Team Losi Micro Xxx-t!!!!!!!!!

[fastzach]

I saw a pic of the prototype in the new RC CAR ACTION mag. It looks sweeeeeeeet. Information on this truck is limited. Please post if any more info. has been found. THANKS!!

[mpower7477]

a micro truck? dude thats awesome. scan or take pictures of the magazine article :p. what scale is it? I want to see this :D

[Gped0124]

The latest issue that is on sale is september, I didn't see anything in it...

[fastzach]

It is in the new OCTOBER issue of RC Car ACTION on page 39.

[tl01dude03]

ok, now im eagerly awaiting the october issue, just to see this. A micro stadium truck.

[grimlock3000]

someone post a picture of the design :)

[Gped0124]

Ohh, I don't have the October issue. Ill have to see. Damn, i just got a micro rs4 to!

[tc3pimp]

i get the oct. issue. its like 1/18 scale like the mirco rs4. i would buy 1 so quick if it comes out.

[Animeboy123]

now i really want the new issue!!!!

a Micro satdium truck!! that sounds kick A**!!!

[rcguy2477]

heres a crappy picture of it

[Animeboy123]

that looks cool, but the tires should be bigger then it would look sweet.

[tripxrcer]

OK now that is sweet!

[Animeboy123]

does anyone have any info on it???

[GTX]

That is just plain sweet :D

[Animeboy123]

O.K. i just e-mailed Team Losi about it, lets hope they reply to me.
:D

[Akura2]

Originally posted by Animeboy123
that looks cool, but the tires should be bigger then it would look sweet.

For a Stadium truck the wheels look scale to me

[ChumsGum]

SOLD.

Let's hope, HPI, AE, and others follow.

[EvaderRacer76]

That thing is awesome! I'd buy it. That would be cool if they came out with a buggy version.

[Philly's Finest]

Oh sweet mother of pearl. I must have one of these.

Philly runs to the mailbox to search for the October Issue.....

[mpower7477]

hmmm seems like 1:18 scale could be the next big thing after monster trucks hehe. use 'em almost anywhere and not as expensive as bgger scales. seems like 1:18 scale could grow very well IMO.

[mr_dove]

that is sweet looking. Sounds like fun and a good starter.

I dont' know anything about micro's though. How much slower are they than their larger brethren?

[Knappster]

i will definatly pick one of these up when they come out...does any one have info when these mite come out?

[Akura2]

Originally posted by mr_dove
that is sweet looking. Sounds like fun and a good starter.

I dont' know anything about micro's though. How much slower are they than their larger brethren?

With a little modding...not much slower...

A micro with a speed300-sized motor and 6-cells can easily keep up with, if not beat, a stock motor 1/10 scale car

[MicroMan]

This all started from that kid that wrote into RCCA a few months ago about how cool it would be if some company would make micro trucks that you could play with inside. Thanks kid, I know I'm buying one.

[rcguy2477]

As quoted from rcca....
"We cant divulge how we obtained this picture, but we can tell you that this is a spy pic of Team Losis prototype min triple-xt. Look closely at the photograph and youll easily discer the size of the mini as it sits alongside its full-size counterpart. Judging by the looks of the little critter, we'd say it is right around 1/18 scale and looks much like the full size truck (at least, its suspention design is similar). Lets hope this spurs a whole new category; were sure losi wouldnt mind. We can see it now... a slew of new race trucks taking over the race scene. Pretty cool suff. Stay tuned."

The dont say much. From the picture i posted you can see the size of the full sized xxxt's wheel. I feel sorry for those of you that wait this long for the mag.

[End Overend]

As Cartman would say, Schweeeeeet....

My wife may actually give up enough of the back yard for me to put in a small track for something that small. For that matter she may make me buy one for her so we could race. :D

I wonder how long it will take for them to release them, assuming they do release them.

[Animeboy123]

lol now i really dont think they will reply to my E-mail about this truck. since it is just "prototype":rolleyes: :p

[Gutter Ball]

:eek: I must have one....."micro" racing never really caught my fancy, but I must have a micro XXX-T!!!

[3Nracer]

That's frikkin sweet, but LOSI??? Sure, they make great trucks, but its so hard to find them and parts! I really hope HPI or Associated make micro trucks. Wow i can't imagine how cool that would be :eek: :cool:

awesome.

[BLiND]

here's a better picture of the page...

http://www.yourmicro.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=92350

man that truck is sweet, look how the suspension is!! This will go GREAT next to my mini-z overland :)

Here's to hoping this car will be box stock fast, use a 300 or 400 sized motor so it gets good battery life also.


checkout the new Xray car also :D

[deity]

thats funny. b/c a buddy of mine on the way to the races were talking about how cool it would be if there was a 1:18 scale offroad class. buggys & trucks

think about the off road tracks, you could build one in your basement. it would be much cheaper and easier to maintain, not mention to have a venue big enough to house an indoor track to race at.

This could be the next big thing...and I would welcome it.

[egdinger]

Anyone else notice the crystal sticking out the window? I would be kinda worried about the reciver in a crash.

[Akura2]

Maybe they did that so they could change crystals w/o removing the body and exposing it to prying eyes(cameras)

[ChumsGum]

"The MICRO XXX-T ...the next BIG little thing in RC!!!

Amazing, I can wait to see this thing with Proline "Micro" Road Rage tires, Masher tires, aluminum and graphite parts, etc. When I buy this, I gotta bulletproof this thing and get it skateboard ramp ready.

For anyone on the fence about Micro, let me just say that these 1/18 scale cars have tenth scale performance with all parts like batts, electrics, and tires at only half the cost, yet with twice the runtime too.

[RoachRacing]

For those of you who want a little more info, I am got this from Todd Hodge who does R and D for Losi. I asked him whats up with it and if they are really doing it. So far this is his response:

"Yes we are doing a new Team Losi Micro XXX-T. It is a really awesome truck. And people thought we were coming out with a monster truck"

I cant wait for this to come out! Talk about wanting to have a track in your backyard how about in your basement!

[TheRealDudeman]

more info
http://www.rc411.com/index2.html

[egdinger]

I wish it came in a non ready to run version, and friction dampers? couldn't the come up with something better.

[psychowithnitro]

any word on release date?

[3Nracer]

true, but damn that's a great price! :D

[rcguy2477]

I wish that my lhs would have a race for these little things. Then i would deffinetly get one instead of a t4. And i also like the fact that the upgrades would be cheaper.

[areseepro]

The idea of going smaller instead of bigger is awesome. Can't wait to get one and get a new class going at my local tracks.

[24601]

I will own one, the first day. I have to have it! Where can I put one on backorder? Will they trade for one of my kids?

[gizmoguy303]

Dang, now I have to get an E-Maxx AND a Micro XXX-T!!!



Let's see, to justify spending more money, I'll need to keep telling myself...

"E-Maxx for bashing, Micro for racing!" :D


Crap, I need to keep saving for a real car...

[dragracer28]

It would be great if AE made one with the Micro shocks they have on the pan cars. I would buy this Losi if there were better shocks and if it were a kit. Soon we will all be going to nats. for 1/18 scale on/off-road. This would be a great place to start will the new x-ray car and a micro losi. With all the electronics getting smaller and smaller batteries with more run time you could have 30+ min. long electric mains.

[aaronb73]

If you look at the tons of hopups available for the micro rs4 I wouldn't doubt there are shops all over that would love to make hopups for this thing too! (stock micro rs4 has friction dampers, several companies made oil shock upgrades)

I had a micro rs4, I made it go fast but I couldn't take it offroad. I'll definately be getting one of these! :D

[Ford Racer#1]

sorry but i hafta tell yah and i think im about the only one that really doesnt like it. i mean i think its cool but knowing my lhs with there track they would run it. but they made it for 1/8th scales and 1/10 scales not lil 1/18 scales!! so that would mean cutting off the jumps and making them smaller.

like i said before i think nothing bad about this im just makin a point (hopefully no ones made i said this)

[End Overend]

Ford Racer#1,

I think you have to look at it from a different perspective.

The Mini/Micro cars are not necessarily designed to be ran on 1/10th and 1/8th scale tracks. They may be able to be run on them however. My guess is that if they design the Losi XXXT mini correctly, with the right motor in it it should be able to see speeds in the low to mid 20's which when combined with it's light weight should be able to clear anything a stock class 1/10th scale truck/buggy can clear.

The place where these cars/trucks really shine and my guess as to their target audience is, is for suburbanites, such as my self. There is no way I could set up a track in my back yard for a 1/10th or 1/8th scale truck/buggy. My yard is way to small. However for a 1/18th or 1/24th scale I could do it easily. In fact I'm planning on putting an elevated track in my garage for my 1/24th Kyosho Outland, and will probably pick up a Losi when it comes out to run on the same track.

Also with the smaller size of these trucks/buggys it makes it much more convinent for a hobby shop to put in a track because much less space is needed and in some cities space is at a premium. It also allows hobby shops to put tracks indoors, so in bad weather states such as Oregon (where I live) it means year round racing with more of a variety of track.

In the end they are not meant to replace 1/10th or 1/8 scale cars/trucks/buggys, they are only there to compliment them.

[Ford Racer#1]

i stand corrected:p

[racinlosi]

I emailed them yesterday night and I will tell you guys what they will say about it when I get emailed back.:) :cool:

[ChumsGum]

I hope the 1/10th off road tracks support this new class. Finally, off road will be off road again.

[sLiTcH]

chums gum . Why are you saying off-road will be off-road again ? Are you telling me that 1/10 stadium trucks aren't off-road ? But this truck is GREAT I'll wait to see if they come up with a kit with better shocks and maybe graphite parts. If there was one company that i would never have thought they were to build a micro off-road truck is Losi !!

Wow that last sentence was crappy

[Strike 4]

WOW awesome dude I gota get one to bad I just bought 2 GT's :( ... I will sign up for offroad modified truck when I get it and it will have a BL cant wait for 150 how can it be beat. Besides I can jump around the house and stuff...

THANKS LOSI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[outfitter540]

no dought this truck is cool. but what about a micro xxx-nt? that would be sweet

[ElectricThunder]

Yeah...they could use the Cox engines..or soemthing like that.

And imagine the smaller lehner brushless in that thing!!!! woo hoo!!!!!:D

[mccrash59]

Don´t forget how easy will be layin out indoor tracks even on diff surfaces as carpet. You could set jumps (on/off) on actual hpi´s tracks. Just put da jumps wherever the track. Setting doubles, tripples, whoops....I can´t wait much longer....Stadium racing with no cleaning after bashing. Sounds pretty good, ain´t it?

[stefcold]

IT IS OFFICIAL!!!!

http://www.teamlosi.com/kits/mini-T.htm

[StevePond]

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=140125

[Animeboy123]

hm r those standered electronics on there??? doesnt look like it but then again it could jst be me :p :D :confused:

[egdinger]

looks like a combo esc/reciver but I bet you could rip it out a put in a different reciver and speedo, but I think the servo is a standard conector:confused:

[mccrash59]

Yeep, it looks like the servo is plugged in the left side of da receiver-esc.
can u imagine this mini thing with such 1/18 stuff as micro esc´s, receivers, motors....????? Pretty damn!!!!! I can wait for one of those hopped up with standard electronics, oiled shocks, ball diff, turn buckles..... wowowowooo. What a cool track on my small backyard! Poor wallet!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I´ve just got an ofna Hyper PBS.

[b4racer]

AE needs to get in on this ;)

[yoda_sez]

Do you guys think this would work on short grass? Does it have enough ground clearance?

[Knappster]

i doubt it...1/10 scale ST's have trouble on grass if its not 1-2 inches...so unless ur running them on something like a golf green i dont think they will do to good

[mccrash59]

That is like running your miniz on the parkin lot, with all those pebbles and the car bumps once and again. Think the esc won´t handle grass. The car will run better on stuff such hard packed dirt, concrete, carpet, or artificial grass ( i tried it with my Overland and it´s so cool).

[NitroBoy24]

Looks like SOMEONE coughmecough just found a way to get into electric rc's w/o payng a ton if mulah$$:D. Heres a few questions (im a nitro guy at heart). Do you have to custom make 6 cell battery packs or will companies make them for the micro? Also, im assuming a normal charger will do the job for a 6 cell pack but since the s/t is a 1/18 scale im pretty sure the batteries (like if a 6 cell pack) will basically be 1/18 scale to fit the truck right?? God I cant wait, after seing a kids electic losi buggy saturday I decided I wanted an electric to run inside...But this is GREAT, I can drive the truck around the house sooo much easier than 1/10 scale AND I can build jumps and courses indoors :D. This is sweet thank you Losi and I hope AE jumps in cuz Ill take a mini-b4;) any day.

Oh I think I heard that someone makes mini-brushless motors that would work w/the mini st. How much would you expect to pay and how fast would you expect to be going?? dang I have to wait till november tho....

[mccrash59]

Nitroboy24<<<< Da batt packs are mainly da same as receiver nitro packs w 2/3AA cells. I think they´ll b as hpi micro 1/18 config, not a hump pack.
I bet this class will b a blast.

[zero sk8er]

Stick in a 300 sized brusheless and youll be seing about 60 mph :).

[gizmoguy303]

I'm all for the idea, and if I wasn't saving for a real car I'd buy one right now; but, I'm afraid most people that are not familiar with the RC hobby will only regard these as "toys" and not serious racing machines.

If I do get one (and there is a pretty good chance I will - temptation is strong), I can only imagine how hard it would be to tell an onlooker at the racetrack that the little critter cost me $350 after racing parts.


Oh well, this only brings me to my next conclusion: I'll have to get an E-Maxx and a Mini-T. Only then shall I be satisfied. :D

Oh wait, my real car.



If only RC could serve as a means of transportation as well.....

[Strike 4]

Originally posted by zero sk8er
Stick in a 300 sized brusheless and youll be seing about 60 mph :).

Are you serious?

[FlashLCD33]

Bleh, if a company would like to do something cool it would be make a nitro mini (like HPI did for a short time). Electric minis are overrated (driven/maintained a micro RS4 as well as a miniZ). Besides.. they're electric!

[chevyman007]

Well at least the electric will run when you want it to. This is definetley on my wish list!!!

[Frosty10]

Who sells a 280-sized brushless Electric Motor?

Hacker? I would certainly buy one after I buy mine from Horizon Hobby or something

[randominsanity]

man if u got a hacker ur battery would be done in like...hmmmm. 1-2 mins at max!:( tho it would be wild
ti could rig one up with a hacker 540 size...HOLY THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!:D

[End Overend]

randominsanity.

They are talking about 280/300 sized brushless motors not full sized 540 sized motors. The smaller mini sized brushless motors should have run times as long or longer than the brushed motors and be just as fast or faster.

Both Hacker and Lehner make mini sized brushless motors and both will probably work in the Mini Losi XXXT.

I wonder how many cells these smaller brushless motors can handle?

Should be fun regardless.

[End Overend]

Anybody seen this yet?

Losi has a video up of the Mini now. Click on the link below and look under the new XXX-BK2.

http://www.teamlosi.com/core.htm

Looks pretty quick stock but I'm sure it can go a lot faster with some good hop ups. :D

[NitroBoy24]

Well,
after watching that video Ive decided I want a losi mini-t:D I still need to pay my mom for my gt also...:D Think I owe her around $200...Eventually Ill pay her back but it better before the mini t gets released.

[MIcroRCAddict]

I saw the Mini T at the Chicago Hobby Expo this weekend. There was a demo track set up for it which was about 10' x20' and I witnessed several of the demos. The track was carpeted with a couple of cardboard jumps and some small plastic bumps. It is as awesome as you all expect. They lined up a couple of Mini T's in a row after the jumps and jumped them with ease. The track had a small plexiglass fence on the perimeter and the drivers would find an intrigued youngster and drive up the plexiglass wall til almost vertical and then wave at them with the front wheels. This seemed to bring smiles every time. They were using a 5 cell pack instead of the stock 4-AA holder which is removeable. The servo is a micro-servo and it has four wires connecting it to the reciever/ESC unit. So if you plan on changing out the electrics as I do, you should keep this in mind. Performance was impressive with the stock set up. It will be hard to justify upgrading but I am thinking of putting in this brushless combo found here::D

http://www.razormotors.com/htm/catalog/motors.htm

And I will use the battery found here:

http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=THP19002SJ

Can't Wait!!!!! :D

[MegaMe]

is it just me or are some parts of that video in fast motion... i didnt have any sound does the video have sound?

even if it is in fast motion i still want one :)

[Rich Trujillo]

Megame: The Video is at actual speed and was only slowed down in once section where it repeats itself over a jump. Sorry no sound either :(

[GT Freak]

that looks like a fun truck, now if i can only get my hands on one....:rolleyes:

[NitroBoy24]

I was also swayed by the video and plan on buying a mini-t once theyre available:cool: My dog will be in even a deeper hole then he is now if I buy a brushless for it:D

MicroRCaddict
Which brushless motor do you want to get since there are like 10 and I dont know which one you were talking about. Any of those motors and the bat. pack you had a link to look like a sweet setup. Wish I could fast forward to this January because then Id have a mini-t AND a job to buy stuff for it and my gt :mad:. O well but man that little car had some speed:D Speed very very good...

[MIcroRCAddict]

NitroBoy24,

I am planning to use the first motor listed on that page. The RZ-Micro Car combo. I have one of the other motors listed there in an RC plane and the power is incredible.

I just reserved one of the 35 Mini-t's my local Hobby Shop has on order. Can't wait!

[zach54880]

And here I was gonna stop buyin r/c stuff for a while. Now Losi releases something else I gotta have.:D


Perhaps I'll have to get a 3rd job, LOL

[racinlosi]

Where can you find the mini brushless things at? Please post a link for me.

Sorry, no word back from them yet.










(My 300th post, yea for me:D )

[NitroBoy24]

Follow the links above ^^^^^^

My 305th post:D

[Frosty10]

That brushless motor looks sweet at razor motors.
Racing those would be so much if the video is any indication...

[Knappster]

wOOt!!!! i just reserved a silver mini-T at my LHS today...$130!!!!!:D :D :D :D :D...ill b getting a burshless set up when i get the money:rolleyes:


does any one no if there going to produce onroad tyres for these lil puppies

[off-roadfreak 2]

Heres some info on the mini-t, you guys sure are really behind!

Team Losi is ready to unleash a totally new concept in off-road fun truck’n with the new “Mini-T”. With all the hype and interest in trucks gone big it’s really exciting to see another fresh approach with “outside the box” thinking. The Mini-T is an economically priced 1/18 scale Ready-To-Run replica of the sensational XXX-T Matt Francis National Champion race truck. But don’t let the price, simplified construction, or size fool you, this screaming little race truck has many of the features found on its larger brothers. The transmission is equipped with a heavy-duty gear diff and precision ball bearings for the ultimate in power and performance. There’s extended travel long arm suspension with friction shocks, disc type racing wheels and hi-traction rubber tires. The racy stadium truck body comes prepainted in your choice of three colors with cool graphics and detail stickers already applied. Best of all the racer inspired radio system is fully proportional with servo reversing and adjustable-rate steering, a forward/reverse FET electronic speed control, and features changeable crystals on 27MHZ allowing for a bunch of Mini-T’s to race at the same time. Power comes from four AA alkaline cells or for even more sensational performance an optional six cell rechargeable Ni-Cad pack. Of course, all replacement parts are available with option parts to follow. With real suspension and semi-pneumatic tires the Mini-T can be run on rough and irregular surfaces indoors or outdoors. So when it’s too hot, cold, or wet outside, the garage, family room, or patio can become an instant racetrack. The only limitation is your imagination. Small jumps, bumps, or dips just make for more fun.



Look for Team Losi’s new Mini-T at hobby shops and race tracks around Thanksgiving for a street price of about $150!

LOSB0200 Mini-T 1/18 RTR Stadium Truck Street Price Est $150.00

Go to www.teamlosi.com for some pics and a vidio of it in action!

[metoo]

Originally posted by Knappster
wOOt!!!! i just reserved a silver mini-T at my LHS today...$130!!!!!:D :D :D :D :D...ill b getting a burshless set up when i get the money:rolleyes:


does any one no if there going to produce onroad tyres for these lil puppies

What LHS was that? I'll order one two. I still haven't seen less than $148 listed anywhere.

[Knappster]

they dont have a website i dont think......its a small local place called rampage hobby shop....o btw its in NY

[Henry GG]

DOes anyone think that there'll be a kit? The only way i'll buy one is if they release one in kit form. I've bought 2 rtr's, and, I wanna build!

[zero sk8er]

Lots of guys with micros have brushless motors in their cars, doing 45mph at least, and the most i ever heard was this guy with a 300 brushless and 12 cells i think, doing 55-60. Since the xxxt is a stadium truck type, its probably will never reach 60, but i bet it can do at least 50 with the brushless and 12 cells :). Actually i dont think this is possibly because this can only happen if they make a pan chassis for the truck (for the 12 cells), which i dont think is going to happen, so i guess it wont reac 50 either :(.

[Akura2]

honestly... is there any reason why anyone would want a stadium truck to go that fast... and with the soft suspension and high cg how doyou think it would handle going that fast?

I think a modified speed 300 and six cells will be more than enough...unless you are purposely trying to break stuff

[zero sk8er]

Anyone who gets there micro to above 50 breaks stuff all the time. I never said they would stay in perfect condition.

[fla-losi]

As most of you should know by now, there is an artical on page 158 of the Nov. issue of --r/c car action.It shows and tells about all you need to know for now about it.Got mine on order.:D :D :D Have fun racing.

[Kev71H]

I would assume that the Orion Coreless would be a "bolt up" with no mods....

It has GREAT TORQUE and very good speed......That is what I'm going to put in mine when I get it!:D

[hung_kuen]

I am from Norway and want one off these puppies soon as posible,does any off your lhs have a web shop?

[off-roadfreak 2]

Keep an eye on the mini-t with the following web site:
http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=LOSB0200
It should be coming into stock within a couple weeks.:D

[off-roadfreak 2]

You might want to save your money, or if you have money consider both. Alot of people are talking about a mini e-maxx coming to the production lines. :) There is already a mini monster truck out but I cant remember the name:( ! The only problem is it is solid axle:rolleyes:. Now I dont know about you guys, but i would definately prefer a independent suspension truck. Anyway, keep an eye on that.

[RC-Flo]

the mini monster truck is the monster overland from kyosho. it should hit stores later this month. i saw a video of it and its awesome

[BLiND]

Originally posted by RC-Flo
the mini monster truck is the monster overland from kyosho. it should hit stores later this month. i saw a video of it and its awesome

sorry but that thing is a little crappy toy.

the PTI Micro Monster Truck is what he was referring to:

http://www.ptiracing.net

[RC-Flo]

it hastn even come out yet!!!!!!!!! and plus its the sam chassis base as the mini z overland jsut with a different monster truck (mad force) body and mt tires!!!!!!

[BLiND]

I've seen both in person at the Vegas Hobby Visions show in early October.

the "mad force" overland is NOT impressive, its a pile of plastic with propreitary electronics and a crappy transmitter.

the PTI micro monster is a hobby class r/c car that runs on a 540 motor and 5 sub-c batteries, with standard 2.2" stadium truck tires/wheels, meaning that options are endless as to how fast you want the truck to go.

[RC-Flo]

well so your saying the overland and the mini z are junk also cause its the same chassis! dont want to flame. its not really mini then if its that big. but still fun. some guy at the races yesterday had one..... fast

[BLiND]

mini z's are toys.

I have 7 mini-z's (one with a pro-z chassis, fet stack, etc etc), a fully hopped up overland, and an F1 mini z. I feel they are toys, you are entitled to your own opinion.

yes the PTI micro monster is larger than the mini-z overland, but its a 1/18th scale monster truck, its supposed to be the size that it is.

The mini-z's have their place, but they will never be a hobby class r/c car to me, I'm sorry.

[HPI_freak]

the Losi Mini T is now avalible. however, they are HOT items and stores are sold out as soon as they receive a new shipment. it bums me out that towerhobbies dosent even carry Losi products. heres a link to a place that does however have them. http://www.stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/searchpn.pl?stype=number&pn=LOSB0200

[PoserPro]

is there any aftermarket parts yet?

[HPI_freak]

not yet but keep checking in with Losi to find out. however, for the batteries and motor, i recomend using Peak Performance Boost 7.2V 1200mAh NiMH Micro Pack ( http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEKZ4&P=7 ) and i think the HPI Micro RS4 motors will work in it.

[HPI_freak]

heres some pics. http://www.teamlosi.com/kits/mini-T.htm

[teamchrome]

Parma has clear bodies for the mini t, and Orion has a upgrade moter called the baja, There are lots of batteries out the for it allready..

[scotty_sba]

i drove one & wanted it soo bad, does wheels stock ahahaha. full line of upgrades, motor tires wheels etc coming out soon! SO FUN! :D

[cool down]

the mini came out here already:D :D :D :D

[AnchRCman]

Got mine this weekend, it is very cool. Jumped it down the steps a couple times an bounced it off a few walls, it is pretty tough. With rechargable Nimh AA's it will pop wheelies. I cant wait for my 7.2 packs.

[MAXXBUYER]

hey guys what do i need to convert my Charger to charge a battery pack for my Mini T such and the Peak Performance Boost 7.2V 1200mAh NiMH Micro Pack? If u make the adapter or know of a place that sells them please contact me ASAP!! travinator3@yahoo.com:cool:

[scotty_sba]

my local hobby shop has an adapter for $2 try yours

[MAXXBUYER]

My LHS is gay and doesnt have them..:(

[GSX-R 1000]

My LHS has them in, and after seeing the video I think I am going to pick one of them up.:D

[HPI_freak]

www.HPIracing.com sells the adapters for the micro RS4. check www.towerhobbies.com or any other online hobby shop. they come in the kit with the HPI Micro RS4.

[Casper]

http://www.teamlosi.com/newprod/index.htm

Check out the hopups to be offered by losi shortly!

[HPI_freak]

oh yea? check this out! Kyoshos MINI MadForce monster truck! http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFZL1**&P=7

[Trikster]

The 1/24 Kyosho Mad Force is a Monster Truck. The Mini-T is a stadium truck. Two different kinds of vehicle. For speed and air, the Mini-T will do it. I love mine to death. I have it mostly stock. I have upgraded to ball bearings and have used a 7.2v pack from the get go. The only thing that it really needs is oil shocks as it is rather bouncy in its stock form. Early 2004 is the expected arrival of the Losi units. Cannot beat the price-point for them @ $30.

[mooey1232003]

are you selling the mini-T for $30

[Kev71H]

I think he means the oil shocks :D

[mooey1232003]

oh i was wishing had was selling mini Ts for $30

[grego9198]

Just got my parents to get me one of the last mini-T's in my city for my xmas present. I got nothing else with it, but with some of my xmas money I should prolly buy a rechargeable battery pack eh? Cause how long do alkaline batteries last? I bought a 28 pack of duracells to last me the xmas day, but Im pretty sure I'll finish em off in a day. A couple questions tho. Any micro RS4 pack will work right? And as long as I get the micro plug I can use my duratrax intellipeak to charge the pack right? What amps do I stick it at? 3A?

[keredsnah]

Hi!

check this site! www.mini-zshop.de

this site has some really good deals. A micro losi-xxxT costs 183 euro's (about $160?)

included a small pic.

bye

[LosiXXXS 69]

Hey i am getting one for christmas. couple of people have them at my track. They are really cool

[hpiguy]

I just got a Mini T from my G/F as an early Xmas present.

The stock pinion is out of round and useless. So I had to use the pinions from my Micro RS4.

My truck came with no extra gears in the box. Is it supposed to?

My micro RS4 had a whole set of pinions extra with the kit.

Does anyone who own a Mini T know if it came with extra pinion gears?

All my truck had in the box was the truck, radio, shock collars, and wrench and the exploded view sheet.

Was it supposed to have more stuff? The LHS my G/F bought it from is very dishonest so I wouldn't put it past them to steal parts. They've done it before.

Thanks for the help.

[fezzy]

No the Mini T does not come with extra pinion gears, In the box you should get: Truck (Prebuilt), Transmitter, Shock preload, Wrench, Antenna tube, Manual, Battery pack mounting bracket and a Exploded Diagram.

[hpiguy]

Good, that's what I got.

I guess I'll call Losi and have them replace the bad pinion. The LHs won't touch it.

BTW what's the most cells I can run on this truck?

I'm using my 6.0V packs from my Micro RS4 and plan on making some 7.2V packs with the extra 2/3A NIMH cells I have.

Can this truck run on 7 cells (8.4V)?

[Sebring]

I just got mine. Like 2 days ago. As soon as I got it home (After running all day at work stock), I put my Micro RS4's Orion coreless motor in it..Still running stock cells, but it's a major improvement!

And yes. The truck will fit special 7.2, 8.4 and even 9.6 volt batteries. I'm going for hte 9.6 volt, using 2/3 cells, and 660mah, with that coreless..I remember how fast my Micro RS4 was with that same setup...OUCH..It HAULED...

Another thing is the rear shocks...They HAVE to go...THe front, even thou they're undampened, are okay..but the rears just suck...Good thing Losi's releasing the aluminum oil-filled units for like 30 bucks for the whole set!

Needs bearings too...Only 8, thou, since the tranny's already riding on bearings.

Looking forward to a race truck, and maybe even a Graphite Plus.

[DirtRules]

any motor suggestions for the mini? im going to my lhs tomorrow and im gonna pick a new one up hopefully.

[hpiguy]

Any speed 380 or 400 looks like it would fit.

I think Trinity is coming out with a new motor soon. Tower has them for less than 25 bucks.

[PCC]

Originally posted by hpiguy
Any speed 380 or 400 looks like it would fit. Umm, minus 100 from those numbers. The Mini-T comes with a 300 sized motor right out of the box. Anything larger and the rear motor guard gets in the way.

[drumr racer]

ok, here's a little I learned and figured out kinda.
The body clips suck, they are hard to get off
The servo is so freggin' fast, it's like zoom zoom
the stock shocks stink, the fronts are alright I guess, but the back can at least have oil filled.
I learned that running it stock will have it going about 11, but put a 5-cell in there, you might be boosting it up to about 15.
my friend's sister got this, she was running it stock, and it was slow, but when she put a five cell in, she was running as fast as her brother with a matt Francis Edition XXX-t with a XXX-T sport motor in it.
I raced stock Novice with a b4, and it got last because it was bone stock it was at SRS.
man that thing is so bad I could afford it, just need a new charger like a millennium pro, so, wel i turned fifteen, dairy queen is hiring and 15 is the minimum...

[Casper]

I thought the Mini came with a 280 size motor. That is what it says on the box.

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by drumr racer
ok, here's a little I learned and figured out kinda.
The body clips suck, they are hard to get off
The servo is so freggin' fast, it's like zoom zoom
the stock shocks stink, the fronts are alright I guess, but the back can at least have oil filled.
I learned that running it stock will have it going about 11, but put a 5-cell in there, you might be boosting it up to about 15.
my friend's sister got this, she was running it stock, and it was slow, but when she put a five cell in, she was running as fast as her brother with a matt Francis Edition XXX-t with a XXX-T sport motor in it.
I raced stock Novice with a b4, and it got last because it was bone stock it was at SRS.
man that thing is so bad I could afford it, just need a new charger like a millennium pro, so, wel i turned fifteen, dairy queen is hiring and 15 is the minimum...

I've seen several guys out at SRS with the minis now. Scott is thinking about starting a track with them. He is trying to figure a way to run them without having to go around the full track. That would be intresting to see especially with the new layout since saturday.

[J10o15e25y5]

ok this is my list so far...

in order

1. modified motor, not sure whitch one yet what ever my lhs has first (i get a discount because i've been shop in every department for like 5-6 years)

2. losi new oil shocks. the rear ones are the worst ive ever seen there bouncy yet dont dampin. I bottom out every jump i hit.

3. upgraded battery im runing 4 500 cells write know (not AA's i lost the 5th cell) im looking at a custom 7.4 volt.

4. New Monster truck tires For jumping. when spring comes around ill use the stock ones for racing unless better racing tires have come out.

5. chevy body, looks awsome


:D i love my Mini-T

that should fix every flaw it has up to date*

[mini-t man]

yea i got a mini-t and it is slow but then i got the 7.2 zip pack and it flippin screams

[Casper]

J10o15e25y5-- You forgot bearings!! You need wheel bearings for these trucks. They make a world of difference!

[mini-t man]

how much moneys is a bearing kit and how much does it help?

[Casper]

You can get them on ebay for around $12 or less with shipping or Losi sells a bearing kit that is only $14.95 you should be able to get from your LHS.