Predator X10 Update

[chris burgess]

I had a long and interesting telephone conversation with Richard Weatherley yesterday....I must say his enthusiasm for this car, and depth of knowledge is incredible.

Anyway, the X10 is not so much a new car, but an evolution of the P8. EVERY part has been looked at, and where necessary, it has been improved either by re-design or tolerance changes. The most noticeable changes are around the front top gearbox area, making a change of gearbox top take five minutes instead of 45!

There is a whole host of improvements to the drivetrain, with a view to lower the rotating mass and lighten the components in the process.

There is a lot more happening to this car than we have ever thought of, so no wonder the release date is delayed, but hey, good things come to those who wait!

As for pictures, they should be out around May 21/22 in time for the Southport National, where there is an outside chance that the new X10 will make it's debut...

[Cooper]

I just had an email from him I asked If the new gears fit the old predator....
here it is...


Hi Jeroen

You can use the X10 transmission in an older Predator, although you would also have to change other components that mate with the new gears :-

2x Complete diffs (diff halves/thrust plates/diff balls/crown wheel)
1x Prop shaft coupling/ one way unit, front
1x Slipper clutch rear coupling.
2x 6*12*4 flanged bearings
2x Steel pinion

This is because the drive flats on the propshaft are wider (3mm instead of 2mm), and the boss of the pinion gear is now 6mm dia not 8mm like previous cars.


it would cost you 137£ or 150£ if ya also buy a shaft (which you probably will)

I replied and will keep you informed



A very very very poor and dissapointed Cooper....

[pro4nut]

Great news, it sounds like the project is finally nearing completion which is good news. Shame i won't be seeing my car for another two weeks as it is my birthday on the 19th may and i was hoping i would get the car in time

All good things....

[DirtRacer]

Well, looks like my x10 car will have to remain with ttech for a while as i got other far important projects to fulfill before i dive into the deep end with the new pred.

[Northy]

I'm re-building my P8 for Southport today as I don't think my X10 will be here in time!

[chris burgess]

I had a brief chat with Richard Weatherley at Southport yesterday - he came up for a brief visit to the National.

I also saw some very interesting pictures and some of the new parts were in my grubby hands......

looking through the technical drawings, it is easy to see the level of change that the car has undergone, and many of the changes will go un-noticed whilst building the car, as they are evolutions of the parts that are currently available. The release date appears to be nearer the middle of June, with the X10 making it's debut (hopefully) at the Bury national...obvioulsy all of this is subject to change and delay as the manufacturing process gets into full swing, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

[Cooper]

chris said:

I had a brief chat with Richard Weatherley at Southport yesterday - he came up for a brief visit to the National.

I also saw some very interesting pictures and some of the new parts were in my grubby hands......

looking through the technical drawings, it is easy to see the level of change that the car has undergone, and many of the changes will go un-noticed whilst building the car, as they are evolutions of the parts that are currently available. The release date appears to be nearer the middle of June, with the X10 making it's debut (hopefully) at the Bury national...obvioulsy all of this is subject to change and delay as the manufacturing process gets into full swing, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

wooooooooooow

just Like jesus who met God lol ;D
he had some parts of the holy pred in his hands hehehe ;D

[chris burgess]

I also have a great car sticker on the back of my Mondeo now too......maybe I'll post a photo later on.....