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lwnemesis · 05-20-2016, 04:26 PM

Hi guys and gals,

I have been reading the last few threads in this sub-forum about people resurrecting old JR helis so I decided to contribute. I dug up my old Vigor CS and after about 5 minutes worth of setup it was up in the air. It felt weird flying it. I haven't flown anything nitro or bigger than a 450 in 6 years. When it started spooling up I actually got scared and backed up a bit. It lumbered back into the air like the old bird that it was. After flying electric for a few years it felt weird flying a nitro but I'm glad it was flying. I think my 4 year old was more excited than I was. Now I need to get the Vibe 90 in the air. Its brand new and ready for flying but I never flown it. I think its time. I can't wait for the Forza Nitro. I'm getting one for sure. Fly em if you got em don't let them sit like I did. I got the nitro bug again and its awesome. I missed the smell of nitro, it brought back some great memories.

Sergey

trillian · 05-20-2016, 08:06 PM

I'm also looking to burn some nitro again and it's a bit of a nostalgia thing with me as well. When I first started flying back in about 2009 I had a 450 electric and a Raptor 30 and then got bigger and bigger nitros as I went along.

Part of the flying experience was the smell of cut grass and nitro exhaust.

So I am reviving my Robbe Futura SE (which still has the original flybarred head). It will be very interesting. Hopefully it won't be too fiddly though, if it all just works as it should it will be a nice contrast against the FBL electrics.

mrcarbon · 09-20-2016, 08:33 PM

Glad to see the old JR Heli Freaks still live ! I have been out for a few years and just got the bug again. I bought a crashed Vibe and, before I knew it, have 3 now, one of which is a brand new one. Is anyone using a flybar-less head ? I would imagine an Align unit would work on the 10mm shaft right ? I fly FB but the Fbl is incredible. Their is a JR unit available from the Vibe SG but who wants to spend another $250 ??

Fly - High !

Joe

lwnemesis · 10-02-2016, 04:09 PM

Stay tuned for a big post from me on converting a Vigor CS/Vibe 90 to FBL using all JR parts. I found a perfect fit for them.

Crashmaster91 · 05-17-2017, 10:30 PM

I'm currently working on getting my Vibe converted Vigor back in the air as well. I miss that big thing! Last thing I need to do is replace all the fuel lines and the battery and she will be rocking.

Also working on the Vibe 50. sitting is rough on the batteries and lines in the tank. I've always loved the nitros over electric. Something about the noise and smell will never get old!

Felino · 05-20-2017, 07:26 PM

One year has gone since this topic was made.
One year back I really liked the idea of a Forza nitro. But now it seems that JR is out of bussines. At least no more new JR helis are coming this year or latter.
I just biult a Vibe 90 SG last october and I am very happy with it I like it very much and I don´t care it is a dicontinued heli.
If someone has Vibe 90SG left over parts collecting dust and wants to sell that for a reasonable cost then let me know.

lwnemesis · 05-22-2017, 05:56 PM

There is a Vibe 90sg for sale in the nitro section

05-20-2016, 04:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
lwnemesis Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008	My Vigor CS lives Hi guys and gals, I have been reading the last few threads in this sub-forum about people resurrecting old JR helis so I decided to contribute. I dug up my old Vigor CS and after about 5 minutes worth of setup it was up in the air. It felt weird flying it. I haven't flown anything nitro or bigger than a 450 in 6 years. When it started spooling up I actually got scared and backed up a bit. It lumbered back into the air like the old bird that it was. After flying electric for a few years it felt weird flying a nitro but I'm glad it was flying. I think my 4 year old was more excited than I was. Now I need to get the Vibe 90 in the air. Its brand new and ready for flying but I never flown it. I think its time. I can't wait for the Forza Nitro. I'm getting one for sure. Fly em if you got em don't let them sit like I did. I got the nitro bug again and its awesome. I missed the smell of nitro, it brought back some great memories. Sergey

05-20-2016, 08:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
trillian Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK, Kent coast	I'm also looking to burn some nitro again and it's a bit of a nostalgia thing with me as well. When I first started flying back in about 2009 I had a 450 electric and a Raptor 30 and then got bigger and bigger nitros as I went along. Part of the flying experience was the smell of cut grass and nitro exhaust. So I am reviving my Robbe Futura SE (which still has the original flybarred head). It will be very interesting. Hopefully it won't be too fiddly though, if it all just works as it should it will be a nice contrast against the FBL electrics. __________________ HD Cell 750, RJX Vector, TDR, TDSF, Kasama Dune and Faifa, Minicopter Triabolo 700, Beam Avantgarde, JR E8 leggero, Suzi Laos, Shape 9, Shape S8, Rave 450, TRex 500, Raptor E700, Compass Warp, Steam 700, Spirit, Spartan, Jeti.

09-20-2016, 08:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
mrcarbon Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY	Vibe 90 3D's Glad to see the old JR Heli Freaks still live ! I have been out for a few years and just got the bug again. I bought a crashed Vibe and, before I knew it, have 3 now, one of which is a brand new one. Is anyone using a flybar-less head ? I would imagine an Align unit would work on the 10mm shaft right ? I fly FB but the Fbl is incredible. Their is a JR unit available from the Vibe SG but who wants to spend another $250 ?? Fly - High ! Joe

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10-02-2016, 04:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
lwnemesis Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2008	Stay tuned for a big post from me on converting a Vigor CS/Vibe 90 to FBL using all JR parts. I found a perfect fit for them.

05-17-2017, 10:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Crashmaster91 Registered Users Join Date: May 2017	I'm currently working on getting my Vibe converted Vigor back in the air as well. I miss that big thing! Last thing I need to do is replace all the fuel lines and the battery and she will be rocking. Also working on the Vibe 50. sitting is rough on the batteries and lines in the tank. I've always loved the nitros over electric. Something about the noise and smell will never get old!

05-20-2017, 07:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Felino Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2005	One year has gone since this topic was made. One year back I really liked the idea of a Forza nitro. But now it seems that JR is out of bussines. At least no more new JR helis are coming this year or latter. I just biult a Vibe 90 SG last october and I am very happy with it I like it very much and I don´t care it is a dicontinued heli. If someone has Vibe 90SG left over parts collecting dust and wants to sell that for a reasonable cost then let me know.

05-22-2017, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
lwnemesis Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2008	There is a Vibe 90sg for sale in the nitro section

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