wmuller

Hello,

My local hobby store carries these two models and parts.

I intend to run across my lawn, jumps, bashing around. No race plans.

Associated Vs Losi.

any thoughts???

MORNINGSTAR

as a newb who just had the same descision, i went associated due to all the reccomendations from fellow members, AND all the aftermarket hop up available for the associated.

thats why i went w/ the RC18MT

wmuller

Any issues with the steering? Did you have to tighten or modify to enjoy.

I am looking to just run jump?

How did it do on grass?

thanks

MORNINGSTAR

ill tell you friday

wmuller

I am planning to purchase tonite. Jumping on the weekend.

kavvika

For purely off-road bashing, I'd recommend the mini-LST2. Due to it's larger tires and overall size, it'll be able to better tackle grass and larger clumps of dirt.

wmuller

I have returned with the Losi Mini LST2. It is a little larger than the rc18mt and has almost a full inch of better ground clearance.

You can adjust the stance of the vehicle to have is ride taller. I can mow low, but need to leave some green. Time will tell about my level of bashing vs repair time.
Was also really interested in the losi rock hopper 1/18. boy can you really drop some fast coin. PS bought at eflite mcx heli for rainy days.


Thanks for all your suggestions.

kavvika

Enjoy your new truck! The "2" is a much more reliable truck than the original mini-LST ever was. You shouldn't have any problems with the differentials, and the DSM radio is the icing on the cake. What are your modification plans for it? If you're going brushless, LMK and I'll tell you where to get an awesome motor for it.

Frozen72

Good luck with the diffs and servos.

chardur

Im aware the servos wont hold up great and that it should be replaced with a 1/10 scale servo, but what are the issues with the lst2's diffs. From what I've read they are metal and hold up well.

zaner123

The diffs should work fine for the stock power system, however the internal spider gears can have problems under high stresses - either high powered brushless/Li-Po systems or simply bad driving. If you really want to make sure the diffs don't have any problems, you should shim them. There are some shimming guides that can be found if you search around.. Google it maybe? PM me and I will give you the links for the message boards.

papa_smurf

For servos on the mini LST
http://www.beatyourtruck.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=48936
Its awsome I did it and now my truck is bullet proof.

wmuller

okay, what about the mini baja, with lipo batteries?


I need one now for my 13 year old, possibily one for my wife to crank on.

thanks

calvino

RC18T IMO, you may want to consider a kit, they're more, but you have the satasfaction of knowing you made it/bonding time with your child