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Tired of the brakes fading on your Losi 5IVE-T? Take a look at the new Real Brake Kit for the 5IVE-T from MIP. The MIP Real Brakes are scaled down versions of what you find on full scale cars and offer less fade with more stopping power than the stock units. The Real Brakes use 7075 aluminum for the rotors [...]
Looking for an adjustable and heat resistant clutch for your 5th scaler? If so, have a look at the new Adjustable 1/5th Scale Clutch from Dynamite RC. The Dynamite clutch is externally adjustable, making it easy to dial-in to any surface, and was designed for fade-free performance. The Dynamite clutch fits a variety of different vehicles like the Losi 5IVE-T, [...]
5th scale drivers now have a new tire option thanks to Schumacher. 130mm in diameter, the new Minispike from Schumacher was designed for excellent traction on both grass and AstroTurf. They come in Schumacher’s hard yellow compound to give them long life. The part number is #G402, they are shipping right now, and you can get more details At This Link [...]
Looking to improve the suspension on your Losi 5IVE-T? If so, you should be stoked to hear that MIP has announced a full-on shock kit for your truck. The 32mm Big Bore Bypass1 Shock Kit for the 5IVE-T has been designed from the ground up to be the best performing shocks on the market. The kit comes with everything needed [...]
Seen in the HPI Racing booth at the Nuremburg Toy Fair is a new version of the Baja 5B 2.0 featuring Electronic Stability Control. This version of the 5B comes with new livery, a TF-45 2.4GHz transmitter, and HPI’s D-Box 2. The D-Box 2 is equipped with an internal gyro that when set properly can make driving on even the [...]
Yes that’s right, HPI Racing has just announced their first on-road 1/5th scale. Being shown at the 2015 Nuremburg Toy Fair is HPI’s Baja 5R Ford Mustang. The Baja 5R uses a completely revised chassis but shares the transmission from the 5B. A 23cc gasoline engine provides the power and the car will initially be sold in RTR form. The [...]
An easy way of getting more performance out of your 1/5th scale is to install a performance clutch. MIP has just announced their new 54mm 8-Shoe Racing Clutch for 1/5th scales. With the MIP racing clutch your 5th scaler will have quicker acceleration, the power will hit harder, and it will fade less than stock units. 100% made here in [...]
Check it out, we have the ultimate comparison charts of the Losi 5IVE-T vs the Desert Buggy XL for those that just can’t make up their mind. Sizes, weights, you name it.If you need a part number, the Losi Desert Buggy XL is LOS05001, and has a street price of $999. The 5IVE-T number is LOSB0019 and is about [...]
Our friends from Hemistorm recently posted a video Visiting the FG Factory (yes the high-end 5th scale stuff) – and had a chance to interview Mr. F. Gröschl. It’s subtitled for your convenience since these guys are over in Germany. Some interesting stuff, and worth checking out if you are into a little large scale industry stuff. Check the full [...]
Have you been looking for a heavy duty car stand for your new rc? The crew over at FastLane Machine have a beefy model that works on everything from 5th scalers on down. Their part number #FLM10 car stand is fully adjustable and is made out of trick looking aluminum. Street price is $150, they are available right now, and [...]
Our friends from Mammuth Works have started putting together their first promo video for their giant 1/3 scale trophy truck! Yes, you read that correctly 1:3 scale! The Mammuth Rewarron looks to be coming along quite nicely. It sounds like a beast! I’m really looking forward to some wheel time on this thing one day! Hey.. I can dream right? [...]
If you are looking for a different set of wheels for your Losi FIVE-T the crew over at Silverback RC has the hook-up for you. Silverback has a new wheel called the 5imian that is made just for your FIVE-T. The 5imian wheels are lighter than stock, have a +3mm offset to widen out your truck, and have a great [...]
We recently posted information about the new 4 Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brake System from FID Racing, and people went ‘oohhhhh’. Well, they just let us know there is a video of the system in action. Talk about loosing some rubber on the stops, this system brings that vehicle to a halt! The HPI Baja 5B in the shop may just [...]
Driving a modified, high horsepower HPI Baja is loads of fun. There is just something about going 50 mph with a Baja that is quite exhilarating. But at the end of every high speed pass you must get slowed down. The crew over at FID Racing now have a high-end brake set-up for your Baja. Their new 4 wheel hydraulic [...]
Looking to turn your HPI 5B into a truly scale looking buggy? If so Kraken RC has a new true scale kit to turn your 5th scale HPI into a Class 1 buggy. Street price is said to be right around $300, and the kit is rumored to be hitting the market in the next few weeks. Hit up the official [...]
