Team Losi JRXS
03-09-2005, 06:06 AM
#2701
Tech Regular
Originally posted by Martin Hofer
I think Peak/Orion/Tamiya get their Motors from an independent manufactur.
I think Peak/Orion/Tamiya get their Motors from an independent manufactur.
03-09-2005, 06:08 AM
#2702
yes maybe
03-09-2005, 07:24 AM
#2703
Tech Master
iTrader: (9)
Re: Losi----Tamiya...........
Originally posted by stumper
So whats the deal with the two Losi drivers going over to Tamiya. Is it a money thing or are they un-happy with the JRX-S???
So whats the deal with the two Losi drivers going over to Tamiya. Is it a money thing or are they un-happy with the JRX-S???
03-09-2005, 08:25 AM
#2704
BMW and Xray
Ginsu,
How is BMW Xray's full sized counterpart?
Orion supplies the 9 turn motors that Tamiya sells as their own, as well as sponsoring the top Tamiya drivers. Doesn't Rick Howart run Orion USA?
I can say from now owning a 415, the car is nice to drive, easier than the XXX-S, but probably not as quick outright, at least at my level. The new JRXS should be a great car, but because it is a radical (in RC) new design, it's going to take some time to get to grips with. Losi has some of the best drivers in the business, and they are all great setup guys, I don't doubt this car will be a contender. Drivers moving teams seems to be more business related than performance related.
Mike
How is BMW Xray's full sized counterpart?
Orion supplies the 9 turn motors that Tamiya sells as their own, as well as sponsoring the top Tamiya drivers. Doesn't Rick Howart run Orion USA?
I can say from now owning a 415, the car is nice to drive, easier than the XXX-S, but probably not as quick outright, at least at my level. The new JRXS should be a great car, but because it is a radical (in RC) new design, it's going to take some time to get to grips with. Losi has some of the best drivers in the business, and they are all great setup guys, I don't doubt this car will be a contender. Drivers moving teams seems to be more business related than performance related.
Mike
03-09-2005, 08:27 AM
#2705
I just hope people stay open minded about tring new things in the setup side. This is a different car. Different cars require new thinking
03-09-2005, 08:37 AM
#2706
I don't get why people care about the drivers moving anyway... Does it really matter? I mean, if one of these drivers said "I'm leaving because I don't like this new car..." are people really going to suddenly cancel their preorder?
Besides, this isn't like back in the day when Kinwald switch to Losi, that was a big deal then. Now a days, drivers change teams so often, AND THERE ARE SOOOOO MANY SPONSORED DRIVERS NOW, its hardly a blip on the radar.
And in most cases, both the driver and the team left behind, move on and do just as well without one another.
Which once again proves that...
1. there isn't as much difference between these race quality cars as people like to believe.
2. the pro drivers can pretty much drive anything...
So, given the truth behind those two things, I can't believe that any driver's sole reason for switching teams is just for car reasons...
Besides, this isn't like back in the day when Kinwald switch to Losi, that was a big deal then. Now a days, drivers change teams so often, AND THERE ARE SOOOOO MANY SPONSORED DRIVERS NOW, its hardly a blip on the radar.
And in most cases, both the driver and the team left behind, move on and do just as well without one another.
Which once again proves that...
1. there isn't as much difference between these race quality cars as people like to believe.
2. the pro drivers can pretty much drive anything...
So, given the truth behind those two things, I can't believe that any driver's sole reason for switching teams is just for car reasons...
03-09-2005, 09:12 AM
#2707
Wisdome from our friend Darkseid! Thanks 
Exactly my thoughts. Execpt for one thing. People will cancel there preorder becase there favorit driver swithes teams......I have seen this, but not very often.
Exactly my thoughts. Execpt for one thing. People will cancel there preorder becase there favorit driver swithes teams......I have seen this, but not very often.
03-09-2005, 09:25 AM
#2708
Tech Master
iTrader: (9)
Re: BMW and Xray
Originally posted by SCML
Ginsu,
How is BMW Xray's full sized counterpart?
How? Xray has a reputation for quality in manufacturering that far exceeds its comtemporaries. BMW is a car that other full size auto makers try to emulate. It was just an analogy. I guess you missed that one, no big deal. I too believe that it would be rare for a driver to leave because he did not like a new design, which ultimately would hamper thier ability to win races. I think Spashett is a gifted and loyal driver and I would love to know the behind the scenes story on his departure from Losi....thanks
Mike
Ginsu,
How is BMW Xray's full sized counterpart?
How? Xray has a reputation for quality in manufacturering that far exceeds its comtemporaries. BMW is a car that other full size auto makers try to emulate. It was just an analogy. I guess you missed that one, no big deal. I too believe that it would be rare for a driver to leave because he did not like a new design, which ultimately would hamper thier ability to win races. I think Spashett is a gifted and loyal driver and I would love to know the behind the scenes story on his departure from Losi....thanks
Mike
03-09-2005, 11:26 AM
#2710
The car has proven to be very dominant on carpet and on asphalt. A couple of cars made the main at the "World's" and Paul L. TQ'd Cleveland with one. Not to forget several other JRXS' in the main.
Speculation: I do not know the full story on some of the Facotry Driver's making a change, but I can tell you that a couple of the driver's made the move because of a job opportunity. As much as we love racing these cars we still have to make a living. If you have a chance to work for an RC Manufacturer and race..... That's a perfect world scenario for some.....
Speculation: I do not know the full story on some of the Facotry Driver's making a change, but I can tell you that a couple of the driver's made the move because of a job opportunity. As much as we love racing these cars we still have to make a living. If you have a chance to work for an RC Manufacturer and race..... That's a perfect world scenario for some.....
03-09-2005, 11:39 AM
#2711
Sorry Ginsu, I thought there was a real world relationship that I had missed, not an analogy.
BMW's race engineering is non existent in the last... nearly 8 years, other than engines for Formula 1. That is no mean feat, but it isn't what other full sized car manufacturers try to emulate.
I'm a long time BMW fan, and I agree their engineering and manufacturing is top notch. Although, if you are comparing competitive engineering and manufacturing between full sized and R/C cars available to the public, Porsche is the only car maker that could be considered setting a gold standard, IMHO. You might also get differing opinions on the who is best in R/C, brand loyalty plays a big role it seems.
Mike
BMW's race engineering is non existent in the last... nearly 8 years, other than engines for Formula 1. That is no mean feat, but it isn't what other full sized car manufacturers try to emulate.
I'm a long time BMW fan, and I agree their engineering and manufacturing is top notch. Although, if you are comparing competitive engineering and manufacturing between full sized and R/C cars available to the public, Porsche is the only car maker that could be considered setting a gold standard, IMHO.
You might also get differing opinions on the who is best in R/C, brand loyalty plays a big role it seems. Mike
03-09-2005, 12:53 PM
#2712
Tech Regular
Ginsu it's not a car thing it's a money thing. Plain and simple. Remember these guys are Paid to drive. Sometimes you get offers that are just too good to pass up.
03-09-2005, 02:37 PM
#2713
Tech Regular
what about 1-2 more days till the car is shipped now?
03-09-2005, 03:37 PM
#2714
Did anybody else notice that Horizon's Parts Listing (not the Optional Accesories page) lists four different sizes of shock pistons and seven different stiffness springs? I can't imagine the car is coming with all of those. Could someone from Losi please clarify what springs and pistons the kit is coming with, possibly? Just trying to decide what all I want to get in my inital parts order.
Looks like there will be lots of tuning parts for this car. Springs from 10.5 to 70 lbs, c-hubs from 0 to 8 degrees, and toe-in blocks from -2 to +2 degrees. That oughta keep everybody busy for a while.
Looks like there will be lots of tuning parts for this car. Springs from 10.5 to 70 lbs, c-hubs from 0 to 8 degrees, and toe-in blocks from -2 to +2 degrees. That oughta keep everybody busy for a while.
03-09-2005, 04:38 PM
#2715
Originally posted by Juan Valdez
Did anybody else notice that Horizon's Parts Listing (not the Optional Accesories page) lists four different sizes of shock pistons and seven different stiffness springs? I can't imagine the car is coming with all of those. Could someone from Losi please clarify what springs and pistons the kit is coming with, possibly? Just trying to decide what all I want to get in my inital parts order.
Looks like there will be lots of tuning parts for this car. Springs from 10.5 to 70 lbs, c-hubs from 0 to 8 degrees, and toe-in blocks from -2 to +2 degrees. That oughta keep everybody busy for a while.
Did anybody else notice that Horizon's Parts Listing (not the Optional Accesories page) lists four different sizes of shock pistons and seven different stiffness springs? I can't imagine the car is coming with all of those. Could someone from Losi please clarify what springs and pistons the kit is coming with, possibly? Just trying to decide what all I want to get in my inital parts order.
Looks like there will be lots of tuning parts for this car. Springs from 10.5 to 70 lbs, c-hubs from 0 to 8 degrees, and toe-in blocks from -2 to +2 degrees. That oughta keep everybody busy for a while.