HorizonRC com Review: Losi 1/18-scale Mini-Rock Crawler

Описание: The Losi Mini-Rock Crawler has really taken off since it was announced and blazed a path thats left others struggling to catch up. From its scale looking body, scaled-down National Champion Rock Claw tires, beadlocks, solid axle design and more, there's a lot under the hood to make this a special truck. We have finally gotten our hands on one of these mighty mini's to put it through its paces over a variety of different surfaces. We tested the Mini-Rock Crawler in its box stock configuration for a true rating of its performance characteristics.

Speed Specs:
Losi Mini-Rock Crawler
Manufacturer - Losi
Part Number - LOSB0222
Vehicle Type/Class - 1.9-inch Rock Crawler
Target Audience - First-Time Crawlers, 1.9-class Enthusiasts
Kit/RTR/Race Roller - RTR
Test Items Used -
Losi 1100mAh NiMH Mini Pack (LOSB1202)
Spektrum DX3S (SPM3130)

Final Thoughts

I must admit that I wasn't the first to jump on-board the rock crawling train. I am the kind of guy that lap times are the end-all/be-all, but I have to admit I found the Mini-Rock Crawler to be an interesting change of pace. I spent an hour or so messing around with one at iHobby 2008 and enjoyed myself. Getting out in the open to run the Mini-Rock Crawler was really fun. This is the type of vehicle where I can see the biggest challenge being out-doing your buddies on a Saturday afternoon while the ballgame or race is playing on a radio in the background. I'm really interested to see how the performance will change with the metal diff lockers and the LiPo conversion kit. After a few packs I did swap out the stock radio system and rebind the included MRX-3000 receiver to my DX3S, as shown in the video. The main reason for this was simple ergonomics as the stock radio really did work flawlessly from the word go. Another appealing factor with the Mini-Rock Crawler is that there are just so many options out there in terms of parts, pieces and more that I think I just found my new project truck.


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