Not long ago, Losi released the Speed-T, a new truck based on the XXX-T platform. Losi is releasing another truck based on the XXX-T, the Desert Truck.
Heres some of the new features of the truck include:
- Functioning Off-road lights and taillight.
- Molded roll cage and tubular bumpers.
- Chrome Wheels and realistic Desert Racing all-terrain tires.
- Revised Suspension with long-travel desert racing shocks.
- Redesigned Front and Rear Shock towers.
- CV style Long Rear Dog bones.
- Losi Radio System with Spektrum DSM 2.4 GHz Technology.
- Losi MSC12RB 12T Fwd/Rev Electronic Speed Control.
- Extended chassis accommodates LiPo and NiMH batteries.
- Low maintenance spider-gear differential.
- Captured rod ends for less ball pops.
- Losi 32,000 RPM performance motor.
The Desert Truck also features newly designed suspension that allows for 3 inches of shock travel. The Desert Truck is RTR and will retail at $230.00, and you will need to supply your own battery and charger. The Desert Truck looks scale and is sure to get some looks at your next visit to the dunes, check out more of the truck here!
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Jeff Hoy
Tue, 04/01/2008 - 10:15pm
Eric Rioux
Tue, 04/01/2008 - 10:28pm
Hi Jeff. I have noticed this too. I have been getting mad at Losi also. They seem to be pumping out vehicles in the last 6 months. Most of the new vehicle have been redone in a different scales or looks. Most of the other have been for backyard bashing says you said. I have heard a rumor about a lil' muggy (1/18th) to show up in the future but I have not seem to prove it. I think a mini racer would be kind of neat. I hope Losi make something that is new and unique.
Thanks,
Eric, Zero Rc Staff
Eric Rioux
Wed, 04/09/2008 - 8:48pm
Hi Jason If you read the specs is says
Revised Suspension with long-travel desert racing shocks
Redesigned Front and Rear Shock towers.
From this I am assuming that it has more travel than the xxxt.
Thanks,
Eric, Zero Rc Staff
tricksligger
Tue, 01/27/2009 - 4:16pm
Its a much bigger market. Im getting ready to buy 2 of these one for me and one for my 9 year old. I live in South Florida where its warm all year and there is no track or no organized racing. Which is probably for the best cause Id go broke. But if its backyard/livingroom bashing or just making it jump a house at least its getting more people into the hobby.
Doug E.
Tue, 06/15/2010 - 5:18pm
I completely agree about Losi sticking with the "hard core" racing program. They have world class products that are extremely competitive. As with any company for profit, they need to broaden their market to include everyone. I started out with a Tamiya Grasshopper, then bought my wife a used 2XT. I realized I needed to move up. I still race a 2X buggy and a 3XT, but am now building a Losi Desert Truck for backyard bashing. I am glad Losi is expanding their lineup!
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