Losi 5ive-T - 1/5th Scale Truck

[jimmy]

Losi have a new 5th scale truck - cunningly named the 5ive-T, which is based upon the 8ight buggy drivetrain, but beefed up to enormous proportions!

Losi:
Bigger. Faster. Stronger. The 1/5-scale Losi® 5IVE-T™ 4WD Off-Road Racing Truck is the closest thing to a full-size vehicle in realism, performance and experience. It features a 4WD drivetrain based on the racing-winning, award winning 8IGHT platfrom, Spektrum™ telemetry receiver, installed sensors, and 1/4-scale servos. And since it's a Bind-N-Drive™ vehicle, you complete it with the DSM® transmitter of your choice. There's really nothing like driving an RC truck as big as this. Come take it for a spin in all its 4WD glory.
These large-bore threaded, aluminium shocks feature over-sized 7mm shock shafts designed to stand up to the punishment of 1/5-scale action. The threaded adjusters allow for fine-tuning of the ride you are looking to achieve. The extra high volume of fluid is essential in controlling thesuspension movement over the roughest terrain.(Far right: 1/5-scale and a standard 1/10-scale shock shaft)
This is no ordinary chassis. It is based on the award winning, race-proven 8IGHT™ Platform. It has been designed to produce the best performance possible. The chassis plate is constructed of 5mm aircraft-grade aluminium and has been machined to save weight and add strength to provide extreme durability.
To ensure a long engine life and proper care, the air and fuel systems are served by a two-stage filtering systems. The air must pass through two different foam filters designed to block as much dust and debris as possible while still maintaining proper flow. The fuel system features a secondary filter that serves multiple purposes. One, to keep the fuel pickup in the gas mix no matter the orientation of the vehicle and as a filter to block larger debris and a secondary bullet style filter to catch anything else.
The engine comes preinstalled with a high-volume muffler and features an electronic ignition, easy adjust carburetor with a built-in choke and fuel primmer. An added bonus is the machined oval inserts that match the chassis cutouts precisely to locate the engine for proper gear mesh.
The finned aluminium clutch mount adds strength and durability and provides unmatched heat dissipation for increased longevity of the 8,000 RPM clutch. Since it is enclosed, it prevents dirt and debris from entering and fouling the parts. The oversized bearings handle greater loads and are more reliable.
The throttle servo performs more than just throttle duties it is also the main source for braking power. This heavy-duty large-scale servo has the power to bring the 5IVE-T to a stop thanks to the functionality of the bias adjustable dual-disk brakes. No 1/10-scale throttle servos here.
The core of the electronics system is the SR3300T receiver that is powered by Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology and has telemetry built in. The 5IVE-T comes prewired with sensors for engine temperature, speed and receiver battery voltage. Just add a surface DSM transmitter like the Spektrum DX3S, and all of this information will be transmitted back to the driver for real-time vitals of the 5IVE-T.
These monster wheels are true beadlock wheels with rings on both the inner and outer bead of the tyre. With the amount of power the 5IVE-T produces and the sheer size of these tyres, these wheels will provide a stable platform for the all-terrain tyres. Many popular 1/5-scale tyres will mount right on these beadlock wheels.
The 5IVE-T uses nothing but precision cut or formed, heat treated steel gears throughout the drive train. No plastic gears. These are the strongest and most durable type of gears available and expensive option items on other models.
The realistic cage provides added durability to the assembly absorbing impacts as well as a solid base for the modular body. The unique design allows the body and cage to be removed with only four screws and four body clips in seconds.
The four-piece body individual panels to be replaced in the event that it becomes damaged so an entire body does not need to be purchased to get the vehicle back to the factory look. Clear panels and stickers are sold separately to create your own look or retain the factory schemes.

Length:	38 in (965.2 mm)
Width:	20.75 in (527 mm)
Wheelbase:	24 in (609.6 mm)
Height:	12.25 (311.1 mm)
Weight:	30+ lb
Chassis:	T6 aluminium, 5 mm
Engine:	Losi 26cc 2-cycle
Suspension:	4-wheel independent
Shock:	Aluminium, threaded adjusters, 7mm shock shafts
Drivetrain:	4WD with three sealed viscous differentials
Wheel:	Molded composite beadlock with industry- standard hex size
Tyre:	Off-road all-terrain
Receiver:	Spektrum™ SR3300T with built-in telemetry
Battery:	6V 3300mAh NiMH Receiver pack/global AC charger
Body:	Four-panel pre-decorated

Check out the webpage here:
http://www.horizonhobby.co.uk/autoon...27_5ive_t.html

[styleone]

Not everyones cup of tea I'm sure but just out of pure interest check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN7XUFlS5PI


This truck is as big as a planet! .....in fact I'm sure Losi will have to keep an eye out for several moons orbiting the truck when its on a track

[jimmy]

It's hard to see from the action video what size the thing is - but I want it!
Wonder if they'll create a buggy version also?

[styleone]

Originally Posted by jimmy

It's hard to see from the action video what size the thing is - but I want it!
Wonder if they'll create a buggy version also?

It really is an awesome bit of kit Jimmy!....Imagine just casually dropping that on the astro at the short course shoot out and looking confused when they tell you that you cant run that lol

Well done Losi for a real head turning product...and how cool would a buggy version be

[Gnarly Old Dog]

I was lucky enough to be driving the white roofed one in the Horizon UK video and I have to say that this thing really takes a pounding. We ran it at a full size motocross track and were clearing 20ft tabletops - not bad for a car that weighs in excess of 30lb.

For its size, it handled pretty well and ran faultlessly. Its quite unlike any other RC car I've ever driven - when it crashes it does so like a full size car - you really get a feel and sense of the impact (as you can see during the video)

Nothing got damaged despite some really aggressive driving and some pretty impressive crashes.

I was buzzing for days after driving this thing - it is a real blast.

[werner1619]

wow,
Looks great, would love to have one...
What are they retailing for?

[stumpiey]

there was one on show at the herts BRCA national today, it's huge the shocks look like it would take around four bottles to fill each one

[rcdunk]

yeh I saw it yesterday too it F!!!!!G huge 3 piece body on it massive shocks its proper chunky
I heard someone saying the shop was taking pre orders at £999