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Old 02-05-2012
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Ok next up is my idea of a upgraded Losi XX4 the 4X from 2008

Photo 1 - this was the 1st proto using a flat CF chassis to make sure everything fits before the mould is made for the tub chassis.

Photo 2 - This is comparing the car against a 501

Photo 3 - The tubbed version of the car, i am pretty sure Simon Reeves and Brian Preddy ran the car, problem i had was it really needed some aluminium parts like the motor plate instead of plastic which flex a lot. And with a XX4 rear end and a Cat SX front end, it would be to expensive to produce a kit as you need two donor cars. But with 3mm pitch and wider belts it was better suited for brushless and lipos.
When I ran the car at Eden Park it was really good, but like Jonathan said it needed 2 parts made out of alloy, as when the motor got hot the heat transfer caused the motor mount to twist and flex, as it was made from delrin.
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