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Also being shown at Nuremburg is an updated version of the Losi 5IVE-T RTR. As you can see by the pictures, it comes with bright new livery and features a Spektrum DX2E V3 controller with AVC electronic stability control. This version of the 5IVE-T has a part number of #LOS05002C and we have not heard if it will be released [...]
Do you live in Europe somewhere? Want to get a Losi 5IVE-T but already have your own radio gear? Here is some good news for you, Losi has announced a new PNP (Plug and Play) version of the 5IVE-T. The PNP version does not come with a transmitter, receiver, or telemetry sensors, resulting in a cost savings for drivers that [...]
Several months ago our readers declared the Losi 5IVE-T the winner of our annual March Bashness contest. What does that mean? It means our readers voted the 5IVE-T as the king of the bashing hill, and for good reason, it is big, mean, and can take a beating. The folks over at Horizon Hobby have announced a special offer on the [...]
“One Request Guys, Can you randomly pick my name for the Losi 5ive T? BTW, as a retail store owner, I liked the format of the contest. Making people look at videos and reviews, liking Losi on Faceypage, etc. is a great idea. I read so many reviews and watched so many videos… If I ever do a give away, I hope you don’t [...]
That’s right, we pulled it off! We jumped through all the hoops, we cut all the red tape, and we are giving away the March Bash-ness Champion! A brand new 1/5th scale Losi 5IVE-T! We have given away thousands of dollars in prizes before, but never such a large prize to one winner, and that winner could be you! The deadline [...]
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 [...]
TLR, also known as Team Losi Racing, has announced a Tuning Kit for the popular 5IVE-T 5th scale gas truck. The TLR tuning kit offers some popular upgrades for the 5IVE-T all in one package to save you some cash. Among the parts included in the kit are new shock bodies, shock springs, sway bars, and tie-rods. The part number for [...]
Today brings some “Big” news from the crew over at Losi, they are now selling their very popular 5th scale 5ive-T in a race roller form. Selling the 5ive-T as a race roller is great for people who want to use their own motor and electronics or for people wanting to save some cash up front and finish their truck [...]
Are you a serious basher with your Losi 5ive-T? If so the new fabric shroud from Outerwears will go a long ways towards keeping mud/dirt/water out of your truck while allowing air to flow right through. The new Outerwears shroud is available in black, blue, red, orange, yellow, purple and lime green, and the part number is #30-2756. Want to read [...]
This is like a RB Innovations mega post! RB Innovations just announced a ton of new hop-up / upgrade parts for the Losi 5ive. Their new parts include a Center Differential with Alloy Gear Cover, a Hyper-Charger air intake system, inner cooler airbox, front and rear aluminum shock mounts, aluminum body mounts, front steering support plate, steering link, front and [...]
We have talked about the Hemistorm bodies a few times. They are one of the few places making aftermarket bodies for the 5IVE-T. Well they now have their Penta Fenders available for purchase. You can get a set of four for about $100, or $25 for each fender. #gallery-5 { margin: auto; } #gallery-5 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-5 img { border: [...]
Think it’s a pain pulling out your Losi 5IVE-T diff to inspect or service? This new easy diff mount from Fastlane Machine makes it a lot easier. Instead of having to do a major dismantle the FLM kit allows easy access to the diff from the top of the truck. The diff mount is made out of high quality CNC [...]
The stock plastic chassis braces that come with the Losi 5IVE-T leave a lot to be desired. SKOPOD has a new set of aluminum front and rear chassis braces that are a huge improvement over the stock equipment. The new SKOPOD 5IVE-T chassis braces are machined out of aluminum with the front costing around $55 and the rear setting you [...]
One of the few weak spots on the Losi 5ive-T is the servo saver. If you are an owner you already know adjusting the stock saver is quite difficult and that it needs constant tightening. The crew over at Team Fast Eddy have engineered a solution with their new quick adjust jam nuts. Adjustments are now much easier, and the [...]
The stock engine in the Losi 5ive-T makes decent power, but it does not make loads of torque. BZM has a new motor called the Micro 28.5 CC Torque Tune that puts out the torque you are craving for. Features include reed induction, large phenolic bearings, Nikasil cylinder lining, and it costs around $900. If you are looking to make [...]
