warpig

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For what reason though?

TRF415boy

They're bulky and heavy and I don't see the point in having electric versions of them, why not just run 10th buggies which have been developped for years and years and are very much optimised?

BobWoodhouse

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Then why not 1/5th or 1/18th, etc? 1/10th is a nice size for being able to cram in all the stuff, and it still fits on a lot of indoor tracks well. I am an oldie, so I still think of 1/10th 2WD as a core value. A 1/10th 4WD goes along well for sharing tires, rims, and electronics goods.

pyro18t

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I do think they are ugly, tires are more expensive, most of the cars run 3 or 4 cell lipos which are 125-200bucks a pop, and I already have several 2S lipos. It would be a HUGE investment for me. I think it would accually be cheaper for me to go nitro.

Jay

warpig

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I don't see the ugly opinion due to the fact the 1/10 4wd are just as ugly.

I see the legit comments are the cost difference, having tires that swap with 2wd buggy, and having the batteries (even though you can use the same batteries in 1/8, you just need two of them for a 4S setup).

But, as far as technology and handling you cannot compare an 1/8 buggy to a 1/10 buggy and say the 1/8 buggy doesn't handle as well. It's far superior in handling at majority of tracks. In a small indoor track the 1/10 would be advantageous though. It depends on the particular tracks you race at.

The one thing I'm suprised wasn't said right away is that 1/8 buggy can tear up tracks more making it more difficult for 1/10 buggies.

Ben

warpig

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Here is pictures of the two... I couldn't tell you which is uglier.. haha

pyro18t

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Warpig, I think you hit the nail on the head! For A LOT of the older guys that have been around RC for awhile (myself about 15 years) Don't like 1/8 because they put a bad taste in our mouth's when they used to tear up our tracks. There was a reason that 1/8 used to run AFTER 1/10 electric.

Oh yeah BTW I'm not trying to start a 1/10-1/8 war!

Jay

CODMAN

This is completely off topic... The original post is about a new Losi 4wd 1/10 th buggy. Which if (and I say IF!!!) it happens, would be a great addition to all the choices already out there! I'm no longer a Losi fan (used to be in the late 80s), but a new 4wd would be great from them if they do it right!

Cheers!

CODMAN

pyro18t

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Losi still has some good dirvers working for them, that really adds to thier R&D. I think if, and when they come out with a new race car 2wd, or 4wd it's going to be a top notch performer for sure.

Jay

y2kgtp

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They are probably working on a competitor for the SC10 from XXX-T parts to compete in the new tentative ROAR class that was just announced on the 16th.

y2kgtp

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Hmm....your right....we need a new thread for the 1/10th vs 1/8th

warpig

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Sorry to go off topic. I guess I felt it was relevant because 1/8 brushless is just a larger scale 4wd with a better concept.

IMO I think Losi should design their next 1/10 4wd off of the 1/8 buggy. It would have 3 diffs and a very forgiving platform for high speed sweepers and bumps. I've thought this for about 5 years. I hated my xxx4 because the chassis grabbed everything and slowed the car down. I always preferred my 2wd buggy due to the fact it jumped more gracefully and could handle bumps and high speed sweepers.

pyro18t

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Well they already have the "Desert Truck" Which I think is a joke, and it's ugly IMO. Do you think they are going to make another truck, or revise the dersert truck to comply with the ROAR rules?

I guess I'm getting off topic again. So common LOSI WE NEED A NEW 4WD FROM YOU!

Jay

warpig

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I did create a new thread to discuss 1/10 vs. 1/8 electric 4wd... if you care to comment on this discussion go there.

y2kgtp

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I think they might just drop the desert truck, and build something else. The new class requires a longer wider wheelbase, and a full body covering the tires from the top. That pretty much eliminates the need for that plastic cage and LED lights.

On the Losi 4WD....it will still be a single belt drive, but the stick Lipo will load in from the bottom of the chassis too keep the weight centered.