Losi HIGHroller Lifted 1/10 Truck RTR

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New from Losi (http://www.losi.com):

Losi’s ready-to-run 1/10-scale HIGHroller Lifted Truck is a tough lifted and modified customizable truck with an ultra-realistic look.

Losi equipped the 1/10 HIGHroller with an LM-32K Losi motor and a Losi 12RB electronic speed control (ESC) for the ultimate combination of power and speed. The installed 27MHz Losi radio system provides simple, effective control on any terrain. The easy access battery compartment accommodates 6-cell NiMH battery packs, and allows for quick, simple battery changes.

The 1/10 HIGHroller’s suspension design mimics the layout of full-scale lifted trucks, complete with vertically-mounted anodized aluminum shocks. The anodized shock bodies offer a custom look in addition to being fully functional. The oil-filled shocks smooth out the roughest terrain and allow the 1/10 HIGHroller to have its realistic lifted look.

In addition to the fully detailed extended cab truck body, the 1/10 HIGHroller is built on a tube-style truck chassis, complete with front and rear skid plates and stand-up shock arrangement. Custom, 320-series chrome wheels come equipped with low-profile all terrain tires for a realistic look and go-anywhere traction.

Features:


Scale, extended cab detailed truck body
Detailed, realistic tube-style chassis
Front and rear skid plate for scale appearance and protection
Realistic vertical (standup) front and rear silver with blue highlighted anodized shocks
320-Series chrome wheels with low profile all-terrain tires
Easy access battery compartment accommodates standard 6-cell NiMH packs
Reliable planetary gear differential for increased durability
Captured rod ends for less ball pops and increased suspension durability
Losi 27MHz AM receiver and transmitter available in six frequencies
LM-32K performance motor for great speed acceleration
12RB Electronic Speed Control with reverse to back out of undesired situations


Product Specifications:

Type:Electric Off-Road Truck
Scale:1/10
Length:18.5 inches (470mm)
Width:12.75 inches (324mm)
Wheelbase:12 inches (305mm)
Chassis:Tube-Style
Suspension:Four Wheel Independent
Drive Train:Sealed 3-Gear Transmission
Tire Type:Low-Profile, All-Terrain
Motor or Engine:LM-32K Performance Motor
Speed Control:Losi MSC12RB
Radio:Losi MRX15 27MHz AM Receiver
Batteries:6-Cell NiMH with Tamiya-Style Connector (sold separately)
Charger:sold separately
Wheel Size:320-series, Chrome
Kit/RTR:RTR
Shock Type:Oil-Filled, Anodized Aluminum
Body:Fully Detailed, Extended-Cab Truck

Needed to Complete:

6-Cell NiMH Battery Pack
Compatible Battery Charger
8 AA Batteries for the Transmitter

LOSB0103 - $179.99

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[z-man280]

As I said before, man this thing SCREAMS Stampede. If it would have came out at the time the re-worked XL-5 debuted, I t would probably receive more fan-fare IMO,...but it just really, isn't getting me excited.

Kudo's for a MUCH better looking body than the TRX Pede tho...

[MikeWest]

I'll stick with the Stampede. Tons of parts available from many different brands, plus compatibility with the Slash. I still need to get one of those!

[wishingfortlt1]

that stand up shock design is gonna make the handling real twitchy and un-predictable, imo

[4wdmt]

Nice looking truck. I am digging the wheel and tires, plus that simple - yet great looking body.

[alwaysracelosi]

LOSI has jumped the shark time to run another brand

[bchymas]

It looks good. I'm wondering if it will be as tough as a Stampede though. From the specs, the two look very similar. I would be willing to give it a chance, there's always room for one more.

[andystoybox]

I guess if I worked in a PR firm, I would make sure that the pics that I sent out of a new release would have atleast had the toe-in set correctly. I hope all the RTR's don't have that problem. As far as this vs. a Stampede, I would take the Stampede since it's a more durable looking truck to begin with. But... Nice Try LOSI. At least you didn't rebrand this one.

[Burnout]

This would be awesome if can be converted to 4wd. It already obviously looks better than a Pede. Then again what doesn't. The Pede is too old and too bland. This is a good option besides resorting to the same old Traxxas rehashes.

But people fall for Traxxas. Instead of spending time and effort into their products, they spend that on marketing. People will buy them because of the electronics and how fast it goes, totally forgetting that the truck itself is worthless. That's the only thing that Traxxas does well in.

RTR's still suck and ruin the industry (that has to be said). If this Toy Losi proves to be a good product, good for them. Maybe Traxxas will get off their butts to finally do something to their cheap-end line-up. As I said before, fancy graphics and electronics do not count!

[MikeWest]

Suck and ruin = RC industry bigger than ever

[z-man280]

burnout- you have absolutely no idea what you are even talking about. If Traxxas built such incredible crap, the wouldnt sell anything....


As for RTR, you can THANK Traxxas, and EVERY OTHER company who offers them for keeping the cost of kits WAY down, because of volume selling.

[Burnout]

I meant RTR's ruin it for the hobbyist. RTR's are taking away kits. There is no balance. The industry IS doing great. Well that's another topic for later. RTR's can co-exist with kits I suppose. But don't defend RTR's like they are the greatest thing on earth and have done nothing wrong.

Anyways, I don't think the High Roller name fits this as well as the MRP High Roller. Lifted truck with chrome wheels, radio, 2wd, and under $200??? Wow, thats some high roller baller status =P

[z-man280]

touche'.

I will have to agree there to a point, i do enjoy building.

[bchymas]

I have mixed feelings about RTRs. I remember when Traxxas, (I love Traxxas) still did basic kits and I thought it was great. You could get a good kit with out all the mediocre electronics and pay less than $100. RTRs may be cost effective for people buying their first RC but ultimately it's probably those people who need a kit anyway so they can put together what they bought and gain some experience. On the other hand, RTRs are a great way to expand the consumer base of the hobby and that has benefits even for more experienced hobbyists who like kits. For example, a broader consumer base will hopefully mean more money and innovation going into the hobby as well as more aftermarket parts, etc.

[wishingfortlt1]

when i first got into the hobby (i grew up with it, my dad and uncles were avid flyers and had some surface stuff also) everything was in kit form, so building was a must. my first ground up build was a frog, then my g-pa got me a bruiser for x-mas one year, i still remember doing the build with him, and how much i learned, it took us a week (all the men in my family are very meticulous) it was so great, and the time spent with one generation to another teaching is priceless, while i agree that rtr's bring new people to the hobby, there is no better experience than building your own kit and gaining valuable experience in this awesome hobby. i was at the lhs the other day, and one of the guys behind the counter was telling me how a guy brought in a vxl stampede for repair, and you wanna know what was wrong with it?

it needed a new servo saver, and the guy didnt know how to do it. to me that is unacceptable, if you buy a hobby grade car or truck, you gotta at least know the basic of basics.

[wvPUNISHERwv]

so its only 2wd? i think it would be 100x nastier if it was 4wd

[RCMadMatt]

Very Stampede-like. But that's not a bad thing, IMHO. I like it.

Matt

[z-man280]

Ya know, I always have something to say.

Losi is trying to capture a market that Traxxas dominated in 1994, with the debut of the Stampede. Adding a few things, such as the aluminum shocks, still doesnt make up for the 14 year deficit of competing.

At $179, it is right in line with the XL-5 Stampede, and i am sure will have its own points that are superior, but bottom line- they missed the boat! The near vertical shock postition leaves me wondering about high speed handling. The body is MUCH better than the Traxxas, IMO, so they did in fact, get that right. However, NOTHING comes close to the now gone Pro-line F-150 for the Stampede. Best body ever. Ever.

Losi does not include their 2.4 radio as well with this model, obviously to keep the price down. $10-15 more, and include a better radio and they would have drawn more appeal. A true basher needs more meat in the A-arms as well. The Pede/Rusty/Bandit/ Slash have some meaty a-arms, that take a helluva lot of abuse- i dont see these measuring up at all.


Call me a skeptic, but i dont think this is the Answer Losi was looking for.


I have owned several Stampedes, from the original KIT, to a 12 cell monster. It takes a whole lotta sack to run against that truck, and hold up.

[R/C Kid]

I'm sorry but *** didn't losi used to build race vehicles, way to shoot for a new low losi! This makes me want to burn my MF2

[tyhodge07]

why do people seem to bash a company over a product they havent seen in person let alone controlled? and people saying its a stampede by losi is bs too, considering the stampede was made after the lunch box and so on. as far as t he shock location, theres other spots to move the shocks to to make them angled inwards at the top. and as far as rtr's go, what do you expect for 179, its a beginning level truck to bring the newer younger crowd into the hobby, insisting on kit after kit after 900 dollar kits, etc isnt going to bring no body into the hobby but push them away thinking they cant spend that much and if they could it would be a fortune to get it moving. losi didnt have a 1/10 truck and now they do, im happy for them, and ill laugh when i hear everyone eating their own words after they see one running and want one, and im sure many is going to be pulling shocks from one and tranny etc to build a crawler or something, i can say i think this will do great in sales and will be a pretty sweet truck with one of the best customer supports out there standing behind it if there were a problem.

[wishingfortlt1]

why do people seem to bash a company over a product they havent seen in person let alone controlled? and people saying its a stampede by losi is bs too, considering the stampede was made after the lunch box and so on. as far as t he shock location, theres other spots to move the shocks to to make them angled inwards at the top. and as far as rtr's go, what do you expect for 179, its a beginning level truck to bring the newer younger crowd into the hobby, insisting on kit after kit after 900 dollar kits, etc isnt going to bring no body into the hobby but push them away thinking they cant spend that much and if they could it would be a fortune to get it moving. losi didnt have a 1/10 truck and now they do, im happy for them, and ill laugh when i hear everyone eating their own words after they see one running and want one, and im sure many is going to be pulling shocks from one and tranny etc to build a crawler or something, i can say i think this will do great in sales and will be a pretty sweet truck with one of the best customer supports out there standing behind it if there were a problem.

to add to my previous post, and a response to this one:
i didnt mean to come off like i was bashing this truck, i actually like it, it has that scale apeal that i like (and sometimes crave), and as for the $900 kit thing, tamiya has been offering entry level kits, that perform well for well under $150;);) for years, and some are low as 80 bucks!! this is where a person can gain a love for the hobby, or a hatred for it, depending on the person, BUT, you gain the experience of building, and learing the basics of building, modification and maintaince. a person doesnt have to jump into a $1000 race machine right off the bat. i personally like this truck, and being as experienced as i am, i know what to do and not to do to keep this truck from breaking and keep it in working order. i just may buy one for the heck of it, something new to the collection, but i will pull that radio out first, lol!;)

[z-man280]

why do people seem to bash a company over a product they havent seen in person let alone controlled? and people saying its a stampede by losi is bs too, considering the stampede was made after the lunch box and so on. as far as t he shock location, theres other spots to move the shocks to to make them angled inwards at the top. and as far as rtr's go, what do you expect for 179, its a beginning level truck to bring the newer younger crowd into the hobby, insisting on kit after kit after 900 dollar kits, etc isnt going to bring no body into the hobby but push them away thinking they cant spend that much and if they could it would be a fortune to get it moving. losi didnt have a 1/10 truck and now they do, im happy for them, and ill laugh when i hear everyone eating their own words after they see one running and want one, and im sure many is going to be pulling shocks from one and tranny etc to build a crawler or something, i can say i think this will do great in sales and will be a pretty sweet truck with one of the best customer supports out there standing behind it if there were a problem.

DAMN if that isnt aimed at me!!!!!!!!!!!


P.S. ( for $20 more, I will keep my Slash, thank you.)

[wishingfortlt1]

DAMN if that isnt aimed at me!!!!!!!!!!!


P.S. ( for $20 more, I will keep my Slash, thank you.)



i'll have to agree on the slash thing, my slash is at the top of my fav list right now

[adrcracing]

"As for RTR, you can THANK Traxxas, and EVERY OTHER company who offers them for keeping the cost of kits WAY down, because of volume selling."


Traxxas? Just what kit does Traxxas have that I'm thanking them for? Traxxas ditched all kits a long time ago, thanks Traxxas!


Don't get me wrong, I like Traxxas, but I bought a Bandit kit for $65.00, and a Pead kit for $85.00 back in the day. If what your saying is true, where can I get one for less?


The Losi is obviously a Stampede knock off. It maybe cool, it may not, time will tell...

[TamiyaIFSDriver]

I don't see anything wrong with this truck. If Losi's new direction was not working, they would not release new vehicles. But people must be buying them and their sales must be pretty decent. To bad we can't have RC manufacturers sales projections and targets. And as far as the suspension is, I am sure Losi tested a prototype before they began producing the trucks. So they feel that it works. Remember this is for newcomers or people that just want to run them out in the street, field or parking lots and have fun. That is what our hobby is mainly for. The avrage joe does not want to fork over $299 and up for a kit, and then the motor, battery pack and charger to add to that. Some have the money but others don't.

[osteologation]

I guess if I worked in a PR firm, I would make sure that the pics that I sent out of a new release would have atleast had the toe-in set correctly. I hope all the RTR's don't have that problem. As far as this vs. a Stampede, I would take the Stampede since it's a more durable looking truck to begin with. But... Nice Try LOSI. At least you didn't rebrand this one.

i dont know about 2wd but with 4wd nitro's the front towed out and rear towed in makes for a better truning/low speed handling. my lst/tnx/savage all came out of the box like this and was reccomended on some lst forums as a way to increase turning.

[ducklake1]

It'd be Awesome if it was 4wd!!

[crazyjr]

I just remembered something, MRC used to have a Highroller MT. Wonder if the name was copywrited

[WilliamG]

I have to agree, I'll stick with my Slash

[crazyjr]

I just remembered something, MRC used to have a Highroller MT. Wonder if the name was copywrited

My bad, it was MRP not MRC

[dont slow down]

It definatly looks like a Stampede, however the suspension setup looks like the Wheely King. The body looks nice and so do the rims and tires. That "tube style" chassis doesnt look like a tube chassis to me. I think the price is a little high but I do think they may be on to something. The Slash is entry level priced, and this is too. Definatly a call out to Traxxas to update the Stampede. Im really glad they didnt just put a different body on a XXXT and Im even more glad that its not another micro. Give them some credit based on just those two facts! However it is another monster truck and the market is pretty saturated with monster trucks right now, so Im curious as to how it sells.

[SS Pede]

Cool truck, could be a competitor with the Stampede. However, the "ultra-realistic" badge doesn't do much for me. Besides the slightly more scale tires, I don't see how this truck is any more realistic than...well, a Stampede. In other words...not realistic at all. OK I lied, the body looks relatively realistic. Should be fun in any case.

According to the specs it's 0.25" narrower than the Stampede. Good for scale looks, bad for stability. If this truck had a wider platform than the Stampede it could be a useful advantage.

[TeeGeeRacer]

When I read "High Roller" I immediately thought MRP. Old school anyone?

[chewie]

and i thought this was gonna be something cool.

[Burnout]

As long as it doesn't have that stupid short-arm-front long-arm-rear with special offset wheels is good already!

How can they take a name from a badass lifted tub chassis monster truck KIT with 4ws 4wd 4 shocks on each corner etc and use on this RTR piece? This Toy Losi truck just can't live up to its name.

[GT Freak]

looks like a pede replacement to me

[Racer Rob]

Man bunch of whiners...

[rccardude04]

As long as it doesn't have that stupid short-arm-front long-arm-rear with special offset wheels is good already!


Since having to use different wheels because the fronts have bearings embedded in them is so much better than using different offsets front/rear. Either way, you're stuck with specific fronts and specific rears. At least with Traxxas' way of doing it, you can put the fronts on the back if you REALLY need the tires.

-Eric

[Burnout]

I don't know why, but I thought the Losi would have their wheels all the same instead of the specific fronts like you mentioned. That sucks then! One thing I hated about Traxxas is their unequal length arms.

Messing around with touring cars and real trucks (4wd) for a few years I couldn't help it!

[Racer Rob]

I love all the people that hate the truck and its design before ever even driving or even seeing one in person for that matter. wow.

[haugbucs]

Any truck (like the Losi Highroller) that brings in more R/C'ers is a good thing. To get an RC quality RTR truck for $200 is impressive! I like it.

[Ball Racing]

How can they take a name from a badass lifted tub chassis monster truck KIT with 4ws 4wd 4 shocks on each corner etc and use on this RTR piece?
4 shocks on Each corner?
I don't remeber that about the old truck..

[z-man280]

Man bunch of whiners...

I haven't drove one yet, BUT, i for one, would expect that if Losi wanted to compete against the Stampede,...wouldnt it make sense to do that in the same DECADE as when the Pede came out?

[FESTER2004]

MRP, i think it was Royal who made the high roller!,but i can be wrong,lol.the high roller was a blackfoot knock off!

i withdraw my statement above!,lol!

update:you are correct
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r7/fester4x4/highroller.jpg

[Racer Rob]

I haven't drove one yet, BUT, i for one, would expect that if Losi wanted to compete against the Stampede,...wouldnt it make sense to do that in the same DECADE as when the Pede came out?
Why does that matter? The pede is more popular then ever, thank VXL for that. Besides, Back when the Pede came out, Losi was still only into race vehicles. That was before Horizon bought them and made them what they are today.

[z-man280]

Good point-

well, it is something new too.

[TamiyaIFSDriver]

Anyone know of a release date?

[sb4pro]

why do people seem to bash a company over a product they havent seen in person let alone controlled? and people saying its a stampede by losi is bs too, considering the stampede was made after the lunch box and so on. as far as t he shock location, theres other spots to move the shocks to to make them angled inwards at the top. and as far as rtr's go, what do you expect for 179, its a beginning level truck to bring the newer younger crowd into the hobby, insisting on kit after kit after 900 dollar kits, etc isnt going to bring no body into the hobby but push them away thinking they cant spend that much and if they could it would be a fortune to get it moving. losi didnt have a 1/10 truck and now they do, im happy for them, and ill laugh when i hear everyone eating their own words after they see one running and want one, and im sure many is going to be pulling shocks from one and tranny etc to build a crawler or something, i can say i think this will do great in sales and will be a pretty sweet truck with one of the best customer supports out there standing behind it if there were a problem. oh you mean like EVERYONE did with thunder tech and the pro2

[Burnout]

"4 shocks on Each corner?
I don't remeber that about the old truck.."

So I'm a little off! My first RCCA mag ever (December 89) had this truck and boy was I drooling over it!

How can people say its not made after the Pede. Are you on acid or something? Can't see the similarities and influence from the Pede?

[Racer Rob]

Its made to run the same class as the Pede, and there's nothing wrong with that!

[kurrz]

Anyone running one yet?

[rccardude04]

Not personally, but we've sold a few.

Idler gears and diff parts seem to be a huge issue.

We've also sold SEVERAL a-arms. When we replace the arms with standard graphite or composite parts instead of the extra cheap arms that come with the HR, they're good to go.

-Eric

[metalry101]

Eric? Does it use the same gears as the Desert Truck? On the slipper...is it hella tight, or are the gears that weak?

[GT Freak]

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