jim46 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 i all, started lookin at 1/5th scale petrol, have got all hpi nitro models at moment and love em all, but i just got to have a petrol at some stage, think its natural progession, really like look of hpi baja, and my local model shop recomend the ss kit form, cos of all upgrades already in kit, but i tthink the losi 5t looks awsome aswell, and got 4 wheel drive, any one got experiance with both models, which is best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shono Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Tbh mate their 2 different catagories cause as u said the baja is 2wd and the losi is 4wd ,where would u be driving/bashing it ?.and with the ss kit u need a stering servo and radio gear ,but the losi comes rtr.U couldn't really say which is best cause they both have good things and bad things .and which one would u be looking for, speed,handling,acceleration ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim46 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 id be mainly just bashing, i think from what ive seen the hpi baja is prob faster, but losi better handling, would be doin some jumping aswell, would the losi stand up to this better ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-baja man-x Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 i would get the baja!!!!!! its all around best and you can upgrade almost every part!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYOSHOKEV Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I bash with a couple of guys that have losi 5ive`s and i have to say they are wicked, go round our track superbly and my baja just cant keep up in the corners but has the edge on speed. Both cars will take abuse as said above the baja ss needs servos and radio gear but the losi does have an issue with the servos burning out very easy so you will find your self replacing them anyway and if you want to fit a normal large scale servo you will have to buy a conversion kit to make them fit as the losi servos are a weird size. You might want to consider looking at an MCD v3/v4 both great cars only down side is parts are exspensive if i was in your shoes i would get a baja bud parts are cheap ish and every where good luck with your choice bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shono Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 i would get the baja!!!!!! its all around best and you can upgrade almost every part!! To be fair the losi hasn't been out that long so company's like possibly turtle racing,pro line,ect haven't had very long to devopope products for the losi unlike the baja thats been out 4years or someting .But their will be better options for losi (upgrades point of view)) soon to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shono Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 To be fair the losi hasn't been out that long so company's like possibly turtle racing,pro line,ect haven't had very long to devopope products for the losi unlike the baja thats been out 4years or someting .But their will be better options for losi (upgrades point of view)) soon to come. EDIT:best of luck bud whatever u choose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwackerman Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Hiya mate, i am in the lucky position to have both of these cars, and as has been stated, they are both very different beasties, depends on what you want really, probably for out and out fun just bashin, the baja is hard to beat, been out a long time, hop-ups are endless as are different engines, really the skys the limit, 2wd hard to control on a track, bashin huge larf. The Losi 5t, brilliant piece of kit, it handles superbly, seems tough, and will most likely be the biggest seller in 1/5 scale this year, expect to see hop-ups galore in the next few months, as the yanks have gone bonkers on them, for good reason. The Baja can be awkward to work on, due to the chassis configuration, everythings crammed in fairly tight, but once sorted it is pretty much run it till it breaks, the Losi, being the more track orientated will probably need more care and maintenance, but is so easy to work on, really is a doddle. Bottom line, whatever one you chose, you will have brilliant fun with, i have in both of mine, hope this has helped, good luck mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim46 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 what about the baja truck version , that looks pretty cool aswell, looks lika good basher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwackerman Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Yep the 5t or 5sc, really the same goes for those as for the 5b, bigger, heavier and the bodies are expensive, and from what i have heard the sc version body is not the strongest, but if you are just starting in 1/5th scale, i would stick with the buggy version, you can always upgrade to the truck @ a later date if you wanted, i did that, but to be honest, i kinda missed the buggy, which is why i still have mine, as well as the losi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naon-deano Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 We race with 4 losi's, 2 Mcd v4, 3 Mcd X5 + some hpi Baja and fg's and the losi is always towards the front but it's a good scrap between the losi and Mcd it's a tough choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1970 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 There are some "reliability mods" coming out for the losi where by you can use 2 steering servos such as the savox/rhino or a Tonegowa because there are 101 issues with the steering system/geometery on them. MCD car owners seem to be struggling for parts back up at the BRCA off road races which is why most have gone over to losi or the FTX punisher. The HPI style Baja's seem to be very popular with the "non racers" Let me pose a question though. There is a big difference between Needing to upgrade and Wanting to upgrade, so........ If a car needs upgrading out of the box, is it worth having? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skuzzy12 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Ive got a baja 5B and i would trade it for a Losi 5T They are so mean looking and wide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manis Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Ok, after searching for awhile found just old topics, like 2 or 3 years old. So which one baja 5sc or losi 5t ??? I have headache, cant deside by myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 losi 5 all the way but its your choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manis Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Even if it's just for bashing? Somehow i think 2 wheel drive should be more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Even if it's just for bashing? Somehow i think 2 wheel drive should be more fun. there you go then, if going down the baja route take a look at rcmodelz the km trucks are good value for money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manis Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 That KM caught my eye, much cheaper than hpi. Watched few videos on youtube, read a bit on forums. not too bad... But bad for me, more thinking, more reading, ehhh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raff113 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 +1 on losi 5 iv had both and the baja was a pain to work on , losi handles like its on rails plus its solid . still both good cars to drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manis Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 That's it, the decision has been made! Losi 5ive T, i can make it 2wd if i want to... Now just have to sell my both RTR 3 evo and i'm good to buy Losi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Hpi baja has been out since 2006 hasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manis Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Dont know, but yes, much older then losi, if thats ur point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangarilla Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 But lots and lots of spares, hop ups, help and parts are not in the same league as a 5ive, got 2 of each. losi is excellent truck, tough sturdy easy to work on and can be driven really easily as the 4wd makes it so, baja is like a mad naughty puppy, great fun and less predictable. On a shale surface baja just wants to play at chasing its tail, while 5ive is great with 4wd drifts etc. On a grassy field losi is a little too safe after 20 mins but baja can be more rewarding as getting its back end out at speed is challenging. Both excellent toys fella, whichever you get you wont be dissapointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manis Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Found new competitor for my headache its MCD rally x4, looks awesome, but im afraid its gona be like my wr8, cant go on the fields, hills or something like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangarilla Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 stop looking for alternatives, have a look at the for sale section and see how many spares and hop ups are available for the MCD. If your planning on racing, yes if for pure unadulterated fun and mayhem its a no brainer. I looked into these but was educated by the many forum users. Its basically down to personel preference, its your money but i cant remember reading many Baja 5b/ Sc or 5ive owners complaining that the cars were pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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