Losi 1/10 Slider

Old 08-15-2008, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nutz4rcyktw
Just to confirm some of our thoughts. Todd Hodge posted on another forum that the 1/10th Slider doesn't use any existing Losi parts, so no changing XX or XXX over.
THAT SOOOO SUCKS!!!!
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Old 08-15-2008, 03:32 PM
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I was a little bummed too. I have lots of Losi parts in bags but doesn't look like I can use them.

I am anxious to see one of these "up close and live".
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Any racing reports on this chassis?
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Old 09-10-2008, 05:24 PM
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I don't think any have actually hit tracks yet. We just finished a DO at our local track and I hope to see one on it before winter hits.

I will report if it happens.
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Old 09-11-2008, 04:32 PM
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So how does the 1/10 slider compare to the Losi 1/10 dessert truck?
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Old 09-15-2008, 08:07 AM
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No way to compare a purpose built dirt oval car to a off road truck. They both have shocks, tranny, and use a motor and battery. Otherwise no comparison. This is kinda like apples and oranges.
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Old 09-20-2008, 02:42 PM
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Anyone race one against a Custom Works car yet?
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Originally Posted by morosis
Anyone race one against a Custom Works car yet?
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Old 09-20-2008, 05:41 PM
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It probably doesn't have much of a chance against a Custom Works car as they are built strictly for hardcore racing, the Slider is a nice design but it is built for bashing and club/spec class racing.
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But has anyone seen it in action vs. the more expensive cars?
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Originally Posted by crazy4wdracer
It probably doesn't have much of a chance against a Custom Works car as they are built strictly for hardcore racing, the Slider is a nice design but it is built for bashing and club/spec class racing.
Ok, I didn't say it was going to be able to beat a CW Enforcer GBX. But really, winning is more driver than anything when it comes to dirt oval or any form of racing.

I've owned and raced a CW Sprinter in the past(run w/foams on an indoor hard pack clay) And, if you've owned a Custom Works sprint car or know anything about them, you'd understand the car was oringinally based off of buggy parts. Meaning, there really isn't anything that special about Custom Works Sprint cars, and it shouldn't take that much to make the slider competitive unless Losi was really stupid.

Anyway the question still stands, has anyone raced against a Custom Works sprinters? Would love to see one on an indoor dirt oval with some foams.
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Originally Posted by morosis
Anyone race one against a Custom Works car yet?

yeah the custom works car is only 500.00 plus all the electroncis..so sure a 300.00 toys r us car will compete wheel to wheel with the 1500.00 work of art! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by morosis
Ok, I didn't say it was going to be able to beat a CW Enforcer GBX. But really, winning is more driver than anything when it comes to dirt oval or any form of racing.

I've owned and raced a CW Sprinter in the past(run w/foams on an indoor hard pack clay) And, if you've owned a Custom Works sprint car or know anything about them, you'd understand the car was oringinally based off of buggy parts. Meaning, there really isn't anything that special about Custom Works Sprint cars, and it shouldn't take that much to make the slider competitive unless Losi was really stupid.

Anyway the question still stands, has anyone raced against a Custom Works sprinters? Would love to see one on an indoor dirt oval with some foams.
You're right. You would almost have to have the same driver/electronics and compare lap times between the slider and the custom works car. It doesn't matter how expensive the car is, it depends on the driver.
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Work of art???? Really??? Not tring to flam here but,

Its a freaking associated with a flat carbon chassis! There isn't alot to it that I would consider overwealming...just the dirt oval market is small...face it and not too many companies have tried to enter it.

Custom works found a niche and stayed with it. They are the #1 oval but that really is due to lack of competetion in that market.

I love the CW Sprinter and had an intimidator...actually I am amazed AE never released a conversion chassis/shock tower combo for their buggies and cashed in.

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