The front shock tower looks great. Do they make a rear one to match?oldrc wrote:Front tower:
Just waiting for my stuff from Sabula to arrive before I can fit it.
I just had a root around and found some logo wheels, is there any way to get them to fit the xx? Rears fit perfect and actually do not catch on the rear arms like the 5 spokes. I know they arn't the right ones for the car but I really like the retro-y-ness of them!
Also found a retrofit transmission case up there too! Probably worth a few bob I imagine?
I see what you mean. The standard XX rear shock tower includes the wing mount and personally I prefer the look of the body over the transmission and motor! You could use XX4 or XXX wing mounts (I think they are the same or very similar) but it would obviously require the removal of the rear of the body.oldrc wrote:Yes they do a rear to match but I'm not sure how you'd mount the wing. I did think about it (still am) and deduced that you'd probably have to permanent mount the wing using for example, schumacher type wing mounts, and then cut off the rear of the shell that goes over the motor. Unless of course someone makes proper mounts for the job...
Are the 2.0 tyres really hard to get then? Is it a old new stock job?
When you say similar to the logo wheels, do you mean dish type wheels? Obviously there's the XXX wheels that will fit and Pro-Line make some dish wheels, like these:oldrc wrote:Hmm it will have to be 2.2 then, are there any wheels available similar to the logo wheels? Might sell my logo ones then, we'll see.
Just in case you're still looking...oldrc wrote:Oh yes, I need a complete titanium hinge pin set, has anyone seen one anywhere?
The wait for something that you need always appears to take 'longer' than waiting for something that you don't need! I just get impatient regardless of whether I need it or not....oldrc wrote:Well I have decided that I'll just stick to the hinge pins I have, I don't really have time to wait for more stuff from the states to arrive as I really want the car up and running for next month and I'm still way off as it is...
Hopefully my Sabula Tech order will arrive today.
Edit... It hasn't, sigh
Check eBay for the completed/ sold listings using Losi XX as the search criteria and you'll arrive at the conclusion that it's probably not worth selling it.....you might be better off parting it out or offering it up in the BST.oldrc wrote:Indeed tell me about it. Thing is I have ordered a front bulkhead so can't do anything else now until that comes, basically the whole front end.
So in the mean time... I now have my Kinwald with nearly all new parts, I have all the original parts as spares for it, in fact so many spares a chassis would probably make it complete...
I have now rebuilt the CR completely and I have loads of spares for that as well, again another chassis would see me probably able to build another car. So which brings me to the fact that I don't need it ALL, so I think I'm going to sell the CR to recoup some of my costs (which is a LOT).
This will leave me with my Kinwald complete and minty fresh and almost a spare Kinwald minus the chassis to go with it, plenty enough 'XX' for me I think! I always wanted a Vintage Tamiya so I would use the funds towards that.
Other thoughts and questions: I'm not mad keen on the Kinwald bodyshell so *might* get a CR one to go on it, where is the best place to source one in the UK?
Are there any online suppliers/retailers out there that have any vintage stock left?
Where can I get a nice set of allen drivers and socket drivers to suit Losi sizes?
When it comes to the painting of the bodyshell I'll need some masks, where is a good place to buy them? Are different shapes/sizes available or would I have to custom make them?
Cheers
I would rather sell it complete to be honest, would like to see it used by someone rather than people picking up the odd spare part. We'll see...LosiXXkid wrote:Check eBay for the completed/ sold listings using Losi XX as the search criteria and you'll arrive at the conclusion that it's probably not worth selling it.....you might be better off parting it out or offering it up in the BST.oldrc wrote:Indeed tell me about it. Thing is I have ordered a front bulkhead so can't do anything else now until that comes, basically the whole front end.
So in the mean time... I now have my Kinwald with nearly all new parts, I have all the original parts as spares for it, in fact so many spares a chassis would probably make it complete...
I have now rebuilt the CR completely and I have loads of spares for that as well, again another chassis would see me probably able to build another car. So which brings me to the fact that I don't need it ALL, so I think I'm going to sell the CR to recoup some of my costs (which is a LOT).
This will leave me with my Kinwald complete and minty fresh and almost a spare Kinwald minus the chassis to go with it, plenty enough 'XX' for me I think! I always wanted a Vintage Tamiya so I would use the funds towards that.
Other thoughts and questions: I'm not mad keen on the Kinwald bodyshell so *might* get a CR one to go on it, where is the best place to source one in the UK?
Are there any online suppliers/retailers out there that have any vintage stock left?
Where can I get a nice set of allen drivers and socket drivers to suit Losi sizes?
When it comes to the painting of the bodyshell I'll need some masks, where is a good place to buy them? Are different shapes/sizes available or would I have to custom make them?
Cheers
Here's a XX body shell from a UK source...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Losi-Xx-Bodyshell-New-Uncut-Reproduction-Lexan-Team-Vintage-/271581547467?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item3f3b858bcb
...don't know anything about the quality but I do know that it doesn't come with window masks.
Original XX body shells do come up from time to time (eBay) but it's probably not a good idea to hold your breath!
When it comes to Allen wrenches, there's these...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Losi-Imperial-Race-Wrench-Set-0-50-1-16-5-64-3-32-LOSA99104-/281441809292?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item41873d338c
And the nut driver's...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Losi-Nutdriver-Set-Imperial-4pcs-LOSA99150-/361053029113?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item54107002f9
As far as paint masks go, I just searched "rc paint mask" on eBay (worldwide) which returned 415 results. It'll give you some ideas if nothing else!
I also did another $100 at Sabula last week, rebuilding old stuff ain't cheap!oldrc wrote:Well I have decided that I'll just stick to the hinge pins I have, I don't really have time to wait for more stuff from the states to arrive as I really want the car up and running for next month and I'm still way off as it is...
Hopefully my Sabula Tech order will arrive today.
Edit... It hasn't, sigh
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