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Jack Johnson '88 Optima/Losi

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Found this in an old RCCA.
Enjoy!
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Very cool, Thanks!

I believe Tony Neisinger also experimented with the 5 link on a 4wd. Not sure, but I thought it was a Yokomo??? :?

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Now I know what I should have done with my ultima pro chassis :idea:
I bet I'll be a couple parts short though :(

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PM sent Erik.

I would like to see some more pics of that chassis.
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me also thats different :shock:

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Well, I guess it wasn't successful. :lol: :lol:
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RichieRich wrote:Well, I guess it wasn't successful. :lol: :lol:
It may have failed for very different reasons than performance.
For starters, the design is cool but has very little commercial foundation.

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Re: Jack Johnson '88 Optima/Losi

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What an awesome looking car. Somebody make one! 8)

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Dr. Robotnik wrote:What an awesome looking car. Somebody make one! 8)
 
Well, I just opened the small box I keep for imperial stuff, and remembered I sold every 5-link part I had in a bulk deal to one of the members here.
My mid will have to continue it's life with lazer suspension parts I guess :mrgreen:

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The five link setup was actually pretty common when it first came out. I remember seeing a schumacher cat with that conversion.

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I wonder if I could piece together a XX4 with a 5-link rear end? I have a spare beat up chassis I can start measuring things up with.

I dont want to use my NIP 5 link kit though....off to ebay to search...
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