Broken XX-T

[Team-Losi XX-T]

I just got a used Team-Losi XX-T from my uncle. Something on it is broken And I need to now how to fix it


Here are some pics of the truck and broken part

[phe600]

I can not see very well since pictures are quite blury. But itt seems to me you have a broken rear pivot block. You can find these on ebay often. I recommend puchasing the Trinity blue anodized aluminum version. However there is a stardard rear pivot block on ebay right now. The item number is 290330050396. Good luck.

Eric

[Team-Losi XX-T]

Thanks I'll try to get some better photos I was kinda in a rush sooooooooooooo.

So hopefully I can get one of those pivot blocks

[Alan]

Yeah better photos would help, have you got a motor/esc/radio etc.? Must have a nice uncle

[Team-Losi XX-T]

Yea I must really have a nice uncle. He gave me 6 battery packs, 6 motors, 2 quick chargers, and a 2 pairs of wheels

Here are some better pics. My camera's pretty old.


first pic is of the broken block

second is a bottom view of the broken block

third is a block thats not broken

last is a better pic of the truck itself



P.S. Is my rc truck a vintage?

[Alan]

Do you have Adobe Reader?
Here is the explode view of your kit which may help you out
http://web.archive.org/web/20010612115000/www.teamlosi.com/pdfs/exploded/xxt.pdf

[Briguy]

In my book it is not vintage , yet . The JrX line is vintage . This is what you need -

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Zoom.aspx?ProdID=LOSA2113&Index=0

http://www.losipartshouse.com/servlet/the-21098/LOSA2113-R-Pivot-Block%2C2/Detail

[Team-Losi XX-T]

O.K. Sweet. I can finally drive it. It hasn't been tested since like 2000 I think. Thats when my uncle broke it.

Also, Is it a good idea to start hobbies at a young age? im 12 and really facinated with Team Losi.


Thanks

[Team-Losi XX-T]

The next one im gunna get is probably this one


http://www.losi.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0103

[Alan]

The next one im gunna get is probably this one


http://www.losi.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0103

The XXT is a 2wd stadium race truck whereas the High Roller is a 2wd monster truck for bashing and jumping etc. If that is all you are intended in doing there yeah it would be fine especially for the price they go for.

[Team-Losi XX-T]

Cool. I looked at a hobby store near me and it said they were selling it for only $123.00


Im probably going to get a new body for my XX-T. The one I have is pretty ruined as you can tell by the pics.


Thanks for all of your guys help. Im going to get that pivot block and make a video once I get my XX-T up and running again.

Wish me good luck

[Briguy]

O.K. Sweet. I can finally drive it. It hasn't been tested since like 2000 I think. Thats when my uncle broke it.

Also, Is it a good idea to start hobbies at a young age? im 12 and really facinated with Team Losi.


Thanks

I think so as I started R.C. when I was 8 years old and that was many , many years ago .

[Team-Losi XX-T]

When was that? How old are you now?

Anyways my dad is making me take apart the truck and rebuilding it it again with new parts and stuff. I wonder if I could change the motor?

[Briguy]

When was that? How old are you now?

Anyways my dad is making me take apart the truck and rebuilding it it again with new parts and stuff. I wonder if I could change the motor?

LOL , I`m 33 now . It is good your dad is making you take it apart and rebuilding it . You will learn how the truck works and how to make any other future repairs . If you don`t have the manual print off the one Alan posted . You can change the motor but for playing in the yard and road I would suggest either a stock or 19 turn motor . But will need to change the gear on motor [ pinion gear] which depends on what motor you get and spur gear size . Losi spur gears are color coded and the Kevlar gears are all same color but labeled .

[Alan]

$123 is that for the High Roller? That is a pretty good price.

[Team-Losi XX-T]

Ya. The hobby shop near me sells them for 30 bucks less.

But, since I have to buy new parts for my XX-T, I can't get it.

[Alan]

Have you tested to see if the motor/esc/radio and everything else works?

[Team-Losi XX-T]

Ya, when my uncle gave it to me he charged up a battery, but then remembered he forgot the controller. It's and old Airtronics controller worth like $200. He brought it the next day and I ran it. Thats when I saw the broken rear pivot block. Soooo I ran it out and now im waiting to get it fixed. I'll try and get photos soon

[Matt Sunderlage]

The next one im gunna get is probably this one


http://www.losi.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0103

Get a Desert Truck it's not much more money and alot more fun!!!!!!!!:D

[Team-Losi XX-T]

Ok I'll try and convince my dad to let me get another one, while he can get his fat butt up and get me my part.

[Briguy]

Look around and go to your hobby shop and check them out in person . Get what YOU want , not what someone on a forum tells you to get . Everyone likes something different , while the Desert Truck might be more fun to Matt it might not be to you .

[Matt Sunderlage]

The DT is great because it's $230, RTR, quite durable, and has a gear diff.:D
There are lots of ways to drive a radio contolled car all being fun!!!
I have a XX-T graphite "skeleton" I could pass off to you if interested.....;)

[Briguy]

Again , it might be fun to you as it might not be to others and vise versa .

[Y2KGTP]

Amain has the RTR Strike for 209+ shipping. :D

[Briguy]

So when are you buying one ?

[Team-Losi XX-T]

Umm maybe on 10-2-09, Which is my b-day. Or maybe a day after that. Im not that sure, but hopefully on my b-day.


(Im say 10-2-09 because if I tomorrow it would seem as if it would be 10-3 instead of 10-2).