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sheograth 09-08-2011 09:53 AM

Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
http://losi.com/Products/Default.asp...=LOSB0019BLKBD

Figured its unique enough to warrant it's own thread. It looks well designed, 4wd, nice cg, awesome looks, multiple part body and nice cage. Thankfully it's gas powered. Now we just have to see about hop ups...

nitrohead5300 09-08-2011 10:20 AM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

proanti1 09-08-2011 10:25 AM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
Whoa, this thing looks fantastic... it's designed like the 8ight. $1500 is a lot of money though, I should sell off some of my crap and buy one...

sheograth 09-08-2011 10:32 AM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
I'm really glad they entered at the high end though, we have enough mediocre 1/5 scale stuff floating around. The videos look good, reminds me of the old MCD Baja 1000 a bit in terms of handling. I'd like to see a kit version though. Anyone know who actually makes that engine?

Croozer 09-08-2011 10:44 AM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
Looks good.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN7XUFlS5PI&feature=feedu[/youtube]

whayden2003 09-08-2011 11:03 AM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
All I can say is there is most likely some guy at HPI headquarters saying
"well look at that I told u so". If the 5ive is not a flop than the hpi boys have some catching up to do cause that thing looks (and I stress LOOKS) good. I like the idea of the center diff and being able to have brake bais also.

proanti1 09-08-2011 11:46 AM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 


ORIGINAL: sheograth

I'm really glad they entered at the high end though, we have enough mediocre 1/5 scale stuff floating around. The videos look good, reminds me of the old MCD Baja 1000 a bit in terms of handling. I'd like to see a kit version though. Anyone know who actually makes that engine?
Its not Zenoah, looks like the standard CY26.

sheograth 09-08-2011 12:12 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
It's different enough that the HPI 2wd platform is still relevant, they should feel pretty different to drive. From the looks of things the baja seems like it can still take more of a beating, but we'll have to see. Also need to wait and see what pipe options pop up.

elven wizard 09-08-2011 12:30 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
It's a beauty !

Nitromarc3 09-08-2011 12:49 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
Man this truck looks great the losi guys did their home work, all things look new for 1/5 scale the 8ight platform works very cant wait to see how it works on 1/5 scale, put me in line for one.

HerrSavage 09-08-2011 12:50 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
First gasser I've seen to pique my interest... Nice looking RC.

For the price though it'd better be pretty bullet-proof and not need a bunch of hopups...

proanti1 09-08-2011 12:54 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 


ORIGINAL: sheograth

It's different enough that the HPI 2wd platform is still relevant, they should feel pretty different to drive. From the looks of things the baja seems like it can still take more of a beating, but we'll have to see. Also need to wait and see what pipe options pop up.
I dunno... I thought the 8ight looked pretty fragile, but mine has turned out to be one of the toughest things I have ever owned. This thing just looks like a bigger version.

whayden2003 09-08-2011 01:00 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
Just watched the video. Looks plenty hopped up out the box. I like the four piece body. My redcat is looking old already still I would be scared to beat on a 1600 dollar machine like I do my 600 buck redcat.

46u 09-08-2011 01:05 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
Looks very interesting just wish it was a buggy. :)

Sherv 09-08-2011 01:11 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
Says CY on the side of the engine, I'm pretty confident it is a 2bolt as well.
If it is 70% as good as the 8ight... it's a winner in performance but sadly i think the Short Course class is a loser period unless electric. Electric Short Course trucks/racing has taken all the tracks by storm but nitro Short course failed and I dont think Gas Short Course will pick up either. They should have released a Buggy version first imo.

46u 09-08-2011 02:28 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
Yes Zen is better but I have not had a moments trouble out of any of my CY engines.

sheograth 09-08-2011 02:34 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
Still, first thing I'd do is drop a 30.5cc race ported 4 bolt in there. Provided some good pipes come out, which I'm sure will. Losi might make their own and DDM will probably make a dominator for it. Good alternative to MCD vehicles, and it definite has a nice body.

They mention it can use other 1/5 tires, hopefully that means baja tires (probably does since they're beadlocks). I don't particularly like that tread, that thing needs some Dune Reapers.

mooman007uk 09-08-2011 07:07 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 

ORIGINAL: Sherv

Says CY on the side of the engine, I'm pretty confident it is a 2bolt as well.
If it is 70% as good as the 8ight... it's a winner in performance but sadly i think the Short Course class is a loser period unless electric. Electric Short Course trucks/racing has taken all the tracks by storm but nitro Short course failed and I dont think Gas Short Course will pick up either. They should have released a Buggy version first imo.

i think the opposite and reckon the thing that is going to ignite the 1/5th scale rc market and get more people into our hobby, if anything, is sc's that look real, are gas and are 4wd...i like the looks of this truck (yes the 5sc looks good too but underneath it's basically just a 2wd 5b) and the 4 piece body is a nice touch and adds to the realism.
1500 is up there (and you still need a radio unless you already have a spektrum then you can bind to the installed rx...bind and drive apparently???) but the hpi 5sc is 1250 for 2wd ; it remains to be seen how durable it is...time will tell, but big kudos to losi for coming up with a new platform (ferox uses a similar layout as do many nitros) i like it.

sheograth 09-08-2011 07:37 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
Yeah to venture a guess I'd say it's going to be a good performer. The baja platform just has soooo many aftermarket parts though. There probably isn't a more customizable platform out there.

mooman007uk 09-08-2011 07:42 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 

The baja platform just has soooo many aftermarket parts though. There probably isn't a more customizable platform out there.
you can dress up a pig in a wedding dress but you'd still end up marrying a pig:D

46u 09-08-2011 07:43 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
I am really interested to see some reviews from the end user.

sheograth 09-08-2011 08:27 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
A there's a difference between a pink little farm animal and a ferocious boar :p

badboy2 09-09-2011 09:22 AM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 

ORIGINAL: proanti1

Whoa, this thing looks fantastic... it's designed like the 8ight. $1500 is a lot of money though, I should sell off some of my crap and buy one...

i thought its gonna be more than $1600..but for a 5th scale that price is actually in range..it looks good too..the 5SC is $1250 without the cage ..if you buy the cage that adds up to almost $1600.only thing is youre getting a tougher team chase cage..

Shabbernigdo 09-09-2011 11:46 AM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
if this one gets crazy popular i hope they make a 4wd conversion for the baja 5b  i dont wanna have to buy a whole new buggy

46u 09-09-2011 02:08 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
I seriously dough they would make a conversion for the baja with the radio box and fuel tank in the way with a narrow chassis.

srt10 09-09-2011 04:52 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 


ORIGINAL: sheograth

I'm really glad they entered at the high end though, we have enough mediocre 1/5 scale stuff floating around. The videos look good, reminds me of the old MCD Baja 1000 a bit in terms of handling. I'd like to see a kit version though. Anyone know who actually makes that engine?
I agree on this.. ;)

TGNman 09-09-2011 09:38 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 


ORIGINAL: sheograth

Still, first thing I'd do is drop a 30.5cc race ported 4 bolt in there. Provided some good pipes come out, which I'm sure will. Losi might make their own and DDM will probably make a dominator for it. Good alternative to MCD vehicles, and it definite has a nice body.

They mention it can use other 1/5 tires, hopefully that means baja tires (probably does since they're beadlocks). I don't particularly like that tread, that thing needs some Dune Reapers.
A lot of other tires out there will fit but there will be rubbing issues. Over time testing will be done and more info will be out there.


Mark Hull

TGNman 09-09-2011 09:39 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
We have lots of images and video from the Hostile Bajafest here:

http://largescalenews.com/2011/09/ls...ajafest-in-ny/

Mark Hull

badboy2 09-09-2011 11:57 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
i see potential turtle racing parts!

supertib 09-10-2011 04:28 AM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
Time for Clockwork to enter the 1/5 engine market.... already have half the dyno built...here is my family's engine/machine shop


http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_1060.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_1057.jpg
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LOST IN MN 09-10-2011 04:57 AM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
You can get a  sneak peek of the new losi running at the Hostile baja fest this weekend TGN is there taking photos and videos http://photos.tgndistributing.com/Ho...090218_4ML7j5P


srt10 09-10-2011 07:08 AM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 


ORIGINAL: TGNman

We have lots of images and video from the Hostile Bajafest here:

http://largescalenews.com/2011/09/ls...ajafest-in-ny/

Mark Hull
thank you so much for that post Mark! ;)

46u 09-10-2011 07:36 AM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
How much does the Losi weigh?

sheograth 09-10-2011 09:38 AM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
Hmm that's a good question, it's not listed on Losi's site.

46u 09-10-2011 09:42 AM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 

ORIGINAL: sheograth

Hmm that's a good question, it's not listed on Losi's site.

On one of the videos they said something about weight but did not give an exact weight. I would like to know what the weight is ready to run with out gas.

sheograth 09-10-2011 10:52 AM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
Yeah me too. Though from the videos it seems to manage it's weight well. I have a competition 4x4 FG MT that weighs an absurd amount but it's built to handle it. Based on pictured I doubt it's too heavy, and it looks well distributed, perfect for a 4x4. Gas bajas are much heavier in the rear so the benefit of 4wd is questionable.

millzee 09-10-2011 03:16 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
30lbs

46u 09-10-2011 03:24 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 


ORIGINAL: millzee

30lbs
In one of the videos all it says is 30 plus pounds. Where did you get your figure?

srt10 09-10-2011 03:33 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 
I want one!
anyone with any info of when they will be out for sale?

46u 09-10-2011 03:41 PM

RE: Official Losi 26cc 5IVE-T Thread
 


ORIGINAL: srt10

I want one!
anyone with any info of when they will be out for sale?
Will not be long now but exactly when I am not sure. I am guessing with in the month. They have 4 or 5 of them this weekend at Hostile Baja Fest. I do think they will be a very good 1/5 scale truck. I would like to seem them make a buggy.


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