I've always been looking at HPI's BAJA series, but this 5IVE-T is very nice. I'll definitely be considering this a 1/5th scale truck now!!! Nice work LOSI
This is where it started for me in 1/5 scale after watching this video fantastic truck truly 8yrs ago for me now it’s Losi Racing 40th Birthday & Horizon Hobby 35th Birthday...👍🏻⛽️🏁🏁🏁🏆
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I went to my near by hobby store and asked about some other Baja 5t,and he said how about the Losi Baja 5T...Now my mind is hooked on the Losi Baja 5T, I'll be getting it soon :)
@lawnmowerdude Yes and no. There is enough of a gap between the exhaust stinger and the inside of the body that it really doesn't collect. I had my doubts too until I had a chance to run one for myself.
@coonce5 If you look at the releases over the last 12-months or so I think you can see that the Losi engineers are listening to this point and addressing it. The XXX-SCT and XXX-SCB are both rock solid when it comes to durability. A lot of that is due to the fact they're using proven Team Losi Racing components and designs. I'd put the transmission in the SCB or SCT against any other one out there, it's that good. The 22 RTR is the same thing.
Hello and i am new to this hobby. Looking at this truck kept me drooling over and over untill i said enough is enough so i just went and bought 1 along with the DX3R Pro 3Ch DSM2 Transmitter Only. Mines will come tuesday 12-13-2011 Awesome job Losi.
@lambotwentyseven I know what you're talking about. The 5IVE-T sounds different than any other truck, of any scale, I've ever seen or driven. Because of the way the gears are cut the driveline has a very distinct whine to it. As the RPM's go up and down the whine goes up and down in pitch. I guarantee you, as the person there doing the filming, these are both gas powered trucks and you're just hearing the driveline. I'm working on a "First Run" video that will demonstrate that even more.
@JVGmidi I see what you're referencing. That's a brand new diff so its not rust. It could be just the way the light hit and reflected off, I don't know.
Wow!, way to go! Losi!, ya did it Again!. AWESOME! truck. You've given the hpi baja and other 5th scales a run for their money. I've always loved losi's. Like the fellow said they will make a better product if they're not 1st in the making of something new/different and can make something different if they want to with putting a lot of thought into a product to make it run awesome!. Super job losi!. I'll be getting one in the future.
Two thumbs up Horizon! When HPI released their 5SC I got all excited.. then I realized it was 2wd. I think it's lame that, (until now), you've had to buy low-grade to get 4wd in a 5th scale. Had I not just bought ANOTHER unnecessary real car, I'd be considering one of these beasts, lol. If only gas power were to be further scaled down. I love nitro to death, but IMO the real draw to these behemoths is their engines simplicity & reliability, while still being internal combustion powered! :-)
@hockey2826 There were a few models that had forward and reverse before the Revo. The DX2S will work fine, its just not as widely used of a radio is all.
$1600 is not bad at all. MCD and FG 4WD cars are even more expensive. The street price might be lower anyway. The HPI Baja was around $1500 when it first came out. Plus the 5ive has twice the driveline, which adds to the cost. I think this looks like a home run for Losi.
@HiLuckyB With 2WD vs 4WD, no integrated telemetry, proprietary 2.4GHz system that you can't use with other transmitters, one-piece body that you have to replace (@$200!) if it becomes damaged vs the multi-piece design that you can replace just what's needed, 1/4-scale servos for both throttle and steering...and much more.
@Kyleashdown13 I have a FG-monstertruck. You don´t need double suspension, it is not better. A big shock is better for the control then 2 smaller shocks. I also think that the FG truck is hard to work with, I mean fun to drive, boring to maintain. But I agree with you on 1 point, the exhaust pipe. Here is a tip, buy a siliconhose or some other fuelhose that fits. I´m going to try once again to sell my FG and buy a Losi instead.
The two things about having that rollcage: No Lexan bell and the body is actually attached to the car. Multi-section bodies. A no0duh idea if there ever was one. I do want.
@Croozer wow I feel stupid, I didn't mean nitro I meant gas, yeah I had a 2 stroke bike beforeI know u got to mix, my question was if they are going to come out with a brushless for the Losi 5ive -maybe a Losi 5iveE with a mamba xl2 version 2 system on it maybe? that would be awesome!
This truck looks awesome! i would defiantly want this over an other 5 scale truck out there but................................. it just looks kinda slow when they show it running on the track. i would hope its faster then it looks in person.
this truck for me will need alot of upgradeing before i set it up for break in because i will have to use a diferent fuel and oil mix for a 30.5cc engine and i want a american made tuned jetpro cyclone pipe and alot of extra metal hopups
@Croozer I know this, I have a Baja 5B. It's been great, and I've not needed 4WD. Sure if your going to run it on a track then I'm sure it would win, But its still hard the find a track for 1/5 trucks.
Ive always been a Losi fan. with that said, I really wish that Losi would put this much thought into their smaller scale trucks. Most of their rtr 1/10 scale vehicles have a ton of weak points. A big problem that i have is the tranny's and diff's. its hard to get them to last long at all with any kind of power on them. We all need tough rugged and durable vehicles, NOT just in the larger scales
Huge car, but... I don't know what other people may think, but I found the speed on track to be really low. Maybe the engine is weak, or the clutch engages too early? As a matter of fact this is a heavy truck, and 4 wheel drive hooks up lot of power too
Ok horizon ( losi ) now this is nice however ( new topic ) with the serpent 811 E coming out soon i feel that it will be eating all the current 1/8(including the 8ight e 2.0 ) manufactures lunches... Now you had and amazing run with the 8ight platform but with that bein out for years now its time for losi to step back up to the plate and be who they are and come out with something new ( better ) and keep evolving... ITS TIME ??? !!!
So, I definately think there is not enough suspension travel. It looks like the strike jumping, and we all know that truck's fate... Look at pictures of the new HPI 4x4 5SC Flux in mid air and look how a truck is SUPPOSED to look like jumping. Great looking truck though guys, I like the body idea =]
@TheOldharleyguy57 CY engine are known to be weak since their a 2 bolt design, I'd take it as easy as possible to get all the gaskets through their heat cycles. Also look at Zenoah engines, their a 4 bolt design.
This truck is great! Two flaws though, the price, and the powerplant. Thankfully this is an RC truck, nothing RC holds its value so buying used will be the way to go, especially in a few years. The second issue is the engine, it's on the doggy side. Hopefully a brushless setup will be developed for it. Any plans for the 5ive T being available in kit form in the future?
@HorizonRCdotCom thats actually quite expensive ... i dont think i would be replacing then if i broke anything.. i would just put a whole body on. i mean the panels make it look very scale and nice. but i just cant imagine spending that much money everytime i tear something up. Over all i love this truck but if it came to breaking a panel i would just take it all off. and get a full body
Losi should've put a 30.5 cc on this truck instead of the 26cc. Biger trucks demand more power. And also this truck will need a tuned pipe right out of the box. Thats $269.00 more besides the spectrum transmitter thats another $150.00 bucks.... Great truck but needs a lot upgrades just to perform the way it should....
hi fyi this has a metal shell why do you think its separated for its separated because if you have a nasty crash you can replace the part which is damaged and the upgrades are fairly cheap ok the 26cc can be upgraded for a start because you can buy a 29cc engine block and buy a tuned pipe for extra power so i dont no whats you problem there are no full metal upgrades yet for it so the ownly thing you have to upgrade if you want is the engine thats it
i love 1/16's more, with this thing you can't jump without ruining the body ... it looks fun to ride, i did'nt ride it but i looks realy fun but i like jumps more ...
What are the specs on the servos and there speed? Will the drive train hold up to the castle 5th scale brushless system? The local shop has these ordered,im really considering another 5th scale purchase and dont want to spend more on new servos. Whats the hp rating on the 26cc engine it comes with and is there a tuned pipe option and whats its price?
I've always been looking at HPI's BAJA series, but this 5IVE-T is very nice. I'll definitely be considering this a 1/5th scale truck now!!! Nice work LOSI
This is my absolute dream rc truck saving to get it one day
I love my Losi, it's amazing. very expensive though
This is where it started for me in 1/5 scale after watching this video fantastic truck truly 8yrs ago for me now it’s Losi Racing 40th Birthday & Horizon Hobby 35th Birthday...👍🏻⛽️🏁🏁🏁🏆
@1994toyotasupra The fender panels are $38.69 each, left or right. The center cab section is $104.39 and the hood/front fender section is $76.49
This is the coolest RC vehicle I have ever seen.
Something like the ECX Torment would be ideal! Check the Horizon Hobby website for more info on it (sorry, UA-cam doesn't allow links in posts).
I'm so stoked to build my brushless 5ive t! Just got the roller and the BL5 v2 kit!
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Love it 5ive t with 29cc is the way to go well built very nice
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I went to my near by hobby store and asked about some other Baja 5t,and he said how about the Losi Baja 5T...Now my mind is hooked on the Losi Baja 5T, I'll be getting it soon :)
@lawnmowerdude Yes and no. There is enough of a gap between the exhaust stinger and the inside of the body that it really doesn't collect. I had my doubts too until I had a chance to run one for myself.
@coonce5 If you look at the releases over the last 12-months or so I think you can see that the Losi engineers are listening to this point and addressing it. The XXX-SCT and XXX-SCB are both rock solid when it comes to durability. A lot of that is due to the fact they're using proven Team Losi Racing components and designs. I'd put the transmission in the SCB or SCT against any other one out there, it's that good. The 22 RTR is the same thing.
Please bring back the Losi 5ive B 🙏🙏🙏
@@justinfitch4851 lol
Hello and i am new to this hobby. Looking at this truck kept me drooling over and over untill i said enough is enough so i just went and bought 1 along with the DX3R Pro 3Ch DSM2 Transmitter Only. Mines will come tuesday 12-13-2011 Awesome job Losi.
good to see more 1/5 scale!!
@lambotwentyseven I know what you're talking about. The 5IVE-T sounds different than any other truck, of any scale, I've ever seen or driven. Because of the way the gears are cut the driveline has a very distinct whine to it. As the RPM's go up and down the whine goes up and down in pitch. I guarantee you, as the person there doing the filming, these are both gas powered trucks and you're just hearing the driveline. I'm working on a "First Run" video that will demonstrate that even more.
@JVGmidi I see what you're referencing. That's a brand new diff so its not rust. It could be just the way the light hit and reflected off, I don't know.
@MinfangDuan No, the SR3300T receiver is only compatible with surface transmitters.
Wow!, way to go! Losi!, ya did it Again!. AWESOME! truck. You've given the hpi baja and other 5th scales a run for their money. I've always loved losi's. Like the fellow said they will make a better product if they're not 1st in the making of something new/different and can make something different if they want to with putting a lot of thought into a product to make it run awesome!. Super job losi!. I'll be getting one in the future.
this just bumped the baja5 b&t off my must have list
Yes they can be. Zenoah has a 29CC engine that should drop right in. ZENE29RC is the part number.
I look forward to seeing how the Spektrum radio gear handles the noise from the petrol motor ignition.
Two thumbs up Horizon! When HPI released their 5SC I got all excited.. then I realized it was 2wd. I think it's lame that, (until now), you've had to buy low-grade to get 4wd in a 5th scale. Had I not just bought ANOTHER unnecessary real car, I'd be considering one of these beasts, lol.
If only gas power were to be further scaled down. I love nitro to death, but IMO the real draw to these behemoths is their engines simplicity & reliability, while still being internal combustion powered! :-)
4wd might be more easier to control but the 2wd gives you the fun
not when your focused on racing and not on snow! good luck getting up slopes and not spinning out🤦♂
An excellent example of how to talk about 1/5 short course RC without mentioning the HPI Baja :p
@hockey2826 There were a few models that had forward and reverse before the Revo. The DX2S will work fine, its just not as widely used of a radio is all.
$1600 is not bad at all. MCD and FG 4WD cars are even more expensive. The street price might be lower anyway. The HPI Baja was around $1500 when it first came out. Plus the 5ive has twice the driveline, which adds to the cost. I think this looks like a home run for Losi.
@HiLuckyB With 2WD vs 4WD, no integrated telemetry, proprietary 2.4GHz system that you can't use with other transmitters, one-piece body that you have to replace (@$200!) if it becomes damaged vs the multi-piece design that you can replace just what's needed, 1/4-scale servos for both throttle and steering...and much more.
@blackeye09 Should be available in the coming weeks.
We wanna see a brushless conversion!
@Kyleashdown13 I have a FG-monstertruck. You don´t need double suspension, it is not better. A big shock is better for the control then 2 smaller shocks. I also think that the FG truck is hard to work with, I mean fun to drive, boring to maintain. But I agree with you on 1 point, the exhaust pipe. Here is a tip, buy a siliconhose or some other fuelhose that fits. I´m going to try once again to sell my FG and buy a Losi instead.
Yes you can. The DX4S is backwards compatible with DSM/DSM2 and Marine receivers.
With a gas engine? Like specifically gas or gas or nitro?
@whiteknuckles717 Driving the 5IVE-T is amazing. It has the traction and cornering that you'd want
23:05
"Allows the consumer to get the transmitter that they want"
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Yeah as long as it's a Spektrum. Well played Horizon.
We want a 5th scale Losi truggy brushless
@mynameis63 No, the 5IVE-T has CV-joints
@hockey2826 I'm not aware of a single 1/5-scale vehicle that features reverse.
2-cycle gasoline with high octane gas, 91 octane or higher.
The two things about having that rollcage: No Lexan bell and the body is actually attached to the car.
Multi-section bodies. A no0duh idea if there ever was one.
I do want.
@Croozer wow I feel stupid, I didn't mean nitro I meant gas, yeah I had a 2 stroke bike beforeI know u got to mix, my question was if they are going to come out with a brushless for the Losi 5ive -maybe a Losi 5iveE with a mamba xl2 version 2 system on it maybe? that would be awesome!
@john685711 Since it's a Bind-N-Drive you supply your own transmitter.
This truck looks awesome! i would defiantly want this over an other 5 scale truck out there but................................. it just looks kinda slow when they show it running on the track. i would hope its faster then it looks in person.
HPI got competition, Finallllly
The chassis Is set up nice...
this truck for me will need alot of upgradeing before i set it up for break in because
i will have to use a diferent fuel and oil mix for a 30.5cc engine
and i want a american made tuned jetpro cyclone pipe
and alot of extra metal hopups
@57mike571970 Ah, yeah, I can see that. There are no plans for a reverse-gear option for the 5IVE-T at this time.
Its a bind-n-drive model, it comes with everything minus a transmitter.
@Croozer I know this, I have a Baja 5B. It's been great, and I've not needed 4WD. Sure if your going to run it on a track then I'm sure it would win, But its still hard the find a track for 1/5 trucks.
Nice job on the revew vid
WoW ! Amazing track and rc :)
Nice truck
@mightymouse1907 The Traxxas car was technically considered to be 1/6-scale I believe.
I LIVE IN ONTARIO... YEAA!!!!!
I know a guy with the zenoah 28.5cc and a bartalone pipe in his 5ive-t. the thing is a rocket ship.
Ive always been a Losi fan. with that said, I really wish that Losi would put this much thought into their smaller scale trucks. Most of their rtr 1/10 scale vehicles have a ton of weak points. A big problem that i have is the tranny's and diff's. its hard to get them to last long at all with any kind of power on them. We all need tough rugged and durable vehicles, NOT just in the larger scales
@3gomer I don't understand your question, what is a Reaver?
@xxBLKChEvY07xx Yes, it is built to take a ton of abuse. You can also drop in a different engine if you wish, such as a Zenoah.
Just ordered a black one. 8^)
@HorizonRCdotCom okey thanks. nice car seems to be better then the other brands
+ 1 If this video just won you over HPI
@tilligetbig There are 2 brushless conversion kits for the 5ive-T.
Looks amazing!!!!!!
Huge car, but... I don't know what other people may think, but I found the speed on track to be really low. Maybe the engine is weak, or the clutch engages too early? As a matter of fact this is a heavy truck, and 4 wheel drive hooks up lot of power too
Ok horizon ( losi ) now this is nice however ( new topic ) with the serpent 811 E coming out soon i feel that it will be eating all the current 1/8(including the 8ight e 2.0 ) manufactures lunches... Now you had and amazing run with the 8ight platform but with that bein out for years now its time for losi to step back up to the plate and be who they are and come out with something new ( better ) and keep evolving... ITS TIME ??? !!!
So, I definately think there is not enough suspension travel. It looks like the strike jumping, and we all know that truck's fate... Look at pictures of the new HPI 4x4 5SC Flux in mid air and look how a truck is SUPPOSED to look like jumping. Great looking truck though guys, I like the body idea =]
wish there was a track big enough to race my 1/4 scale on.
@HiLuckyB I have a Baja 5T but I like this 4WD truck too.
these guys should get jang to edit and produce the video work for them.
@secretsg There are no plans for a kit at this time.
5 years later and RTR lol
@TEAMBLACKCOUNTRY 40-ish with the gearing out of the box.
Die hard Hpi Baja fan, click the like button to agree.
@Straightsix76 This is a 26cc, not 23cc
@HorizonRCdotCom I think 3gomer meant Reverse. But I wouldn't see the point of reverse on a 5th scale.
@TheOldharleyguy57
CY engine are known to be weak since their a 2 bolt design, I'd take it as easy as possible to get all the gaskets through their heat cycles. Also look at Zenoah engines, their a 4 bolt design.
This truck is great! Two flaws though, the price, and the powerplant. Thankfully this is an RC truck, nothing RC holds its value so buying used will be the way to go, especially in a few years. The second issue is the engine, it's on the doggy side. Hopefully a brushless setup will be developed for it. Any plans for the 5ive T being available in kit form in the future?
@HorizonRCdotCom thats actually quite expensive ... i dont think i would be replacing then if i broke anything.. i would just put a whole body on. i mean the panels make it look very scale and nice. but i just cant imagine spending that much money everytime i tear something up. Over all i love this truck but if it came to breaking a panel i would just take it all off. and get a full body
Losi should've put a 30.5 cc on this truck instead of the 26cc. Biger trucks demand more power. And also this truck will need a tuned pipe right out of the box. Thats $269.00 more besides the spectrum transmitter thats another $150.00 bucks.... Great truck but needs a lot upgrades just to perform the way it should....
Nice truck! I'm glad Losi is putting a 4wd out there. What track is in this video @24:18? I noticed Milestone( I got there often).
hmm i dont know much about zenoah. I wonder if O'Neill brothers racing reed case motors will bolt right up.
@TTibble Cheaper here in Oz then if they bring it in.........Nice.
Only $1,599.99. That is alittle high, Because the HPI Baja 5SC can be had for $1,279 RTR with a 2.4 radio.
@HorizonRCdotCom You out my league!
I was considering this durin the vid but it was soo expensive
Great work
Is this team or personal work
@fordyrox Hello, it´s not 29cc, it´s 26cc, the same as fg e.t.c. The top speed is 40+ mph or 63+ km/h
@HiLuckyB The HPI is 2WD, this is a 4WD truck.
hi
fyi this has a metal shell why do you think its separated for its separated because if you have a nasty crash you can replace the part which is damaged and the upgrades are fairly cheap
ok the 26cc can be upgraded for a start because you can buy a 29cc engine block
and buy a tuned pipe for extra power so i dont no whats you problem
there are no full metal upgrades yet for it so
the ownly thing you have to upgrade if you want is the engine thats it
I guess HPI will be releasing 4WD version soon.
@HorizonRCdotCom
on the outboard ends yes, but inboards and center shafting it has dog bones. Correct?
i love 1/16's more, with this thing you can't jump without ruining the body ... it looks fun to ride, i did'nt ride it but i looks realy fun but i like jumps more ...
they have a really hard monopoly to go against. and i think if they offer it for the same price as the 2wd baja. they may suceed but otherwise idk
They should really disclose that Horizon Hobby owns Losi. This is an infomercial not a review of the product.
They need to make a ultra micro habu
They should make a bigger engine for it, like 50cc :) The 29 looks like it doesn't produce much go.
I like it a lot!
What are the specs on the servos and there speed? Will the drive train hold up to the castle 5th scale brushless system? The local shop has these ordered,im really considering another 5th scale purchase and dont want to spend more on new servos. Whats the hp rating on the 26cc engine it comes with and is there a tuned pipe option and whats its price?
im not a racer...just a basher..95% of the time....can it handle some beating?
also, can this upgrade on the motor later etc etc?
@kingboosie2013 Approximately 40MPH
Any chance this will be offered as a kit in the future? Similar to the race kits/rollers vs RTR 8ight.
I want a bare version, without engine, controls, servo's etc.