Team Losi LST Monster Truck

[doesgo]

High-grade steel is good, too. Heavier than Ti, but cheap and very strong.

[dinohuntr]

Yeah, but all I need is at least one of those tiny screws, not the whole set.

Any ideas?

[doesgo]

I've got a socket-head screw that'll work fine, I just tested it on my LST. It won't match the others (it's got the black-oxide finish) but it'll get you back on the road.

From what I can tell it's a 2mm thread diameter and is 7mm in length. If you don't think you can find a screw locally, shoot me an e-mail at doesgo@slapmafro.com and I'll mail this one to you.

[dinohuntr]

Thank you doesgo. I'll let you know soon.

Another question: I just received new clutch springs and shoes today. What's the best way to get those darn things on?? I tried using a screwdriver to flex the spring back, but the tip of the spring hits the shaft. I will have to flex the spring back before sliding the shoe onto the pin, but then it's heck to get the spring's hole lined up with the pin.

Did that make sense?

Any tips??

[ALJR]

Thank you doesgo. I'll let you know soon.

Another question: I just received new clutch springs and shoes today. What's the best way to get those darn things on?? I tried using a screwdriver to flex the spring back, but the tip of the spring hits the shaft. I will have to flex the spring back before sliding the shoe onto the pin, but then it's heck to get the spring's hole lined up with the pin.

Did that make sense?

Any tips??

it made sense...

use an allen key to keep the spring in position in the clutch shoes..
slide one end on the clutch shoe onto the flywheel, while slidding out the allen key..
flex the clutch spring past the crank as you push the clutch shoe further on..
then fley the clutch spring past the clutch nut, futher removing the aleen key from the clutch shoe..

now did that make sense???

[Monsterbrad]

Ok where are we finding the screw set for this truck ????
I want a high grade set up graded that are longer so that I can use the lock nuts on everything like the newer ones have..
That mine does not and Losi does nothing about!!!
Also the clutch spring issue
There is a tool that horizon has that makes this process a ton easier I have heard ...
Check out there site or I have the part number at home..
I'll post it on here when I get back monday....

[mattmall]

YEsterday I was bashing my truck when all of a sudden it would just rev and barley move, I will be installing X_RAY clutch today but read on another forum that something in the tranny might have broke? I have had an issue with the truck n ot wanting to wheelie. WHen I take off it seems like it just doesn't move like it should? Help please I need to know what parts I need to get if it id in the tranny. I have to say I love this truck.

[dinohuntr]

I was wondering where my wheelies were, too. So I leaned out the LSN and HSN a little and my wheelies apeared. Just keep an eye on the smoke and temps.

I know some LST owners that have their slipper set near fully tight. Lot's of wheelies, but bad on drivetrain.

[dinohuntr]

it made sense...

use an allen key to keep the spring in position in the clutch shoes..
slide one end on the clutch shoe onto the flywheel, while slidding out the allen key..
flex the clutch spring past the crank as you push the clutch shoe further on..
then fley the clutch spring past the clutch nut, futher removing the aleen key from the clutch shoe..

now did that make sense???


That worked perfectly. Thanks!

[Monsterbrad]

I have to get the new tool for clutch changes
I hate changing the clutches around with allen wrench and notched screw driver....
anybody else tried one of these tools yet????

[doesgo]

I have and it's GREAT....for removing shoes on a three-shoe clutch. I haven't used it for installing shoes yet.

[ENJOiE]

Heres my LST

[Colt M4]

Sport werks makes a tool. And they also make a tool to get the exhaust springs on and off.

[doesgo]

Yep, I've got the Sportwerks clutch tool and exhaust spring tool, both are great. SH also sells the same clutch tool at a lower cost, but it might be easier to get the Sportwerks version from Horizon.

I never really had a big problem with exhaust springs and was hesitant to buy that tool, but I love it and I'm glad I bought it.

[Monsterbrad]

I want the new clutch tool also...
I will have it
I must!!!!!
Horizon has it

[ENJOiE]

Hey gonna get that Novarossi 28 but need to sell my Mach 26? Anyone intersted? I know i am not supposed to say that here but this seems to be the aread where people wuold be intersted in that? Its got about 8-10 tanks not even really totally through break in? Heat cycled and I KNOW how to do it. Took my sweet time! New head and head button.(the reason is because i scratched the old head when tryiong to put a hole in the body? Then it was just a small scratch so i decided to try and make it polished allum? BIG MISTAKE! Dont try it!) Anyway got a new head and button on ebay for 20 dollars! Has only been on ebgine for 2 tanks. NEver ran more then 2 tanks at a time. And that was even done like once! ALWAYS used after run, and 20% sidewinder. $100.00 with free 3 day UPS shipping! Or B/O? Let me know. Looks brand new! Running really strong and better every time it is used! Starts rihgt up!

[7thgendman]

Then it was just a small scratch so i decided to try and make it polished allum? BIG MISTAKE! Dont try it!)


WHY NOT???? I did the same. Haven't run the truck yet like this. Just wondering!!!

[Monsterbrad]

I would love to have another engine but I just can't don't have the cash..
I will give ya 50 bucks for it if you don't sell it...
you will like the rossi 28 they are great engines!!!!!!!!

[gtracer32]

Is there any aftermarket bodies for this truck? just curious!

[ALJR]

Is there any aftermarket bodies for this truck? just curious!

you did ZERO research on this topic before posting this, didn't you :)

read through the last 6 or so pages of this thread and you should find some bodies...

[dinohuntr]

you did ZERO research on this topic before posting this, didn't you :)

read through the last 6 or so pages of this thread and you should find some bodies...

Ha ha... so true.

I was looking forward to getting the HPI Jeep body for my LST, but the new F650 body looks even nicer, and it looks like it will fit better (a bit larger). Part #PRO319300

Man, I snapped both arms and the hub carrier yesterday. High gear, WOT, huge rock... crack! The only thing holding the wheel on was the Lunsford titanium turnbuckle. It was unscathed!

[Monsterbrad]

dino
Hey thats awesome
Glad to hear somebody is puting this truck through the paces!
I have a new engine to break in I am going to wait for warmer weather..
Just can't get the rossi 28 outa my mind though

[Colt M4]

Hey have you seen those tires Losi has on that LST on the stock rim on their website. It is under option parts list. They don't have those tires on the option list. They look like monster king pin tires. Anybody heard anything about these new tires and when they are coming out?

[ENJOiE]

aNYONE HAVE THE RECCOMENDED NEEDLE SETTING FOR THE NOVAROSSI 28 3 PORT PULLSTART? THE SETTINGS FOR THE REX OR TOP WILL ALSO WORK. ITS THE N528XSP. I NEED TO GET CLOSE ENOUGH TO RUN IT JUST ALITTLE SO I CAN THEN FINE TUNE? PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU ARE RUNNING IN YOUR ENGINES AND THE YOUR CLIMATE AND ALTITUDE? OR IF ANYONE CAN RECCOMEND A SETTING? please help!!!

[ENJOiE]

How you like my LST. I painted the body and have reently also added, Novaracing head on Novarossi 28, allum. adjustable shoes, Proline Bowties, Allum Hexes, 2 1200 battery packs. i will throw the pics of what it loks like now up tommarow. But CHECK OUT THOSE TITANIUM NTRADE SHOCK SHAFTS AND SHOCKS!!!

[ENJOiE]

Also forgot to mention the Losi Adjustable Threaded Shock Bodies, W/ Losi 4.0 Springs, Titanium Nitrade Shafts. Soon to be added: Titanuim Nitrade Gears Set, Carbon Fiber SSG all 3 Top Plates, 3 Allum Hard Anodized Skid Plates, Sway Bar Kit, and Titanium Battery cover. I am wainting for them from Nitrohouse.com. You can pay them through paypal!!!!

[Monsterbrad]

Looks sweet!
Mine is all ready for the new Mach to be broken in.
Maybe tomorrow after racing.
Truck looks so good when its all together

[ENJOiE]

I actually dremeled the black pait of the stock pipe. Thats a stock pipe. Takes about 2 hours with Dremel drill, steel wool, and polishing cloth. Looks alright! Better then spending the 65 dollars for the polished pipe! Gets alot hotte though? Burnt my hand last nihgt!

[ENJOiE]

OH, i also forgot to ask if anyone know the stock reccomended Novarossi N528XSP 3 POrt Pullstart needle settings are? I guess the same setting would be found on the Top or REX equal to this engine? PLEASE HELP ME OUT HERE!!! I need to know the reccomended or factory settings? PLEAS ELET ME KNOW AND EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA OR NOW THE ANSWER OF THE SETINGS! Or if you just have an idea of what they would be? Thanks

[Colt M4]

ENJOiE did you take the reverse out of your truck? and did you take the stuff inside the tranny out? Has anybody tried Werks power clutch in their truck yet?

[Monsterbrad]

I had the ofna composit shoes in mine I liked them
I have second run factory ones in there now they seem to be better than the originals cause my buddy has the stockers still in and over a gallon.
Also has the stock drive shafts.
Has anybody noticed that steering binds turning left a little.
I did whats the deal with that?

[ENJOiE]

I took the reverse servo out of my truck. I did not need to take the reverse gears? I guess i could to save alittle weight but whatever? Also DO NOT GET A WERKS CLUTCH! I was in the market for a clutch and thought I wanted the best like I do with everythig else? I was told by a guy trying to sell one not to bother as it would be eaten up by a monster truck? Maybe not the Maxx or Revo but a Big Block LST for sure! He said it would eat the shoes up fast! He said to definiltey go with alluminum? I mean i doubt he would say that unless it was true? Now instead of him making $70.00 on me he was now making nothing as he did not have the Allum shoes i wanted? I figured if I was going with Allum shoes i was gonna get that Nova Adjustable Allum LST shoes on ebay! I got them now. Check em out on ebay or look up NovaRacing heads/ Look under his other items and you will see the shoes. They have litle screws in them to adjust the weight wich in turn adjusts the timing? Anyway they are only 20 dollars with shipping! Cant beat that!

[ENJOiE]

Speaking of clutch shoes i have a question. I have Allum shoes in m LST now. I had bought a set of Mugen 1.0 and had a problem? I mean it was a dumb mistake but I wanted to know if any of you ahve changed the springs in your LST and if you are using Allum shoes then what springs are you using? Teh Mugen 1.0 springs I was told to get for the LST? But they are shorter then the stock LST springs? Does that matter? Can anyone reccomend springs for me to use with my LST clutch but now using Allum shoes? I woud really like the help here? Doe sit matter that the Mugen springs are shorter?

[Monsterbrad]

I have heard mixed things about aluminum shoes!
The Mugen ones are good!
I tried a pair on my GS SUT and I fried them in 5 tanks.
They were all melted and stuff.
I like the composit shoes from ofna or mugen with 1.0 springs
Not to say that aluminum shoes might not work its all opinion here

[Colt M4]

Don't aluminum shoes really wear down your clutch bell. Like twice as quick as composite. I use mugen composite with 1.0 springs. If I go aluminum should I go mugen or nova?

[jmangler1]

Hey Monsterbrad,
Maby you can help me I'm kinda of stuck on 2 trucks and dont know what one to get and I see that you have the both of them so figured you can help me choose. I want a LSP or a LST but dont konw what one to get. I will be raceing both but I'm also going to get a buggy(Jammin X-1 CR) to race. Do you think I should just get the LST since the handleing of the LSP will be similar to a buggy and the handling of the LST would be alot different then a buggy/LSP so I might be alittle funner to drive. I so confused! I know the LSP will be faster on track then the LST but is it that much faster when the LST is set-up for race? Plus I would think it would be alittle funner to drive being that it can rip wheelies and stuff like that. I'm more of a track guy tho, not much for bashin, I get bord quick when goofing off in the yard!

Thanks

[Monsterbrad]

jmangler1
Hey all I can tell you having both trucks and all is you have a very hard decision to make.
The LST is a true monster truck and is a blast to drive.
The LSP is an awesome all around racer and that but not that much of a monster truck some say it is but I am not going to say that.
The LST is a great truck I would say get that for a basher kinda racer and get the buggy for racing thats what they are for.
I race my LSP only it does not see the street.
As far a 1/8 scale buggies I would go with the Mayhem work with it a little and they are great from what I am hearing. plus they share diffs with the LST.
Just depends on what you are planning to do with these 2 trucks.
They are completely different animals as far as I am concerned.
LSP= Full Race
LST= Hell of a nice basher maybe a little race but just a blast to drive!
private message me if you need me to go into it more.
Not to talk the LST down at all but the LSP and the LST hands down on the track LSP its just a better racer.
thats just my take on it.

[Colt M4]

What is a LSP?

[jmangler1]

Thanks just wanted your opinion since you have both! You were very helpfull!

[doesgo]

Colt, it's a Hot Bodies Lightning Stadium Pro. It's a truggy that was originally built as a truggy rather than a converted buggy like the SUT. It shares many parts with the Lightning buggy, but not as many as most truggies do with their buggy counterpart.

[doesgo]

Enjoie, I'm using Mugen aluminum shoes and 1.1 springs on my LST and I like it quite a bit. I might switch to 1.0 springs to drop the stall speed a little, but overall the 1.1s are pretty good. Definitely better than stock!

[Keith-OH]

I need a little help here guys. A guy I work with just bought a LST. His front tie rods ends keep poping out when making turns. He is just braking it in and not doing anything other then driving it 1/4-1/2 throttle on flat ground. Is this a common issue with this trucks? Each time we pop them back on and you can hear them click when the ball goes in.

Thanks,

Keith

[Colt M4]

Hey did you guys ever hear of Tsais pipes. They came out with a pipe specially for the LST. Is this a good brand?

[pinolelst]

I need a little help here guys. A guy I work with just bought a LST. His front tie rods ends keep poping out when making turns. He is just braking it in and not doing anything other then driving it 1/4-1/2 throttle on flat ground. Is this a common issue with this trucks? Each time we pop them back on and you can hear them click when the ball goes in.

Thanks,

Keith


Never heard of that particular problem before.There was a problem with early trucks where the ball ends were stripping from the a-arms but they started putting nuts on them and that solved the problem.Maybe they'
re worn from removing and replacing.Maybe buy some replacement ends and try them to see if they don't work better.

[dag32]

I took the reverse servo out of my truck. I did not need to take the reverse gears? I guess i could to save alittle weight but whatever? Also DO NOT GET A WERKS CLUTCH! I was in the market for a clutch and thought I wanted the best like I do with everythig else? I was told by a guy trying to sell one not to bother as it would be eaten up by a monster truck? Maybe not the Maxx or Revo but a Big Block LST for sure! He said it would eat the shoes up fast! He said to definiltey go with alluminum? I mean i doubt he would say that unless it was true? Now instead of him making $70.00 on me he was now making nothing as he did not have the Allum shoes i wanted? I figured if I was going with Allum shoes i was gonna get that Nova Adjustable Allum LST shoes on ebay! I got them now. Check em out on ebay or look up NovaRacing heads/ Look under his other items and you will see the shoes. They have litle screws in them to adjust the weight wich in turn adjusts the timing? Anyway they are only 20 dollars with shipping! Cant beat that!

ENJOiE, can you explain exactly how to take out the reversing system? did you have to lock it in foreward somehow? I emailed Adam Drake sbout his transmission inside the XRC issue 111, and he said it was a prototype foreward only tranmission. I can't wait till that comes out but till then I would like to do what you did. Thanks in advance for your or anyone who reads this help. dag32

[Monsterbrad]

Keith oh
The rod end thing!
Here is how it goes.
After they have blown off a few times the plastic gets stretched out and the only way to solve the problem is to get new ones.
On the first run LST's like mine none of the rods or anything have lock nuts on them so they work there way lose then have slop and some have broken outa the plastic mine have not cause i watch them and tighten them as needed seeing how I have the first version but I fixed the problem with lock nuts on the rear the front I have had no problems with.

[dinohuntr]

Question: Why are so many of you removing the reverse from your LSTs? The only reason I can think of is for racing.

I ask because I use my reverse a lot! I do a lot of technical driving and crawling. In fact. I'll bet my LST is in low gear 80% of the time.

Oh also, if you're thinking of driving your LSTs in the snow, take my advice and don't do it! I had a blast in my back yard. 3 inches of new powder! Woo hoo! However, the entire truck was encased in ice and snow, and now I'm tearing the entire thing apart. I had water in the tranny, in the carb, in the clutch and in the slipper. Probably in the diffs as well.

It was fun, but not worth it! :)

[ALJR]

i am also using aluminum clutch (nova w/o any added weight) shoes and mugen 1.0 springs.. they grab great, but do require a little maintenance.. after 15-20 tanks of fuel, the aluminum shoes start to mushroom (the worn edges start to fold over). its not really a big deal. you just remove the clutch bell, pull the shoes off and clean up the edges.. then your back in buinsess.. btw, while the bell is off, clean it the inside with a bit of fine sandpaper to remove any glazing (oil residue, dirt, aluminum dust and basically anything else thats cooked onto it)

i never had any problems with the bell wearing-out.. actually, the inside is in better condition than the outside.. prolly do to the fact the bell is hardened steel and the shoes are softer aluminum..

[Colt M4]

What aluminum Clutch shoes should i get if i want aluminum ones?

[ALJR]

What aluminum Clutch shoes should i get if i want aluminum ones?

i have used the ofna and nova shoes.. i felt the ofna shoes wore out quicker, im guessing there made from softer 6061 aluminum, rather than the harder 7075 aluminum that nova uses

[Colt M4]

What about the Mugen ones are they good. And don't aluminum were out the Clutch bell quicker.

[Monsterbrad]

The aluminum ones I tried just burred up and made a mess of the clutch bell.
I have had better luck with good composit ones from mugen of ofna for that matter.
1.0 springs are good for the most part but .9 are good also.
Just depends on what kinda stall speed you want.
more rpm before the clutch engages or less!

[Colt M4]

What about the 1.1 Springs? I run the Mugen composite with 1.0 springs but I want a little more grab.

[doesgo]

I'm running the 1.1 Mugen springs with Mugen aluminum shoes and they grab nice and hard!

[TwYsTeD]

anyone know where i can get the mugen 1.1 shoes my lhs is out and said they will not have any until mid march the other lhs i go to does not even carry them... or is there another alternative???? can't wait only 2.5 hours left of work and i can start my putting together my new ride :D

[Monsterbrad]

try racers edge composit or ofna I have had them both and like them both.
Can't wait to break in the new engine its like having the truck new again.
So how are you guys breaking them in?
I have my way but lets see how you guys the ones that have been doing this for a long time say??????????????????
any good links would be cool to
I want to read alot about break in.
I have many conflicts with a couple people about the break in process for the new engines.

[doesgo]

I got my Mugen stuff from Ace Hardware Hobbies. I think.

I do the heat-cycle method on all my engines.

[Monsterbrad]

Well i am breaking them in with pleanty of oil comming out and 200 degress a bunch of times around 8 times or so pull the plug if there is no pinch start tuning for power just keeping in mind that it takes about a gallon to break in the engine fully.
Anybody having trouble with there steering binding up????
I know i asked this before but

[Colt M4]

Hey Doesgo don't you have problems with the Mugen aluminum ones Monsterbrad said his just burned up?

[doesgo]

Not yet, Colt. I've only got a couple tanks on them, however. Haven't had much luck bashing lately. :( If you want, you can see what little LST action we've gotten, and why we've gotten so little, in our two latest videos ("Cold 2" and "11") at www.slapmafro.com.

[Monsterbrad]

I love the LST don't get me wrong but it does have its weak points and you guys at slap ma from know how to pound on **** like me.
This truck is just not proven tough to me yet.
Kinda makes me upset a little cause Losi has a good line of vehicles.

[Colt M4]

Hey if any of you guys want to buy a the team losi steel conversion gear set, I am selling a set in Selling forum.

[Monsterbrad]

How much?
I know that Horizon has the gears but they are like 75 bucks or so I think.
Kinda expensive and you can buy a few sets of plastics for this price.
Anybody try the truck in gravel after installing the new gear cover for the back of the stock gear cover!
Mine now has one to protect my already messed up stock gears from rocks.
They are all nice and pointy!
Still running them though

[Colt M4]

80 Dollars shipped no insurance.

[Monsterbrad]

DOn't have the cash right now but i will think about it.
I think that my stock steering servos are getting a little tired already cuase I have more steeing tight then left.
Plus the arms are binding a little to the left and I can not figure it out.
I might tear the entire front of the truck off before I break in the new engine.
Just so that I can get the steering back to how it was when it was new.
Also has anybody seem the new brake shoes for this truck like Drake runs.
I would really like a set if they are not to expensive.

[tmaxxster4375]

The new brake pads are awsome, I have them installed, only about 4 bucks.

[Colt M4]

Hey what set-ups are you guys running on your trucks? I am using yellow springs but I am wondering if they are too stiff for racing.

[Monsterbrad]

The new brake pads are awsome, I have them installed, only about 4 bucks.


Where did you get them at?
I want them if they are that in expensive!

[tmaxxster4375]

I got them from stormer hobbies, part # 3606 I beleave.

[Monsterbrad]

I will have to check that out cause the stock brakes after a while just dont' seem to work very well.
This seems like a great idea and will work well..

[Colt M4]

Lowered the Price of the Steel gears down to 75 dollars if you are interested.

[2DMaxLST]

I took the reverse servo out of my truck. I did not need to take the reverse gears? I guess i could to save alittle weight but whatever? Also DO NOT GET A WERKS CLUTCH! I was in the market for a clutch and thought I wanted the best like I do with everythig else? I was told by a guy trying to sell one not to bother as it would be eaten up by a monster truck? Maybe not the Maxx or Revo but a Big Block LST for sure! He said it would eat the shoes up fast! He said to definiltey go with alluminum? I mean i doubt he would say that unless it was true? Now instead of him making $70.00 on me he was now making nothing as he did not have the Allum shoes i wanted? I figured if I was going with Allum shoes i was gonna get that Nova Adjustable Allum LST shoes on ebay! I got them now. Check em out on ebay or look up NovaRacing heads/ Look under his other items and you will see the shoes. They have litle screws in them to adjust the weight wich in turn adjusts the timing? Anyway they are only 20 dollars with shipping! Cant beat that!


I wonder if the guy who told you that has ever used the Werks Clutch???

Here's mine after over three gallons with one set of shoes and no adjustments past the initial setup.....
http://www.dennisnadams.com/tmaxx/LST/20050114_clutch_9_14%20(Medium).JPG

[hulkster]

Lowered the Price of the Steel gears down to 75 dollars if you are interested.

Check your PM's

[ALJR]

2DMaxLST, what vehicle is that clutch installed in?

[2DMaxLST]

2DMaxLST, what vehicle is that clutch installed in?

My LST.
http://www.dennisnadams.com/tmaxx/LST/clutch5.jpg

[2DMaxLST]

Here is my current installation.

http://www.dennisnadams.com/tmaxx/LST/HP_Build_9_151%20(Medium).JPG

[Colt M4]

2DMAXLST so you recommend the werks power clutch. Does it work well? I see you bought the Hi performance plates. I bought those they are really nice.

[2DMaxLST]

2DMAXLST so you recommend the werks power clutch. Does it work well? I see you bought the Hi performance plates. I bought those they are really nice.

If complete tunability (I run 2 Carbon and 2 Rulon shoes) and almost 4 gallons now with those shoes sounds good to you then go with the Werks clutch. I did shim the clutchbell as you can see in my first picture and I dremeled the top plate slightly to make it fit.

[Colt M4]

How come you had to dremel the top plate to make it fit? Isn't it the clutch size as the stock one because I do not want to be dremeling a brand new hard andozied chassis.

[2DMaxLST]

How come you had to dremel the top plate to make it fit? Isn't it the clutch size as the stock one because I do not want to be dremeling a brand new hard andozied chassis.


It's a very tiny bit just to ensure there is no rubbing. It was so minor I did it to my Carbon with a little sanding drum on the dremel.

[Colt M4]

Do you have to dremel it? Could I get away without dremeling it?

[Monsterbrad]

U might be able to put a shim behind the crush cone on the flywheel to get the fly wheel away from the engine more.
I am not sure though
THe dremel is a great tool though don't be afraid of it.
Just take your time.
Or go with composit shoes and 1.0 springs they work great as well.
I had over a gallon on the composit shoes!

[ALJR]

not exactly sure what your trying to accomplish. but you can put a shim behing the flywheel top move it out. but in doing so, you may misalighn the cd to spur mesh..

[WorldOfNoise]

That settles it. I'm getting an LST on Friday! thanx to everyone for thier posts, shure helped a newb like me out, I read all 34 pages! So just to double check;
1. Check for a washer
2. Clean the clutch bell with brake cleaner
3. Go easy on break-in
4. Enjoy

If I've forgot anything any tips would be greatly appreciated. Man the proline F-650 body is mean looking!

[Monsterbrad]

worldofnoise
nice name!
any way you will love this truck!
Just know you limits with it but if you push it further ler us know!
I am just waiting for spring to get the brand new Mach broke in!
Can't wait

[Colt M4]

2DMAXLST how did you pay for that carbon fiber chasis and is it the team losi chassis?
I have the Hard andozied but I am interested in the graphite.

[WorldOfNoise]

Colt, I think I saw one of those carbonfiber maindecks on e-bay item # 5956872935. Dont know if it's the same one as 2DMAX's

[TwYsTeD]

Colt,
i have the holeshot engineering chassis its a lot cheaper only 75.00 and you get the two top plates andits just as good..on another forum they showed comparison photos its real light weight i have not put it together yet because i just got it in the mail so this week sometime im gonna try to do it ...

[2DMaxLST]

Colt,
i have the holeshot engineering chassis its a lot cheaper only 75.00 and you get the two top plates andits just as good..on another forum they showed comparison photos its real light weight i have not put it together yet because i just got it in the mail so this week sometime im gonna try to do it ...

I have all of the Team Losi HP parts including the Carbon top plates. Now that Hole Shot has all the top plates in Carbon I would go that route now.

[Monsterbrad]

I noticed for the first time the other night that the rear of this truck flexes a little what the deal with that?
Just curious if anybody else has noticed this its no biggy!
Have the crowd pleaser 2.0 body all cut and trimmied ready for paint.

[afunnkymunnky]

Finally did it!! Meet the proud owner of Losi LST # 012995 So far so good!! I don't see a washer? Is it possible I do not have one? Break in going great 6 tanks so far. Soon I will be looking for the wheelies!! I have been reading this forum for a while and I want to thank all of you and your hints. This truck will make a fine companion to my Revo! More to come.

[Monsterbrad]

Well my first batch engine did not have the washer on it when I rebuilt it and my newer engine that I got off ebay had the washer!
Make sire that you look really really close at the rod where it connects to the crank thats where the little washer will be and sometimes it can be over looked!
Glad that we could help out with your decision now all we have to do is get you converted to an all BIG BLOCK collection and you will be set.
:-)

[Monsterbrad]

Everybody is happy with this truck no posts!
thats a good thing!

[doesgo]

My truck #7177 had the washer in the engine. Weird how some didn't at first, then they added the washer!

Haven't had much of a chance to get out and do any bashing or racing with the LST, unfortunately. Come on, spring!

[Monsterbrad]

doesgo
thats what I am waiting for some spring like weather for the LST.
Brand new engine
Changed fuels to odonnnel 20% race
seems to run well in my Mach's and the MGT likes it too.
what fuel is anybody else running?

[doesgo]

I'm running Trinity Monster Horsepower 20% in my HPI .12SS to my Fantom .27 and everything in between. I've considered switching to 30% in some of my big-blocks, but everything has been running very reliably and consistently on this stuff, I can't convince myself to switch.

[ENJOiE]

Hey guys. Well check out these pics of my finished LSt, well almost finished? I need a Proline Crowdpleazer to go with it? Anyway ehres whats om it!
Novaorssi 28 3 Port
Carbon Fiber SSG Top Plates(all 3!!)
Losi HIGH Performance Anodized Skidplates(all 3!!)
Team Losi Allum Adjustable Shock Bodies
Team Losi Titanium Nitrade Shock Shafts
Losi White 4.0 Springs
Polished Tuned Pipe
NovaRacing Cooling Head
NovaRacing 3 Shoe Allum Adjustable Clutch
NovaRacing 14mm Allum Hexxes
Losi Allum Anodized Lightweight Engine Mounts
Proline 40 Series Bowties and Velocity Dishes
RCScrewz Stainless Screw Set
Novak XXL Reciever
22/64 Gear Change
Dubro Allum Fuel Filter
GPM II 2 Stage Air Filter

I think thats it? I know I am missing something? Anyway thats the most of it! Its bad right!!! NONONO!! Well yes it is awesome but I am having some touble fellas!!!
Now I put it together after getting the parts. I started it right up and when i pull the trigger it moves or well jumps forward as it should at first and then seems to be slipping somewhere? Menaing it moves and then seems like the clutch or tranny is slipping and the gears spin faster along with a higher RPM but it isa not moving anywhere? Its not hitting second? Not even close? It does about 10 MPH if that? It should be doing closer to 50? It jumps with authority at first! Almost a wheelie but the fades very fast?
PLEASE PELASE PLEASE HELP ME!!! I need some suggestions? I checked the clutch, tranny diffs and everything but still no better? To me it seems like the cutch is lsipping somehow but I pu all the priginal stuff in it to check ad it still does it? The only diffrence would have been the new engine but that cant be it rihgt? I mean it cant be the engine? ANYWAY PLEASE HELP!!
CAnd post your pics of the BAD ASS LST'S you all have! Because even though it is not working right now it is STILL SWEEEEEEET!!!!!! Let me know if ANYONE CAN HELP PLEASE!!!!
EMAIL ME PLEASE IF YOU CNA HELP!!! onlyalone@comcast.net

[ENJOiE]

I have the LST wich I am posting pics of. I am having some serious problems rihgt now? I finally got it together and when i give it gas it jumps at first like it should and then immediatley slips like the clutch is not grabbing or somethign is slipping somewhere? Basically I pull the trigger and it is fine for like a second and gets to about 8 MPH as it should and the all of a suddne the engine keeps reving higher but it starts to slow down and then slips? Its like it is not cathching somewhere?
I took it to the LHS and he could not figure it out? To me it seems like the clutch? So i took out the new clutch parts and replaced it with the od ones? So now the ONLY diffrence between the truck when it worked FLAWLESSLY and now is the engine? And the engine is running better then good! So it makes no sense? It worked fine before I took it apart to add alot of hop ups to? But the Hop Ups all hae nothing to do with the drivetrain except the clutch shoes and springs? But I changed them back to the original ones that i used when it worked fine and the same thign happened?
I AM VERY DESPERATE ADN AM PEN ATO SUGGESTIONS!!!! ANYONE PLEASE PELASE HELP!!!! Email me anytime and please email me if you have an idea?
onlyalone@comcast.net

[ENJOiE]

INcludes the following upgrades or Hop Ups. Oh and sorry for listing this twice? Could not get the pics in the first post? Anyway:

LST
Novarossi N528XSP 3 Port
NovaRacing Allum Cooling Head
Novak XXL Receiver
Team Losi Polished Tuned Pipe
Carbon Fiber SSG Top Plates!!! SICK!!! All 3 of them!!!
Proline 40 Series Bowties and Velocity Dishes
Team Losi High Performance Lightweight Anodized Allum Skids! All 3 of them!!
Team Losi Allum Anodized Adjustable Shock Bodies
Team Losi Titanium Nitrade Shock Shafts
Team Losi 4.0 Springs
NovaRacing Allum Adjustable Clutch Shoes w/OFNA Springs
NovaRacing 14mm Allum Hexxes
RCScrewz Stainless Screw Set
Dubro Fuel Filter
GPM II Anodized 2 Stage Air Filter

Thats it for now? i know there is some more but I am forgetting? Anyway check it out!!! {ost your LST pics PLEASE!!! Lets see thoise MONSTER LST'S!!!!! The BADDEST Monster Truck Built!!!

[ENJOiE]

LST Pic #2!!!! Check out that Carbon Fiber SSG!!!! ITS SOOOO SWEET!!!

[ENJOiE]

LST PIC #3!! Check out the Losi High Performance Skids!!! The truck is much lighter because of the Skids and Carbon Fiber Top Plates!!! All the metal that came on the truck stock was replaced by lightweight Alluminum skids and Carbon Fiber!!!! KILLER LOOKING!!!! To bad its not working right? Cannnot figure out why it is slipping? i checked everything and so did the LHS!!!! SUCKS!!! But at least it is pretty to look at?

[Monsterbrad]

Looks sweet just don't pound those wheels to much!
They are crap and will bend in the centers.
Trucks looks sweet though.
As far as the slipping thing I would say check the slipper carefully.

[WorldOfNoise]

Did you check your tranmission High-Low selector range? My truck did that same sort of thing right out of the box, it was not "locked" in to the clip.

[paulcooper31]

doesgo
thats what I am waiting for some spring like weather for the LST.
Brand new engine
Changed fuels to odonnnel 20% race
seems to run well in my Mach's and the MGT likes it too.
what fuel is anybody else running?
hi all paul calling from the uk.i use 25% odonnel which also seems to run well.i have only had my lst a few weeks so i am still trying to get to grips with it.i still have it as standard but would like to get some sort of cover for underneath as it is quite open eh?? any ideas??

[doesgo]

What's quite open? The chassis in general? If that's your concern, don't be. doesn't hurt anything at all.

[ENJOiE]

Hey Fellas. Well i checked everything!! I took everything apart and put it back together again and still it is slipping somewhere? ACTUALLY its doing this: When you give it gas it seems to be reaching its top speed but the top speed is about 15 MPH? Almost like it is geared VERY high pr something? I checked everything? The slipper is new, the clutch is new, and I just cannot get it? I called LOsi and they said its eighter the tranny slipping or the one way bearing in the 2 speed? Thats the ONLY thing I have not replaced or rebuilt? I hope thats it? Bercause more then slipping now it seems that it is hitting its top speed and its top speed is VERY low! Thats the best way to explain it? If you rev the engine almost all the way it seems to slip alittle but if you hae it half throttle or less it is just revving VERY hihg, and grabbing but not moving to fast? I mean its got power though? I tried to run it up a cinder block type ledge and it ripped right up it easily? I JUST DONT UNDERSTAND!@!!!! I mean if it were the one way wouldn't it not be woring at all? I am soooo confused??? PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!!

[fishfrmr]

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/152243/Jh16053.jpg
above is a link to my modified LST

Here what I have on it
Siro .27 racer with trinity monster head.

Hardcore: main chassis, upper chassis plates, bulkhead plates, upper and lower hingepin plates, and the battery holder.

Losi: hi-pref front,middle,and center skid plates, threaded shocks, tini shock shafts, hi-cap fuel tank, hi-pref brakes, tini pinion and spur gears, and yellow springs.

Jr 8800s throttle/brake servo
Mip cvds
dynamite: axle carriers, brake/reverse arms, fuel tank posts, steering bellcrank

proline 23mm 40 series velocity rims with bowties

I think that is it, there might be more, want to get steering servos yet.

[Monsterbrad]

Hey Fellas. Well i checked everything!! I took everything apart and put it back together again and still it is slipping somewhere? ACTUALLY its doing this: When you give it gas it seems to be reaching its top speed but the top speed is about 15 MPH? Almost like it is geared VERY high pr something? I checked everything? The slipper is new, the clutch is new, and I just cannot get it? I called LOsi and they said its eighter the tranny slipping or the one way bearing in the 2 speed? Thats the ONLY thing I have not replaced or rebuilt? I hope thats it? Bercause more then slipping now it seems that it is hitting its top speed and its top speed is VERY low! Thats the best way to explain it? If you rev the engine almost all the way it seems to slip alittle but if you hae it half throttle or less it is just revving VERY hihg, and grabbing but not moving to fast? I mean its got power though? I tried to run it up a cinder block type ledge and it ripped right up it easily? I JUST DONT UNDERSTAND!@!!!! I mean if it were the one way wouldn't it not be woring at all? I am soooo confused??? PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!!



Check to make sure that you are in high gear sounds like you are in low gear!
Hope this helps
make sure the the gear slector is clicked all the way in also!

[ENJOiE]

Hey! Hey FISHFRNR NICE LST!!!! Thats a gergeous truck man!!!!I love seeeing killer LST's~~~ Mine is badass but not friggin working rihgt now!!! That engine is supposed to be hands down the sickest for the LST??? Is it? My Nova .28 has SICK torque!! I mena I can see how sick it is and the truck is not even working to about 30% of its potential!!! Losi also said the Nova 28 is a baddass motor and should be a HUGE diffrence I would notice!!!
Anyway MONSTERDBRAD Its DEFINITLEY not a simple little problem i am missing? I checked that like within the first minut I noticed the problem?? And check it all the time still? This truck has been like this for about 3 weeks now and even the LOCAL HOBBY SHOP was baffled??? Either the bearing is shot or something??? Like I said its like the truck is hitting top speed but that top speed is being about 15 MPH and NOT hitting 2nd gear at all? Brand new 2 speed clutch to so thats not it either? I dont get it? HELP ME BEFORE I SHOOT MYSLEF!!!! Sucks to dump over 600 dollars more into the LST for it not to work? I shoudl have left it stock! Stock the LST smoked all other monsters!!!!

[fishfrmr]

The .27 sirio I put in is just awsome. The torque is just unreal. The power is something else, this truck just rips, I can't wait till it is fully broken in. I have about 1/2 gallon thru it and the engine is still really tight.

[paulcooper31]

What's quite open? The chassis in general? If that's your concern, don't be. doesn't hurt anything at all.
ok cheers, was just worried about getting dust etc inside the truck

[Monsterbrad]

Hey! Hey FISHFRNR NICE LST!!!! Thats a gergeous truck man!!!!I love seeeing killer LST's~~~ Mine is badass but not friggin working rihgt now!!! That engine is supposed to be hands down the sickest for the LST??? Is it? My Nova .28 has SICK torque!! I mena I can see how sick it is and the truck is not even working to about 30% of its potential!!! Losi also said the Nova 28 is a baddass motor and should be a HUGE diffrence I would notice!!!
Anyway MONSTERDBRAD Its DEFINITLEY not a simple little problem i am missing? I checked that like within the first minut I noticed the problem?? And check it all the time still? This truck has been like this for about 3 weeks now and even the LOCAL HOBBY SHOP was baffled??? Either the bearing is shot or something??? Like I said its like the truck is hitting top speed but that top speed is being about 15 MPH and NOT hitting 2nd gear at all? Brand new 2 speed clutch to so thats not it either? I dont get it? HELP ME BEFORE I SHOOT MYSLEF!!!! Sucks to dump over 600 dollars more into the LST for it not to work? I shoudl have left it stock! Stock the LST smoked all other monsters!!!!

CALL LOSI DIRECT!
Speed Zone has there number!
call Bill there tell him brad told you to call
ask him for the number for LOSI direct he will hook you up
maybe that will help

[ALJR]

Hey! Hey FISHFRNR NICE LST!!!! Thats a gergeous truck man!!!!I love seeeing killer LST's~~~ Mine is badass but not friggin working rihgt now!!! That engine is supposed to be hands down the sickest for the LST??? Is it? My Nova .28 has SICK torque!! I mena I can see how sick it is and the truck is not even working to about 30% of its potential!!! Losi also said the Nova 28 is a baddass motor and should be a HUGE diffrence I would notice!!!
Anyway MONSTERDBRAD Its DEFINITLEY not a simple little problem i am missing? I checked that like within the first minut I noticed the problem?? And check it all the time still? This truck has been like this for about 3 weeks now and even the LOCAL HOBBY SHOP was baffled??? Either the bearing is shot or something??? Like I said its like the truck is hitting top speed but that top speed is being about 15 MPH and NOT hitting 2nd gear at all? Brand new 2 speed clutch to so thats not it either? I dont get it? HELP ME BEFORE I SHOOT MYSLEF!!!! Sucks to dump over 600 dollars more into the LST for it not to work? I shoudl have left it stock! Stock the LST smoked all other monsters!!!!

the obvious..
is the two speed adjusted correctly? may want to reset is just to make sure.

is the ball bearing inside the 2spd clutch housing good? i know mine went bad very quick.. also, resurface the clutch shoes with some fine sand paper and remove any oils that may have accumulated in there.

are you using smaller max-sized tires? if so, it will reduce your top speed quite a bit, expecially if your in "low" gear

tighten down your slipper clutch fully, just to eliminate that as a cause for the slipping.. if its not the problem, reset it to factory specs..

dissasembly every thing on that main shaft and reassemble it to factory specs. maybe theres a shim/washer missing some where preventing things from alighning properlly..

check all your drive shafts. make sure they are all in good working condition and spinning freely (but still rotating the trans)..

check and make sure your clutch (inside your clutch bell) isn't slipping and that there isn't any oil build-up in there..

drive the truck head-on into a solid object (at very slow speed of course) so it comes to a stop. then hit the gas slowly and see what happens.. if nothing is slipping, the truck should drive up and flip over (or spin the tires if its loos sand).. if it just revs, try to back-track the drive train and see whats not moving/slipping etc..

thats all i can think of at the moment.. ohh ya, did you get your self the aluminum outer diff cases yet? if not, there a must.. the stock plastic cases are JUNK and WILL crack very easy, causing the ring and pinnion to slip..

good luck! nothing worse than have a nice/expensive cruck that you cant enjoy...

[Monsterbrad]

do all that and make sure
make sure that you don't have a broken drive shaft or 2!
This well cause the truck to be 2 wheel drive resulting in no go either.
Good luck just keep trying you'll get it

[KgB]

ENJOiE -

I will put money on it your stuck in lo gear!

Maybe you should make sure you understand the whole truck before you upgrade it like you have!

[Monsterbrad]

thats what I was thinking!
But then again who knows its hard to tell with out seeing the truck in person.
BUt if its revving like that and not going anywhere that's what it sounds like!
Stuck in low gear.......
I would pull the tranny and check stuff out!
make sure that everything is in there the way it was stock!

[Colt M4]

Cool truck Fishfrmr. Are those aluminum hub carriers alot better than the stock ones?

[Monsterbrad]

colt m4
I can say that the aluminum hub carriers are the way to go with this truck cause I have seen them break left and right at the track.
Then again you make one area better and the next weak spot will show its ugly head.
OH well

[Colt M4]

Wanted to post a pictures of my truck on here but it wont let me so here is a link.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/gallery/galleryCat.cfm.cfm?memberID=162271

[fishfrmr]

I kept breaking the stock ones so I upgraded, I hope all I break now is the arms till rpm comes out with ones for the lst.

[Monsterbrad]

I just kept breaking shafts all the time.
I have them all rebuilt just waiting for spring to get here for the break in of the new Mach!

[Keith-OH]

Hi, a guy I work with bought a LST and wants racing tires and rims. What do I order for him? He tried my Revo hurricane rims with panther python tires and they fit good. What you guys using for racing for the LST? Will the bowties fit the revo hurricane rims?

thanks,

Keith

[Monsterbrad]

Just stay away from the 40 series rims they are crap!
The new 23mm
I am not sure about those still waiting to hear about them.
RPM wheels are good with the wide maxx option.
Also I have heard that Losi's Zombie tires are really good on all surfaces.
Bow ties are good but they do spin a little on hard packed stuff.
Just don't buy 40 series wheels for this truck especially because of the weight of the truck they will bend super easy.
Good luck with you choice.

[doesgo]

Drake races with the Zombie Maxx tires and does quite well with them. Probably need some pretty firm foams, though.

[WorldOfNoise]

I got a quick question...Does anyone know a way get the chrome paint off the rims without messing up the material they are made of?
The reason I ask is when I got my truck the threadlock stuff the use on the driveshafts leaked all down 2 of my rims and stripped the chrome paint! not that I care how it looks all that much, but if they were all black That would be cool. I tried super poly stripper on a busted a-arm that I have and it just soaked it all up! Probably not too good for the plastic. I think I might try some "fast thinner" at work on wednesday unless anyone has a better idea.
Thanks -K

[Alun]

I got a quick question...Does anyone know a way get the chrome paint off the rims without messing up the material they are made of?
The reason I ask is when I got my truck the threadlock stuff the use on the driveshafts leaked all down 2 of my rims and stripped the chrome paint! not that I care how it looks all that much, but if they were all black That would be cool. I tried super poly stripper on a busted a-arm that I have and it just soaked it all up! Probably not too good for the plastic. I think I might try some "fast thinner" at work on wednesday unless anyone has a better idea.
Thanks -K


Stick them in the dishwasher. I did it with a set of "chrome plated" touring car wheels. Came out a lovely matt finish, just dont wash em too hot.

[Wedge598]

I'm sure that does wonders for the dishwasher too. 8O

[WorldOfNoise]

Well, I don't have a dishwasher so, maybe I can use my friends? hehehe, I'll just stick them in there when he's not looking!

[WorldOfNoise]

I just finished putting on a set of the Losi brake pads, the fiber ones. Anyone else use these? If it wasn't so late I'd go try them out right now, but it is. And it's probably better to let the loctite on the outdrive set-screw dry.

[Alun]

I'm sure that does wonders for the dishwasher too. 8O

LOL

I have a very understanding wife, and have had all sorts in there, wheels, engine parts, body shells, fuel tanks, and even brake calipers off my motorbike. All cleans up lovely with no (so far) detriment to the dishwasher!!

[Monsterbrad]

wish there was a better way to get tires off the rims other than baking them!
World of noise???????????
where did you get those brake pads??????
this truck needs them very badly!
mine is in need

[WorldOfNoise]

They are a Losi upgrade, Part # LOSB3606. My truck never had a problem braking, it would flip on its lid if you stabbed the brakes hard! Same with my friends LST. I think the fiber pads provide a bit more feel than the metal-on-metal ones. I will let you know. It's getting kinda dark here so maybe I'll run it tommorrow.

[Colt M4]

See the New super king pin tires. They look awesome. I already ordered a set for racing.

[Monsterbrad]

They do look sweeet!
I like the Zombie tires too!
They work well on all surfaces too thats what drake runs at almost all races!
With stiff foams
I have new RPM rims for a set of those tires in the spring....

[jeremymoemorris]

how do those two tires listed above compare to the stock tires in size?

[eb4flys]

i know paul cooper is on here somewhere and i know he wants to post a pic of his LST but he cant .....why because its at my house :p so here you go paul i did it for you mate

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v685/hyperprouk/Picture044.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v685/hyperprouk/Picture042.jpg

[Colt M4]

Cool roll cage. Who makes it and how much did it cost?

[paulcooper31]

Cool roll cage. Who makes it and how much did it cost?
go to HERE (http://www.rchopups.co.uk/LST/RCSolutions/Page1/RCSolutions.asp)

[Monsterbrad]

Cool but kinda expensive !!!!!
But then again I have not seen any that are cheap.
The new metal gears sound better first!!!!

[WorldOfNoise]

REPORT-Losi "high performance" brake pads Part # LOSB3606
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I just installed these pads on my truck, I would not consider them "high performance." My braking distance at least doubled on high traction surfaces. The feel is nonexistent-compared the the stock ones. I thought that the pads would increase the modulation but, no, it's just mush. I tried adjusting the end-point on the brake servo-no change that i could notice.
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Anyone have any suggestions? Maybe one fiber and two metal?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! -K
http://photos5.flickr.com/5599393_6cf73ab86c.jpg
Flexed on a bottle of Canada's brew.

[Colt M4]

So the Steel ones work better than the fiber ones?

[Monsterbrad]

I do not like the brakes on the truck cause they are metal to metal!
I figured that the pads would make the truck stop much better cause the revo had some fantastic brakes on it and it had pads like a real car or truck does and that thing stopped.
Also my MGT stops really really well and has steel pads and the brake disc is fiber they work awesome.
try the new discs that are vented
they might work better
Check over everything and make sure that they are in there correctly I can't see it not stopping as well.
Just does not make any sense!

[WorldOfNoise]

Yessir, the metal ones are noisy but they work well, some suggestions from my LHS are to replace the rubber piping on the brake linkage with metal pipe. The other guy there reccomended the vertigo ( http://www.vertigoperformance.com/products/LST/0005.html) carbon fiber disk. I don't know what I'm going to do, but whatever it is I'll let you guys know!

[ALJR]

metal pipeing on the brake linkage will not improve braking performance.. that will only make the brakes feel "on-off", no modulation...

the stock brakes are fine on the LST.. maybe a little too "grabby", but you can adjust the epa on the radio to compensate for that. you could also use a longer piece of softer fuel tubing over the brake linkage..

[doesgo]

I replaced the fuel line on the linkage with a short spring and that helped take away some of the off/on braking feel.

[Monsterbrad]

Has anybody else noticed that the aluminum diff cases move around in the truck a little.
I put a pair in my truck and my buds truck and he started running his around and the diff cases are moving around a little.
Whats up with this???????
anybody else notice this?????????????

[ALJR]

Has anybody else noticed that the aluminum diff cases move around in the truck a little.
I put a pair in my truck and my buds truck and he started running his around and the diff cases are moving around a little.
Whats up with this???????
anybody else notice this?????????????


the outer diff cases?

my outer diff cases fit snug..

are the little bulk-head blocks (the two little pieces that hold the diff in the bulkhead) worn or something?

are all the screws tight, or are any missing?

[Monsterbrad]

I think that the alluminum castings are a little smaller than the plastic ones so they have some play in them when they are locked into the truck!
I don't think that it will hurt anything but we'll see I am sure that I can shim them also to take that slop outa it!

[Christmaxx28]

Hello, I think I have found a fix for the LST drive axle problem. I bought my LST off of some one who didn’t have anything but trouble with it, so he sold it to me and the only problem I found was that the screw on the fuel cap was striped and I sucking air threw the cap (o-ring). So I fixed this problem and on the 2nd tank of fuel I was jumping the LST off a small ramp in my yard and the left front tire just popped right off. I was pissed, in 30 min. I had done broke this awesome truck, this is my first big block and I was having so much fun (Have been running a T-maxx for the past year, also my first RC). So the nearest RC shop is an hour away, I took the broken axel to work and had a guy to tig weld it back together. He said he ran the tungsten out a little welded down threw the cup using a stainless rod. On the first one he got it a little hot and it run threw on the axle side. So I put it in a leath and took a file smoothed it back down so the bearing would slide back up to the cup. Put it back on the truck and it worked perfectly, I then had him do the other three. I have run eight to ten tank threw it and bashed it pretty hard and not broke another one yet, I have jumped off of a gravel pile seven to ten feet high and clipped a curb in a parking lot and they didn’t brake.

I have read almost all of this forum and have a few questions?
1. The Mugen clutch shoes and springs witch ones (part numbers), and what do you have to do to install them.

2. I run in gravel and rocks a lot wear are you all getting the spur gear rear covers?

3. I am farley new to the hobby and don’t have any idea on how to set up the JRXS3 radio, I also bought a JRXS3PRO for my T-Maxx before I bought the LST , is there a web site or book that will go in depth on how to set these radios up. The manuals are good I just need more help.


Thanks,

Christmaxx28

[ALJR]

sounds like your truck was one of the first few.. when the lst came out, they had serious axle problems.. the last few batches have been fine (for the most part)..

the manual is the only instruction booklet i know of that explains how to use your radio..

i use the losi spur gear shield and it works fine ($5).. others go for more of the bling bling and get the aluminum shield from ebay ($10 or $15).. they both work just the same...

there are many different options for clutch shoes.. i like the nova racing clutch sheos with mugen 1.1 springs... the mugen shoes are adjustable, just add a set screw (to increase there weight) and it will shift sooner.. there also cheaper (i belive around $15 or so)...

[Monsterbrad]

Try teflon kyosho shoes tower has them and so do alot of other places!
I like the mugen composits and the ofna ones too they are all good.
1.0 springs I feel work a little better.
Also my buddy got the second batch LST and his stock shoes lasted him over a gallon my stockers lasted about a half a quart!
Clutch shoes are a pain

[jeremymoemorris]

what no one is talking, is everyone broke?

So here is a question? Has anyone taken out there reverse? If so how did you do it. I took out mine and was only able to take out one gear. If I took anymore I would have had to leave the hole in the tranny box and dirt would get in. I also locked the shifting fork so it wouldn't try to go into rev and I took out the servo and bottomed out the screw that was holding the sift arm. Has anyone done it different?

[WorldOfNoise]

Broke, yes. Broken, yes again. Took my truck to the local BMX track, busted both stock diff cases (destroyed one ring and pinion) and chewed the spur gears in the parking lot. :eek: The gear cover and aluminum diff cases are on the way. Mostly on backorder from what my LHS is saying. So I took the time to lube my inner diffs with 120,000wt and re-grease my tranny with better grease. Hope everyone else is having fun though!!!

[jeremymoemorris]

120,000 wt, wow what is the benifit of that? I am running 7000wt. What difference will I see if I go up in wt. Did you lock out rev yet?

[WorldOfNoise]

I do a bit of bashing on rocky surfaces the 120,000wt will be almost like having locked diff's. You can climb a 1 foot vertical wall, I've seen it done-not to good for your clutch though. It takes a bit of force to get them to move by hand! My friend has it in his rear diff and it handles more predicable on hard surfaces, well at least when you're on the gas!
For the tranny you can also just glue the shift fork on the tranny to the forward position, yet the shift fork inside will wear on the collar still, I dont think there is an easy way around it. Maybe if you know someone with a MIG they could spot weld the collar inside to be pemanently forward?

[Colt M4]

Jeremy They are supposed to be coming out with a forward only tranny in the next few months.

[jeremymoemorris]

World,

What I did to eliminate Rev is take out the main gear(the large single one) and I shimmed the fork to forward only with washers. Works great but there is still a bunch of rotating mass that should be eliminated. Man I wish they would get it together and release the forward only tranny. Currently I am trying to mod my truck a bit and put in a standardard center diff from a 1/8 scale buggy that will be awsome once I get it right. I am just trying to come up with mounting brace that will work so that it can be inline with the other diffs. I will also have to come up with a new way to mount the engine but that should be no problem.

[rcman22]

I,m looking at buying a new monster truck. Its between the savage and the LST. How reliable is the LST Engine and how durable is it? Please Help Me.

[WorldOfNoise]

My friend has the .26 in his t-maxx, five gallons through it, no rebuild. Still running great!

[Colt M4]

The engine is great. I have never I had a problem with my engine.

[TwYsTeD]

i have about 1.5 gallons thru my .26 and it still kicks but i beat the crap outta my lst but i take care of it all my friends call it a shelf king cause i clean it so much after im done lol :D i just take pride in my ride....

[Monsterbrad]

Well I have 2 of these engines myself and my buddy has one in his LST also with over 2 gallons through it.
Mine was doing very well with over a gallon and i was running 30% with not head shim bad idea lost a glow plug coil in the engine and toasted the sleeve and piston.
rebuilt that engine its in my race truck and have a brand new one for the LST sitting waiting for warm weather for the break in!
I have to say that out of all the RTR monsters I have had
Revo
Savage 25
LST
MGT
LSP hot bodies
and the original t-crapp and and e-maxx
The LST is the most powerful engine I have seen and runs great.

[ENJOiE]

Hey fellas. I have the LST and posted some pics up awhile back. Its pretty sick! Anyway when i first got it I broke a right front shock shaft not really doing anything? I was basically just running it on the beach. So I thought it was a fluke and went out and used that excuse to buy the threaded bodies and the TITANIUM Shafts. Well the truck has about 3 hours or 4 tanks through it now since then and AGAIN I BROKE ANOTHER FRONT SHAFT!!! But this time it was the Tianium one and it even broke in the same place! All the way in the bottom where it screws into that spring retainer! I am getting pissed about this now! IS ANYONE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM!!!! I mean i have not even jumped the thing or flipped it and have broken 2 shatfs just running on the beach! I woudl have to say there is either a preoblem or this is something alot of people are having troubles with! PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!

IF YOU ARE BREAKING SHOCKS SHAFTS LET ME KNOW!!!! I have broken 2 shafts 1 regular and another Titanium within 4 tanks of use!!! NO JUMPING OR FLIPPING!!! I just was running it on the beahc and noticed after some time that the front was slouching! THIS IS PISSING ME OFF!!! I have over 1500.00 invested in this truck! The LST is awesome idea but i am having some troubles with mine? I wish it would woprk without breaking everyday because it is sick! LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE BREAKING SHAFTS!!!

[Monsterbrad]

Well I have to say that I to broke a shaft and I ran into a stock T-crap!
I was pissed off also.
Make sure that all the suspension is free when you have the truck apart without the shock on the truck.
Make sure that you don't over tighten the rod end onto the shaft.
Thats all I can help you with.
My truck did not break anymore shock shafts after that incident.
Just drive shafts left and right but I have the back up truck with me all the time.
If this happens again in the spring I have to say that the LST will find its way onto ebay.
They should re think things before releasing a new truck.
The first batch trucks were great but the shaft thing should have been adressed before they were released!
Oh well its still a great truck but Like always there are better for bashing!

[eb4flys]

hey guys i have heard lots of reports of broken shock shafts, it is suggested that, when you screw the shaft into the end ball , make sure there is no thread showing at all from the end ball, even if its tight just keep going so there is no visable thread at all. hope it helps.

[WorldOfNoise]

Hot Racing makes a titanium shaft, I don't know if it will work with the stock valving, it comes with some of their own valves. The ones Losi makes are actually a stock shaft that has been titanium nitride coated. The coating does not increase the strength of the shaft against impacts. What it does do is reduce friction for smoother shock action, and decrese the chances that the shaft will get scratched.
http://www.hobbyetc.com/jpeg/tlst1139pic1_250_200.jpg
Is this the piece that breaks on the driveshaft?

[Colt M4]

I race mine every week and have not broken any of the shock shafts. Now I upgraded to Ti-Ni shock shafts with threaded shock bodies and have had no problems with those shock shafts. I think you should probaly call Bill at team losi most like he will send you a new one. Besides that check the suspension for binds.
Word of Noise yes that is the part on the driveshafts that kepts on breaking but the newer LST have updated driveshafts that don't break.

[Monsterbrad]

I have one of the first batchers!
I was told to pull all the old shafts out at all the wheels and replace them with the newer style ones.
They are better from what I have seen my buddys truck do....... cause mine were breaking all the time
All of mine are up graded at this point just waiting till spring to put the thrashing on them completely :D

[WorldOfNoise]

I finally got that nasty chrome off!http://photos4.flickr.com/6401912_001616f29c.jpg Ooooh yeah. BTW Those drive cups i posted are Ti.

[Monsterbrad]

Sweet
Those look cool.
I have to say they look more racey but I am not sure how these tires would do on the track probably not that great.
I like the black though!

[metalry101]

Hey guys! Another proud new LST owner here. I've had my truck for about 2 weeks now and I absolutely love it! It's crazy fast, and impressive durable. I don't think it'll take the punishment my MGT does, but it does quite well. Right now my LST is down for the count with a broken lower arm. Oh well..we should get more in Tuesday I think. I've toasted a few front diff cases...damn those strong brakes. I really need to get that racing brake setup so that I don't torque on that front diff so hard. Hopefully the aluminum diff housing that I have on order will help solve the problem as well. Anyways, just thought I'd say hi to everyone. Are there any mods that should be done right away? I've already got a Motorsavers filter and the yellow springs on it. Of course I tossed the AA holder before even starting the truck and put an Rx pack in. Any other important mods?

[Monsterbrad]

Check all the drive shafts for loc tite!
The brakes will fade you will notice this like me and alot of other people have noticed.
The truck needs fiber brake discs that will take care of the brake problem.
I was gonna say the stock clutch is kinda weak but they have re done that also from what I have seen my buds second generation truck do.
RUN IT! :)

[WorldOfNoise]

I hope this works, if not I'll switch back to the metal pads. Still waiting for diff cases...http://photos8.flickr.com/6443790_41843b2b53.jpg
The CF rotor "should" eliminate that fade completely.
Has anybody heard about the street tires that are supposed to be coming out?
Pavement really chews my treads! I'd really like to have a set of slicks on dish wheels with firm inserts for those late night mall parking lot runs...

[Monsterbrad]

Ok I would think that disc and the steel pads would work awesome.
THe only reason I say that is cause my MGT is that way and it stops awesome.
ALSO where did you get that rotor at ??????
Brake disc???????

[WorldOfNoise]

Vertigo (http://www.vertigoperformance.com/products/LST/0005.html) is where I got the disk/rotor, whatever you want to call it!!! :D

[Monsterbrad]

Well thats cool!
I will have to pick one up in the spring so I hope I don't forget that sight!
I feel that will work way better than those stupid steel rotors that are in there.

[tocache]

huh?

[jeremymoemorris]

huh what?

[LostinHere]

Has anyone had issues with radio glitches? I just bought one of these and the thing glitches pretty bad. My LHS replaced the truck with another one but it does the same thing. They called Losi and supposedly they are sending out a replacement receiver...the RS310. Apparently the RS300 is subject to vibration interference.

Anyone heard of this?

Thanks...sorry if this has already been covered but I am new.

[metalry101]

I've seen this a bunch. If you run AA's the truck will glitch. If you run an Rx pack it usually doesn't. If you haven't bought a reciever pack to power the radio gear then you need to get one. It's somewhat optional on other trucks and 100% MANDATORY on the LST. Four servos and a synthesized reciever pull a fair amount of current (enough to all but kill my 1400 mah reciever pack after 4 tanks). AA's just flat out don't cut it, and they kinda vibrate around. Why Losi even put a AA holder on the truck is beyond me, because I have yet to see an LST that works properly on AA's.

[LostinHere]

I've seen this a bunch. If you run AA's the truck will glitch. If you run an Rx pack it usually doesn't. If you haven't bought a reciever pack to power the radio gear then you need to get one. It's somewhat optional on other trucks and 100% MANDATORY on the LST. Four servos and a synthesized reciever pull a fair amount of current (enough to all but kill my 1400 mah reciever pack after 4 tanks). AA's just flat out don't cut it, and they kinda vibrate around. Why Losi even put a AA holder on the truck is beyond me, because I have yet to see an LST that works properly on AA's.

I have a Team Orion 1400mAh pack in mine, still glitches like crazy. Hopefully the new receiver will work. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance.

[metalry101]

Hmm...that I haven't seen. Probably just a crappy reciever. Did you try an alternate channel? Maybe there's just a lot of electonic noise right around the frequency you're on (65 most likely, I think that's what all LST's come set at from the factory)? Other than that...I don't know. Bad servos have been known to do that, but that's very very rare. You could try unplugging on servo at a time to see if that's the problem. I doubt it is, but it's possible. Most likely it's your reciever, but double check that everything is on the same frequency, that everything is plugged in fully, etc.

If that doesn't solve it then I'm sure JR will help you through it. They have rockin' good customer service, and they stand behind their products. Good luck!

[doesgo]

Consider trying an alternate battery pack if you can as a test, too. The batteries are definitely crucial on this truck!

[Ball Racing]

Anybody running the sway bars yet?
I made mine from my Mayhem, used the links, and re bent the bar to fit the shock tower.

[Monsterbrad]

Thats one thing about this truck....... it is hard on reciever packs!
I was going to try the 645 hitec steetring servo as I think a better servo will make things easier on the batteries.

[WorldOfNoise]

Thats one thing about this truck....... it is hard on reciever packs!
I was going to try the 645 hitec steetring servo as I think a better servo will make things easier on the batteries.

Were you going to convert to one steering servo?

[Monsterbrad]

I was thinking 2 645 hitecs!
They will not have to work as hard and the batteries will probably do better.
Some go with one servo but I like the balance and the capability of steering now and 2 645's will make sure of that!
Also remember for you guys that are running a rechargeable pack you have to cycle them a couple times before they work good.
And if you are fast chargin make sure you don't charge them over 1.5 amps at the most with 10-15 millivolts.
THe longer they charge the longer they will last in the truck.

[LostinHere]

I am looking into getting a roll bar/cage for the LST. I kinda scratched the top of the motor today so maybe should protect. Any suggestions? Anyone using either model from New Era Models?

Also, how do you check the serial number of the LST?

[doesgo]

The truck number is on the side of the radio box, but I don't believe they have serial numbers.

[WorldOfNoise]

I was tossing around the idea of getting one of thesehttp://www.boomspeed.com/bullitt/rollbarfront.jpg kind of pricey though.

[doesgo]

Cool! Who makes it?

[WorldOfNoise]

Cool! Who makes it?
I think it's one of those eBay only type deals. Probably someone who works on a cnc machine and makes the parts in their spare time...Anyways here's the link ROLL BAR (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=49217&item=5963898177&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW)

[LostinHere]

Anyone try either of these?

Cage...
http://www.neweramodels.com/item.cgi?part_id=2591
or
Roll bar...
http://www.neweramodels.com/item.cgi?part_id=2353

Both look like decent quality. Any thoughts?

[metalry101]

I didn't even bother looking around. I saw this and ordered it. It's not quite on the market yet so I haven't recieved it yet (well...it hasn't come into the shop yet...hopefully in the next week or two). The Hoopty (https://securehost59.hrwebservices.net/~rcsolu/products/product_details.php?id=65&CID=LOSI)

[Ball Racing]

Everybody, for some reason recommends 645 Hitecs,
There are slow, and don't center back as good as a JR650, and a JR is only $4.00 more.

[ALJR]

whats the point of spending $100+ on a roll cage? to protect a $50 cooling head? so instead you scratch-to-hell and expensive roll bard.. not to mention add quite a bit of weigh and make it allot more difficult to clean the truck...

jmo..

[LostinHere]

I guess I was thinking about the roll bar to not only prevent scratching, but also bending/torqueing of the engine on impacts. I am actually more concerned with the bending and such...

[metalry101]

whats the point of spending $100+ on a roll cage? to protect a $50 cooling head? so instead you scratch-to-hell and expensive roll bard.. not to mention add quite a bit of weigh and make it allot more difficult to clean the truck...

jmo..

I don't care about the head. Scratches on the head are cool, they're battle scars. I'm putting the cage on my truck because LST's aren't known for their bomb-proofness, and I don't really want to break my 600 dollar truck in half.

[Monsterbrad]

I have to say that someone should look into the flex problem at the rear of the chassis.
has anybody else noticed this?
Have new titan rims and Losi Zombie tires
I am excited
Any body try these tires with stiff foams?????

[jmangler1]

Does anyone race this truck on track and how does it do? I hear alot about this truck but nobody says anything about how it does on track. How does it compare to the revo and the MGT on the track?

[Monsterbrad]

Well I have seen this truck on the track many times at the local place.
All I can say is its competitive with the other Monsters but not the truggy's.
I own both and I can say that the LST is a great basher and has the potential to be a great racer.
There was outline in car action a few months ago on drakes lst it was very impressive how stock it was.
so yeah you can race this truck!

[Insane_Basher]

Hey guys,
Im thinking of buying a LST but, Ive been hearing shock shafts breaking and this and that. Is that with everyone truck or is it still a great truck?.............FeedBack would be good

[badboy2]

i wish i can tell i just got mine and i cant wait to test it ..i wouldnt know if it will survive the jumps my mgt and savage go through..

[WorldOfNoise]

Personally, I have not broken a shock shaft. I have crashed hard at my local bmx track, did tumbles and flips (it was getting dark, and I didn't quite hit the second set straight on, going mach 26.) I thought it would of broken for shure - no, still driveable! :D I've also caught a curb at high speed on a funny angle and destroyed a set of A-arms - still no broken shafts. My friend mind you, smoked a railing pole at the skate park in mid flight and did mange to snap his shock shaft. Along with the A-arms and shock tower.
Things this truck needs:
1. Metal Differential Cases
2. A Gear Cover
3. Reciever Pack
4. Shrink Wrap on the CV's to keep the pins in
5. Loctite on the Transmission Outdrive Set Screws

All in all, I am very happy with this truck. My friend and his brother also bought LST's at the same time as me, they're very satisfied too.
PS: The brakes are NUTTY and will flip the truck on its lid, Although there is something you can do about that!!! http://photos4.flickr.com/6443858_2c2f6aab05_t.jpg (http://photos4.flickr.com/6443858_2c2f6aab05_o.jpg)

[paulcooper31]

Hey guys,
Im thinking of buying a LST but, Ive been hearing shock shafts breaking and this and that. Is that with everyone truck or is it still a great truck?.............FeedBack would be good
hi i raced my lst for the first time at my local race track and broke my shock shaft going over a jump so i have ordered some titanium ones in the hope they will be lasting a bit longer :(

[Monsterbrad]

remember that the titanium ones are just coated.
they are not really any stronger.
worldofnoise
where did you get that brake set up?????????

[WorldOfNoise]

The pads are the losi "high performance" and the rotor is vertigo performance. I'm still trying to get it all dailed in, my throttle/brake servo quit and I'm using a JR NES-505 my friend lent me. I don't think it's the same oz/in as the stock one, I couldn't find any spec's on it. The setup works allright, but it will not lock up the tires on dirt. I think I'll try the CF rotor with the metal pads if I find this does not work out.

Has anyone else had the Carb stick open on them? I took my truck to an old midget car short track for some fun today, and the carb stuck open!!! I couldn't even get it closed by hand/pliers. I had to take it to work and use the press on it. Seems to work fine now.

[Monsterbrad]

I have noticed that some of the machining for these carbs is a little off causing the card to bind a little but never had one stick on me yet.
The fact that you had to use a press is kinda scary.
Get the Sport Werks carb for the 26.
You will like it!

[WorldOfNoise]

Thanks for the info Monsterbrad! I will be looking into getting one of those.

[7thgendman]

Anybody running the sway bars yet?
I made mine from my Mayhem, used the links, and re bent the bar to fit the shock tower.

I'm running the sway bars and they work great. Definetly makes a differnece. Truck handles sooo much better. I can be running full throttle down the road, let off the gas and turn the wheels and the truck will turn right around, no problem. Definenlty recommend!!!!

[Monsterbrad]

Nope have not tried the sway bars.
I was wondering how those would work on the track for those that race this truck.
so whats the going rate for one of these trucks as a roller no radio gear?
anybody?

[jmangler1]

Hey guys I just picked up a LST today and I want to set it up for raceing. What kind of setup are you guys that race running and how do you do.
I was thinking of running the 23mm hex with proline bow ties for track. Also what bodies will give me a lower CG than the stock.

[Monsterbrad]

The Crowd pleazer 2.0 body for the MGT LST and TNX works great on this truck.
Just lower the truck down put different wheels and tires on it I have not heard much about the 23mm ones yet other then they look great.
Good luck with your race set up!
The other guys on here will be able to help more cause I don't race mine.

[jmangler1]

Thanks bro! I'm looking forward too getting this truck in top race shape! I had a MGT set up for racing I used to wipe up the guys at my track with now I have to do it with the LST. The toughest competition was a Revo but I still handled him with the MGT hopefully the LST can do better!

[Ball Racing]

I just have a front sway bar in mine right now..
Adam Drake runs the bars in his at the track so I guess they are needed and work :)

[Monsterbrad]

Are the guys there running the LSP at all (hot bodies truggy)
Its not fare when they race with the Monster trucks.
I have one and think that it sucks for the MGT and LST's to have to compete.
The LST is a cool truck though,,, fast as heck right from the box...

[jmangler1]

Monsterbrad, that is why I didn't buy one besides the fact I ordered it two months ago and it still isn't here. I got tired of waiting for it and I also thought it would be alot more fun with the LST because it will be a challange to beat a Revo or MGT or any MT for that matter. I felt like I would be cheating by getting the LSP and smoking everyone. That truck in the hand of a novice can win. Now to do that with any of the other MT's it will definately take some skill to have fastest lap times and win! Where I run at they said if their are alot of truggies this year he will put them in their own class because of the advantages they have over MT's. Every I run with either has a MGT,Revo,T-Maxx, or a Savage. I will be the only one racing the LST so I have to represent!

[Monsterbrad]

Well I wish you luck cause this truck is a beast for a beater and I have seen a few race but they seem to have there weak spots like any other truck.
I have to say though its a toss up between the LST and my MGT when I run the 2.
I like em both for different reasons.
I was thinking about running all of them on the track just to have fun.
But the LST is still sitting with a brand new Mach in it waiting for the spring to get here.

[rcguy132]

Anybody know of a better price than 600? :(
I want to get it, but I only have 400 dollars :mad:
I'd like to get it as a kit if it comes out, and put a little cheaper radio in it, but I always could sell the stock xs-3
I just don't know what to do :confused:

[jmangler1]

Hey man your get what you pay for with the LST! I'm definately happy with the truck! I comes with a great radio and a solid motor can't complain. If you get anything else just upgrading the radio alone will set you back a few bucks so your a $600 anway! Plus throw in the radio($200.00) your at $800.00. Just wait and save up a little more its worth it!

[Colt M4]

People are selling them on ebay brand new in box for 500.00. If you get lucky you might find one that just goes for 475.00. You are not going to get much cheaper than that. Look at different hobby shop prices. My LHS sells it for only 550.00.

[Monsterbrad]

I have not seen it much cheaper than 550 also.
Just watch ebay you will find one.
This truck is worth saving a little more cause it comes so well equipt.
Once you have the truck and its paid for you have a great radio that you can run other vehicles with also.
Just need more recievers!

[badboy2]

u might find a roller which is what im hunting for now

[Monsterbrad]

Check ebay
thats all I can say!

[Colt M4]

Hey did you guys see the new issue of rc car action. They do an article where they make a race LST.

[Monsterbrad]

Cool I'll check it out.....
I was thinking about running the MGT or the LST just for the heck of it.
Then again I don't want to break any parts cause that gets expensive!!!

[jmangler1]

I would like to see that aritical!

[Monsterbrad]

what month was that in?????
I am going to the book store this weekend
I'll check it out then if I can't find it on there web site!

[badboy2]

i dont remember seeing that article ...i subscribe from june last year and i got my issue for may and its not in there

[performula]

Is $539 OK for a new LST?

[Monsterbrad]

yeah 539 is good !
I saw the article about drakes LST a while back!

[Ball Racing]

yeah, back before Christmas...................................

[Monsterbrad]

So there was a new article then?????

[Colt M4]

Yeah on RC car action website they say for may that they do a article where they change a LST in to more of a race truck.

[Monsterbrad]

Cool
well I was over at crc last night in columbus and I have to say there was alot of LST's and REvo's one of which was a BB conversion and I have to say it was just as fast if not faster than this truck.
As usual though I say alot of the LST's breaking things but that is normal when you are racing on a big track like that.
Kinda makes me want to change the suspension and race mine a little :)

[tmaxxster4375]

Dude CRCRC is a small track. And I broke more there than I have at much bigger tracks.

[badboy2]

oh ok i found the article on MAY's issue i just didnt read further heheheh

[Colt M4]

Hey what is usually the first part to break while racing?

[Colt M4]

Hey has anybody tried sway bars for racing yet?

[badboy2]

any of u guys using those dual batt packs?or just 1400mah ofna is enough?

[jmangler1]

I was wondering that my self about the batter packs.. How much life are you getting outta one pack. I dont know if my battery wasn't full charged of it just eats batteries up, but mine went fairly fast today! I took out the 2 steering servo's and installed 1 high torque digital servo(210oz), and unhooked the reverse servo. I will see if that halps tommarrow.

I heard the sway bars work great with these trucks!

[Monsterbrad]

Sway bars help all trucks and cars depending on what you are doing with them.
And yes these trucks do eat bats up like crazy.
Just need a good 5 cell pack under the truck.

[rcguy132]

What most often breaks on these trucks(The newer ones)

[Monsterbrad]

Drive shafts and the rear caster blocks.
Sometimes a-arms just depends on how hard you beat the truck.
So far this truck is not known for it's super durability.
Its just a ton of fun to drive!

[jmangler1]

Drive shafts and the rear caster blocks.
Sometimes a-arms just depends on how hard you beat the truck.
So far this truck is not known for it's super durability.
Its just a ton of fun to drive!


Just got done braking in the Mach and I must say that this motor is a beast! I can beleave the power that you get out of this thing once it is dialed in! As for durability I beat the !#@$ out of this today on track and broke nothing! I was suprised because I had some mean flipps at high speed! I know Some people had issue's with the first batches, but mine is definately a new batch no washer in the engine and dog bone are fine. I really like this truck! Can't wait to race next week!

[Monsterbrad]

Thats what I like to hear that the newer trucks are better.
My buddy has the newer one and has gotten over a gallon on the stock everything without and problems.
But like all things that have a decent amount of power and stress on them time makes things break more.
I just had issues with drive shafts on mine that was pretty much it.
The stock body did not last long and the tires came un glued but other than that the truck is pretty good.
Oh yeah don't run 30% without a head shim also the engine does not like it glow plugs will blow out and the coil can end up in the engine like mine did and trash the piston and sleeve.
One more thing!
after a while take the spur gears off and clean the clutches and the second gear clutches also they will get gunked up and shifting will get shaky!
Make sure you keep us posted on how the racing goes.

[jmangler1]

Thats what I like to hear that the newer trucks are better.
My buddy has the newer one and has gotten over a gallon on the stock everything without and problems.
But like all things that have a decent amount of power and stress on them time makes things break more.
I just had issues with drive shafts on mine that was pretty much it.
The stock body did not last long and the tires came un glued but other than that the truck is pretty good.
Oh yeah don't run 30% without a head shim also the engine does not like it glow plugs will blow out and the coil can end up in the engine like mine did and trash the piston and sleeve.
One more thing!
after a while take the spur gears off and clean the clutches and the second gear clutches also they will get gunked up and shifting will get shaky!
Make sure you keep us posted on how the racing goes.

I'm running 30% in mine and had no problems yet hopefully I wont have any! Thanks for the advice on cleaning the spur & clutches! I will be raceing on April 10th for sure at a local track. I dont know about anything before that. If this other track by my house opens I will run their. I know a few guys who have the LSP their but other then them guys I shouldnt have a problem. I owned a few trucks including MGT and I really like this truck better. The suspension is great it jumps really good! Turns good and accelerates like a bat out of hell! Holds a tune like a champ. The MGT was sweet too I was fastest last year with it, but I have a better feel when I'm on track with this truck. I can tell I'm going to be faster! Oh yeah these brake are crazy ya tap on them and its like hitting the ejection button! I will keep posted when I do race it!

[xdamxincx]

whats the average life of the mach 26 engine people are getting ???

[Monsterbrad]

this question on engine life totally depends on the person and what they are doing with the engine and how hot they run it.
I would say 5 gallons on the average but maybe not that many if you are racing the crap outa the engine and running it hot all the time.
These are great engine's cause i like mine alot.

[Monsterbrad]

Well I am going to sell this truck.
Its got a brand new never started Mach in it aluminum diff cases all cleaned ready for break in.
Will come with the stock servo's rtr and a reciever battery.
No radio or reviever though.
350 or best offer