MelvinsArmy wrote:They came up from the sand man. Evolved from simpler r/c's that swam in the oceans. It was a slow process, but as soon as they developed rubber tires and shock absorbers they were able to successfully live on land.
I did not read every post on this topic but wanted to add my 2 cents.
I was racing an RC-10 when the JRx2 was first introduced. My dad and I were the first ones at our local track to own one. I love my RC-10 but I have to say the JRx2 in my opinion handled better. That being said, it was not as strong as the RC-10. One good hit and you were out of the race.
I remember vividly in the late 80's hating the JRX2. I think I still do sort of. It was a cloned RC10... straight up. I hated that.
The RC10 copied no one. Before them it was the overly complicated and plastic tamiya stuff, and the only thing that happened to handle well enough to complete a lap was the Cox Turbo Scorpion. Then comes the RC10, then comes the clone JRX2. Total BS.
I do remember Losi came out w/ that truck or whatever the JRXT based on the JRX2. Those were pretty cool from what I saw of them.
I do not doubt it, but I know the "L" on 10L stands for Losi
It's time to stand up to the bully. Support the companies that support the industry, not the ones that tear it down. Say no to Traxxas Factory Works website
Does that make the"12LC" a joint venture by Lett and losi?
It's time to stand up to the bully. Support the companies that support the industry, not the ones that tear it down. Say no to Traxxas Factory Works website
...and if Losi is so great why does my auto correct say "losing" lmao!
It's time to stand up to the bully. Support the companies that support the industry, not the ones that tear it down. Say no to Traxxas Factory Works website
Does that make the"12LC" a joint venture by Lett and losi?
The "L" in the 12L was for team driver Gil Losi Jr's modifications and win on the 12e platform (or something of that nature). The LC was the car Masami won the worlds with, 97? And it was either a C for championship or Cliff Lett-
I'll take your word on the LC cause thats the story I heard too. Got one all sealed up waiting for a rainy day
As far as the jrx2 being a "copy"....it borrowed some ideas and parts but the 5 link was what I always thought made it cool. Then 3 weeks later (OK, not really) they went to H arms and it was all over for me and my love of the JRX2
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There were so many things being tried during that time period that it's hard to see how the JRX2 copied the RC10. It was really just built on what was being learned at that time. Everything was different between the cars. The 5 link rear being the most obvious. The front arms are longer on the JRX, the front end rake was only 20 as opposed to 30 degrees, graphite chassis, the rear wheel offset was different, they went to telescoping drive shafts, the gearbox was better, etc. About the only thing the same was the fact that they each used 4-40 and 8-32 screws. The JRX evolved heavily over the next 3 years but I personally think for every improvement they made to the car, they made a mistake as well. The RC10 had a few upgrades here and there but for the most part was the same basic car for nearly a decade.
What (if any) is the difference between an RC10 B2 and B3? I've seen similar looking cars for sale and some are described B2 , other B3 . I'm none the wiser..they look identical to me.
Assuming the B2 is the older model ( :D ), is it...
Ok, I know there is a lot of Old is New and all that jazz. Local track is starting up a street stock class using a stock RC10B4 with Novak ESCs (GTB, GTB2 or Havoc) with a 17.5 ballistic or SS. Must run custom work tires, have a 48pitch 75t spur/32t...
A rather simple question,
If the motors are mostly equal, say both are for stock class, will the same battery pack last longer with the brushless motor or will the run time be the same.
I'm asking because, 1) I read that brushless is more efficient,...
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im still in the middle of it
i when lipo first to get good battries .. and boy did it like it
at this point i have 3 brushed set ups and 1 brushless .. i couldnt beleve the diffrance in motor temps .. havent noticed run times yet as i race and...
Do we already have a thread that lists the differences between the regular 10T and the Team Truck (other than the body)? If not, can anyone please explain? Temple, prob one for you.
Thanks in advance.
Jay
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Gray teflon shocks do not a Team Truck make... that was my point in your original post. The narrow front wheels will fit any truck or buggy. Do as you wish.
I might have not been clear on the truck model numbers:
Anyone got both of these on hand or know how to explain the difference? I would love to know what they did to the 7221's because they sure look real similar. A side by side photo would be awesome.
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sorry off topic but i had to say it . nice use of the rob roskopp Y'ernat Al
Thanks. Yeah living out of a hotel room of late, one finds new and interesting things to do to pass the time. 8)
Ok i want to know what are other opinions are on which was a better racer in its day.
I had to make this decession back in 85 or 86..
I chose the Turbo Optima. I thought it was a better quality kit back than.
As i now have both as runners and shelf...
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What I remember from my boomerang as 2nd weakest point was the massive wear out of the front suspension: the brass balls would get egg-shaped in no time and introduced play which then would wear out the plastic housing of those balls.
I have a bunch of 10T cases, and Worlds Car cases. They look similar, except for the bolt bosses: 10T's are recessed, WC's protrude. Anybody substitute these cases?
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The black screws are available as well. So you don’t have to strip them. If you want a silver color the 4-40 screws are available in steel.
P.S
im learning to post pics soon so i can have better details of my runners? shelfers.
Thanks.
Mark..
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Somebody bring a Turbo Optima to the vonats and we'll find out.... :twisted:
I agree with Brandon, there was a lack of Kyosho cars at last years event. I think there was one Optima Mid that DNFed. I like to see an Ultima step up and kick the you...