My TLR Typhon has Hobbywing Max8 G2s 2500kv 4s combo with a Perfect Pass Monster servo, and I love it. The speed is awesome but not overboard, and the steering and handling is wonderful.
As someone who hasn’t raced but likes building kits I’m waiting for the new tekno eb48 2.2 but my buddy who I just got into the hobby a few months ago wants to get into racing but doesn’t want to pay kit plus parts price, I told him to get that new losi buggy! For what it costs and from the reviews I’ve seen it looks like a great entire level kit! This hobby isn’t about who has the deepest pockets, it’s about having fun! Will you get to a pro level on an rtr kit? Probably not but for someone who’s not sure how serious they’re gonna be into the racing aspect of the hobby I think options like this are perfect!
I would think the Typhon being a more spread out weight layout it would be better for track racing but having the long tray on the Losi it is definitely more tunable weight wise. But not racing EVER in my life I shouldn't really give a opinion😄 Great comparison video man👌
It depend The losi is based on the 8x 2.0 so the last racing model in the losi lineup The arena is the old team Durango dex8 with a different motor mount ( and the chassis obviously), bashing electronic and a lot of more weight than a normal racing buggy At the end, for a track newbie there is no difference between the two They are a very good quality buggy so they not break after a lipo or two
I am a racing noob, and the first time in my life I drove a racing buggy vs this Typhon I was able to tell the difference in how they feel. Going straight, the Typhon feels more planted, but not as agile overall as a buggy design for racing from the get-go. I simply feels heavier. And I am not talking about a $2000 Team Associated or Tekno or Mugen, I am just comparing it to the Kyosho mp10e readyset, which is a rtr as well. It is just a better out of the box racer, much easier to drive, while not at fast on the top end, but feels way more balanced and light, even if the weight difference is not that much really
@Puertorrican_Power you said exactly what I felt after driving the TLR Typhon, even compared to the standard Typhon 6s it feels heavier and as a consequence it feels a bit draggy during corners but definitely solid in a straight line as you said also. Only ever seen PROPER race buggies do their thing but they seriously look stable and agile in general👌
Hey i was just curious if you had any plans on doing a setup video on the tlr typhon, but since we are here, you could include setup for the losi and complete the comparison of these two rigs down to the nuts and bolts! Either way, just an idea to keep things fresh
New to the hobby and would consider either of these as I transition to racing, however the so called smart batteries are a major concern for me as of three of four have stopped working with less than 20 cycles.Suggestions?
So i wanna get into 1/8 Electric buggys, always been a huge losi fan. Ive had a losi 8ight, ive also had the 6s typhon....Now i wanna bash as well as start track racing ..so my question is which one to go with?????
Me too, I frequent the 2 places you go too and that one has me interested, its hard to find places to run bigger rc vehicles without moving aside for kids on their pump tracks, especially with my off time from work runs into the kiddos out of school and practicing their bmx skills.
If you're on a tight budget and want to get into racing without breaking the bank then RTR's are perfect for new racers. The money saved from buying a kit and purchasing the necessary electronics can be used on batteries, charger, tires and oils for diffs and shocks plus extra parts to have in the event something breaks when racing. Buying preowned buggies is another option yes but again they have to buy all their electronics plus wheels and tires if the owner isn't providing spare parts with the buggy/truggy not to mention if their local hobby shop doesn't stock parts for the brand of buggy/truggy purchased.
My TLR tuned Typhoon is better than the losi I had. Holds up better imo and tires make a difference on whatever track you are at. Also I adjusted the front shocks and made a difference in turning. Love it.
Just remember that the TLR 8ight XE RTR had aluminum upgrades done to it after the fact. It doesn’t come with any of it out of the box. Also the “TLR” Tuned Typhon has nothing to do with “Team Losi Racing” at all. They’re just parts bin parts from Team Durango. TLR had nothing to do with the Typhon other than just using the brand name for marketing purposes. Also the hinge pins within the suspension blocks are a weak point for bashing as it breaks the pills.
@@TKim103 the only thing I changed on the Losi was the chassis and battery tray. I consider that a must have. And for sure somebody at HH retuned the Typhon, the setup is different than the DEX8, totally different shock package between the two. Whether that’s a TLR engineer or somebody else, I don’t know. But there was setup tuning and parts changes involved. They didn’t just bolt on leftover TD parts and call it a day.
No real racer would even think of racing any of these. And no one who wants to get into racing should consider any of these. Just do the right thing from the beginning and get a kit of your choice and
What's a 'real racer'? If you want too dip your toes into 8th scale racing but putting a kit together is too scary these are great options. Sorry it's not real to you.
I think he means that it will end up discouraging you from racing after you get serious about it. I had this almost happen to me. I almost bought a team associated rb10 but then after talking to everyone at the track that it wouldn't be worth your time just get the kit. The kit is definitely the way to go. Don't be scared to get a kit.
@@nikolaszikakis1046well if that's what worked for you then everyone else should do it the same way. This is gonna sound like bragging but I have more money to buy RC cars than I do time to drive them, much less build them. I've got parts to build a Mega Kraton, convert a Fireteam to Bigrock, and upgrade or repair a dozen others. At this particular stage of life it's more realistic for me to buy a rtr and drive when time does allow rather than spending that time wrenching. Can't really neglect business or family for toys and I'm already going on the absolute minimum sleep possible. That person running a RTR rig may not be a "real racer" but if they're having real fun what does it matter? Are they gonna get rich and famous if they win or is it a bunch of grown men playing with kids toys together? That real racer stuff is why a lot of folks have no interest in taking part. There's always a few taking things way too serious rather than just having fun.
You should do a review on the new 8ight XTE RTR.
My TLR Typhon has Hobbywing Max8 G2s 2500kv 4s combo with a Perfect Pass Monster servo, and I love it. The speed is awesome but not overboard, and the steering and handling is wonderful.
As someone who hasn’t raced but likes building kits I’m waiting for the new tekno eb48 2.2
but my buddy who I just got into the hobby a few months ago wants to get into racing but doesn’t want to pay kit plus parts price, I told him to get that new losi buggy! For what it costs and from the reviews I’ve seen it looks like a great entire level kit!
This hobby isn’t about who has the deepest pockets, it’s about having fun! Will you get to a pro level on an rtr kit? Probably not but for someone who’s not sure how serious they’re gonna be into the racing aspect of the hobby I think options like this are perfect!
It's nice that the Typhon is now coming with the v2 electronics and S665 servo. Just picked one up (V5) with the update. Great video, thanks!
Yes, got mine with updated ESC and Motor got timing now, this thing is a beast im blown away how much this rig handle on hard terrain
All of the Arrma 6s line is now I think. I got an Infraction last month that also has the new stuff saw someone else with a Mojave with it also.
@@brucecampbellx nice, even better!
My 6s Typhon also has the new stuff inside
Is this info posted anywhere? I can't see any updates that list and kind of hardware change.. Thanks
I would love to see a comparison with the Kyosho mp10e readyset, the one that comes with the split battery chassis design.
I would think the Typhon being a more spread out weight layout it would be better for track racing but having the long tray on the Losi it is definitely more tunable weight wise.
But not racing EVER in my life I shouldn't really give a opinion😄
Great comparison video man👌
It depend
The losi is based on the 8x 2.0 so the last racing model in the losi lineup
The arena is the old team Durango dex8 with a different motor mount ( and the chassis obviously), bashing electronic and a lot of more weight than a normal racing buggy
At the end, for a track newbie there is no difference between the two
They are a very good quality buggy so they not break after a lipo or two
I am a racing noob, and the first time in my life I drove a racing buggy vs this Typhon I was able to tell the difference in how they feel. Going straight, the Typhon feels more planted, but not as agile overall as a buggy design for racing from the get-go. I simply feels heavier. And I am not talking about a $2000 Team Associated or Tekno or Mugen, I am just comparing it to the Kyosho mp10e readyset, which is a rtr as well. It is just a better out of the box racer, much easier to drive, while not at fast on the top end, but feels way more balanced and light, even if the weight difference is not that much really
@Puertorrican_Power you said exactly what I felt after driving the TLR Typhon, even compared to the standard Typhon 6s it feels heavier and as a consequence it feels a bit draggy during corners but definitely solid in a straight line as you said also.
Only ever seen PROPER race buggies do their thing but they seriously look stable and agile in general👌
Its shocks
And servo need to be adjusted to be a good racer vehicle
Hey i was just curious if you had any plans on doing a setup video on the tlr typhon, but since we are here, you could include setup for the losi and complete the comparison of these two rigs down to the nuts and bolts! Either way, just an idea to keep things fresh
Wonder how the kyosho mp10e readyset compares against the losi
I am wondering the same thing I hope someone does a video comparing the 2
Isn’t this Losi a 1/8 and the Kyosho MP10e a 1/10 scale?
@chrisginoc no the mp10e is 8th scale
Same question here!
New to the hobby and would consider either of these as I transition to racing, however the so called smart batteries are a major concern for me as of three of four have stopped working with less than 20 cycles.Suggestions?
Don’t buy proprietary batteries…. So much more expensive for no reason
My prayers have been answered!!! 😇
So i wanna get into 1/8 Electric buggys, always been a huge losi fan. Ive had a losi 8ight, ive also had the 6s typhon....Now i wanna bash as well as start track racing ..so my question is which one to go with?????
Losi part support is very lacking in my opinion. The tenacity and lasernut line are a chore to get parts for
What 1/8th scale track is that? Im from the area, I recognize Calabazas but never seen that track...
Me too, I frequent the 2 places you go too and that one has me interested, its hard to find places to run bigger rc vehicles without moving aside for kids on their pump tracks, especially with my off time from work runs into the kiddos out of school and practicing their bmx skills.
@razorrc
If you're on a tight budget and want to get into racing without breaking the bank then RTR's are perfect for new racers. The money saved from buying a kit and purchasing the necessary electronics can be used on batteries, charger, tires and oils for diffs and shocks plus extra parts to have in the event something breaks when racing.
Buying preowned buggies is another option yes but again they have to buy all their electronics plus wheels and tires if the owner isn't providing spare parts with the buggy/truggy not to mention if their local hobby shop doesn't stock parts for the brand of buggy/truggy purchased.
Roller is usually better.
Hi...Would you say the TLR XE Elite kit is better than the new XE RTR?..would interest me. Greetings from Germany✌
Nice comparison!
_I would roll over dead to get Arrma to create a true fifth scale TLR Typhon! It would be beyond cool!_
They have two now.
My TLR tuned Typhoon is better than the losi I had. Holds up better imo and tires make a difference on whatever track you are at. Also I adjusted the front shocks and made a difference in turning. Love it.
That's not the X8 RTR chassis though, why?
Losi rtr vs Kyosho mp10e rtr on track?
That’s a good comparison
spektrum needs an ic5 to dual ic3 lead so people that run their race batteries can run the twin shorties that the race car uses
Awesome video
Am i that long out of the Hobby but the rear shocks are Stagered on the Losi?
Great review!!! Extremely helpful 👍👍👍👍
7075 vs 6061 isn’t even a close call. TLR all day.
Nice one.!! 👍 👍 👍
I have the losi, it’s the best car I ever had.
Arrma is the basher side, Losi more the race scene. Both great.
The prices are getting out of hand.....those entry level cars should be around 500 bucks, not more. I rather buy a Caster over those two😎
What are you talking about lol The RTR Caster cost $586 while the RTR TLR tuned Typhon runs $629 and you get way better parts on with the Typhon...
@@Shreddylifeokay but the losi 8ight has even higher quality parts for the same price
Just remember that the TLR 8ight XE RTR had aluminum upgrades done to it after the fact. It doesn’t come with any of it out of the box. Also the “TLR” Tuned Typhon has nothing to do with “Team Losi Racing” at all. They’re just parts bin parts from Team Durango. TLR had nothing to do with the Typhon other than just using the brand name for marketing purposes. Also the hinge pins within the suspension blocks are a weak point for bashing as it breaks the pills.
@@TKim103 the only thing I changed on the Losi was the chassis and battery tray. I consider that a must have. And for sure somebody at HH retuned the Typhon, the setup is different than the DEX8, totally different shock package between the two. Whether that’s a TLR engineer or somebody else, I don’t know. But there was setup tuning and parts changes involved. They didn’t just bolt on leftover TD parts and call it a day.
Incorrect. The car is way different than a regular one. And it's the same company in the first place.
I think the losi is over priced
What’s better for the same price then?
The tlr has Suspension pills
i'm fan of c-hub so no arrma or mugen for me
No real racer would even think of racing any of these. And no one who wants to get into racing should consider any of these. Just do the right thing from the beginning and get a kit of your choice and
What's a 'real racer'? If you want too dip your toes into 8th scale racing but putting a kit together is too scary these are great options. Sorry it's not real to you.
@@TheflyingkiwiRC if building a kit yourself is too scary, then buy a used kit. That’s what i did when i wanted to try racing for the first time
The "no real racer" attitude is why race tracks are closing.
I think he means that it will end up discouraging you from racing after you get serious about it. I had this almost happen to me. I almost bought a team associated rb10 but then after talking to everyone at the track that it wouldn't be worth your time just get the kit. The kit is definitely the way to go. Don't be scared to get a kit.
@@nikolaszikakis1046well if that's what worked for you then everyone else should do it the same way.
This is gonna sound like bragging but I have more money to buy RC cars than I do time to drive them, much less build them. I've got parts to build a Mega Kraton, convert a Fireteam to Bigrock, and upgrade or repair a dozen others. At this particular stage of life it's more realistic for me to buy a rtr and drive when time does allow rather than spending that time wrenching. Can't really neglect business or family for toys and I'm already going on the absolute minimum sleep possible. That person running a RTR rig may not be a "real racer" but if they're having real fun what does it matter? Are they gonna get rich and famous if they win or is it a bunch of grown men playing with kids toys together? That real racer stuff is why a lot of folks have no interest in taking part. There's always a few taking things way too serious rather than just having fun.
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