Help with JRX and JRX2 clarification

[Synergy]

You are probably searching for an original JRX-2, as the unused kit currently on eBay in the U.S.

So who else was throwing punches in the last few seconds?

Not me. I totally forgot that it was ending tonight. Now I'm kicking myself. I was willing to go higher than what it sold for. Now I gotta go to bed mad. What an idiot I am.

And I left it alone to let you in and not bid it up

[MelvinsArmy]

Now I feel double stupid. Sorry man.

[Asso_man!]

you MUST feel angry, that was quite a good price considering everything is there, even with box and unpainted body and wing!!!!!!!!!!!

[MelvinsArmy]

you MUST feel angry, that was quite a good price considering everything is there, even with box and unpainted body and wing!!!!!!!!!!!

I've got two unpainted bodies, so the body isn't an issue. I've got a nice handful of NIB Jrx2 parts, so even getting a decent car would be nice. It's just that elusive brand new chassis and motor plate combo that I can't seem to find. And, that car had it!

I was putting the finishing touches on my High Lift last night as the auction ended. I even had the auction marked down in my day planner at work, I knew it was ending. I just started working on the High Lift and before I knew it, it was way too late.

Dumb, dumb, dumb. Oh well, it's not like I forgot a kid in car when it was 105 degrees out or something, but man do I feel STUPID! I've been looking for good Jrx2's for a few months now. That was the best one I've seen since I decided to pick one up.

[Asso_man!]

I can help you for the motor plate though and plenty of new or very slightly used parts for the JRX2 (but the chassis)... let me know what you want

[Eau Rouge]

Don't fret... it's staying in the family.

[Asso_man!]

Don't fret... it's staying in the family.

did you get it? It seems... mmmmh

[Eau Rouge]

Yup, I did.

Been trying to find the right car for a few years now, just watching as the prices have gone up and up and up. The $500+ kit over the holidays really freaked me out because I figured I'd never find a mint car with the prices getting that out of control.

There was a lot of bidding at the end, but I went in pretty tall to see what would happen. It didn't look like there were any heavy hitters going after it after the fact, so I figured none of you guys were involved. I knew Scott would go big if he was paying attention.


It looks like it needs a few small odds & ends to be perfect—wing, shock collars, screw kit, etc—but it's about as close to mint as I have seen in a built car in a long time. I'm guessing the body is hacked up having been cut out and mounted by a 12-year old 20 years ago, so I'll start searching for one of those, too. I have my build in mind already, with electronics and motor. Should be a really fun finish.




doug



I wonder if it still has that original JRX-2 smell from the rubber and plastic pieces, too?

[mrlexan]

Good for you Doug.

Mel, I will keep an eye out for a chassis.

Jay

[MelvinsArmy]

Cool Doug, I'm glad someone on here got it and for a good price. Now I feel a lot better.

Jay, thanks man! The chassis seems to be the key ingredient for me. What's weird about these Jrx2s is that a NIB kit, or a new built kit gets pretty big bucks. Yet, a used one is still very affordable, and I've been able to pick up plenty of NIB parts for less than original retail price. So, maybe I just need to keep gathering parts and restore the beater I already have. I've already got some of the harder parts to find, a new body, new wheels and tires, the stuff that gets beat bad on used cars.

Asso_man, here comes a PM.

[mrlexan]

I need to see what I have. I seem to remember I had a stock chassis under my all RPM converison. If I can find some else to put in it's place like a Pro chassis, it is yours. Again, I just have to get my stuff squared away, as all the good stuff is in storage (but accessible).

Jay

[MelvinsArmy]

I need to see what I have. I seem to remember I had a stock chassis under my all RPM converison. If I can find some else to put in it's place like a Pro chassis, it is yours. Again, I just have to get my stuff squared away, as all the good stuff is in storage (but accessible).

Jay

You just put a BIG smile on my face. Thanks Jay!

[aconsola]

Jay,
Did you ever get the RPM bulkhead for the front of your full rpm build? if not, PM me

Doug,
I should heve the wing setup if you need one, both the straight and the v-wing styles. If you come across some of the original style thin(and fragile) shock clamps snatch 'em up, I have not been able to find any NIP.

-Anthony

[mrlexan]

I think so, honestly I can't remember. Didn't I also get a set of front arms from you as well? I need to figure out what I have as someone else has arms if I don't have them already.

Thanks!

Jay

[aconsola]

I think so, honestly I can't remember. Didn't I also get a set of front arms from you as well? I need to figure out what I have as someone else has arms if I don't have them already.

Thanks!

Jay

Yup, that was me, short/car front a-arms.

-Anthony