Team Losi JRXS Type-R
#5626
1217 and 2223 are the numbers for the arms according to the kit. Only thing I see different on Losi's site for the other two numbers is they are calling them EA3 but that is supposed to be what they all were. 9741 and 9862 are not even numbers listed for the shorter arms from the old kit. The short arms for the old kit are as follows 9739A for front and 9168A for the rear. So maybe they changed the number for the newer better molded arms, but that would not make much sense. Hopefully Todd or Ron will stop in and tell us what the difference is.
#5628
Larry and I ran pretty much identical setups at the IIC. I think my setup was just a little different, but not too much where the cars would drive too differently.
My setup should be on the Losi website any day now. I gave it to Hodgimoto so whenever he gets the chance, it will be up there.
My setup should be on the Losi website any day now. I gave it to Hodgimoto so whenever he gets the chance, it will be up there.
#5629
Tech Lord
iTrader: (32)
Sorry to hear about Horsham. I wish I could share, we could use more carpet racers around here. I'm moving to a place in the spring where the carpet track just closed, and the racers have managed to get together and form a club, buy carpet, and hold races at the fairgrounds. Hopefully it works out for them, I'd really miss the rug.
I'm going back to foam (and NiMH, bleh) next week, and was thinking about using Schreff's Horsham setup from a couple of months ago as a starting point. We don't have high traction at the moment, though I think we're going to start spraying Paragon again.
I'm going back to foam (and NiMH, bleh) next week, and was thinking about using Schreff's Horsham setup from a couple of months ago as a starting point. We don't have high traction at the moment, though I think we're going to start spraying Paragon again.
#5630
Tech Fanatic
1217 and 2223 are the numbers for the arms according to the kit. Only thing I see different on Losi's site for the other two numbers is they are calling them EA3 but that is supposed to be what they all were. 9741 and 9862 are not even numbers listed for the shorter arms from the old kit. The short arms for the old kit are as follows 9739A for front and 9168A for the rear. So maybe they changed the number for the newer better molded arms, but that would not make much sense. Hopefully Todd or Ron will stop in and tell us what the difference is.
#5632
LOSA9742 is the JRXS "short" arms in EA3. LOSA9862 is the JRXS "Short" arms for the JRXS.
#5633
#5634
Tech Addict
iTrader: (2)
First Run / Caster block
Being new to the hobby/club in my area, I began practicing with a 1/18 scale kit back in Feb of this year. And now I have upgraded to the type-r and I got the chance to run it for the first time tonight. I must say that I created some interest with this kit as I felt like a seasoned veteran running consistent fast laps around the track. The car handles so well, I was astonished and speachless. Currently, I am the only one running the kit at the club, but I think things may change because members were asking to look at it. Most members at the club run xray.
After studying and reading thru the posts this thread, I was torn between the '007 and the type-r. But after running it for the first time, I don't regret choosing this kit. I felt that I could drive the car to its limits with ease based on the setup provided in the manual. The car handles so well, like others have mentioned in this thread, the car is the real deal.
My only beef about it, is that on my second run tonight I broke a front caster block. I got a little too close to the wall and it rubbed up against the wood. The caster block broke on the bottom side. So that was the end of my run.
Disappointing, to say the least but I still felt good based on the consistency of laps. A seasoned veteran would say oh well, and that is exactly how I have to take it. Hopefully I can stay away from the walls
equipment used for tonight's run
shock matching tool - excellent piece of equipment (I love this thing)
Novak 10.5 bonded
Novak XBR
M8/Spectrum pro
Don't have a transponder yet, but looking to buy one.
On a final note for now, just wanted to say thanks to the guys who created the kit, you made my evening Hopefully I can challenge some of these guys for the club title (just need to settle my nerves though)
Gordon
After studying and reading thru the posts this thread, I was torn between the '007 and the type-r. But after running it for the first time, I don't regret choosing this kit. I felt that I could drive the car to its limits with ease based on the setup provided in the manual. The car handles so well, like others have mentioned in this thread, the car is the real deal.
My only beef about it, is that on my second run tonight I broke a front caster block. I got a little too close to the wall and it rubbed up against the wood. The caster block broke on the bottom side. So that was the end of my run.
Disappointing, to say the least but I still felt good based on the consistency of laps. A seasoned veteran would say oh well, and that is exactly how I have to take it. Hopefully I can stay away from the walls
equipment used for tonight's run
shock matching tool - excellent piece of equipment (I love this thing)
Novak 10.5 bonded
Novak XBR
M8/Spectrum pro
Don't have a transponder yet, but looking to buy one.
On a final note for now, just wanted to say thanks to the guys who created the kit, you made my evening Hopefully I can challenge some of these guys for the club title (just need to settle my nerves though)
Gordon
#5636
Tech Lord
iTrader: (32)
If you haven't added a "P-Dub" bumper already, that too seem to help avoid parts breakage.
#5637
Super Moderator
iTrader: (239)
A couple of people have mentioned that the axles may extend too far beyond the wheel in some cases, and would be prone to catching on the boards and causing a break. I haven't had this trouble, so I didn't grind mine, but maybe others have, and can share their experiences. I've found the Type-R to be quite tough once the issue was worked out with the original batch of arms.
If you haven't added a "P-Dub" bumper already, that too seem to help avoid parts breakage.
If you haven't added a "P-Dub" bumper already, that too seem to help avoid parts breakage.
this is how far they extend to protect the front arms
#5638
Tech Champion
iTrader: (44)
hey guys,
i got to practice with the new car last night.
at first i was a liitle not happy....that was using box set-up.40 oil instead of 50.the tires i had were a really old set of take-off cs-27.well my buddy lent me a newer set and i compound the whole front and rear.the car had gotten way better.it had a high speed over steer off throttle.and pushed at slow speeds.
so i am going to wait till next week and start going to the back of the book.
but over-all for only one day im not going to make a decision for right now i like my older jrxs better.
i will wait and see.
matt
i got to practice with the new car last night.
at first i was a liitle not happy....that was using box set-up.40 oil instead of 50.the tires i had were a really old set of take-off cs-27.well my buddy lent me a newer set and i compound the whole front and rear.the car had gotten way better.it had a high speed over steer off throttle.and pushed at slow speeds.
so i am going to wait till next week and start going to the back of the book.
but over-all for only one day im not going to make a decision for right now i like my older jrxs better.
i will wait and see.
matt
#5639
hey guys,
i got to practice with the new car last night.
at first i was a liitle not happy....that was using box set-up.40 oil instead of 50.the tires i had were a really old set of take-off cs-27.well my buddy lent me a newer set and i compound the whole front and rear.the car had gotten way better.it had a high speed over steer off throttle.and pushed at slow speeds.
so i am going to wait till next week and start going to the back of the book.
but over-all for only one day im not going to make a decision for right now i like my older jrxs better.
i will wait and see.
matt
i got to practice with the new car last night.
at first i was a liitle not happy....that was using box set-up.40 oil instead of 50.the tires i had were a really old set of take-off cs-27.well my buddy lent me a newer set and i compound the whole front and rear.the car had gotten way better.it had a high speed over steer off throttle.and pushed at slow speeds.
so i am going to wait till next week and start going to the back of the book.
but over-all for only one day im not going to make a decision for right now i like my older jrxs better.
i will wait and see.
matt
#5640
Tech Addict
iTrader: (1)
spring to 17.5F and 15R
shock pos 1F 2R
Front one way
.195 rear axle
Front Kickup (.60 washer under the front pivot)
The car is now as fast as my well known T2... Give it some more time. I think its worth it