52LikesTeam Losi JRXS Type-R
04-10-2007, 07:12 PM
#3091
I switched to the Platinum LiPo from the Carbon to do some testing, and wow, it's a really good fit! The rear bulkheads seem like they were intentionally squared off to handle the size of this battery perfectly.
It's good to see these design considerations being added to cars (Type-R, Mi3), not only because I hope for a LiPo-friendly future, but because it helps settle on a "standard" size for the use of LiPo, intentional or not. With cars being designed specifically to handle this size pack, it makes perfect sense for other companies to follow their lead (with the hard case, dammit) and build cases to the same dimensions. That could lead (hopefully) to other manufacturers creating optional chassis that have a rectangle milled into them to fit the LiPo packs rather than try and shoehorn something into the slots cut for NiMH. If there's a standard (spoken or otherwise) size, it makes those kinds of optional parts more reasonable to produce. Anybody releasing a LiPo pack now would almost definitely want to make it the same size as Orion's pack. A standard size has been one of the barriers of acceptance, and it's good to see at least that one slowly fading away.
It's good to see these design considerations being added to cars (Type-R, Mi3), not only because I hope for a LiPo-friendly future, but because it helps settle on a "standard" size for the use of LiPo, intentional or not. With cars being designed specifically to handle this size pack, it makes perfect sense for other companies to follow their lead (with the hard case, dammit) and build cases to the same dimensions. That could lead (hopefully) to other manufacturers creating optional chassis that have a rectangle milled into them to fit the LiPo packs rather than try and shoehorn something into the slots cut for NiMH. If there's a standard (spoken or otherwise) size, it makes those kinds of optional parts more reasonable to produce. Anybody releasing a LiPo pack now would almost definitely want to make it the same size as Orion's pack. A standard size has been one of the barriers of acceptance, and it's good to see at least that one slowly fading away.
04-11-2007, 02:09 AM
#3092
Tech Adept
Originally Posted by Capelracer
Top layshaft is slightly bent - the spur gear gets a bit of a wobble up - pulled it all apart & checked & it's definately the layshaft at fault. I'll be all over the 1st aftermarket strengthened one to come out.
04-11-2007, 05:57 AM
#3094
Originally Posted by Capelracer
Ready for outdoor setup - B*LL*CKS!! There was no swaybars, oil or springs to build it with the outdoor setup straight outta the box. Now, I don't expect these things to be in there usually, but after all the "there's rubber/asphalt setup included" I was expecting to build that setup straight out of the box - if I'd known I needed extra parts I would have ordered them when I purchased the car, now I'm waiting another 4 days until I can get it finished.
what's the oil? spring? that came with the kit?
04-11-2007, 06:51 AM
#3096
Originally Posted by RBLove
Sorry to hear of your trouble. As for the layshaft being bent. I am sure Losi will replace this part for you. Contact Horizon Hobby about the part.
I am sure once you set the car on the track your troubles will be forgotten. the car is money!
I am sure once you set the car on the track your troubles will be forgotten. the car is money!
Give me a shout bro.
Blake
04-11-2007, 07:09 AM
#3098
Tech Adept
Originally Posted by Keith Billanti
the lay shaft is thin.. and you can bend it.
im 99.9% sure that the old cars will fit, if you arent into the trick lightweight one.
KB
im 99.9% sure that the old cars will fit, if you arent into the trick lightweight one.
KB
04-11-2007, 07:16 AM
#3099
Originally Posted by xtaiji
Nope. U can't bend it. Try it.
04-11-2007, 07:20 AM
#3100
Tech Adept
Originally Posted by Yeti35
Either contact Hodge and he will have a new one sent out, or just get the shaft from the old car at your LHS. I believe the old one should work as well, they spacing all looks the same to me.
I already have contact a distributer.(not US)
04-11-2007, 09:07 AM
#3101
Originally Posted by Yeti35
Either contact Hodge and he will have a new one sent out, or just get the shaft from the old car at your LHS. I believe the old one should work as well, they spacing all looks the same to me.
I think Hebert broke one at one point..
04-11-2007, 09:46 AM
#3102
HK not have this car ,
& i'm saw many online shop sold out spare parts !
& i'm saw many online shop sold out spare parts !
04-11-2007, 12:09 PM
#3103
Tech Initiate
Added a picture of thre wiring with brushed motor, think it looks pretty neat
04-11-2007, 01:13 PM
#3104
Type R wiring
Heres mine also quite neat I think. I also think it warants a CCF as the fans need to come accros a tad on both fans.
Cheers Malc
Cheers Malc
