losi 5ive-T conversion pics

[Semi Pro]

Originally Posted by magman

In looking at the chassis layout more closely, one of the first upgrades I would make is a set of AL chassis braces. Wondering if the plastic ones will allow the chassis to flex to much. Also nice to see that Losi used LST size shocks as well. The suspension looks like it will be plush.

flex on the losi chassis is a good thing for their 1/8's

flex=traction, it also absorbs impact

[auto2]

ive been testing it at the local track and all i can say is WOW!. its geared about the same top speed as my gas truck and motor is running cold.
wish i could get someone to hold a camera !
every part of the track is easier with the brushless truck. and all the suspension changes i made to the gas truck to help it rotate are a non issue with the electric one. one blip of the throttle and it turns:-)

chassis flex? IDK yet. i broke a couple of rims landing hard but everything else is fine.

"In looking at the chassis layout more closely, one of the first upgrades I would make is a set of AL chassis braces. Wondering if the plastic ones will allow the chassis to flex to much. Also nice to see that Losi used LST size shocks as well. The suspension looks like it will be plush."

i think aluminum braces will change where the chassis flexes more than reduce the total flex.
LST size shocks ? me thinks they are MUCH larger than that lol