Legendary RC Car Reborn! Losi Mini JRX2
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- The speculation and waiting is over, it’s real, the Losi Mini JRX2 Buggy has been unveiled and you can find it here: bit.ly/3eqi6M0 This is truly an exciting release for the hobby and long time enthusiasts. The Team Losi JRX2 played a major role in shaping the RC Racing scene. The buggy has been brought back in 1/16 scale making it fun for anyone of any skill level and no you don’t even need to be a racer. This mighty RTR mini looks just like the original and in this video Greg goes over all the details you need to know about this buggy, some comparisons with the original and of course we’ve got some drive time so you can see it in action
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We’re pretty excited about the Losi Mini JRX2 release, which you can find here: snp.link/bc9bf0d9 It’s truly an exciting release for the hobby and long-time enthusiasts. Would you like to see option parts available for the buggy? If so, which ones?
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Should have been 10th scale
When are they goi g to make a mini 8ight 2.0 😭😭😭😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
Looks like Losi hit a homerun with this one. Us old guys love the vintage throwbacks. Gonna have to get one.
They Did! I think those like me that have an original in pieces will love being able to just go wheel the mini and have a great time remembering the good ol days!
one??? in our biased opinion you need all 3 :)
Just preordered the blue one. I like how its got some differences from the Mini T/B, they didnt just slap a body on that chassis
Nice choice! Enjoy!!
Man, looking at this cements my thought that modern day 2wd and 4wd rc buggies are just BUTT UGLY!! What happened??
This thing (along with all the Kyosho Legend Re-Releases)is beautiful!!
I had the pleasure of meeting Ron Rossetti one of the designers of the prototype jrx2. He came into the hobby shop I was employed at to say hi to the owner. In hand he had the hand machined all aluminum jrx2 prototype. I’ll never forget that meeting.
I LOVE THIS!!!
I guarantee a release of the JRX-T in the near future too 😀
A brushless JRX Pro version would be great.... And some hop-ups (how awesome would a little Hydra-Drive be)
Come on Associated, release a little gold pan RC10! What are you waiting for 🤔🤔
I want X-Pattern Tires! 😆
@@rcdriver 💯% 👍
little Hydra-Drive!!!! ohhh man #tlrtuned
Man I'm blown away and excited to see this release! Bought my first Team Losi JRX-2 back in 1989 when I was a Team Driver for my LHS. Won a ton of races with it. I had to do the rear arm conversion on it to replace the 5-link rear suspension. THIS was the buggy that gave many Team Associated RC-10's in my area a run for their money! Can't wait to pick one of these classics up and display on my shelf next to my OG JRX-2 that currently lives a happy life on my shelf!
Awesome. I hope I can find all my parts to get mine back together and do the same thing!
@@rcdriver that would be great! Would love to see a vid of it completed someday!
AE Needs to make a 1/16 RC10 GOLDPAN!!! this would start a "Retro 1/16 class"
Honestly it would be really cool!
Could you imagine??? 😁
AGREED. I need it.
Transponder Port! .... going to have to bring that up in the next development meeting!
Yes please!
You should bring up having the micro-t make a comeback too 👀👀
@@tnt6656 does it have to be the same design or can it be a new platform ?
@@LosiRacing new platform in 1/36 would be great 👍🏻
@@LosiRacing Anything new in 1/36th would be great. Also bringing back parts support for the originals would be amazing. I'd love to get my old micros up and running again without paying scalper prices for parts
Total flashback! I had my JRX2 painted just like the black box art. May need to order one.
I got very recently (as a middle aged guy) into RC as we got our daugether an Arrma Mojave ( which was a bit of an overkill - and a steep curve for me repair-wise), but it got me really interested and I got a blue JRx2 for Christmas (boys will be boys). I love it. What really impresses me how good the throttle control is and how incredibly small the turning circle is - both together mean that one can run this car indoors very easily - just get some marking plates, set up a track and learn. In my view this is a great car for a beginner to learn to drive and learn basic maintenance (shocks, etc). I don't have the urge to tune the car - I would rather get a 1:10 or 1:8 brushless car later and keep this for the tighter spaces. I really think that Losi nailed this one - it may serve as a drive down the memory lane for some and excellent first car for others. I am in the later category. It will not be my only car for the long run, but for now I need to lern to drive and for that this car is perfect. I think it may profit from a bit thicker oil in the rear and maybe longer and a bit stiffer springs, but it is not a must - certainly not for indoor/flat tracks.
Love those closeup shots!!!! By far the best video I've found on the JRx2. Great job! This is on my Christmas list and makes me smile everytime I watching it run.
AWESOME!!!!! I switched from my RC10 to the Jrx-2 sometime in 89 or so. It wasn't brand new but new enough. I instantly retired the RC10 and turned it into a RC10T eventually and kept racing the X2. Had Schumacher tires all the way around. The 4x front tires made it go around the dirt tracks much better. So many awesome memories. I might have to get this just for fun.
Wow...Memory unlocked. X pattern tires.
Oh man, talk about nostalgia!
dude the classic rc cars from 1990 to 1980s look so sick! and this looks just like a classic rc car and it has the perfect speed for my school show and tell.
Oh yea I had a JRX2 back in the day. No lie , like 2 nights ago I was thinking how cool a re-release of a JRX2 would be. 😁
Nice! Now start thinking about a JRXT. It needs to happen. 😂🤣
Great idea on X pattern tires!! They would be amazing! Sooo nostalgic!
Right!? Fingers crossed! lol
There should be more vintage buggies. They look so much better than modern ones. Put this body on the mini b and it would be perfect.
I had a Tamiya Fox. The Losi came out just after and really changed RC from there. I'm getting one of these, they are just too cool and as you said, brings back memories.
I have an Original in my rafters, I remember seeing the pre production one on Gary Keys’s kitchen table.(his wife babysat me before school)
Wow! Thats cool
Just ordered one love the vintage rc cars more than new stuff!
OMG so excited!! My original has 4 holes though on the 5 link! Weird. I whish it didn't come RTR and I hope I can get a clear body and paint it like my original from '89. Would look nice sitting together ❤️
I’m guessing a lot of JRX2 fans will have Mini Me’s on the shelf lol
The extra 2 holes and battery box were updated after the original launch :) ... what Greg has is rare!!
@@LosiRacing I had that battery holder too but would snap easily. After purchasing a few I updated also to the new one like the mini JRX2 has
I’ve restored all 3 original jrx plate style cars, the jrx2, pro and jrxt. Excited to get the mini. My only gripe is there isn’t a kit version.
I was never able to grab a JRX2, always been pricey kinda like the gold pans, but they’ve always looked like a ton of fun! I really need to get one of these little revamps!
Now if only we could get the Traxxas Blue Eagle, the Tamiya King Cab, JR-XT, an all of them in kit form...that would be awesome.
I wish more cars were available as kits too. I learned a lot as a kid by putting them together.
I ordered the black JRXPro. I love the black with pink wheels. Like you said, I wonder if they’ll make a brushless one with the Pro name. I don’t care how slow it is, look at that motor decal! That’s staying in there! How cool!
Excellent point! That motor decal is awesome!
@@rcdriver Thank you for taking the motor out and showing. A lot of detail went into that sticker and people like me notice that 🤣🤣
Why o why won't Traxxas do a rerelease of the trx1? Even as a mini.
Would prefer a true 10th scale. Just for parts of my shelf queen. Prices are outrageous.
I owned the original JRXT and JRX2 as well, even raced against the shakiest Radio in the West, Gil Losi Jr in Dallas! Love they kept the trailing arms, this brings back great memories!
I'm looking at my original JRX-T right now. Didn't know there was a market for these vintage RCs.
Vintage RC is huge! Kicking myself for all of my early cars I let go.
Very Big!!!!
I just ordered that exact color. It was an instabuy for me.
Ordered 2! I've raced for decades and started with the XX series. We got a perfect scale backyard mini track due to covid and raced Mini 8ights and T 2.0s on it. The mini B and T... just don't drive right on true dirt that isn't blue grooved/constantly groomed. SO STOKED on this. Maybe they'll bring the XX series back too as a mini! (hopefully minus the top plate lol)
Awesome! Have fun when they arrive!
I had a old kyosho buggy in the 90s love seeing retro RCs come back
I did run losi shocks on my associated cars. I'm glad the jrx2 is back in a smaller size
I was 10 years old when the original was first released. I only had Kyosho and Traxxas money back then. Two stick radios with the three foot chrome antenna. I did eventually manage to get one. Back then, you were either a Losi guy or Associated. I’m still a Losi fan to this day. I’ll probably get the red for the shelf and the pro for fun!
I used to race a jrxt truck. I won the north american coca cola challenge championship in the 2wd dirt open class in the early 90s with it. I still have it somewhere. There were a ton of pictures of it everywhere. People were pissed I walked all over them with the budget model lol.
EPIC! Cannot wait to race these at RCM!
Oh it will be awesome!
I shelfed my gold pan Rc10's and bought the Jrx2 and used it as my main racing buggy back in the day.
Nice. Pre-ordered mine can't wait to get it. Love your videos
So Cool! Have fun with it!!
Just bought mine yesterday love it
Flash back . I had the jrx2 truck loved it . I had to order one . I bought the black one. I had the og associated rc10 and 10t. I liked my associated cars but the losi in my opinion handled better.
That’s a great looking buggy! I don’t usually go for the mini RCs but yeah this one has my attention.
My first RC was a Losi Jr-T kit and soon after had a Losi truck with that same rear suspension JrXT??? Quality. Most of what we bashed back then were the race kits.
I recently bought one of these. I still have my original 1/10 scale JRX2 I got when I was a kid. It’s still setup and in working order. It’s the only car I have left from when I was a kid. The moment I found out about these 1/16 versions, I bought one. It’s a fun little car. Teaching my 3 yr old how to use the wheel to steer while I control the throttle. I live on a few acres and told wifey I’m building a track for these little 1/16 cars. Lots of fun and absolutely brings back memories.
These are on sale Buy 1 get ine free until the 21st at Horizon Hobby. I picked up the black/pink for my wife and blue one for me. Tons of fun!
I gotta get one of these. I run two late B1’s still. I know the new stuff is faster but doesn’t look as good!
I need several! Mini JRX2, JRXT, JRX Pro, JRX Pro Se! Get the 3D printer ready!!!!!
More is better! Sounds like you have some fun projects ahead of you planned.
I think it would be really cool if you did a project series rebuilding that old jrx2 I would watch it
I remember the "battle" between Losi and TA, and electronic speed controllers were a rarity around my area. Lots of Magnum and Magnum Jr. remotes. Now no crystals, built in electronic ESC, and no giant 7.2 batteries lol
I just pre-ordered mine. Cant wait to get it.
Cool! Enjoy!
I'm easing back into RC after a ~30yr "break" and I just discovered this channel, really enjoying your content. Could you share how you managed to take those cool shots starting at around 10:58? Did you strap a GoPro to your foot?! Great video, going to see if you have one on the Mini-B next (I'm sure you do), so I can compare and make a decision on which one to start with. 🤩
Welcome back to RC! GoPro on a pole for the closeup shots.
@@rcdriver thanks Greg! So this means you had a helper doing the filming while you were controlling the buggy, right? Just curious from a filming perspective
It needs to have the multi color spur gears like the hydra drive ones.
Ohhhh! That would be cool!
Now we need a mini JrxT, ...mini Traxxas Blue Eagle....mini Tamiya Hardbody Nissan.... Just mini-fy all of them!
my thing with this car is that it was slower then i was hoping for (seems slower then the one in this video for some reason), also a screw came off one of the steering arms on the first drive, looks great though
also my first car was a original mini T, and i got a replacement original a few years ago.
this would be so much fun to race with a mini t 2.0!
In 88 my friend had the Losi jrx2 and I had (and still have) the Team associated RC-10 Graphite
Pre-ordered the box art mini, now I need to get my JRX2 body painted box art so I can have twins 😁
Same! I have a clear body waiting. Just have to find the rest of the parts in my storage boxes to get the buggy back together.
@@rcdriver hopefully you find all the parts you need in those boxes, "Vintage" prices can be pretty steep. Went a little overboard on mine but totally worth it!
Great choice not messing with the vintage market. Now we need an original RC10
And Turbo Ultima 😆
Cool RC and great review brother
Awesome....gotta get this too....a losi fan from the 80's....very nostalgic....great video👍
Thanks! Yeah, it brought back a lot of great racing memories while driving the mini!
I still have my original JRx2 and I can't wait to get the mini.
Preordered the pink and black BAY-BEE
Awesome! Enjoy!!
Great video, I had original in 88, I just pre ordered the red
Awesome! Enjoy!
I am seriously disappointed this isn't the 1/10th scale version. Also where is the JRXT? I absolutely loved this rig back in the day. I was stupid and traded mine. I have been waiting a LONG time for a rerelease. Guess I have no hope then if they dont want to impede on the vintage market, understandable. Probably end up buying the mini anyway just for the cool factor. I also really wish this was a kit, I am not a fan of the electronics. To each their own I guess. I do have to give Losi a huge tip of the hat. This thing rocks. I love the colors!
I would love a JRX or JRX2 1/10 re-release as a kit.
I'm with you. The original Mini-t really, REALLY soured my opinion on anything smaller than 1/10 scale.
Yes we need a jrxt version!
Awesome review as always! I bagged one, expected delivery tomo! This buggy was so popular over here back in '88 but sadly I never had one......made do with my Tamiya Astute, actually think I had the Super Astute with the special transmition along with my Terra Scorcher! Oh but way still favouring my Hotshot 2 strangely 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Got her ordered. My first losi was a jrx pro se
Awesome! Enjoy!!
I hope they make some hop ups for it
I wonder how far off is a JRXT? That thing is pretty much why we have stadium truck racing today.
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Losi should have brought back the old x pattern rear wheels with this
The 10th can't come fast enough. Haha
Oh man if Associated can release a 1/16 rc10 stealth and Kyosho Ultima Pro😮
DUDE SWEET
True dirt off-road conditions!!!! Love it!!
Yup! Bring back the real spike tires and loamy dirt tracks! 😎
Just run a splitter on servo channel for transponder, that's what we do on our stock mini b's for racing
Yep, that’s what I do. But if they were reworking the ESC, adding in the port would have been nice.
@@rcdriver true ,it would have
I hope they make a 10 scale one kit.
The "Ears" on the transmission case give me hope there will also be a "T" version and that is something I will definitely buy. Also nice to see they went away from the Phillip's head screws and nylon wheel nuts!
update, they made a T version
@@thatmarred_mustang update, I got mine today from my LHS.
Great review Lois knocked it out the park with this release looks awesome 😎
I had a double x I painted it yellow and purple like roadrunner logo on it and it had paddle tires the thing was awesome....
Sir could you please not dirty up my advertisement .lol great video as always.
I bring a brush to sweep off your logo every time. 😁😉😜😂
I had the jrx pro, love it, many wins with it. I wish I still had it
Wish I still had my Pro too.
Looks like Losi got the measurements wrong. It is 1/18 scale and binoculars are highly recommended.
What is the difference between the 3 editions RED BLUE BLACK. SUCH A KOOL BUGGY
Not sure about that open diff in the gearbox - all the grease just leaves the diff itself openly into the gearbox itself. Hopefully 3rd parties make a closed gear diff or a ball diff
It’s just like the Mini-B. For stock racing I use the Tamiya anti-wear grease which is super sticky. It stays put for a while. Not sure if an MIP ball diff can be transferred over. Might require new driveshafts.
Wow it's soooo nice!!! Can't wait!
Great fun loving this Losi buggy it's quite quick too 👍
Great review as always Greg 🙂
Thanks so much! Always appreciate your comments. You’re the best 🤗
@@rcdriver thank you 🙂
wish they would have released it in a kit
When they make a mini 4x4 I'll be all over that
Anyone know of a good budget 1:10 buggy available in the US other than the Bandit?
Is it leaking grease from the rear end like the mini b too? 😭
They cost $400 here in New Zealand 🇳🇿 i really want one just for a shelf queen.
Gotta have one! Still have my original JRX2, hey Losi how about some replacement parts for the old ones I need some shocks! And how about a JRXT version?
can not find replacement tires over stock tires anywhere!
YAYEAH!!! Let's go!!
What are the Orange Buggys in the back ground? Sorry new to the hobby.
This is amazing 👍 also it sort of looks like the original mini t wheels and tires would mount right up?
Bobmb lil car
How long does a battery pack last
Absolutely love it! I’m going to talk to my local track to see if they may start a class for these. How would a transponder be hooked up? Anyone know? Thanks for the video Greg!
You just need to use a Y-Harness inline with the servo to power the transponder. Just like the Mini-B. Really wish they gave us a separate port on the ESC/ RX redesign though.
Hey Greg, will the Spektrum SLT3 transmitter bind with that ESC/receiver combo ?
Why not 10th scale cant find mine