by sunny on April 29, 2010
Losi just announced the 1/10th-scale Bind-N-Drive Night Crawler, a transmitter-less version of a similar RTR from the company. It's pretty much the same vehicle as the original Night Crawler with the exception of the Spektrum DSM 2.4GHz Technology transmitter removed from the package.
What separates a regular rock crawler from a night crawler? I honestly didn't know. Turns out, they're specifically designed for scaling rocks in the dark, when you're not likely to see what's going on in the ground. To facilitate that, the Night Crawler BND sports a red-accented black body, red wheel rings and brilliant LED lights (both front and rear) to easily distinguish it on the course during after hours.
The Night Crawler BND comes with a 540-sized crawler-specific 55T motor and high-torque metal gear steering servo, a combination that should work well for scaling tricky obstacles in rocky terrain. Front and rear solid axle features a worm gear drive (for extra brakes when there's no power), with a smaller differential case for higher ground clearance. Other notable features include red anodized vertical chassis plates, 4-inch adjustable aluminum shocks, three-piece 2.2 beadlock chrome wheels, Losi Rock Claw tires, molded 4-link suspension setup and competition-legal Grappler Pro body.
Many crawlers in the market require a few modifications before being truly ready for the rocks. Losi claims that's as far from the case here. Armed with an electronics package with a LiPo-compatible, crawler-programmed ESC, all you need to do is bind it to a DSM-equipped transmitter and it's ready to run out of the box.
Pretty hot, right? The Losi 1/10 Bind-N-Drive Night Crawler is now available for $299.
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Specifications:
Type:Rock Crawler
Scale:1/10 (2.2)
Length:17.5 in (444.5mm)
Width:9.875 in (250.8mm)
Wheelbase:12.3 in (312.4mm)
Weight:4.18 lb (1.9 kg)
by sunny on February 17, 2010
Never failing to innovate, kudos should go the way of Team Losi for their 1/10th-scale 2WD electric truck, the XXX-T CR. This bigger, better and badder truck model can certainly stand toe-to-toe with any racing vehicle out in the wild.
Is bigger better? This question has been asked plenty of times, especially when it comes to RC racing trucks. In the case of the XXX-T CR, we will have to agree. With Losi extending the length to 1/5th of an inch, it certainly looks more imposing without sacrificing any of its brute power.
Fitted with a polycarbonate clear body, along with the extended EA3 composite chassis, you know it can stand a beating at just the first sight. Despite the size, it's highly flexible too, sporting multi-adjustable rear hubs (making for a highly-configurable suspension) and quick-release rear axles, allowing for relatively comfortable handling over huge and long tracks.
As a kit, overall performance will vary, depending on the parts you decide to install. Losi suggests (unsurprisingly) a 6.5 motor with heavy horsepower to maximize the vehicle's potential for power, speed and acceleration. Handling is admirable, especially for the size, steering through difficult turns while managing to maintain good speed. With the race-proven XXX transmission, slowing down and moving to quick acceleration poses little trouble, as it handles the maneuver adeptly.
The Losi XXX-T CR, in capable hands, should sit right up in the top echelon of big trucks when it comes to sheer toughness and quality of performance. It's the kind of model you can take anywhere, pitting against all competition to satisfying results.
Specifications:
- Type: Electric Race Truck
- Scale: 1/10
- Length: 16.395 in (416.43mm)
- Width: 12.725 in (323.22mm)
- Wheelbase: 11.250 in (285.75mm)
- Weight: Varies
- Chassis: Team Losi Racing's EA3 composite
- Suspension: 4-wheel independent
- Drive Train: Sealed, 3-gear transmission
- Shock Type: Hard-anodized threaded aluminum, oil-filled, TiNi shafts
by sunny on February 5, 2010
During the time of its release, the Losi XXX-CR 2WD was among the cream of the crop in the field of competition-ready buggy racers. A couple of years after that, it remains relevant in the scene - a credit to the innovations it brought forward in delivering a high-level of racing experience.
Available as a kit, the model comes with a lightweight, lowered body shell, which makes for improved drag and a lower center of gravity. It also includes a multi-element rear wing system, which incorporates two wings (a wide wing and a smaller one on top of it) in one, providing high-speed stability. Want even more aerodynamic handling changes? Install the bundled front wing and feel the difference in steering response.
The XXX-CR comes with a composite, non-graphite (EA3) chassis, a durable foundation that holds the vehicle together. It uses Losi's VLA suspension technology, featuring optimized travel and plenty of tuning possibilities. You'll see it in action first-hand as you watch the buggy work through jumps and carve through turns with unflinching stability.
One of Losi's biggest selling points for this car is its predictability. True enough, this has been proven by hobbyists again and again - this is a dependable racer that will respond the way you tuned it to. Other features include a low-maintenance differential assembly, a three-gear transmission, a new bellcrank system and Red compound tires (Big Shot at the rear and extra-wide in front).
A guaranteed performer, there are few buggies that have really seen and done it all as much as the Losi XXX-CR 2WD. If you like tried and tested, this is absolutely the way to go.
Specifications:
- Type:2WD Competition Off-Road Buggy
- Scale:1/10
- Length:15 in (381mm)
- Width:9.875 in (251mm)
- Wheelbase:10.5 in (266mm)
- Weight:Varies with battery and equipment used
- Chassis:Team Losi Racing's EA3 composite
- Suspension:4-Wheel independent
- Motor or Engine:not included
- Speed Control:not included
- Radio:not included
- Servos:not included
- Batteries:not included
- Charger:not included
- Gear Pitch:48
- Wheel Size:2.2 in
- Kit/RTR:Kit
- Shock Type:Hard-anodized threaded aluminum, oil-filled, Ti-Ni shafts
- Body:Buggy-type with multi-element wing, clear polycarbonate
- Ball Bearings:Complete (includes rubber sealed bearings)
Needed to Complete
6-Cell battery pack
Charger
Motor with pinion gear
2-Channel surface radio system with steering servo
Electronic Speed Control
Modeling tools
Polycarbonate-compatible paint
by sunny on February 3, 2010
Need a truggy that can run over all surfaces without compromising speed or performance? That's exactly what the Losi 8ight-T 2.0 brings to the table - an off-roader that's been tuned to perform like a high-speed truggy should.
Sure, the factory-assembled shell and pre-loaded decals aren't exciting, but they ain't half-bad either. While the looks aren't exactly to die for, this 1/8th scale basher packs it where it counts: dependable performance.
See that body? The design was built to allow free-flowing air into the system, helping cool down your ride during non-stop runs under extreme weather. You also get easy access to the truck's interior for adjustment and tuning.
Power is provided by the 454 .28 engine, which delivers enough punch to see you through the toughest challenges. It's easy to tune and stands up well over many runs - there's a good chance you'll want to keep this engine intact for a long time. While many manufacturers like to pull out a buggy drivetrain, slip it into a bigger vehicle and call it a truggy, Losi did their job here, tuning the driveline specifically for the larger wheels.
The 8IGHT-T handles very well off-road due to a properly-built suspension and steering servos. Performing jumps at 40mph will leave you barely breaking a sweat, as this is a very forgiving setup - you don't need perfect technique to pull off big air.
From the first time you pull the trigger to the end of raceday, the Losi 8IGHT-T 2.0 is bound to make a believer out of you. Perfect for backyard bashers and mid-level casual racers, this is not just a powerful truggy, it's an easy-to-learn 4WD that will let you dive into the thick of the action in no time.
Specifications:
- Type:8IGHT-T 2.0 Truggy Race Roller
- Scale:1/8
- Length:22.075 in (560mm)
- Width:16.375 in (415.9mm)
- Wheelbase:14.93 - 15.09 in (379 - 383mm)
- Weight:8.50 lb (3.855 kg)
- Chassis:Tuned Flex Technology (TFT) 2.0
- Kit/RTR:Race Roller
- Body:Clear Polycarbonate Body
by sunny on January 31, 2010
Small car, big obstacles. If the idea of crawling through harsh terrain with a diminutive model strikes your fancy, then Losi's 1/24-scale Micro Rock Crawler should be your off-road performer of choice. The smallest model ride of its kind, it's a veritable mini-monster that delivers big-time fun.
How small is this RC truck? Put it this way - Losi's roster of rock crawlers (including the 1/10th and 1/18th scale Comp and Mini-Rock) can easily run it over. Measuring less than six inches in length, the obstacle-clearing Micro leaves no hills unscaled in physical appeal. Despite the shrunk-down frame, it aptly captures the hard-to-conquer features of its larger-scale counterparts. With a fully-decorated and pre-painted tuber-style body, along with heavily-treaded tires, it's an authentic-looking off-roader that bravely conquers unpassable ground.
Losi's Micro Rock Crawler comes with a full set of similarly tiny fittings that should enable it to clear otherwise impossible terrains. Armed with a four-link suspension, worm gear drive, beadlock-style wheels and National Champion 2.2 Rock Claw tires, expect excellent balance, smooth control and unrelenting grip. While the micro-motor won't send your heart aflutter with insane speeds, it should handily deliver where it counts - providing brisk bursts of power to push through all manners of difficult surfaces.
The ready-to-run Micro Rock Crawler should prove, once and for all, that even off-road performers can come in small packages. Whether you're staying indoors or hitting the trail, this should make for plenty of obstacle-clearing entertainment.
Specifications
- Type: Rock Crawler RTR
- Scale: 1/24
- Length: 5.85 inches (148.6mm)
- Width: 3.5 inches (86.36mm)
- Wheelbase: 4 inches (101.6mm)
- Weight: 6.63 oz (188g)
- Chassis: Twin Verticle Plate (TVP)
- Suspension: 4-Link
- Tire Type: Micro Rock Claws
- Body Color: Blue or Black
- Radio: Losi Radio System with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM Technology
- Batteries: 4.8V 150mAh 4-Cell NiMH
by sunny on January 30, 2010
Late model race cars are the cream of the crop of local stock racing vehicles and Team Losi's Mini-Late Model should bring the same excitement to mini RC enthusiasts all over the map. It may be small, but the minuscule racer should pack a solid punch.
Sporting a diminutive 1/18th scale, it appears painfully cute from afar. Come closer, though, and you'll see the fantastic design that gives this late model dirt racer its realistic looks. One glance at that heavy-impact nose, detailed racing body, chrome two-tone wheels and hard compound rubber tires lets you know it means serious business.
The Mini-Late sports an extended chassis (longer than the Mini-Slider), allowing it to more ably support the weight of the electronics and drivetrain - a change you will likely realize in this mini RC's better balance and more dependable performance. With the extra chassis space, the vehicle's battery can be seated at either the left- or right-hand side (instead of in the middle), resulting in improvements on both cornering speed and handling through turns.
Little car can't run fast? Tell that to the pre-installed RX-280 high-speed motor, which should help the car post noteworthy straight line speeds over tough-to-handle tracks both indoors and out. The combination of the heavy-impact bumpers (both front and rear), along with the safety bars (both left and right sides), should ensure maximum protection against untoward racing incidents. Other features include long-arm suspension, low-profile rear tower, ESC system and 2.4GHz DSM technology radio system.
Good things do come in small packages and the Losi Mini-Late Model makes a good point of that. It's an all-in-one too, so you don't need anything else to begin racing. Just keep it away from your clumsy, overweight uncle (who tends to step on things that are a tad too small) and you'll be fine.
Specifications:
Length:15.5 in (394mm)
Width:7 in (178mm)
Wheelbase:8 in (203.2mm)
Weight:25 oz (708 g)
Kit/RTR:RTR
Body:Predecorated (available in Silver, Black, White or Red)
by sunny on January 22, 2010
Staying true to its name, the Losi Speed-T RC model sets its sights at an audience of truck-slugging speed freaks. If you've got the driving chops, it can deliver the rest - bad-ass looks, blistering acceleration and an uncanny ability to take abuse.
Pre-trimmed and completely decorated out of the box, the Speed is a heck of a looker, especially with those tight-grip Road Weapon tires. More than that, it uses high-impact materials throughout its construction, allowing it to live through its share of crashes and bumps - an absolutely vital characteristic at the speeds it can manage.
The vehicle's lengthened, hard plastic chassis keeps its nose close to the road, allowing it to maintain control even at high speeds. With reinforced body posts, tunable suspension (with lower plastic arms and upper camber links) and an integrated wheelie bar, it should keep itself steady (well, most of the time). Equipped with excessively fast motors, there's a chance it can flip (wonderfully, I might add).
It comes ready-to-race with a powerful 4800KV Motor, taking you to speeds of up to 65 mph. That long-armed suspension does its job wonderfully, though, keeping the Speed-T on all fours, even though it feels like it's going to fly off. The large chrome wheels should help eliminate sidewall flex, all while looking particularly intimidating.
One of the vehicle's best features is the ability to be tuned to specific driving profiles, allowing it to be handled by everyone, from beginners to speed-hungry experts. At the upper end of that range (it comes with three predefined settings), this truck runs way too fast - literally. Powerful, durable and able to adapt at the push of a button, the Losi Speed-T is easily one of the best on-road racing trucks available today.
Specifications
Type:High-Performance Electric Truck
Scale:1/10
Length:20.1 in (513.1mm)
Width:12.75 in (323.9mm)
Wheelbase:11.6 in (294.6mm)
Weight:58.1 oz (1.6kg)
Suspension:4 Wheel Independent
Tire Type:320 Series, low-profile Road Weapons
Motor or Engine:Xcelorin 4800Kv Brushless
Speed Control:Xcelorin Sensorless Brushless
Radio:Losi MTX Pro Radio System with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM Technology
Ball Bearings:Complete
by sunny on January 8, 2010
Some RC "monster trucks" are difficult to distinguish from erstwhile run-of-the-mill bashers. Team Losi's Rammunition Monster Truck, on the other hand, can't go by any other name.
In close-up photos, there's little to tell the 1/18-scale from the Hall Bros' full-scale version of the monsterized Dodge Ram Heavy Duty. It's that realistic down to the last bit of competition graphics. Officially licensed by Dodge, it features an extra-reinforced shell, two-tone wheels and oversized tires that bring the popular monster truck to your backyard.
Is it monster strong? The machine’s aluminum, dual-deck chassis and wide-track suspension (4-wheel independent) provides the model truck with the kind of stability and durability you expect from a high-level monster truck. Expect it to foster smooth operations, regardless of terrain conditions you put it through.
What about performance? Sporting a commanding Frenzy 370 engine at the helm, you can expect dominating power whether you're showing off its bashing potential or racing with other gigantic rides. Heck, even the Hall Bros approved it for racing. It comes with a synthesized radio system, rechargeable battery and charger for full control without interference and longer hours of fun driving. Other features include dual-steering servos and oil-filled shocks.
Ready to show off its big moves right out of the box, the Losi Rammunition Monster Truck lets you experience the popular Monster Jam staple in miniature form. It supports a wide range of custom parts, too, allowing you to tune it for even more torque and power when needed. And once you see how fun this thing plays, that's probably what you'll end up doing.
Specifications
Type:Mini Monster Truck
Scale:1/18
Length:10.6 in (271 mm)
Width:8.2 in (209 mm)
Wheelbase:7.2 in (185 mm)
Weight:2.2 lbs. (1000 g)
Chassis:Dual-Deck Aluminum
Suspension:4-Wheel Independent
Tire Type:Monster Truck
Motor or Engine:Frenzy 370
Batteries:Included
Charger:Included
