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Jack Johnson '88 Optima/Losi

Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:11 pm
by R-NO
Found this in an old RCCA.
Enjoy!
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Re: Jack Johnson '88 Optima/Losi

Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:32 pm
by Bongo Fury
Very cool, Thanks!

I believe Tony Neisinger also experimented with the 5 link on a 4wd. Not sure, but I thought it was a Yokomo??? :?

Re: Jack Johnson '88 Optima/Losi

Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:34 pm
by Mr. ED
Now I know what I should have done with my ultima pro chassis :idea:
I bet I'll be a couple parts short though :(

Re: Jack Johnson '88 Optima/Losi

Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:44 pm
by mrlexan
PM sent Erik.

I would like to see some more pics of that chassis.

Re: Jack Johnson '88 Optima/Losi

Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:33 am
by GJW
me also thats different :shock:

Re: Jack Johnson '88 Optima/Losi

Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:52 am
by RichieRich
Well, I guess it wasn't successful. :lol: :lol:

Re: Jack Johnson '88 Optima/Losi

Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:40 am
by Mr. ED
RichieRich wrote:Well, I guess it wasn't successful. :lol: :lol:
It may have failed for very different reasons than performance.
For starters, the design is cool but has very little commercial foundation.

Re: Jack Johnson '88 Optima/Losi

Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:06 am
by Dr. Robotnik
What an awesome looking car. Somebody make one! 8)

Re: Jack Johnson '88 Optima/Losi

Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:28 am
by Mr. ED
Dr. Robotnik wrote:What an awesome looking car. Somebody make one! 8)
 
Well, I just opened the small box I keep for imperial stuff, and remembered I sold every 5-link part I had in a bulk deal to one of the members here.
My mid will have to continue it's life with lazer suspension parts I guess :mrgreen:

Re: Jack Johnson '88 Optima/Losi

Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:52 pm
by highwayracer
The five link setup was actually pretty common when it first came out. I remember seeing a schumacher cat with that conversion.

Regards,
highwayracer

Re: Jack Johnson '88 Optima/Losi

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:45 pm
by JK Racing
I wonder if I could piece together a XX4 with a 5-link rear end? I have a spare beat up chassis I can start measuring things up with.

I dont want to use my NIP 5 link kit though....off to ebay to search...