Lazer Zx-r restoration

[Ema]

The chassis with the front and the rear ends assembled ...

[Welshy40]

You must make sure that the chassis is for either a mk1 or mk2 chassis as if you sell it without that then someone will be unhappy if its wrong.

Mk1 has a bigger motor space and smaller top deck where a mk2 has a smaller motor area and longer top deck. Mk1 is the better of both as its a better all rounder compared to the mark2

[kek23k]

Damn that looks good! Who's got a zxr they can sell me cheap?

[moth898]

Originally Posted by Ema

The body seems nice, I'm sure it will be ok for a shelf queen and I really have to say that your car look nice and clean also before disassembly .

I also quote Isobarick, I think that both chassis are made of FRP, not the same kind but however a sort of FRP.

You (and all other guys) can see the law-3 is here:
http://www.kyosho.de/?page=shop%2Fpr...t&search=law-3

http://www.kyosho.de/show_preview.ph...pg&title=LAW-3

It might be FRP like you say, but what it is for sure, is twice as stiff. I don't think I will use it in the rebuild, I'm going with what looks estetically the same as the original mk ll chassis.

[kek23k]

It looks a bit like the graphite chassis that Losi used to use on the old jrx, kind of frp/graphite sandwich. This is why it will be much stiffer and also the finish is different.

[Welshy40]

FRP or GRP with a coloured coating. Same material as the schumacher procat.

[Ema]

Another update !!!

The rear shocks are definitely not as in good condition as the front ones, the gold anodization is gone where the shock body hit the spring.




However tonight I will try to fix also this problem !!!

[moth898]

I had the same problem, the springs always curve when compressed. Put piece of clear tape around the shock body for protection because it will happen again.

[Ema]

Originally Posted by moth898

I had the same problem, the springs always curve when compressed. Put piece of clear tape around the shock body for protection because it will happen again.

Thanks for the advice, I will consider using the tape on my runner .
And about this car ... no one will be allowed to compress any shock !

[Ema]

Some new electronics in order to look a little the transmission and the steering .

Yes, the servo is new, but is a standard one. Not really good for racing, but perfect for the shelf !!
The motor (new) is not really as old as the car, but its gold color match pretty well the shocks .

[Ema]

The car is not complete at all, however ....

[kek23k]

Get some nice yellow 2.2" wheels on there and you are done

[Welshy40]

Dont forget battery straps as well.

[Ema]

Guys you are right ... It's time to bump this thread a little !!!

@kek23k
Here's what you asked for !!!
It's really weird that kyosho still has these parts in stock , yes, the new wheels are a little more fluorescent than the older ones, however they are ok.



@Welshy
I became crazy to find the battery post ...
The problem is that the Zx-r MkI had one of the worst battery post ever (snap type), so everyone will switch back to the standar Zx ones (clip type).
Probably in the nintes there were a lot of battery post in each bin near each track, but finding them now it is really an impossible task.
However at the end I was really lucky to find them from a guy in France !!

[Welshy40]

Yes i remember trying the snap ones and ended up throwing them in the bin as they were rubbish. I stuck with the zx ones as they were simpler to use and took a hammering.

[kek23k]

I switched to using the cat type after a brief stint with velcro. I remember the zxr ones being pants though, still gotta keep it authentic

Nice wheels

[moth898]

Do you have any more pics with wheels and body?

[Ema]

Originally Posted by moth898

Do you have any more pics with wheels and body?

Not really, unfortunately I have to wait the body repro from Kamtec .

However I will show you the last two missing items .
I kow you will probably be a little jealous of my LA-35 .... however you got a super rare and expensive new OT-93 by flirting with Isobarik and that is defnitely a good thing ( I'm talking of the bumper !!).

[moth898]

Where did you find that gear cover

[moth898]

Originally Posted by Ema

Not really, unfortunately I have to wait the body repro from Kamtec .

However I will show you the last two missing items .
I kow you will probably be a little jealous of my LA-35 .... however you got a super rare and expensive new OT-93 by flirting with Isobarik and that is defnitely a good thing ( I'm talking of the bumper !!).

I haven't recieved anything from isobarik yet, maybe I didn't go far enough but ther will be no more of that....my wife wasn't too amused.

I got a body from team bluegrove and even though it was well made I'm hoping kamtec makes it with thicker lexan, blue groove's is a little on the thin side.

I'm done with my rebuild too, the only things I still need are the bumper front wheels and gear cover. I changed two things fron the original that,in my opinion, mke a real difference. I changed the turnbuckles out for lunsford punishers, and I installed one other super rare item that I haven't seen anyone have. I might just show it with some new white rims I ordered.

Later,
Bill