New Losi 1/10th RTR on 8/29/08

[News]

http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p347/rccanews/NewLosiSneak.jpg

Losi announced that they will be delivering a new RTR on 8/29/08 for $179.99. Till then we'll have to play armchair engineer.

Any guesses? Mine is that it is a new truck to compete with the Traxxas Slash.

[rccardude04]

Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!

I know!

It will be a closed wheel desert truck based on the XXX-T... again.

Or an RTR nitro truck... that would be horrible.

-Eric

[TamiyaIFSDriver]

Um, why am I not getting the insider???

[T/Losi]

Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!

I know!

It will be a closed wheel desert truck based on the XXX-T... again.

Or an RTR nitro truck... that would be horrible.

-Eric

For $179.99 I doubt it.

My guess is a XXX-S Chassis of the Dirt Oval/L8IGHT since it is the same price as the slider

[T/Losi]

Um, why am I not getting the insider???

This wasn't sent by the insider, it is just posted on their site

http://www.losiforum.com

[fastharry]

Just what the HOBBY needs...another 1/10th scale RTR. And, can you believe the marketing genius that we are seeing?......WHEW!! I know I'll be sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see what type of RTR 179 dollars buys me from Losi....



Can Losi just announce they are going to start selling in WALMART and get it over with please?...

[jlee]

I bet ya its a 2wd Raminator/Ramcharger. Based off the XXX-T chassis. It will compete against the Traxxas Stampede and the 2wd HPI Wheely King. It will have new 2.2 chevron tires and wheels. Just my guess???

[fastharry]

I bet ya its a 2wd Raminator/Ramcharger. Based off the XXX-T chassis. It will compete against the Traxxas Stampede and the 2wd HPI Wheely King. It will have new 2.2 chevron tires and wheels. Just my guess???




HPI no longer makes the 2wd Wheely king..

[rccardude04]

Well, it's pretty safe to assume it won't be brushless. If it is, and it's good quality, I'll buy one of whatever it is.

I bet it's not based on the xxx-s/drift-r because that chassis costs more than 179, let alone the electronics.

l8ight? 1/8 scale... they say 1/10.

Or, they could actually release something NEW. That would be amazing. Heck, maybe even a crawler?

Who knows... It's fun to speculate though! :D

-Eric

[jlee]

HPI no longer makes the 2wd Wheely king..

OK, I didn't know they stopped production.

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

Same with news. Compete with the slash and if it is true that means prices might drop down on the slash.

[bigboots1302]

losi is ticking me off with all of these crappy cars they are making. they kill every good thing that they make with a crappy copy car. just like the xxx-t line of trucks that they killed with the speed t and the desert truck. or all 500 minis that they made that copy the mini lst 2. losi is annoying...!!!

[TamiyaIFSDriver]

Either one of these, A Crawler, Late Model, or a CORR truck in 1/10 scale. :rolleyes:

[Burnout]

Losi and and their surprises. It's no surprise to anyone anymore.

http://www.straferight.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/facepalm2ic7copyrl2.jpg

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

Lol, true!!!! FAIL!!!!!!

[Flamnpede]

Ok my guess is a rehash of an old platform just like Traxxas does it. HEck anymore they're in the same category. Both make toys and both make racers.

[mLst182]

It wont be a crawler... the Losi Mini Crawler is smaller then 1/10 and is like $230 or so. A 1/10 size would be more expensive.

The CORR truck copy is a good guess, but I would think Losi's version would have been more expensive then $180...

The 1/10 late model would be a good guess... they seem to be pushing the oval stuff lately...

[cdieterman]

i guess i will wait to see. working on my track depends on what this might be. still thinking about the l8ight model. a corr looking truck would be nice.

[T/Losi]

I bet ya its a 2wd Raminator/Ramcharger. Based off the XXX-T chassis. It will compete against the Traxxas Stampede and the 2wd HPI Wheely King. It will have new 2.2 chevron tires and wheels. Just my guess???

That would be sweet.

Well, it's pretty safe to assume it won't be brushless. If it is, and it's good quality, I'll buy one of whatever it is.

I bet it's not based on the xxx-s/drift-r because that chassis costs more than 179, let alone the electronics.

l8ight? 1/8 scale... they say 1/10.

Or, they could actually release something NEW. That would be amazing. Heck, maybe even a crawler?

Who knows... It's fun to speculate though! :D

-Eric

I mean't a 1/10 version of the l8ight with xxxs chassis.
Doubt it is a crawler since the 1/18 version is $239

[TamiyaIFSDriver]

Another "new" vehicle guess would be a 1/10 scale stock/NASCAR type car with a rollcage. Based from the buggy platform.
But I will go with a Late Model or CORR truck.

[z-man280]

$179.99??????

Sounds a lot like Rustler competition to me....

[Team Lotus]

Well, I will speak for those of us out there that are on-road fans that I hope that it is an on-road car, perhaps a pan car. So long as it's not yet another off-road vehicle! They are all we seem to see anymore!
I know the off-road fans are going to be ticked at me for this but honestly, for the past year or two you guys have had it all your way! All the manufacturers have jumped on the off-road bandwagon as well as the rc magazines ( who I blame for over-promoting off-road over on-road to the buying public). I know you are going to say that off-road is what the majority are demanding, and you are probably right; but what about those of us who prefer on-road cars and racing. We deserve equal treatment.

I propose that we on-road fans get off our lazy butts and demand that the manufacturers and the rc magazines hear us and give us some more new product. We want parity with the off-road stuff! it is only fair.
So come on fellow on-road fans, make yourselves heard!!!

[z-man280]

Team Lotus brings up some darn good points......



with the exception of some higher end stuff, and a few on roads, the market does tend to lean for off road as of late.


Imagine,..if you will, that Losi heard our cries, and is offering a 1/10 4wd shaft driven EP truck tho??????





That in itself would rock the world of rc.

[glassdoctor]

When the 1/10 sprint car was released, I heard that they also had a late model version. Has that been released yet? If not, then I think that's what it is.

[leeasam]

being the 1/10 slider is at $239 or so I really don`t see the late model coming out at that much less. in the 1/18 scale there is not that kind of price difference.

SO what I am getting at even though I would LOVE to see a 1/10 latemodel for this price I just don`t see it happening!

[fuzzychickens]

New from Losi: They are getting into the RTR boat market!

It's a 1/10th scale Nimitz-class supercarrier. Perfect size for your bathtub - that is if your bathtub is over 100 feet long.

Comes with full compliment of 1/10th scale navy jets, with 1/10th scale armaments that can destroy stuff 1/10th the size of stuff the full size ones can. Ship radar can monitor and area 1/10th the size of the full size one's capability.

This ship is perfect for people/nations who are 1/10th: as arrogant, willing to borrow money for military expenditures, and fascinated with stuff that goes bang as us Americans. It's also Losi quality.

*Giant bathtub not included
*1/10th scale axis of evil countries not included
*1/10th scale banner of "Mission Accomplished" sold separately.
*Operation of 1/10th scale nuclear generator at your own risk.
*Not responsible for loss of birds, dolphins, whales, people on jetskis, skiers, and light aircraft (and people in them) caused by unintentional or intentional use of this product.

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

What the!!! ^^^^^^^

[Lamouche]

Hi,
I'm waiting for the successor of XXX NT AD2, and Team Losi propose a rtr 1/10th with low price, it's a toy ?

[Racer Rob]

Well, I will speak for those of us out there that are on-road fans that I hope that it is an on-road car, perhaps a pan car. So long as it's not yet another off-road vehicle! They are all we seem to see anymore!
I know the off-road fans are going to be ticked at me for this but honestly, for the past year or two you guys have had it all your way! All the manufacturers have jumped on the off-road bandwagon as well as the rc magazines ( who I blame for over-promoting off-road over on-road to the buying public). I know you are going to say that off-road is what the majority are demanding, and you are probably right; but what about those of us who prefer on-road cars and racing. We deserve equal treatment.

I propose that we on-road fans get off our lazy butts and demand that the manufacturers and the rc magazines hear us and give us some more new product. We want parity with the off-road stuff! it is only fair.
So come on fellow on-road fans, make yourselves heard!!!

There's already a thousand different touring cars out there. There's several pan cars to choose from. You have 1/18-1/5th scale cars. You can only drive around on pavement so many different ways. The reason there's so many off-road cars is because most people don't want to be left on the pavement. 80% of this hobby is bashing. That means tearing up the lawn, catching big air, etc. Basically everything you can't do with an on-road car.

More people though would probably be into on-road if it wasn't so stupid expensive for tires, etc. But off-road blue groove (ugh) is the same way. It eats tires for lunch. But then again, I don't race on it.

$179 for a RTR, or $500+ for a X-Ray T2 or a Tamiya 501X buggy plus everything you need to make it rtr, which way do you think the noob walking into the hobby shop is going to go. Companies like X-Ray (Not bashing them at all, they are just one of the higher end brands) do not bring new people into the hobby, unless they are looking to go 1/18th scale. Its all the "Oh no not another cheesy RTR" cars and trucks that do. This hobby needs all the help it can get. Kids these days would rather sit in front of a tv with a game controller in their hand then actually have to get up and do something. :rolleyes:

[Racer Rob]

Hi,
I'm waiting for the successor of XXX NT AD2

Doubt you will see that since there is no longer a pro class for 1/10th gas. All pro level efforts are now to truggys. :rolleyes:

So much for having to use skill to get around the track. :roll2:

[Lamouche]

The death of 1/10th gas truck, like in Europe, the unic country were we race with 1/8th gas 2WD buggy, it's France.
We have the French Off-Road Cup to day, 4WD, and 2WD, but not truggy;)

[TamiyaIFSDriver]

Well, I will speak for those of us out there that are on-road fans that I hope that it is an on-road car, perhaps a pan car. So long as it's not yet another off-road vehicle! They are all we seem to see anymore!
I know the off-road fans are going to be ticked at me for this but honestly, for the past year or two you guys have had it all your way! All the manufacturers have jumped on the off-road bandwagon as well as the rc magazines ( who I blame for over-promoting off-road over on-road to the buying public). I know you are going to say that off-road is what the majority are demanding, and you are probably right; but what about those of us who prefer on-road cars and racing. We deserve equal treatment.

I propose that we on-road fans get off our lazy butts and demand that the manufacturers and the rc magazines hear us and give us some more new product. We want parity with the off-road stuff! it is only fair.
So come on fellow on-road fans, make yourselves heard!!!


I do agree, even thought I got my E-Revo, I would love something scale looking to take on the parking lot for some car running. So I hope its a on-road car of some type. So I will have a road car and a truck. :D

[rhcsavage21]

sign... i hope its something surprising, hasn't been a real good release from losi since the LST

[rccardude04]

New from Losi: They are getting into the RTR boat market!

It's a 1/10th scale Nimitz-class supercarrier. Perfect size for your bathtub - that is if your bathtub is over 100 feet long.

Comes with full compliment of 1/10th scale navy jets, with 1/10th scale armaments that can destroy stuff 1/10th the size of stuff the full size ones can. Ship radar can monitor and area 1/10th the size of the full size one's capability.

This ship is perfect for people/nations who are 1/10th: as arrogant, willing to borrow money for military expenditures, and fascinated with stuff that goes bang as us Americans. It's also Losi quality.

*Giant bathtub not included
*1/10th scale axis of evil countries not included
*1/10th scale banner of "Mission Accomplished" sold separately.
*Operation of 1/10th scale nuclear generator at your own risk.
*Not responsible for loss of birds, dolphins, whales, people on jetskis, skiers, and light aircraft (and people in them) caused by unintentional or intentional use of this product.


ROFLOL

Nobody found this as funny as I did, apparently.

GOOD JOB!!!

-Eric

[fuzzychickens]

The death of 1/10th gas truck, like in Europe, the unic country were we race with 1/8th gas 2WD buggy, it's France.
We have the French Off-Road Cup to day, 4WD, and 2WD, but not truggy;)

I must know what the 1/8th 2wd drive buggies look like. Any pics? Are they just 4wd cars with the front drive shafts removed?

[Lamouche]

The link on 2WD from my website:o
http://www.rcmag.com/reviews/categorie/4x2/article_4x2.htm
Sorry, it's in French, if you want some info, email me:)

[rccardude04]

I always wanted to drive one of the FWD buggies. Looks like it could be kind of fun. Would be a nice challenge, especially coming out of turns!

-Eric

[Lamouche]

This one for exemple:

http://www.rcmag.com/reviews/course/tt18/div08/coupeandelys0808/technique/4x2/tractor2008/tractor3.jpg

His owner is also Eric, my webmaster:p

[rhcsavage21]

some thing looks wrong there:huh:

[savagekid94]

desert truck

[fuzzychickens]

Wow, front wheel drive and some serious forward engine placment.

Would be a different experience to drive.

[Racer Rob]

One question though.... why?!

[Lamouche]

Hi,
It's a sort of thread polution:p
In France, our best drivers begin with 2WD. Around 80's, it's the "ware" between front and rear drive, and the death of front 2WD, but we can find only home made 2FWD now.
Juste an exemple of a 2WD on RC8 base, it's like a 1/10th gaz truck, but for the rule, it's a 1/8th 2WD, with RB 0.21 engine :)

The tranny and his very hard slipper:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k133/Lamouche_2006/IDEA/slipperCascade.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k133/Lamouche_2006/IDEA/chassis_6.jpg

http://www.rcmag.com/reviews/categorie/4x2/pilotes/2008/maddevise0308/IMG_5585_small.jpg

Why, for the pleasure;)

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

Ok lets get back to topic. please as any one seen or heard anything yet. Did losi leek out anything comeon people I don't want to wait intell the 28. Gosh.

[metalmilitia206]

It's gotta be a Slash competitor...Losi has tried everything else. They will probably take the Desert Truck and change it to look more like a Slash

[atm92484_3]

Something like this?

[metalmilitia206]

haha most likely

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

Lol, that's all I have to say.

[TKCastle]

1/10 scale dirt bike. Or a rally car, pavement and dirt. Maybe a 1/10 scale gil losi that you can put in your kick arse rc8t and watch the little gil pilot your car to victory!

[robcox1980]

nevermind

[z-man280]

its a desert truck, but cheaper???????????????

William Tango Foxtrot.

[4wdmt]

It looks like it. Just to compete with the slash. At least it is 1/10th and not mini.

[4wdmt]

HEY GUYS, CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! today 8/27/08 I was messing around on the www.losi.com website and I brought up last months insider report which of course didn't have info on the truck coming out on 8/29/08 for $179.99 and is 1/10 scale. BUT............in the browswer I noticed that the link has a archive number at the end sorta like www.losi.com/archive-003 so I thought, hmmm, what if I change the archive-003, to the next number up, so I did and low and behold it pulled up the insider newsletter that is getting emailed tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

here's the link

http://publications.horizonhobby.com/read/archive?id=1353

ENJOY.................A DAY EARLY!!!!!!!

nice work there. You gave us a sneak peek ahead of time ;).

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

But if you look at the to see more look at this date it says friday march 28th not aug 28 thrusday.

[4wdmt]

hahahaha. You are right. I was totally Foxtrot, knowing it is the desert truck, I didn't even bother finish reading the whole thing. hahahaha.

Well, there is still a chance that it is going to be a mini. LOL.

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

Lol, good thing I looked.

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

What do you mean mini its 1/10 scale

[4wdmt]

Nope, not 1/10. I am afraid if it is going to be 1/36 (micro T series) or 1/18 (MINI-T / LST series).

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

But the first post by news says 1/10 scale. ?????

[TamiyaIFSDriver]

On the Losi home page it states that it will be 1/10th scale.

[fastharry]

here ya go guys......



Losi's 1/10 HIGHroller Offers Incredible Looks for Only $179.99

The 1/10 HIGHroller™ Lifted Truck RTR from Losi offers an incredible amount of realistic detail and durability for the dollar. No other truck in this class offers a realistic tube style chassis as well
as a front bumper and skid plate in such an affordable ready-to-run package. The 1/10 HIGHroller also includes front and rear aluminum shocks as well as low profile all-terrain off-road tires mounted on 320-series chrome wheels, giving this lifted truck the ability to conquer almost any terrain.

[DarthRacer]

Ahem


http://losi.com/Content/Tours/HighRoller/tour.html

[RacerTim]

:rolleyes: Cool, a Losi Stampede!

[rccardude04]

HOLY CRAP IT ISN'T A XXX-T!!!!!

They did something DIFFERENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I mean, obviously the arms have to be the same but that chassis is NEW!!!!

Finally, after ... what, 15 years? The Stampede has something sorta similar from another company to compete with? LOL!

Way to be on the leading edge there, Losi!

$5,000 says it breaks A-Arms even more than the Speed-T. :)

-Eric

[TamiyaIFSDriver]

Its nice, but looks pretty much like the Stampede. I was hoping for a road car.

[Racer Rob]

I think its sweet. Needed something else like a Stampede.

[MattHiggins]

Looks cool to me. I have to laugh at the comments about it will break this or do this or that before they even see it run.

[rhcsavage21]

i like it, this or a slash.. hmmm

and eric. me and my little brother have yet to break a a-arm lol

[rccardude04]

Looks cool to me. I have to laugh at the comments about it will break this or do this or that before they even see it run.


lol, I'm just speculating based on the history of Losi and A-Arms, combined with large front tires and a lack of kickup. The lack of kickup greatly increases the stress on the arm because the load is placed laterally along the length of the pin instead of in the direction of the 'hinge,' especially near the hinge pin, where the stress is most concentrated due to the low cross-sectional area.

Not an educated speculation at all though and I have no idea what I'm talking about.

-Eric

[RacerTim]

Looks cool to me. I have to laugh at the comments about it will break this or do this or that before they even see it run.
My comment was more what first popped into my mind when I saw it. Who knows, it might be better than the stampede (at least it won't have a Traxxas radio :D )

[Chachi_RC]

Yup, pre-ordered mine today at WalMart. Just playing....it does look a Stampede though.

[News]

LOL! Man, with the internet no secrets are safe. Unless they wanted this to slip out, somone at Losi will be hearing about this tomorrow. :D

Once this truck is "officially" released to the public this post will be closed and a new one will be created so you guys can fire away at it.

[jlee]

I was close. Its not the licensed monster truck but I was the first to guess a competitor for the Stampede.

[Arenacale]

That's pretty cool. It's definately a Stampede competitor, but they're not really positioning it as a Monster Truck. It's more like the super-huge street trucks you see at SEMA. I can see it as being marketed as the cheaper alternative to buying a Maxx and all the chrome goodies to go along with it, versus the Pede's performance focus.

[4wdmt]

The only RC manufacturer that keeps everything a secret 'till they are offically announced is Traxxas.

I am impressed. It is a mean looking truck. Way to go LOSI.

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

There more pics and specs below.

Dam this thing is awsome. Its a must have for me.

[rccardude04]

yo dat thang is hardkore gangsta for sheezy!

:D

-Eric

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

Lol, I want one.

Rcdude it gose like this,

Dog that is the s#5t no what im saying, fashizzle that im getting that pimped out rider. Ya peace out dog! :D

[tyhodge07]

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd124/tyhodge07/2-4.jpg

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1/10-Scale Electric RTR Lifted Truck

LM-32K Performance Motor
12RB Electronic Speed Control w/Reverse
Easy access battery compartment accommodates stand 6-cell NiMH Packs
Realistic vertical aluminum shocks, front and rear
Losi 27MHz AM Radio System
320-Series chrome wheels with low profile all-terrain tires
Detailed, Realistic tube-style chassis

Built on a tube-style chassis with a realistic look, the HIGHroller has front and rear skid plates, vertical aluminum shocks, an extended-cab long-bed custom truck body and chrome 320-series wheels with low profile all-terrain tires. Losi backs up all that incredible detail with a power system that offers plenty of torque and speed for rolling on the street or taking to the backwoods. A Losi 12RB electronic speed control with reverse routes power to the LM-32K performance motor, all run through an ultra-durable planetary gear differential drivetrain. Additional features like captured rod ends for increased durability, and an easy-access battery compartment for quick battery changes all make the HIGHroller run as great as it looks.

Specifications:

Scale: 1/10
Length: 18.5 in (470mm)
Width: 12.75 in (324mm)
Wheelbase: 12 in (305mm)
Weight: Differs with battery used.
Body: Pre-Painted
Electronic Speed Control: Losi MSC12RB
Motor: LM-32K Performance Motor
Ball Bearings: Complete
Suspension: Four Wheel Independent
Drive: Sealed 3-Gear Transmission
Kit/RTR: RTR
Radio: Losi 27MHz AM radio system

Features:

1. Detailed, Realistic tube-style chassis
2. Front and Rear skid plate for scale appearance and protection
3. Realistic vertical aluminum shocks, front and rear
4. 320-Series chrome wheels with low profile all-terrain tires
5. Easy access battery compartment for standard 6-cell NiMH packs
6. Durable planetary gear differential
7. Long travel suspension package
8. Captured rod ends for increased suspension durability
9. Losi 27MHz AM receiver
10. LM-32K performance motor
11. 12RB Electronic Speed Control with Reverse

Suspension:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd124/tyhodge07/suspension.jpg

Electronics:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd124/tyhodge07/electronics.jpg

Price: $179.99
Source: Losi.com (http://losi.com/Content/Tours/HighRoller/tour.html)

[tyhodge07]

rest of the images
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[Burnout]

That looks pretty cool! I will take back the words I said earlier =P. Finally someone took out that old bland Stampede that Traxxas never did a thing about for many years. Different electronics, new paint, wheels, and tires does not count!

The price seems good. But another RTR to pollute the hobby is still very disappointing.

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

WHAT!!!!! 3 speed transmission.

This can't be true.

If is, this is the first elictic truck that has something like this exp for the emaxx.

Super Crazy, not gay.

[zakerid]

WHAT!!!!! 3 speed transmission.

This can't be true.

If is, this is the first elictic truck that has something like this exp for the emaxx.

Super Crazy, not gay.

where do you see a 3 speed trans? i see a 3 gear trans....

[fastharry]

lol, I'm just speculating based on the history of Losi and A-Arms, combined with large front tires and a lack of kickup. The lack of kickup greatly increases the stress on the arm because the load is placed laterally along the length of the pin instead of in the direction of the 'hinge,' especially near the hinge pin, where the stress is most concentrated due to the low cross-sectional area.

Not an educated speculation at all though and I have no idea what I'm talking about.

-Eric



I would worry more that KYOSHO's are now gonna start breaking arms....( if you get my drift)...

[z-man280]

Is it 1994??????????????????????????







look up the Traxxas timeline, you'll get the joke.

[jlee]

Daaaaannnngggg, that is sweet!!!

[Ball Racing]

The picture I saw of it, it had front kick-up..............................

[Mini-TBasher55]

They did something right.

I can has one?

[Mark R]

Seems to be a Stampede competitor. I think it's great for the market, something to stand up to the Stampede, looks pretty cool too.

[ChumsGum]

Nice but for $100 more you can get the brushless Stampede.

[rccardude04]

The picture I saw of it, it had front kick-up..............................


Not much. And the front shocks are near vertical. Looks neat, but is pretty much not functional.

-Eric

[metalry101]

Looks wise they definitely hit the nail on the head. I think it looks fantastic, but does anyone else see some durability problems with it? I mean really...check out that front shock tower. I hope I'm wrong, because I'll probably end up getting one of these to go with my Desert Truck, but it doesn't look like it'll hold up all that well. Oh...and why couldn't they have made it $199 instead and included the 2.4 radio system? That would have been their best selling point over the Stampede, but now the main selling point is that it's not Traxxas...and that's not much of a selling point in today's market.

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

Lol, my bad.

[tyhodge07]

Nice but for $100 more you can get the brushless Stampede.

there isnt really nothing different from all the stampede models, the vxl's main difference is the bl setup. something new that everyone and there mom hasnt played with and another 100-150 for a used bl setup for a sweet ride that hasnt been played out. ;):D

[ElectricThunder]

there isnt really nothing different from all the stampede models, the vxl's main difference is the bl setup. something new that everyone and there mom hasnt played with and another 100-150 for a used bl setup for a sweet ride that hasnt been played out. ;):D


Don't forget the steel gears in the transmission and the hex head screws for the VXL models as well (over the XL-5 models).

[metalry101]

Don't forget the steel gears in the transmission and the hex head screws for the VXL models as well (over the XL-5 models).
You're forgetting the revised hubs with 5x11 bearings all around, and the digital servo that's actually pretty good (a true first for a Traxxas radio product), meaty 4mm steel turnbuckles everywhere, and a much better looking body. The VXL is the no-brainer buy in the Stampde lineup. $250 in upgrades for only about $100 more? Sign me up for that please.

As for this Losi thing, the more I look at the pictures, the more fun it looks. I'll be buying the first orange one that comes into the shop. :D

[tyhodge07]

Don't forget the steel gears in the transmission and the hex head screws for the VXL models as well (over the XL-5 models).

thats not really a main difference for me, a screw is a screw, their gonna need replaced after some time and thats when you upgrade, we havent seen whats inside the losi tranny, it could be steel gears too. im speaking from what everyone would get a vxl for, and that would be the bl setup that comes with it. im sure losi will release a bl ready one if this one sells enough and has enough interest. would be cool, than it def would be something to compete with the vxl pede.

[leeasam]

to me it`s a big let down. just a rehash of a Stampede from a different manufacture.
I was hoping for something like a 1/10 latemodel but I knew the price was too low for theat to happen.

[tyhodge07]

and this does come with hex nuts all around, look closely in the pics.

[cnroman]

Hey, it makes a great basher.

[munim]

wait..what? Is that really a Stampede?

[z-man280]

wait..what? Is that really a Stampede?

No, it's not. Losi did in fact release something new, but, IMO, they were about a decade or so too late. If this came out with the Xl-5 series, THEN it would have been a "whoooo-hoooo" moment, but, now, it's just a " oh."

[fastharry]

and this does come with hex nuts all around, look closely in the pics.



or a slipper?

[tyhodge07]

yep, all hex nuts

http://www.losi.com/Products/ProductGallery.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0103

[JEAM]

Is it 4WD ???

[4wdmt]

Nope. just rear wheel drive.

[News]

Posted this officially in this thread:

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?p=2359602#post2359602

Closing this thread now.