Looking to get into the big boy toys. I want to purchase either a 5T or KV5TT. I am leaning more towards the Kraken primarily because they actually offer a roller. I will be going electric whichever way I go. If you guys had your choice what would you do?
5T or KV5tt
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@JACKDADDY83 had a website where he was selling a 5iveT roller. I had it bookmarked but it seems to be a dead link for me.
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His website went down I noticed, wonder what happened ? I'll aks him.
I say 5t, many horror stories about the Kv5 on here, mostly drivetrain issues. Plus vekta parts are a fortune, Losi 5t parts are cheap priced and available everywhere and the losi has way better upgrade/aftermarket support. 5t for the win!
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There is also the 5ive T clone roller.
https://www.kingmotorrc.com/roller-vehicles/1/5-scale-x2-deluxe-roller-4wd-short-course-truck/
https://www.kingmotorrc.com/roller-vehicles/1/5-scale-x2-deluxe-roller-4wd-short-course-truck/
I'd say 5t coz there is an EEEEEEE kit for it already ........ why not get a dragon hammer? You can get E out the box??
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I have heard of this. It feels really odd supporting a company that is based on making knock offs though. I'm starting to think I may just get a 2.0 and part out the gas power train.
Are there any US vendors for the dragon hammer?
5t imo..?..almost 100% bash proof out the box..?.the other u mentioned .???
Plus going leccy u need the lightest rig possible ?and a 5t is way lighter then a kv will ever b?...
Plus going leccy u need the lightest rig possible ?and a 5t is way lighter then a kv will ever b?...
The 5ive platform has been around for years and is tried and tested with great parts supply.
However I really like the look of the kraken trophy Truck so I can see your dilemma.
However I really like the look of the kraken trophy Truck so I can see your dilemma.
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I have a Kraken Vetka5 & losi 5T The kraken is OK but very heavy making it hard on parts, not much in the way of aftermarket, & it is harder to work on then it needs to be. The Losi is built like a tank, handles like a race truck, lots of aftermarket support, & easy to work on.