tonytiger

that thing looks like a hunk of crap......nice job losi

MrScarab

I can't believe people are slamming a prototype photo of a car that is produced by one of the top manufacturers in this hobby. I find it hilarious. Sunday afternoon armchair quarterbacks that couldn't engineer or design a paper cup [sm=spinnyeyes.gif]

Jeff_OKC

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Finally someone else with some sense!! Prototype machines are awesome!! I've used a older paper prototyper before which was slow and painful but still very cool, lets you take a CAD drawing and simply cut it out layer by later till it's complete!! They newers plastic prototypers are amazing! No doubt they used that to make the buggy! It only makes sense from a $$ stand point...

All The Way

from a post on starting grid

dockman2

It cracks me up that every time prototype photos are posted for something new you have a whole group of Monday morning quarterbacks bashing any little detail they can find. Gil Losi Jr has been designing RC cars longer than most of these guys have been alive! Its not like he dosnt test these things and make changes if something dosnt work as well as he wanted. Thats why its called a "PROTOTYPE"!
Who cares if a part IS made of plastic in the end if it works. I see people bend aluminum shock towers etc all the time from their driving, or lack thereof. I also see the majority of cars made from plastic that hold up fine to severe abuse.
Lets try a new approach and actually wait until the buggy is finished, put on the market, and actually driven to whine about it.

sh0wtime

its still hideous


LOL we'll just have to wait & see

All The Way

it don't have to look pretty..all it has to do is get the job done

Metalhack

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Why cant you believe it? People are voicing there opinion on what they see. What do you expect them to say based on whats available to them. It was not too smart of Losi to let those pics get out IMO.

I do believe when released it will be better, in fact maybe even revolutionary based on design. It certainly is not a copy of anything I have ever seen. YOu have to give them props for that.

Dawman

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Losi didn`t "let" the pics get out . someone that was trusted obviously snuck them out .

RC-Drift UK

Well I know one thing, all the Team Losi drivers currently driving other cars won't be for much longer

Metalhack

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Again...not too smart!


I am sure that the final will be a nice buggy though.

MrScarab

It was very smart, a good move to get buzz going. Look at all the talk on the various forums.

Dawman

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I agree , I think the final product will be nice and look forward to seeing it .

Metalhack

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Good point....there is a lot of talk everywhere.

ThunderbirdJunkie

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when are people going to get it through their heads that OFNA DOES NOT MAKE ANYTHING AT ALL!!!! OFNA BUYS PRODUCTS FROM HONG NOR AND HOBAO, THEY DO NOT BUILD ANYTHING!

with that rant aside, it definitely has an XXX-4 look to it with the body on. I'm interested in how this thing does...not the least bit interested in owning one, but we'll see how it performs

Super_Dave

I think ofna does make the crappy buggies that they sell don't they? Like the ravager, mbx, and LX correct me if I'm wrong please .

Even in the other thread I see people saying its a piece of crap. I don't think they know who Gil Losi Jr. is do they?

ThunderbirdJunkie

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the Ofna buggies you named are all based on the Hong Nor 9.5

and yes, they do suck

bentgear

Most folks don't understand some of the weird stuff that shows up in product developement, especially during the testing phase. Things get done quick and cheap, you hav eto wonder how many differnt variations they have already been thru. Its a test, not an endurance race at this point. That said, a pro level driver might just take this fragile piece of crap and kick their butts in an hour long main. This is why Losi is upset the pics got out.

Ed M.

Super_Dave

Yup, I wouldn't care if they don't release it untill next year as long as it is a step up from any other 1/8 buggy out there. The hyper 8 was in development for 2 years wasn't it? Even though its very difficult to impove on the 1/8 buggy design you can just losi's doing it by finding better ways to place anything on the chassis. I'm willing to bet this buggy will be one of the top buggies out there when its released.

Thank you for correcting me thunderbird .

MBX5T Maniac

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I like this buggy. It looks very interesting.

And did you notice that the front radio box, which holds the receiver, is screwed down instead of using body clips? I like it. And the more centered motor is also nice. I can't wait to see the final production pictures of this thing.

And all you bashers, quit assuming this thing is going to have everything pictured on it. I doubt it will have the plastic braces and towers. But think about it, look how strong the shock towers are on the LST. I have yet to break one, yet it's plastic. And also, I think Losi did an excellent job making a new 1/8 buggy. Most of the others look like copies of eachother, with a few changes.

crotolus

i think i will keep my mugen prospec

dockman2

Cool! Do you feel better now that you got the chance to tell everyone you have a Prospec? That took some deep thoughts.

RCtruckRacer

Man, I had no idea everyone would have such strong opinions about this buggy! No need to speculate on its quality or lack thereof until release, I think its totally cool that we finally have an 1/8 scale buggy that is 100% USA design. Now its time for Associated to step up to the plate!

RC30GTR

I dont see how they gonna change the plastic to metal. If you look at it, it is impossile for make aluminum into those shapes. Not to mention once they change the material, the setup on the car will be different = completely different car..

A losi buggy will most likley cost $600+.. i can see why they try to use plastic to cut cost

cool design though.... very different

All The Way

OMFG
it's a prototype

the towers will be aluminum
from www.wnyrcinfo.com
like i said prototype
anything is possible with a cnc mill