New Losi buggy
#77
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?
#78
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.
#80
Tech Elite
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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
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
#82
Tech Fanatic
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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
Oh yeah BTW I'm not trying to start a 1/10-1/8 war!
Jay
#83
Tech Regular
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
Cheers!
CODMAN
#86
Tech Elite
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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
Cheers!
CODMAN
#87
Tech Elite
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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.
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.
#88
Tech Fanatic
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I guess I'm getting off topic again. So common LOSI WE NEED A NEW 4WD FROM YOU!
Jay
#90
Tech Elite
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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
I guess I'm getting off topic again. So common LOSI WE NEED A NEW 4WD FROM YOU!
Jay
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.