Losi Goes Brushless 1/8?

[gixxer]

Just saw this on another forum a couple hours ago. I think its great for us electric guys. I have already had an electric 8 and 8t so I dont think I will buy one but I am still interested to see what changes they made compared to the nitro version. I am especially interested to see if they added any kind of slipper.

[MustGoFaster]

Who currently manufacturers the brushless ESC's and Motors that Losi is selling for their 10th and 36th scale vehicles?

Are they going to use them to create the ESC for the 8th scale?

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Originally Posted by MacII

It would be a bold move if this is a Losi creation. Back in the old days Losi was only electric and when they first released the 8ight I was a small bit surprised they didn't roll out an electric brother...guess that would have been far too cutting edge. Oh well I really hope this comes to be, it would be a huge boost to our segment of the hobby.

Yeah, surprised they haven't bought out a Electric LST

[rootar]

hopefully they wont screw it up......it could be a big hurt on this segment also if everyone got them and it turned out to be a pos like the mlst and all "toy" like models they offer

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

A few years back Losi use to make some RTR vehicles with the Novak SS4300, maybe Novak and Losi and coming together again and putting the Novak kit and HV-Maxx in a 8?
Although there is a rumor going around that the motor spotted in the buggy was a larger xcelorin motor

[Dafni]

Wonder if they will use direct drive center diff, without slipper?
Or will they steal the slipperdiff idea?

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Dafni

Wonder if they will use direct drive center diff, without slipper?
Or will they steal the slipperdiff idea?

If they do, people will be lining up to get hold of that bad boy.

Any ideas when Mike will have his slipperential ready?

Originally Posted by jhautz

Finally. Main stream. Thats what this class needs. As soon as one does it, the rest will follow in short order.

I imagine the rest of the major companies are probably at the same stage of development on their large scale electrics as Losi is. It'd be hard for me to believe that they haven't noticed the huge movement to brushless yet. It's not really something you can ignore.

[crazyjr]

Originally Posted by MustGoFaster

Who currently manufacturers the brushless ESC's and Motors that Losi is selling for their 10th and 36th scale vehicles?

Are they going to use them to create the ESC for the 8th scale?

The Losi brushless setups now look like the fegaio esc's. Sorry i can't find the link i had. I think Lutach has one.

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Originally Posted by Fkyx

I imagine the rest of the major companies are probably at the same stage of development on their large scale electrics as Losi is. It'd be hard for me to believe that they haven't noticed the huge movement to brushless yet. It's not really something you can ignore.

Yeah and Associated are real good at keeping all their projects under sheets

[RC-Monster Mike]

Originally Posted by Dafni

Wonder if they will use direct drive center diff, without slipper?
Or will they steal the slipperdiff idea?

If they want to use it, they will likely be paying me royalties- I am in the midst of a patent application for the slipperential. :)

The slipperential is in production phase now - shooting for release in about a month. :)

[gixxer]

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

If they want to use it, they will likely be paying me royalties- I am in the midst of a patent application for the slipperential. :)

The slipperential is in production phase now - shooting for release in about a month. :)

Great to hear that its almost ready. I remember you had it at my local track last summer but obviously you still had more testing to do. Anyways can you give us any estimated price? thanks

[RC-Monster Mike]

Price is still to be determined - waiting on a quote for a vital part of the assembly at the moment(90% of the costs are determined at this point, including MOST of the parts requiring tooling - the diff cup will be a tooled piece and is out for quotation). Part of the time taken to get this to market is a result of efforts to offer these in high volume, and therefore a lower price point. It will be more expensive than a "run of the mill" diff of course(many more parts), but the goal is to keep the price very reasonable - particularly for the performance, tunability and durability benefits of using it. :)

[gixxer]

thanks for the quick response. I will be looking out for it. Actually no longer have a buggy but when I get one I really would like but your slipper in it.

[jayjay283]

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

If they want to use it, they will likely be paying me royalties- I am in the midst of a patent application for the slipperential. :)

The slipperential is in production phase now - shooting for release in about a month. :)

good news good news ! When you conclude pricing, do a preorder like the Monsters so I can give you my cash now so the wife cant take it !