scatteh316 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 I wonder how much shorter it is.... If it's a decent amount that'll kill off exhaust support... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'm guessing that the chassis is same length as a standard 5ive (T or WRC), its the overall length of the car that is shorter i.e. without the huge cage/front rear bumper overhang... I love the marketing blurb...eg ...specially designed for buggy air filter (that looks very much like the one that was fitted to the WRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayerLayer Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I think i will definitely be buying this in the near future, it looks like it will be pretty good :D, i don't like the shell it comes with but im sure there will be more options (hopefully) soon after the release for shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcmanman Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 11 minutes ago, Bunny_Basher said: I'm guessing that the chassis is same length as a standard 5ive (T or WRC), its the overall length of the car that is shorter i.e. without the huge cage/front rear bumper overhang... I love the marketing blurb...eg ...specially designed for buggy air filter (that looks very much like the one that was fitted to the WRC It is shorter look on the website it gives you the dimensions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcmanman Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, SlayerLayer said: I think i will definitely be buying this in the near future, it looks like it will be pretty good :D, i don't like the shell it comes with but im sure there will be more options (hopefully) soon after the release for shells. Why can they make it exactly the same as the losi 8 but bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangarilla Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 price for a running car will be up to 1500.00. Krakken may be out by then, similar money ... just a suggestion, dont shout at me !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 15 minutes ago, kangarilla said: price for a running car will be up to 1500.00. Krakken may be out by then, similar money ... just a suggestion, dont shout at me !! Kraken Vekta is out now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Thought i comes with tyres? I personally really like the body, makes it look like a 1:8. On the exhaust, the 5ive T RTR had Bartolone and Team Chase logos on its rear fenders but had nothing from them on it stock. I suspect the pipe may be included. Either way, this has gone straight to the top of my want list, just below a Tekno NB48.3 to go with the NT48.3 i just ordered lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Easiest thing to do... Fired an E-Mail off to MS about the pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylon Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 It says in the video that they designed a new insert and tyre, So is that code for hard to get and over priced, And I have trouble glueing 1/8 tyres on,And getting them to stay on, Let alone glueing large scale tyres, No thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Looks sweet Whens the brushless conversion out? Edited May 19, 2016 by Guns 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 8 minutes ago, Guns said: Looks sweet Whens the brushless conversion out? The motor mount will be same as what's used for the T conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Tyres have to be glued to allow the buggy to be raced. Losi have put some proper thought into this, if you look closely at the shock towers and mesh brace, they look very similar to aftermarket items currently on the market. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 So clever people who have read and interpreted the specs, is the chassis itself shorter, (the wheelbase?) or is it the overall length including bumper overhand which makes it shorter? I asked on the original thread.... everyone ignored me though ...... do we think that two Spektrum 90XX servos on steering duty is unnecessary expense and complexity? Two 0235's or 900s would be fine, or indeed one 9020... Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 2 hours ago, Rcmanman said: It is shorter look on the website it gives you the dimensions Yep, I was wrong this is 578mm wheelbase verses the WRC 615mm. However it barely seems worth it, my WRC conversion is just under 850mm o/a length...this Buggy is 845mm. The extra 5mm is solely down to how I mounted the rear wing. To comply with the racing rules is it wheelbase measurement or o/a length that is the criteria? At 457mm it's a touch wider than the WRC Buggy conversion (using Mini wheels) 448mm. But if using hub extenders the conversion would be wider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Can't believe the RRP 949.99 for the roller and a little birds tells me freeprawn will be doing them at £899.99 with the points back that's like £850!!! BARGAIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 28 minutes ago, Noj said: Tyres have to be glued to allow the buggy to be raced. Losi have put some proper thought into this, if you look closely at the shock towers and mesh brace, they look very similar to aftermarket items currently on the market. Hopefully the alloy diff cup and booted wheel CVD axles will be well priced, they will be good upgrades for the T, I wonder if there is a TLR T in the pipeline??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny_Basher Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 9 minutes ago, Noj said: Losi have put some proper thought into this, if you look closely at the shock towers and mesh brace, they look very similar to aftermarket items currently on the market. Plastic mesh brace... Mmm...calling out for some shiney aluminium Then again this is probably the entry level version. No doubt like the 1/8th cars, they will release a 'TLR Factory Competition' spec version with trick alloy parts. At, oh let's guess somewhere North of $2k/£1.5k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 They're LIVE on Facebook and I asked them about the chassis, confirmed that it's 2.5" shorter then the 5ive T chassis, that will rule out certain exhausts from fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteh316 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Few things to note form the LIVE Q&A currently on Facebook - Buggy runs a stock 20t pinion over the 5ive's 19t and has a completely different FDR - Buggy spur gear has holes drilled for reduced weight, whole drive train is lighter to help reduce rotational mass - Exhausts are still being produced by venders - Suspensions arms are not the same as the 5ive and they're not the same as the 5ive Mini either - Doesn't come with an exhaust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Just seen on MS the release date is now 18th August, been knocked back 20 days in only a couple hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 13 minutes ago, Noj said: Tyres have to be glued to allow the buggy to be raced. Losi have put some proper thought into this, if you look closely at the shock towers and mesh brace, they look very similar to aftermarket items currently on the market. Agreed 14 minutes ago, scatteh316 said: Few things to note form the LIVE Q&A currently on Facebook - Buggy runs a stock 20t pinion over the 5ive's 19t and has a completely different FDR - Buggy spur gear has holes drilled for reduced weight, whole drive train is lighter to help reduce rotational mass - Exhausts are still being produced by venders - Suspensions arms are not the same as the 5ive and they're not the same as the 5ive Mini either - Doesn't come with an exhaust Suspension arms - Thats a little annoying... why change and have a third item to stock for the shops and for me the punter, have three different arms to have to have... pretty poor really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 8 minutes ago, .AJ. said: Just seen on MS the release date is now 18th August, been knocked back 20 days in only a couple hours Nice birthday pressie for me now then, as my B'day is the 19th Aug... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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