The car too heavy on the front?

[Trung Phan]

Hi,my name is Trung, I’m new to 1/5 world. English is not my primary language btw. I’m looking for a new car, digging on the internet to find what to buy, just quick research and love the look of Losi 5t (please patient, I know this is Kraken sub forum) soon I find this forum for large scale rc cars then I saw some brands that I didn’t hear before, after do some Google, I’m falling in love with KVTT. My only concern is the car look not ok when jumping, it feel heavy on the front or some how make the car love to kiss the ground. Is this normal to large scale? Is there anyway to fix this? I think problems come from the engine place near the front of the car make CG shift to the front.

 

[RcJunkie13]

Hi,my name is Trung, I’m new to 1/5 world. English is not my primary language btw. I’m looking for a new car, digging on the internet to find what to buy, just quick research and love the look of Losi 5t (please patient, I know this is Kraken sub forum) soon I find this forum for large scale rc cars then I saw some brands that I didn’t hear before, after do some Google, I’m falling in love with KVTT. My only concern is the car look not ok when jumping, it feel heavy on the front or some how make the car love to kiss the ground. Is this normal to large scale? Is there anyway to fix this? I think problems come from the engine place near the front of the car make CG shift to the front.

Thats actually one of the reasons for the tires on the back, it needs good weight distribution. From what ive seen on youtube it absoulty nose dives without the tires on the back. I don't have that same truck, so somebody with one can chime in. I can tell you that 5th scales are much larger and heavier than other rcs, so it is far harder to correct the vehicles orentation in the air, so you really need to jump right.
Welcome to the forum btw

 

[Trung Phan]

Thats actually one of the reasons for the tires on the back, it needs good weight distribution. From what ive seen on youtube it absoulty nose dives without the tires on the back. I don't have that same truck, so somebody with one can chime in. I can tell you that 5th scales are much larger and heavier than other rcs, so it is far harder to correct the vehicles orentation in the air, so you really need to jump right.
Welcome to the forum btw

Thanks, I not going to jump it if I have one. If basing around I goes with Tekno MT410 or new ET48 2.0 instead. I know 2 wheels is must but not fix the root cause. Just asking to see someone have some things to deal with it.

 

[RcJunkie13]

based off of what I have seen on here, kraken isnt really a good first 5th. I would recommend the losi 5ive t or b. They are reliable, easy to work on, and have awesome aftermarket availability

 

[PortCityRC]

I have the KV5TT and love it

 

[Trung Phan]

I know losi 5t is king of the platform but I can’t resist the look of KVTT

I have the KV5TT and love it

I’m reading your building thread. Can’t find any ARTR KVTT yet, I don’t have experience on Gas engine as well as 1/5 platform.

 

[PortCityRC]

https://www.davesmotors.com/KRAKEN-...-KIT-KT7709-WITH-ZENOAH-G320RC-DOMINATOR-PIPE

 

[BBoyz]

I know losi 5t is king of the platform but I can’t resist the look of KVTT

I’m reading your building thread. Can’t find any ARTR KVTT yet, I don’t have experience on Gas engine as well as 1/5 platform.

Hey Trung, if you new to 1/5 gas car take time to research and ask all the vet in this forum they are all experienced in 1/5 gas RCs, i'm Viet too so feel free to ask best bet if you like KVTT then ask whoever had one built like @PortCityRC

 

[PortCityRC]

Looks like they took away the roller version and artr with the Chung Yang 29 and released a kit with the zenoah 32. So it's looking like kits only for the kv5tt right now

 

[BBoyz]

Looks like they took away the roller version and artr with the Chung Yang 29 and released a kit with the zenoah 32. So it's looking like kits only for the kv5tt right now

sale your bro!!! and get a MCD

 

[PortCityRC]

I know losi 5t is king of the platform but I can’t resist the look of KVTT

I’m reading your building thread. Can’t find any ARTR KVTT yet, I don’t have experience on Gas engine as well as 1/5 platform.

MGM makes a 53hp electric kit for these as well if thats more your style, cost about the same as a 80cc big bore engine
I'll be getting an MCD bro in time

sale your bro!!! and get a MCD

I'd scare him away from 1/5th scale if I gave him a price for mine

 

[RcJunkie13]

Looks like they took away the roller version and artr with the Chung Yang 29 and released a kit with the zenoah 32. So it's looking like kits only for the kv5tt right now

i thought it a roller

 

[Trung Phan]

MGM makes a 53hp electric kit for these as well if thats more your style, cost about the same as a 80cc big bore engine
I'll be getting an MCD bro in time

I'd scare him away from 1/5th scale if I gave him a price for mine

I know you have hundreds of upgrade parts I thing at least 5k$

 

[RcJunkie13]

I know you have hundreds of upgrade parts I thing at least 5k$

more

 

[KevTrem]

Trung are you new to RC in general or just large scale RC?

 

[PortCityRC]

i thought it a roller

They used to have kv5tt rollers..they might still in the kv.5

 

[Trung Phan]

Trung are you new to RC in general or just large scale RC?

I have 2 1/14 LC racing. Last year I focused on fpv, I have DJI combo, I planned mod Air unit on upcoming truck ) so I’m here to find one.

They used to have kv5tt rollers..they might still in the kv.5

Do you know main difference between 2 KV5. KVTT not popular as KV5

 

[KevTrem]

I have 2 1/14 LC racing. Last year I focused on fpv, I have DJI combo, I planned mod Air unit on upcoming truck ) so I’m here to find one.

I would go for a Losi 5t as your first venture into large scale, they are reliable and customisable to everyone's tastes or desires. Plus parts are readily available world wide.
If you find you love the hobby then look at getting the Kraken

 

[PortCityRC]

I know you have hundreds of upgrade parts I thing at least 5k$

All my upgrades were my choice and most are not required though. The truck is a absolute blast to run, check out the other members KV.5 builds too, basically the same and you'll see others choices of upgrades...I have close to $7500-8k in mine, not including some new bits and a body coming.
The kv5tt is narrower, the front arms, front shock tower mount, rear axle and drive axles are different,cage and body other than that identical

 

[Trung Phan]

All my upgrades were my choice and most are not required though. The truck is a absolute blast to run, check out the other members KV.5 builds too, basically the same and you'll see others choices of upgrades...I have close to $7500-8k in mine, not including some new bits and a body coming.
The kv5tt is narrower, the front arms, front shock tower mount, rear axle and drive axles are different,cage and body other than that identical

Why kv5 more stable without 2 wheels on the rear? Is it because it wider and have bigger wheels?