OPEN losi xx4 discussion

[vintage racer]

I havent tryed this set up with the CAT arms yet so not sure on geometry but my last front end was getting some major bump steer and was a handfull through the rythm section,I think it had the wrong hub carriers.I found my XX4 to be super durable,I finished the whole meet without any problems yet I have owned BJ4s and B44s that broke even on a roll over so I couldnt finish a heat never mind a meeeting.Very happy with my XX4.

[FasterLouder]

Right on.
I've only ever broken front shock towers in my XX4.
Tough cars.
I started with a XX4,went to a Yokomo MR4-BX,to a B44 and now I find myself running a XX4,again.
The lack of a front one way in the B44 is a bummer,I love the udjustable 'clicker' in the XX4s.
I don't think any other car has an udjustable one way like that.

[pedro]

More durable than the Losi Graphite jobs?
How does it effect the suspension geometry?

They dont change the geometry as they are the exact same dimensions.

[FasterLouder]

Right on.
You reckon they're stronger than Losi graphite?

[aip47-2008]

The lack of a front one way in the B44 is a bummer

Find yourself a front one-way differential for the TC3

[FasterLouder]

Yeah,I've thought about that...Wasn't sure if it was a 100% drop in fit,but it must be,huh?
I had a nitro TC3 last year that I rebuilt,man that car was fast and fun.
I miss it

[aip47-2008]

Gears out-drives and some other parts are a carryover from the TC3 I believe.

[slapshot1979]

Wow done alot of work lately and have most my mods done.
-rear trinity pivot block
-machined up some aluminum wing mounts
-b2 front brace mod
-front/rear CF shock tower sandwich
- x-factory steering kit.


side note: I found some more clearance installing b2 front brace if I ground off some of the "ear" on bottom, where e-clip goes.

[FasterLouder]

Nice one,man.
That'll be quite the weapon you've got there,now!

Anyone know how close to the Losi original the BlueGroove Class 8 Heavy Metal bodies are?
My 2nd XX4 has the mounts already there...I have a decal sheet stashed,too.

[slapshot1979]

Just ordered one myself yesterday. Ill let you know how it it but I wont be able to compare to original. What do the mounts look like??

[FasterLouder]

They're Street Weapon mounts,pretty easy to find.

[slapshot1979]

perfect thanks. I have a second xx4 I was wondering what to do with.

[FasterLouder]

Me too!
My second XX4 came with the truck mounts,so I knew what to do with it right away!

[mytimac]

Just ordered one myself yesterday. Ill let you know how it it but I wont be able to compare to original. What do the mounts look like??

They're Street Weapon mounts,pretty easy to find.

To be more specific you need a4218 and a4228.

Also, I know a guy who has the instructions for the a4227 Heavy Metal body mounting kit on his web site. Not that it is that hard to figure out. But I do like the note that says use your original xx4 body underneath to keep dirt out.
http://vintagelosi.com/Instructions_files/XX4TruckMountsA4227.jpg

[JK Racing]

But I do like the note that says use your original xx4 body underneath to keep dirt out.

I wont spam the thread unless asked, but I have a picture where you can see this