Team Losi Mini-T!

[slaf]

Originally posted by FLYBOY7
thanks slaf... i just wish that place was in the usa... LOL... if anybody else knows of an american place with 300 6v's in stock please post here....

They ship to USA ....

[FLYBOY7]

now.... i've seen posts all over the internet saying just how fast li-po's are... i pretty much blew them off... i mean, how could a measly 2 cell 7.4v low current li-po pack be faster than an 8 cell 9.6v ni-mh pack???

well... i can verify that li-po's are the bomb, hands down, in the mini-t...

first, they put out more juice than even the best 6 cell ni-mh pack you can buy... and that's rock solid voltage for an entire 5 minute race.....

second, they are so light, that your power to weight ratio goes through the roof...

and third, they are so small that it allows you to move all your electronics down off the battery strap to the chassis to really lower your cg....

but to get to the nitty gritty, a 2 cell li-po will blow the doors off ANY 6 to 8 cell ni-mh pack for speed on the track... hands down, no contest... the li-po gets out of the hole quicker, has more top speed, and makes your mini-t handle better in the corners to boot (because it's so light)...

of course, the huge downside is that they are ticking time bombs... charge'em wrong, discharge'em wrong, or damage them, and you are looking are a raging chemical fire... you could burn down your mini-t, or your entire house... they are not for the meek, stupid, or newbie... oh and, you MUST use a li-po charger, i used the Great Planes Tritan, which is a decent charger for regular r/c batteries as well....

lastly... i am officially on the list as one of the people that freak'n love li-po... they work even better than you would imagine....

[smoky]

could someone please help me out and let me know what the best motor to get for my mini-t is. please any help would be great thanks.

[Casper]

You will get lots of arguments on this one but I think the best direct bolt in motor is the Orion Baja. There are other motors out there that can compare and may be better but I do not think there is a better direct bolt in motor then the Baja.

[MrCrash]

There is a company that has a bolt on 300 size motor for the Mini-T. I think it's called the scorpion.

[Casper]

Scorpion does do this but they sell you an adapter that is already installed on the motor with a Mini-T hole patters. You are right though. I think it is around $20-$25 shipped for a 300 motor/ with adapter plate for direct bolt in. I have raced one and the Baja is faster.

[raderrustler]

Mine is finally wearing out, how much are the baja motors casper?

Randy

[Casper]

Ultimate hobbies has them for $32.99 I think. They also have replacable brushes. Ultimate hobbies has the Trinity ones for there Mini-t motor which will work with the Baja.

www.ultimatehobbies.com

www.stormerhobbies.com has them for $34.95

[SteveK]

I just stripped down my truck, took less than 30 minutes (Was listening to an MP3 of David Duchovney on Stern that length) with the exception of the tranny. And that includes finding the little E-clips I dropped on the floor (Note to self: Buy more E-clips).

I notice that the front and rear suspension arms have travel limiters built in to the truck, the skidplate up front and little tabs on the arms in the rear. Anybody tried removing them to get some more suspension travel?

I am going to add some turnbuckles, and I found a good setup using Associated 4-40 units. It's actually the same set BRP sells for $35, and you can build it for under $20. You need two 1.00" tie-rods for the front camber links, 4 1.25" tie-rods for the steering and rear camber links, and a set of 12 rod-ends and pivot balls.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2546&P=7
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2541&P=7
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2542&P=7

Associated also sells blue titanium versions, but other than looks I seriously doubt you need titanium.

What is the status of the stock on Horizon? I want to do a major upgrade, oil shocks, bearings, wheels, tires, batteries, and body, and I'd rather not buy from a bunch of places.

[creep]

I ground the stops down on my truck but it only gave me like 2mm more travel because of the shock length. I want to raise mine up for major ground clearance.

[slaf]

I just wanna let you know that I just got my GPM shocks. They look very nice, they are threaded and oil filled. All 4 shocks for 24$.

I also got aluminium rear hub carriers but I have no time to install them.

[SteveK]

slaf-

Cool, let us know how those shocks are, fit and quality wise. I am curious about all options in that area.



creep-

See if you can find a longer rod-end for the shocks, or can make a little plate dropping the upper shock mounting holes down a few millimeters.

[creep]

I tried using extra lower rear shock mounts screwed to the upper rear mounts and found it made the driveshafts bind up pretty bad. So until I get the CVDs the project is put on hold. Also if the front is raised to much the steering rods and camber links pop off.

[SteveK]

I noticed that too: I'm hoping the Associated rod-ends will afford a little more travel.

[jkerr0043]

Guys, I've just gotta say I'm having so much fun with this thing. I built a few dirt jumps in the side yard, still a work in progress, but it's just so cool. Kind of fun to not having to worry about impressing sponsors and catching the eyes of certian people at the tracks. How well is that car handling? etc... Just grab it and run. I've replaced all the electronics in it and put oil shocks and bearings in it but I don't think I'll be doing much else to it. Don't want it to turn into the same thing I did with the $1000 HPI Micro.

[dub-c]

Originally posted by slaf
I just wanna let you know that I just got my GPM shocks. They look very nice, they are threaded and oil filled. All 4 shocks for 24$.

I also got aluminium rear hub carriers but I have no time to install them.

I was thinking of getting a set of the AL hub carriers also. I broke one of them and replaced it; they take very little time to replace, take of the wheel, take off e-clip, remove pin and you're basically done. I'm sure you probably know that though. ;)

[SteveK]

My LHS had some Losi shocks in today, so I went and got them. No extra wheels, and no wheel bearings (Besides the individual 4x8mms, which would be about $32) so I just got the shocks. They look nice, turns out I didn't have any 20 weight handy so I am going to fill them later.

While I had the truck apart I went and did the conversion to Associated tie-rods that I mentioned earlier. So far so good, the only snags are that you have to add a couple of the spacers in the shock kit to the lower mounts in the rear, so the clear the tie-rods, and you need to space out the front camber links like the Losi website says, just using proper washers for a 4-40 stud.

There is one slightly larger issue, the front steering links hit the chassis edges when the suspension is extended, but filing about 1-2mm off the raised edges will solve that problem.

Checking the steering links, they have plenty of range of motion, so you could file down the front camber 'ears' and the skidplate to allow the front shocks to fully extend. In the rear, the driveshaft clearance is the only issue, but it looks like you could trim the limiters there and let the shocks extend fully in the normal holes.

To take a little slop out of the steering, tighten the screws holding the draglink between the bellcranks all the way down, and then back it off just enough to let the steering move freely. I have another fix in mind that I will post when I have it worked out.

[creep]

Unless you plan on raising the truck up with longer shockends or something like that there really isn't any reason to grind the stops off. The stock shocks pretty much limit the suspension travel to right were the stops are anyway. I haven't tried it with the oil-filled shocks yet but I think they are about the same.

(HMMM... I wonder how big the TLT-1 shocks are :D)

[SteveK]

Yes, the Losi oil shocks can extend a good bit further than the stock suspension will allow. I compared the stock shocks to the mounted oil shocks, and they stock shocks are as long as the suspension will allow while the oil shocks can extend more.

[creep]

Anyone see Pops Losi on "American Hot Rod" last night?

[BJoeHandley]

Got a strange question, I was running some hot laps with my truck and it doesn't always want to turn left. I've so done to mine:

Losi Bearing upgrade, with metal shields.

Stock spur with smallest Losi Pinion.

New premount rear wheels/tires
Stock front rims with stock rear pinspikes mounted on them (hook great on the track's carpet in corners.)

TPE assembled Micro RS4 style 1100mAh Ni-Metal packs mounted with the 4 side by side cells towards the back of truck but with holder in the forward position.

Losi oil filled shocks, with 80 wt Trinity 100% pure oil in all 4, thickest spacers in back mediums in front shocks.

4x8 steel washers from Racers Edge on the rear axle between outer rear bearings and drive pins.

The track is a 16x8 carpet oval with 3 jumps on one straight and some dots thrown around in the far corner (after the jumps) and part of the way down the other open straight. It seem that I can make 7 laps with out an issue in the "fast" corner, but then I almost seem to lose steering and smack the plexiglass wall. It seem to be almost a lack of throw in the streering rack instead of understeer. Anybody got any Ideas? I'd appreciate any suggestions.


I saw Pops Losi last night too, the Team Losi polo shirt gave him away.

[SteveK]

If there doesn't seem to be anything pyhsically wrong with the linkage, and it works fine until a certain point, check to see that the servo plug isn't coming loose from the control unit. Mine is pretty secure, but I can easily see one coming loose if you take a lot of jumps. I am considering sealing mine in with silicone, which is easy to remove if need be.

[FLYBOY7]

if the plug is loose, you'll lose steering to both directions (duh)... i've seen at the track that the first sign of your servo dying is when it stops turning to one side...

next... the down-travel stops are there for a reason... a good one actually... anyone care to guess why?? (and no, it's not handling related)

and Joe.... what kind of carpet are you driving on?? and are you traction rolling alot while using rubber tires??

[Toronado Lover]

Hasn't anyone seen these yet? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3180156908&category=44028&sspagename=rvi:1:3

[BlueBeast8-Port]

Wow, thats a lot of money. The main reason i like my mini t is cuz its so easy to use and also works right. I wouldn't want the hassel of having to try to start it everyday and tuning it all the time and stuff. i have enough hassel with my t maxx. That is a tight set up though for someone with the money and likes nitro. Would it really go any faster than an orion baja mini t? i mean the nitro engine is small. Well anywho, How much faster is the baja than the stock motor? Like woah difference or jsut a little. I still have my stock motor and it is running strong still with no problems. Want a little more speed tho, should i get it there for 35$ or what? Also anyone heard or seen a brushless mini t? I think thats where i would put my money. I saw a Hacker B20 brushless mini t on ebay so i know there out there. How fast are they? Thanx fellas

[SteveK]

Originally posted by FLYBOY7
if the plug is loose, you'll lose steering to both directions (duh)... i've seen at the track that the first sign of your servo dying is when it stops turning to one side...


Which is why I asked if it happened at certain times, or in certain spots. If it's in the same corner, possibly after big jump or rough section, he might not be turning to the right, which is why he didn't notice/mention losing steering in that direction as well (duh)...


Originally posted by FLYBOY7
next... the down-travel stops are there for a reason... a good one actually... anyone care to guess why?? (and no, it's not handling related)

Well the first thing that comes to mind is the stock tie-rods and rod ends, but having replaced those that isn't an issue.

Second would the rear driveshafts, but it looks like you can get a little more droop out before binding becomes a problem. And there's always CVDs.

Third would be the shocks, but did Losi design the oil shocks along with the truck? Given their length compared to the stock units, I'm guessing they didn't. While they don't look as durable as 1/10th scale shocks, I don't know that a regular jolt the suspension could take would stress those seal packs.

[the rock]

Originally posted by Toronado Lover
Hasn't anyone seen these yet? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3180156908&category=44028&sspagename=rvi:1:3

That is TRICK!!! I might have to switch over on one of my Ts to see how it works....

[Toronado Lover]

So right now, the fastest Mini-Ts out there are the ones with that BPP setup, right? I'm thinking about getting one, but I have to get rid of an RC10GT first.

[^j!nx^]

WoW 31 pages....... To long to look threw to see if i am the only one, but..... Does anyone else keep blowing front shock towers? I have gone threw 2 and my brothers broke today. Each and everyone have broken the exact same way/place. The first time I just thought it was because i was jumpinf it down 8step flights of stairs, But today mine and my brother blew going over a 1foot jump.

[Toronado Lover]

Are there any carbon fiber/graphite parts out yet for the Mini-T?

[dub-c]

Originally posted by the rock
That is TRICK!!! I might have to switch over on one of my Ts to see how it works....

That looks awesome!! :D :D :D

[BlueBeast8-Port]

Yeah. I've blown 2 shock towers already too. They are really weak. If the aluminum ones werent so expensive i would buy one. So what is this bpp setup? Is it brushless or what and do u need a new esc and reciever? How much is it? thanks

[BJoeHandley]

It's kinda weird, it only happens on occasion and I'm running a counter clockwise oval so I'm only turning right if I screw up (which happens more than I'd like to admit) I'm wondering if it was the plug, but i haven't had the chance since I rechecked it. I was even wondering if I was getting enough grip to overpower the servo saver spring. I haven't had any traction rolling problems with the truck, mainly because the straight-a-way isn't long enough and with the stock motor, it won't wind out fast enough rev high enough on the track to get that kind of speed either. It also still pushes if I take the corner wrong too. I'm even going to try some fronts on the back of the truck to see what happens on pavement, I'll keep you updated on what that does. The corner has no bumps or jumps to throw the truck off, so I and kind of bump stop wouldn't have an effect. I don't remember any on the truck before or after putting the oil filleds on. I'm not too sure if CVDs would have any effect, most of what I have are Traxxas vehicles with the slider 'shafts on them. This is the first experiance I've had with dogbones. Oh, before I forget, I'm not too sure what kind of carpet, I'll ask the guy who brought it in and find out.

Thanks for all the help, I appriciate it.

[SixVi6-Camaro]

you know what else it could be. the servo itself heating up or something in the elctronics like the BEC heating up and loosing some power. the loss of power could also cause a glitch especially up against the turn against the wall. I noticed that same thing myself on the track when I was playing around on the track at your LHS after I had been running there for a bit.

How often are you guys racing anyways? I may just toss on a tiny pinion and see how well I do going from a 1/8 track to a small carpet track.

[Combatcm]

The only thing keeping people from making micro nitro cars are getting a mini flywheel and clutch assembly and way of starting an engine that small.

[BJoeHandley]

Thanks John, I was wondering if anybody else has had a problem like this. I never even thought about overheating the servo. It only happens after running it for a while now that I think about it. Ken was there today, but nobody came in today. Last week was a complete bust, and I'm the only one who came in with a Mini-T today (I was working today). It was pretty busy today anyway (just not as busy as last sunday). We were going to try every sunday, but we've only been putting 3 people on the past couple of sundays, and Ken was going to run the races. I'm going to bet it'll take the straight-a-way on the back tires if you try the small gear :D .

[SixVi6-Camaro]

well heck... I'll roll out there next sunday with the mini-t regeared probably with the 14t mabey smaller but we'll see. lol and change the suspension setup a bit. I'll gladly do a bit of racing and some RC chit chat. I'll poke around and see who else I can get to come but a couple guys were not to thrilled with the small size after racing on a huge track with mod motors and high speed gearing. :rolleyes: I like a challenge though.. lol!

[AreCee]

Originally posted by BlueBeast8-Port
Yeah. I've blown 2 shock towers already too. They are really weak. If the aluminum ones werent so expensive i would buy one. So what is this bpp setup? Is it brushless or what and do u need a new esc and reciever? How much is it? thanks http://www.b-p-p.com/Mini-T.htm
The name of the motor is Scorpion which is another rebadged, "tuned" 300 size motor and it's about as fast as a Beast or Big Block. The nice thing is that it only cost $25 and that includes the adapter plate for the stock Mini-T so you can get the same speed for less money and still have the adapter so you won't have to modify or buy anything else.

[BlueBeast8-Port]

Hello, thanx for that info. Will that motor run faster than the baja? That'd be awesome. Also would the stock esc handle this motor on 8 cells or only 6? and will it handle the stock motor on 8? thanx

[AreCee]

Originally posted by BlueBeast8-Port
Hello, thanx for that info. Will that motor run faster than the baja? That'd be awesome. Also would the stock esc handle this motor on 8 cells or only 6? and will it handle the stock motor on 8? thanx That I can't tell you anything since I have no experience with those items. I only use 5 or 6 cell packs and stock or 300 size motors. The Scorpion is about as fast as a Big Block or Chubby abd faster than a Monster. It will propably be very similar to a Beast since it's essentially the same motor as is the other 300 size motors I mentioned.

[bigpoppabear]

does anyone know if there is or plans for a mg servo.the stock is junk.if not any links that show how to mod to fit one?

[SteveK]

I forget where, but I saw some rough pics on a mod to convert a standard servo to work with the Losi 4-wire setup: You basically do what Losi did and bypass the internal circuitry of the servo, which is now in the main control unit. I forget how to do it exactly, so it might be easier to swap over everything and sell the original unii, at least until somebody makes a servo that works with the stock ESC.

[BJoeHandley]

Hey John, I warned Mike today that you were coming (in hopes that he may decide it wouldn't hurt to have more people on the schedual for Sundays, but I'm not holding my breath). He also gave me the next two sundays off, but I'm doing work at home so I won't be able to come out and race (chances are, I'd get sucked into working anyway so I don't dare go in).

Thanks for the tip Steve, I'll keep an eye out for that conversion, for now I have a new O.E. servo on order. I have been amazed with the abuse it will take though. I'd like to over power it, but I don't want to make it too fast, I still drive it in the house so it can't be too fast. I did try using the stock front rib tires on all four corners of the truck. I've discovered it really hooks well in corners even traction rolling a couple of times! Forward traction is good on carpet too. I may even try to run the spikes in the front and ribs on the back and see what happens:D .

[harley1874666]

i got a mini t for christmas and i love it. i got my wife one too.

i recently just got a nitro conversion kit for a new mini t (yet to be purchased).

i can't post a new thread for whatever reason so i'll ask here. where can i get a norvel big mig .061 online?

[snowkd]

Originally posted by BlueBeast8-Port
Hello, thanx for that info. Will that motor run faster than the baja? That'd be awesome. Also would the stock esc handle this motor on 8 cells or only 6? and will it handle the stock motor on 8? thanx

the scorpion motor will definetly (sp??) run faster that the baja because it is tuned. so will the beast motor witch you can buy here-> www.shop.one18th.com . the beast is also a tuned motor and if you ask around at www.one18th.com in the mini-t motor forum, there is alot of people who run it and say it is the fastest motor out there. top speed will be between 25 and 30 miles an hour depending on your gearing. definitly go with the beast.

[BlueBeast8-Port]

Hello. So the Beast is the fastest set up out there right now? I want whatever the fastest set-up is for the mini t. Putting a new motor plate on it doesnt bother me so whatever is the fastest set up, let me know. Also will my esc hold that beast on 8 cells or only 6? thanx. I want the fastest set up!

[snowkd]

Originally posted by BlueBeast8-Port
Hello. So the Beast is the fastest set up out there right now? I want whatever the fastest set-up is for the mini t. Putting a new motor plate on it doesnt bother me so whatever is the fastest set up, let me know. Also will my esc hold that beast on 8 cells or only 6? thanx. I want the fastest set up!

Hi. The fastest setup would be brushless. But for brushed motors I'm almost positive that the beast is the fastest motor out there. Read more about it here->
http://www.one18th.com/forums/showthread.php?
s=&threadid=5590&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

If you want to buy this motor then order it here->
http://shop.one18th.com/product_info.php?products_id=168

For battery packs I would go with this one here->
http://www.blindbatts.com/catalog/product_info.php cPath=21_29&products_id=53

By the way, if you want to buy the beast motor then you might want to order it today because they are finally back in stock and they go out of stock quickly. According to Richard Trujillo, 7-cells is the limit on the stock esc. The 7-cell battery pack will reduce the life of the motor so if you decide to go with a 6-cell pack then get this battery->
http://www.blindbatts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_28&products_id=59

Glad I could help:D :D :D :D :D .

[BlueBeast8-Port]

Hello, ok thanks for all your help man. its greatly appriciated!
So brushless is the fastest eh? What brushless set up is the fastest? The Hacker B20? Let me know please. I want the fastest set up. and yes i am aware i will need the brushless esc and a reciever with it. How much will the motor and esc set me back? Also about how fast will this take my mini t to? thnx mucho!

[snowkd]

Originally posted by BlueBeast8-Port
Hello, ok thanks for all your help man. its greatly appriciated!
So brushless is the fastest eh? What brushless set up is the fastest? The Hacker B20? Let me know please. I want the fastest set up. and yes i am aware i will need the brushless esc and a reciever with it. How much will the motor and esc set me back? Also about how fast will this take my mini t to? thnx mucho!

i don't really know that much about brushless so i'm not the best guy to talk to. like i've said before, take a look at http://www.one18th.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=149
then click on the mini-t motor discussions thread. that place gets a good amount of traffic so post a thread with your ???s about brushless over there (or just search through the other threads).
i do know that you will need a lithium polymer pack if you want to get the most out of your t and for a brushless and esc combo you'll easily spend over 100 dollars. that's about all i can say. and with the right motor and a 3-cell lithium poly batt, you'll easly go 35+.

[FLYBOY7]

for all out speed, the 300 size BL's off 3 cell li-po would be the fastest...

i didn't go BL in mine for a couple reasons... first, the little brushed motors last much longer than the 540 motors used in 1/10th, so going BL to keep from working on motors all the time isn't such a big issue on the mini-t... and secondly, the BL speed controls are too large to mount down low on the chassis... and third, the stock plastic diff in the mini-t can barely handle the power of brushed on li-po, i don't see it living long on BL...

about batteries, i hate to sound like Craps here, but a 2 cell li-po will put out more voltage, have more run time, and weighs about half what a 2/3 A 6 cell pack does... i used Blind cells in my micro and they were awesome, but they can't hold a candle to a 2 cell li-po pack in performance...

and lastly... i think the Orion Baja is a bit faster than those speed 300's... btw, the Baja is really just some type of 280 race BB, but i have not come across anyone who knew for sure exact who manufactures it for Orion....

[FLYBOY7]

Edit - please back off on the insults, even if they are tongue-in-cheek. You can disagree with a member's opinion by posting what you "know" to be correct when you see mistakes, but we don't need flame wars. These forums are not here for that purpose. -Admin

i only give Steve such a hard time because he speculates so much... he guesses a lot, and posts on literally hundreds of posts that he has no first hand experience in... unfortunately, he can not go past a thread without having to post a "guess" on how to answer it, and many, Many times it is outright wrong, which could have lead to people spending money on things that simply would never work at all.... someone who didn't know better may take his "guesses" as truth and followed what he suggests, leading to money and/or time spent on wild goose chases... (re- Steve suggesting that it is required to turn a comm after every battery pack (LMAO, but his actual comment), re- yes a Kyosho slipper clutch will bolt right on the base RTR Kyosho's, (which would have cost a kid $50 for something that would not work) ect ect ect ect)... quite simply, he, and anyone here, should only reply to things that they know for a fact, and have first hand knowledge of...

btw... the downstops on the losi (and every other off roader) are there to keep you from over extending the shock and pulling it apart while driving/crashing...

[SteveK]

Sigh......

Not to get off topic but:
- I do say that some motors need their comms trued very frequently, but only in regards to 6-8 turn motors. Am I wrong there?
- Go back and find that Ultima RTR thread, and see what I said the first time, as well as the subsequent posts where I actually emailed Kyosho regarding what slipper to use, and posted the response in that very thread.

How do we know what YOU post is the God's honest truth?


Back on topic-

I'm not disputing that pulling out the shock seals could be a concern, but how do they handle using internal travel limiters in the shocks? That would basically be the same thing as removing the built-in travel limiters, no?

[BlueBeast8-Port]

HEllo. Be4 i go brushless i am oging to get some lipo batteries. WHat are some good ones to ge tthat will punch my mini t quick. # cells ritgh? what kind and what volate and mah should i get? I want it to be quick. Right now i have a 6 cell 1000 mah pack. How much faster will this be? Also i need a charger. Whats a good cheap one that will do the job under control so i dont blow them up., ALso isnt there something to put them in while you charge so they dont start fire? How much faster will a bruhsless on lipos go than a baja or beast on lipos? Will i notice a huge difference from what i am running now (6 cell 1000 mah pack w/ stock motor) and if i run a 3 cell lipo with a baja? thanx

[BlueBeast8-Port]

Ok let me rephrase that, lol. Screw the brushless (too expensive) I will jsut go the baja. Will i notice a big difference with the baja on my 1000 6 cell pack vs my stock on 6 cell pack? Also if i got a lipo 3 cell, would i notice a big difference or my 6 cell pack or not. I am debating if lipos are worth it or not due to i would have to get a new charger and the batts aslo and i owuld only use lipos for one of my 3 cars. Let me know what you guys think and maybe you could answer some of my questions. thanx

[BJoeHandley]

Anybody have trouble getting their replacement Losi servos to line up and center when installing?

[tomkat14]

What do you guys think i should get a duratrax evader st electric or a team losi mini t? thnx i was also wondering how much money i have to spend making this lil monster faster?

[SteveK]

BJoe-
I put a new servo in my brother's truck a while back and it seemed alright. I didn't really give it a good shakedown, but on the bench and in the kitchen it seemed OK to me.


TomKat-
That depends: The Mini-T is obviously better in smaller areas, and has the 'neat factor', but the Evader will be better over rougher terrain, and there are usually more tracks and local racers for the 1/10th scale trucks.

You don't have to spend a ton to get more speed out of the Mini-T: A new battery will give you a big boost, which is $20 on up, wheel bearings will help for $14, and there are a bunch of motors you can go with.

[tomkat14]

i want the mini t but i dont know how fast it gos stock/with aa's
any ideas how fast

[SteveK]

There are some speed numbers in a recent RC Driver mag: Stock with AAs it does about 10mph, up to about 17mph with a Trinity 6-cell pack and motor. The motor and battery only gave the truck about 1mph more over the 6-cell pack and stock motor.

[snowkd]

Originally posted by BlueBeast8-Port
Ok let me rephrase that, lol. Screw the brushless (too expensive) I will jsut go the baja. Will i notice a big difference with the baja on my 1000 6 cell pack vs my stock on 6 cell pack? Also if i got a lipo 3 cell, would i notice a big difference or my 6 cell pack or not. I am debating if lipos are worth it or not due to i would have to get a new charger and the batts aslo and i owuld only use lipos for one of my 3 cars. Let me know what you guys think and maybe you could answer some of my questions. thanx


Instead of getting the baja, get the scorpion motor from
www.b-p-p.com . I just got mine in the mail and it flies!! The best thing is it came with a adapter so it worked with the stock plate. I haven't used the baja, but my scorpion motor made a HUGE difference in speed over the stock motor. With a 3-cell lipo you would also notice a huge increase in speed because it would put out 11.1 volts. But the only thing is that the only motors (I think) that can handle that many volts would be brushless. I would just stick with a blind 6-cell kan pack for batteries.

[dub-c]

Originally posted by tomkat14
i want the mini t but i dont know how fast it gos stock/with aa's
any ideas how fast

Stock w/ 4 AAs Radio Control Car Action clocked it at ~10mph. I have a 6cell orion battery and the baja motor and it goes probably ~18-22mph. I've never clocked it so I'm not 100% sure.

[kdawgxxxs]

Has anyone tried a 8 cell pack with the stock ESC????

[BJoeHandley]

Thanks Steve, I've got an e-mail into Losi about the problem, hopefuly I'll be hearing back from them soon.

[BlueBeast8-Port]

Hello, so the stock esc cant handle 8 cells? If so than i am going to try out the 7 cells with my baja. By the way i jsut picked one up! Will i notice a big speed difference with 7 cells over 6. right now my 6 cell pack is only 1000 mah. I was thinking about the 1250 mah 7 cell pack? would that be the best? thank you. Also what batts give the best punch, like what brand should i look for? thank you. Oh and p.s. after the first batt threw on the mini t with the baja motor my spider gears went. (thats how much power). I love it. Any one make aluminum gears? thanks

[SteveK]

Yeah, the servo in my brother's truck was completely dead right out of the box. I called Horizon, they handle all the support, and they said just send it in and they will take a look at it. A few weeks later they sent back a brand new one basically free of charge (Cost me $2 in shipping).

[dub-c]

Originally posted by BlueBeast8-Port
Oh and p.s. after the first batt threw on the mini t with the baja motor my spider gears went. (thats how much power). I love it. Any one make aluminum gears? thanks

yeah with just AA's and the baja it tore out the splines in my pinion. I got a HPI micro 12T steel pinion that gets the job done. I'll try and get a 14T if I can find one. Last month when I was looking around they were out of stock everywhere so I just went with the 12T.

If you get the HPI one you'll have to dremel down the pinion screw. I don't know why it's so large. They aren't the best pinions for the mini-t, but they get the job done for now.

[snowkd]

Originally posted by BlueBeast8-Port
Hello, so the stock esc cant handle 8 cells? If so than i am going to try out the 7 cells with my baja. By the way i jsut picked one up! Will i notice a big speed difference with 7 cells over 6. right now my 6 cell pack is only 1000 mah. I was thinking about the 1250 mah 7 cell pack? would that be the best? thank you. Also what batts give the best punch, like what brand should i look for? thank you. Oh and p.s. after the first batt threw on the mini t with the baja motor my spider gears went. (thats how much power). I love it. Any one make aluminum gears? thanks

Yes you will notice a big speed difference going from 6 to 7-cells (at least I did with my stampede). For a 7-cell pack, get which ever pack you like. The best cells would be kan cells so if you can find a 7-cell pack with kan cells, then buy it. They may only have 1050 mah, but they give alot more punch through out the hole charge. And the charge lasts long. Sorry but I don't know anyone who makes aluminum gears.

[kdawgxxxs]

I want to know what the limit is on cells for the mini T ??? I heard it was seven but I bought an 8 cell pack on ebay. Just wanted to know if anyone tried 8 cells with the stock esc.:confused: :confused:

[kdawgxxxs]

Will I fry my stock esc witc an 8 cell pack?

[dub-c]

Originally posted by kdawgxxxs
Will I fry my stock esc witc an 8 cell pack?

not sure, I've only used 6 cells, check back throught this threa I remember some people talking about how many cells it can handle. I know it's 33 pages or something, but that's the best I can do to help you out. Maybe someone else knows?

[that_one_guy]

i bought the baja today and threw it in the t and i think the stosk motor went faster and i am pissed, now if the batteries only have 1/2 to 1/4 juice left and i punch it the truck just shutters whats up? i did break in the brushes and i think i have it soldered right, to 2nd check it, where do u solder the wires on the baja bell, im sure its right but this is my first electric

[SteveK]

Regarding the suttering with a low battery, that can happen in big trucks too (Though I haven't experienced it much with newer ESCs). What happens is the motor puts a large amp draw on the battery under acceleration, which can actually starve the rest of the electrics of power for a second. Years ago Novak made something called a Stutter Stopper, just for this purpose.

You may not have noticed it with the stock motor because the new one pulls more amps overall, therefore it pulls more amps when you punch the throttle.

[dub-c]

Originally posted by that_one_guy
i bought the baja today and threw it in the t and i think the stosk motor went faster and i am pissed, now if the batteries only have 1/2 to 1/4 juice left and i punch it the truck just shutters whats up? i did break in the brushes and i think i have it soldered right, to 2nd check it, where do u solder the wires on the baja bell, im sure its right but this is my first electric

Solder the wires to the posts without the brushes soldered. The Baja is much much faster than the stock motor, I'm not sure what's up with yours. :confused:

As for the stuttering mine does that but only when the batteries are very close to being dead. Are you using 4 AAs still or a 5-6 cell rechargable NiCD or NiMH?

[dub-c]

^^^^ I realized after I worte this you probably were not talking about the pinion instead the internal spiders gears...my mistake :eek:

[kdawgxxxs]

Is it just me or is the pinion shaft on the baja not as wide as the mini monster and the stock motor? I just got my baja and it looks smaller than the mini monster's pinion shaft! I put on brand new pinion and it spun off.

[SteveK]

I heard of problems like that with the various Micro RS4 aftermarket motors. You can either use CA (Don't know how permanant that is: Should pop off with a little force) or get some of the Micro RS4 pinions that attach with setscrews.

[BlueBeast8-Port]

Ok well now i am jsut having troubl mini t. First off the shockl towers suck as i stated be4. They always break i nthe same spot too. I bokr 4 now! GRRR. Are the lauminum ones worth it? Also with the baja motor my pinion wont stay on even with superglue! Do they make the set screw ones? Also what is a good ratio for the baja and a 7.2 batt? Also i picked up the new H2O body and cut it out and figured i need the extended body posts so i called up my LHS and theyarent even out yet! Now was kinda BS is that. They send out the bodys be4 the mounts so no one can use them! Also i keep schreading spider gears in my diff! This is the second time now! Does anyone make alluiminum or hardened stell diffs for this yet? also anyone else have trouble with the spider gears? Thanks. Lotta crap huh? haha. any help would be appriciated or suggestions.

[SteveK]

My LHS has the tall posts and H2 body on the wall right now (Or did last night).

As for the pinions, HPI makes steel gears with setscrews in 8 to 13 teeth.

For the shock towers, you could try making your own out of fiberglass or even graphite. The tower is flat enough, just clamp it to a sheet of material and use it as a drill guide. Then do a little cutting as you see fit, using the stock tower as a guide.

How is the tower breaking, is it from hard landings or just during rough driving? If it's from landings, I don't know that there's much you can do about it with this truck, but there might not be enough up travel in the front suspension. If the shocks bottom out before the chassis hits the ground, then all that stress and energy will go through the chassis components, and I can see where the the front tower would break in that situation.

Like I said, I don't know what you could do about it, but it's worth checking out to see if that could be the cause.

[Wallis Racing]

hey all,
just wondering if anybody has the racers edge front bumper and can tell me if it will still work with bodies such as the hummer? because it goes up higher then the front of the body, i am just wondering if it would hit on bodies such as the hummer?

thanks in advance guys!

Anyways,
Mad Man
Wallis Racing (http://www.wallisracing.itgo.com)

[BlueBeast8-Port]

Hello. my shock towers keep breakin right over the mounting on screws. Everytime. I think it is from hard bashing but i think they should hold up a bit better.I am running it in my house where the hallway is tight but long but they should hold up a bit better i believe. I dont have any tools for making parts or fiberglass or graphite. Thanks for the pinion advice. ill have to pick some up. Are they made for the mini t or micro rs4 or nothing or what? thanx

[SteveK]

Blue-

Top of the page:
http://www.hpiracing.com/optionparts/op-pin.htm
Some more detailed pics on Tower Hobbies' website.

Working with fiberglass isn't that hard: All you really need is a drill and a small coping saw ( http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLH67&P=7 ), and maybe some files and sandpaper to clean up the edges. A Dremel would be great, but isn't necessary. If you want some advice on trying it, IM or email me.

[AreCee]

Raced the Mini-T on an off-road carpet track (regular track with several jump ramps set up). It was an open class so you run what you brung. There were only four that signed up for the race, the rest broke during practice.

All of the four had the oil shocks and were the following power options 1) a Baja with stock ESC and 6 cell , 2) a Team Losi motor with a Spy with 6 cell, 3) a Scorpion with TO Flash and 6 cell and 4) a BL (forgot the brand but it's used in airplanes) with 2 cell LiPo.

The fastest Mini-T with the most laps was the one with the optional Team Losi motor that sells for $13.00. Coming in a lap behind was the BL, the scorpion was third and the Baja placed fourth. This ranking is also the same for the fastest lap times as well. Overall it was fun and also proved that you don't need the most expensive set up to win.

On the straight they all were about even for speed but it seemed that the TL motor had the torque advantage accelerating harder out of the turns.

[SteveK]

Cool news about the cheap Losi motor: I am trying to get my LHS to have at least one class of Mini-T that uses that motor, and a cheap battery like the one Losi sells with the charger. If they let the entire class run whatever, it will just turn into a money game like everything else.

They had a small like 8' square track set up, some rubberized mat, and they are trying to get more but it's been backordered for weeks.

[FLYBOY7]

Wallis... i don't know if that will work with your hummer.. but, one of the locals bent his all up on a relatively simple crash... i figured it would hold up better... but then again, if it didn't bend, it would have taken out the bulkhead... just fyi....

blue.... about killing your diff... the people i see killing theirs are normally guys going from reverse to forward to pop wheelies on a high traction surface.. the foward only guys rarely shred one...

about the AL towers... would you rather break your towers or the bulkheads?? LOL... your choice unless you change them all to AL, then your mini-t weighs much more...

the Baja has a relatively small output shaft diameter and length... and it loves to shred the plastic pinions... but... if you race, you'll need to run at least a 14, more likely the 16 (i always run the 16)... you can run the HPI 13, but you'll be down on top end... because the mini-t is such a hot rc right now, i sure hope the aftermarket will put out metal pinion sets that go on up to 18t or so..... but most of the motor manufactures are using reallllly short output shafts, making this somewhat hard to do....


lastly..... i'm racing the mini-t nats in Enfield CT next weekend.... if any of you are going to be there, give me a holler and say howdy..... sounds like they are expecting 300 entries.... :) :) check the mini-t forum on one18th dot com for complete info...

[^j!nx^]

well i just added the Baja motor and i must say OMG its fast. But it seems as if i have lost some radio reseption.

Any ideas?

[creep]

What's up with the TRC wheels and tires, are they EVER coming out?

[teampeter]

Hey all! I was just wondering if it makes sense that my Mini-T, set up with Graupner 300 and a AA sized 5 cell Sanyo 2100 mAh handmade pack gets a run time of 1 hour and 30 minutes. Thanks!

[slaf]

I just installed my new Trinity Monster motor in my Mini-T and try it with 4AA 2100maH and I really like it. I'm not racing just running in my living room to entertain my 7 months son (I want him to be a RC addict as I am ! Don't tell to my girlfriend !)

1) On the motor package it says that I have to break-in the motor. I'm a nitro guy, I know how to break an engine but not an electric motor. How can I break in this motor ?

2) Did someone try MIP CVD's on the Mini-T ?

[kdawgxxxs]

I never break in motors !!!! Some say you have to but I do not don't worry about it you will be fine.

[teampeter]

My servo just busted and I phoned my LHS to ask if they had a replacement. Their response was that I could either order a new stock servo or I would have to replace the radio system. I'm under the impression that you can buy servos seperately, but I'm new to this. :confused: Am I being had?

[Losi Stealth]

You can buy servos seperately for most vehicles, but this truck is a little strange in the way of the electronics.

Losi decided they would manufacture their own electronics, and the electronics for the servos are in the Speed control, creating problems in finding a replacement.

Basically, yes, if you want to use a diffierent servo, you have to replace everything. THe stock servo seems that it came out of R&D too early, tends to break. Some people try to fix them. Try checking this out.
MiniOffRoaders.com (http://www.minioffroaders.com)

The forums may have more information for what you are looking for :cool:

[FLYBOY7]

i've run the CVD's the last couple weeks... i've noticed zero difference from the stock bones except they don't stick so far into the outdrives...

the stockers stick too far in, and i've actually bent my outdrives because of this (when botteming out hard).....

[SteveK]

Try trimming the rubber stop that's in the axle. You can pop it out with a pin or hobby knife.

[BCat125]

Anyone else going to the mini t race at rc madness this weekend. Im pretty sure im going to go and run my mostly stock mini t and Heavily modified FT T3 there.

[Raydee]

Is anybody having any problems with the Racers edge steering and camber links rubbing on the Losi oil shock springs.

[SteveK]

I am using Associated turnbuckles, rod ends, and ball studs (I'm sure I mentioned the part numbers earlier) and the springs are very close front and rear. The oil shocks say to install a couple of the installed spacers under each of the stock front ball studs, so I used two larger #4 washers under each and it clears fine.

In the rear, I put two of the black washers included with the shocks behind the ball on the lower shock mount, and they clear fine back there too. It is a little fiddly with the stock screws, some Allen-head screws would be great there.

Now I just have to grind the front of the chassis to clear the Associated parts and I'll be all set.

Getting a new charger and battery pack tomorrow, MRC 969 charger and I don't know what battery yet, and I'm hoping the LHS gets some wheels in soon (Plenty of tires, no wheels.....).

[SteveK]

Has anybody tried this battery pack, in either the Mini-T or the Micro RS4?
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEWT4&P=7

If it's no good I'll just get a 6-cell Orion.

[shift fast]

PLEASE REPLY IF INTERESTED:

I'm currently discussing the proto-typing ofsome carbon fiber parts for the "T" if you have any ideas or would be interested in Carbon Fiber parts for the "T" let me know what parts you would like to see :)

nate

[MBX4RR]

How are the Mini-T's in grass?, i'd imagen they wouldnt work to good but I would like to be sure.

[SteveK]

I've seen videos of a brushless Mini-T flying across golf course grass, but that stuff is very short and tight. Our lawn is so thick I wouldn't even both trying it: Racing trucks get slowed down a good bit, touring/rally cars get completely stuck, and only my Tamiya Pajero has been able to plow through with no problems.

[dub-c]

How are the Mini-T's in grass?, i'd imagen they wouldnt work to good but I would like to be sure.


It matters on the length of the grass and what setup the min-t has. I have a baja motor and nimh battery and it works decent in short grass, but once it gets long it doesn't do so well.

It's like other RC's in the way that if you hit the grass w/ speed you'll probably keep going for a little, but if you try to start in the grass probably not going too far.

[teampeter]

I have run mine on grass that was packed down because of snow being on top for a few months. There was a noticable performance lack and since our lawn isn't that flat, it was a bumpy run. The bottom of the chassis got wet but I had no problems other than my servo busting(that was not from the grass). But if the grass is taller than one inch(this long >_________) it would most likely bog down depending on your ride height.

[FLYBOY7]

Yo BCat...

i'll be at the Mini-T nats at RC Madness this weekend... i'll be practicing all day friday... then racing stock mini-t and unlimited mini-t this weekend...

for stock i'm running 6 KAN cells and a cranked 280 bb Orion Baja.... and in mod i'm running a Beast 300 on 2 cell lipo... both with HS-55's, XXL's, and LRP quantums... look me up if you make it... i'll have my li-poly B4 sitting out, so i should be easy to spot...

[BCat125]

Yo BCat...

i'll be at the Mini-T nats at RC Madness this weekend... i'll be practicing all day friday... then racing stock mini-t and unlimited mini-t this weekend...

for stock i'm running 6 KAN cells and a cranked 280 bb Orion Baja.... and in mod i'm running a Beast 300 on 2 cell lipo... both with HS-55's, XXL's, and LRP quantums... look me up if you make it... i'll have my li-poly B4 sitting out, so i should be easy to spot...

Cool ill hopefully make it at least one day but im not sure if i can yet. I assume i will becaue i just got a ton of hop-ups for it.

[nitrothugg]

well i just purchased my 1st electric - a mini-t! it was an impulse buy cause it looked nice at the LHS. after trying it out, i see i gots to ditch that whole losi only :( electric set-up (rx, esc, and servo), the alkaline pack and then get more acceleration.

so how do i do that? is it all in the motor or the gearing?

help a nitro guy out.

[2strokesmoke]

The first upgrade to make is a battery from Blindbatts.com. Get the 7.2 Kan pack. It is the best battery out there and is cheap.

After that, you can get oil filled shocks, bearings, a big block motor(I got a Scorpion,$24.95), Get a Losi pinion/spur bag and try the different combos. I use the 16t/58t.

Hope this helps.

[2.0dohc]

could someone tell me the average radio range of the mini T? 50 feet? 100 feet? 458,351 feet?

[smoky]

i need help with gearing. i just got the oil filled shocks ,bearings, baja motor,and a trinity 6cell pack. good news the thing handles jumps much better is way faster than stock but my pinion wont stay on for more than bout 20 seconds. are there any metal ones with setscrews available or sometin?plus some suggestions on pinion tooth counts would be greatly appreiciated as well. thanks guys.

[AreCee]

i need help with gearing. i just got the oil filled shocks ,bearings, baja motor,and a trinity 6cell pack. good news the thing handles jumps much better is way faster than stock but my pinion wont stay on for more than bout 20 seconds. are there any metal ones with setscrews available or sometin?plus some suggestions on pinion tooth counts would be greatly appreiciated as well. thanks guys.You're best off buying the Losi pinion set, 16/14/12T, and replace them often. Every time you take a pinion off and put it on makes the shaft hole larger so eventually it will spin off. HPI sell metal pinions but you may find some clearence issues with then because they're stepped. They are available in 15/13/11/9 T and use a 1.5mm allen. Team Orion also has metal pinions in 14/12/10T but these use a very odd .035" or .85mm allen which is almost impossible to find. Kyosho has a pinion set for their 1/8 scale motorcycles and those are in 14/12/10T and use the same allen as the Orion.

[teampeter]

could someone tell me the average radio range of the mini T? 50 feet? 100 feet? 458,351 feet?

In RC Car Action they estimated 200 feet and that's about what I also estimate with mine.

[BCat125]

i need help with gearing. i just got the oil filled shocks ,bearings, baja motor,and a trinity 6cell pack. good news the thing handles jumps much better is way faster than stock but my pinion wont stay on for more than bout 20 seconds. are there any metal ones with setscrews available or sometin?plus some suggestions on pinion tooth counts would be greatly appreiciated as well. thanks guys.
You are supposed to glue the plastic gears to the moror. i dont like the idea but it does work.

As for the rang equestion it is really short with the stock electronics as in like 50 feet and it takes off on you.

[Tig]

I'm looking for a new motor, speed controller amd batteries. I have seen a few new motors coming out along with some new ESCs. Whats the best combo to use.

Thanks
M V

[BCat125]

If your willing to spend the money you can get the LRP micro speed control, Orion Baja motor and im not sure if all do but my Baja motor came with a free 5 cell battery.

[Casper]

No that is not normal. That was a package deal from where ever you got you motor.

[Tig]

Are the LRP ESC compatable with Mini-T motors. Has anyone treid the Peak Raider motor. Is it possible to mount 1/12 scale shocks to a Mini.
Sorry for all the questions, any info is much appreciated.
Thanks
M V

[teampeter]

Hey guys! What happened at the nats? Anybody have news?

[RCfun12]

what weight oil did u guys use in the losi shocks? somewhere between 7-15 weight???

[dkj-M3]

Set-up has a lot of steering

FRONT:

Red springs
2 hole piston / 15 wt. Losi.
Outside on tower / outside on arm.
Longest camber link w/ NO washer. (stock)
1 deg. negative camber.
1/2 deg. toe-out.
Arms above level.

REAR:

Green springs.
2 hole piston / 22.5 wt. Losi.
Inside on tower / inside on arm.
Camber - outside on bulkhead / outside on hub.
1 deg. negative camber.
Stock toe in.
Arms above level.

[RCfun12]

thanks dkj-m3. i came home and relized thier was no oil in the shocks so i just put in 50 weight oil that i used in my tmaxx. the shocks are so slow. thanks again

[dkj-M3]

that setup is for a smooth high-grip clay track, scaled down for the mini-s, that we run here:
www.dcrcr.com

[microrcdude]

thanks dkj-m3. i came home and relized thier was no oil in the shocks so i just put in 50 weight oil that i used in my tmaxx. the shocks are so slow. thanks again
50 weight seems pretty high. Try 20 wt. It will free up the shocks, allowing them to move easier.

[FLYBOY7]

Teampeter...

the nats were totally awesome... there was about 120 entries overall.... the race was held at R/C Madness in Enfield CT, and they people who put on the race did an awesome job running the show and the track was great as well....

about the racing... i'll comment on the stock and mod classes (they also held a youngster mini-t class as well)...

stock- Mike Haynes (i hope i spelled his last name right, sorry if i didn't) pretty much dominated stock qualifying, he was TQ... he was nuclear fast, and had a good set-up... the stock class sponsored by SMC required rubber tires, 6 cells or less, and a 280 size motor or smaller.... (btw, the track was a carpet off road type track).... Jeff Wineholt (sorry if i mis-spell anyones names here) qualified third in the A with a carbon chassis baja powered mini-t.... and i qualified second.... in the main (single A mains, not triple), myself and Mike tangled on the take off of the first jump, Mike needed to be marshalled, and i got lucky and got out front by the end of the first lap... Mike ran me down twice with his shear speed, but ended up having his motor come loose and he tore up his spur causing a DNF... Neil and Jeff traded places in second and third a couple times till the end tone, with Neil getting the edge for second at the end, with Jeff a solid third for the final podium spot... i was more than a little nervous, but kept it on all four wheels to take the win....

Mod- once again, Mike dominated the first couple rounds of qualifying, using a nearly identical set-up to his stock mini-t... Chris put in some insanely fast laps to qualify second for the A... and i just got "in the zone" during the third round to put in the first 18 lap run of the weekend to secure the TQ.... in the main, i crashed on the first jump and Mike and Chris got out front and started pulling away... i spent most of the race driving as fast as possible to try and catch them... and in the end, Chris busted out an 18 lap run for second, Mike had a fast 17 lapper for third.... and i pulled out the win...

cont....

[FLYBOY7]

cont....

RCCA was there... so you can expect to see more coverage of the mini-t nationals in their mag in a few months..... Rich Trujillo (sp?) was also on hand... no major factory sponsored drivers competed, but a couple dropped by to check out the action... it was mainly LHS and smaller company sponsored drivers in the races...

there were lots of different type set-ups at the nats... several guys running carbon chassis's... several running Li-po's.... Baja's and Raptor 300's seemed to be the motors of choice... tires of choice in stock was front ribs with CA on the sidewall... tires of choice in mod were foams, although many people were just as fast running rubber... the sponsors of the event were GREAT, everybody walked away with at least a couple door prizes... (Props to Team Losi, RCCA, SMC, MiniOffRoaders.com, one18th.com, BRP, Parma, and Hitech among many others)....

overall, everyone was super nice... hacking was very low... and nearly everyone who walked out of there was asking "when are you holding this race again next year?".... if you didn't make it this year... keep an eye out for it next year as a "must" hit event...

Tim Mohr

[FLYBOY7]

here is the set-up i used to win mod with...

Mod
Driver: Tim Mohr
Date: April 4, 2004
Track: R/C Madness, Enfield CT

Indoor
Smooth
Carpet
High-Bite
Tight
Off Road

***Front Suspension***

Toe- 0 degrees
Ride height- Arms slightly below level
Camber- Neg 1 Degree
Front Shocks- Oil
Losi 25 Weight Oil
Piston- 3 hole STD
Spring- Pink Losi
No Limiters used

Number of washers under ballstuds- Zero
Shock mounting positions- Tower #2, Arm Outside
Ballstud position on bulkhead- #1

***Rear Suspension***

Toe- Stock
Ride Height- Bones slightly below level
Camber- Zero Degrees
Drive Shafts- CVD's
Sway Bar- None
Diff Type- STD
Rear Shocks- Oil Filled
Oil Weight- Losi 20 w
Piston- 2 hole STD
Spring- Silver Losi
No Limiters Used

Body- Parma X-Citer

Rear Shocks mounting positions-
Tower- #3
Arm- Inside
Ball stud positions-
Hub Carrier- A
Tower- #1

Tires-

Front- CRC Track Magnet 12th Scale fronts, Pink Compound
Rear- Losi Stock Rims, Jaco 12th Scale rear Foam
Electronics-

Servo- Hi-tech HS-55 (with stock servo saver)

Receiver- Novak XXL

Speed Control- LRP Quantum Sport

Battery- Kokam 2 Cell Li-po

Motor- One18th Tuned 280

Pinion/Spur- Delrin 15/58

Battery Position- right side of chassis, elections on left side

Notes- ran shorter wheelbase via cutting rear hubs and re-shimming, and total vehicle weight a mere 15.5 oz (ready to race except transponder)

stock set-up was nearly the same.... except i was running 35w up front, and 30 rear... i ran the Team Losi 6 cell packs... front tires were rubber ribs with CA on the outside walls, rears were the Losi street tires... gearing was 14/60...

Tim

[^j!nx^]

in stock mode are there bearings or bushings ion the rear tranny? Because ever sence I upgraded to the Baja motor I get this weird noise @ high RPM that sounds like a screaching noise, and a vibration. Seems like a warn bushing.

My mods are

Wheel bearing set
Baja motor
Orion 6cell pack
CVDs
aluminum shock towers

[teampeter]

Tim...
Thanks for the info! You can check out all the standings at www.rcmadness.com I hope they have it next year. I'll try to go then. Maybe I'll ya! ;)

[BlueBeast8-Port]

Hello, i have the baja motor and bust spider gears every time i drive it! Whats going on. i ease up and dont reverse forward fast for wheelies? Any one else having this problem? I need some aluminum gears.

[dub-c]

I have a Baja and I have never had any problems with the spider gears and I go from rev to forw pretty hard on it. I did however tear out the splines on the stock plastic pinion (picked up a HPI steel one).


I need help on how to get out some stripped screws (the ones that hold the trans case and go through the bottom of the chassis. 2 of them are stripped and I need to replace the rear pivot block but I can't if I can't get the screws out. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to get them out? I was maybe thinking about using a circular cutting piece on the dremel and then trying to get them out with a stantard, rather than phillips, screwdriver. This seems like it would work but I may have to buy a new chassis if it messes it up really bad. I already know I'll be buying a new pivot block and screw set though. Any suggestions will help. Thanks :)

[FLYBOY7]

dub- i've been lucky and never stripped out a screw head yet... the ones you've stripped are in a hard place to slot out as well unless you have a very small diameter cutting wheel.... but that's what i'ld try first... anything to get a slot in those screw heads so you can use a straight slot screwdriver... maybe somebody else on here will have already been down you road and has a better solution....

bluebeast- i've also been lucky and never stripped out a diff... but... i've seen lots of guys that blow though them left and right... once the ball diffs come out (which should be Very soon), put one in and your problem will be solved....

till then.... i've seen guys using shims inside the tranny case... this forces the halves together, making the diff tighter, and less likely to strip...

the losi cvd set also comes with springs that fit inside the outdrives... this also forces the diff together to help keep it from stripping out... the springs aren't very firm, and won't push the outdrives in very hard... but it's better than stock i guess... LOL....

T.

[hancadam]

I am thinking about getting a mini t, and the baja motor. What else will I need to get? I hear alot about these gears stripping. I have a sportmaxx and a nitro evader, and just want something thats electric and is not as much hassle as nitro can be. Do you think getting the mini t and the baja is a good idea?

[FLYBOY7]

this is what i think.... others can post their ideas...

#1 upgrade- 6 cell battery pack.... bone stock (stock motor and 4 AA cells) the truck is wayyyyy too slow.... even with the stock motor, a 6 cell 2/3a pack will really wake the mini-t up... this is roughly a $25-$30 upgrade...

#2- wheel bearings..... the stock tranny has bearings... but the wheels don't... $15 later and you can stuff bearings in the wheels giving you longer run times and a faster truck...

#3- the stock turnbuckles, rod ends, and ball studs are J U N K.... LOL... the turnbuckles bend wayyy too easily.. and, the rod ends pop off the ball studs way too easily as well... $35 bucks and the BRP 4-40 turnbuckles, rod ends, and ball studs will completely fix this problem...

that is $80 of upgrades at this point... LOL...

if you are looking at upgrade motors.... the baja certainly is fast... but it's also pretty pricey... you can get even a faster motor that is cheaper... the Beast Raptor 300 from one18th.com has about 20% more peak power and torque, and cost way less... this is a professionally tuned 300 that puts out insane power... so be sure and check it out before you throw down $50+ on the baja....

[hancadam]

Hey that sounds good. I have about 300 I want to spend on it. If I get the beast, 2 battery packs/charger, and bearings how fast will that make it, do you know? I am not going to be using this to jump or anything ruff, I just want it to be fast. Do you still think I need the things you listed on #3? I was thinking about getting the shock upgrades instead, so they wont leak and better handling. And one more thing, will that motor strip out any of the drive train. Thanks for all of your help.

p.s. can I buy all this at one place, minus the mini t. :confused:

[dub-c]

will that motor strip out any of the drive train.

p.s. can I buy all this at one place, minus the mini t. :confused:

You might have to get a new pinion gear if you get the baja. The baja shaft is slightly smaller than the stock one and will tear out the splines of the stock pinion. I picked up a HPI steel one (~$3-4). I'm not sure if that would be considered drivetrain or not. Other than the pinion I have had no problems with the baja and a 1200 Nimh pack.

You should check out www.stormerhobbies.com they have a lot of losi stuff and other stuff for the mini-t. Just type mini-t in the search box.

[hancadam]

Thanks Dub-c. That is what I was wondering about.

[FLYBOY7]

the baja shafts are smaller and hard to keep a pinion on... the Beast shafts are a bit larger and i haven't heard of people having problems with them...

the shocks are a nice upgrade for sure and worth the xtra cash... but the stock turnbuckle set-up is a trainwreck... i've heard of some people not having any problems... but the vast majority (myself included) got tired of the bent turnbuckles and rod ends constantly popping off... so after you throw down a few packs, you'll see if it will be problem for you as well..

as far as the speed of a mini-t on 6 cells, a Beast, and bearings... dude.. it'll haul bootie... :) .... will it be faster than a touring car with an 8 turn mod?? of course not... LOL... but it will be faster than a TC running race cells and a good stock motor (which is pretty dern quick)...

as far as buying the gear... you can only get the Beast from one18th.com, but it's more than worth the extra effort... the rest of the gear you should be able to get at one place... try to support your LHS if at all possible.. if not, Horizon will be a decent bet for the mini-t, losi shocks, and the rest of the goodies... and like Dub mentioned... stormer is usually very well stocked and has good prices...

on a different note.... about pinions... i'm sure most of you guys have seen the Trinity metal pinion set by now.... it's selling for $20, and the largest pinion is a 15... and.... it looks Exactly like the Integy metal micro-rs4 pinion set that costs much less.... also... for you guys looking for larger pinions that bolt right up, most LHS's are stocking the X-ray pinion set now (i finally got my hands on one last week).... this set goes from 17 to 23 in odd's..... oh and... it's right around $10... this set will see a lot of use by guys running speed 400's or small diameter carpet tires...

[hancadam]

Well I got my mini t, and I had to take it back. The transmitter was bad, but hobbytown gave me a new one with no problem. I bought the silver one. I can't wait till I get the battery pack. I hear that really livens it up. Also is it suppose be pretty loud? I know my servo is suppose to be loud, but the gears also are pretty loud, is that normal. I backed the motor gear off the spur and that seemed to help a little. Thanks guys for all your help. I am use to nitro stuff and never have had anything electric. Thanks Again.

[microrcdude]

yup. cars are always loud when theyre moving. Youll get used to it.

[hancadam]

what all will I need to get the beast on my mini t. It says on one8th.com the stock hardware will not work. Thanks Adam

[hancadam]

Also will I need to put capacitors on it, to keep my esc from burning up. If I have to do that, what is the best motor that bolts directly to it or comes with its own motor mount. Thanks once again, Adam

[FLYBOY7]

One18th.com Beast Raptor 300... great choice, from the best tuner in the country...

what does it take to get one in a Mini-t....

first... how to wire it...

i'm assuming you know how to solder... if not, now's great time to learn, as soldering is easy, cheap, and needed quite a bit in this hobby... so... un-solder the wires right at the stock motor.... remove the 2 mounting screws and pinion from the stock motor and pull it off...

grab your beast, and put it up to the stock mounting plate.... you'll see the pattern for it's mounting holes are a bit different than stock (not much though)... so bust out your Dremel tool and enlarge the holes so your Beast will mount up...

i don't remember if the Beast uses the same mounting screws as the stocker... i can check tonight and let ya know...

so... you then bolt your Beast up to the motor plate, install your pinion and set your mesh... then simply solder the wires on, and you're the fastest mini-t on your block... (the Beast has built in caps :) )

if you (or anyone reading this thread) don't have a soldering iron or dremel.... it's time to bite the bullet and get them.... they are tools used on a daily basis in this sport...

[FLYBOY7]

after double checking... the stock motor screws will not work on the Beast... i think they are 3mm metric bolts (button heads to clear the spur)... if you get a Beast, and they don't have them at One18th... let me know, and i'll send you a pair free o' charge... Tim at b3_racer@yahoo.com

[dkj-M3]

Hello, i have the baja motor and bust spider gears every time i drive it! Whats going on. i ease up and dont reverse forward fast for wheelies? Any one else having this problem? I need some aluminum gears.

Make sure your slipper is not too tight. Start with it kinda loose & tighten it until your mini just starts to pull a wheelie from a dead stop. Then back the slipper off a little & you should be good to go.

[Losi Stealth]

Hey, here's some precious news.
I was Reading My RCCA, and in the Q & A section, it mentioned that Losi was releasing servo horns to fit all popular radios. We don't have to do anymore of these mods to get our cars to Work!!!
:cool:

[space_doc]

Hi, anyone here submit tracks to the Mini T contest on Losi's site? I tried but man, I just saw the winners and my track was a piece of turd compared to those. I'm going to have to get more creative.

[teampeter]

Anybody know if the Beast has replacable brushes? I'd like to buy it but would like to know this. Thanks.

[mccrash59]

I dont think so. Looks like another 300 motors with closed can.

[FLYBOY7]

yes, the Beast is a sealed endbell motor... but it lasts quite a while... i met a guy at the nationals that had been running the same Beast motor for months without a noticable loss in power...

T.

[SteveK]

Hey, here's some precious news.
I was Reading My RCCA, and in the Q & A section, it mentioned that Losi was releasing servo horns to fit all popular radios. We don't have to do anymore of these mods to get our cars to Work!!!
:cool:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGZR6&P=7

[creep]

2 new bodies from Pro-Line, H2 SUT and Chevy Silverado.

[34ford]

Has anyone got a idea who makes this tire?

http://home.att.net/~fordcoupe/Savage/minitire.jpg

Dennis

[MrCrash]

Here's a hint. It is found somewhere on the car body.

[34ford]

LOL, I figured that out after two hours of digging on the net.
I figured since it was a ad for Trinity lights, and not tires, they may have been made by another company. :cool:

Their TRC TMT1001 on road tires. Since their bigger than the Losi street tires I may just keep these.

[hancadam]

Thanks Flyboy! It will be about 2 more weeks til I order my beast. Your post really cleared things up. I might take your offer on those screws when I order it. Thanks again!

[microrcdude]

Has anyone got a idea who makes this tire?

http://home.att.net/~fordcoupe/Savage/minitire.jpg

Denniswww.teamtrinity.com

[Wallis Racing]

Hey all,
Got a question for those running the Hitec 81MG servo.
ive been running it for... a few months, and it has never centered properly. i am running a GM V4R esc, Hitec 27meg 2 chan reciever, speed 300, 6 cell batt pack in my electrics, but im still using the team losi radio :( and seeing as i have never heard of anyone else having this centering issue, i am starting to think that its my contorller thats that problem.

its not a small issue either... if (using the contorller :rolleyes: ) i turn the wheels about 1mm to the left, instead of re-centering, they go about 10mm to the right. and then if i turn 1mm to the right, it re-centers 10mm to the left. its to the point where, when driving, if i take a left turn, and let it center, i will start doing circles to the right.

so my question... to anyone who is running the 81MG servo, do you have centering issues? and are you using the stock radio?

cheers,
Mad Man
Wallis Racing (http://www.wallisracing.itgo.com)

[Wallis Racing]

Also, i forgot to mention, i have stuff all range. i have about 5m of good range, then the next 5m is a bit glitchy, and any further and i have to start running after my poor little mini-T...

I guess threw the process of elimination, all my probs would have to be to do with the radio, seeing as i have a good esc and reciever. :confused:

I do have my esc mounted ontop of my reciever, and i know this 'can' cause glitching, but what i have is worse, i can deal with a little glitching when the car is 20meters away, but at the moment, i cant drive more then 10m away from myself, so i dont think having my esc on my reciever could be the cause?

Anyways,
Mad Man
Wallis Racing (http://www.wallisracing.itgo.com)

[BCat125]

Im using that servo but also have an fm radio in mine. You might want to (if you havent already) try to use the micro rs4 servo saver which works much better. As soon as you get the fm rqdio in it is is way better on range and reaction times.

[Wallis Racing]

I'm actually not using a servo saver. and i dont think its just because its an am radio. lots of people at my 1/8th buggy track run am, and they dont have probs. so my thoughts are still that the team losi radio is just a banana short of a fruit salad. i know alot of people complain about stock mini-t's having no range, but i thought a good reciever would fix that.. apperantly not :rolleyes:

Anyways,
Mad Man
Wallis Racing (http://www.wallisracing.itgo.com)

[34ford]

Does anyone know the address so I can ask for the new seals to put on my shocks.
I just bought these shocks and they have the black seals and they DO leak.

Dennis

[teampeter]

The address of Team Losi is: 4710 East Gausti Road
Ontario, Canada
PH#=909-390-9595
F=909-390-5356
E=feedback@teamlosi.com
Also, the part# of the shock cartriges and seals is LOSB1113
This is off the back of the shock package.

[Casper]

Ontario, California!!!! They are located in the US.

Team Losi
4710 E. Guasti Road
Ontario, CA 91761 USA

[34ford]

Ill try begging for the new clear seals at the feedback mail.

I believe others have gotten them this way.

Thanks

[pedeman]

SWEET! i got my mini-t TODAY, and I ran one battery through it in stock form just to get used to it, while my 6 cell was charging. I put in my 6 cell, not very excited from the stock pack, and man, does this thing R_I_P :eek: ! HOLY SCHNIKIES! its NuTs! i got the trinity monster horsepower... it is so sweet! I only have one complaint, but it is not a big one, and it is that the stock antenna tube sucks! thats ok, tho! :D :D !!! amm... the adrenaline... lol


if anyone is thinking about buying a Mini-T, BUY IT!

[MBX4RR]

yeah I just orderd my mini-t w/ oil shocks today :) , is there anything I should do right away befor I run it. Thread lock extra somewhere or anything?

[teampeter]

Since all screws are threaded into plastic, threadlock is not needed. All you have to do is charge up the pack, install your shocks, put in the antenna tube and let her rip!

[pedeman]

anyone know where to get steel or aluminum internal gears? i NEED them... lol

[teampeter]

My servo(the stock, four wire one) won't respond to my vain attempts to steer. It doesn't even make a sound. Plus it resists me moving it in either direction when the power is on. But when the power is off it sound normal and I can move it. Anyone else have this problem? Any help is appreciated.

[FLYBOY7]

pedeman.... what is your current servo set-up??

i think the keys to good steering in the mini-t are these...

1. Hitec HS-55... cut the stock output shaft to the hex shape... do NOT use the output gear of the stock servo...

2. use the stock servo saver... and don't firm it up with shims... leave it stock tension...

3. install aftermarket steering linkage... this takes 90% of the slop out of the steering, and allows it to center correctly...

i use this set-up... and it works awesome.. even on high traction carpet surfaces... in fact, most of the top guys at the nats ran this set-up...

[MTkid7]

teampeter.. hey man.. ur servo is F_R_I_E_DDDDD.. get a new one

[teampeter]

Thanks man. I was kinda hoping it wasn't though, I just replaced it a few weeks ago. mebbe I'll have to get a better one.

[pedeman]

sorry, i meant that I need aluminum internal gears in the tranny... it is always frying itself... does anyone know where to buy all aluminum diff gears? :confused:

[MTkid7]

I dont think there available yet... and believe me ive looked.. i ahve a dyno yuned Beast and im replacing diffs ever 2 weeks... they really are a blast tho.. its even better when some nitro dude goes hey u wanna race..lol.. ive beet a stock MT... a sport-maxx.. and a 1/8 elec buggy.. mine goes 30 by the way..:-)

[MTkid7]

Ok i have a MRC 959 super brain charger.. wat settings do u guys charge urs at??.,.. im doing 30mV and .5 amps.. it seems to get hot and i allways hafta pull it out before it goes to trickle.. any ideas??

[holshotracer]

i bought one yesterday and got to run it today. i useing 4 cells right not and the speed isn't too bad. i found an old firebird battery that is 6 cells and thats going in tomorrow night after i stop at the lhs to put up connetors and the exedented body mounts for my baja body.

[34ford]

Well Im no expert, but Im charging my 6 cell at 1.0 amp at 30mv and its fine.
I have the super brain 969.
How many cells are you charging?

[34ford]

Anyone know of a online hobby shop that has the new baja body for sale?

So far I have only seen them on Ebay, and Im not getting into a bidding war and paying more.

[MTkid7]

6 cell

[RCfun12]

Ok wich motor is beter. The Pak Raider racing motor or Baja? Wich one is the fastest.

[RCfun12]

Ooops!! The Peak Racing Motor

[dkj-M3]

the Baja. I have tried all different combos & the stock gearing works the best for it. 58 spur & the stock pinion. You may have to add a little CA glue to make it stay on the motor shaft tho.

[MBX4RR]

www.horizonhobby.com has them but there out of stock

[creep]

When are the dang TRC wheels and tires comin out? Anyone seen the new Trinity chassis yet?

[microrcdude]

the red one?

[teampeter]

I've seen the T-Spec in RC Car Action if that's what you mean. Looks affordable.
Or do you mean the Reflex 12? That's also in the mag. Bit of topic, but oh well!

[MBX4RR]

not into elect. onroad but the t-spec looks awsome, cheap and good features.

[creep]

No, Trinity makes a chassis for the Mini-T. That's why I asked about it in the Mini-T thread, Duh! ;) (j/k)

[hancadam]

Hey guys, I bought a graupner speed 300 for mine and its pretty bad, but I was wondering where to get a new servo. My stock one is broken, so I need a new one. Please show me where to get one at a good price. Nothing fancy just a servo. Thanks

[MBX4RR]

i didnt get my mini-t yet so i cant check the size of the servo but i think these should fit, just measure the one you have now.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=micro+servo&FVPROFIL=++

[FLYBOY7]

the hot set-up is the Hitec HS-55 ... fits great, and requires no chassis mods to drop it in... it's also extremely durable when using the stock servo saver... the best part is that it's only $20... you will need to use aftermarket electronics with it though...

[teampeter]

creep...just saw the 'Monster Conversion' from Trinity now. Looks sweet. Have you tried ordering via shopatron on their website for the tires?

Anybody see the supposedly 'Wild' version of their monster horsepower motor in RC Car Action? First page of the June issue?

One last thing. What is the best servo/receiver/ESC combo that is inexpensive?

[teampeter]

Just plugged in my 'busted' servo and lo and behold, we had wheel turning action. What gives?

[dub-c]

Just plugged in my 'busted' servo and lo and behold, we had wheel turning action. What gives?


You may want to check the internal solder points of the 4 wires that go to your esc/receiver. I had to replace my old one that was broke and the new one was acting very funny. I took it apart and one of the wires had come unsoldered (if that's a word). You may have something loose in there. Just a guess though. As long as it works it shouldn't matter.

[pedeman]

YEA! My dad has given me a strip of T-6061 (thousandths, i think) of aluminum to make jumps in my living room! YEA! I will try to get pictures soon...

[Racin Rev]

oops! wrong thread :eek:

[MBX4RR]

horizon screwed up my order but I just got an e-mail with a tracking #, it's coming on Wed.might have to take thur. off :D

[teampeter]

dub-c...the servo works off and on. It stops working randomly and sometimes only takes a nudge to start up. Right now it is stubborn. How do you take apart the connector?

[creep]

I just saw some cool looking buggy bodies for the Mini-T on www.one18th.com and I guess some buggy tires aren't too far off either. They call them Mini-B bodies.

[MTkid7]

Yes they have been out for about 3 weeks now and are very kool.. havnt had the time to buy one yet. But hey, if ur a dedicated mini-t fan.. check our one18th.com and go to the mini-t section. Itll help you alot and they are quick at responces. theres the link .. and the best part is.. u dont have to join to view posts like other mini sites. Id highly recomend it.


www.one18th.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=149

[xxxnt23]

anyone know when the adaptors for aftermarket servos are coming out.
rcca said they were out already

[teampeter]

Opened up the servo, no loose connections. Now it sounds fine on, but won't respond. Guess it's shot. Hope those adapters come to Canada soon, that would be a great help.

[MBX4RR]

I got the wire through :)

Also guys with oil shocks what weight do you use?

[teampeter]

Trie using fishing line. Thread it through and tie it to the wire. Then simply pull it through. If your not a fisherman, you can get it from any sporting/hunting store. Don't use to heavy of a line or it gets too hard to tie. Try four pound test. Fishing line should be firm enough to be easily threaded through. Tie it tight! I'm using 20wt all around right now, but the rear end seems a bit to soft.

[403forbidden]

hey the Castle Creations Mamba brushless system for MINI T is now available for purchase!!

http://www.castlecreations.com/products/cars/mamba-25.html

[dub-c]

mmmmmmm mamba, that would be nice :)

[MTkid7]

Stock up on diffs everybody.. if gone threw the hole brshless or not thing.. ehh i dont see the need right now... it would be kool .. but with a mini-t that goes 25 allready.. and i run KAN's.. only going 28mph isnt that ghood for me.. adn im nto spending 200 for the extreme one.. im happy with my beast

[MBX4RR]

I got my mini-t yesterday and im looking to get a new motor, I was thinking about one like the Trinity Micro Monster or the Baja(ive heard its good), anyothers that are working good for you guys? My max price would probably be about $60.

[holshotracer]

has anyone tried running a venom 370 motor that they make for their monster truck. the price was $15 at my lhs. i'm just wondering if they will work, because i don't have the money to try a bunch of motors out.

[teampeter]

Anybody try the Lehner brushless 1010? My cousin sent me a vid of one with li-pos pullin' wheelies on a golfcourse. Don't know top speed, but looks like over 30.

[MTkid7]

Get a Mamba 6800 with KAN's and ull be very pleazed.. and with a 7 cell batt ull go 30.. li-pos rnt needed unless ur a serious racer.

[Insane Rival]

Hey guys, I just got a Mini T yesterday, and I love it. I went ahead and bought a Venom-Racing 6 cell, and a Losi mini-peak charger. I plan on getting about $40 worth of upgrades soon, what do you suggest?

[cbrfreak]

Hey guys, I just got a Mini T yesterday, and I love it. I went ahead and bought a Venom-Racing 6 cell, and a Losi mini-peak charger. I plan on getting about $40 worth of upgrades soon, what do you suggest?
oil filled shocks

[dkj-M3]

don't forget the oil

[Insane Rival]

I keep reading about how much of a difference they make...what exactly will it help so much? Handling, jumps, etc?

[Insane Rival]

I keep reading about how much of a difference they make...what exactly will it help so much? Handling, jumps, etc?

[dkj-M3]

handling, it drives so much better. The stock springs just make it bounce everywhere.

[Insane Rival]

Yea, on gravel its real jumpy.

[Insane Rival]

Well today I think I blew something in the drivetrain or shot my motor. I was going up a steep gravel hill, and it just stopped. I checked the gears and they werent stuck or anything, and it doesnt make any noise when I hit the gas. So I reckon I shot the motor. I took the spur off, and the shaft wont even spin. I got like a 30 day warentee at the LHS, and I got it yesterday. So I am gonna take it back, and also get a mod motor, if they have one. BTW I was running stock, with a 6 cell Venom Racing pack.

[NitroCrackers]

is this a good battery, and will it fit?
http://www.dynamoelectrics.com/detail.aspx?ID=755 :confused:

oh, and the batt is 34x65x12cm

[Insane Rival]

Well I just traded the Mini in for another one, and kept my old body. Fresh new chassis.. :D

[FLYBOY7]

NitroC.... out of all the li-po cells being used in the mini-t right now, the best are the UnitedRC li-po's... check them out at unitedrc.com ...

i have run the Thunder Power 1900's and Kokam 1200's, which are both good, but the United RC/Apogee cells are the fastest hands down (and probably the most affordable as well)... they are much lighter than the TP's, which in a 10th or 8th scale r/c isn't that big of deal, but in the smaller lighter mini-t, weight is a huge deal.. the United's also put out killer voltage, much better than you'ld ever see in a 6 cell ni-mh pack...

you probably already know this, but if not, be ABSOLUTELY sure you use a lithium poly charger... regular chargers WILL cause fires on li-po cells...

be sure and let us know what you end up buying and how they work for you...

Tim Mohr

[NitroCrackers]

actually, i dont even have a mini-t yet :mad: lol.... im looking for one though! my cousin just bought one so i figured i would too, and i have about 100 buks now :o


edit: do you have a link to the United RC/Apogee cells? and what would be a good charger. 1 more question :p how long does it take to charge them?

- Anthony

[Insane Rival]

Hey man, dont be tring to get Lipos etc untill you get the truck, and try it with a regular 6 cell. See if its good enough for you, then move on to better stuff etc if its not. I love my Mini T, and its stock with a 6 cell Vemon pack. I think its almost time for another motor tho, something faster. I already burnt a stock one out.

[NitroCrackers]

hm... im not only buying them for their power, but run time also... if i dont end up buying a mini t, ill get some for my emaxx :)

[holshotracer]

i got the venom motor and installed it. and the only problem was that i had to grind the motor plate. with a losi five cell the first time that i pulled the trigger the truck pulled the biggest wheelie. i can't turn on pavement because the front tires are barely touching.

[Insane Rival]

Sounds too fast for me...but I still want one.. :D

[chevelledude33]

has anyone tried the trinty wild monster motor? i want some power but so many motors. no brushless.

[chevelledude33]

how long do these motors last? like the beast?

[dkj-M3]

hitec-55 servo saver for the mini
http://www.teamlosi.com/newprod/2004prods/minit-servosvr.htm

[FLYBOY7]

United stocks both regular ni-mh 2/3a's and li-po... www.unitedrc.com

Tim

btw... i haven't seen the issue yet, but check out the mini-t nat coverage in the July issue of RCCA...

[Insane Rival]

OK I am really ticked off. I have had bad luck so far with my Ts. This is the 2nd one, and the motor burnt out on it TOO. Why does Losi include such crappy motors in the kits? Anyways, does anyone have a spare stock motor they would sell or donate, or a better motor?

[verbal]

I just got a MiniT and I like it a lot. Looking foreward to updating it. Few questions though..

What's the best rechargable battery to get? I see a lot of 1100mah batteries. But I found this 2250mah battery (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=44025&item=3193691755&rd=1) on ebay. Is this a good or bad battery?

I had a little issue with my minit today. I bought it the other day and just put AAs in the receiver and car since I couldn't buy the rechargeable and charger right now. I used the fresh batteries for about 20-30 minutes. Today I took it out in my driveway, used it for about 5 minutes then started having problems. The car just stopped responding. I turned it and the controller off and on a couple times and it started working again, but it was really sluggish. When the car got a distance of about 10 feet away it would cut out. Sometimes on turns the motor would cut out for a second then start back up again. I did hit a few bumps and went over some rocks in my driveway. Did a few small jumps hitting the transition from the rocks to my driveway and went on the grass a few times. I'm hoping this is just a battery strength issue but I'm wondering if I should return it.

Does the minit come with the "straw" thing for the antenna? I didn't receive one.

Are there rechargeable batteries for the controller?

I live on a dirt road and half my driveway is gravel. What are the best mods I could do so I'm able to use the minit on my driveway and road without having problems? I assume oil shocks are a first, but what else?

[Insane Rival]

There is a tube for the antenne, it is clear. It has a little cut out on the side. A lot of people say shocks defiently help. I have a Venom Racing 6 cell. Be careful, the motors appearently fry easily, because I have fried 2 in 2 weeks. So do not run them too hard, or get a better motor.

[MBX4RR]

I couldnt find the attena tube at first either its in the styraphome(destroyed that one) that the mini-t comes in.

[Insane Rival]

Will Losi send me another motor for free? They need to, b/c the one they are putting in their kits suck ass. Is anyone else having problems with theirs?

[kenzo_1]

I have a question... I've gone through a couple of stock motors and wonder if it was because of the 7.2v battery? The stocker seemed fine with only 6 volts. (By the way, the team Orion moter kicks some butt for not alot of $$$). Anyone else frying the stockers with 7.2v?

[kenzo_1]

Hey guys, I just got a Mini T yesterday, and I love it. I went ahead and bought a Venom-Racing 6 cell, and a Losi mini-peak charger. I plan on getting about $40 worth of upgrades soon, what do you suggest?
The Oil Filled shocks are a must. One tip... I heard that these shocks leak. Mine did. Teflon tape used on the treads stopped the leaks. Putting the rear springs on the front and using the green (medium) springs from the rear spring kit seemed to work better than using many spacers on the shock body.

[Insane Rival]

If you would have read the posts, you would have seen that I just went through 2 motors runing 7.2v

[teampeter]

I fried mine on 5 cells, so you should get a better motor. Either the Beast from one18th.com(needs drilling,dremeling on the motor plate), Orion Baja(direct fit) or Graupner 300(motor plate mods needed). The Baja and Beast get great feedback and the Graupner gives a little better speed and won't burn out.

[teampeter]

What's a good Rx/ESC combo less than 100 bucks? I need to upgrade my servo badly(been through two stockers) but can't do much on my budget.

[TC3B3L3T3GT]

What's a good Rx/ESC combo less than 100 bucks? I need to upgrade my servo badly(been through two stockers) but can't do much on my budget.

The only ESC you could do that would be much better than stock is a Spy for $60. Otherwise you could go with the Airtonics FS-01 (I think that's the name), or the Duratrax micro esc, both would be around $30. Then get a decent small reciever (hitec makes a good one and there's always the Novak XXL) and a hitec HS-55 feather mini servo (should be about $25 or so), and put the top shaft from the Mini-T servo in that, and you're set to go.

[FLYBOY7]

someone asked about rechargeable transmitter batteries... heck yes they make'em... look for AA rechargables anywhere from Wal-mart to your LHS...

$100 for a speedo and receiver...

the best "affordable" speedo i know of that works well in the mini-t are the GM's.. like a V3R if you like reverse... or a V4 for foward only... they both can handle up to at least 8 cells, which means if you ever get crazy and throw in some serious batteries, they can take it... also, usually, you can find them for around $45... and they are some of the smallest speedo's you can find, especially in that price range... (small is good in the mini-t)....

btw... the Hitec HS-55 is the servo of choice in the Mini-t... but do NOT use the stock output gear... it seems to work, but will eventually give you problems... cut the stock HS-55 output shaft to the hex shape of the servo saver, or buy the Losi Hitec servo saver...

receivers... buy the XXL... or... you can buy a decent new radio that includes a receiver and probably a couple servos for not much more than a XXl... you might save money by buying a new transmitter... (ebay off the stock transmitter and electronics and extra servos the new trans will come with)...

Tim M

[CADesigns]

anyone have a recommendation for oil weight in the uprated shocks?

I put 20 in mine and my thoughts are: Front sags waaayyy too much, the springs don't even extend the full length of the shock travel which is wierd. The rear is probably fine, but if I stiffen the front I should stiffen the rear as well. Also with and uprated motor and battery pack there will probably be some more weight in the car so that shouldn't hurt it...

anyone??

[CADesigns]

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just for fun thats mine...

Mod List
-Losi Racing shock set w/ 20w shock oil
-Losi wheel bearing set
-Losi "smasher" chevron style rear tires
-Integy carbon fiber front shock tower
-Integy carbon fiber suspension plates
-custom econo AA batteries

[Insane Rival]

So I guess no one has a spare stock motor they arent using?

[TC3B3L3T3GT]

btw... the Hitec HS-55 is the servo of choice in the Mini-t... but do NOT use the stock output gear... it seems to work, but will eventually give you problems... cut the stock HS-55 output shaft to the hex shape of the servo saver, or buy the Losi Hitec servo saver...
Tim M

Is the Losi Hitec servo saver a mini-t special part, or is it their standard one?

[dub-c]

So I guess no one has a spare stock motor they arent using?


I have one I'm not using, but if you're having alot of trouble with the stock ones it might make sense to buy a baja, beast, or graupner speed 300. If you want my stock one let me know here or PM me (It may take a little for me to get back to you though, I'm only on here ~1-2 times a week.) I'll part with it for just the price of shipping.

[mathewj]

Hey All,

Well I am a bit of an older guy, used to race 1/10th scale electic buggies back when the RC/10 Team Car was big but dropped out of it for about a decade or so, still have two of my old cars (Mint RC10 Team edition, Losi Hydradrive conversion and colored chassis and a Tamiya Astute) however they just take up room in the closet and the wife gets pissed...happened to be in my dentists office and saw a blast from the past, RCCA as he is a subscriber which is when I saw the Mini T and it literally blew me away...now I have decided that I must have one and am considering selling my team car to finance the purchase, plus appease the wife as the mini is so much smaller and will take up virtually no room.

Just wondering how fast this thing is and if I will be happy with the speed out of the box? I plan on getting a BB kit for it at the start and then take it from there, but I don't want to sell the pride of my childhood (The Team car) for something that isn't as fun, thought about getting back into racing with the team car, but after reading all of the threads on other boards seems like my hardware is rather dated and the fact that upkeep took so much that with work and all I never had time..I like the plug and play aspect of the mini, and I figure I can hop it up a bit but would never consider racing it thus In wouldn't need as many parts and upkeep would be simple.

I had a bunch of those mini tamiya 1/24th scales back in the day but since they were all on road cars they got pretty boring.

any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks

[nitroracer987]

mini-ts go about 10mph out of the box, but a good battery pack will double that speed. they are extremely fun and are really durable. If you ever broke a part they are easy to find and are very cheap, you can also have it completely aluminum and it will never break. i would definatly buy a mini-t if i were you but thats just my opinion. do what you want and have fun either way. go to www.minioffroaders.com to find alot of talk about mini-ts and upgrades!

[nitroracer987]

forgot to mention www.one18th.com is a great site to.

[nitroracer987]

one more www.hobbyetc.com