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Ced RC · 06-25-2008, 03:55 PM

I just heard that it's a mini, 1/18th scale :-(

Georgerm · 06-25-2008, 04:24 PM

That really disapoints me i losi has been one of my favorite teams but since they have been owned by horizon they have just gone down hill imo.

The Real Dogman · 06-25-2008, 04:34 PM

sounds like a ruse to me to throw us off the real deal!!! Cnat imagin Horizon/losi being that dumb!!

Edward · 06-25-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ced RC

I just heard that it's a mini, 1/18th scale :-(

Nooooooooo...not another rtr toy. Well looks like my money will be going Axials way.

whoodie · 06-25-2008, 04:52 PM

Everything is pure conjecture until I hear it from the horses' mouth.

PaloAltoK5 · 06-25-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Desolas

You'll probably also cry to find out Team Associated is not the same anymore either....

Ah, yes, Team Associated is now owned by ThunderTiger, and now made in Taiwan...that's so last year. However, the B44 would have never been produced without the sale, so in some ways it's a win for the general customer, but the die-hard old school fans are still troubled.

I still have my gold pan OG RC-10, the 1st gen RC-10T and the OG RC-10L...ah, the good old days!!

dezfan · 06-25-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellbilly

I hope your wrong.I'm gettin tired of all the mini's..............................and the Raminators (thats for you Dez

)

Don't be hating on the Raminator!:-P

Ced RC · 06-25-2008, 05:34 PM

Well it's official, check out this blog post:

RCSLOT Blog

http://www.rcslot.com/blog/losi-mini...r-118-rtr.html

Col_Sanders · 06-25-2008, 05:43 PM

Sweet, new scale axles and 1.9 beadlocks!!!! That says 7" wide and 1.9" wheels with 3.7" tires.

Hellbilly · 06-25-2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ced RC

Well it's official, check out this blog post:

RCSLOT Blog

http://www.rcslot.com/blog/losi-mini...r-118-rtr.html

I'm very dissapointed.I really hate to see the direction Losi is taking with there car releases latley.I ran Losi stuff back when I raced off-road and they were great cars.I appereciate what Losi has done for crawling with tires and bodies but I feel they missed the mark with this crawler.

Col_Sanders · 06-25-2008, 05:52 PM

I agree with you. I'd rather see a 1/10th scale and to me it would make sense since they already have the tires, shocks, bodies, and tranny that could be used. However this is filling a gap in the market and will no doubt bring even more items for the scaler market unless the axles are some big ugly mofos.

2JSC · 06-25-2008, 06:13 PM

I hope that is a fake post.

dirk379 · 06-25-2008, 06:15 PM

When i first saw it, i knew it was going to be something like 1/16 scale or something smaller from the outline of the rig, the demensions didn't look realistic for a good 2.2 crawler. Also i think there would have been a lot more hype if it were an all out crawler like their 8B/8T with racing. No suprise here, maybe the axles will be good and we can use them for smaller 1:14 scale body builds.

Losi's high end stuff is awesome, i run the 8B and love it. They are coming out with more and more "toys" rather than high grade hobby stuff, but i guess it's what sells to parents buying their kids stuff to get into the hobby.

And i wouldn't be suprised if the real deal was just around the corner. Im sure they've been testing stuff and getting ready. The R&D for losi takes alot longer than the other companies, because they want it to be the best. Look at the tires, it took them this long from their claws to come out with a new tire, in this time proline came out with a bunch of tires that weren't the greatest and couldnt compare with the claws IMO. When they come out with their crawler, i can imagine it being able to win comps out of the box. Similar to the 8B/8T in racing. At least im not getting my hopes up yet.

Just my thoughts, i know there are a lot of OG Losi guys who have gone away from them simply because the attention has gone away from racing and more into the toy side. I don't mind losi at all, and no im not being paid to say this.

At least they are paying attention to the crawler scene, no other major manufacture has stepped in yet. Kyosho had that prototype super deal, do we see it now? No.

danielk · 06-25-2008, 06:22 PM

i have a strange feeling it is more than one truck...

jsudar · 06-25-2008, 06:28 PM

I was really hoping for a 2.2 with a metal geared, locked up XXXT style tranny. I think the desert truck comes with a locked diff already.

Hey, if you buy one and it sucks at least you can keep the 2.4ghz radio gear.

treeafodo · 06-25-2008, 06:28 PM

A few people said it has to be a 2.2 rig because the tires look like rock claws, what if they are scaled down version of the rock claws?!

I think it looks like a 1/14 or somethign like that. Maybe it is rivaling the 1/14 duratrax crawler, rather than an axial?

Anyways, i know i am going to be askign my parents to stay up to midnight to see it

JasonInAugusta · 06-25-2008, 06:36 PM

I find it funny how folks can be so dismissive of a vehicle without having hands-on experience. Not to mention that Losi has yet to put out info on their page.

Perhaps some of you girls with your panties all bunched up should wait, see the official release from Losi, and (here's the crazy part) see the thing first-hand before passing judgement.

2JSC · 06-25-2008, 06:39 PM

I'm not complaining about the quality(have yet to see or handle it or any Losi products other than the claws and shocks)... just the size... bigger is better in my book.

goofy4d · 06-25-2008, 06:46 PM

Dosen't suprise me in the least that it is a mini. They are all about pushing out tons of RTR's now adays. I guess thats what happens when big buisness takes over R/C RACING cars and try to push toys.

BENDER · 06-25-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

I find it funny how folks can be so dismissive of a vehicle without having hands-on experience. Not to mention that Losi has yet to put out info on their page.

Perhaps some of you girls with your panties all bunched up should wait, see the official release from Losi, and (here's the crazy part) see the thing first-hand before passing judgement.

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06-25-2008, 03:55 PM	#101
Ced RC Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 42N 88.02W Posts: 639	I just heard that it's a mini, 1/18th scale :-(

06-25-2008, 04:24 PM	#102
Georgerm Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: columbus Posts: 487	That really disapoints me i losi has been one of my favorite teams but since they have been owned by horizon they have just gone down hill imo.

06-25-2008, 04:34 PM	#103
The Real Dogman RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indian Village Pontiac Posts: 1,910	sounds like a ruse to me to throw us off the real deal!!! Cnat imagin Horizon/losi being that dumb!!

06-25-2008, 04:52 PM	#105
whoodie Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas baby! Posts: 1,498	Everything is pure conjecture until I hear it from the horses' mouth.

06-25-2008, 05:34 PM	#108
Ced RC Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 42N 88.02W Posts: 639	Well it's official, check out this blog post: RCSLOT Blog http://www.rcslot.com/blog/losi-mini...r-118-rtr.html

06-25-2008, 05:43 PM	#109
Col_Sanders RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,779	Sweet, new scale axles and 1.9 beadlocks!!!! That says 7" wide and 1.9" wheels with 3.7" tires.

06-25-2008, 05:52 PM	#111
Col_Sanders RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,779	I agree with you. I'd rather see a 1/10th scale and to me it would make sense since they already have the tires, shocks, bodies, and tranny that could be used. However this is filling a gap in the market and will no doubt bring even more items for the scaler market unless the axles are some big ugly mofos.

06-25-2008, 06:13 PM	#112
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	I hope that is a fake post.

06-25-2008, 06:15 PM	#113
dirk379 RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 1,530	When i first saw it, i knew it was going to be something like 1/16 scale or something smaller from the outline of the rig, the demensions didn't look realistic for a good 2.2 crawler. Also i think there would have been a lot more hype if it were an all out crawler like their 8B/8T with racing. No suprise here, maybe the axles will be good and we can use them for smaller 1:14 scale body builds. Losi's high end stuff is awesome, i run the 8B and love it. They are coming out with more and more "toys" rather than high grade hobby stuff, but i guess it's what sells to parents buying their kids stuff to get into the hobby. And i wouldn't be suprised if the real deal was just around the corner. Im sure they've been testing stuff and getting ready. The R&D for losi takes alot longer than the other companies, because they want it to be the best. Look at the tires, it took them this long from their claws to come out with a new tire, in this time proline came out with a bunch of tires that weren't the greatest and couldnt compare with the claws IMO. When they come out with their crawler, i can imagine it being able to win comps out of the box. Similar to the 8B/8T in racing. At least im not getting my hopes up yet. Just my thoughts, i know there are a lot of OG Losi guys who have gone away from them simply because the attention has gone away from racing and more into the toy side. I don't mind losi at all, and no im not being paid to say this. At least they are paying attention to the crawler scene, no other major manufacture has stepped in yet. Kyosho had that prototype super deal, do we see it now? No.

06-25-2008, 06:22 PM	#114
danielk RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pasadena Posts: 1,118	i have a strange feeling it is more than one truck...

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06-25-2008, 06:28 PM	#115
jsudar Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pee Gee Posts: 56	I was really hoping for a 2.2 with a metal geared, locked up XXXT style tranny. I think the desert truck comes with a locked diff already. Hey, if you buy one and it sucks at least you can keep the 2.4ghz radio gear.

06-25-2008, 06:28 PM	#116
treeafodo Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 202	A few people said it has to be a 2.2 rig because the tires look like rock claws, what if they are scaled down version of the rock claws?! I think it looks like a 1/14 or somethign like that. Maybe it is rivaling the 1/14 duratrax crawler, rather than an axial? Anyways, i know i am going to be askign my parents to stay up to midnight to see it

06-25-2008, 06:36 PM	#117
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	I find it funny how folks can be so dismissive of a vehicle without having hands-on experience. Not to mention that Losi has yet to put out info on their page. Perhaps some of you girls with your panties all bunched up should wait, see the official release from Losi, and (here's the crazy part) see the thing first-hand before passing judgement.

06-25-2008, 06:39 PM	#118
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	I'm not complaining about the quality(have yet to see or handle it or any Losi products other than the claws and shocks)... just the size... bigger is better in my book.

06-25-2008, 06:46 PM	#119
goofy4d Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 13	Dosen't suprise me in the least that it is a mini. They are all about pushing out tons of RTR's now adays. I guess thats what happens when big buisness takes over R/C RACING cars and try to push toys.

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