Losi 1/6th Audi R8 Supercar Development 6IX Platform
11-06-2015, 08:49 PM
#121
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I've had the car a while now, i've owned 1\5th scale MCD's and FG's in the past,
I know FG fan boys will say the FG is better for a similar price but i disagree,
The FG you get for this price is no better, its a belt drive 4WD thats mainly plastic, and runs on 6S which is a bit underpowered for the car weight.
If you want the full alloy version its 2WD and 2,500 GBP.
Don't think i'm knocking FG, i've got an old FG EVO alloy and its a very nice but different animal.
I like the 6IX, its a great car with a nice power unit, and it handles really well.
Once its converted for FG tyres its cheap to run too.
Eventually some alloy upgrades will start coming out, and we can beef it up some more!
I have no regrets in buying it.
I know FG fan boys will say the FG is better for a similar price but i disagree,
The FG you get for this price is no better, its a belt drive 4WD thats mainly plastic, and runs on 6S which is a bit underpowered for the car weight.
If you want the full alloy version its 2WD and 2,500 GBP.
Don't think i'm knocking FG, i've got an old FG EVO alloy and its a very nice but different animal.
I like the 6IX, its a great car with a nice power unit, and it handles really well.
Once its converted for FG tyres its cheap to run too.
Eventually some alloy upgrades will start coming out, and we can beef it up some more!
I have no regrets in buying it.
All I want are tires. Give me 10-15 runs. Might be able to live with that. Until then any other changes are kinda useless if tires where out so fast.
11-07-2015, 02:39 PM
#122
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Member on another forum recently bought an FG instead of the Losi. To his surprise came with an 8s system. Had I known maybe.
All I want are tires. Give me 10-15 runs. Might be able to live with that. Until then any other changes are kinda useless if tires where out so fast.
All I want are tires. Give me 10-15 runs. Might be able to live with that. Until then any other changes are kinda useless if tires where out so fast.
I know they do an 8S upgrade ESC though for a stupid fee.
Its a rebranded SKYRC Toro Beast 200amp.
11-11-2015, 12:52 PM
#123
Just checking in.... RC-Hornet is still working on the revised GRP wheel adapters. If those looking to add these to your R8 feel free to send them an e-mail as well...The more people looking to upgrade their losi wheels and tires the faster the new adapters will get produced.
Link:
http://www.rchornetproducts.com/contact.html
Thanks!
Link:
http://www.rchornetproducts.com/contact.html
Thanks!
11-11-2015, 04:47 PM
#124
Email already sent, kind of waiting on them before i purchase my car
11-11-2015, 05:32 PM
#125
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Just checking in.... RC-Hornet is still working on the revised GRP wheel adapters. If those looking to add these to your R8 feel free to send them an e-mail as well...The more people looking to upgrade their losi wheels and tires the faster the new adapters will get produced.
Link:
http://www.rchornetproducts.com/contact.html
Thanks!
Link:
http://www.rchornetproducts.com/contact.html
Thanks!
11-12-2015, 02:27 PM
#126
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11-13-2015, 04:54 AM
#127
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Plus with school back in the good parking lots are I use till 9-10pm. Even on the weekend.
11-13-2015, 08:57 AM
#128
My understanding from RC-hornet is the new adapters will incorporate the drive tru Losi pin (Yellow arrow) and have a larger retaining built-in washer up against the hub that's built directly into the adapter. Also the revised units will be sized so no trimming in these marked area's...the front bumper will need minor filing in the (2) marked locations.
11-15-2015, 12:29 PM
#129
Tech Initiate
Getting parts across the water to the U.K always gets expensive.
But will keep checking to see what they come up with?
But will keep checking to see what they come up with?
11-19-2015, 07:27 AM
#130
Tech Rookie
new 1/5 scale wheel adapters
11-19-2015, 11:13 PM
#131
I'm just saddened by how cheap the 6ix is built, for a $1200... don't be fooled by the cover i guess. Remember the X01 started off around that price and it boasted 100mph. Its very slow and by no means should it be compared to the fg. And yes i have several fg's and a 6ix (which i'm currently working on for hope of hitting 100mph with it). I have it torn down for mods and a diff motor & esc.. Stay tuned!!!
11-20-2015, 12:49 PM
#132
Tech Initiate
11-23-2015, 04:54 PM
#133
11-28-2015, 10:16 AM
#134
Update the other day from RC-Hornet wheel adapters....sometime in December. Looks as jeff0077 has the inside track on the same package already.
Hi the new adapter is prefect, this model use the original losi pin to lock the adapter and also is a little wider, so not more problems touching turnbuckles. Right now its just time I believe will be available in December, Thank you so much.
RC-Hornet
Hi the new adapter is prefect, this model use the original losi pin to lock the adapter and also is a little wider, so not more problems touching turnbuckles. Right now its just time I believe will be available in December, Thank you so much.
RC-Hornet
12-09-2015, 01:24 PM
#135
Tech Initiate
New GRP wheels and adaptors - plus trimming
Chaps.
Got my wheel adaptors today and new GRP wheels. Put on and fit good. However the front wheels rub against the front splitter and bottom half of body shell and they are also VERY VERY close to turn buckles. Any ideas if this needs a trim and anyone trimmed yet.
Oh and what do you think of my motor !!!!! Im happy so far.
Anyone got a Spectrum DX4c? If so what setting have you dialled in. Any advice on number setting would be great.
Cheers
Got my wheel adaptors today and new GRP wheels. Put on and fit good. However the front wheels rub against the front splitter and bottom half of body shell and they are also VERY VERY close to turn buckles. Any ideas if this needs a trim and anyone trimmed yet.
Oh and what do you think of my motor !!!!! Im happy so far.
Anyone got a Spectrum DX4c? If so what setting have you dialled in. Any advice on number setting would be great.
Cheers