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New tools for the Losi 5IVE-T and HPI Baja

New Tools for your Losi 5IVE-T and/or HPI Baja

Soon LSN will be doing a video review of some of our commonly used tools for our large scale cars and trucks. For the moment I will list some of the newest items that just came in at TGN Distributing as well as some of our favorites.

Check out ALL the tools TGN offers by browsing the tool section HERE.

New Large Billet Wheel Wrenches

Comes in two lenghts, one compact that fits in a small tool box and the big kahuna for maximum torque. It also has the conveient feature of a plug wrench on the end. Priceless item to have around any large scale. Prices range from $12.99 – $19.99.

HPI Baja sizes: long HERE or short HERE

Losi 5IVE-T size: long HERE or short HERE

Pocket Electric Screw Driver

I am not sure how anyone EVER went without these tools. Gone are the days of lugging around a full size power drill. These are a MUST HAVE for any large scale car or truck owner. Especially great for the 4 cage screws on the Losi 5IVE-T, makes removal QUICK! Check them out HERE.

Hex Power Bits

These are the best. Inser these into smaller hand tools with interchangeable tips or use them in your drill or power screw drivers.

2″ long HERE or short 1″ long HERE

Hex Extension

Need that extra reach? The 6″ and 12″ extension by Milwaukee will come in very handy at times. Especially on the HPI Baja were sometimes you have to get the tool between a cage or chassis part. The 12″ version is HERE and the 6″ is HERE.

Keyless chuck for your Compact Hex Driver

This is a useful item that is often difficult to find at your local hardware store. It turns your compact power hex driver/screw driver into a drill. Allowing you to insert standard drill bits to drill out stubborn screws or drill your new shock pistons. Very useful and simple tool. Find those HERE.

Small Hole Drilling Adapter

Can’t get your small drill bits inside your monster hand drill or drill press chuck? Check out this little life saver. Works great for drilling small holes in shock pistons. It securely holds a #99 (0.0051″) to #60 (0.040″) wire gauge drill bit. Get yours HERE.

Thin head open end 13mm wrench

These little guys are strong and very useful on those pesky front and rear shock mounts on the Losi 5IVE-T. They allow you to hold the mount down while using a second wrench or socket driver to remove the nut holding onto the shock end. Available HERE.

Metric Cushion T-Handled Hex Wrenches

These have been one of our most popular items for some time now. One of my favorite things about these that we have never really promoted is that if they are ever showing wear and you want a fresh tip. Just take them to the sander and clean up the very end…new wrench in seconds. 9″ long versions HERE and shorter HERE.

The Stand.

Ya got to have a stand for these big and heavy 1/5 scales. TeamFastEddy has what you need. Check out the features of this stand HERE and add the Losi 5IVE-T top HERE.

The Pit Mat

Last but not least, ya got to have a cool pit mat. Place your Losi 5IVE-T or HPI Baja on a nice clean surface every time. Check out the Proline HERE and the JConcepts HERE.

HAWK PIT in Tennessee – EASTERN U.S.A. CHAMPIONSHIP

RED TAIL SERIES (RTS) & EASTERN U.S.A. CHAMPIONSHIP

It is real nice to see more racing events popping up for 1/5 Large Scale these days. We have exciting times in our future. Check out this press release below. TGN and LSN will be sponsoring this event.

Press Release:

Great News!!!! Racing at the Hawk Pit is here. Attached is a copy of our State Series “RED TAIL SERIES” (RTS) and our “EASTERN U.S.A. CHAMPIONSHIP” race. And I am glad to announce our practice time as well as starting time for the RTS race.

Times for RED TAIL SERIES “see attached flyer”

10:00 AM track open
10:30 AM open practice / cars on track
12:00 PM track maintains
12:30 PM timed practices
1:30 PM Track Closed
2:00 PM 1st heat
Mains will start 30 Min. after heats completed. Heat lineup will be posted at track
Track times CENTRAL TIME ZONE
$30.00 first entry
$15.00 each additional entry

EASTERN U.S.A. CHAMPIONSHIP ——- go online @ the following address for information and signup now…..

http://www.rcsignup.com/tracks/displayEvent.cfm?ID=2380

Practice Dates

February 25th practice —– 9:00 AM —— 3:30 PM
March 3rd practice —- 9:00 AM —– 3 :30 PM
March 17th practice —- 9:00 AM —— 3:30 PM

Rate: $5.00 per practice day
Open practice / however if large turnout track may go to timed practice

New Spectrum Radio – DX2E DSM

Spectrum DX2E DSM Radio System

Check out this new release from Spectrum. This new simple and affordable radio could be a good answer to the customers interested in picking up a Losi 5IVE-T BND who are looking for the most economic radio option. At $59.99 this is going to be a great entry level radio. Extra receivers (SPMSR200) will MAP at $29.99. Press Release Below.

Check out this product at TGN HERE.

Features

Perfect for sport level cars and boats
Ergonomic grip
Servo reversing
Proven Spektrum reliability

Overview

The Spektrum DX2E is the prefect choice for sport level car, truck and boat drivers. Everything you need to bash around your backyard or local track. Proven Spektrum perfomance, reliability and range, make the DX3E great for someone looking to get involved in RC surface or a great grab and go transmitter for the expert. There has never been an easier way to take advantage of what Spektrum has to offer. Take command and Go Faster!

TeamChase Losi 5IVE-T Steering Setup Exposed

TeamChase Steering Set-Up for the Losi 5IVE-T

Check this out. TeamChase is on fire this week. Showing off yet another new Losi 5IVE-T products in the video below.

There are a couple issues with the Losi 5IVE-T steering set-up. One of them mentioned in this video below talks about the steel and steel concerning possible binding. TeamChase fixes this issue buy using bushings and bearings with this new strong set-up.

The other issue is the stock hardware included with the truck uses these special made screws that have a very short threaded section. The short thread does not even allow for the full capture within the plastic part they screw into. The forces and vibration in the steering of this large scale truck creates a lot of issues and one of them being right on these screws. It’s common to see these screws strip or pull completely out of the plastic arm they screw into. Not only leaving you with no steering and often a lost screw but the plastic is ruined and will no longer allow for the screw to stay in place. An expensive and time consuming fix. The TeamChase custom long hardware and nylock nuts fixes this problem perfectly.

We are excited to see this product being debuted by Team Chase and if you’re interested in talking more about it check out THIS thread on RCLargeScale.

If your interested purchasing this product and want to be notified when it’s available please check out the TGN product page HERE.

TeamChase shows off the No Flex Losi 5IVE-T Chassis

The TeamChase Losi 5IVE-T No Flex Chassis

It seems the chassis flex on the Losi 5IVE-T has been all the talk lately. It’s not an issue affecting everyone nor is an issue that keeps someone from enjoying their new 1/5 scale. But for racers and the serious driver, tuning the suspension set-up and eliminating any unwanted flex is key. So for those drivers, the large scale specialist at TeamChase has come to the rescue with their No Flex chassis for the Losi 5IVE-T.

This is more of a spy shot than anything and the products details as far as price and ETA are not available yet. But you can bet LSN will keep you posted once we know more.

You can watch the product thread and post your questions HERE on RCLargeScale.

To get your name on the products notification list so you know when it’s in stock, click HERE and get your email on the list at TGN.

Bartolone Racing Losi 5IVE-T Engine Mesh Plate -Spy Shot

Bartolone Racing Losi 5IVE-T Mesh Plate

Check out these spy shots that Billet posted on RCLargeScale of the newest part coming from Bartolone Racing. Looks like its going to be called a mesh plate which appears to create additional strength and stiffening between the engine and center differential area.

Owners of the Losi 5IVE-T have been complaining about the flex in the chassis which is allowing the metal spur gear to hit the clutch housing near the bearing that supports the pinion gear. This part looks like it will possibly relieve this issues. Which is sure to make 5IVE-T owners happy.

The images were originally posted HERE on RCLargeScale.com. You can find the product and watch for its availability on TGN HERE.

Finally a Losi 5IVE-T Diff Gaskets – TGN

Losi 5IVE-T Differential Gasket

Until now if you wanted to maintenance your diff you either had to try to re-use your original differential gasket (bad idea) or buy a complete hardware kit LOSB3203 for $10.99. Now thanks to TGN you can buy an individual gasket for $1.50 each. Get them now with FREE SHIPPING!

Product Link: HERE

Part Number: 8111

Press Release:

LOSI 5IVE-T DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING GASKET.

No need to spend $11 on the LOSB3203 rebuild kit just to get a new gasket. Replace your stock diff gaskets with the best gaskets around. TGN high quality gaskets made of super thick strong material that will outlast the others.

Club Team Chase RC Club

Team Chase RC Club – Southern California Drivers Get Ready

TeamChase has made a big announcement concerning the opening of his “compound” we have all come to love. Team Chase has allowed hundred upon hundreds of fans to come and run large scale R/C’s on their very own 1/5 scale track on their private property.

With the lack of facilities open in Southern California and the closing of Milestone the Chase family has come up with a plan to expand on their events and allow drivers to become members and come run at their facility more often. Please read the press release below and get your HPI, Losi, FG or whatever you own and go have some fun at this top notch track.

To comment, get more info or ask questions please visit THIS thread on RCLS.

Press Release: (Video and pictures below)

Customers have allowed us to build a business family unique in terms of character, responsibility, and awareness. We would like to open our track up to “Members Only” in an effort to satisfy the extreme need for our customers to have a safe and fun place to drive their 1/5 scale R/C cars. Club Donations will be necessary to provide the appropriate maintenance at the compound.

It is FREE to join the club!
This is an R/C club, we will have club meets at the compound such as open drive days and club races. Fun Fun Fun.

Join our Club

All of the track information will also be provided to our members here at
WWW.RCLARGESCALE.COM

Please Note: You must be a registered club member to obtain entry at the compound. Non-members will not be able to sign up at the track. If you show up and have not registered you will not be allowed in, No Exceptions

Hostile Racing Products – HPI Baja Adjustable Rear Hubs

Hostile Billet Adjustable Rear Hub Carriers

Check out the new hubs from Hostile Racing. I had heard through the grapevine about these for a while now. I am happy to see these new hubs available on the market. They use the same adjustment system as the popular stock hubs on the HPI Baja 5Sc which is clean, simple and strong. But the difference is the entire hub is made of billet aluminum for extra strength needed on those heavy and high powered racers and bashers out there. Check out the details and links below.

Product Link: HERE

Product Part Number: SCHUB

Press Release:

Styled after Hostile Racing Products light and durable one-piece hubs, these hubs accept the toe adjustment inserts from the Baja SC and use the stock sized bearings.

Get the one piece rear hubs HERE.

NOTE:

Does not include bearings or toe inserts.

101 RC Raceway -Track Update

LSN Track Announcements and Updates

Do you want your public Large Scale 1/5 or 1/6 track or club announced or updated on LSN. Send us and email at LSN@TGNdistributing.com with all the information and we will gladly post it here for you.

101 RC Raceway Update

Late last year LSN introduced the 101 RC Raceway HERE and gave you all the needed information including website and location. It’s time for an update as the club has grown and has seen some great attendance. Below is an update on a past race as well as current track status.

Current status: (2012 Schedule Below)

The track is flooded from massive rain storms but we are told the team is hard at work pulling water out and getting it back to running conditions. Apparently their are some hard core users just begging to come back and run. So watch THIS thread for updates.

Race Update:

January brought fall like conditions in Northern California in January so good enough to hold the first race of the year at the 101 RC Raceway located in Petaluma, CA.
Racers came from as far as Redding as well as all the way down from Santa Cruz!! Here is just a peak of what happened that day and what awsome fun everyone had.
Just click on the youtube links and when you get to the slideshow the password is: petaluma You can see our race calendar at www.101rcraceway.com for future race events.
See you at the races!!