rubiconon37's

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http://losi.com/Products/Default.asp...dID=LOS05001#2

Markcuda

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http://www.redrc.net/2013/11/losi-15...RC+Car+News+DF)

92 vert

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I used to think HPI when I thought of 1/5th scale....not anymore.

Looks good!!

Markcuda

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Horizon Hobby introduce the Losi Desert Buggy XL, a large scale 4WD RTR buggy. Based around the popular 5ive-T platform the nearly 800mm long 1/5 scale vehicle features a 4WD shaft drivetrain with fluid-filled differentials, a 4mm aluminium chassis, dual brake discs, huge aluminium threaded shock absorbers and a 23cc recoil starter gas engine. A detachable roll cage makes maintenance easy while waterproof electronics throughout make for go-everywhere-ability. Included in the set is a genuine Spektrum DX2E radio system with DSMR technology
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Features
- 4-wheel drive power train
- Dynamite 23cc CY gasoline engine
- Durable 4mm aluminium chassis
- 3 tuneable, sealed viscous differentials
- Machined ring and pinion gear
- Dual disc braking system
- Massive aluminium shocks with threaded adjusters
- Large 740cc fuel tank with clunk
- Easy-access roll cage with removable body panels
- 4-piece body with ability to replace individual panels
- Waterproof electronics throughout
- Spektrum DX2E Radio System with DSMR technology
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oZGK...layer_embedded
Horizon Hobby is listing this for $999.99

Speed Freak RC

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Ok finally a Losi I want!

KingdomRacer

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Very interested!
Would like to know if anything carries over from the 5ive-T?

92 vert

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From what I'm reading no....

It's a completely different machine.

Markcuda

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Watch the 17 minute video put out by Horizon, very interesting.

Cain

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looks cool. 4wd for a grand, not bad at all.

Don't know much about the losi 5ive-Ts, but I have heard the hex is different than 24mm? wonder if that is the case, does this use 24 or the same thing?

Markcuda

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In the 17 minute video,(14:39) they say the wheels from the 5ive will fit.

iTz Nicholas72

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Good thing I don't have a place to run one of these or I'd end up buying one haha!

Markcuda

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If anything could get me into 1/5 scale, it would be this buggy.

RepEvox

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I think if a kit version comes out sometime next year, then I might get into this thing. I really like my savages, but this thing would be awesome to work on.

Ridley

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I'd like it a lot more if it was ACTUALLY based on a 5ive-t, or even a Losi design at all. It shares no parts because it's not a Losi designed vehicle and has nothing in common at all with the 5ive besides a gas motor. It may turn out to be good, but because it's an asian design, and really has none of the bloodline of the Losi vehicles whatsoever, it's definitely not a guarantee.

Negatives that can be seen right off the bat: some weird shock piston settup that uses 3000wt oil, no bladder in the shocks, chincy shock caps, chincy linkages, plastic clutch carrier, undersized servos, near zero linkage adjustability, and plastic towers.

Pros: Maybe the big 5th scale races will finally have a 4x4 buggy turnout.

The prototype to this was shopped around months ago:http://largescalenews.com/2013/03/al...on-whos-is-it/

Markcuda

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Well, looks like Losi didn't like the big silver muffler, they ended up going
with a can muffler, very much smaller, of course.
Hey, at least the wheels will interchange