XX4 WE NIB - Shelf Queen Build

[bird]

Just started my XX4 build. I acquired this over the summer. I've been collecting XX4 stuff for over a year now. This is one of the Losi cars I never got to see or drive as a kid. Learning lots about the XX4 platform overall.

Parts I've been collecting for this build.

[jkranz]

Cool build... gonna look very nice with all the blue accents! Looking forward to seeing it come together

[bird]

Starting with Bag A, I had to clean the rubber from the belts that melted onto everything else in the bag. Yummy

Aluminum Slipper Shaft and Aluminum Layshaft upgrades.

Assembling the Slipper and Lay shafts.

[bird]

Shafts assembled

Bag A Complete. No shims were needed for the layshaft, that's a first for XX4 builds.

[bird]

Bag B is Completed. Since I'm not using the Composite Diff Outdrives, I needed diff tubes to complete the Titanium Barracuda versions. I also went with Hammad Ghuman Alloy diff nuts. I found my first error from Team Losi... They didn't give me the correct length and number of screws in this bag. Good thing I have extras.

[matt1ptkn]

Were the green belts designed to have a "shelf life", or did Losi not consider that the XX4 would eventually become a popular vintage model? Thank goodness for the Tough Racing Belts. I'm surprised that the 22-4s didn't use the green belts, too. I love Losi, but that seems like something they would do.

[bird]

Were the green belts designed to have a "shelf life", or did Losi not consider that the XX4 would eventually become a popular vintage model? Thank goodness for the Tough Racing Belts. I'm surprised that the 22-4s didn't use the green belts, too. I love Losi, but that seems like something they would do.

I've purchased 6 sets of Tough Racing belts. Rally, XX4, and Street. Runners and Shelf queens.

When I saw the 22-4, I instantly thought "They revivied the XX4!" Exact same three belt configuration. Have you run one?

[matt1ptkn]

I've held a 22-4 in my hands, but I've not run one. Very similar look, but pretty different in reality.

[bird]

Sorry about the delay in posts. The change in seasons, hunting, and holidays got in the way.

Steering installed, going to replace steel ball studs with Titanium.

Love a good ball diff.

Rolling smooth! These later Losi cars had the 90s "GRAPHITE" mixed with the later 2000s "Team Losi Graphite" parts. Kill'n me Losi!....HH