Losi® tenacity 1/10 db 4x4

This had loads of hype from Losi on social media, I’m really disappointed tbh, it’s just a cheaped out plastic Ten SCBE.....

27 minutes ago, .AJ. said:

This had loads of hype from Losi on social media, I’m really disappointed tbh, it’s just a cheaped out plastic Ten SCBE.....

It's exactly what they did with the 8ight RTR.  Horizon using a brand name to launch something that may not otherwise sell if under the Vaterra or ECX line, or at least can't charge as much.

As Vas pointed out with the Big Rock, why bother with bottom loading battery doors, that're prone to failure, when you still need to remove the shell to connect the batteries? Pointless. 

 

I'm not familiar with the Tenacity, is it legendary at all, or is that just the Losi view for advertising? 

There’s nothing “Legendary” about the Tenacity at all.....

It is a let down. Losi is slipping. 

 

I think all the major basher brands are taking us back afew years. Then they can easily fix these issues they made. 

 

The traxxss rally 4x4 Xl5 is the biggest rip off. Sent back in time model. The v1 is literally 10x better but not cheaoer. The v3 could be slash based again and people will applaud them. 

 

Axial and tekno mayb arrma they are trying hard to build for the hobbyist still. 

 

Soon we'll see special fit lipos. Only by oem. Or china.  Traxxas has my bet on who first.

Edited April 27, 2018 by RCbutcher

I agree on the Arrma point, they're pushing hard to make cars that're fun to drive, but can take some abuse. Look at the V1 e-Maxx or V1 ERBE, fun drives, but weak as kittens. 

 

1 hour ago, .AJ. said:

There’s nothing “Legendary” about the Tenacity at all.....

 

So just Losi hype-building, tragic really. The SBR is a great rig that fills a gap, now they need to release something to trounce the X-Maxx! 

Kind of get the feeling that losi are starting to get a bit greedy and kind of turning into traxxas. Though to be fair to traxxas they do seem to be trying with some interesting models released recently, just a shame about their pricing. I think the only really interesting things Losi released in recent years is the 5ive and the rock Rey platforms (big and small). 

Don't they already have one of these?!

What the hell is legendary about it  

49 minutes ago, supersavage said:

Kind of get the feeling that losi are starting to get a bit greedy and kind of turning into traxxas. Though to be fair to traxxas they do seem to be trying with some interesting models released recently, just a shame about their pricing. I think the only really interesting things Losi released in recent years is the 5ive and the rock Rey platforms (big and small). 

 

Without getting too far off-topic, I think Traxxas are on the back-foot because of increasing competition that's producing better products. For "better" read; far more durable in terms of survivability and better overall engineering. 

Both trucks I've had/ got with the bottom door have the door jam when used off rd. Why go the toy grade way? It takes 30 seconds to pull 4 R clips , get the body off & plug the battery in. Epic fail.  As the kids say.

All about profit this, make no mistake.  Works for Traxxas, and has presumably worked so far with Horizon they're just continuing the trend.  

 

Had these been branded Vaterra (like they did with the mini8's) and priced accordingly i'd not mind.  Vaterra for entry, losi for hobbyist then TLR for the racer / enthusiast.  

Looks a lot like the old axial exo buggy.......that was crap too 

 

Traxxas = Rc equivalent to the anti-Christ. 

A mate bought his kids a couple of ECX Roosts for christmas. Cheap and cheerful fun. Problem is the Losi doesnt actualy look any better. Losi's should at least look like they are ready to go out on track, that looks like a breakable basher.

6 hours ago, Tug said:

As Vas pointed out with the Big Rock, why bother with bottom loading battery doors, that're prone to failure, when you still need to remove the shell to connect the batteries? Pointless. 

 

I'm not familiar with the Tenacity, is it legendary at all, or is that just the Losi view for advertising? 

It's the Ten/SCTE 2.0 platform but entirely plastic. It replaced the SCTE RTR.

Ummmm I was thinking of buying the ten scbe but with this coming out they will probably discontinue the scbe so it wouldn't be worth buying.

1 hour ago, martin34 said:

Ummmm I was thinking of buying the ten scbe but with this coming out they will probably discontinue the scbe so it wouldn't be worth buying.

Why? The SCBE is based on the SCTE 2.0, which is still supported and it's compatible with most SCTE 3.0 parts. I'd probably suggest if you're after a scale looking buggy, to check out the Associated one based on their 8th scale platform. I think it's the DB8. That will have great support. It also looks pretty cool.

2 hours ago, martin34 said:

Ummmm I was thinking of buying the ten scbe but with this coming out they will probably discontinue the scbe so it wouldn't be worth buying.

 

Do it.  It's one of only two Rc's i've regretted selling.  The associated Mond mentions is nice, but it's pricey to start with and decidedly RTR specced - maybe it doesn't need alloy pin holders etc but there pricey upgrades if it does.

I think they are near enough the same price and the SCBE has its budget points as well.

25 minutes ago, mond said:

I think they are near enough the same price and the SCBE has its budget points as well.

 

It does, and I'd not considered the current price of the Losi at £400  - which would make me think hard choosing new now.  The nomad is at least full fat 1/8 scale.

Thanks guys I didn't realise the scbe was based on the scte 2.0.I think I will deffinatley pick one up but I will have to wait about a month.Hopefully the scbe will still be available then.

BTW this https://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=422635&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2pXXBRD5ARIsAIYoEbf_N374meUyO3G2TQdRCGeuvGvp4AOh2UzVnJ1rQ-Dsm_gc3xqQFvUaAkniEALw_wcB is actually cheaper than the SCBE and has a much better spec. Completely metal shocks as apposed to plastic bodied, 8th scale power train, shares parts with the RC8 series of AE 8th scale cars. Probably easier to get spares in the long run if Horizon continue to shun UK distributors.