Solid Car Guys: Dan Walsh Goes 117 MPH in the XTF

[Mad Dog]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo8BsyAdbJw

Factory Five UK Distributor Dan Walsh from Tech Autos talks to Dave about his recent trip to the US to take one of our XTF Extreme Trucks out to Nevada to try and push it to its limits.

Watch the video above or you can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solid-car-guys-the-factory-five-podcast/id1774334037?itscg=30200&itsct=podcast_box_badge&ls=1&mttnsubad=1774334037) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4EOfa0lC3UR0Qgm2gPGbuW?si=JpaAajShTh6RdLqNMOT_Pg).

[fauxbra5.0]

A lot of great insights into the Mk5 as part of the video as well! 2025 is shaping up to be a great year!



Updates to the braking system (power assisted)
Improved windshield mounting - bolts are welded to the frame for easier installation
New forged control arms for the IRS
2.5" more vertical space inside cockpit, plus updates to the bulkhead - Dave Smith says hes too short to drive without boosting up the seat with a track
Hardtop can be installed over the rollbars, and is removable
Front spindles have been updated


Possibly being announced in January