La jamais contente... MX-4

[RC10WORLD]

Even if I look like a wet dog, dixit my wife, (next year, I'll get flu shots!) at least that's with a smile... got my parts today!

[Mr. ED]

you're going to build a second one???

[GJW]

you're going to build a second one???

as long as its different dont want to see a clone now do we
looking mighty fine so far on the build.

[RC10WORLD]

No... but now you make me think about it. Maybe, I will try to make a Masami replica but I would need to find some good pictures, a 3 pieces top deck, deck mounts, central shock and a new clear body. Any help welcome, I will try to list my parts this afternoon. But, concerning the 2nd yoke, one thing at a time, first this one and my RC10 CE runner.

[Bormac]

Great build! Can I ask where I might find a set of the alloy wheel hubs?

[Mr. ED]

You need to be more specific Jason: there are different versions of those: with different offsets.

[Lonestar]

Not so sure many people know what that rocket-shaped "thing" called "la jamais contente" really is... you might want to post a link

Awesome car, btw, and great work with a lot of attention to details. Nothing beats home-polished parts

Paul

[Bormac]

You need to be more specific Jason: there are different versions of those: with different offsets.

Thank you Eric I didnt realise. I'd be happy to find any at all. i have a heap of the white spoked rims and would like to mount them on other cars.

[Mr. ED]

mmm, they are quite specific , I don't think you can transfer them to any other car without some machining

[Bormac]

Ive currently got my very good friend Thomas (BUGLE) making me a set for my Kyosho taper fit axles that I have on my Mugen Bulldog. These suite that car down to a 'T'. I was hoping to find a set for a late model YZ10.

[Mr. ED]

ah, you're not looking for an MX-4 set, sorry: then my remark was not relevant at all

[RC10WORLD]

I missed some Team Magic purple ones 2 days ago. Bormac, there is actually 2 sets of Team Suzuki on internet ready to bid on ... .

Yesterday evening, I was assembling the finicky diff when I realize in the ZM-675 pack, there is no diff outer plate. Well, yesterday evening, I was laughing a bit less... . I have sent a few pm's/emails and hope I will get a positive answer. Of course, I could make one myself but I do not have my machinery here. Does anyone has access to a lathe? In the meantime, I will try to make one out of fiberglass with basic tools.

Paul is kind enough to remember me this, I have not introduced you "la jamais contente" yet. It is the name of the first electric car who went over 100 km/h or 62 mph in 1889. I thought its story is the same as the MX-4, they made history and were fast forgotten. Some rumors say the name was given in reference to his wife behaviour, "la jamais contente" - "the never satisfied".





Also, having some interest for the MX-4, I checked some online score sheets of Masami when he won the world 1997 IFMAR. I found that a certain Hatsuchi Hara and, more interesting for now, a certain Jason Ruona were booth racing a MX-4. I have read many discussions about Jason BJ4 inspiration and nobody thought about its previous car. I bet the BJ4 chassis has much similarities with our MX-4. I will check some geometry since I have booth now. We need to give back some glory to that very nice chassis...

At work now...

[phoenix]

No... but now you make me think about it. Maybe, I will try to make a Masami replica but I would need to find some good pictures, a 3 pieces top deck, deck mounts, central shock and a new clear body. Any help welcome, I will try to list my parts this afternoon. But, concerning the 2nd yoke, one thing at a time, first this one and my RC10 CE runner.

I have the parts (besides the body) nip that you are looking for. Just drop me a pm. I also posted an mx-4 masami replica with the last body design he had sometime ago in this forum, maybe that's also interesting for you.

[RC10WORLD]

Today's update... hand made nylon washer (under the shock tower sketch).





Rebuild time!

[mikedealer]

i didnt have time to look yet but ill check it out tommorow if ya still need it