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Losi LXT build with hopups

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 2:19 pm
by mikea96
Finally going to start my LXT build. Mostly new parts including aftermarket parts. Just waiting for a couple items to get here and I can start. I had a nice used chassis to use then found this new one but it wasn't cheap.

Re: Losi LXT build with hopups

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:06 pm
by Lavigna
Damn, that is a great looking hoard of parts. Should be a very nice build. That RPM top brace is such a nice upgrade on these. Keep the pictures coming.

I still want to someday build a LXT and Junior T. I have never had either. I will be following your build to see what I can learn. Thanks!

Re: Losi LXT build with hopups

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:27 pm
by mikea96
Thank you! Titanium hinge pins just showed up so now just waiting on nip motor plate, rod ends, titanium turnbuckles and new springs.

Re: Losi LXT build with hopups

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:18 pm
by mikea96
Ok finally got started with the front end assembly. I have a set of NIP tecnacraft turnbuckles on the way and that is my last major piece required besides a body. More to come shortly.

Re: Losi LXT build with hopups

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:53 pm
by GoMachV
You need one of our battery straps Mike! 8) they are new-old-stock

Re: Losi LXT build with hopups

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:00 pm
by mikea96
I was about to order one when a new stock battery box popped up on ebay. Wish I could find a picture of what they look like installed.

Re: Losi LXT build with hopups

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:15 pm
by GoMachV
I’ll have to do some searching... there is a pic somewhere lol!

Re: Losi LXT build with hopups

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 8:30 am
by matt1ptkn
Do you have any plans in mind for the body, yet?

Re: Losi LXT build with hopups

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:17 am
by mikea96
Not yet was just thinking TBG repop!

Re: Losi LXT build with hopups

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 3:31 am
by Lavigna
Looking good. Did RPM make rear arms for the LXT?

Re: Losi LXT build with hopups

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:41 am
by mikea96
I dont think they did they only made the front arms.

Re: Losi LXT build with hopups

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:15 pm
by aconsola
GoMachV wrote: Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:15 pm I’ll have to do some searching... there is a pic somewhere lol!
It doesn't easily fit with the RPM front upper brace as the rpm part is bulkier around the attachment points making it harder to flex the battery holder, but it does fit.

Re: Losi LXT build with hopups

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:20 pm
by mikea96
Thanks for the photo and I definitely like how that looks.

Re: Losi LXT build with hopups

Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:00 pm
by mikea96
Got more done today! Went to assemble the tecnacraft turnbuckles and they are way to long so I'm guessing they were miss packaged so will have to go another route now.

Re: Losi LXT build with hopups

Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:43 pm
by GoMachV
Looks great mike!

flip that battery brace over :wink: