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Our review of the losi 1/5 scale remote control truck the 5ive. There is a lot we love about this gas powered RC beast of a short course truck and a few things we would of changed. Watch the video to learn more

We take a look at the brand new Losi 4X4 short course truck after putting it through it’s paces to give you a solid review. This SCT is really an 1/8scale in a 1/10 scale package and has loads of pro’s and cons for en electric rc short course truck. This is the Losi TEN-SCTE 4WD Short Course Rolling Chassis. Take your passion for short course in a whole new direction. The Losi® 1/10-scale TEN-SCTE 4WD Short Course Rolling Chassis is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. With oversized 12mm anodized threaded shocks, Eclipse™ Short Course truck tires, and lightweight black anodized aluminum chassis, the TEN-SCTE’s performance is unforgettable. Because it’s a rolling chassis, this short course truck comes out of the box pre-assembled at the factory with wheels, tires and a clear body, but without electronics. You complete the TEN-SCTE using the electronics of your choice..

This is my review of my Losi Aftershock LE. This is my first nitro vehicle and don’t know that I can go back to electric. Just sharing what I’ve learned over the past few months that I’ve had the monster truck.

For more information on the Losi Micro Rally Car or Short Course Truck or to purchase one please visit: search.horizonhobby.com Losi has a history of making some very fun and performance-packed micro vehicles in recent years. From the original Micro-T, Micro-Desert Truck and more they’ve established themselves as the kings of the sub-1/18 scale. They’re back again, this time with a slightly larger platform in two different flavors in the 1/24-scale Micro Short Course Truck and Micro Rally Car. Sharing most major components between both platforms these are two vehicles that can truly bridge the gap between the mini and micro worlds. Designed from the ground-up with a full-time 4WD drive system featuring full ball bearings and an intigrated slipper clutch, coil-over oil-filled shocks, powerful micro motor and more these are two spectacular vehicles. We had an opportunity to go doorhandle-to-doorhandle with Losi’s Andy Ziegler on one of the prototype tracks that was setup in an office. Yes, it was a closed-door meeting where my beating Andy and putting these cars through their paces was high on the agenda.Questions? Comments? Feel free to e-mail us at Editors@HorizonRC.com For more information please visit the links below: www.horizonhobby.com If you like our videos check out our podcast, the R/Cast, every Thursday at www.horizonhobby.com Horizon Hobby is now on Facebook! Visit us at www.facebook.com Follow HorizonHobby.com on Twitter at twitter.com

In the six years since the original Mini-T was released it has remained a force in RC. Losi has decided to shake things up a bit with its newest truck based on the Mini-T platform, the Mini-Desert Truck. Borrowing design queues from its larger 1/10-scale cousin the Mini-Desert Truck looks…

We knew that the 1/10–scale Desert Truck from Losi was going to be a lot of fun when we first caught wind of it. Upon further inspection we were impressed with the list of features that have been designed into this truck. We had an opportunity to familiarize ourselves with the Desert Truck over the course of several afternoons to see how neat this truck truly is. Check out the video below for our comprehensive performance review. For more technical information, you can check out our preview of the Losi Desert Truck on HorizonHobby.com, search Article 1786

The Losi Micro-Desert Truck packs a lot of fun into it’s 1/36-scale package. Get a unique inside view of this terrific little truck.

Perhaps the hottest segment of RC right now is the Short Course Truck (SCT) Spec class. There are many good reasons for this as the trucks that go head-to-head look great, handle realistically and allow just about anyone to get involved in RC racing on a level playing field at a relatively low price. The latest entry to this class is the new 1/10-scale Losi Strike and it brings a few different things to the party. The Strike features a “backwards” mounted transmission, forward motor location, aluminum threaded body shocks, brushless-ready transmission, LiPo friendly ESC and a 2.4GHz radio system to provide perhaps the most complete RTR in the SCT class to date. I had a chance to get my hands on a pre-production Strike recently and truly got up-close and personal with it. From checking out all the chassis details, diving inside the transmission, inspecting the suspension and more, this was a rare opportunity that I planned on taking full advantage of. With a number of charged Losi LiPo batteries in my pit box and the video camera in the back of my truck I headed out for an early test session at RJD Hobbies and Raceway in Lincoln, IL. The outdoor track at RJD has always been a struggle for me to get my arms around. From its challenging layout and surface I’ve done ok here but I wouldn’t say this was one of my better tracks. When I arrived in the morning the track crew was preparing to ready the track for a warm-up race before the 2009 ROAR 1/8-scale Nationals the following …

When it comes to Nitro Monster trucks Losi has always moved to the beat of a different drummer. When other monsters were using multiple small diameter shocks on each wheel, the original LST defied conventional wisdom by using one massive shock per wheel. When other monster trucks were using a single steering servo, Losi raised the stakes again by utilizing dual-metal geared servos. When others were relying on small block engines, Losi yet again broke the mold by going with a big block. Needless to say the previous Losi monsters’ success speaks for itself. The latest generation of Losi monster is here in the Losi LST XXL. It gains its XXL moniker by being the largest LST to date, but there’s more under the body than just a stretched chassis. Featuring refined molded components that are based off the 8IGHT 2.0 Race Roller, a bigger 454-sized engine, optimized transmission and more, the LST XXL is one big and bad truck. Add in Spektrum’s telemetry-equipped DX3S transmitter into the mix and you have what is sure to be a winner. It’s time to roost the competition and we invite you to come along to see exactly what Losi’s latest LST brings to the party. I took out with the LST XXL. I thought it might sound better without it. Speed Specs LST XXL Manufacturer – Losi Part Number – LOSB0016 Vehicle Type/Class – Big-Block Nitro Monster Truck Target Audience – Entry-Level to Advanced Nitro Monster Truck Enthusiast Kit/RTR/Race Roller – RTR Test Items Used: Losi 30% Nitrotane …

Review on the 1/18th Mini Desert Truck