4LikesRovan LT305 4WD Short Course Truck - LOSI 5IVE-T Compatible
05-21-2014, 02:41 PM
#121
Tech Rookie
This is what I wrote to Rovan
Wow this is really a bunch of crap for $880 dollars. Every thing falls a apart or needs to be replaced. I bought a new front case for it. I drove it today around the yard did not even use half a tank of gas. And the back shock broke. The base of the shock molding broke. I have spent a lot of money just in buying parts for this truck.
It is really sad that you would even sell some thing like this to anyone. I have a right to be mad about this. I worked hard for that money. How would you like it if I sold you a pice of crap.
I understand that it is not a Losi product. You should not sell some thing that does not work right out of the box. And as far as the clutch bell goes you telling every one to loosen up the pinion screw and use some lock tight on it. That's bull shit. That in no way fixes the problem . That tells me you don't care about the quality of product you put out as long as you get your money. That's all I have to say to you. I could keep going but what's the point. Just take the dam thing of the market.
Wow this is really a bunch of crap for $880 dollars. Every thing falls a apart or needs to be replaced. I bought a new front case for it. I drove it today around the yard did not even use half a tank of gas. And the back shock broke. The base of the shock molding broke. I have spent a lot of money just in buying parts for this truck.
It is really sad that you would even sell some thing like this to anyone. I have a right to be mad about this. I worked hard for that money. How would you like it if I sold you a pice of crap.
I understand that it is not a Losi product. You should not sell some thing that does not work right out of the box. And as far as the clutch bell goes you telling every one to loosen up the pinion screw and use some lock tight on it. That's bull shit. That in no way fixes the problem . That tells me you don't care about the quality of product you put out as long as you get your money. That's all I have to say to you. I could keep going but what's the point. Just take the dam thing of the market.
05-21-2014, 02:51 PM
#122
Your future is going to be rough if you go around with that attitude. It will get you nowhere.
This is what I wrote to Rovan
Wow this is really a bunch of crap for $880 dollars. Every thing falls a apart or needs to be replaced. I bought a new front case for it. I drove it today around the yard did not even use half a tank of gas. And the back shock broke. The base of the shock molding broke. I have spent a lot of money just in buying parts for this truck.
It is really sad that you would even sell some thing like this to anyone. I have a right to be mad about this. I worked hard for that money. How would you like it if I sold you a pice of crap.
I understand that it is not a Losi product. You should not sell some thing that does not work right out of the box. And as far as the clutch bell goes you telling every one to loosen up the pinion screw and use some lock tight on it. That's bull shit. That in no way fixes the problem . That tells me you don't care about the quality of product you put out as long as you get your money. That's all I have to say to you. I could keep going but what's the point. Just take the dam thing of the market.
Wow this is really a bunch of crap for $880 dollars. Every thing falls a apart or needs to be replaced. I bought a new front case for it. I drove it today around the yard did not even use half a tank of gas. And the back shock broke. The base of the shock molding broke. I have spent a lot of money just in buying parts for this truck.
It is really sad that you would even sell some thing like this to anyone. I have a right to be mad about this. I worked hard for that money. How would you like it if I sold you a pice of crap.
I understand that it is not a Losi product. You should not sell some thing that does not work right out of the box. And as far as the clutch bell goes you telling every one to loosen up the pinion screw and use some lock tight on it. That's bull shit. That in no way fixes the problem . That tells me you don't care about the quality of product you put out as long as you get your money. That's all I have to say to you. I could keep going but what's the point. Just take the dam thing of the market.
05-21-2014, 03:08 PM
#123
This is what I wrote to Rovan
Wow this is really a bunch of crap for $880 dollars. Every thing falls a apart or needs to be replaced. I bought a new front case for it. I drove it today around the yard did not even use half a tank of gas. And the back shock broke. The base of the shock molding broke. I have spent a lot of money just in buying parts for this truck.
It is really sad that you would even sell some thing like this to anyone. I have a right to be mad about this. I worked hard for that money. How would you like it if I sold you a pice of crap.
I understand that it is not a Losi product. You should not sell some thing that does not work right out of the box. And as far as the clutch bell goes you telling every one to loosen up the pinion screw and use some lock tight on it. That's bull shit. That in no way fixes the problem . That tells me you don't care about the quality of product you put out as long as you get your money. That's all I have to say to you. I could keep going but what's the point. Just take the dam thing of the market.
Wow this is really a bunch of crap for $880 dollars. Every thing falls a apart or needs to be replaced. I bought a new front case for it. I drove it today around the yard did not even use half a tank of gas. And the back shock broke. The base of the shock molding broke. I have spent a lot of money just in buying parts for this truck.
It is really sad that you would even sell some thing like this to anyone. I have a right to be mad about this. I worked hard for that money. How would you like it if I sold you a pice of crap.
I understand that it is not a Losi product. You should not sell some thing that does not work right out of the box. And as far as the clutch bell goes you telling every one to loosen up the pinion screw and use some lock tight on it. That's bull shit. That in no way fixes the problem . That tells me you don't care about the quality of product you put out as long as you get your money. That's all I have to say to you. I could keep going but what's the point. Just take the dam thing of the market.
LOL, You knew going into it you were buying a half price knockoff, several days after the thread starter posted good pics and issues with the teardown, now your butthurt because you got exactly what you knew you were getting? Who are you really wanting to feel sorry for you here?
05-21-2014, 04:19 PM
#124
Tech Adept
Chalk it up to being lesson learned IMO. 1/5 scale is going to burn a hole in your pocket any way you slice it. Might as well get the genuine article, especially when a roller can be had for around 1100 bucks.. lots of good deals on used 5ives too. just saying.
05-22-2014, 09:50 PM
#125
Tech Rookie
Flame me all you want. I did know about some of the parts that where bad. Really if it was you wouldn't you be upset. And you don't know what kind of stupid emails that I have gotten from them before I got upset.
05-22-2014, 10:48 PM
#126
Tech Initiate
Wow, after reading this thread in its entirety, i think im glad i have the genuine 5ive on my bench.
being my first 5th scale, i've had a few frustrating moments with the 5ive (stripped screws etc.) i cant even imagine how frustrated and "forget this" mentality i'd have if i started with this thing.
I realize people save money by getting this...but i want to enjoy the hobby...and for that, the extra money spent on the losi was well worth the peace of mind and satisfaction that comes with a well running, well built truck.
just my 2 cents
Cheers,
Paul
being my first 5th scale, i've had a few frustrating moments with the 5ive (stripped screws etc.) i cant even imagine how frustrated and "forget this" mentality i'd have if i started with this thing.
I realize people save money by getting this...but i want to enjoy the hobby...and for that, the extra money spent on the losi was well worth the peace of mind and satisfaction that comes with a well running, well built truck.
just my 2 cents
Cheers,
Paul
05-23-2014, 07:48 AM
#127
honestly I think a lot of it may go more towards the fact that with everything, and especially more so with these copies, you may not want to be the guy buying the first run of these things.
Even the bigger companies have issues with there first run stuff (remember Losi SCTE diff pins anyone?). How the company stands behind it though to me is the biggest factor. If I am basically on my own with stuff you know is a problem, then I will look elsewhere.
Even the bigger companies have issues with there first run stuff (remember Losi SCTE diff pins anyone?). How the company stands behind it though to me is the biggest factor. If I am basically on my own with stuff you know is a problem, then I will look elsewhere.
06-05-2014, 11:44 PM
#128
any updates? Have a dbxl and looking for another 1/5 so son and I can run together.
06-08-2014, 09:10 PM
#129
Between racing and other stuff come up I haven't had time to run this thing. It's sitting on my shelf with everything installed after the painful process of going through it.
06-11-2014, 10:30 AM
#130
06-27-2014, 05:54 PM
#131
Tech Initiate
An update on my Rovan.
I only use mine to race, I replaced the cv pins with Losi items.
Last race day I was the only car in the A main to be circulating after about 14 mins. Hence I won the race. I had already lapped the field anyway.
I'm sorry to hear that people had a bad experience with theirs, my experience has been all good. Would I buy a genuine one? Hell no! I'll use the savings to install radio gear that works properly.
A big tip- use steering servos that have about a .1 second transit. And 75 kilos of torque. It makes all the difference.
I only use mine to race, I replaced the cv pins with Losi items.
Last race day I was the only car in the A main to be circulating after about 14 mins. Hence I won the race. I had already lapped the field anyway.
I'm sorry to hear that people had a bad experience with theirs, my experience has been all good. Would I buy a genuine one? Hell no! I'll use the savings to install radio gear that works properly.
A big tip- use steering servos that have about a .1 second transit. And 75 kilos of torque. It makes all the difference.
07-18-2014, 03:31 AM
#133
Tech Initiate
So I fail to see how anyone couldn't like racing this car. It might be a copy but it is just as fast, a hell of a lot cheaper and just as robust(or probably better)
The aluminium upgraded diff cups and shock parts are awesome.
I either got a good one or the other guys are doing it wrong.
The aluminium upgraded diff cups and shock parts are awesome.
I either got a good one or the other guys are doing it wrong.
07-18-2014, 08:51 AM
#134
So I fail to see how anyone couldn't like racing this car. It might be a copy but it is just as fast, a hell of a lot cheaper and just as robust(or probably better)
The aluminium upgraded diff cups and shock parts are awesome.
I either got a good one or the other guys are doing it wrong.
The aluminium upgraded diff cups and shock parts are awesome.
I either got a good one or the other guys are doing it wrong.
07-19-2014, 06:28 AM
#135
Tech Initiate
You want me to pull it apart, Take photos of it and explain why its a good truck?