TC5 vs. JRX-S type R
12-03-2007, 05:06 PM
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TC5 vs. JRX-S type R
Need a little help deciding between the TC5 and the JRX-S type R, so I'm calling on owners of both to help me out.
I've owned a lot of Losi's in my RC life, (I still have a the original Street Weapon in a box), and I've always like their engineering. I hear a lot of good thing about the TC5 as well. The biggest difference I see in the pictures is the fact that batteries/motor are in the center of the JRXS. Does that help or hurt the performance?
I'm hoping to hear the pros and cons of each from people who drive them every weekend.
Thanks in advance!
I've owned a lot of Losi's in my RC life, (I still have a the original Street Weapon in a box), and I've always like their engineering. I hear a lot of good thing about the TC5 as well. The biggest difference I see in the pictures is the fact that batteries/motor are in the center of the JRXS. Does that help or hurt the performance?
I'm hoping to hear the pros and cons of each from people who drive them every weekend.
Thanks in advance!
12-16-2007, 04:19 AM
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RE: TC5 vs. JRX-S type R
ORIGINAL: j5mann
Need a little help deciding between the TC5 and the JRX-S type R, so I'm calling on owners of both to help me out.
I've owned a lot of Losi's in my RC life, (I still have a the original Street Weapon in a box), and I've always like their engineering. I hear a lot of good thing about the TC5 as well. The biggest difference I see in the pictures is the fact that batteries/motor are in the center of the JRXS. Does that help or hurt the performance?
I'm hoping to hear the pros and cons of each from people who drive them every weekend.
Thanks in advance!
Need a little help deciding between the TC5 and the JRX-S type R, so I'm calling on owners of both to help me out.
I've owned a lot of Losi's in my RC life, (I still have a the original Street Weapon in a box), and I've always like their engineering. I hear a lot of good thing about the TC5 as well. The biggest difference I see in the pictures is the fact that batteries/motor are in the center of the JRXS. Does that help or hurt the performance?
I'm hoping to hear the pros and cons of each from people who drive them every weekend.
Thanks in advance!
12-16-2007, 10:56 AM
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RE: TC5 vs. JRX-S type R
wrong, its not a better handling car, the jrxs-r handles just as good as the tc5, its just a little harder to set up for different types of tracks. the tc5 is more neutral between tracks like the cyclones and Xrays.. but if you get the set up right with the losi you will be just as good.
12-17-2007, 08:07 AM
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RE: TC5 vs. JRX-S type R
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The TC5 is a better deal and from what I know is that it is a better handling car.
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Need a little help deciding between the TC5 and the JRX-S type R, so I'm calling on owners of both to help me out.
I've owned a lot of Losi's in my RC life, (I still have a the original Street Weapon in a box), and I've always like their engineering. I hear a lot of good thing about the TC5 as well. The biggest difference I see in the pictures is the fact that batteries/motor are in the center of the JRXS. Does that help or hurt the performance?
I'm hoping to hear the pros and cons of each from people who drive them every weekend.
Thanks in advance!
Need a little help deciding between the TC5 and the JRX-S type R, so I'm calling on owners of both to help me out.
I've owned a lot of Losi's in my RC life, (I still have a the original Street Weapon in a box), and I've always like their engineering. I hear a lot of good thing about the TC5 as well. The biggest difference I see in the pictures is the fact that batteries/motor are in the center of the JRXS. Does that help or hurt the performance?
I'm hoping to hear the pros and cons of each from people who drive them every weekend.
Thanks in advance!
12-17-2007, 11:20 AM
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RE: TC5 vs. JRX-S type R
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Can't say much about it, but will be the next car I'll buy. Need a good touring car.
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Xray T2 family, T2, 007, 008, best there is period.
12-17-2007, 11:28 AM
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RE: TC5 vs. JRX-S type R
Have you seen the prices of those???[:'(]
The TC5 is bullet-proof due to having the same material the B44 has and RC8 has.
I'm getting it 4-sure reguardless of what you guys say.
A belt-drive is the way to go in on-road!!![8D]
The TC5 is bullet-proof due to having the same material the B44 has and RC8 has.
I'm getting it 4-sure reguardless of what you guys say.
A belt-drive is the way to go in on-road!!![8D]
12-17-2007, 11:51 AM
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RE: TC5 vs. JRX-S type R
yes i have seen the prices of them, i have 2 of them... and you can tell that there made better. put a xray next to a tc5, its like putting a ferrari next to a vette. both great cars but the ferrari is built better and is of better quality.
12-17-2007, 12:25 PM
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RE: TC5 vs. JRX-S type R
I like my TC5 but I have never driven the Losi. One advantage the TC5 has is more space to mount electronics. From pictures of the Losi I have seen you need very small electronics, and even with them they still hang off of the chassis quite a bit.
12-17-2007, 12:31 PM
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RE: TC5 vs. JRX-S type R
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yes i have seen the prices of them, i have 2 of them... and you can tell that there made better. put a xray next to a tc5, its like putting a ferrari next to a vette. both great cars but the ferrari is built better and is of better quality.
yes i have seen the prices of them, i have 2 of them... and you can tell that there made better. put a xray next to a tc5, its like putting a ferrari next to a vette. both great cars but the ferrari is built better and is of better quality.
I dont need something that expensive, unless I was racing all over the planet!!
12-17-2007, 12:40 PM
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RE: TC5 vs. JRX-S type R
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I know it's nice but 690.00 is a bit much for the top quality X-Ray.
I dont need something that expensive, unless I was racing all over the planet!!
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yes i have seen the prices of them, i have 2 of them... and you can tell that there made better. put a xray next to a tc5, its like putting a ferrari next to a vette. both great cars but the ferrari is built better and is of better quality.
yes i have seen the prices of them, i have 2 of them... and you can tell that there made better. put a xray next to a tc5, its like putting a ferrari next to a vette. both great cars but the ferrari is built better and is of better quality.
I dont need something that expensive, unless I was racing all over the planet!!
where do you see it priced for 690$ i see it for 429.99. i know thats not cheap but its still a long ways from 690, lol
12-17-2007, 12:41 PM
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There is also the fact that you can walk into almost any hobby shop and get parts for the TC-5. I have never been beat by anyone driving and Xray. If you do go the expensive route go with the Corally RDX PHI. It beats the Xrays hands down.
12-17-2007, 12:47 PM
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funny, thats why Xray has more wins probably then any other manufacturer. the corally is also a great touring car, probably at par with xrays quality, but imo drive a corally then drive a xray you will have more wins with the xray.
as far as parts availability for xrays, that all depends where you go, here in NY there are alot of shops that carry xray parts. also there many many sites you can buy from also.
as far as parts availability for xrays, that all depends where you go, here in NY there are alot of shops that carry xray parts. also there many many sites you can buy from also.
12-17-2007, 01:21 PM
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There is also the fact that you can walk into almost any hobby shop and get parts for the TC-5. I have never been beat by anyone driving and Xray. If you do go the expensive route go with the Corally RDX PHI. It beats the Xrays hands down.
There is also the fact that you can walk into almost any hobby shop and get parts for the TC-5. I have never been beat by anyone driving and Xray. If you do go the expensive route go with the Corally RDX PHI. It beats the Xrays hands down.
12-17-2007, 04:47 PM
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RE: TC5 vs. JRX-S type R
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also a luxury touring car like the xray shouldn't come with plastic shocks for what they charge for it
also a luxury touring car like the xray shouldn't come with plastic shocks for what they charge for it
you can ask anyone in the rc world xray shocks are one of the best build and smoothest shocks made. if you go and read why they went that route you would understand it has to deal with weight savings and performance. and they do have alloy shocks available for those who feel the need for that neccassary bling, but in performance there both the same.
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you can ask anyone in the rc world xray shocks are one of the best build and smoothest shocks made. if you go and read why they went that route you would understand it has to deal with weight savings and performance. and they do have alloy shocks available for those who feel the need for that neccassary bling, but in performance there both the same.
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also a luxury touring car like the xray shouldn't come with plastic shocks for what they charge for it
also a luxury touring car like the xray shouldn't come with plastic shocks for what they charge for it
you can ask anyone in the rc world xray shocks are one of the best build and smoothest shocks made. if you go and read why they went that route you would understand it has to deal with weight savings and performance. and they do have alloy shocks available for those who feel the need for that neccassary bling, but in performance there both the same.
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funny, thats why Xray has more wins probably then any other manufacturer. the corally is also a great touring car, probably at par with xrays quality, but imo drive a corally then drive a xray you will have more wins with the xray.
as far as parts availability for xrays, that all depends where you go, here in NY there are alot of shops that carry xray parts. also there many many sites you can buy from also.
funny, thats why Xray has more wins probably then any other manufacturer. the corally is also a great touring car, probably at par with xrays quality, but imo drive a corally then drive a xray you will have more wins with the xray.
as far as parts availability for xrays, that all depends where you go, here in NY there are alot of shops that carry xray parts. also there many many sites you can buy from also.
12-17-2007, 10:03 PM
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i cannot take any praise away from the Tc5, it is a great car. and i would have bought one, but i just had to a too sweet of a deal on the xray.
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Kinda sux, due to not including aluminum shocks for that price, did you get yours off the bay?
Kinda sux, due to not including aluminum shocks for that price, did you get yours off the bay?
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Kinda sux, due to not including aluminum shocks for that price, did you get yours off the bay?
Kinda sux, due to not including aluminum shocks for that price, did you get yours off the bay?
no actually, my first xray was off craigs list, it was a T2 a little scratched up in the bottom of the chassis but it came with a extra chassis and top plate also came built with spools and an extra multi diff and a few hudy blalancing tools and tires, got it for 125$. the second the T2R was someone here at RCU selling it.
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Why are you so keen on aluminum shocks? They weigh more and in these cases you want to save as much weight as possible.
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Kinda sux, due to not including aluminum shocks for that price, did you get yours off the bay?
Kinda sux, due to not including aluminum shocks for that price, did you get yours off the bay?
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I can say one advantage to aluminum THREADED BODY shocks, they do last longer if you tune your car alot. I remember my HPI pro3 had alot of problems with it's threaded body plastic shocks. Just a tiny grain of sand or dirt caused them to just totally be a pain to adjust followed by a shock body that I would have to replace because of damaged threads. Aluminum shocks are a must for me on all of my cars if they are threaded body ever since then. Now that is just my opinion and everyone knows what opinions are...
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There is also the fact that you can walk into almost any hobby shop and get parts for the TC-5.
There is also the fact that you can walk into almost any hobby shop and get parts for the TC-5.