side.

The lean, mean Gen-Xi shown here with the 1s Shorty cell and conversion kit.

Standard 1s pack in the far back position.

Standard 1s pack in the forward position.

Much like the Gen-XL, which has a multitude of Modified titles at the Euro’s, UK Nationals and the IIC in Vegas, the new car will be equally strong in the modified class with the standard 1s battery installed. The Gen-Xi features over .5″ of battery movement, allowing you to greatly adjust the characteristics of the car. The Xi also has multiple shock mounting positions for altering the weight transfer points. Adjustability on a platform that is proven. Simple.

The Gen-Xi features a new molded steering block (3221) that features a 1/8th inch axle and corresponding bearings. This will make the front end practically bullet proof and yet keep the winning performance of the Pro Strut front suspension. The blocks use a 1/8th inch front axle (1236) and flanged 1/8 x 5/16 bearings (1248). The new 1/8th inch setup greatly increases the durability of the front end. In addition, by raising the outer tie rod attachment point, the blocks are design to work with both stand up and flat servo mounting positions. Unlike other flat servo designs in other brands, the raised position enables the Pro-Strut suspension to function with little or no bump steer, even with the servo flat. And best yet, if you wish to use angled servo mounts with the servo up position, this is a simply “plug and play” with no holes to drill or modifications, just add a set of CRC #1715 servo mounts to the existing chassis holes.

The new 3221 steering blocks, stock on the Gen-Xi.

The Gen-Xi 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. Available early November.

Order the Gen-Xi here

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CRC Gen-Xi Chassis Upgrade Kit

Gen-XL to Xi

Take your Gen-XL to the latest spec Gen-Xi with this affordable upgrade kit. Included is the new Xi chassis (3257) , steering blocks (3221), axles (1236), bearings (1248), servo mounts (3315) and tie rods.

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The Gen-Xi conversion kit for the CRC Gen-XL

The conversion kit gives you all the benefits of the Gen-Xi, multiple battery positions, multiple shock mount positions, flat or standup servo option and 1s Shorty pack compatible. The same performance that Kenny Lambert and Hupo Honigl used to dominate the 2011 IIC.

Calandra Racing Concepts has always tried to keep upgrade ability in mind for loyal CRC owners. This principle started with the Carpet Knife Version 3 platform that was initially released in 1997. Owners of that 1997 version could upgrade all the way through the final release of the Version 3.2R in 2005. The new Gen-X platform was released in 2006 and like the Carpet Knife V3, owners of that original Gen-X in 2006 can upgrade to the 2012 Gen-Xi. Better for both racers and hobby stores that stock replacement parts.

CRC 1s Shorty Adapter

“Shorty Bridge”

This small assembly added to a Gen-Xi chassis enables the placement of the battery down the center. It is specifically designed for the 1s Shorty Pack (3703), however, a full 1s cell will also fit. Complete with all the necessary hardware. Uses stock antenna and mount.

Included with the full Gen-Xi kit. Can be added to the Gen-Xi chassis upgrade kit to allow for the inline cell.

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