Maybe it's just rumor, but I'm hearing about a new micro racer by Team Losi. I hear there's something about it on page 39 of the OCTOBER issue of RC Car Action magazine. Haven't seen it myself yet though since I cancelled my sub. to that mag sometime ago. Anybody else got any details?

Got this info from the offroad thread:
John@RiverJct

I was just reading your post, and thought I would add some more info. to the pool. It is being advertised as the Mini T, and will have a "street price" of around $140.00 RTR- what that means I'm not sure. The RTR may only be the truck and radio equipment, or it may be ALL the items (including battery & charger) that you need to run it out-of-the-box. They are being very tight-lipped about it yet, but will disclose ALL information at the National Model & Hobby Show in 3 weeks. Keep watching these forums for more! John @ RJ Hobby

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=138875
To quote from the RCCA that was in this forum's postings:
As quoted from rcca....
"We cant divulge how we obtained this picture, but we can tell you that this is a spy pic of Team Losis prototype min triple-xt. Look closely at the photograph and youll easily discer the size of the mini as it sits alongside its full-size counterpart. Judging by the looks of the little critter, we'd say it is right around 1/18 scale and looks much like the full size truck (at least, its suspention design is similar). Lets hope this spurs a whole new category; were sure losi wouldnt mind. We can see it now... a slew of new race trucks taking over the race scene. Pretty cool suff. Stay tuned."

The dont say much. From the picture posted you can see the size of the full sized xxxt's wheel.

I'm providing a link to a higher resolution scan of the picture in RCCA.
http://www.wideopenwest.com/~ldmartin/losixxxT18th.jpeg

until these pups get released !!!!! 1/18th scale off road !

Those are sweet!!! I definitely want one when they get released!! This is definitely going to make for some interesting track configurations for this little ones!

PD2 :thumbsup:

Bud:

You have been eerily silent on this one. We know how good the fun wons and sc18 is not to mention the new chassis.

Are you planning anything like this? I know I've bugged you before but how about some reassurance from an admiring public?

Madd Matt
www.maddmatts.com

Loan me about $40,000.00 for tooling and we will have it. :D

Bud:

Is that all?

No problem, the check is in the mail :wave:

Madd Matt
www.maddmatts.com

Well NOW I believe it's true for sure! Word is out on Xtreme R/C's website about the "Mini T"......

http://www.rc411.com/news/los-microt.htm

And the more I see, the more I like! RTR for around $150 seems unlikely with all the features listed, but we'll see. Looks like the only thing it's lacking is oil shocks, and I'm sure they're just around the corner.

Instead of trying to make the carpet lay flat, we'll be wrinkling it up to make jumps!

It is true!!! I should have one in about 40 days. These will be hot :thumbsup:
Maybe there will be a 1/18th dirt track next year at BRP call DA DIRT TRACK :wave:

Registered: Jun 2002
Location: CA

Karma:93
Posts: 77
Trader Rating: (1)
View My Toys

the truck ODES come with an integrated ESC/Rx and the servo is specially made for it...bu there are standard servo mounts so an aftermarket servo can fit w/o a problem if you go with aftermarket electronics... No info on battery storage area but I think you CAN use 2/3a batteries in it... The motor that comes with it is very fast on six cells...but the mounting plate is proprietary..but there are companies working on making aftermarket motor plates to fit standard motors... no slipper clutch..and there is a gear diff (for now).... the truck is adjustable with tiny turnbuckles..mostly just like the XXX-T..just smaller... they are working on different tires...the are going to release oil shocks as an option later... no plans for a kit (too much trouble and money to separate and bag the parts)..but clear bodies will be available shortly after launch... there shoiuld be more info on Losi's site tomorrow...they are working on the site right now...

The truck is very fast and very durable and it will be moreso when it's released...it wiill debut at the Chicago show on an indoor track designed by RCparties (the RCX track guy)

off of one18th.com

www.teamlosi.com have various pictures up now of this from different angles, and the body off.

Thanks Mac,
Looks kinda like Big Block/Speed 300 motor, huh?

Here are some of those pics:

http://www.teamlosi.com/newprod/2003pics/mini_t/2Top.jpg

http://www.teamlosi.com/newprod/2003pics/mini_t/2LF_qtr.jpg

the losi web guy just signed up for one18th.com and said he would aswer questions.

http://www.one18th.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2948&perpage=10&pagenumber=6

peter
:dude:

I guess this means I should get started on the design for a new 1/18 scale off road track? :) I'll be ordering some soon! :thumbsup:

I guess this means I should get started on the design for a new 1/18 scale off road track? :) I'll be ordering some soon! :thumbsup:

Yeah, see what you can come up with for carpet season...the dirt track will work fine the way it is! :thumbsup:

Guess who wants the first one? (well besides you...) And let's see, what color should I get, maybe BLUE ??

I waded through the 1/18.com forum and came up with this from Losi's Rich Trujillo
quote:
"Right now it will only accept our motor which I have been told was made specifically for us. I don't have the exact specs, but it is about the same size as the Orion Big Block. We will have motor plates that will accept other manufactures motors. Although it may seem like it was intentional, the motor is one that slipped through the cracks and it's to late for us to change it."
"Right now the truck comes with holder for 4 AA batteries and is compatible with the hpi type plugs. It also as an adapter clip to run any micro type packs. The cool part is this adapter clip can be adjusted to run your batteries forward or back...more tuning.
We are working on some Lithium (poly-something) batteries as an aftermarket piece. With the Lithium battery which is 7.2 volts, the truck has been clocked at 17mph and it ran for 45 minutes with the stock motor.
With a 6 cell it clocked 15mph, 5 cell 11mph, 4 AA about 8 mph.
I'm hoping to get a video or 2 up by early next week on the Losi site."

Yeah, see what you can come up with for carpet season...the dirt track will work fine the way it is! :thumbsup:

Guess who wants the first one? (well besides you...) And let's see, what color should I get, maybe BLUE ??

I dunno about the present dirt track being just right? Might get a might boring running as is. :)

Sorry, first one into the shop is already bookmarked and it ain't by me! The Cook informed me last night she wants the first one. :D

I HAVE TO HAVE ONE! these are going to be so cool!

I think with the popularity that mini R/Cs have had Losi is going to have a BIG hit on their hands with these. I believe this'll be the biggest little thing to come along in quite awhile. :thumbsup:

Losi site has some good shots. With the little nub under the front shock tower for a buggy body mount, I wonder if we will be seeing a "mini" XXX anytime soon...... ???

this thing is pretty cool. If only there weren't so many other things I need to buy...

I can see it now...Little mod mod motors, graphite add ods, titanium turnbuckles, MIP CVDs, threaded aluminum shocks...Hey, how about a Mini XXXTMF?

Well last month everyone was asking what Losi was going to do in answer to the B4.

Guess this answers thier question. :;-):

One more RC truck for me to buy. Oh my aching Mastercard!

That really is one sweet looking 1/18th truck...

Oh... man that thing has HUGE potential for fun around the house.

That really is one sweet looking 1/18th truck...

Oh... man that thing has HUGE potential for fun around the house.

You said it.... and indoor offroad tracks in basements and garages.

Love your name....Frank Zappa??

Zappa would be "Dinah-Mo-Hum" . He actually enjoys racing his dynos more than his cars...... J/K!!

I checked with the owner of our local HobbyTown USA. He has 6 of them pre-ordered. Hubba-hubba!

mine's on order at my lhs!!

I've reserved mine at the LHS...

I'll wait... too many other things I want to buy right now...


Yeah... Zappa... "watermellonineasterhay" was too long... So was TheManFromUtopia, and when I shortend it to TMFU no one knew what the **** it meant.

Reserved one as well. Looks like fun the track director at my LHS said there would be a section of our off-road track laid out for these next spring!!!! Definitely need the 6or 7 cell Lithium pack and some COOL threaded oil filled shocks!!!

I'll be buying a few. Did you watch that video?

What about a plane brushless motor and speed control, running cells just think about the speed and run time?

anyone check out nov rcca mag yet??

More info on page 158 RCCA Nov issue.
Also, video HERE (http://www.teamlosi.com/kits/mini-T.htm) (3.1 MB .WMV)

I got to see one of these first hand this past weekend, It is hot!!!
Maybe BRP will be able to make some hop up parts for it :thumbsup:

That's cool Bud! Glad you were able to check one out and even cooler that you might be able to get in on the hop-up market for it!

I'd like to see a chassis (blue?) for saddle packs......

I'd like to see real shocks. You could tell in the Losi video that the friction shocks are not perfect.

When the truck is released Losi will have optional oil/coil shocks available.

They have it pretty much covered. Yes oil filled shocks are a must have and they should be out when the truck hits the shops.
I don't think a chassis will be too easy to do based on how the front end mounts and all the angles for kick up and stearing.

Bud -- can I build a track behind your shop? :D

Here's another site that has cropped up in support of the much anticipated Mini-T:
http://www.minioffroaders.com/
I haven't seen so much hype for an unreleased vehicle since the TC3! Just hope the release date of Thanksgiving doesn't turn into Christmas or Easter....

K1M:
Rest assured that shops will receive cars in late November/early December. Product is in transit now.

So, You guys who ordered them, have you got them yet? Lots of folks on another web forum I read from time to time are reporting they have theirs.

If ya got it, how is it?

No sign of them around here yet. There is a nice article in new (Jan) Xtreme Page 56. They rated it really well, lots of fun & tuff. Can't wait!

Had 4 of them racing at our local track last night. It looks like the rechargables are a must. I guy had a 5 cell pack and the others had regular AAs. The AAs would really drop off about 3 minutes into it. Can't wait to get mine. :)

I think these things are really cool!!! A must have. The mph seem to really vary between stock and different hop ups. Anyway, what kind of charger are you planing to use with the rechargeable packs? I would have asked the guys at the track but i've been way to busy to get to the track. Other than the motors made specifically for the mini t, can you adapt other mini motors?

Anyway, what kind of charger are you planing to use with the rechargeable packs? (SNIP!) Other than the motors made specifically for the mini t, can you adapt other mini motors?

Any charger safe for NiMH AA cells or 2/3A cells (5 and 6 cell packs) will do. I charge AAs at 1.25 to 1.50 amp with the delta/peak set at 4ma per cell.

I personally use a Duratrax Digital Pirahna or Novak Millinium charger. The Duratrax is best suited as it is AC/DC and thus packs light. The fact that its only $50 is also nice. :thumbsup:

The Mini-T uses the same size motors as the Micro RS4. If you go to a big block (speed 300) motor you may have to modify the motor plate just like the Micro RS4.

I was under the immpression that these mini-Ts used a different motor than anything else on the market. I read in one of the mags that none of the other micro or mini motors would fit. This was because losi bought a load of motors without checking what else was out, then made the motor plate fit the motor. This is also why they are releaseing another motor plate to allow the usage of the more common mini motors.