OFFICIAL Team Losi Micro-T thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RE: OFFICIAL Team Losi Micro-T thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey guys! So I hate to be a lazy bum, but I see that this thread is long and long and my time is short and shorter. I'm trying to help a guy stuff all the electronics that come with the Losi Excelorin brushless kit under the lid of a micro T. Anybody got a descent pic of how your supposed to pack all that on there? Thanks
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Awesome dude thanks! I snooped around on the Losi sight but I just haven't had time to hunt something like that down. You are truly "The Ace"!!
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RE: OFFICIAL Team Losi Micro-T thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so, does anyone make a true ALL IN ONE brushless kit? i see that there are two main packages from losi (rx &servo, then the motor and ESC) but everywhere i go they are all out of atleast one of them.
so, where can i get both, together, in one foul swoop?
i just sold my "killer" car (1/18th) and need to atlease have one brushless car in the house
thanks in advance
BTW, it has been a LONG time since i was on here, i miss this place
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i DO have the losi lipo (which feels like it is getting weak), and the atomic BB right now, and it is slow, well, now i feels slow. also, i DO have a spektrum Tx, but am waging the war on paying the ~ 90 bucks for the Rx.
thoughts?
i am all ears
ok, one more edit......
we also want to go the FASTEST for the money, ie, a 10,000 kv motor would be best i can find, but do i have to buy the losi ESC seperate?
i am alittle tired, so bear with me.
so, where can i get both, together, in one foul swoop?
i just sold my "killer" car (1/18th) and need to atlease have one brushless car in the house
thanks in advance
BTW, it has been a LONG time since i was on here, i miss this place
edit:
i DO have the losi lipo (which feels like it is getting weak), and the atomic BB right now, and it is slow, well, now i feels slow. also, i DO have a spektrum Tx, but am waging the war on paying the ~ 90 bucks for the Rx.
thoughts?
i am all ears
ok, one more edit......
we also want to go the FASTEST for the money, ie, a 10,000 kv motor would be best i can find, but do i have to buy the losi ESC seperate?
i am alittle tired, so bear with me.
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The Micro Losi Shocks came in at the LHS today. Wow. Wish I had waited versus buying the 3 Racing. They have thicker shafts that are smooth, and have better seals. At least from what I could tell through the packaging.
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RE: OFFICIAL Team Losi Micro-T thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ORIGINAL: Mini_Me
The Micro Losi Shocks came in at the LHS today. Wow. Wish I had waited versus buying the 3 Racing. They have thicker shafts that are smooth, and have better seals. At least from what I could tell through the packaging.
The Micro Losi Shocks came in at the LHS today. Wow. Wish I had waited versus buying the 3 Racing. They have thicker shafts that are smooth, and have better seals. At least from what I could tell through the packaging.
i have the hot racing oil filled shocks and i have been pleased, i allso have had a few others, but these seem to be the best so far. :thumbup:
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RE: OFFICIAL Team Losi Micro-T thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok, i just ordered the 10250kv xcelorin (sp) BL motor and the 1/36 xcelorin ESC, and the losi Rx/servo combo. so i should be good to go for a brushless setup.
also, new diff, and pinions (mine are worn) and new tires (also worn)
oh, and the lights. i had too
so, i sould have vids or pix as soon as this stuff comes in
edit, i just realized the lights will need some wiring modification to work in the 3 wire setup....
any thoughts?
also, new diff, and pinions (mine are worn) and new tires (also worn)
oh, and the lights. i had too
so, i sould have vids or pix as soon as this stuff comes in
edit, i just realized the lights will need some wiring modification to work in the 3 wire setup....
any thoughts?
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RE: OFFICIAL Team Losi Micro-T thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok, i just ordered the 10250kv xcelorin (sp) BL motor and the 1/36 xcelorin ESC, and the losi Rx/servo combo. so i should be good to go for a brushless setup.
also, new diff, and pinions (mine are worn) and new tires (also worn)
oh, and the lights. i had too
so, i sould have vids or pix as soon as this stuff comes in
edit, i just realized the lights will need some wiring modification to work in the 3 wire setup....
any thoughts?
also, new diff, and pinions (mine are worn) and new tires (also worn)
oh, and the lights. i had too
so, i sould have vids or pix as soon as this stuff comes in
edit, i just realized the lights will need some wiring modification to work in the 3 wire setup....
any thoughts?
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RE: OFFICIAL Team Losi Micro-T thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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i have the hot racing oil filled shocks and i have been pleased, i allso have had a few others, but these seem to be the best so far. :thumbup:
ORIGINAL: Mini_Me
The Micro Losi Shocks came in at the LHS today. Wow. Wish I had waited versus buying the 3 Racing. They have thicker shafts that are smooth, and have better seals. At least from what I could tell through the packaging.
The Micro Losi Shocks came in at the LHS today. Wow. Wish I had waited versus buying the 3 Racing. They have thicker shafts that are smooth, and have better seals. At least from what I could tell through the packaging.
i have the hot racing oil filled shocks and i have been pleased, i allso have had a few others, but these seem to be the best so far. :thumbup:
AFAIK Hot Racing does NOT make oil filled oring sealed shocks versus aluminum bodies you can stick some grease in. Night and day!
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RE: OFFICIAL Team Losi Micro-T thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is my slightly modified Micro Desert Truck on a banked oval track in Bridgewater NJ. Pretty cool eh??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLyGFmYal84
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLyGFmYal84
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Wow you are terrible... Nice driving though what steering setup do you have? Neither one of my micros has that nice of steering.
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Hi Joe: It is very stock to say the least. Bearings, lipo, shocks, and the BUDS wedge body. Thats it!!! All the electronics are stock including the transmitter, servo and even the motor. The tires are the stock micro t tires ground down to slicks then cleaned with motor spray. The pic at the end of the video shows the little bit of TLC that I gave it, slick tires, offset circuit board for left turn only, and underneath, the LIPO is mounted all the way on the left. THATS IT! Enjoy!
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The night that that video was taped was the very first time I ever tried it. I want to keep it as simple as possible. I am the race directer at that facility, the most popular class at that track is mini z's, so I wanted to show that the Losi micros are capable as well. It is verrry stock just like I said above.
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Dave, I know a driver of you skill this rarely happens, but if you hit something head on, do you find the steering suddenly reentering at a different offset? I have encountered this, and the only way to correct is to lift the truck up and put it back down, or reset the trim on the remote.
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Hey I have a few problems with my two micro's.
#1 MT- Whenever I get within 5 feet the throttle engages and it starts creeping. But when I put my hand on the transmitter antenna it stops.
#2 MT- Something in the transmission is very tight. It has a bad breakskid and is hard to move forwards and backwards.
It also has something wrong with the motor. I will be driving it and all of the sudden the motor will stop spinning but steering still works. Its not the battery because it works fine in #1 MT.
Does anyone have any advice?
#1 MT- Whenever I get within 5 feet the throttle engages and it starts creeping. But when I put my hand on the transmitter antenna it stops.
#2 MT- Something in the transmission is very tight. It has a bad breakskid and is hard to move forwards and backwards.
It also has something wrong with the motor. I will be driving it and all of the sudden the motor will stop spinning but steering still works. Its not the battery because it works fine in #1 MT.
Does anyone have any advice?
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For number 2 loosen the screws that connect the transmission together. Then check your mesh of you pinion and spur. Check to see if any wires are loose and th eplug is in all the way on the servo.
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RE: OFFICIAL Team Losi Micro-T thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ORIGINAL: Mini_Me
AFAIK Hot Racing does NOT make oil filled oring sealed shocks versus aluminum bodies you can stick some grease in. Night and day!
AFAIK Hot Racing does NOT make oil filled oring sealed shocks versus aluminum bodies you can stick some grease in. Night and day!
also, thanks for the tip on the trans. 3 racing trans ordered. :thumbup:
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RE: OFFICIAL Team Losi Micro-T thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Huh. Well wadda know. I stand corrected. Having seen HR quality though, I cant put my faith in those compared to the Losi ones.
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Ok, I have a update if anyone cares. MT #1 is working great and everything is great it now just needs a chassis and new shocks. The diffs are running smooth on MT #2 But the motor is still cutting out and I have no range, maybe 25 feet with xmod antenna.
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Having seen HR quality though, I cant put my faith in those compared to the Losi ones.
Having seen HR quality though, I cant put my faith in those compared to the Losi ones.
as for the update above:
perhaps the antenna is broken inside the wire causing the poor range? i have had this happen before.
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RE: OFFICIAL Team Losi Micro-T thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dave, I know a driver of you skill this rarely happens, but if you hit something head on, do you find the steering suddenly reentering at a different offset? I have encountered this, and the only way to correct is to lift the truck up and put it back down, or reset the trim on the remote.
Dave, I know a driver of you skill this rarely happens, but if you hit something head on, do you find the steering suddenly reentering at a different offset? I have encountered this, and the only way to correct is to lift the truck up and put it back down, or reset the trim on the remote.
ORIGINAL: -JOE-
Hey I have a few problems with my two micro's.
#1 MT- Whenever I get within 5 feet the throttle engages and it starts creeping. But when I put my hand on the transmitter antenna it stops.
#2 MT- Something in the transmission is very tight. It has a bad breakskid and is hard to move forwards and backwards.
It also has something wrong with the motor. I will be driving it and all of the sudden the motor will stop spinning but steering still works. Its not the battery because it works fine in #1 MT.
Does anyone have any advice?
Hey I have a few problems with my two micro's.
#1 MT- Whenever I get within 5 feet the throttle engages and it starts creeping. But when I put my hand on the transmitter antenna it stops.
#2 MT- Something in the transmission is very tight. It has a bad breakskid and is hard to move forwards and backwards.
It also has something wrong with the motor. I will be driving it and all of the sudden the motor will stop spinning but steering still works. Its not the battery because it works fine in #1 MT.
Does anyone have any advice?
My truck had 1 too many shims on its transmission top shaft, right where the slipper clutch backplate is. I took one out and it rolls nicely and is faster as well. Other then that, you can of course check your pinion to spur mesh, make sure your stock motor bushings are oiled and also loosed ALL tranny screws slightly like many people have posted already.
Hope I was of some help to you!!!
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Thanks for the tips I oiled the bushed a little more just in case and as of now the MT #2 is running smooth. What is this aluminum wire you talk of? I would like to get like 100ft of range if at all possible.
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RE: OFFICIAL Team Losi Micro-T thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i had insane range when tested, in fact, as far as i could see it. this was after soldering a stronger wire on the Rx. i just used a leftover piece of wire i had laying around.
also, here is some of my inspiration for my most recent order....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ELIEK3l-Tpk
also, here is some of my inspiration for my most recent order....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ELIEK3l-Tpk