Another LJTech 1100

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Well, I just got mine last night. I've only gotten it uncrated and the wheels and tires installed, but so far it looks really good. There was no shipping damage to speak of, which surprised me a little (I've heard some horror stories). The paint (powdercoating?) looks quite good, the welds are smooth, and overall, the quality looks pretty impressive. The only thing I've noticed that might need some upgrading is some of the hardware. I'll probably swap out the a-arm bolts, and maybe some other small fasteners, but nothing too major. The axles look really stout, so hopefully I won't have any problems there. I think I will also drain all of the fluids and add some name brand stuff so I know exactly what's in there. It should be pretty much done tonight, so I'll get some pics and video. As of right now, I'm pretty happy with what I got.

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pictures, pictures, pictures, (imagine a bunch of Vikings pounding on a table chanting).... Laughing

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Pics and video coming soon. I have a few little issues to deal with and some final assembly to finish. It a little bigger than I thought it would be!! It should be a comfortable ride.

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I have not yet jumped mine more than off a couple whoops, but the ride in the desert has been VERY good Very Happy

.... And yes it seems bigger than what you expect at first but it has fit the trails so far....I haven't hit any tight stuff yet though....

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New pics and video in the video section!!!

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ok i know i am going to be hated for bringing this back but i really want to know how these things are holding up i know you f-16 guy still have yours how you liking it and showa hows yours you still have it

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I just sold mine....

With the vw axle/cv upgrade, it ran very well....It was quick and the stock shocks worked pretty good.......I never jumped it but it handled whoops better than I expected....
Little things like a bad starter connection in the wire harness and the need for a cover over the ECU which was mounted partialy behind the driver seat which interferred a little with the seat back........The backward shift pattern....

All just little stuff I kinda expected from this buggy.....

I must say I feel it was well worth the money for what you got and I believe the newer models have fully welded frames......MUCH better........

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man i was thinking of buying yours because i new you had it for sale glade you finally got it sold

thanks for the help i am think of getting one because his store it like 20 min away from my house
do you know if they fixed the little stuff your talking about like connection and shift pattern

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The connection was just on mine as far as I know.....I know Sean was having upgrades done but not sure how it's setup now....

I do know the radiator is back behind the engine instead of up behind your head now.........Never bothered me but the fan was a little noisy....

You should stop and see him....I'm sure he'd be very happy to fill you in....I for one would LOVE to have the money/time to race one of his new buggies...That would be a gas......

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yah me too but i am not quite old enough dont have me drivers license but we have gone there before and he told us his whole speel about how his was waaayyyy lighter and faster than joyner and not to say he was lieing but puting it on hard but he love his cars we my dad and i liked them also that was the old one but he had a 1100 and a 1600 and showed us his little 650 he started them each of them up for us he is a very nice guy idn what he is thinking getting in to all these fights on the forms but in person he is a great guy