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NIB Losi Jr. 2 (New build)

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Recently bought this from eBay and will use it as the basis for a custom build.
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Really want to do a 5-Link conversion but the angled rear shock mounts seem to be near impossible to find :( :x

Need to start assembling a shopping list...... :mrgreen:
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Re: NIB Losi Jr. 2

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Great basis for a custom build! Are you keeping the plastic chassis if you go 5 link? I have seen only a couple that have.
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Re: NIB Losi Jr. 2

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Those plastic chassis look good with 5 link :mrgreen:

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And would it be possible to get a scan of that decal sheet? :D

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Re: NIB Losi Jr. 2

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I saw that on ebay a while back, glad it went to a good home!

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Re: NIB Losi Jr. 2

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gomachv wrote:Great basis for a custom build! Are you keeping the plastic chassis if you go 5 link? I have seen only a couple that have.
Yeah, I specifically wanted the molded plastic chassis as I think it looks way better, IMO, than the flat graphite chassis of the JRX2. However, I can't take the credit - that goes to Chris with the Mini Moke. Seeing his gave me the inspiration for what I want to do.

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Re: NIB Losi Jr. 2

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Not a problem at all! I actually adore the losi Junior chassis as well, I would love to find more of them in good condition :)

As for the shock connectors on the 5 link... I actually hate the stock mounts, I have gone with normal losi lower shock mounts myself. It does move maybe 1/8 inch freely up and down, but it makes dealing with the shocks that much easier. I would imagine if you could use a Tamiya or similar shock end that has no ball to pivot on you could get rid of that rocking. As for that Junior 2 of mine, if I could find the right stock parts I actually plan to rebuild it stock! lol

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Re: NIB Losi Jr. 2

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clm wrote:Those plastic chassis look good with 5 link :mrgreen:

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So... are you going to be using those 5 spoke naturals in that custom build? And would it be possible to get a scan of that decal sheet? :D

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Happy to help out with a scan of the decal sheet for you but not sure about the "how". Any ideas???

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Re: NIB Losi Jr. 2

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clm wrote:Not a problem at all! I actually adore the losi Junior chassis as well, I would love to find more of them in good condition :) ... and a pair of those white rear 5 spokes :mrgreen:

As for the shock connectors on the 5 link... I actually hate the stock mounts, I have gone with normal losi lower shock mounts myself. It does move maybe 1/8 inch freely up and down, but it makes dealing with the shocks that much easier. I would imagine if you could use a Tamiya or similar shock end that has no ball to pivot on you could get rid of that rocking. As for that Junior 2 of mine, if I could find the right stock parts I actually plan to rebuild it stock! lol

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jamin wrote:I saw that on ebay a while back, glad it went to a good home!
Do you think it was a fair price that I paid??? I certainly haven't seen any NIB Losi's (pre-XXX) on eBay UK that I can recall so I had to jump at the opportunity.
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Re: NIB Losi Jr. 2

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Oops forgot the picture....
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Re: NIB Losi Jr. 2

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clm wrote:Oops forgot the picture....
That actually looks OK. I hadn't even considered that they would fit without the original JRX2 angled shock mount... :D

Why did you go with the retro fit transmission? Was it due to lack of the original case or was it to use the Hydra-Drive?
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Re: NIB Losi Jr. 2

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Because I bought one new in box 8 years ago and had nothing to put it on... It has never had power put through it.
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Crazy as it sounds I have gotten more use out of the box then I have the transmission! Lol

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P.S. the overall theme of the car was all the best stuff from Losi that I could bolt onto it went on it along with some select upgrades. ProSE front end and rear shock tower, 5 link rear end with Robinson racing side bulkheads as they have no flex, retro tranny as it's the most modern one that bolted to the chassis, it has a white aftermarket ball bearing steering rack The front took standard buggy short front shocks but with the se tower and 5 link it needed the extra long rear shocks... and a rear motor plate and front bulkhead that says jrx2 just because :)
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Because I bought one new in box 8 years ago and had nothing to put it on... It has never had power put through it.

Crazy as it sounds I have gotten more use out of the box then I have the transmission! Lol


I don't know why it should be but that's funny..... :lol:
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If he woulda said "tranny" it woulda been even funnier. :o
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Re: NIB Losi Jr. 2

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Well it arrived quickly from the seller and now all I gotta do is be brave and start building....!
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Body & chassis...
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There is a downside to all this "newness" because, and I'll be the first to admit, that I have issues.....why oh why do I feel a reluctance to open the bags and start building??? :(
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