Tag Archives: 1/5 scale

MIP is going big into 1/5 scale with the announcement of their new 32mm Big Bore Bypass1 Shock Kit for the Losi 5IVE-T. Designed to increase the overall suspension feel of the 5IVE-T, these shocks …

HPI’s Baja has been around for what seems like forever, and it’s still got some kick left in it! Introducing the lastest creation on the Baja platform, the 5R On-Road car! While the 5R is …

Vertigo Performance has been making awesome parts for large scale vehicles for some time. Their line up includes parts for all HPI Baja’s (5B, 5T and 5SC) as well as a slew of goodies for …

I’ve been racing 1/5 scale since 2008 and I can tell you that the engine department of these vehicles has seen little change. Sure there’s more power, different pipes and even different cooling heads, the …

Scrap Your Stock Gearing For Vertigo’s Awesome Hex-Drive Setup If you’re a hardcore 1:5th scale racer, you’re probably always on the prowl for something that will give you the advantage on the track as well …

Large scale vehicles use large scale engine. Large scale engines cause alot of vibration. Vibration leads to things falling apart, especially when it comes to your header and pipe! I can’t tell you how many …

If you’ve ever owned an HPI Baja 5B/T/SC, you’ll know that doing any maintenance work on the rear of the car can be a bear. Something as simple as replacing the clutch shoes can take …

CompetitionX was once again at the East Coast Large Scale Nationals. Held at Digger’s Dungeon in Popular Branch, NC, this race attracts drivers from all over the country and even a few from outside the …

Hot off the heals of their successful 5IVE-T Short Course Truck, Losi sets its eyes on the growing 1/5 scale buggy market with the release of the Desert Buggy XL. Based loosely on the 5IVE-T, …

If you have a Losi 5IVE-T, I’m sure by now there are a few worn out parts on it. Rather than purchase a bunch of replacement parts, why not pick up one of TLR’s new …