Mcd vs losi

[nurchburgler]

Hey guys....I'm a lurker on here...I am considering either a w5 or a Losi.
Honestly I like the w5 better.

I have no experience with mcd. I have been running Bajas for a few years.

I am hesitant to get the mcd only cause the shock towers look plastic and the shocks look weak.

Can anyone give me more details on the mcd, and why it would be better than the losi?

Thanks

[nurchburgler]

Also....is it better to get the race rrv4 and convert it later...I do not see a race version of the w5?

Thanks guys

[highwaystar]

Other than plastic shock bodies (which MCD is switching all models to), it has the Competition goodies.

I am going MCD as well. I have yet to see the Losi run, but I have gotten to check them out. It is a heavy truck, much heavier than the MCD. MCD has been in the 5th scale 4x4 game longer than anyone else. The RRV4 platform is the best design to date. The guys I know that have them love them.

Personally I am going with an MCD.


One thing to think about though, If you plan on racing make sure the tracks you race will allow you to compete with the MCD.

[nurchburgler]

Originally Posted by highwaystar

Other than plastic shock bodies (which MCD is switching all models to), it has the Competition goodies.

I am going MCD as well. I have yet to see the Losi run, but I have gotten to check them out. It is a heavy truck, much heavier than the MCD. MCD has been in the 5th scale 4x4 game longer than anyone else. The RRV4 platform is the best design to date. The guys I know that have them love them.

Personally I am going with an MCD.


One thing to think about though, If you plan on racing make sure the tracks you race will allow you to compete with the MCD.

Yeah i was thinking about that....since 4x4 is pretty new to California then I don't see anyone complaining about mcd vs losi.


Drive train on These mcd trucks buggies...are they strong...I plan on putting an Obr 30.5 long rod in it.

Upgrades look ridiculously expensive...man the aluminum arms were like 600 bucks (I don't use aluminum arms but it's the principal)

So would you go race runner and convert

Or just go truck out the gate. If everything is the same competition version then I guess the truck is the best bet.

[darcywass]

I run on an astro track here in the UK and in all honesty the MCD's spend as much time in the pits than they do on the track......if you get a good block on the Losi it flies (BZM TT in mine) I also find the MCD parts expensive in comparison to the Losi. Don't get me wrong fellas I had a RRV4 but kept breaking arms and cvds, so I got rid and bought a Losi 5ive

Cheers

Adam

[badger]

Originally Posted by nurchburgler

Hey guys....I'm a lurker on here...I am considering either a w5 or a Losi.
Honestly I like the w5 better.

I have no experience with mcd. I have been running Bajas for a few years.

I am hesitant to get the mcd only cause the shock towers look plastic and the shocks look weak.

Can anyone give me more details on the mcd, and why it would be better than the losi?

Thanks

I have two MCD Rally's and even though they are not an offroad version of the MCD's they are very fun to drive both on road and in mild off road with my Rally Cross setup.

After getting some time to bash & race my Losi last weekend I will say that it is easiest 1/5 scale R/C I've driven. It is amazing just how easy this rig is to get around a track, it really leveled the field of novice to expert drivers all driving in the same class with no problems at all. And the Losi is so damn strong right out of the box (after doing the few recommended fixes before you run it).

I can't say first hand if the MCD W5 is as durable as the Losi is out of the box (hopefully the guys at LargeScaleRC chime in) but I would recommend the Losi purely because of the aftermarket upgrades (even Losi's upgrades are WAY cheaper then MCD's) that are available.

The one thing I do love more about the MCD's are the dual steering servos. IMO it's a necessity in these heavy 4x4's.

To bad you weren't in Norcal, I'd let you drive my MCD and Losi to get a better idea of what you might like better.

[nurchburgler]

That's the exact info I wanted...someone who has had both the mcd and losi.
I wanna try the mcd real bad...but the Losi just seems to fit the bill better.

[glenn201]

I have the MCD rrv4 comp it handles great an is a lot lighter than the losi i do know mcd can take a beating as far a upgrades there are lots out there im sure some day i will get a losi thats just because i want them all

[LargeScaleRC]

Originally Posted by nurchburgler

Hey guys....I'm a lurker on here...I am considering either a w5 or a Losi.
Honestly I like the w5 better.

I have no experience with mcd. I have been running Bajas for a few years.

I am hesitant to get the mcd only cause the shock towers look plastic and the shocks look weak.

Can anyone give me more details on the mcd, and why it would be better than the losi?

Thanks

Both vehicles have good points! I like both! I don't have track time with the Losi yet, but from what I here it is very good.

Both will take the biggest and baddest motor/pipe combos you can find! More power will make it more exciting.

If you are looking at an MCD to race with the Losi get the W5. I realy like the tires/wheel combo on it. I also like the Extended front shock towers and Shocks on the front. At 28.5 lbs ready to run, the MCD will have a significant weight advantage over the Losi and the Dual steering servos is a Huge bonus.

Both the MCD and the Losi are very solid out of the box, so you don't need to spend to upgrade right away if you don't want to.

Either way, you can't go wrong!

[arthurdaley]

Originally Posted by nurchburgler

Hey guys....I'm a lurker on here...I am considering either a w5 or a Losi.
Honestly I like the w5 better.

I have no experience with mcd. I have been running Bajas for a few years.

I am hesitant to get the mcd only cause the shock towers look plastic and the shocks look weak.

Can anyone give me more details on the mcd, and why it would be better than the losi?

Thanks

Well I have an early EVO 2 MCD and the Losi also an Smartech Titan was a monster truck as was my MCD until I converted them to Trophy Truck/Short Course truck style, I also run the HPI T and two B's, so have a lot to compare with.
My MCD spends more time on the bench in need of wrenching or waiting for parts, mainly drive train issues, but I think most have been sorted by now reading the many post's on MCD's, my Smartech is ace cheap to buy cheap to run quite robust a nice drive, but not much for tuning but hey did I mention cheap it gets anthing I can find that look's close to the broken part and is cheap and available here's the but the Losi makes me look good when driving it, by far the nicest to drive it responds to any tweak's you do on it so you know if you are going in the right direction, the aftermarket parts are starting to arrive so any issues and upgrades you might fancy are there, but to be honest you could leave it almost stock and be happy with it, it is the best of both world's.
It may be heavier and bigger but that to be honest actually is in its favour. Stick a good pipe my favourite is the Bartolone I have tried two others, I run in quite tight an area so I have fitted the 18T pinion and now it light's up all four tyres on dry tarmac.
I loved it in stock, but I have the fever when it comes to my 15 strong Rc fleet, I cant resist wrenching and as the Losi does'nt break I resorted to adding parts as I feel it will benefit from adding them.
If i want to repair something instead of cleaning and seviceing I will take one of my three HPI bajas an FG or my MCD to my favourite bashing spot and beat on them there, I take my Losi for when I have broke everything else lol.

[Croozer]

I would be concerned about parts availability/costs with the MCD.

[sjracing]

Have no knowledge or experience with MCD but own a Losi..Just got back from the Nirto Challenge where there were almost 30 Losi 5ives there..The track was fast and had high speed jumps. If you crashed you tumbled quite a bit..I think I saw 2 5ives pull out of racing and that includes 3 quals and mains over 2 days...Not sure if the two had chassis or motor issues....These trucks are easy to drive and VERY durable, especially in the racing environment...

[sportsman]

I would for sure check in with your local track before going with the mcd.
The mcd is a much smaller truck it is more like 1/6 scale.

[Croozer]

I like the weight of the MCD vs the Losi but I don't want to be sidelined waiting for parts to come from Turkey.

[racer66]

Originally Posted by nurchburgler

Hey guys....I'm a lurker on here...I am considering either a w5 or a Losi.
Honestly I like the w5 better.

I have no experience with mcd. I have been running Bajas for a few years.

I am hesitant to get the mcd only cause the shock towers look plastic and the shocks look weak.

Can anyone give me more details on the mcd, and why it would be better than the losi?

Thanks

Just buy both! problem solved... Then you can let everyone know which you think is best.

[xxSwagxx]

I really like my Losi it can really take a beating you have hardly no pit Time.

[Jeff1974]

Well unfortunately I don't own either one, but I did see both of them on the track where I raced my Baja, and if would buy one, it would defo be the Losi 5ive! It's much, much more stable across bumpy terrain! You do need a stronger engine then stock to get it to fly over the track, but other then that - hats off to Losi!