Losi Mini Rock Crawler

[Rich Trujillo]

Hi All,
Well, we are getting close to the Mini Rock Crawler shipping to the public (approx end of August). In the mean time a couple of our team drivers have received the first production samples and some others will have them in the next day or two. I've asked them to keep them stock for now and run the heck of of them before they start modifying them.

I'd like use this thread to have the team guys and myself available for questions and setup tips, etc.

I'm really looking forward to everyone getting their hands on these and I will do my best to answer your questions.
Thanks for the support,
Rich

[FrankyRizzo]

Had a ball driving the one at WCCC.

I will be in line to get one.

[Brandon]

Had a ball driving the one at WCCC.

I will be in line to get one.

Same here "thumbsup"

[Rockpiledriver]

Woohoo I got mine.

I wheeled it all day yesterday on my terrain. What a blast! I am very impresed with it's capability right out of the box. Even with the battery up high it still works great. I can't wait to get the green light to start modding. I have some really easy mods I think will increase the performance level that most of you can probably do without needing to buy anything extra. "thumbsup"

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/3781/losiminigv4.jpg

[Rubbaneck]

Annie said it best:

The sun'll come out
Tomorrow
Bet your bottom dollar
That tomorrow
There'll be a Mini Losi Crawler!

Just thinkin' about
Tomorrow
Clears away the Gates,
And the sorrow
'Til there's none!

When I'm stuck a day
That's gray,
And lonely,
I just stick out my chin
And Grin,
And Say,
Oh, I GOT MY CRAWLER!

The sun'll come out
Tomorrow
So ya gotta hang on
'Til tomorrow
Come what may
Tomorrow! Tomorrow!
I love ya Tomorrow!
You're always
A day
A way!

Bring it to me Annie my sweet Fed-Ex driver.

[norcrawler]

lol i thought they were already out and nobody cared, cause its 1/18th scale and everyone wanted a 1/10;-)

[FL Knifemaker]

I'll buy one as soon as they are available. I'm a Losi nut. Hopefully I won't kill myself with it like my 8ight T :shock:

[hotwheels000]

Thanks for the update Rich, I am patiently awaiting my pre-order from the LHS. It will be interesting to see some of the mods people do to it.

[Rockpiledriver]

lol i thought they were already out and nobody cared, cause its 1/18th scale and everyone wanted a 1/10;-)

That's funny, I already have plenty of 1/10th scale rigs. ;-)

What is really cool is, I now have twice as much terrain to play with in the same amount of space. The rock course I have is going to get some more changes made soon, Tunnels, arches, everything... is much easier to create in a smaller scale.

[Cave Dave]

If this comes out the same week as the Rock Carvers ,I'll be broke ! My wife wants one of these bad.(she just doesn't know it):lol::lol::lol: I can't wait for another quality Losi truck in my garage!

[Del Monte]

I'm loving mine!

Wheeled it all weekend at cougar buttes on one battery pack :shock: It performs great as a stock truck, and like Brian said, there is a few neat little upgrades that'll make this thing extremely capable.

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/9103/p8110091ia6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Thanks Rich!

[SnoopMaxx]

I´d love to get my hands on one of these little critters "thumbsup"

Well I may end up buying 3 more so my kids can have one each :lol:
That would be soooo COOL ;-)

[O.C.D.]

All you lucky people.
All you lucky sponsored people.
All you lucky sponsored people with money.
All you lucky sponsored people with money trees.

LOL, yes that was all about jealousy - I can admit it. Maybe when I sell my dog this fall I can get one. Ha, then I will be single too! Then I will have money again.

Looks like a great product from my fav r/c Manufacturer.

[KillaCrawler]

I cant wait to get my hands on one!

[Rckcrwlr]

Rich,
I have two on order from my LHS...cannot wait.

W.Pa.C. will be adding a spec class for these things...

Thanks again for creating a new demand...

John

[bajabada$$]

im srry but DOC J33P u would sell ur dog thats mean man and wow u really want one haha i want one to ill sell my parents tho not my dog

[O.C.D.]

im srry but DOC J33P u would sell ur dog thats mean man and wow u really want one haha i want one to ill sell my parents tho not my dog

It is true. I love him, and I love the woman as well. But he is expendable for the hobby. She isn't expendable but I would be if I sold the dog. Ergo I inadvertently become single and thus have more money for what I love. That makes sense because Losi is my fav manufacturer of R/C. When I am cold on the long winter nights I will have a Losi crawler to cuddle with.

[FrankyRizzo]

OK so I know the Losi guys got theirs but when are they due out to the public?

[jason]

OK so I know the Losi guys got theirs but when are they due out to the public?

we are getting close to the Mini Rock Crawler shipping to the public (approx end of August).

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[KvilleKrawler]

Can't wait till they go public. Will get a few for myself and my oldest daughter (7).

[NeXt559]

man i cant wait!

ive been looking at a couple of pix of it ant it looks like the upper links and steering links are made of plastic. are aluminum or steel links going to be available for the mini crawler?

another thing i noticed from the pix is that the lower links look like they are turn buckles. do you guys who already have their crawlers notice if they tend to get hung up?

are bent lower links going to be available?

what size links are being used? as in outside diameter and size of the screw connecting the rod and rod end

what's its stock weight?

are the mini rock claws using the same compound as the 2.2 rock claws or are they softer?

can one of you guys take a pic of the stock mini crawler at its maximum vertical and horizontal angle before it falls over?

whats the turning radius?

sorry for all the questions (not going to be laast of them though) but i just want to be ready and know know what to expect when i finally get one of these lil guys in my hands

[Gatekeeper]

I got mine in today and run it for a while .This thing is great
It is definatly going to be the next big or little class

[Tanis]

Mine was waiting for me when I got home from work. I got some wheeltime in the living room, and will get it on the rocks directly. Pretty cool to drive, it's a different challenge and I'm looking forward to working the rocks with it."thumbsup"

[TattooKenny]

They are fun! Very snappy on the throttle.....

[FrankyRizzo]

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Missed that thanks

[Rubbaneck]

Got mine last night too and what a rush this little rig is. All you haters from a few months ago will be all over this like a Hobo on a sandwich.

Good job Losi on this little gem. my girlfriend says it tickles...

[BoredGord]

I will be getting one for laundry pile crawling:-P

[Cave Dave]

Mine was waiting for me when I got home from work. I got some wheeltime in the living room, and will get it on the rocks directly. Pretty cool to drive, it's a different challenge and I'm looking forward to working the rocks with it."thumbsup"
You are bringing that to the Rimrock comp ,right?? 8)

[Norcal_GIT_r]

The wait's gonna kill me..(-8
Hope they are released soon.

[dezrik]

the wait is already killing me, just 3 more weeks :)

[HomerJ]

Are there any plans to release some in an un-assembled form? To me building them up is half the fun, as I'm sure it is to most everybody else on here also.. :ror:

[Stormin2u]

I'm very interested in what happens with this little truck I would be delighted to see a these little guys competed either in a box stock or open class. I currently have a 2.2 shafty and a 1.9 scaler under construction but I'm unsure if I want to make the transition to a shaftless rig. I'm fine with my 2.2 shaft rig at this point, so this has become a interesting new possibility for me rather adding a second 2.2 rig at this point in time.

It would also open new crawl spots that curently aren't very challenging for a 2.2 not to mention indoor opportunities on man made crawl courses.

[dankycrawler]

so mini rock claws huh? any comparison shots of this tire next to a regular one? and maybe a 1.9 tire? :idea:

[NeXt559]

I'm very interested in what happens with this little truck I would be delighted to see a these little guys competed either in a box stock or open class. I currently have a 2.2 shafty and a 1.9 scaler under construction but I'm unsure if I want to make the transition to a shaftless rig. I'm fine with my 2.2 shaft rig at this point, so this has become a interesting new possibility for me rather adding a second 2.2 rig at this point in time.

It would also open new crawl spots that curently aren't very challenging for a 2.2 not to mention indoor opportunities on man made crawl courses.

umm... im pretty sure the losi mini is also a shafty. so now you have absolutly no excuse to not get one"thumbsup"

[Stormin2u]

umm... im pretty sure the losi mini is also a shafty. so now you have absolutly no excuse to not get one"thumbsup"

umm ... what I was trying to say I'm not sure I'm going to a Berg type rig (shaftless) at this point as I'm satisfied with my shafty. "thumbsup" But your right I have no excuse but to get one. :D

[rockeater]

Is it the end of august yet? ;-)

[Norcal_GIT_r]

Horizon is now saying September for delivery.
Whats the real deal.?
If I knew this would keep getting pushed back I wouldn't have paid up front for one.

[oicu812]

Rich,
I have two on order from my LHS...cannot wait.

W.Pa.C. will be adding a spec class for these things...

Thanks again for creating a new demand...

John



I ordered two.I am curious what are the ideas for a spec class? Tires,battery and location, suspension links,body,motor,esc,servo should be spec'd? I would be very interested in creating a spec class also. What would be fair to tamper with?Shocks are a given.Tire foam? I ran in a stock slider class last winter and the rules got diluted very quickly,so im hesitant to allow much,but its in everyones nature to modify!Let me know your thoughts!

[HomerJ]

One other question, since it's a spektrum setup with the tx/rx... is it possible to bind the rx with a DX3R?? Just wondering, cause I just like having one remote to keep up with.. and I have a hard enough time with that.. :lol:

[upnover1]

One other question, since it's a spektrum setup with the tx/rx... is it possible to bind the rx with a DX3R?? Just wondering, cause I just like having one remote to keep up with.. and I have a hard enough time with that.. :lol:

I know that with the Losi late models you could bind to 3r,so I dont see why you would not be able to bind the mini crawler rx to you 3r. Now this is assuming Losi is still using the same spektrum rx that they have been using in there Late model and a couple others...

[sddill]

I ordered two.I am curious what are the ideas for a spec class? Tires,battery and location, suspension links,body,motor,esc,servo should be spec'd? I would be very interested in creating a spec class also. What would be fair to tamper with?Shocks are a given.Tire foam? I ran in a stock slider class last winter and the rules got diluted very quickly,so im hesitant to allow much,but its in everyones nature to modify!Let me know your thoughts!



I say the spec class should be all PARTS must be stock except the batt. and mounting loc..You can still change shock oil spring rates link loc. and weight to tires but it must be stock parts...no aftermarket stuff for a spec class...I think this would be a cheap fun drivers class and attract more people to the sport..."thumbsup"

[Natedog]

I say the spec class should be all PARTS must be stock except the batt. and mounting loc..You can still change shock oil spring rates link loc. and weight to tires but it must be stock parts...no aftermarket stuff for a spec class...I think this would be a cheap fun drivers class and attract more people to the sport..."thumbsup"

Yes, spec should be kept very stock. "thumbsup"

[701 Technique]

Got any close-up pics of the axles? whats the width from tire to tire?

Awesome lookin truck LOSI"thumbsup"

[Gatekeeper]

Got any close-up pics of the axles? whats the width from tire to tire?

Awesome lookin truck LOSI"thumbsup"


The track width is 7 in ,outside of tire to outside of tire

[Casey Peck]

Looks awesome

[RCMFMaxxMan]

are the mini rock claws using the same compound as the 2.2 rock claws or are they softer?


I too am wondering about what compound is being used. blue? white?

[Rich Trujillo]

I too am wondering about what compound is being used. blue? white?
SThese are not Blue or White compound. It is a "kit' compound. I have been told that they work pretty good compared to other 1.9 tires currently out on the market.

[Casey Peck]

Hello Richard can you call me today or tonight I have some questions about this thing and want to make sure I get it all right for the outing.....I am going to email you my number

Thanks

Casey Peck

[Flyin Hawaiian]

I wish had one of these so i can put in a HH mini cobalt:):)"thumbsup"

[victionone]

Anyone know if I can sync the Mini Crawler's receiver to my M11 with a Spektrum pro module?

[dezrik]

Are these supposed to be shipping to vendors? I thought i seen somewhere that they were shipping.

[Rich Trujillo]

Are these supposed to be shipping to vendors? I thought i seen somewhere that they were shipping.
They should start shipping to dealers mid to late this coming week.

[DLE88]

They should start shipping to dealers mid to late this coming week.

"thumbsup"

[666]

This rig is cool, and well thought out, count me in on getting one!! I scoped 2 out today and it gets my stamp of approval!!

[Casey Peck]

Anyone know if I can sync the Mini Crawler's receiver to my M11 with a Spektrum pro module?

Yes it will

[RCMFMaxxMan]

Hello Richard can you call me today or tonight I have some questions about this thing and want to make sure I get it all right for the outing.....I am going to email you my number

Thanks

Casey Peck

show off :lol: jk :-P

[Mule]

I'm thinking a BM8 or 9 w/ a LiPo pack......... I have and extra BM9 sitting here waiting.

[JohnRobHolmes]

I'm thinking a BM8 or 9 w/ a LiPo pack......... I have and extra BM9 sitting here waiting.

Too big. The Losi mini uses a 280 motor.

[Cave Dave]

Too big. The Losi mini uses a 280 motor.
So the losi Insane motor out of my 18t will turn it into instant rock racer! I can't wait to get my hands on one."thumbsup"

[Mule]

Too big. The Losi mini uses a 280 motor.

Crap, well back to the drawing board....
So what brushless or brushed would you recommend John?

[JohnRobHolmes]

Once I get one in hand I will know better. I have a little motor I will try, but until I drive a losi I won't know.

[Mule]

Oh man, I thought you were "Carnack the all knowing" or something..... :lol:
works for me

The suspense is killing me, I was hoping they would be out this week - BEFORE Labor Day weekend......

[O.C.D.]

Got to drive one this last weekend and all I can say is I WILL OWN ONE!!! lol These little Losi's are cool as hell. I can already see the potential they will have. The little Rock Claws are awesome looking as well. Act like their older brothers, but need more weight than it had. Granted it wasn't my rig (thanks again Jason), but it looks to be very promising.

[NeXt559]

They should start shipping to dealers mid to late this coming week.

sweet!

just told the owner of my lhs to get his credit card machine fired up:lol:

[dezrik]

Can't Wait to recieve mine, Hopefully Ill have one before anyone in my town :flipoff: (only 1 crawler in the whole town LOL!!)

[victionone]

Yes it will

nice. :)

[njrockcrawler]

any info on the esc, tech specs.......etc.

[dezrik]

any info on the esc, tech specs.......etc.

x2 "thumbsup"

[Rich Trujillo]

The ESC will hold up to 7.4 volts. We revised the programing to have a ton of drag brake and no pause between forward and reverse. It's works really well in the MRC and I think most will be impressed with the drag brake it does have.

Sorry that I don't have specific details.