@huioliver how do you like it.... I Ordered a blue one from UK and have a venom 11.1 volt 3s lipo 4000 mah and the thing is uncontrollable, My first time driving it though I had a blast and if you use throttle control you can stop it from flipping... Fast as hell, definatly beats out my Buddies Associated T4.1 ....
@untouchablemvj1982 I love mine i got it from america (ebay), i got mine in a silver body but i bought an extra blue body, right now my speed t has a busted diff but still goes just not as fast as normal. i stuck a camera to mine and got two videos i uploaded one to youtube but it is not going as fast (diff). I have a 11.1v 5000mAh 30c+ Lipo Battery for mine. If ur interested in the video i posted search up ►Camera Strapped to Losi Speed T◄ and it should come up first
@untouchablemvj1982 I live in Australia so it took a while to arrive, the separate blue body came first. have u ever crashed yours, i have, it slid out and hit a small pole at around 40km, my battery i so big i had to use a modified steel strap to hold it down but when it crashed the battery flew forward so hard that it bent the steel strap forward about two inches, the front end is bent up a bit from that which makes the body hard to fit on. its fine now, just had to use parts from my Desert T
@huioliver I broke it twice... Crashed into a parked car wheel and Hit a grass enbankment, Broke axle first and cracked suspension second.. Both parts were cheap but this thing is prone to break at high speeds, but that is like anything goin that speed.
@untouchablemvj1982 right now my Speed T is pretty sick and not going as fast, its still goes like hell tho. Recently i strapped a $600 camera to it using wrapping paper sticky tape, surprisingly that stuff held out well, i could have made a few more videos but only got 2 cause i needed the camera back for a lunar eclipse that night. i have posted one on Youtube, u could easily find the video on my account.
@huioliver Anyone who has a speed t should do the following or they will eventually if they run 3s ... Get robinson Racing 9400 and 9402 and some losi balls 3/32 and turn that Spool pos plastic gear set into a Ball Diff and it will be faster and hold up under the torque from 3s. I have a speed t with that set up and a Velineon Motor/Esc because I fried the cheap ass Excelorin... running 28/76 gearing and im doing at least 75-80......
I have a XXX-NT, this just persuaded me to go electric for my next Losi. I know the Speed-NT is also a huge jump from the XXX-NT, but this just seems like so much less of a hassle.
i got one of these aint that impressed with it too light and the gears keep shredding... so took all the electrics out of it and now just have the full rolling chassis.... anyone after one for spares????? inbox me...
@untouchablemvj1982 just on big carparks had nothiong but issue,s with it , now long gone in ebay land LOL... i deffo wouldnt have another , they really need to sort out the crappy plastic gearing...
oh thanks, i just had a rustler xl-5 and the motor was trash, the brushes kept on falling out and my esc LITERALY exploded, i wnt car, brushless. what do u reccomend, thanks
@mariamad90 Go with a dirt cheap hobbywing 80A esc + motor, about 90$ , tons of power, 2S-3S , I run those in clib racing for one year , never had a single problem
@mariamad90 you can only do like 2-3 speed passes with the rustler at 70 mph before the motor blows... Speed t is discontinued so have fun trying to find one, There is like 2 left for sale in the world online.... If you can manage to get one, take it.
@mariamad90 Hey Bud, Losi has their own connector type, and it is not compatible with the Traxxas plugs. If you have all traxxas connectors though, you can easily change the Speed-t connector to a Traxxas or build a converter plug (what I usually do). Hope that helps!
@devnull128 Stock gearing is 20/88... The scary thing is this car is running a tad slower then stock because 18/78 slows it down just a tad but this thing is FAST... goin 65 here, stock gearing with that battery will do 70-74
@LiveFreeOrRIP rustlers suck... You have to gear them way to far and almost blow the motor to get 65 plus with a rustler... Plus rustler has no wheelie bar, shitty suspension and is not better then the Speed t.. sorry pal
im having problems wit my new diff , it a rr aluminum diff. i think i lost some berrings in the monster diff screw? would that make my diff slip really quick?
What battery do you have for your Speed T? When I bought mine about a month ago, I got just the standard battery and a onyx 200 charger. If I wanted to spend a little more, I could get the better battery and charger, and get up near 65+.
@redmr2na Hey Bud, I used a 5000mah MaxAmps 3S LiPo battery (20C, which was standard at that time). Today's 40C+ cells would give this thing even more punch!
You want to get at least a 4000mah (or more) 25C+ 3S battery though.
@devnull128 The place I bought mine from said that if I wanted to get it up to 65+, I'd have to get a 3 S lipo, and a venom brand charger. Now that I've experienced the standard power, I'm thinking of going whole hog, and getting the car converted to lipo, and essentually make mine a rc ballistic missile like yours.
@waxflag, the esc is set to profile three from the factory. this allows half throttle only, and has no voltage cutoff. change the esc to profile one. profile one gives full throttle, votage cutoff for 3s lipo, and forward only.
waxflag, the esc is set to profile three from the factory. this allows half throttle only, and has no voltage cutoff. change the esc to profile one. profile one gives full throttle, votage cutoff for 3s lipo, and forward only.
i have a speed-t myself and i had upgraded to an ebay 3s lipo but for some reason after like the 3rd run with the battery if quit on me? i had measured the voltage and it was below 3.6v per cell?
i dont know if i should upgrade to a mamba max or is there a way to set the low voltage cutoff on the xcellerin esc?
@spadzo - Very, very close to stock. These speeds are basically stock speeds (at 3S lipo), but I changed out quite a few parts for graphite ones. They do very little for speed, but I like the stiffer parts for handling.
When I received my Speed-t Ball Diff is Scrape defauf And in more It is necessary that I (PAY Parts Ball Diff) Is Disconinued He make it He make it in no way ?
When I received my Speed-t Ball Diff is Scrape defauf And in more It is necessary that I (PAY Parts Ball Diff) Is Disconinued He make it He make it in no way ?
When I received my Speed-t Ball Diff is Scrape defauf And in more It is necessary that I (PAY Parts Ball Diff) Is Disconinued He make it He make it in no way ?
When I received my Speed-t Ball Diff is Scrape defauf And in more It is necessary that I (PAY Parts Ball Diff) Is Disconinued He make it He make it in no way ?
$299 for the car (RTR with radio), $4 for a kevlar spur, and $4 for the 18t pinion is what is needed (along with a $100 or so 3S lipo if you don't have one).
I also have on this thing (NOT REQUIRED):
a DX3R radio (because I use it on all of my cars)
a ton of graphite parts (because they dramatically help with stiffness on the suspension, and because I already had them from the 10,000 other Team Losi cars I have/had in the past 20 years).
I used a 3S MAXamps battery (5000mah, 20c), which does not come with the car (no battery does). The Stock pinion/spur is 20/88 (4.4), and I was using 18/78 (4.3) on this one which is almost identical. The only reason for the change was that I had a 78 kevlar spur lying around and put it in after stripping the stock one.
So bottom line is that it was VERY close to box stock!
One note though: I did change out quite a few chassis parts for graphite ones, which are much stiffer and make for a more planted car (IMO)... The graphite parts are MUCH more brittle, and will break easily, but again I had them lying around (from my 2,000 other Losi cars LOL).
This video is approaching 2 years now and still going strong! I still love this car too.
im thinkin about getting one of these i have a losi aftershock right now i am just wondering if it comes with a charger for the battery or do u have to buy one?
ok team losi is sending me a new motor combo system n i will not b opening it cause i will b selling it for $130 so if anyone wants it let me know for more info
Unfortunately my speed t is tearing itself to pieces just with speed runs on pavement,no crashes.Warping cvd's,tearing up the diff cups and overall just loosening and stretching all the plastic making the car sloppy.
idk anything bout the car you want from traxxas, but i do know from what i heard losi is alot better brand, I had a traxxas s-maxx 2.5 and everything on that car broke i paid 300 for the car and over 300 for fixing it.
This is a faultless rc car until you get to the parts. One crash at 50+ (what i did) and you'll have some serious damage on your hands! The plastic parts are too fragile on the front end. GREAT CAR JUST CANT COPE WITH CRASHES SO BE CAREFUL!
Totally agree. This is where the Rusty excels. The stiffer the parts, the more brittle they are. I replaced mine with graphite which is even MORE brittle, but makes a huge difference in stiffness and handling (IMO).
For those who think I ONLY like this car over the Traxxas, read this post again (slowly). They are both great cars.
Both cars are worthy adversaries, but your friend clearly cannot drive. The rusty is a virtual draw, and the jato flat does not accelerate like either lipo monsters. (Yes, I own a VXL as well, and have owned 2 Jato's in the past)
Traxxas has better stock parts... BOTH the rustler and speed t need different gearing and lipos... the jato is not as "Quick" but top speed was higher when geared right.. stock all are bad but traxxas for life here!
True RC guys love them all.... I have cars from tons of manufacturers and have raced them since the 80s. Both cars have their high and low points, but I could not pick one over the other (which is why I kept both).
BTW: I have all of these comments because it is my video LOL...
so i cant just pull ity out and rune it???? thats gay how u set slipper then??? i have no patiants 2 but im poor too cuz my allowence is only 25$ a week
Uh, you can pull it out and run it. The slipper is set with one bolt though (tool included). On a $25 a week budget you will likely not have a 3S lipo, so no real slipper worries anyway.
I have just bought one, and when i pull the trotle it vibrates somethimes, and one wire out the condensator is getting redhot, what do you think the problem is? it does this whit 3s lipo and 6cels nimh
Sounds like there is a problem with the speed controller. Did you mean the capacitor wire? I'd call Horizon up (they are usually pretty good about customer service).
I have a kevlar spur and a 3s lipo and have had no problems with stripped gears, but i did install a desert truck diff and diff case. (Gears can strip easily if not meshed properly)
I would highly doubt that since it is still fairly new. They may tweak it some, but I'd be surprised if a flat new speed-t came out.
On the flip side, there will ALWAYS be something new that come out right after you make a buy, no matter when you do it. With that in mind, there is no time like the present!
LOL... Looks like you need to go back to the history books bud. The Losi XXX-t chassis has been around for a very, very long time (way longer than the HPI).
The RTR radio that comes with this car is actually quite good. I happen to have a Spektrum DX3R radio (30 model memory), so I decided to use that. Nice thing with the DX3R is that it will use the receiver that came with the Speed-T already!
Again the DX3R is awesome, but I wouldn't run out and buy a new radio just for this car since the stock one is so good (for a RTR).
VERY close.. Stock out of the box the speed-t clocked slightly faster than the box stated, and the VXL was slightly slower (with the box stated setting for 70mph). This brought them both within 1-2mph of each other.
IMHO, the big difference is handling -vs- durability. The Rusty is more durable, but the speed-t has a proven racing setup from the xxx-t series trucks.
All a matter of opinion and preference. Both are GREAT trucks (I have both).
Hey Bud, I am sorry I didn't respond to this (just saw it). The motor gets hot before the battery on my 3s setup, and at 5000mah, it usually out runs my extra time....
Great Video! You were the first speet t clip on youtube, and still only one to show high speed! Losi should give you stock shares, I would estimate 8 out of ten buyers watched your video!!
Im a former VXL owner, and I always had heat problems! 11.1v 3s- Does the losi run cooler?
LOL.. Thanks dude (and I agree, given all of the hobby sites that link to this vid to sell them :-) ). Seriously though, I was lucky enough to get a very early one, and couldn't find a vid when I was deciding so I figured I HAD to put one up.
I will say that once you go 3S, heat becomes an issue probably just as often with the speed-t (maybe even slightly more since the rpm/v numbers are a little higher). But I keep a good eye on it and it never gets too high.
oh yah and i read in the manual online that it is not geared for offroad and grass, is it possible to gear it for offroad and grass if i changed the spur and the pinion? what spur and pinion should i use?
Depends on a few things, first and foremost what battery are you running? How much runtime are you looking for? And what kind of grass (bermuda cut at 1/4", or kentucky blue cut at 5")?
You can gear this thing for most off-road scenarios.
I thought I was melting the gears too. Turns out that the torque from the motor actually strips the gear if the mesh isn't PERFECT. I switched out to the kevlar spur gear (18/78 ratio) and have not had an issue since. The kevlar spur is only $4 and well worth it!
These motors can handle quite a bit of heat, just keep an eye on the temps (I use a nitro temp meter).
I know that the Speed T has plastic gears in the tranny this is one of the reasons for the delay but mine was sometimes 15 to 20 seconds before going into reverse.
You have to stop it, and let it go to neutral first. I wonder if that is the issue. Are you going right from forward to reverse, wand waiting for it? It will be quicker if you let the trigger go to neutral as soon as it stops (as opposed to holding it in reverse).
Just a quick question does your Speed T have an excessive delay before it goes into reverse? I don't know if mine was bad or what but I fixed it with a mamba max and 5700 mamba motor
Probably fine. The car has to stop and there is a delay before allowing it to go into reverse. I have reverse disabled, but have a Mamba system that has the same feature...
I listen to all the bickering back and forth I have both vehicles and both vehicles have problems to work out, neither is a race vehicle, everyone wants the fastest brushless out there I guarantee it's not going to be a truck. Both of my trucks are in the 65-70 mph range neither handle worth a crap at this speed with a 2 wheel drive neither stop worth a crap either. BUT I LOVE THE HELL OUT OF BOTH OF THEM!!!!!!!!
you no u can get a traxxas rustler vxl rtr for about $270 or something on towerhobbies and the top speed is about 70mph but it matters which battery you buy because i think it can go up to 85+ with the right battery
whats the run time on the lipo?
matty23618 6 months ago
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huioliver 7 months ago
@huioliver how do you like it.... I Ordered a blue one from UK and have a venom 11.1 volt 3s lipo 4000 mah and the thing is uncontrollable, My first time driving it though I had a blast and if you use throttle control you can stop it from flipping... Fast as hell, definatly beats out my Buddies Associated T4.1 ....
untouchablemvj1982 2 months ago
@untouchablemvj1982 I love mine i got it from america (ebay), i got mine in a silver body but i bought an extra blue body, right now my speed t has a busted diff but still goes just not as fast as normal. i stuck a camera to mine and got two videos i uploaded one to youtube but it is not going as fast (diff). I have a 11.1v 5000mAh 30c+ Lipo Battery for mine. If ur interested in the video i posted search up ►Camera Strapped to Losi Speed T◄ and it should come up first
huioliver 2 months ago
@huioliver they shipped it from the UK to Detroit suburbs, where I live and the thing looks bad ass...
untouchablemvj1982 2 months ago
@untouchablemvj1982 I live in Australia so it took a while to arrive, the separate blue body came first. have u ever crashed yours, i have, it slid out and hit a small pole at around 40km, my battery i so big i had to use a modified steel strap to hold it down but when it crashed the battery flew forward so hard that it bent the steel strap forward about two inches, the front end is bent up a bit from that which makes the body hard to fit on. its fine now, just had to use parts from my Desert T
huioliver 2 months ago
@huioliver I broke it twice... Crashed into a parked car wheel and Hit a grass enbankment, Broke axle first and cracked suspension second.. Both parts were cheap but this thing is prone to break at high speeds, but that is like anything goin that speed.
untouchablemvj1982 2 months ago
@untouchablemvj1982 right now my Speed T is pretty sick and not going as fast, its still goes like hell tho. Recently i strapped a $600 camera to it using wrapping paper sticky tape, surprisingly that stuff held out well, i could have made a few more videos but only got 2 cause i needed the camera back for a lunar eclipse that night. i have posted one on Youtube, u could easily find the video on my account.
huioliver 2 months ago
@huioliver Anyone who has a speed t should do the following or they will eventually if they run 3s ... Get robinson Racing 9400 and 9402 and some losi balls 3/32 and turn that Spool pos plastic gear set into a Ball Diff and it will be faster and hold up under the torque from 3s. I have a speed t with that set up and a Velineon Motor/Esc because I fried the cheap ass Excelorin... running 28/76 gearing and im doing at least 75-80......
untouchablemvj1982 4 weeks ago
is it a 4wd ?????????? can someone tell me
fraserfastproduction 7 months ago
@fraserfastproduction
it is a 2wd
huioliver 7 months ago
I have a XXX-NT, this just persuaded me to go electric for my next Losi. I know the Speed-NT is also a huge jump from the XXX-NT, but this just seems like so much less of a hassle.
YamaMXS 9 months ago
i got one of these aint that impressed with it too light and the gears keep shredding... so took all the electrics out of it and now just have the full rolling chassis.... anyone after one for spares????? inbox me...
rcbasha 10 months ago
@rcbasha were you running it in dirt holes or Tall grass???? you should be ok for ON ROAD driving...
untouchablemvj1982 2 months ago
@untouchablemvj1982 just on big carparks had nothiong but issue,s with it , now long gone in ebay land LOL... i deffo wouldnt have another , they really need to sort out the crappy plastic gearing...
rcbasha 2 months ago
should i buy this car or hpi bullet flux ?
Mrbass353 10 months ago
Can You do a review on it.Im interested in investing in a Speed T!
RockstarBikerboy 1 year ago
Can You do a review on it.Im interested in investing in a Speed T!
RockstarBikerboy 1 year ago
oh thanks, i just had a rustler xl-5 and the motor was trash, the brushes kept on falling out and my esc LITERALY exploded, i wnt car, brushless. what do u reccomend, thanks
mariamad90 1 year ago
@mariamad90 Go with a dirt cheap hobbywing 80A esc + motor, about 90$ , tons of power, 2S-3S , I run those in clib racing for one year , never had a single problem
warracer03 1 year ago
@mariamad90 you can only do like 2-3 speed passes with the rustler at 70 mph before the motor blows... Speed t is discontinued so have fun trying to find one, There is like 2 left for sale in the world online.... If you can manage to get one, take it.
untouchablemvj1982 2 months ago
wat kind of connectors wud i need if i buyed this truck, i hav two nimh bats with traxxas connecters
mariamad90 1 year ago
@mariamad90 Hey Bud, Losi has their own connector type, and it is not compatible with the Traxxas plugs. If you have all traxxas connectors though, you can easily change the Speed-t connector to a Traxxas or build a converter plug (what I usually do). Hope that helps!
devnull128 1 year ago
@devnull128 don't you just need the EC3 connector?
untouchablemvj1982 3 months ago
@devnull128 Stock gearing is 20/88... The scary thing is this car is running a tad slower then stock because 18/78 slows it down just a tad but this thing is FAST... goin 65 here, stock gearing with that battery will do 70-74
untouchablemvj1982 2 months ago
@devnull128 just get the venom battery set with the 4 in 1.... its simple no need to do all that.
untouchablemvj1982 2 months ago
@untouchablemvj1982 it comes with Traxxas, tamiya, ec3 and another one
untouchablemvj1982 2 months ago
@mariamad90 Dont buy this... Get a rustler VXL... Way better imo. and traxxas support is 2nd to NONE.
LiveFreeOrRIP 1 year ago
@LiveFreeOrRIP It's second to Losi. :p
FragTek 8 months ago
@LiveFreeOrRIP rustlers suck... You have to gear them way to far and almost blow the motor to get 65 plus with a rustler... Plus rustler has no wheelie bar, shitty suspension and is not better then the Speed t.. sorry pal
untouchablemvj1982 2 months ago
@mariamad90
EC3 connecters
huioliver 7 months ago
AWESOME! Nice track too!
devnull128 1 year ago
The rustler vxl is better.
kylerustler58 1 year ago
@kylerustler58 LOL... My rusty disagrees, and thinks they both are fantastic...
devnull128 1 year ago
@kylerustler58 they the saame.
Tigerbarb202 1 year ago
im having problems wit my new diff , it a rr aluminum diff. i think i lost some berrings in the monster diff screw? would that make my diff slip really quick?
EmoCuppyCakeX3 1 year ago
@EmoCuppyCakeX3 Yes, you must set those fairly tight... There is a ton of torque that is being thrust upon those diffs!
devnull128 1 year ago
What battery do you have for your Speed T? When I bought mine about a month ago, I got just the standard battery and a onyx 200 charger. If I wanted to spend a little more, I could get the better battery and charger, and get up near 65+.
redmr2na 1 year ago
@redmr2na Hey Bud, I used a 5000mah MaxAmps 3S LiPo battery (20C, which was standard at that time). Today's 40C+ cells would give this thing even more punch!
You want to get at least a 4000mah (or more) 25C+ 3S battery though.
devnull128 1 year ago
@devnull128 The place I bought mine from said that if I wanted to get it up to 65+, I'd have to get a 3 S lipo, and a venom brand charger. Now that I've experienced the standard power, I'm thinking of going whole hog, and getting the car converted to lipo, and essentually make mine a rc ballistic missile like yours.
redmr2na 1 year ago
rc car going 100+mph look at the vid
draven3907 1 year ago
@draven3907 Duuuuuude! Looks great man. Excellent job!
devnull128 1 year ago
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@waxflag, the esc is set to profile three from the factory. this allows half throttle only, and has no voltage cutoff. change the esc to profile one. profile one gives full throttle, votage cutoff for 3s lipo, and forward only.
goodcheesema 1 year ago
waxflag, the esc is set to profile three from the factory. this allows half throttle only, and has no voltage cutoff. change the esc to profile one. profile one gives full throttle, votage cutoff for 3s lipo, and forward only.
goodcheesema 1 year ago
Dose anyone know what blue light on fan means?
p0kendi3 1 year ago
my speed t body was painted black, then on all the curves and indents on the body, we painted green marks to give it a nice black/green body
hellow533 1 year ago
why isnt it doing a wheelie
cesar11duran 1 year ago
ya they are crazy fast!!!
i have a speed-t myself and i had upgraded to an ebay 3s lipo but for some reason after like the 3rd run with the battery if quit on me? i had measured the voltage and it was below 3.6v per cell?
i dont know if i should upgrade to a mamba max or is there a way to set the low voltage cutoff on the xcellerin esc?
i did program the esc for 3s so idk whats wrong?
spadzo 1 year ago
is that stock?
spadzo 1 year ago
@spadzo - Very, very close to stock. These speeds are basically stock speeds (at 3S lipo), but I changed out quite a few parts for graphite ones. They do very little for speed, but I like the stiffer parts for handling.
These things are FAST!!!
devnull128 1 year ago
wie ein tornado
punisher01737050445 1 year ago
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When I received my Speed-t Ball Diff is Scrape defauf And in more It is necessary that I (PAY Parts Ball Diff) Is Disconinued He make it He make it in no way ?
IS VERY BOSHIT Speed-T No Service .
waxflag 1 year ago
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When I received my Speed-t Ball Diff is Scrape defauf And in more It is necessary that I (PAY Parts Ball Diff) Is Disconinued He make it He make it in no way ?
IS VERY BOSHIT Speed-T No Service .
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When I received my Speed-t Ball Diff is Scrape defauf And in more It is necessary that I (PAY Parts Ball Diff) Is Disconinued He make it He make it in no way ?
IS VERY BOSHIT Speed-T No Service .
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When I received my Speed-t Ball Diff is Scrape defauf And in more It is necessary that I (PAY Parts Ball Diff) Is Disconinued He make it He make it in no way ?
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waxflag 1 year ago
can this go offraod and jump and everything like that? lol
STUNTINrockstar 1 year ago
@STUNTINrockstar Sure it can... You may want better tires and to move the shock position for off road, but this is a very capable off roader!
devnull128 1 year ago
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I received my Speed-t.I but (11.1 Volts)He make not big speed no wheelie
So what?His kept silent raport with them (Gears Or Diff?)
waxflag 1 year ago
I received my Speed-t.I but (11.1 Volts)He make not big speed no wheelie
So what?His kept silent raport with them (Gears Or Diff?)
waxflag 1 year ago
@waxflag I am sorry bud, but I do not understand what you are asking here.
devnull128 1 year ago
@devnull128 he says: i just got my new speed-t woth a 11.1v lipo but it isnt even fast and cant make wheelies. what is the problem.
paultje162 1 year ago
@waxflag
lol...what?
:))
1521joe 1 year ago
how much total witht he mods was this car
scmrdo 2 years ago
$299 for the car (RTR with radio), $4 for a kevlar spur, and $4 for the 18t pinion is what is needed (along with a $100 or so 3S lipo if you don't have one).
I also have on this thing (NOT REQUIRED):
a DX3R radio (because I use it on all of my cars)
a ton of graphite parts (because they dramatically help with stiffness on the suspension, and because I already had them from the 10,000 other Team Losi cars I have/had in the past 20 years).
devnull128 2 years ago
Oh one more addon:
a new body (because I damn near wore a hole in the top of this one shooting this video LOL).
This car is quite fun hehe...
devnull128 2 years ago
this car is 4wd or 2wd?
afxdz 2 years ago
Hey Bud,
2wd (rwd)... 4wd would definitely help with the gainers LOL...
devnull128 2 years ago
stock but battery and gears?
ice1200man 2 years ago
Hey Bud,
I used a 3S MAXamps battery (5000mah, 20c), which does not come with the car (no battery does). The Stock pinion/spur is 20/88 (4.4), and I was using 18/78 (4.3) on this one which is almost identical. The only reason for the change was that I had a 78 kevlar spur lying around and put it in after stripping the stock one.
So bottom line is that it was VERY close to box stock!
devnull128 2 years ago
One note though: I did change out quite a few chassis parts for graphite ones, which are much stiffer and make for a more planted car (IMO)... The graphite parts are MUCH more brittle, and will break easily, but again I had them lying around (from my 2,000 other Losi cars LOL).
This video is approaching 2 years now and still going strong! I still love this car too.
THANKS!
devnull128 2 years ago
Awesome video thanx for the response
another video is coming so could u please allow mi next video response denbull128
thanx for that !
this vid is now favourited :D
RoyalsChamp5 2 years ago
damn fast
stapanulbobo 2 years ago 2
im getin on for chrismas and next time do it in dirt
TylerC037 2 years ago
LOL... Will do bud. I have a Baja SS and a RC8Te for the dirty stuff though, so this one usually stays clean...
BTW: You will LOVE it (enjoy).
devnull128 2 years ago
im thinkin about getting one of these i have a losi aftershock right now i am just wondering if it comes with a charger for the battery or do u have to buy one?
crs2221993s 2 years ago
it comes with
TylerC037 2 years ago
k ty
crs2221993s 2 years ago
i have a team losi mini-t what would u say i should put into it???? Like what kind of motor?? and by the way nice vid
clyable 2 years ago
BRUSHLESSSSSSSSS!!!!
they have a nice xceleron system like the one in this thing that u can get. that with lithium batts would make a killer combo
Imprezaman555 2 years ago
ok team losi is sending me a new motor combo system n i will not b opening it cause i will b selling it for $130 so if anyone wants it let me know for more info
weed4smokey 2 years ago
if it's not gone i'll give you 110 shipped
timmytime1793 2 years ago
ya i still got it n ill do that
the1golden3gold 2 years ago
ok i cannot get mine to fuckin work n its my 2nd xcelorin motor n it stil aint workin n me n my local hobby shop guy both cant get it to work
weed4smokey 2 years ago
put some wings on it lol!
Liamrox463 2 years ago
dam this goes fast
xXALECXx1 2 years ago
I am running 11.1v lipo and this truck just screams.
illchilla09 2 years ago
Gotta love it on 3S.... GREAT stuff.
I agree, it does wear quickly though. I replaced most things with graphite and that seems to help a LOT.
For the Traxxas guys, THIS is where the VXL wins hands down (in durability).
devnull128 2 years ago
Unfortunately my speed t is tearing itself to pieces just with speed runs on pavement,no crashes.Warping cvd's,tearing up the diff cups and overall just loosening and stretching all the plastic making the car sloppy.
illchilla09 2 years ago
should i buy this or just go for the traxxas rustler vxl?
plorwax 2 years ago
idk anything bout the car you want from traxxas, but i do know from what i heard losi is alot better brand, I had a traxxas s-maxx 2.5 and everything on that car broke i paid 300 for the car and over 300 for fixing it.
sc3n3cor3 2 years ago
How much did you pay for it.
johnwo1 2 years ago
he paid $299.99 if he bought it off of the losi website
ShadowNightX11 2 years ago
This is a faultless rc car until you get to the parts. One crash at 50+ (what i did) and you'll have some serious damage on your hands! The plastic parts are too fragile on the front end. GREAT CAR JUST CANT COPE WITH CRASHES SO BE CAREFUL!
Roger674 2 years ago
Totally agree. This is where the Rusty excels. The stiffer the parts, the more brittle they are. I replaced mine with graphite which is even MORE brittle, but makes a huge difference in stiffness and handling (IMO).
For those who think I ONLY like this car over the Traxxas, read this post again (slowly). They are both great cars.
devnull128 2 years ago
Nice!! But even with those brittle graphite parts its still gonna hurt the truck if it crashes at 65 lol.
Guess your a good enough driver though unlike me. Currently fixing mine now, cant wait to get it back out on the open road! SO MUCH FUN =)
rustler and speed t are both very weak stock though
Roger674 2 years ago
Aluminum is no better when you hit a curb at 50.
timbulb 2 years ago
thats pretty bad ass
100ballpythons100 2 years ago
that little japanese Team Losi SPEED-T only goes 65 n da rustler vxl with A LIPO goes 70
youngmoney565 2 years ago
You should stop believing everything you read on the front of boxes. Buy both, talk from experience (like I do).
devnull128 2 years ago
Stfu r u high the rustler vxl with a lipo will smoke that thing
youngmoney565 2 years ago
how much money is it?
Nintenguy213 2 years ago
Hey Bud,
About $300, plus $100 for a battery (plus an appropriate lipo charger if you don't have one).
Worth every penny!
devnull128 2 years ago
thats shit qik
00jm08 2 years ago
roflmao u r high off ur ass if u think a rustler or any traxxas car is going 2 beat a losi car. losi for life ftw!!
yungene142 2 years ago
losi rulz!
soccaskizlz 2 years ago
The traxxas bandit vxl is faster without a doubt. Not the rustler however ;D
nilo4ever 2 years ago
lol i have a jato 3.3 and a rustler vxl.. both outrun my friends speed t with 11v lipos...
Oniraha 2 years ago
Both cars are worthy adversaries, but your friend clearly cannot drive. The rusty is a virtual draw, and the jato flat does not accelerate like either lipo monsters. (Yes, I own a VXL as well, and have owned 2 Jato's in the past)
devnull128 2 years ago
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Oniraha 2 years ago
Traxxas has better stock parts... BOTH the rustler and speed t need different gearing and lipos... the jato is not as "Quick" but top speed was higher when geared right.. stock all are bad but traxxas for life here!
Oniraha 2 years ago
True RC guys love them all.... I have cars from tons of manufacturers and have raced them since the 80s. Both cars have their high and low points, but I could not pick one over the other (which is why I kept both).
BTW: I have all of these comments because it is my video LOL...
devnull128 2 years ago
RUSTLER VXL FTW
timmytime1793 3 years ago
this is a nice car i have 1 and beast
peblo680 3 years ago
Hi, do you know what the equivelant sensored motor is to the one that comes in the RTR speed t? It comes with a sensorless Xcelorin if im right yeah?
Limerick91 3 years ago
rear wheel drive, 4x4 or fwd?
LJM2stepspain 3 years ago
It is a RWD, locked diff truck.
devnull128 3 years ago
so i cant just pull ity out and rune it???? thats gay how u set slipper then??? i have no patiants 2 but im poor too cuz my allowence is only 25$ a week
koroglu12 3 years ago
Uh, you can pull it out and run it. The slipper is set with one bolt though (tool included). On a $25 a week budget you will likely not have a 3S lipo, so no real slipper worries anyway.
devnull128 3 years ago
I have just bought one, and when i pull the trotle it vibrates somethimes, and one wire out the condensator is getting redhot, what do you think the problem is? it does this whit 3s lipo and 6cels nimh
offroadrc 3 years ago
Sounds like there is a problem with the speed controller. Did you mean the capacitor wire? I'd call Horizon up (they are usually pretty good about customer service).
devnull128 3 years ago
ok thanks did you pull this right out of the box and run it or did you set the slipper clutch
jarbear001 3 years ago
I pulled it right out and let her rip. I have no patience though and wound up setting the slipper (after my 2nd spur went up in smoke).
Get the Kevlar spur ($4), and set the slipper and you will have a very tough setup.
devnull128 3 years ago
I have a kevlar spur and a 3s lipo and have had no problems with stripped gears, but i did install a desert truck diff and diff case. (Gears can strip easily if not meshed properly)
0Bradda 2 years ago
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Oniraha 2 years ago
im getting one 4 christmas, do u think there gonna release another one soon.
thechoice33 3 years ago
I would highly doubt that since it is still fairly new. They may tweak it some, but I'd be surprised if a flat new speed-t came out.
On the flip side, there will ALWAYS be something new that come out right after you make a buy, no matter when you do it. With that in mind, there is no time like the present!
devnull128 3 years ago
that chassis is such a rip off of the e - firestorm
gr8daym8 3 years ago
LOL... Looks like you need to go back to the history books bud. The Losi XXX-t chassis has been around for a very, very long time (way longer than the HPI).
devnull128 3 years ago
i heard these cars have diff problems thats why i dont want to get it does it still have diff problems
jarbear001 3 years ago
I have not had any issues (and I am HARD on it). Just keep it locked and enjoy.
devnull128 3 years ago
i am getting one for my birthday....what remote would you reccomend to go with it
jenkos14 3 years ago
Hey Bud,
The RTR radio that comes with this car is actually quite good. I happen to have a Spektrum DX3R radio (30 model memory), so I decided to use that. Nice thing with the DX3R is that it will use the receiver that came with the Speed-T already!
Again the DX3R is awesome, but I wouldn't run out and buy a new radio just for this car since the stock one is so good (for a RTR).
;-)
devnull128 3 years ago
Yeah thats definitely quick for nimh. Does the speed T have the same ground clearance as a rustler and are they tough enough for offroad use?
Cherokee15676 3 years ago
What speed will this truck do with a 7.2v nimh?
Cherokee15676 3 years ago
Hey Bud,
Somewhere in the 40mph range (with stock gearing).
Can I talk you into an 8.4v? (50mph)
;-)
devnull128 3 years ago
What's the fastest rustler vxl ore Speed-t
stian1212 3 years ago
VERY close.. Stock out of the box the speed-t clocked slightly faster than the box stated, and the VXL was slightly slower (with the box stated setting for 70mph). This brought them both within 1-2mph of each other.
IMHO, the big difference is handling -vs- durability. The Rusty is more durable, but the speed-t has a proven racing setup from the xxx-t series trucks.
All a matter of opinion and preference. Both are GREAT trucks (I have both).
devnull128 3 years ago
Thanks i think i going for the rusty.
stian1212 3 years ago
If you used the same gearing in the both the speed T will rich the top speed faster then the Rustler VXL.
LosiSpeedT 3 years ago
Does your battery get hot or Motor?
I ruined a 9cell and a 3s lipo with a vxl geared stock. How long can you high speed runs before it gets hot?
sh2777 3 years ago
You should always opt for LOSI over Traxxas... if your wallet can handle it...
stphndxtr 3 years ago
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Oniraha 2 years ago
Hey Bud, I am sorry I didn't respond to this (just saw it). The motor gets hot before the battery on my 3s setup, and at 5000mah, it usually out runs my extra time....
(and I agree with stphndxtr)
devnull128 3 years ago
Great Video! You were the first speet t clip on youtube, and still only one to show high speed! Losi should give you stock shares, I would estimate 8 out of ten buyers watched your video!!
Im a former VXL owner, and I always had heat problems! 11.1v 3s- Does the losi run cooler?
sh2777 3 years ago
LOL.. Thanks dude (and I agree, given all of the hobby sites that link to this vid to sell them :-) ). Seriously though, I was lucky enough to get a very early one, and couldn't find a vid when I was deciding so I figured I HAD to put one up.
I will say that once you go 3S, heat becomes an issue probably just as often with the speed-t (maybe even slightly more since the rpm/v numbers are a little higher). But I keep a good eye on it and it never gets too high.
Hey thanks again bud!
devnull128 3 years ago
omg make a vid on that off road that thing owns!
bratonabike 3 years ago
I'm getting a MaxAmps LiPo 3S 5000mah for mine. How much run time do you get with yours?
lundells1 3 years ago
WAY longer than I expected.... Easily in the 10-15 minute category (driving very hard).
I have stopped more often from heat than battery.
devnull128 3 years ago
Hi can someone tell me if the Losi speed T is ok to run on off road.......Thanks
DIJMA 3 years ago
Hey Bud,
Yes, you can run it off road. I would adjust the suspension for more ride height, and put some off road tires on, but no problem from there!
devnull128 3 years ago
oh yah and i read in the manual online that it is not geared for offroad and grass, is it possible to gear it for offroad and grass if i changed the spur and the pinion? what spur and pinion should i use?
treeafodo 3 years ago
Depends on a few things, first and foremost what battery are you running? How much runtime are you looking for? And what kind of grass (bermuda cut at 1/4", or kentucky blue cut at 5")?
You can gear this thing for most off-road scenarios.
devnull128 3 years ago
Just ordered mine today, should be in next weekend, can't wait!!!!
Great video!
treeafodo 3 years ago
Nice vid ! Gor my 3s today, and the gears melted after 10 min, is youre gearing lighter than stock ? The motor is pretty hot
MastaahKris 3 years ago
I thought I was melting the gears too. Turns out that the torque from the motor actually strips the gear if the mesh isn't PERFECT. I switched out to the kevlar spur gear (18/78 ratio) and have not had an issue since. The kevlar spur is only $4 and well worth it!
These motors can handle quite a bit of heat, just keep an eye on the temps (I use a nitro temp meter).
I hope that helps!
devnull128 3 years ago
okey, im running 17/90 now :D wheelies in 40mph
MastaahKris 3 years ago
what happens when you stop real fast does go flying
xmrchristopher 3 years ago
I know that the Speed T has plastic gears in the tranny this is one of the reasons for the delay but mine was sometimes 15 to 20 seconds before going into reverse.
bionicrustler 3 years ago
You have to stop it, and let it go to neutral first. I wonder if that is the issue. Are you going right from forward to reverse, wand waiting for it? It will be quicker if you let the trigger go to neutral as soon as it stops (as opposed to holding it in reverse).
I hope that helps...
devnull128 3 years ago
Just a quick question does your Speed T have an excessive delay before it goes into reverse? I don't know if mine was bad or what but I fixed it with a mamba max and 5700 mamba motor
bionicrustler 3 years ago
Probably fine. The car has to stop and there is a delay before allowing it to go into reverse. I have reverse disabled, but have a Mamba system that has the same feature...
(next post will have the quote from the manual)
devnull128 3 years ago
The Xcelorin ESC has a feature within it to prevent the Speed-T from going into reverse before you have come to a complete stop. Once
you have come to a stop, release the throttle trigger to the neutral position. Once you have been at neutral, push the trigger forward
to engage reverse (if active). The ESC is also programmed to prevent going directly from reverse drive to forward.
devnull128 3 years ago
The ESC will have a
short pause when changing from reverse to going forward to prevent damage to the motor or drivetrain of your vehicle.
devnull128 3 years ago
I listen to all the bickering back and forth I have both vehicles and both vehicles have problems to work out, neither is a race vehicle, everyone wants the fastest brushless out there I guarantee it's not going to be a truck. Both of my trucks are in the 65-70 mph range neither handle worth a crap at this speed with a 2 wheel drive neither stop worth a crap either. BUT I LOVE THE HELL OUT OF BOTH OF THEM!!!!!!!!
bionicrustler 3 years ago
100% what I have been saying..
Thank you.
devnull128 3 years ago
you no u can get a traxxas rustler vxl rtr for about $270 or something on towerhobbies and the top speed is about 70mph but it matters which battery you buy because i think it can go up to 85+ with the right battery
kevincaparot1 3 years ago
Have a Rusty too, this chassis handles the speed better IMO.
devnull128 3 years ago
sunny hit 90 with a VXL
Porsche917LH 3 years ago
Do you have a link to that? Amazing!
devnull128 3 years ago
I'll PM it. Unfortunately links don't work in comments becuase of spam.
Porsche917LH 3 years ago
AWESOME Vid! Thanks for sending it dude.
Time for some A123's.... :-)
devnull128 3 years ago
how much is that?
kikassmofoofhalo3 3 years ago
$329 for horizonhobby... $100 (plus or minus) for a 3S battery. Permagrin is free from there.