Popular Post DARSKi-RC Posted March 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2014 Hi AllI've been busy on my third 5th scale project in 6 months ;-)After buying 2x KM T1000's and adding some aftermarket parts, I've got sick of coming home every weekend with repairs to do and spare parts to order.Most part failure's I've caused myself but throughout this time my mate's stock Losi 5T has taken everything he can throw at it (in all weather).I know this might fuel the clone debate that rages here but I still think the KM's are great value and I've learnt lots for the cost of entry. I'm probably going to sell at least one, however, I decided to stop messing about and join my mate who went Losi from the start.This weekend I received a clear body Losi 5T with ESP 30.5 race ported engine and some recommended upgrades from Nige at Freeprawn Racing (top bloke).Anyway, I setup and prepped the car this weekend and painted the body (lazy one colour) and it got me into all the good stuff that the Losi has over the Baja...and yes it is a VERY expensive toy but like most things it's very evident why it costs more than other 5th scale kit when you see it in the flesh.Anyway, engine break in this weekend and I'm set for spring/summer. Here's some pics I'll update this and my KM threads once the better weather kicks in.Cheers 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharrel Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Nice one, I really like the one colour shell with those stickers on. Care to share what other recommended upgrades you've purchased? Just curious if there is something I'm still missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 So jealous, I need a 5ive in my life again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Following this as i'm looking to get one later this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharrel Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 That reminds me I should really start my 5ive thread too, currently finishing off the rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipflop313 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I need to chuck a thread up gor my five. Shame i didnt when it was new. Its well worn atm but currently getting freshened up with a few mods. Looks good mate some really nice upgrades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARSKi-RC Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Ha! That's why I posted this thread...they don't look as nice after a few runs Anyone into RC should own a 5IVE in my opinion. One of the best build quality RC's I've seen and I'm used to descent brand Heli's and Multirotors.I got into cars to share some of the batteries and gear but 5th scale petrol has taken over everything lolAnyway, I spent the last of this years RC budget and my Freeprawn loyalty points on the engine upgrade, losi pipe, Bart Cage Panels, Xtreme mud guards and Full Force screens (hate cleaning), a few braces (DDM and Fast Lane) , Jofer HD skid plate set and superbee kill switch. I think that was it.Thanks for all your feedback - if anyone has any questions fire away, I'm just returning the favour this site has done for me. Oh and for those with 5ive's, keep your threads going so I can learn from you lot!Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyntin Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) I recently bought a 5ive to run alongside my baja and mcd's, i got it secondhand off here but it was nearly new and not bashed about but it had been converted to rear wheel drive only. I took it out the first time and it had no grip at all, i know it was a wet and muddy day but it spent more time doing donuts than my bajas do so it was back in the mancave and put it back to 4 wheel drive using the diff oil weights that oh how recommends. Next time i took it out it had much better drive but only lasted about 15mins before i snapped the rear outside hinge pin so i'm still yet to see how much more bash proof they are compared to bajas. I'm also thinking it needs better tyres in wet conditions so i may fit some hostiles. Edited March 4, 2014 by tyntin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharrel Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Hinge pins snapping is very rare in 5ives. Must have been a bad crash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyntin Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Hinge pins snapping is very rare in 5ives. Must have been a bad crash. I did run over a baja but it surprised me that it broke, i'm just putting it down to unlucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARSKi-RC Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 My KM 5T Baja got hit by a 5ive side on and it lost 2x wheel hubs in the process. The 5ive walked away without a scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Yeah that is an unusual thing to break actually on a 5ive, I bent one quite badly, but never managed to snap it. Also be very keen to hear what you think to my diff oil set-up and if it works well for you once you've got it out a bit more fella it worked excellently for me, after trying a good few combinations, good job they're so easy to strip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARSKi-RC Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Ok mate I will get to diff and shock oils for sure. Hoping for some rare dryness this weekend to do a break-in and get a base line. I like to sort suspension first and I see the springs are very soft so I've wound them up near max to get level at the back and slightly higher front. I have some heavier than stock mods so I guess that's why its ass sagged. There isn't much left to play with so I might need stiffer springs. What springs are everyone running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feedtheinferno Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Ok mate I will get to diff and shock oils for sure. Hoping for some rare dryness this weekend to do a break-in and get a base line. I like to sort suspension first and I see the springs are very soft so I've wound them up near max to get level at the back and slightly higher front. I have some heavier than stock mods so I guess that's why its ass sagged. There isn't much left to play with so I might need stiffer springs. What springs are everyone running? I run stiff oranges at the rear but the car still bottoms out at the back, its not the end of the world but just watch the pain on your rear arches as it gets rubbed away by the tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharrel Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 OHO I went with 30/100/15 diff oils in my 5ive, I'm sure that's the one you recommended? I have orange springs all round with max pre-load at the moment and the truck rarely bottoms out at all, will see how this setup holds up while bashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Stock blue front and Losi red rears, opted for thicker weight oil all round as the back end was very bouncy, still bottoms out under hard landings, running full force ally skid plates front and rear, which take the hits well. Are you fitting both upper and lower rear windows? Found the lower one snaps where the lower P clips mount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supa Koopa Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Sorry to hijack. What weight oil do you run? And did you buy the normal or HD skid plates (just trying to decide on the difference) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 45wt, tho I will point out mine is bl, so there is a slight weight difference in my favour (I think) Ally skid plates front and rear, love 'em...very well made. Triple A racing rear spoiler too, just finishes the back end off for me, and has saved the shell from damage on tumbles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) OHO I went with 30/100/15 diff oils in my 5ive, I'm sure that's the one you recommended? I have orange springs all round with max pre-load at the moment and the truck rarely bottoms out at all, will see how this setup holds up while bashing. Yeah around that, it worked well for me. How do you like it? I also ran reds on the rear for more stiffness and actually never noticed any bottoming out, it probably did, I just wasn't aware of it, so can't say for sure. Edited March 5, 2014 by Oh How Original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARSKi-RC Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks for all the advice guys. Looks like stiffer springs might be needed. I've fitted both rear windows and they do look like a good whack would break either of them.I went with HD Joffer skid plates, they fit nicely and look HD to me, but there are loads of other brands to choose from.The weathers looking good for the weekend everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipflop313 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I run joffer on mine there nice and quite a good price compared to some. My chassi is well worn with bottoming out on landings. Went for 40k oil in the shocks which helped a little but stiffer spring will be needed. Even then i dont think it will stop it bottoming out competely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeprawn Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 These are designed to help with jumping and landings. http://www.freeprawnracing.co.uk/fid-floating-requlator-pistons-for-losi-5ive-t.html Basically there are two one way valves andfour open holes in each piston which means the shock is harder to compress than it is to rebound. Don't get me wrong, not tried um yet though!!!! Nige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Good idea in theory Nige, if they actually work well that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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