Project idea for Doc?

[Doc J33P]

Hey guys,

I have an odd question but thought I would ask you all what YOU think I should do here.

Basically I want a buggy that I can run for the fun of it. I have all of my shelf queens and kings but I want a runner.

I would love to know what Losi you all think I should build that can handle a brushless setup. Something almost vintage but maybe not, maybe an XX or newer.

I am open to any suggestions like buy one off ebay or build one like I have done before. I like ideas as to what is better in the Older Losi line and what to avoid. Or maybe I should stay away from brushless/Lipo in general.

In general I just want a runner that is faster than snot and new enough to not worry about finding rare parts.

I see all of these builds and am kind of lost. Please post ideas for me as I appreciate it. I haven't built/ran/raced a runner since '93 - a buggy that is.

Thanks.
Jon

[jwscab]

definitely look into a used buggy on ebay, you should be able to find nice ones for a decent price, seems like with a lot of spares, etc. I would say the later xxx buggies would be suitable and still have decent spare parts availability.

with the new '22' buggy, I bet you will be seeing any racers that used older losi equipment to start stepping up, and flipping the old equipment on the 'bay and places like rctech

[RCveteran]

Be like me, race a brushless JRx2

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=19073&hilit=racer

[Mr. ED]

I think you should get a DuraTrax Evader Pro EP BX Prebuilt w/Clear Body; basically a repro'ed XX ... oops no longer on sale???
Ok, other line of thinking: this is brand new but has the looks and feel of the ol' hotshot: Arrma Raider



Let's hope they find a dealer soon

[bearrickster]

I run a brushless in my Losi Jrx pro se

[Doc J33P]

Is an xx4 more desirable than an xxx4?

I think I might be wanting 4wd.

Nice runner Rick - what system in there?

[bearrickster]

Is an xx4 more desirable than an xxx4?
I think I might be wanting 4wd.
Nice runner Rick - what system in there?

it has a LRP Sphere 17.5 for the Vonats, it had a 10.5 before but that was like a Big Block in a Pinto it fit but wasnt right.

[GJW]

Is an xx4 more desirable than an xxx4?

I think I might be wanting 4wd.

Nice runner Rick - what system in there?

yes xx4 is more sort after for sure.

[bearrickster]

Is an xx4 more desirable than an xxx4?

I think I might be wanting 4wd.

Nice runner Rick - what system in there?

I had a XX4 with a Brushless it wasnt a good mix. you could hear the belt slipping it made a terrible noise from 50 feet away.

[Coelacanth]

Is an xx4 more desirable than an xxx4?

I think I might be wanting 4wd.

Nice runner Rick - what system in there?

it made a tearable noise

That's awesome, I think you meant "terrible" but that word works just as good!

[Doc J33P]

Can a xxx4 handle the lipo/brushless combo?

I really just want a fast and semi-controllable buggy that I can thrash on the local BMX track or the streets when bored.

[Brandon G]

XXX4's can handle BL no problem. They can be made to go fast too. BUT taking the XXX4 to the BMX track (large jumps) might not be such a good idea. Gravity + speed + large unmovable objects will break a XXX4 everytime.

[Doc J33P]

LOL, I am betting so. I have a Mugen 1/8 Nitro that I could use but I really don't like Nitro too much. I have not run it much. Hmmm, need to sell that now that I think about it.

A BMX track is the closest thing I have to track/dirt fun other than camping and trail running which is boring. I am not looking to destroy a nice car. I do want to be able to take it off some sweet jumps though (Napoleon).

[Mr. ED]

why not convert the mugen to brushless?

bigger wheels, stronger parts, sounds perfect for a bmx track, especially compared to a 1/10th vintage buggy.

[kaiser]

Be like me, race a brushless JRx2

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=19073&hilit=racer

+1

i love the 5link jrx2, such a fun car. bashes great too, the 5 link really handles the ruff stuff.