losi xxcr KE re-build

[Brent J]

Hi,

Ive been a losi supporter ever since my first (xx). I currently run a 22 and a xxx4G+, both being brilliant cars!

Over the past year i have started to collect a few of the older models and im currently trying to re-build my xxcr ke (please correct me if its not a KE!). I have a JRX2 which is next up

I purchased the car off Ebay and it is in fair condition missing some parts however. (pics attached). I was hoping that some people in this forum may be able to help me out?

The parts that i would like to source are:

Wing wire
Wing buttons
Appropriate body shell - repro is ok
era correct esc
era correct motor
correct wheels & tyres
Front Bulkhead...(i would like to find a black one)

If anyone has spares they would like to sell, i would love to hear from you!

[GJW]

that's a kinwald alright, nice pick-up tire's are well used

got novak electronic's in mine which are period, cyclone esc and a mercury reciever try berrickster(rick)for a repro excellerator body he is the man

[lowrydesign]

Welcome to the forum!! Great to see more losi fans, just wait for the Rc10 bug to bite you next .. lol


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[Brent J]

Yes those tyres are certainly well used by the previous owner!

i actually have two old gold pan RC10's, one is a CE with a stealth tranny that i want to restore, however i have the xxcrke and a great old JRX2 to come first!

Apologies if i misused the forum. I will be sure to post my b/s/t items in the correct forum / thread.

[jamin]

Looks like an excellent base for a rebuild, I'll be watching with interest! Love the KE cars.

As for parts, buttons are available here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400185937941&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1460wt_922

You'll be lucky to find a black bulkhead, but the white ones are readily available and you can dye them.

Edit: One here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOSI-WHITE-FRONT-BULKHEAD-XX-XXT-LOSA1101-NIB-/290581297557?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43a7feb995

I might know where there is a wing wire, let me check if the guy still has some.

Edit: Here's the link to where I got my wing wire, the guy had 18 of them, so you should be able to get one! http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54649

You might also want to consider a graphite battery strap - that one looks like the standard plastic and not an OE kit item.

Enjoy your build!

[Brent J]

Hi Jamin,

Wow - those links were greatly appreciated!

I snapped up those Tinity wing buttons and have sent an email off enquiring about the wing wire!

I have stripped the xxcrke and started cleaning all the graphite items and cleaning up the steel / alloy items...

Im not sure whay i will do with the motor plate. I like the signature Kinwald blue anodising, however there are a few shallow gouges, so im half inclined to stripping the blue and polishing back to either a polished or matt aluminium look...but undecided on that one!

I picked up some "Foam Things" and a used clear lexan gear cover off ebay which i hope will clean up nicely.

I will post some pics of the car stipped asap!

Brent

[jamin]

I assume you are stateside, if you have trouble getting the wire LMK and I'll get one from him and send it over.

If I were you I'd keep the blue plate, it's the one thing that really shouts 'KINWALD', just my opinion, looking forward to seeing your progress.

[slapshot1979]

If I were you I'd keep the blue plate, it's the one thing that really shouts 'KINWALD', just my opinion, looking forward to seeing your progress.[/quote]


Defenatly keep the blue anodized stuff, if you dont want the motor plate LMK we could trade for a shiny one

[Brent J]

The only issue with the blue anodising on the motor plate is the condition of the bottom face... Not sure if I will get a colour match.. I don't really want to leave it the way it is!

On another not - are there any clever guys making repro decals for xxcrke?

Cheers, brent

[Brent J]

Yet another question!

Are there any good contacts that make quality Repro stickers? I'm looking for Losi xxcr Kinwald Edition stickers!

Cheers!
Brent

[jamin]

Are there any good contacts that make quality Repro stickers? I'm looking for Losi xxcr Kinwald Edition stickers!

Brent

I don't know of any, but I think bearrickster has a spare original sheet that he may part with, but be warned, he paid a premium for them so expect to pay top dollar...

[Brent J]

Slow moving to date but I have secured some new Trinity wing buttons, wing wire, and a used Novak Cyclone ESC that I am hoping will clean up to an as new condition!

I will post pics as they arrive!

I have an as new motor in a box of goodies I have been collecting over the years.. From memory it is a Dirtinator 13x2... Ill dig it out tonight!

Next on the hunt is a set of New Fr and Rr wheels with lexan covers that I have my eye on! I will also look for some tyres and a new lexan shell and wing!

[Brent J]

Few small parts i have begun to gather......

Some Losi Foam Things and i will probably put the 10x3 D3 in there with the Novak cyclone i just recently purchased.

I have a very old Jr's Choice - shame its not in better condition. i will be putting it in my JRX2 which is my next build!

[jamin]

Wow, some old skool motors there, love the Reedy one, used to run one of them all those years ago...

[Brent J]

Hi all,

Im still trying to collect parts and also waiting for purchases to arrive by post!

I have a question:

I have sent a PM to MrLexan to get hold of a xxcr kinwald body but i have not heard from him. Is he still making bodies...anyone else?

Cheers!