Losi Super Baja Rey 2.0 is it a new rc or is it a sheep in a super rock Rey shell & concerns I have
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- Опубліковано 2 лис 2020
- My after run inspection I noticed something I’ve been concerned about on the SBR 2.0 I’m shocks I haven’t seen anyone really bringing this up in detail but we I will in this video I feel before you buy one you need to know also noticed in inspection that this rc looks familiar to me and now I know why I had concerns noticing that I’ve said I don’t like the rock Rey performance to see the bone of this rc is the same I was shocked but then again the way it handles now I know my first opinion of the rock Rey is dead on thanks for watching 💯👍
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I gotta say, these issues don’t seem like a big deal at all. Def not enough for me to not buy one.
The oily trans housing is most likely from grease flinging off gears and permeating the plastic housing.
The tire rub on rear fenders is pretty normal for lots of trucks, my 1/10 Rey does the same as well as my Slash. If you run the suspension soft, it’s pretty common. Easy solution is to add an additional bump stop to the shocks.
The rear chassis flex does seem a bit much but bending it by hand vs actual driving could be very different. Has anyone actually broken anything yet? I would reinforce the body w shoe goo and mesh and possibly clamp a support rod on the chassis. I wouldnt go from one side to the other, I’d go from each side down to center of chassis on an angel. Maybe even box it in with plastic sheet sections using zip ties.
Overall I’ve had to do way more to other expensive vehicles to make them work properly. This seems like nothing to worry about.
Every traxxas I’ve ever bought needs a new servo within 15min. Lol
The best thing about you and RC GUY is that when or if you guys find flaws in a product you explain and show why it’s a flaw. Then you help show everyone interested in that product if it’s possible to make it better/stronger. 💡💪💯
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A little flex is good. Heavy bashing and no flex is bending and breaking. Deciding on the Baja Rey or the Rock Rey. Unfortunately neither are available.
Reading these comments and I’m baffled. This truck on 8s is nothing short of amazing and a complete adrenaline rush. I actually can’t believe how good this truck drives when you get on it and drive it like you stole it. THIS TRUCK WILL NOT DISAPPOINT. Put this thing on the dirt or on a track where it belongs.
Glad you love it 💯💯
i have its little brother . the 10 scale baja rey . and on 3 s its lots of fun , Sep for the really bad handling from the real soft suspension and the tires are sticky , but way to float y at high speed . so when i run mine on 3 s. i keep the power setting at 75% most the time , or 50% depending on the space i have to run the truck on .
It's no secret it's a Rock Rey. This is Horizon's own description of it:
"Taking the Super Rock Rey chassis, adding about an inch to the wheelbase and morphing it with the front end from the Super Baja Rey gets you the all new and improved Super Baja Rey 2.0!"
Now the wheelbase statement I don't get but if you open the SBR2 manual and look at the parts list almost all of them are from the SRR or the SBR1.
I never open the manual but adding 3 inches of plastic off the back is not good 👨🔧👨🔧👨🔧
@@earlmoorhead5555 No doubt, I agree. You can tell they tried to compensate heavily if you just pull off the 2 spares. If you do it with the suspension the way it is out of the box, the back end rides way up in the air.
@@earlmoorhead5555 also I even called Horizon about the body already cracking (in the spots you talked about) and the decals coming loose all around, and the guy told me to put clear nail polish on it! 🤦♂️
@@TravisRank wow 😳
@@earlmoorhead5555 p.s. I think it's really cool that you take the time to respond to so many comments. Even just the short one word replies, it's cool to get acknowledged.
I just got a super rock Rey. I am completely in love with it.
1. The Truck is larger overall by a couple inches from the 1.0 and has a brand new front end.... 2. From the front bumper to just past the front A-arms is the major portion of the 2.0 update to correct the steering geometry and front shock upper mounting. From the neck to the rear diff is the same as the 1.0 (which is also shared with the Super Rock Rey, the same as the last iteration 1.0 SBR) This SBR2.0 vehicle is a Trophy Truck which is Baja 500/1000 configuration.... Solid Rear Axle, Independant front suspension (just like the 1/5 scale Kraken Kv5TT Trophy Truck (once again BAJA 500/1000) and Vekta.5 (which is 4400 class rock racer which is King of the Hammers environment) So yes its easier for Kraken and Losi to bring the Baja Trophy Truck and the King of the Hammers rock racer to the community because in 1:1... you'll see the 2 classes share the same specs. Once again...in 1:1 and in this scenario and Kraken and Losi share 85% of the vehicle so retooling expenses are saved to keep the price point close to the same and not $1200, the Electronics were also updated, battery door sticks when debris is obtained from bashing...if you roll the 1:1 a few times hit 6 ft rocks and then blast over 3-4ft whoops doing over 120mph... the battery door may get stuck, the rear of the truck with the flex is designed like that on purpose, its supposed to flex, watch the trucks in the Baja envornment, if it doesnt flex to a certain degree all the impact from suspension compression is absorbed in the shocks, the shocks job is to reduce compression impact and then force the tire back to the ground as fast as possible to maintain traction and control of the vehicle.... dont stand the truck up holding by the front bumper while it rests on the rear bumper like a suitcase, everytime you showed your concern about the spare tire cage you created and weakened the cage even more, the spare tire cage isnt designed to support all of the vehicles weight... its designed to retain the 2 functional tires and a couple scale details.. its not designed to be pulled down by human hands, its designed to carry the weight of the objects in that portion of the roll cage. The Body will flex alot as well, it will develop stress fractures... the one piece body switch from the previous 4 piece body overall helps reduce the overall cage and chassis flex as a whole. Chassis flex was greatly reduced, it has better quality production materials, it has more realism in the suspension (feel free to add a second pair of rear shocks as well, pre drilled mounts are already completed) it is more scale in apperence driving of shelved, the tires are amazing and actual beadlock wheels are also a huge homerun.. small pocket screwdriver ive found works amazing on assisting gently with the battery door latch handle/spring we are fortunate (or at least i am) to be able to own the 34cc Kraken KV5TT and the SBR2.0 yes they both share the same chassis and thats because the 1:1 (in most cases) share the same specs. Hopefully this brings a different point of view, your concerns are yours but hopefully this time to explain the "how" and the "why" will help in reducing the concerns you have with your investment... I build screen accurate Lightsabers for a living that range from $500 to $15,000, i dont work for Horizon or Losi or TLR or Kraken.. but i listen and read what these companies say at time of release
Man that’s a book 🤣🤣🤣🤣
wdf gone read that novel 📖 😒
@@silly_d_williams2167 🤣🤣🤓🤓🤓
Thanks very informative! Just bought one so doing more research before I take her out
The rear flex, to me at least, is expected. My UDR flexes there as well as the version 1. The version 1 more than likely doesn't flex as much as it's only got 1 spare tire and no scale details back there. Could probably use more bracing or if you want to bash on it, take off the spares. To keep the tires from contacting the body, you could add bumpstops to the shaft of the shock. Either way, my opinion at least, that flex isn't a big enough issue to keep me from getting this if I so go that route.
This RC is definitely based off the SRR with the SBR 1.0 front suspension. I was actually going to do a conversion of my 1.0 SBR to have the bottom loading like that of the SRR. What I did do to my SRR as the battery door would get stuck is grind down the edges just a bit so it isn't as tight as fit.
I agree, i just ordered it, and i have no consern what so ever about that flex, i think its ment to do that to keep it from breaking on hard landings.
Still gonna buy it. There is not one perfect R/C car out there and all need some mods or some bracing, just how it is. The fun is working on it too, just cant beat it and all be perfect forever.
I like both of them. Losi is one of the best.
You nailed every complaint I have on it great job !!
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Great video, Great info. This should help alot of people!
Remove the wheels in the back will reduce weight significantly
And thanks for making this video. You get a thumbs up👍🇺🇸
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Good thing I already went through my hole truck before running it. Already shimmed the front ring gear also. The fluid you see is the thin grease losi used.
Still waiting on my SBR 2.0.
Not giving up on it because if some solvable issues. Thanks Earl about sanding the battery door edges. With the rear end flexing Im thinking extra flexible plastic tube ziptided to the frame. This will allow flex during a crash only. If the impact is hard the zipties snap as a weak point.
Thanks for the video and your honest thoughts. 👍
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EARL. I just canceled my order for this rc,,,,,,I appreciate you pointing out these flaws,,,,,,you shouldn’t have to spend anymore money to beef up these issues,,,very disappointed in the rc ...until they revise these crucial areas I have no interest at all,,,,hopefully they will take this problem seriously,,,thanks again..🇺🇸👈
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Ok it's a flaw everything is flawed
Gave you a thumbs up for honest review. You can even see the chassis bend in the promotion video of losi. I was also surprised Noone gave comments on that. Good video.
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Like #24 I don't think this truck is worth the money especially with that kind of flexing in the back like that ill stick with the Mojave good heads up video for people looking to buy the 2.0 tho 👍🏽
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lol. The Mojave is just the body of TT on a standard 4 wheel independent chassis. No where near the complexity of the SBR/UDR type trucks.
@@baltod4978 but it works and doesn’t break the Mojave’s the perfect basher style rc fun everywhere you use it 💯💯👍👍🤪🤪🤪
@@earlmoorhead5555 I agree, the Mojave is a basher. No where did I say it wasn't. However, take the bodies off both trucks and you can easily see the difference of why one might break more than the other. One is modeled off of what it appears to be and the other is just a body of what it wants to be.
There should be a clear distinction from one platform to the next, so people don't get upset when they send their $900 dollar trucks 25 ft. In the air into a tree and it breaks. You can't expect to do the same things with a 4 wheel independent tub that you could with a solid axle model trophy truck.
So saying "I think I'll stick with my Mojave" is inferring they're on similar levels/platforms/designed to do the same things- in which case they're not.
I guess you haven’t finish watching the sbr series 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
Great vid!
That's unbelievable how much flex there is in the rear section of the chassis 😮 I did notice when you had it on it's side there was a damp section underneath the chassis.
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Both my SBR & SRR have been great but I did have to get hot racing parts for the steering in both. The stock parts break just by staring at them. I also had to add a bumper to the SRR & reinforce the one on the SBR. The SBR's cage didn't have nowhere near this amount of flex. The rodding is thicker & has support webbing. I would try tying in the rodding with 1/4" HDPE plates & adding nylon rods for cross support.
Yes not good the srr body is strong this sbr is not 💯💯👍👍👍
I was originally going to get a UDR and comparing it to the SBR 2.0 and the glaring problem I kept seeing in the slow motion was the tail flex in the SBR. THANKS for the in-depth explanation I think I’ll stick with the UDR. Yeah it’s a bit smaller and not as powerful but seems to be built a little stronger in the tail.
Thanks 🙏 the IDR was so much slower then the SBR so I didn’t run them together 💯💯👍👍👍
I personally bought the Super Rock Rey and it’s durable. I’ve had that thing cartwheeling on hard rocky terrain for several feet on multiple occasions. Just scuffs of the bumpers is all the damage it sustained. I added some clear adhesive film to the entire body to keep it looking good by protecting it from roadrash. The film works.
I think the truck was intended to be driven more scale like, as its its clearly not a Mojave , Losi have produced some nice rc vehicles lately but they have some durability issues in there RTR vehicles, the Lazzernut U4 and the SBR, that mount of flex in the rear would be a concern for me to, I looked back at Horizons production video you can see hug amounts of flex, its a combination of the SBR \SRR, nice insight as always Earl .
As I said the udr is also a scale truck and it’s nothing like this rc but I was also told the rock Rey was a rock bouncer not a trail truck but as you see it’s the same platform 🤔🤔so idk think as you may I’m not buying that term at all 💯💯💯💯
@@earlmoorhead5555 good morning Mister😄 what car is better ? Traxxas UDR OR the Losi what you have?? And Arrma Mojave? One of this 3 Cars is the best? Can you tell me what can i buy?😋 i hope you understand me.😥 can you give me a tip please😀 thank you very much
Mojave is the strongest basher all around fun the udr is also strong but rolls over in the turns the Losi is the biggest one out of all the rc cars and handle good but rolls over and flips the most 💯💯👍👍👍
Looking forward to seeing the modifications to "Make this RC Great Again"
Thanks 🙏 me to idk if I can but I’ll try 👍👍💯💯💯
@@earlmoorhead5555 that's what we want to see!!!
Alllllll rightttt 😁😁
Another waste of money. We pay for quality and get 50% junk. Just like Arrma. Horizon Hobby don’t care they just out to get that money. Good video Earl.
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Thanks for the video and showing your concerns with the truck. I was thinking of getting this rc for some track racing with friends. Do you know if losi has made any kind of improvements with some of the issues people had experienced?? Thanks for your time!
Love your thoughts on your cars, your moving the part and making observations Spotting problem areas comes naturally... I'll be keeping an eye out for your solution for frame reinforcement, but some fibertape and glue is needed asap to the cab / bed corner. you know a new body would cost a small fortune 🤩BB
Yes I agree 💯💯💯
Love your vid's. Thanks for all the hard work. Hopefully it will help us out here in viewer land to make informed decisions. I agree with you about the wetness around the Dif' ... Think it needs to be given a visual to see that it is / isn't something to be worried about. Strange that they didn't have an X brace as part of the structure where you are thinking of enhancing. It doesn't ;look like it would catch anywhere on the "chassis" .... Sell your IP to Losi for a new version of the "Rey" ... Keep up the good work :)
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Swap the bodies, let's see how many screws match up. They look the same truck. Different front shock tower?
Aftermarket companies: “Oh yeah! We are going to have to make something for that 💰💰💰💰!!!”
im looking at buying this earl when out in uk next week,but your vid has got me debating it now. totally agree with you,i done a similar video series on my lasernut and had to do several fixes to get it going as well as is now horizon to me are just too interested in pushing fast releases and not taking enough time to quality check and test the products these days. maybe its because basically have a monopoly on the market and dont need to as guys dont complain enough and just expect the lowered standards good to see you stepping up with this vid
I’m just worried long term I feel short term will be ok as it has a lot of flex but over time idk if it can hold up when the plastic get older 👍👍💯💯💯
Look forward to the continuing saga of the sbr 2!👍🙏🏻🇨🇦
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Just another great video giving it straight from a mechanic's point of view. Lots of rear end weight without proper factory support results in excessive rear cage/body flex maybe eventual breakage. That in turn works the rear suspension incorrectly. They did make a nice LOOKING truck but it's used survival at this price point is low.
Thanks 🙏 I agree appreciate the support 💯💯
Man earl i want buy one of them thank u boss for heads up im a just keep my v1 lol 😂
Hopefully we can get a fix for it I like the performance just want the longevity as I keep them forever 💯💯👍👍
I was getting ready to buy one but now I'm going to wait and see if you can fix it. Thank you very much. It's really disappointing considering the price of this truck.
Yes 1 k and I feel it won’t last this way at all I love the looks but it has to perform and hold up without so much damage from just driving it 👍👍💯💯💯
I'm looking forward to seeing how you address this problem. I guess I'll hold on to my money a little while longer.
Even though I already have a Super Rock Rey I was interested in this, although I knew the platform is the same. I like the look. This weak point is a bummer, though. Also sad to see they didn’t fix the jamming battery lid. The major drawback for me is the space for the motor: I put a castle mamba monster X 8S ESC in my SRR so I can now adjust drake brake from the radio while driving, but I cannot find a sensored motor that fits in this small space in the car. The servo is in the way, and all sensored motors with comparable power seem to be too long.
Dang I was unaware of the motor space issue thanks for sharing this information as I was pla on putting the 1650 kv castle motor in there but felt it’s to heavy for that motor so I was planning on the new 1100 kv coke can motor but sound like it won’t fit I do love the platform tho hopefully I can find a motor to go in as well 👍👍💯💯
@@earlmoorhead5555 if you do find one please let me know, will do the same. I was even thinking about moving the servo to the other side, but that would probably need real craftsmanship ;-)
Hey brotha! A dude on UA-cam has already fabbed’ a rear brace. You should check it out Earl. Let’s encourage this guy to make these for us.
Here’s his Tube link:
Losi super Baja Rey 2.0 rear cage brace, goes by his name James Tomlinson
ua-cam.com/video/gqlysd1idAQ/v-deo.html
The UDR is the same, I have the 30degrees North Super Desert Truck, this had an extra brace on each side plus it has been infilled all along where the cage would flex, the LOSI has made it easier to remove the spare's the SDT is long winded.
Great video, I would like to see if SRR same as SBR 2
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Pretty sure Losi designed it to flex. Look how it’s designed. Driving it, you’re not going to have pressure pushing down on the way you’re pushing it down. The suspension pushes up more forward on the chassis
Every one of these snapped off in the back on hard landing or crashes as this videos was on release of this rc💯
Could you take the body from the srr with the cage and try to fit it on the SBR 2.0? For me that would be a good option when my body is trashed.
The front suspension all different it won’t fit 💯💯
I would build a aluminum cage anyways for a more scale experience and stiffen the crap out of the shocks
Very cool 👍👍💯💯
It needs a flat brace going along the sides to stop the flex. Maybe use aluminum or carbon fiber.
Yes that what I was seeing as well 🤔🤔
Same as the Super Rock Rey. They need to stiffen up the rear end. They added more weight yet didn't improve the bracing! I'll just keep my 1.0. not worth the money
Earl, do you think an 80 weight shock oil or even heavier could help in the rear - like you did on your Maxx wide? Good video, by the way. You made your case with this one thoroughly and it’s well thought out and fair. I originally thought you were being a ‘Debbie Downer’ on your unboxing vid, but after watching this video i admit I was wrong and, in fact I’m holding off on ordering one myself, for now. You may have just saved me $1,300 ish (when you include batteries and charger). Also, can you comment on how this compares to the UDR in your view? I think you have a UDR??
No as the cage is the issue the stronger I make the suspension from bottoming out the more movement I’ll get on the body and cage softer would be better that why I lowered it down to stop the whip action of the rear cage 💯💯😁😁😁
Hey Earl - I bought a SBR 2.0! Thanks for your vids man. I'm thinking of buying a SRR now. Reason being that they have many of the same parts and I'd throw a T-bone front and rear bumpers on to toughen up the SRR. Just concerned that a new version of the SRR is coming out any day. Would have been cool if you could have taken off the cage for the SRR and compared the SBR 2.0.
I can pull the SRR apart still 🤔🤔
@@earlmoorhead5555 That would be great! To see the similarities and differences! Especially fn the front suspension and the rear braces. Thanks!
That flex you found likely contributes to the rear end kick-up. Good of you to notice and tell others that might not have the eye that you do.
I was critical earlier as I interpreted as you nit-picking the out of the box performance. I mentioned that you probably just don't like how a Desert Racer performs. It wasn't meant to be an insult or anything and I accept your reply as my misunderstanding.
A couple of suggestions... Instead of using metal, get some plastic or thin plexi. Even better would be a sheet of carbon fiber. Just cut out a square that fits the areas that have excessive flex and screw them into the plastic. If you go with a sheet of plastic, you can use your heat gun to bend the sides of your cutout so it wraps around the edges, this will add rigidity to the reenforcement. Another option would be if you have an old T-Bone bumper that you don't have a use for. You can mold T-Bone plastic with a heatgun as well. I have a Team RedCat TR-MT8E BE6S, the underside of the chassis where the diff is, is exposed. I got a T-Bone chassis skid/cover. It was not molded from the factory to fit like it should. I was able to use my heat gun and reshape it to fit nearly perfectly.
It's nice that the rear frame is made of a plastic that gives but, yeah... That is excessive flex that can only add to that rear end kick.
Next suggestion, and correct me if I'm wrong but, you might want to lift the rear back up just to a touch and use thicker shock fluid in the rear. Maybe weaker springs with the thicker fluid to dampen the kick up? Just a thought, I'm not all that experienced with shock tuning.
BTW, thanks to you, I plan on doing a dual motor build for drag racing (not competitive) and drifting.
Thanks 🙏 took a min to read everything 🤣🤣
Flexes body more demonstrating than it did being driven 🤣
Contact Losi, show them, it could be a floor in the plastic that got past QC, if not they could do a fix, if nobody tells them, how will they know?
Remember one other thing, Losi doesn't actually make these for bashing, they are tough within reason and designed for short course racing.
How's it going Earl great video support beam across the roll cage is not going to work when the suspension goes down it will hit the only thing I was suggest is maybe an accordion shaped gusset made by a 3D printer out of plastic maybe with some Saddles to hold the cage let me know how it goes good luck I'm having the same issues took both spare tires off helped a little I'm going to look into getting maybe some gussets don't make them out of metal because that's going to take the stress somewhere else let me know how it goes and what solution you came up with going to talk to a friend of mine that has a 3D printer maybe I can make something to work let me know👍😉
That helped me ! For now i will stay away from this rc. Iike the look so much :(
I have a UDR and I love it. Do you think it's worth buying this? I guess the benefits are the increased size, but is it really unique enough to warrant dropping the cash to buy?
I’d rather have the sbr 2.0 then the srr that I never use 👍👍💯💯💯
The sbr2.0 handles way better then the traxxas udr and other then that little flex its more durable and isnt that much more then then the udr I bought my 2.0 for 790$
Such a shame it is not like the V1 and 5ive-T with multiple separate body panel's or at least the same as my SDT the rear fenders ae separate to the cab, hood and rear fenders and as I tend to destroy the rear fenders I am glad I do not have to replace complete body every time.
I know this is one of your older vids but I didn't know where else to ask you. What are your thoughts on getting a Super Rock Rey in 2022? A Main has them for $100.00 off, which seems like a good deal, but if it's outmatched by other cars out there then not so much. Do you still like it, or is it not really worthwhile? Thanks for the opinion!
Body rubbing is common even with my slash. Adjust the suspension to sit higher up in the rear. She's only gonna squat under acceleration anyways
Even all the way up it will hit 👍👍
@@earlmoorhead5555 not a big deal though, just do what arrma does and put some stickers where it'll hit and rub
Hey earl.. im missing the splash guard the protects the servo.. and by your video it looks like in order for me to be missing that i might have broken it off the cage. Is it part of the cage mold or do the splash guards come off the cage with screws? can you check for me please and thanks!
Nevermind i took mine apart and they are screwed to the chassis but just have tabs that hold them to the cage
And you NEED them... i just spent forever picking rocks and a rats nest of grass out of this thing
I was going to get this basher but after watching this I think the UDR might be much more durable. 1st gens always come with issues.
Yes the UDR is a little smaller but a better rc for sure 👍👍💯💯💯
of course you dont hear many talking about it , because their focus is manly the traxxad udr , and Arrma mojove just proves a point for the prices of these losie , there not as much a hot product as traxxas axial and arrma rc stuff is .
It’s the same thing as an infinity g35 and a 350z. It’s how companies make money utilizing the same parts on different vehicles. Same as the f250 frame and suspension and the Ford Excursion frame and suspension.
You're right... that is horrible! Prediction...SBR 2.0 drops in price considerably. At this point, I think I'll keep saving my money but I'm not interested in buying this any more. Thx for the video!
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I'm really interested in trying to mount this body (since it's one piece) onto an XMaxx. Is it possible please to do a mock up, just place the body on the Xmaxx and see if it can be done. This and the MCD W5 seem to be good candidates to make a 1/5 Monster Slash clone. Doesn't appear they're ever going to make anything other than skinny bodies for XMaxx.
I know the Kraton 8s will fit bit the shock towers on the xmaxx won’t work 😳😳🤔🤔
@@earlmoorhead5555 The Kraton body is just another slim / narrow body. I was talking about something that would extend out to the actual wheels or close to them. the Losi 5T comes in too many pieces / panels. So the MCD W5 Max and possibly this (SBR-2.0) being unibody would fit is why I asked. I just want an idea of if placed on top how did it look.. I could figure out the mounting if needed. If there's a way to send private message (pic) that would work.. I don't need an actual content video if you are unable. Thanks in advance
Don't drill the body you'll ruin the cage, do a clamp style like vitavon does for the udr swaybars.
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Hey man, how do you see the SBR 2.0 against UDR? Do you think UDR is better made?
Udr is better made for sure 💯💯👍👍
Man I noticed that damn flex as soon as I pulled it out the box and leaned it up against a wall. When the back wheels hit the floor I saw the whole back flex! Which is very disappointing a $900 RC. I'm already thinking about 3D printing some support brackets or filling areas with epoxy & fiberglass!
I thought I was the only one that noticed it!
Well let me know if you do I’d like to buy a set from you 🙏🙏💯💯💯
It looks like my Yeti Rock Racer fo sho!
Right 🤔🤔
If you box in that area of the chassis - especially with metal - it will just move the energy and flex further along the chassis. Was thinking of going for one, but this has completely put me off.
I just bought one today. I didn't take it out if the box yet, though. Maybe I should take it back...
Hopefully I can get the back supported and make it last it really was fun to drive just not sure if it will last 👍👍🙏🙏💯💯
Seriously, if you haven't broken the seals & still have the receipt, you should be able to return it.
Thanks Earl!
Looks like model manufacturers are taking their example from the full scale Automakers...........platform sharing.....beauty is skin deep....was never truer😂
Toyota Supra/BMW Z4, VW Routan/Dodge Caravan.....just to name a couple...most buyers are ignorant😎
What are your thoughts on the King Motor 1/6 scale trophy truck?
I think it’s a fun truck but the cage won’t last long and it’s expensive to replace the rear section 👍👍💯💯💯
@@earlmoorhead5555 what about putting dual shocks in the rear?
What about dual shocks in the rear?
Yes it should have came with a thicker stronger roll cage or a brace to stop that flex.
Yes I agree 👍👍💯💯💯
I wish I can give this video more 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. I don't have a UA-cam channel or I would have spoken about it. That rear is as soft as a babies bottom. Earl are you having issues with it tumbling alot??? My Mojave handles turns better, just curious..
Yes it rolls over a lot like the big complaint with the udr but ppl say this is scale and it should roll over like the udr and I can see that but not the rear flex 👍👍💯💯💯
How about putting a rod or brace from one side to the other , right at the flex point
Yes I did talk about that but that would hit the upper rear end links 💯💯
@@earlmoorhead5555 maybe a high clearance style link with 2 bends instead of one
That is a lot of flex in the back I see plastic weld in your future
Right 🤔🤔
Thanks for this video but you forgot to show us how to remove the spare tires. 🙏🐒
To remove the spare tires look down on each side of the tires. Theres 4 screw to remove 2 on each side. Then they come out upwards.
Yes the mount comes out 💯💯good infor thanks 🙏
@@earlmoorhead5555 ok show us please
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I don't know what route go lossi rock rey or outcast 8s
What u do think??
Bashing outcast for performance Losi
I have 2 Xmaxx for bashing & happy with them they are a beast just looking for something that handles diferent taking off is hard to take off without wheelis on the Xmaxx
Thanks a lot🙌 i know u try all them good to hear your thoughts i will Rock rey then
Hi earl do you really think 🤔 💭 that car is worth it? Or should I get a kyju redcat
Depends what your doing with the rc car 🤔🤔🤔
Looks like the same frame to me👍💯
Me to 👍👍💯💯💯
Do you like the dbxle 2.0 better?
Every baja rey from the first 1/10 release years ago has had a super floppy back end. I've never seen it actually break, but it will flex like mad. They've literally always been like this.
As I showed the UDR does not and my c1 sbr Losi does not 🤔🤔🤔
@@earlmoorhead5555 weird my 1/10 is really floppy, without the spares it doesn't flop much but that's expected consequence of the weight. It's super noticeable in slow mo video. The UDR I don't know because I've never used it, but it does have one large addition support going from the rear cage all the way down to the bottom of the chassis like the Rigid Ind truck it is based on. That should have been possible on the SBR but for all I know traxxas patented the cage lmao. I think your theory of the cross brace from the rock rey working as mid support on the rear cage might be fine.
It's pretty plainly visible where the flex is, that lower part of the rear cage is move a LOT. I'll be eager to see what you come up with that doesn't get in the way of the rear links if it can keep the more realistic spare setup intact. Not 100% sure what losi's design here was, but it's like the other Reys they probably went for maximum sponge factor on the back end. I've seen mine totally pretzel then bounce back into shape lol
Thanks 🙏 I hoping to have a fix soon trying different fixes to see what gives a little flex but strong 💪💯💯💯
i think the back is fine, if it didnt have that flex, it would proberly breake, it helps to absorbe the hits.
It need flex but like I said the flex is way to much and it’s cracking already 💯💯💯
Is it worth getting? I have many aluminium and steel sheets I can make braces from.
It’s a fun rc for sure 👍👍💯💯💯
Brother.......Thank You, Thank You!! I was going to Buy this. Im so Glad i saw this Video First, before paying the Hefty Price of this!!! I would have No Problem Paying this Price, for a Durable Product! Only the 5t Really Seems Tough from Losi. They put the Dollar 💵 sign first, which is Bad for Us. Its causing their Name to Suffer, because of these Flimsy products. Come On Losi , Us Loyal Fans Want The Quality from you We are Used to!!
I'm sitting on the fence. Having to add extra bracing that reduces the twerking butt is tricky. How did you get the batteries out. Is there a mod solution for this may be soft foam to cover the latch on the inside?
I had to completely disassemble the latching mechanism twice now and add a ton of grease. It will get jammed again and its just something you will have to live with if you buy this truck
Cheers thanks for your reply.
Wow 😳 I just scratched the sand out of mine but I hear if you sand the door smaller it won’t get stuck 😳😳🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
Guys its supposed to flex, its engineered into the design. It would destroy itself if it didn't flex.
I really wanted to buy this truck but after watching your videos forget about it.I wanted to buy the Super Rock Rey but there are so many mixed reviews and I'm not sure if the original SBR is a good buy either.
I personally don’t like the SRR at all as you can’t run like at speed it’s not in control and the original SBR steering had issues and needed some parts to repair it along with stronger arms but that puts it at a price point that there are better rc out there the UDR being one of them 🙏🙏💯💯💯💯
@@earlmoorhead5555 Thanks for your advice.I own the mojave and I was looking for a larger scale truck.I wanted this truck but after watching your video forget it.
My losi baja rey raptor is the same the rear is completely jello at least it doesn't affect the actual chassis. losi makes good cars they drive and and look amazing but horizons production quality ruins it mine was meshed wrong out the box on a fixed mounting plate
Yes just the roll cage and it’s sold all as one piece Losi is an awesome company I feel horizon is making the push product out that are not ready like arrma test in the field ( customers problem) appreciate the support 💯💯👍👍👍
Wow!😲😒 Gotta save myself from this? Finally revealed from this truck, my hope is, save money for something else, nice show and tell.😬
Thanks 🙏
Oh wow haha I literally just got mine yesterday
Hi Earl, appreciate the videos. Just thought I’d throw my 2 cents in. I know you had it kicking over the speed bump fist run and now you’ve lowered/softened the rear and that’s causing rubbing now. The issue is when you are under power (this has a lot) the rear suspension is super compressed and add a bump to this and you’ve got bottoming out and then kick. Big obstacles need to be hit off throttle to give the suspension in the back working room 👍🏽
You are right, this rig is not the thug the xmaxx is... its Muhammad Ali vs a George Foreman, the true way to appreciate this is to watch the suspension working with slow motion shots 150' long. Losi hit the ball out the park with a long zoom lens and mix in some close up gopro at ground level shots. Love your desert spot Earl to have an xmaxx friend is perfect running mate I love hearing you laughing together 🤩BB
But trophy trucks and Baja trucks don’t come off power ppl are telling me it needs to be scale but the rock Rey I was told it’s a rock bouncer but it’s the same truck 🤔🤔rc need time last and be fun for me just wanted to put it out there it might be the truck for others without the back having support it’s not the one for me 👍👍👍
@@earlmoorhead5555 You’re right as usual Earl not everyone likes their RCs to noise dive like some of the real life scale sand buggy. Especially when it’s mostly plastic parts rather than metal or steel. Like you also said nobody wants to spend $600 to $800 on an RC that’s made for bashing then baby it just for it to last more than a couple rips. We all appreciate you Earl Keep up the great work my friend.
Thanks 🙏 that’s the point I was making thanks for understanding 🙏🙏💯💯💯
@@earlmoorhead5555 I havnt lowered my rear suspension and the tires have almost rubbed through the body already. It definitely needs thicker oil in the rear and some weight taken off it. Ill probably put 70 in it and remove those spares.
Yes take it off
Brother Earl, i Look forward to you Giving a Vehicle Thumbs Up, or Run Away Quick from! For $900.........and having to Beef this Up......Im Running 👟Away! I Really wanted this.......not Bash-Tough for my Cash! Thanks Again Brother for the Honest Well Informed Videos!! 🥳
I would remove the two tires and that will solve the problem. You can put fake fuel tanks in there place .
All fixed up now 🤛🤛
Take off and compare, how different from old supper baj Rey?
YUP,,,everything has a breaking point,,,,just part of it......
I'd just find a way to throw a few zip ties on it to help with the flex
Yes please do it take off to 🗣🌍
I know it's looking like the same chassis but I still want to see the bodies swapped
Yes the cage comes off in one piece. And the body is one piece
Thanks 🙏
Looks like the super rock rey to me
Yes