Some pics of my Lazer ZX-5

[littlened]

I've had this shell for a few month but only just got round to changing it. I didn't like the standard Lazer shell so I bought one off the net and a guy on here called (Keith) painted it for me, and a grand job he did anarl.

[stampede vxlboy]

nice shock ansmann the paint job ok but seen alot better but ok

[Kifogrande]

Glad you like it! Looks like a focus rally car to me! Do 1 stampy!

[coolcars782]

Originally Posted by littlened

I've had this shell for a few month but only just got round to changing it. I didn't like the standard Lazer shell so I bought one off the net and a guy on here called (Keith) painted it for me, and a grand job he did anarl.

Thats a fit paint job mate

[stampede vxlboy]

its nice but i would of had a diffrent design but a good paint job . how much to do a shell for a hpi cyber 10b like dans madrat

[kek23k]

Lookin' good

[littlened]

I suppose design is always going to divide opinion, but I love it.

Probably need to spend some money on some decent mods now, I've already replaced the wheels, tyres and inserts. The shell, brushless motor (4.5t), ESC and 2.4Ghz radio gear. I broke the suspension arms on the front so they've been replaced with alloy ones.

Next I think are some changes to the differential to replace the plastic CV's to the metal ones, then maybe start replacing the wishbones etc for the 3 holes ones.

[littlened]

Originally Posted by stampede vxlboy

nice shock ansmann the paint job ok but seen alot better but ok

The paint job itself if spot on mate, especially when you consider that the logo's on the shell aint stickers!

[mikeyscott]

Is it the ZX5 RTR with mods?

[littlened]

Originally Posted by mikeyscott

Is it the ZX5 RTR with mods?

Yeh, it's the RTR version.

I bought it back in June to start racing again, I've only raced it once so far and that was a few month back (been really busy with work).

I kind of thought I'd buy a cheap car, replace the electrics and then replace bits for better bits as they broke.

Straight away I've noticed the plastic CV's are a worry, they're not causing any issues at the minute, but I'm certain they won't last long.

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by littlened

Yeh, it's the RTR version.

I bought it back in June to start racing again, I've only raced it once so far and that was a few month back (been really busy with work).

I kind of thought I'd buy a cheap car, replace the electrics and then replace bits for better bits as they broke.

Straight away I've noticed the plastic CV's are a worry, they're not causing any issues at the minute, but I'm certain they won't last long.

That's exactly what a couple of people found racing them at our club. Shame there aren't any other ZX5s at our club, the 4WD of choice seems to be the Cat SX

[littlened]

Originally Posted by mikeyscott

That's exactly what a couple of people found racing them at our club. Shame there aren't any other ZX5s at our club, the 4WD of choice seems to be the Cat SX

When I raced when I was younger, about 14 year ago, I always had CAT's, but they're so expensive now, especially when starting off.

I'm sure the ZX5 will last me at least another year before it needs to be replaced, if not longer. If I replace parts as I go and it's driving well, there's no reason I'll need to replace it.

Some people say the RTR version was crap, but to me it was good value for money. Maybe long term a more expensive kit would have made more sense, but moding the RTR also provides me with valuable experience.