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Conversion Kit for Losi'91 Detroit Worlds Prototype

Welcome to the "~Work In Progress~" INFORMATION page for our Conversion Kit of the: 

*** Losi'91 Detroit Worlds Prototype***

***PRE-ORDER HERE NOW***

 

 

On this page:

  • HISTORY - A brief history of the Losi story by Lou Sola
  • OVERVIEW - Our Losi'91 Worlds Prototype Conversion Kit
  • WHAT DO YOU GET IN THE KIT?
  • WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED?


 

HISTORY - Let's First take a little walk down Losi memory lane with the Aussie legend Lou Sola...

While there is now a wealth of well-known and documented information regarding the Associated "stealth" prototype 2WD cars used in the 1989 and 1991 World Championships, the same cannot be said about the cars used by AE's greatest rival, Team Losi.

I'll begin by stating that, although I am by no means the ultimate authority on Team Losi's history, I am fortunate to still have a good recollection of what transpired during that time, as I was a Team Losi driver and a huge fan back then—and remain so to this day.

A Brief Losi Timeline

In 1988, Team Losi released the 2WD Jrx2......keep reading here!

 

OVERVIEW - Conversion Kit for Losi'91 Worlds Prototype ...

 

 

 

 

Original:

Photo of an original prototype car from 1991:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replica:

Now YOU can re-create your very own replica of this ICONIC 1991 Detroit Worlds Losi prototype! Or... do your own cool version!

This page provides you all the details about this conversion kit with listings and links relating to what you get in this GP3D conversion kit and also what are all the remaining original and after market parts you will need or suggested options to build your complete car!

 

WHAT DO YOU GET IN THE GP3D Losi'91 Detroit CONVERSION KIT?

  • Chassis (included with "Hybrid Chassis" option)
    • 3-piece hybrid
    • Top Structure (Printed: PCBlend black)
    • Lower Plate BezerkRC no-weave carbon satin finish (PLUS gearbox shim)
  • Cutting Jig (Included with "No Chassis" Option)
  • Top deck 
    • BezerkRC no-weave carbon satin finish
  • Steering Posts Top Brace Plate
    • BezerkRC no-weave carbon satin finish
  • Shock Tower - Front
    • BezerkRC no-weave carbon satin finish
  • Shock Tower - Rear
    • BezerkRC no-weave carbon satin finish
  • Bulkhead - Rear (Printed: PCBlend black)
  • Bulkhead - Front Nose (Printed: PCBlend black)
  • Bulkhead - Front Chassis Mount (Printed: PCBlend black)
  • Bulkhead - Front Top deck Mount (Printed: PCBlend black)
  • Suspension Arms - Front (Printed: PCBlend black)
  • Steering Bell cranks (Left & Right) (Printed: PCBlend black)
  • Steering Bell crank Posts x4 (aluminium) w/Spacers
  • Aerial post (Printed: PCBlend Orange +TPU Orange cap)
  • Battery Stopper (front) - 'trimmed replica' (Printed: PCBlend black)
  • Bumper (Printed: Flexi TPU black) 
  • 1x Hinge pin 35mm with circlips - for chassis/front bulkhead pivot &iInner arms
  • Hardware set:
    • 1x 4-40 x 1-1/2" socket head
    • 12x 4-40 x 3/8" socket head
    • 16x 4-40 x 7/16" counter sunk
    • 2x 4-40 x 5/16" counter sunk
    • 2x 4-40 nylock
    • 4x Shims I.D.5mm x 0.2mm
    • 5x 8-32 x 5/16" Phillips head
    • 8x 8-32 x 1/2" Phillips head
    • 2x 8-32 x 7/8" Phillips head

     

        ...and please review our Shop; Losi'91 Collection here for full range of options/spares

         

         

        Conversion Kit OPTION 1: Hybrid Chassis

         These renders depict all the parts that you get in the 'Hybrid Chassis' kit:

         

         

         

         

         

        Conversion Kit OPTION 2: No Chassis (BYO)

        The "No-chassis / BYO chassis" option excludes the Chassis (carbon/printed top section) but includes everything else as per the full conversion kit

        You will need a chassis from: 

        • Jrx Pro SE
        • Junior2
        • Junior T truck

        PLUS it comes with a cutting/drilling template - depicted here in orange:

          

         

         

         

         

        WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED!?

        • Losi XX
          • Front C hubs &  Spindles ( A1120 )
          • Stub axles and screws ( A1131 or  A1132 )
          • 3/32 Hinge pins & king pins ( A1146 )  x4
          • 3/32 E clips ( A6103 )  x8
          • 4/40 Locking nuts (A6305) x6
          • 3/16" x 5/16" bearings  x4
          • XX front arm inner hinge pin  ( A1143 )
          • Turnbuckles
          • Ball ends/cups 

         

        • Losi Junior2 / Jrx Pro SE
          • Gearbox; designed for compatibility with;
            • The LRM (Low Rotating Mass) gearbox (as used in '91)
            • The Retro Fit gearbox (Losi# A-3054 XX) (not used on the '91 prototypes, but maybe easier to source these days)
          • Motor Mount
          • Driveshafts
          • Slipper
          • Gear Cover
          • Rear H arm Suspension
          • Rear Bulkhead (kit includes a printed replica)
          • Wing Tubes, Wire and Buttons
          • F&R shocks and Mounting Hardware 
          • Turnbuckles
          • Ball ends/cups 

         

           

          Sources of Vintage Losi spares/option parts: