JRX2 - Restoration/modification - 5 link mid motor

[jwscab]

yeah, its just the angle I think. The wires could be shortened a smidge so that the wires almost touch the top of the tower, but it's splitting hairs. nicely done on the conversion, can't say that I've seen a really nicely executed JRx2 like that before. Of course, that shortly lipo also does a bunch to help packaging

[huminski]

Not a HiJack here, I just wanted to share with you what I've also started, directly inspired by your work.

I had this odd chassis, it's about an inch longer than a standard chassis, and more strangely it is not drilled for the factory 4-hole battery mount, but only two holes specifically for the RPM version of the battery holder. Been hanging on the wall for a while, I think this will be a great candidate for a mid motor conversion with some foams and maybe an onroad body.

I have a second RPM battery holder, damaged, that I will use as the rear battery strap, and the operational front one will serve to allow access for battery changes. Just need to measure and confirm I can fit a shorty lipo in there but I think I can.

I will probably toss a Turnigy brushless setup in this one which will give me good reverse-rotation performance. As far as the rear toe-in reversal, I will simply use ball-links and threaded rod for all of the suspension linkages and adjust accordingly.

Thanks for the inspiration

[dhenry]

That looks great. You should keep it off road. The pro body was longer than the JRX2 and may fit the longer chassis you have.
Here is my painted body. I really want some Lunsford and RPM stickers to finish it off.

[LosiXXkid]

A very nice and very well executed build!

[huminski]

That is a beautiful car, dhenry. Very nice work.

[prp]

Really nice job

[Diamond Dave]

Very classy, nice work.

[Mr. ED]

I hope you're gonna run it.
I had a great day running a home-built mid motered buggy today. After 2 days of head-ache with a rear moter buggy, I swapped cars and ... instant relief. Gone with the unpredicatable behaviour and struggle to keep the nose pointing the right way

[LosiXXkid]

Gone with the unpredictable behaviour and struggle to keep the nose pointing the right way

Yeah, but that's half the fun!

[dhenry]

I was thinking about making a rear body mount when I realised that if I use the original 5 link brackets instead of the RPM brackets then I wouldn't have to. So I swapped out the RPM's for stock and made the necessary holes in the body.

[LosiXXkid]

Had any track time with this?

[bearrickster]

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I really like how this car looks Well Done

[dhenry]

No track time yet. Getting close to completion though. I have rebuilt the shocks and replaced the oil. I bought a tuning set of front and rear springs for the RC10 and a set of RPM spring cups to suit. My local circuit is carpet so bearing that in mind I have set the ride height at 25mm front and rear. We will see how it handles and adjust from there. Needs a motor next.

[RCveteran]

Whatever happened to this car?

[GarrickHjelmeland]

Yes, what ever came of this rig? How did it run and handle? I've been thinking about building one like this. Was cool to see someone else had already done it