start of my first vintage Losi buggy - Old is New JRX-22

[JK Racing]

amazingly...I have built several RC10s, but always only ran Losi buggies BITD. I do have my original LXT conversion "monster truck", but havent built up a Losi buggy. I did have a really nice Junior 2, but bought it as a roller, cleaned it up a bit and moved it onto someone who appreciates shelfers (I just must have runners - one of my many flaws)

So surfing Craigslist looking for tires for my 1:1 truck, my impulses overcome me and I stumble upon this ad. Some really good, some really, really bad...

Good:

RPM steering
Complete 5 link (not worn out)
not missing parts
early JRX2 motor plate (no cut out for the camber link)
early rear bulkhead, unmolested

Bad:

Proformance chassis in pretty good shape, hacked servo saver hole
automotive hose clamps as shock clamps
household wire spinners on the speedo wiring

The plan: a runner/racer mix of JRX series cars, with 5 link. Not in a hurry, I will refurbish as much of the original car you see to be re-used. May end up with threaded shocks, definately end up with slipper parts, maybe XX retro tranny (maybe, probably not, I love the LRM).

Updates as I get 'em done. I did tear down the car tonight...yucky dirty & it looks like the servo is epoxied in

[bearrickster]

looks like a good start, ket me know if you need anything to fix it up.

[fakiee]

Is that a Nissan King Cab body?

[JK Racing]

its a proline toyota (according to the tailgate), not in overall bad shape honestly.

rick, I may be hitting you up for some stuff...i have a million ideas floating in my head, just need to settle down and pick my build path. i know i said 5 link rear, but i am seriously debating the h arms rear end. i dont want to play with spacers & adapters and stuff to get standard rear rims on there and keep a good width.

[sgirouard]

Judging by the pictures, it looks like you have the older style shock mounts (JRX2, JRXT etc). If you're interested in trading your rear shock tower for a JRX-Pro SE, let me know.

[JK Racing]

well...here is some of the bad:









Yes, the rock is superglued to the chassis

[JK Racing]

did a "little" work





tires/wheels are just a mock up, no bearings or any front turnbuckles, the originals are TOAST







Some of the other pieces that I picked up from the same seller (for $10 more)

[Seabass]

Looks good Joey. Will be watching

Jake

[JK Racing]

I'm at crossroads. I have all the parts to make the rear end into H arm, but I really want to run the 5 link. At first I was dead set against the long front shocks, but they are growing on me, especially after the mock up. I did put SE swept front arms/LXT carriers knuckles on there.

I do have a slipper tranny I am cleaning up that will be in there also. I am thinking about changing the shock set up, but these just need a rebuild. They have the old single o-ring cartridges, so a full set of new carts is in order. I will pick up some new turnbuckles/ball cups, order some bearings and figure out a body.

Thinking I need a Proformance/Pro body, not the Pro SE. Any ideas (Kyosho Pro X?)

Anyways, got the bulk done today, the little things will take much longer.

[bearrickster]

Looking good so far.

[JK Racing]

picked up a full set of turnbuckles and rebuilt the shocks. Played around with the slash front hexes (the grey ones) on the rear end and a set of 22 rear wheels.... let's just say this

Same width as the 22 and no rubbing of the 5 link.

Pics tomorrow. I am designing (in my mind) how to use the 22 front wheels (without using the XXX parts up front), I have ideas, but no way to make them come to life, yet

[bearrickster]

I just put one of these on my SE I really like it. it makes the front end move very smooth

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Team-Losi-Pro-SE-Steering-Enhancement-Kit-Jammin-Jay-/360398764204?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e970b8ac

[bearrickster]

Joey, Brandon G's repo Pro Bodies are very nice and it would look great withthe stock body on it. they also come with a V wing and gear cover.

[Momo5]

Thinking I need a Proformance/Pro body, not the Pro SE. Any ideas (Kyosho Pro X?)

I always thought the Pro-X body was pretty awesome and that it would look great on an early losi chassis....but I've been afraid of blowing $35 on the repop thats available and it not fitting the chassis correctly.

[JK Racing]

Rick working on the body already , also I put the LXT carriers on there, same thing as the Jammin kit. I may end up with the Pro SE towers front and rear, but for now I am going to attempt the 5 link/stock tower & JRXT/Pro front tower.