TLR 22 5.0 vs. Team Associated B6.1D review 

Love the review keep them coming I just got the 22 5.0 ac can't wait

I was torn between which one to pick but I picked up a used 22 5.0 DC rtr minus the radio and battery as the price was right. Based on other research a lot of people pick Team Associated primarily for the parts but I figure both are close just like you mentioned in the video. Great breakdown 👍🏼

As always super nice head to head . The last time I went to the track I don't remember seeing a lot of TLR 5.0 , the best racers at my track are running ultra dialed B6.1D . Hope to see good drivers getting good setups for of the TLR 22 5.0. Keep up the good work .

In my opinion the TLR is a more consistent car all around. Much easier to drive fast, which is what matters to most weekend racers.

Thinking about getting back into RC been away forever. Bought the reflex 14t to see if I want to get bigger stuff. Love reading your tips on the reflex on rc tech. If I was buying a 10th scale it would always be associated. Started with the RC10 for me and still have that brand loyalty

In 2022 I have the new 22-5.0 elite and the b6.3D . On loose dirt the 22-5.0 out of the box, it just beat the associated. Not by much but between a couple drivers swapping the transmitter and cranking laps. Everyone agrees the Losi was just faster and more stable when going fast.

I will say thanks to you I just picked up a 22 5.0 elite

I bought the tlr 5.0 ac, my first 2wd buggy, actually raced with it for the first time and got a podium finish (3rd place)!! Great little buggy for even a beginner😎😎

dude I love this review, spot on, non biased, gold star for you sir!

Good break-down on these racing buggies

Try running a 36g or 43g weight under the battery in the b6.1. It really helps the car out. As for the front arms, you really should try and work with the gull wing. For med bite and up, they are the way to go. Great comparison!

😁👍Both great...but I am always a associated guy!

Excellent comparison. The harder to access rear diff on the TLR 22 5.0 might sway me away. The 22 5.0 DC ELITE had me excited as you get excellent hop-ups in that kit, but overall I'm trying to compare and choose between a Yokomo YZ2 DTM3, AE B6.1DL and a TLR 22 5.0 ELITE.

Thanks, I just bought my first track rc. And I got the tlr. I wasn't impressed much either. But ive only had it a couple days! I get annoyed with your videos sometimes, but I do respect your opinion and experience! How your mt8? Love mine, just not comfortable sending it big!

What Savox servo(s) are you running?

Which one is better for replacement parts? Availability & Price. Also which model has more options for aftermarket or name brand upgrades & accessories? Looking to buy a T/A RC10 B6.2/2D or Losi 22 5.0. The RC10 is 360 amd TLR $230 on sale. Reg 330. Whatndo you think i should get

Can you just put thumbscrews on the AE battery hold down?

Very cool review my bro

What is the difference between the b6.1 and b6.2?

Nice review. I just picked up a SR 5.0 for a steal but converting it for carpet. What gear ratio are you running? im assuming you are running 17.5?

Great head to head, really enjoyed this. I’m new again, and got a B6. Looks like I made the right choice 😀

Can a B5M still be competitive?

Good job on the review ya can’t lose either way! But in my opinion why don’t they all come with wheels & tires when we’re spending this kinda money and while I’m at it why hasn’t Tekno have a horse in this race imo their 4wd buggy is the one to beat just seems like to me that they’re leaving some money on the table by not having a 2wd buggy on the market....But what do I know!!

the performance "gap" is getting closer and closer together. based off your tires I assume you race on clay could you please compare these on a carpet track.

Great video between the two buggies. I have a question, what kind of tape do you use for fixing the motor sensor cable?

I own several associated 10th scales, but only have Losi 8th scales. Personally I wouldn't change either. I dont know anything about the RC8 series, and I dont know anything about the 22 lineup. Keeps me pretty brand neutral, and both are top quality 👍

The TLR 5.0 AC is 269 right now. Is it the best buy? Or are they about to release an update and that's why it's so cheap? I literally cannot decide between the two (5.0 / B62 used or B63 new)

Would love to buy one of these to be able to drive/race with my son, and if the price was the total package I probably would, but considering you have to spend more than the cost of the kit for all the 'missing' bits (electronics, etc.. even wheels?!?.) you end up needing like $800 just to get started. It seems to me that a bag full of mostly plastic parts shouldn't cost anywhere near the $320+ asking price.

Nice comparison. I’m running the 5.0 and really like it. What changes did you make from stock setup?

You say you didn’t like the way the TLR drove out of the box. What is your driving style?

Next time you rebuild your shocks on the 5.0 ck out how much up and down play their is. I grinded down my shafts so the screw tightened down flush with the piston and it made my shocks feel much more consistent. You may already have figured that out though.

Nice brother

What is the red wire doing there? Anyone know

For the B6.1...what setup (driver), would you suggest checking out for carpet?

I wonder, has your opinion on this changed since the 6.2 came out? I'd like to see an update!

What are the speeds of both cars?

What’s the difference between spec racing and stock racing?

Have you tried changing the mud guards on your tlr? I'll bet your version of the 5.0 comes with the standard or soft mud guards. Try getting the Team Losi Racing 22 5.0 Mud Guard Set w/Fan Mount (Stiffezel) Pt# TLR231075 and the Team Losi Racing 22 5.0 Waterfall & Gear Shield Set (Stiffezel) Pt# TLR231077... swapping these two items will cost you under $20 and will really connect the front and rear of the car. Since you filmed this video, TLR has come out with the Team Losi Racing 22 5.0 VHA Conversion Pt# TLR334069... VHA (variable height adjustment). It not only gives you multiple roll canter adjustments, but 4 positions for the CV pin in the outdrive. I'm not trying to lecture or show you up. And some of the parts I listed may not have been available when you filmed this video. You have a great channel and you did a very nice job comparing the two buggies! I wish more RC RU-vidrs would do comparisons like this... but it's very expensive having to buy and build multiple competing vehicles, and the results are largely subjective. Thanks for creating excellent content!

They look identical.

Are you looking to sell any .

What do you think about Tekno? Are they Cadillac?

When you said brass C block did you mean brass anti squat block?

Imo losi has always been a more forgiving platform, even back to the lx1, but associated has always been faster when the chassis is dialed... seems you have more precise control over buggy. Then when losi screwed everyone over with all the mini cars,( mini late model, the slider sprint) so i moved away from them.

I was hoping you would drive them.

TLR The Last Resort

What is better ? Anything by XRAY !!!

Personally I think Losi design that front thing is damn awfully ya. 🤔🙄

Yk

I really hate the fact that all these models are out dated in a couple of years

I like cake

Is there anything more dumb than a "spec racer" class? Or at least a spec racer class set up as it currently is. Just another stupid class that kills the hobby. Cars look great. It is getting a little depressing on how similar the cars are becoming though. Both 2WD and 4WD buggies look like you could use parts from one manufacturer on another. Now return off road racing to off road tracks and lets see who is the best. Changing back to off road tracks might bring some innovation back.

Can't stand how tlr went to "composite material" / plastic shock caps on their new 5.0 buggy kits. I mean what's up tlr? Huh supposed to be moving forward not backwards. And don't tell me that plastic crap is better than aluminum plus plastic looks cheaper. TLR is the absolute best imho though I am only 2 and half years into hobby but I own my own 3.0 SR with Orion ultimate stock 17.5 running 69x31 gearing & while pushing 60° timing I'll hit 45 m.p.h. no probs. Only using 2 practice packs...1 at a time course..nano tech's ultimate 90c packs and I have to say their quality packs compared to the likes of say my 1:8 scale Gens Ace RS series 100c packs which I run 2 in series config. with castle's 6.5mm gold bullets with a monster of a audio grade Panasonic self made cap pack...6 total wrapped in quality shrink wrapping...apologize for forgetting caps spec's at the moment...all wired into mamba monster x esc 1:8 scale sensored castle 1515 brushless motor. On 6s with stock 45 t spur I believe with nothing but Robinson Racing 23 t pinion on my SRC Roadcrushers the 9 pound fully dressed 1:8 scale truggy will & very quickly hit top speeds of 135 m.p.h. Hey...not too shabby for a hobby king team basher sabertooth truggy that was built by a newbie. Oh yeah gotta add the savox 1270tg powerhouse servo..man its fast most importantly...accurate..quite..durable..ect. I notice anything 1256 and lower are noisy bit slow not so accurate and very noisy on the savox. Say 1268 and higher is a whole new quality of servo. Sorry to drift off on the comment section their. Another great video!! Thanks dude!

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The fourth comment that's what's up

If you realy stop making that noise while talking it would be a must nicer video