traxxas vs losi
07-09-2009, 04:51 PM
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traxxas vs losi
ive got only traxxas prodocts so far but i was thinking about trying losi are they good quality i drive my cars mostly in the street and in my yard and are there any other companies that are good
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RE: traxxas vs losi
Traxxas is fine for that application. Losi's quality is alot better on their race kits, but in average RTR's, I would say Losi quality is slightly above Traxxas (comparing the xxxt to rustler, xxx to bandit, revo to xxl, etc.)
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RE: traxxas vs losi
If their other vehicles work as "well" as their mini baja, I'd stay away from them. Not only did every piece of electronic die within 2 years(I never used more than a 6 cell nimh, either), but it has constantly increasing steering slop since the drag link is mounted on the threaded portion of a screw, which is slowly eating it away. It has a good general design, but poor execution.
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RE: traxxas vs losi
ORIGINAL: The Mad Modder
If their other vehicles work as ''well'' as their mini baja, I'd stay away from them. Not only did every piece of electronic die within 2 years(I never used more than a 6 cell nimh, either), but it has constantly increasing steering slop since the drag link is mounted on the threaded portion of a screw, which is slowly eating it away. It has a good general design, but poor execution.
If their other vehicles work as ''well'' as their mini baja, I'd stay away from them. Not only did every piece of electronic die within 2 years(I never used more than a 6 cell nimh, either), but it has constantly increasing steering slop since the drag link is mounted on the threaded portion of a screw, which is slowly eating it away. It has a good general design, but poor execution.
07-09-2009, 09:18 PM
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RE: traxxas vs losi
ORIGINAL: Chris_RC
That is a 1/18 car, do you think it will be up to par quality wise as their 8th scales?
ORIGINAL: The Mad Modder
If their other vehicles work as ''well'' as their mini baja, I'd stay away from them. Not only did every piece of electronic die within 2 years(I never used more than a 6 cell nimh, either), but it has constantly increasing steering slop since the drag link is mounted on the threaded portion of a screw, which is slowly eating it away. It has a good general design, but poor execution.
If their other vehicles work as ''well'' as their mini baja, I'd stay away from them. Not only did every piece of electronic die within 2 years(I never used more than a 6 cell nimh, either), but it has constantly increasing steering slop since the drag link is mounted on the threaded portion of a screw, which is slowly eating it away. It has a good general design, but poor execution.
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RE: traxxas vs losi
Look at the Associated minis, NO gear cover. Look at the Vendettas, bad quality. The only mini with good quality is the Xray truck.
07-09-2009, 11:23 PM
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ORIGINAL: Chris_RC
Look at the Associated minis, NO gear cover. Look at the Vendettas, bad quality. The only mini with good quality is the Xray truck.
Look at the Associated minis, NO gear cover. Look at the Vendettas, bad quality. The only mini with good quality is the Xray truck.
Anyway, Yes losi is quality. Even the RTR's are good. I will say that traxxas stadium trucks and buggys are more durable, but arent going to win any races, so you decide whats more important to you.... The lst/2 line of trucks is just as durable as the t-maxx or revo, but quite a bit easier to work on. You can have the diff out of an lst in under 2 min, but with traxxas, you have to tear half the truck apart to get to the diffs....
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RE: traxxas vs losi
Off subject but boat fisher do you go to family hobbies in naples? If so when i am on vacation i always go there. Last time i was looking at the 10t flux. I didn`t get it though. My Grandma has a condo about 20 miles north of Naples.
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LOL....
Anyway, Yes losi is quality. Even the RTR's are good.
LOL....
Anyway, Yes losi is quality. Even the RTR's are good.
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RE: traxxas vs losi
ORIGINAL: Chris_RC
That is a 1/18 car, do you think it will be up to par quality wise as their 8th scales?
ORIGINAL: The Mad Modder
If their other vehicles work as ''well'' as their mini baja, I'd stay away from them. Not only did every piece of electronic die within 2 years(I never used more than a 6 cell nimh, either), but it has constantly increasing steering slop since the drag link is mounted on the threaded portion of a screw, which is slowly eating it away. It has a good general design, but poor execution.
If their other vehicles work as ''well'' as their mini baja, I'd stay away from them. Not only did every piece of electronic die within 2 years(I never used more than a 6 cell nimh, either), but it has constantly increasing steering slop since the drag link is mounted on the threaded portion of a screw, which is slowly eating it away. It has a good general design, but poor execution.
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RE: traxxas vs losi
Between Losi and Traxxas there both good in quality. 
More importantly parts support near your area of hobby shops should be high on your the list. In San Diego just about every hobby shop has a full line of parts for Tmaxx's, Rustler's, Revo's, Stampedes and Traxxas etc. My Losi's I get parts mostly online.
Below my custom built Revo and LST2
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More importantly parts support near your area of hobby shops should be high on your the list. In San Diego just about every hobby shop has a full line of parts for Tmaxx's, Rustler's, Revo's, Stampedes and Traxxas etc. My Losi's I get parts mostly online.Below my custom built Revo and LST2
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07-10-2009, 12:47 PM
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If i had to sum it up...........................Traxxas is more like an RC for the masses...............entry level, inexpensive, easy to maintain, kinda like a chevy impala....................and a Losi is more like a BMW.
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RE: traxxas vs losi
ORIGINAL: The Mad Modder
I don't know about their kits, but I don't trust ANY of their RTRs.
ORIGINAL: Chris_RC
That is a 1/18 car, do you think it will be up to par quality wise as their 8th scales?
ORIGINAL: The Mad Modder
If their other vehicles work as ''well'' as their mini baja, I'd stay away from them. Not only did every piece of electronic die within 2 years(I never used more than a 6 cell nimh, either), but it has constantly increasing steering slop since the drag link is mounted on the threaded portion of a screw, which is slowly eating it away. It has a good general design, but poor execution.
If their other vehicles work as ''well'' as their mini baja, I'd stay away from them. Not only did every piece of electronic die within 2 years(I never used more than a 6 cell nimh, either), but it has constantly increasing steering slop since the drag link is mounted on the threaded portion of a screw, which is slowly eating it away. It has a good general design, but poor execution.
07-10-2009, 01:40 PM
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RE: traxxas vs losi
ORIGINAL: Chris_RC
You dont trust the 8ight 2.0 RTR and 8ight T 2.0 RTR, you dont trust the XXX-T Brushless RTR? Losi minis started the mini craze, and they have been out for 5+ years. The minis are really for 10 year old kids who walk into a hobby shop with a small budget.
ORIGINAL: The Mad Modder
I don't know about their kits, but I don't trust ANY of their RTRs.
ORIGINAL: Chris_RC
That is a 1/18 car, do you think it will be up to par quality wise as their 8th scales?
ORIGINAL: The Mad Modder
If their other vehicles work as ''well'' as their mini baja, I'd stay away from them. Not only did every piece of electronic die within 2 years(I never used more than a 6 cell nimh, either), but it has constantly increasing steering slop since the drag link is mounted on the threaded portion of a screw, which is slowly eating it away. It has a good general design, but poor execution.
If their other vehicles work as ''well'' as their mini baja, I'd stay away from them. Not only did every piece of electronic die within 2 years(I never used more than a 6 cell nimh, either), but it has constantly increasing steering slop since the drag link is mounted on the threaded portion of a screw, which is slowly eating it away. It has a good general design, but poor execution.
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ORIGINAL: 04DarkShadowGT
Not that I want to argue, but there were minis before Losi. Not only that you tell the people who buy the e-revo VXL, or Ofna Hyper 1/12 scale, or CRT .5, or an Xray mini that minis are only for kids with small budgets.
ORIGINAL: Chris_RC
You dont trust the 8ight 2.0 RTR and 8ight T 2.0 RTR, you dont trust the XXX-T Brushless RTR? Losi minis started the mini craze, and they have been out for 5+ years. The minis are really for 10 year old kids who walk into a hobby shop with a small budget.
ORIGINAL: The Mad Modder
I don't know about their kits, but I don't trust ANY of their RTRs.
ORIGINAL: Chris_RC
That is a 1/18 car, do you think it will be up to par quality wise as their 8th scales?
ORIGINAL: The Mad Modder
If their other vehicles work as ''well'' as their mini baja, I'd stay away from them. Not only did every piece of electronic die within 2 years(I never used more than a 6 cell nimh, either), but it has constantly increasing steering slop since the drag link is mounted on the threaded portion of a screw, which is slowly eating it away. It has a good general design, but poor execution.
If their other vehicles work as ''well'' as their mini baja, I'd stay away from them. Not only did every piece of electronic die within 2 years(I never used more than a 6 cell nimh, either), but it has constantly increasing steering slop since the drag link is mounted on the threaded portion of a screw, which is slowly eating it away. It has a good general design, but poor execution.
07-11-2009, 12:41 AM
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ORIGINAL: Chris_RC
The mini Traxxas slash and e revo are really nothig special. I seen it run at RCX on the big track and they handle the ruts horribly, even for a 1/16, and didnt handle well at all, along with even Traxxas drivers breaking a part of two. And the mini thing is for kids, I am talking about the mainstream brands, Losi Associated Duratrax someone will walk into a LHS and be out in 30 minutes that is all they need to start up for $80-$160.
The mini Traxxas slash and e revo are really nothig special. I seen it run at RCX on the big track and they handle the ruts horribly, even for a 1/16, and didnt handle well at all, along with even Traxxas drivers breaking a part of two. And the mini thing is for kids, I am talking about the mainstream brands, Losi Associated Duratrax someone will walk into a LHS and be out in 30 minutes that is all they need to start up for $80-$160.
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ORIGINAL: dacaur
WOA dude, you cant make statments like that till you have driven the truck!!! The mini e-revo is the best handling mini I have seen hands down, not even a contest. The revo suspension is just miles ahead of anything else, and its just as effective in 1/16 scale as it is in 1/10 scale.... It makes most other minis drive like toys... You cant make a good handling comparison watching someone else drive one, you have to try it out for yourself...
ORIGINAL: Chris_RC
The mini Traxxas slash and e revo are really nothig special. I seen it run at RCX on the big track and they handle the ruts horribly, even for a 1/16, and didnt handle well at all, along with even Traxxas drivers breaking a part of two. And the mini thing is for kids, I am talking about the mainstream brands, Losi Associated Duratrax someone will walk into a LHS and be out in 30 minutes that is all they need to start up for $80-$160.
The mini Traxxas slash and e revo are really nothig special. I seen it run at RCX on the big track and they handle the ruts horribly, even for a 1/16, and didnt handle well at all, along with even Traxxas drivers breaking a part of two. And the mini thing is for kids, I am talking about the mainstream brands, Losi Associated Duratrax someone will walk into a LHS and be out in 30 minutes that is all they need to start up for $80-$160.
Sure, best handling mini you have ever seen, but there are other minis that are far better quality and handle alot better. Take the [link=http://www.teamxray.com/teamxray/products/proddesc.php?prod_id=2514&kategoria=0&catName=XRAY%20M18T%20PRO]Xray M18T[/link] for example, and you can buy it for $120 [link=http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/products_id/10889/n/XRAY-M18T-4wd-Shaft-Drive-1-18-Micro-Truck-Kit]Here[/link]. IMO that is a much better deal and better yet it is a KIT. Alot of people think Traxxas, Losi, and Associated are the only RC companies when there are overseas mfg's that make mainstream brand cars put to shame. [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDis-KSzbLc]Here[/link] is a video to show how well it handles. Would beat a mini E-Revo anyday.
But, I see yor point. Those kids who were driving the cars that were affiliated with Traxxas probably never seen a track in their life! You could really tell that they were just bashing it on the track.
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ORIGINAL: dacaur
WOA dude, you cant make statments like that till you have driven the truck!!! The mini e-revo is the best handling mini I have seen hands down, not even a contest. The revo suspension is just miles ahead of anything else, and its just as effective in 1/16 scale as it is in 1/10 scale.... It makes most other minis drive like toys... You cant make a good handling comparison watching someone else drive one, you have to try it out for yourself...
ORIGINAL: Chris_RC
The mini Traxxas slash and e revo are really nothig special. I seen it run at RCX on the big track and they handle the ruts horribly, even for a 1/16, and didnt handle well at all, along with even Traxxas drivers breaking a part of two. And the mini thing is for kids, I am talking about the mainstream brands, Losi Associated Duratrax someone will walk into a LHS and be out in 30 minutes that is all they need to start up for $80-$160.
The mini Traxxas slash and e revo are really nothig special. I seen it run at RCX on the big track and they handle the ruts horribly, even for a 1/16, and didnt handle well at all, along with even Traxxas drivers breaking a part of two. And the mini thing is for kids, I am talking about the mainstream brands, Losi Associated Duratrax someone will walk into a LHS and be out in 30 minutes that is all they need to start up for $80-$160.
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ORIGINAL: The Mad Modder
LOL I knew it wouln't be long, Chris, til the traxxas fanboys started ripping you about that comment.
ORIGINAL: dacaur
WOA dude, you cant make statments like that till you have driven the truck!!! The mini e-revo is the best handling mini I have seen hands down, not even a contest. The revo suspension is just miles ahead of anything else, and its just as effective in 1/16 scale as it is in 1/10 scale.... It makes most other minis drive like toys... You cant make a good handling comparison watching someone else drive one, you have to try it out for yourself...
ORIGINAL: Chris_RC
The mini Traxxas slash and e revo are really nothig special. I seen it run at RCX on the big track and they handle the ruts horribly, even for a 1/16, and didnt handle well at all, along with even Traxxas drivers breaking a part of two. And the mini thing is for kids, I am talking about the mainstream brands, Losi Associated Duratrax someone will walk into a LHS and be out in 30 minutes that is all they need to start up for $80-$160.
The mini Traxxas slash and e revo are really nothig special. I seen it run at RCX on the big track and they handle the ruts horribly, even for a 1/16, and didnt handle well at all, along with even Traxxas drivers breaking a part of two. And the mini thing is for kids, I am talking about the mainstream brands, Losi Associated Duratrax someone will walk into a LHS and be out in 30 minutes that is all they need to start up for $80-$160.
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ORIGINAL: dacaur
I dont know that you could call me a traxxas fanboy... I own just as many losi as traxxas vehichles... Just commenting that someone who hasent even driven the truck, shouldnt be making comments like that on its performance.
ORIGINAL: The Mad Modder
LOL I knew it wouln't be long, Chris, til the traxxas fanboys started ripping you about that comment.
ORIGINAL: dacaur
WOA dude, you cant make statments like that till you have driven the truck!!! The mini e-revo is the best handling mini I have seen hands down, not even a contest. The revo suspension is just miles ahead of anything else, and its just as effective in 1/16 scale as it is in 1/10 scale.... It makes most other minis drive like toys... You cant make a good handling comparison watching someone else drive one, you have to try it out for yourself...
ORIGINAL: Chris_RC
The mini Traxxas slash and e revo are really nothig special. I seen it run at RCX on the big track and they handle the ruts horribly, even for a 1/16, and didnt handle well at all, along with even Traxxas drivers breaking a part of two. And the mini thing is for kids, I am talking about the mainstream brands, Losi Associated Duratrax someone will walk into a LHS and be out in 30 minutes that is all they need to start up for $80-$160.
The mini Traxxas slash and e revo are really nothig special. I seen it run at RCX on the big track and they handle the ruts horribly, even for a 1/16, and didnt handle well at all, along with even Traxxas drivers breaking a part of two. And the mini thing is for kids, I am talking about the mainstream brands, Losi Associated Duratrax someone will walk into a LHS and be out in 30 minutes that is all they need to start up for $80-$160.
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RE: traxxas vs losi
I have never owned a mini or traxxas for that matter,But i bought the mini slash to give it a try...It is hard as hell to get that power down in that small package.Its ok in smooth dirt with the one battery,Tried it out on the road with the second battery in series and no way the slash is not made to go that fast..lol...Anywho its kinda fun,But when i switch back to my firestorm its so much better in everyway...
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well, the mini e-revo has way wider tires, as well as wider suspension arms, so it doesn't have any of the trouble getting the power to the ground that the mini slash does.... So your trouble isn't a "mini" thing, its a "mini with super narrow tires" thing. My e-revo has the widest tires of all my mini's.
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ORIGINAL: dacaur
WOA dude, you cant make statments like that till you have driven the truck!!! The mini e-revo is the best handling mini I have seen hands down, not even a contest. The revo suspension is just miles ahead of anything else, and its just as effective in 1/16 scale as it is in 1/10 scale.... It makes most other minis drive like toys... You cant make a good handling comparison watching someone else drive one, you have to try it out for yourself...
ORIGINAL: Chris_RC
The mini Traxxas slash and e revo are really nothig special. I seen it run at RCX on the big track and they handle the ruts horribly, even for a 1/16, and didnt handle well at all, along with even Traxxas drivers breaking a part of two. And the mini thing is for kids, I am talking about the mainstream brands, Losi Associated Duratrax someone will walk into a LHS and be out in 30 minutes that is all they need to start up for $80-$160.
The mini Traxxas slash and e revo are really nothig special. I seen it run at RCX on the big track and they handle the ruts horribly, even for a 1/16, and didnt handle well at all, along with even Traxxas drivers breaking a part of two. And the mini thing is for kids, I am talking about the mainstream brands, Losi Associated Duratrax someone will walk into a LHS and be out in 30 minutes that is all they need to start up for $80-$160.
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well, the mini e-revo has way wider tires, as well as wider suspension arms, so it doesn't have any of the trouble getting the power to the ground that the mini slash does.... So your trouble isn't a ''mini'' thing, its a ''mini with super narrow tires'' thing. My e-revo has the widest tires of all my mini's.
well, the mini e-revo has way wider tires, as well as wider suspension arms, so it doesn't have any of the trouble getting the power to the ground that the mini slash does.... So your trouble isn't a ''mini'' thing, its a ''mini with super narrow tires'' thing. My e-revo has the widest tires of all my mini's.