e229: TEAM LOSI Releases MINI JRX2

TEAM LOSI MINI JRX2 Unbox, Features, TRACK RUN, & Review

[@Tommyp360]

Awesome review, another cool retro classic. Hopefully get to see a Port Royal - Mini Jrx2 class race. They look pretty fast on lipos.

[@RCRetro]

Harry ordered one and Phil said he would get one.... So a race will be in the future....Thanks for the comment.

[@RC4X4]

That's Awesome. I was racing a Big Brute back n the 80's and always liked the Losi's. They were the talk of the crowd. The Team Associated was a bad car too.

[@tallguygaming409]

couldn't go wrong with either in the early 90s

[@PorkinsTheWhite]

Now if Associated somehow makes a 1:16 RC10 car I can relive my 90's racing all over again. That said I hope they make a JRXT next.

[@tallguygaming409]

yes the jrxt would be awesome im deff in for that

[@mattiasrc]

Wow even if it´s 1:16 thats pure nostalgia, im putting a pre-order on one. Great fun video Ari.

[@tallguygaming409]

haha glad u like the sunny d spot

[@jongonegone1262]

that 5 link suspenion is at home on your type old school track. smoooth just like the original gil losi jr. design. now we know gil losi jr. is inside the horizon building. now we need another retro ranch pit stop. epic

[@tallguygaming409]

you mean my track hahaha

[@jw33]

Dude... You have made it!!! Losi gets points for reaching out to the people on this one. I've already placed my order.

[@RCRetro]

LOSI did a great job... Glad to hear that you ordered one.. You'll love it.

[@superdriver777]

Just found your channel yesterday! I think vintage R/Cs are awesome and you inspired me to dig out my dad's old LaTrax Mustang II Cobra II, circa 1978. Unfortunately it doesn't work at the moment, but maybe one day I'll change that. He also has a Nikko Dictator II somewhere buried in his basement (oh, how many times I broke that when I was a kid...my poor dad barely had enough patience to keep it running hahaha). But, it's thanks to that car that I got into the hobby in 2003. Hoping I can find it!

[@tallguygaming409]

sweet welcome and enjoy the restorations and memories. if you need help with stuff join us on the facebook page with the same name

[@johnnykat21]

This awesome. Still have my original jrx pro. Just ordered the red one.

[@tallguygaming409]

hold on to the original one. also get it out for some fun along side the new mini when it arrives

[@wadeskelton7585]

That things looks incredible and y’all’s track is perfect for it - great stuff dudes 👍👍👍

[@tallguygaming409]

hey thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it.

[@RCRetro]

As we were running the JRX2 mini on the track I was thinking the exact same thing... the track is the perfect size for those 1:16 scale LOSI's.. Thanks for the comment and support.

[@markhinkle3234]

Totally rad! I am definitely going to pick up one of these when they get to my local hobby shop. May try to talk our local track into a class for these! Thanks for the video!! Love the retro vibe.

[@tallguygaming409]

do it. as soon as we run a race for them show the video to your local track to convince them

[@retrorobcasa]

Already pre-ordered this, the wife is going to be mad!!. Love the Channel Ari, breath of fresh air! Keep up the great work. Cheers Rob

[@tallguygaming409]

always tell the wife..... what this ive always had this haha

[@lloydlacross1358]

Missing a huge market by not making it full scale. But I respect and understand their decision . Good job losi

[@cal440]

great racetrack, very good footage of your driving, greetings from germany 🤠👍

[@tallguygaming409]

sweet welcome to the group. glad you made it all the way from germany 🇩🇪 to join us

[@RCRetro]

Thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed the video. Are you going to order one?

[@MrNitro468]

Thanks for the review! Wish I still had mine from back in the day but 1/16th will do for now. I really enjoy the channel, keep up the good work!

[@RCRetro]

Thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed the video. Yup, a few people said the same thing about getting rid of their original....I think you'll enjoy the 1:16th though....

[@OCDRex11]

Is it weird that when you did the slow-mo jump I said to myself, "Man that is beautiful". This is the first time I have seen a manufacturer do something like this. 100% accurate to the original. Already ordered one. May order another. Let the mods begin!

[@tallguygaming409]

its deff so close to the real original one which i love and not just a body slapped over something brand new

[@OCDRex11]

@@tallguygaming409 I seriously tip my hat to the Losi team for doing this. Such an intelligent move business-wise. Go for your core/original market and you will win. Just amazes me and I am so thankful!

[@tallguygaming409]

Agreed!!!

[@RCRetro]

That slow-mo jump was perfect and it was in tune with the music.....I think LOSI nailed it. Thanks for the comment and support.

[@monosurge]

Huh? Far from the first time a manufacturer has done something like this. Kyosho, Tamiya, Associated..

[@ClevelandRips]

Heck yeah man! Just got my Mini-T 2.0. It’s so much fun! New SUBSCRIBER here!

[@tallguygaming409]

sweet thanks for subscribing...you have alot of videos to watch to catch up now hahha

[@ClevelandRips]

@@tallguygaming409 Yeah! Looking forward to them!!

[@LosiRacing]

That fridge scene took us back!!! SUNNY D! Thanks for the great video and glad you got to enjoy it... love the track. What do people think... send them 2 more and let the whole family have fun?!

[@havn2muchfun]

Yes!!

[@tallguygaming409]

yes .... i dont know if i get to vote being in the family and comedy writer on the show as well as stupid characters haha. if my vote counts ill have my other alter egos vote as well. thanks for giving us this opportunity it was better then expected and wow it was fun

[@RCRetro]

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to review the Losi JRX2 mini. We are super happy that you enjoyed the video. We wanted to make it as fun as possible and really appeal to the race fans of the late 80s and early 90s so we thought we should add something from that time period to the video. We were thinking of doing a race video where we could have all 3 different body styles race against each other.

[@tallguygaming409]

so losi how many more votes we need so the family gets a couple more great cars 🤔🤔

[@chocolateapocalypse]

Just ordered mine, can't wait to get my hands on it 🙌

[@RCRetro]

Glad that you ordered one. I think I might order another... lol...

[@williamdecker3989]

4:18 cut straight to the unboxing! Now Losi needs to make a brushless version! I wish they had made this brushless from the get go! I'll buy one then, even though I have a brushless mini B already.

[@RCLegends2022]

Absolutely fantastic you got the Scope on this my friend 🤩 Extremely well deserved 😎👊🏻

[@tallguygaming409]

he shoulda gave it to me but ill just buy one and beat him with mine every race we do haha. i made sure to crash his hard so it has problems come race day haha jk

[@RCRetro]

Thanks Glenn. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@justbobagian]

Excited to see races of this little buggy!

[@tallguygaming409]

oh stay tuned it will most deff happen

[@RCRetro]

As soon as some of the guys get theirs we will do a race video...

[@JJ78n]

I have been so excited about the Rc10 rere’s. I have the mini 2 and T. I wish they would have gone the other way with these and went 1/8 scale. All the old guys would have felt like a kid again with a bigger version.

[@Mini-z1994]

Really nice looking, i like the blue one the most here myself. They could probably make a body for the xx or xxx while using a mix of the mini-t, mini-b & these new jrx2 buggies with a new set of rims & a body probably.

[@tallguygaming409]

hmmm i hope losi is listening to you

[@RCRetro]

I think it would be cool if they offer clear bodies so that you can custom paint different designs....

[@rodneychalker715]

I remember the 10th car back in the day! I wanted one! My current fave is the Losi 8 mini...fast, 85kmp all day on 3s....modified to handle it! I'd love to offer up the Losi 2wd 1/16th with a similar set-up on 2s. Oh by the way.....you have some of the best vids! Thank you.

[@RCRetro]

Thank you. I really appreciate the comment. We try hard to put out engaging content. Thanks again.

[@irritablearchitect]

1:16th is really a perfect scale for your track.

[@tallguygaming409]

it is... i think we will race it against the latrax prerunners we have

[@RCRetro]

I agree. As we were filming I thought the same thing. Harry ordered one and Phil will probably order one to. We will race them at some point and point it out as a video...Thanks for the support.

[@mikebinsufficientfundsraci748]

I love this. I bought 2 and going to build a track in my yard now.

[@johnlujan8706]

Cool car. I bought one yesterday at my lhs...war there for a replacement part for a Kyosho and found this on the shelf. It was an impulse buy so I got lucky to find it. It's my first buggy.

[@Gavs_rc_hobbies]

I pre-ordered mine. Hopefully they'll come out with a few hop ups later on down the track.

[@tallguygaming409]

i just found out clear bodys are out for preorder so in my book thats a upgrade i need haha

[@Kbunk_Youth_Football_Wrestling]

Already on order. I'm surprised how good it looked on the tracked. They also definitely priced it well.

[@tallguygaming409]

it was great driving it you will love it

[@Kbunk_Youth_Football_Wrestling]

@@tallguygaming409 honestly, mine will probably end up as a shelf queen. Who knows....maybe it will make an appearance at our local carpet track. This thing might out do the mini-b

[@tallguygaming409]

Drive it at least once then make up your mind

[@marcushaas44]

Screw vintage rc market! I want a 1/10 version of this! 😅

[@tallguygaming409]

hahaha i believe theres alot with you on that

[@RCRetro]

Haha.... I hear you... Regardless, even though its 1:16, its still really cool...

[@lofreq1853]

This is cool! I had a Jrxt back in the early 90's and converted it into a Jrx2. I still had it a few years ago but because I wasn't in the hobby anymore I gave it away. I'm now getting back into it and wish I kept it.

[@tallguygaming409]

there are still some out there but your going to pay a pretty penny. this is a good start thou cant go wrong

[@RCRetro]

Thats too bad.. I did the same thing as I gave away an rc10 championship edition to a friend. Wish I still had it..... Well, now is your chance to get a small version... thanks for your comment and support.

[@j0hnnykn0xv1lle]

Great review Kevin, I remember when it came out too. The big guns back in the day: RC10, Losi JRx2, Kyosho Ultima (sorta), Schumacher, Yokomo.

[@tallguygaming409]

whos kevin?

[@RCRetro]

LOL....Kyosho Ultima (sorta)... Glad you enjoyed the video. FYI my name is Ari...

[@jecoboost1440]

Cool I'm going to have to get one I hope they come up with a 10 scale kit .

[@tallguygaming409]

we can enjoy the mini and hope the big one comes one day soon

[@ronkemp9528]

Man that's sweet can't wait.

[@tallguygaming409]

me either

[@sy55legrc]

Hey man new Sub right here. That thing looks soo cool! I've just acquired a Nikko Black Cat from the 1980's

[@tallguygaming409]

we did a video on nikko big budda check that one out

[@RCRetro]

Thank you for subscribing. Is the Nikko Black Cat the same as the Big Bubba? I'm going to have to google and see....

[@ericchristopher9037]

Nice buggy Kevin, can’t wait to see it here in Australia. It will be a bit more expensive, but that’s ok. Funny video, great.

[@tallguygaming409]

whos kevin???

[@ericchristopher9037]

Sorry Harry, first time to your channel and for some reason thought you were Kevin, won’t do that again!

[@sir2honda]

Just preordered mine! Hopefully I made it in to the first 200 on horizon to get the retro hat too

[@tallguygaming409]

good luck

[@RCRetro]

Awesome.. glad you ordered one....

[@ericwood2790]

It looked like it handled the track like a larger buggy , you guys should have a track day with these.

[@tallguygaming409]

eric dont worry will we be racing these as soon as we get some more. we got big plans for this buggy it was incredible

[@RCRetro]

As soon as the other guys get theirs, we are going to do a race...

[@trevorfurlotte]

We run a Mini B spec class at our indoor carpet track in the winter. This will be the new spec class at my personal outdoor track as soon as we can get them.

[@tallguygaming409]

your going to love it when you get one. id love to see you runs these on a indoor track

[@trevorfurlotte]

@@tallguygaming409 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnK7dGWmg56rrM0

[@darrisbrown7516]

I want one NOW!! Awesome 👌

[@tallguygaming409]

go out and preorder one.... i did

[@theoagrc]

Super cool 😎

[@tallguygaming409]

i agree

[@Hondeer]

Rumor has it, a mini Hydra-Drive is coming out :O

[@RCRetro]

Hah that would be cool.

[@tallguygaming409]

no way haha

[@ronkemp9528]

Great vid love the retro car and music.

[@jmcg7906]

Just ordered the red and black ones. I still have my original ones from way back when I raced in the early 90’s. Hopefully they will do a 1/10 re-release too. Thanks for the videos!

[@tallguygaming409]

we can only pray they do haha

[@briana2137]

They will not release a 1/10 scale JRX2. It says somewhere on the box that they didn't do a full size so it wouldn't hurt the value of the original cars.

[@tallguygaming409]

Brian is correct.... but we can all dream cant we🤷🏾‍♂️

[@RCRetro]

I wish that they would release a 1/10 scale... but for now, I'm going to enjoy the 1:16th version....

[@briana2137]

@@RCRetro I'd be first in line to buy one. Wasn't excited by the 1/16 scale version at first but pre ordered one like 4 hours later.

[@DipeshHinduja]

Gotta put these up against some Mini-B’s…. RC18T as well if you guys got them?

[@tallguygaming409]

i have a friend who has the mini t guess ill have to invite him over

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Great video, that mini JRX is so so cool might have to invest in one when they release them in the UK . Looked to run very well on the PR race track as well :)

[@RCRetro]

Hi Andy, thanks for the comment. Its very cool... I hope you get one soon

[@tallguygaming409]

andy when u get on hop on a plane and stop by for a mini race haha

[@shanec8812]

Excited to see this! Hope they Re-Release the 1/10.

[@tallguygaming409]

idk but lets cross our fingers till ot happens

[@Benny_painter]

Sooooo bloody cool. WHAT COLOUR DO I GET!! ohhhhhh I love that so much.

[@tallguygaming409]

i ordered the junior 2 body. i like the red but ari has that haha

[@RCRetro]

I didn't have a choice... They sent me whatever right out of the factory.....Luckily it was the red body...I think all 3 body styles are cool...

[@shannonwilliams6623]

I would like to see them bring back the JRXT

[@tallguygaming409]

agreed

[@madsrcbuggy]

That looks like a really nice car, and cool tribute to the original, which I unfortunately never knew. No idea if this is something I'll buy, but at least the video was nice and your silly 80'ies stuff was good fun as usual!

[@tallguygaming409]

hey go get yourself a glass of sunny d and think it over haha

[@RCKickschannel]

Thats so cool! I hope we will get them in the UK? TAKE MY MONEY!

[@tallguygaming409]

maybe ill sell you one for triple the cost 🤔

[@RCRetro]

Thanks. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to purchase one at some point....I hope you get your hands on one...I might order another one..

[@Mr1stlevel]

Dude fucking awesome release done the right way

[@RCRetro]

Thanks Brandon... Glad that LOSI thought of the channel and sent us one to review... It really is a great little buggy..

[@Mr1stlevel]

@@RCRetro not i feel like a star RC Retro responded to my comment best day ever

[@happytrailsrc]

I pre-ordered the blue one.

[@tallguygaming409]

hell yeah i did too

[@MustangsCanTurnToo]

I hope this means there will be more 2WD buggy wheels on the market

[@tallguygaming409]

oh im with you with my figers crossed

[@RCRetro]

Yes same.. Hoping that they sell individual parts and clear bodies...

[@ShenRC]

Dang it..... wish it was 1/10 scale! If they did not want to make a 1/10 scale they could have made it 1/12 so it would be a bit bigger I think it would have been a lot better.

[@tallguygaming409]

its still great at 1/16 trust me

[@RCRetro]

I to wanted a 1/10 scale too. But based on the feedback....maybe LOSI will put one out in the future? I mean there are tons of people who said they wanted a 1/10 version. I guess we will have to wait and see...

[@frankiehernandez9465]

What would be great is if you guys had a 1/16 race class. The JRX2 mini 1/16 is a great buggy for Port Royal Raceway.

[@tallguygaming409]

we already have a latrax class so we may just mix the jrx2 in with the class and just call it a mini class

[@bradkalman2353]

Now you guys have to have 16 scale races.

[@tallguygaming409]

we may mix them in with the latrax prerunners

[@bradkalman2353]

@@tallguygaming409 cool.

[@durbinhunter492]

SO excited!! How does this compare to the Mini B?

[@tallguygaming409]

idk i dont think any of us have any.... im sure if you bug losi enough they might give us one to shut you up haha

[@RCRetro]

Not sure but maybe I need to get one... these 1:16 scale mini buggies are fun..

[@pat7564]

Sweet

[@tallguygaming409]

its so sweet.... i got a cavity

[@bradkalman2353]

They're coming full bearings. It is for you to say they should have came out with the 1/10 scale associated did no excuse.

[@tallguygaming409]

maybe they will later on if this sells well 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@bradkalman2353]

@@tallguygaming409 hope so.

[@bradkalman2353]

They should have made the 10th scale again.

[@RCRetro]

I can't argue with you there. But... this is still really cool..

[@josereta2321]

Hi great video perfect music …. So JRX2 or mini B?

[@tecnica2001]

😂😂 Awesome Video😁👍

[@tallguygaming409]

i knew you would like this

[@paulclancy1371]

Cool car! I had the Junior 2 back in the day. Does this come with ball bearings?

[@tallguygaming409]

yes it comes with bearings! which in my opinion is a win

[@RCRetro]

Yes, it comes with ball bearings. I think its a fair price... $169.99

[@paulclancy1371]

I'm going to have to grab one. $219.99 up here in 🇨🇦. Cheers

[@Primerk5]

they give you any idea on the release date?

[@LosiRacing]

coordinated launch for this one so no matter where you order you will receive on 6/10. That is so long as we don't get into a back order status!

[@tallguygaming409]

^^there ya go these guys at losi are all over it..... but did they subscribe and like this video 🤔

[@monosurge]

How noisy is that motor that they had to snap a gigantic RF choke over the wires? Sweet Jesus...

[@RCRetro]

Seems pretty quiet to me. I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference cause I don’t plan on taking it off 🤷🏻

[@monosurge]

@@RCRetro I'm referring to electrical noise. That choke is a testament to how poorly the new 2-1 ESC/RX was designed.

[@tallguygaming409]

i askd my electrician he didnt hear anything haha

[@bradkalman2353]

It comes with your no-no batteries. Lol

[@RCRetro]

Sure does and its okay because as of right now it doesn't qualify for a race class. Harry and Phil ordered so maybe we will do a race and probably use the Limo that comes with it cause I don't want to spend more money and try to find another type of battery that fits it...

[@tallguygaming409]

limos.... haha

[@glennzlotowski8020]

I'll buy one maybee 2

[@tallguygaming409]

maybe 3.... and send me 1 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@RCRetro]

LOL... 2 sounds good.. I might buy another one too...

[@Teknakill]

Do re-releases de-value the originals? In terms of the 1987 clodbuster....yes. But the original chev body with the bowtie is very collectable after Tamiya did the grill change. I like how how Losi didn't do a 1/10 scale re-realease. However Kyosho and Tamiya did re-releases but they are way too over priced. Its a straight up money grab and they should be affordable since the designs and technology are already developed and thought out. Good video and thanks for e229.

[@Mr1stlevel]

Can it beat the La Traxx Ari ?

[@tallguygaming409]

haha we will see we are mixing these in with them in the season

[@Mr1stlevel]

@@tallguygaming409 tell ari i got a Wl toys 1/12 buggy i can send him if he needs extra parts for the Eatass 1/14 buggy he has

[@tallguygaming409]

No clue what he is doing with that eatass one haha

[@RCRetro]

I got aluminum replaced hubs... which I put on...probably going to do a quick video of it on the track.... nothing too elaborate...

[@davescommonplacebook9374]

What happened to the pineapple?!?!

[@tallguygaming409]

i didnt see a pineapple 🤔

[@davescommonplacebook9374]

@@tallguygaming409 right at the start, lower right corner... And then it's gone! It haunts me, that pineapple...

[@tallguygaming409]

Hmm can you draw this pineapple so i know what im looking for 🤔

[@davescommonplacebook9374]

@@tallguygaming409 I'm starting to miss the pirate...

[@tallguygaming409]

Oh are you 🤔🤔 That gives me a idea

[@tallguygaming409]

FIRST

[@Primerk5]

lol

[@tallguygaming409]

someone has to be first haha

[@RCRetro]

Congrats on first.....

[@SengLeeKoh]

They should have done a 1/10 re-re. "Devalue" the vintage market? What a load of hog-wash. I hope the sales numbers will reflect that disappointment.