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Losi 5ive-T Brushless Conversion kit
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I really don't understand the point of converting a large scale to electric, and losing the two best things about them, cheap to run, and super long run times. But hey, to each his own.
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The power out of a 10 or 12s 1/5th scale is what I dig about it. Watching a baja on 12s, not beable to stay on the ground, like is was a merv on 3s is insane.
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Yes, but with 1/5 scale you can come really close to that with gas motors. If you have a very deep wallet.
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Yeah, I am still and always will be a lover of the quietness of a brushless though. My 1/5th scale is LOUD as hell, which is cool but also has its drawbacks.
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I totally get why someone would want to do it. Raw instant power. However I wouldnt want to convert a gasser.
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that should be illegal!
I hate messing with my nitro (one of the reasons I just ordered a 1/5th) but I looove the fun of running a gas powered toy around!
I hate messing with my nitro (one of the reasons I just ordered a 1/5th) but I looove the fun of running a gas powered toy around!
Man the rc lust list just never ends. Not to be a hater but I think the reason you buy a 1600 5th scale is its one of a kind and its gasoline powered. So instead of just spending 1600 now you're spending 2000 just to have it first. I just don't get it and I'll never convert my 5sc to brushless eventhough I have champagne taste on a beer budget.
