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by losiXXXman
Tue May 17, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: Gifted Fox
Replies: 19
Views: 3761

Re: Gifted Fox

Well I sold this last week on that auction site here my listing statement: Vintage Tamiya Fox 90% Restored / Modded Restomod ready to run RTR. New parts from NovaFox rerelease: Gear case, chassis, front arms, gear set, body and wing. Painted in genuine Tamiya PS4 paint. New parts other:3D printed re...
by losiXXXman
Tue May 17, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: Gifted Fox
Replies: 19
Views: 3761

Re: Gifted Fox

Well I sold this last week on that auction site here my listing statement: Vintage Tamiya Fox 90% Restored / Modded Restomod ready to run RTR. New parts from NovaFox rerelease: Gear case, chassis, front arms, gear set, body and wing. Painted in genuine Tamiya PS4 paint. New parts other:3D printed re...
by losiXXXman
Sat Apr 09, 2022 9:29 am
Forum: R/C Off-Topic / Chit-Chat
Topic: Buggy On Road Conversions
Replies: 3
Views: 363

Buggy On Road Conversions

BITD there were all these conversions for buggys to on-road and LTOs. I don't think that ROAR and IFMAR changed their max width rules, but the JRx2s and RC10s, must not have been quite as wide as today's buggies. Those Jammer and Hyperdrive conversions didn't have any issue getting those buggies int...
by losiXXXman
Tue Apr 05, 2022 10:44 pm
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: Gifted Fox
Replies: 19
Views: 3761

Re: Gifted Fox

It’s been quite awhile, but in case anyone wondered how it all turned out, here it is.
by losiXXXman
Sun Apr 04, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: 4wd Lunchbox?
Replies: 19
Views: 2868

Re: 4wd Lunchbox?

Oh - sorry I read the post last night and put that reply in this morning without rereading. You had already said that. :wink: Ever do that at work?

IDK I think that LB would need some different tires and wheels anyway and maybe a bit of a wheelbase stretch.
by losiXXXman
Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:34 am
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: Gifted Fox
Replies: 19
Views: 3761

Re: Gifted Fox

Thanks for the suggestions Coel. After disassembling the shocks I found that they did have one hole pistons, but they were TINY holes. I opened the hole up with a 5/64 bit, and stretched the springs. I left the Tamiya soft oil in there and put it all back together. It is less bouncy by far, but I th...
by losiXXXman
Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:28 am
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: 4wd Lunchbox?
Replies: 19
Views: 2868

Re: 4wd Lunchbox?

What about just using an MF01X with a LB body? then a few mods to allow the LB wheel and tire package. No, it's not vintage, but yes - you get independent suspension. Albeit with stubby little arms. I think there are options to improve the track width too. WR02(?) arms or something.
by losiXXXman
Fri Mar 19, 2021 2:15 pm
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: Gifted Fox
Replies: 19
Views: 3761

Re: Gifted Fox

Thanks for the tip in the pistons. I did drain rinse and refill the shocks as I was cleaning it up to run, but didn't note the pistons. I will check them out this weekend. I noticed that my chassis was cracked too this past week, where the tranny bolts to the upper chassis half. I've ordered a repla...
by losiXXXman
Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:54 am
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: Gifted Fox
Replies: 19
Views: 3761

Re: Gifted Fox

One more thing - anyone got suggestions for springs? The rear end of this think is super bouncy. I tried cutting a few coils out of the spring and then stretching it but it's bad. Next step was to pick up the DT02 or DT03 spring set and find the soft ones. Is there a better solution?
by losiXXXman
Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: Gifted Fox
Replies: 19
Views: 3761

Re: Gifted Fox

Finally threw those arms on the Fox and got some new rims and tires. She looks good and runs well with this setup. But a head-on with the DT02 this weekend put her out of commission again. While I was working on it, I found enough rod ends and ball studs to put together a stabilizer for the front, b...
by losiXXXman
Sat Mar 13, 2021 1:58 pm
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: Tamiya Neo Fighter buggy DT03, Re-re Frog, and Top Force builds
Replies: 12
Views: 4003

Re: Tamiya Neo Fighter buggy DT03, Re-re Frog, and Top Force builds

Nice pick-up on that motor mount. I'm going to get one for our DT02. I don't know much about the 03, but they it shares most components with the '02. The chief complaint I've seen/heard on the'02 was the short wheelbase. Many would flip the front arms over to gain the needed stability. The '03 looks...
by losiXXXman
Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:51 am
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: Gifted Fox
Replies: 19
Views: 3761

Re: Gifted Fox

The arms my friend printed fit great. But after seeing them I think they may be a little weak upon running. So I added some thickness and a little more material around the hinge pin and shock mount holes. I also modeled some rear upper arms and a rear hub to try. One of my principle efforts was to m...
by losiXXXman
Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:34 pm
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: Gifted Fox
Replies: 19
Views: 3761

Re: Gifted Fox

I drew these up awhile back, but only recently got a set of calipers to ensure the measurements were correct. Arm Model.png A colleague from work gave them a print on his machine and they fit perfect. I want to make some refinements to them, but its a start. Geometry identical to stock just added on...
by losiXXXman
Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:00 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Kyosho Outrage Replacement Wheels & Tires
Replies: 4
Views: 2047

Re: Kyosho Outrage Replacement Wheels & Tires

These shock towers are the ones form the Ultima Pro. You will find that almost every hop up the fits the Ultima, Ultima Pro, and Ultima Pro XL will also fit the outrage. Since Kyosho has re-released the Ultima, it should be easier to find replacement parts. You can also upgrade to the re-release tra...
by losiXXXman
Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: Losi Forum
Topic: Losi JRX Pro SE Resurrection / Rebuild
Replies: 20
Views: 3392

Re: Losi JRX Pro SE Resurrection / Rebuild

I LOVE the design of the orignal losi 5 spokes. I only recently saw that JC was making them.

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