Losi 1/18 Mini-LST2 Monster Truck RTR

[MattHiggins]

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/lst2mini.jpg

From Losi:
The Ready-to-Run Mini-LST2 from Losi® is designed and modeled after the LST2, Losi’s top-of-the-line monster, it’s truly the monster of the mini class. Featuring a dual-deck aluminum chassis, oversize adjustable aluminum-body shocks, a 4-wheel drive system with 3 differentials, dual high-torque Frenzy-370 motors, complete ball bearings and the Losi radio system with 2.4 Ghz DSM® technology uses no crystals or channels. This innovative radio system allows you to run your Mini-LST2 with other vehicles anywhere, anytime, without worrying about interference. With these features the Mini-LST2 represents the ultimate mini truck experience.

Key Features:
Losi Radio System with 2.4 GHz DSM Technology
Metal Ring and Pinion Gears
Aluminum Oil-filled Shock Bodies with Threaded Adjusters
Chrome Dish Wheels with mounted Mini-ATX Tires
Twin Frenzy- 370 Motors
Twin Steering Servos
Dual Deck Aluminum Chassis
4WD with Slipper Clutch
Gear Cover that allows use of the Mini-t Dual-Disk Slipper
Factory-decorated Mini-LST2 body (available in Red, Blue and Silver
Complete Ball Bearings
Losi Dual-Motor ESC
7.2V 100mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack and Charger Included
4 AA Batteries for the Transmitter Included

Specs:
Scale: 1/18
Length: 10.6" (271mm)
Width: 8.2" (209mm)
Wheelbase: 7.2" (185mm)
Weight: 2.2 lbs (1000g)
Chassis: Dual Deck Aluminum
Suspension: 4 Wheels Independent
Drive Train: 4WD with 3 differentials and Reverse
Tire Type: Mini-ATX
Motor or Engine: Twin 370-Type
Speed Control: Dual Motor ESC with Reverse
Radio: Losi Pistol Radio with 2.4 gHz DSM Technology
Servos: Twin Steering Servos
Batteries: 7.2V 1100 mAh Ni-MH and 4 AA (for transmitter) Included
Charger: Included
Kit/RTR: Complete RTR
Shock Type: Oil-filled, coil-over type
Body: Pre-painted body (Red, Blue or Silver)
Ball Bearings: Complete Set

[crazy4wdracer]

that is sweet It even comes with DSM!!!!!

[Linkster]

WoooHooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
My Mini-LST was Awesome so this one should be PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!

[seanmanibog]

Soooooo Sweet!

[4DMNYC]

Yup yup. Looks great. Too bad I have the old one. Will they be releasing a kit to convert the old mlst to this new one?

[jmcn r]

i hope those are Mini Zombies I am seeing ...even if it does say mini ATX :)

if they have gotten rid of some of the original issues people were having as I expect they would, I will not be passing up this little bugger :cool:

[YR4Dude]

Finally! An RTR radio worth keeping! :winner:

Now if they can only equipe it with a brushless set-up and a Lipo pack. ;)

Whats the street price gonna be for this one? TeamLosi shows a retail of $300. :eek:

[savage25le]

ahh no i just bought the old one :mad: oh well now i'll have two :)

[savage25le]

on losi wedsite that the tires are mini zombi maxes :)

[mxermadman]

Sweeeeet. DSM. /drool

[Smib]

I have to get one of these! So... who's gonna lend me and estimated $300.00 MSRP?

[suckfish]

Well I dont see the difference othe rthan the radio.. I'll keep the one I got..

[fastharry]

the ultimate mini truck experience.


yeah...I'm sure all the owners of the gear blowing 1st edition are laughing on this line.........


remember,you heard it hear first......

[fantomas]

I have to get one of these! So... who's gonna lend me and estimated $300.00 MSRP?

229.00 listed on horizon... So I'm figuring around 200.00 for one @ my LHS.. That's what I paid for the 1st generation MLST. SO its a great deal with all the extras..

LINK (http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0217)

[ericem]

IM SO TOTALLY getting one of these, and the diffs are now upgraded!!!!!

http://www.teamlosi.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0217

[RespirologyRC]

Oh nice, very very nice! I guess i'll just have to get those gears and an 11.2 lipo

[Kden46]

Man it is about time!!!

Well since it is including the Metal Ring and Pinion gear and alloy shock bodies are a big improvement over the MLST! The gears are an improvement over the old plastic stuff, but still seem to be able to take so much power! I think Losi stated that they should only be run with a 6kv or less motor?

The 2.4ghz DSM radio is a nice addition as well! Would have been nice if they used a DX2.0 ;)

Also wonder if they made any improvements to the steering setup?

I think I may just be ready now to get back into an MLST! Well MLST2 that is! :)

[MrCrash]

Dangit! I just convinced myself I didn't need one. Now they released this :p

[Bunsincunsin]

Nice! I'm really diggn' those mini zombies. I might have to make the jump into 1/18 R/C's now... :D

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0217

[t9dragon]

Here are some more pics.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/t9dragon/mlst2/mlst2a.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/t9dragon/mlst2/mlst2b.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/t9dragon/mlst2/mlst2c.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/t9dragon/mlst2/mlst2f.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/t9dragon/mlst2/mlst2g.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/t9dragon/mlst2/mlstd.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k294/t9dragon/mlst2/mlste.jpg

[metalry101]

Yep...I'm gonna have to call dibs on the first one that comes into my LHS.

[Kden46]

And nice to see they changed the rear hub setup. No more links to pop off!

Mr. Crash I'm with you on that! I was not even thinking about an MLST and did'nt think Losi was going to do a MLST2 since it took them quite awhile to address the drivetrain issues!

But this definately changes my mind! I wonder if this will kick start Micro Off Road Racing here again? Hope So! ;)

[norcalracer_707]

Man, I just sold my mlst, and now I miss it. Maybe i'll have to pick this up.

[Mini-TBasher55]

Kinda funny, whenever Losi makes a second RTR version of a car/truck (ex. Sport 2 RTR) it seems to have chrome wheels, which I don't like.

Otherwise nice.

[RCMadMatt]

I have a soft spot for the small scale rc's! I gotta have this one as well!

Matt

[nitro_newbie]

wow this is sweet but 229 ??? i cant believe that it has the dsm and the metal diffs im glad i didnt cave in and buy the first one!!!now i know what im going to get forget another savage ill get this after i sell my s-maxx of course. man this is sweet i love the minis!!! when is it supposed to hit the stores?

[Bunsincunsin]

wow this is sweet but 229 ??? i cant believe that it has the dsm and the metal diffs im glad i didnt cave in and buy the first one!!!now i know what im going to get forget another savage ill get this after i sell my s-maxx of course. man this is sweet i love the minis!!! when is it supposed to hit the stores?
Horizon says around mid May.

[nitro_newbie]

cool i was looking at the pictures on losi website and i though that they were going to come with the viscous control diffs but all it is is a metal pinion and ring gear. but i bet it wont strip out.

[Kden46]

i have not been convinced about the viscous diffs yet? seems some people are still having issues with those diffs. of course most of them are running brushless and lipo setups above the Losi recomendations ;)

man you had to go and say that! i can see all the people complaining about stripping their metal ring and pinion gears now because of saying that! hehehe ;)

[nitro_newbie]

oops i gues i jinxed it!!!. but poeple do abuse it and if they do strip them out i guess ill be one of them hahaha i plan on getting one for sure just gotta get some parts for my s-maxx to get it ready for ebay. 225 and it only needs servo for steering and adapter to fit servo to old airtronics reciever(old style plug).hopefully i can sell it for that it has good compression and never abused but peolpe these days want every thing for free.

[mongoose]

She sounds good, i like the new diffs .

[redbarton]

Yep...I'm gonna have to call dibs on the first one that comes into my LHS.
Nope! I already called your boss at WVH and he said I could have the first one!

[jmcn r]

Originally Posted by metalry101
Yep...I'm gonna have to call dibs on the first one that comes into my LHS.

Nope! I already called your boss at WVH and he said I could have the first one!


ROFL some of you people are too much, :p . Can just see a standoff for when that first box arrives.

Anyway, glad to see that it seems the gripes such as diffs/wheels have atleast had an attempt made to fix them. I geuss the first few who get their hands o nthem will let us know if everything is A ok.

I know I will have one of these for sure. Been wanting a MLST, but kept reading everywhere that just about everybody was having issues with anythinhg beyond light playing.
This looks to be ready now :cool: Good job Losi.

[NORTEX-T1FK]

Saw this on www.killerhobbies.com (http://www.killerhobbies.com) friday. Now I have to get one for my son since I just bought an LST2 a few moths ago. His birthday is in MAy so hopefully the timing will work out great.

[RCMadMatt]

Saw this on www.killerhobbies.com (http://www.killerhobbies.com) friday. Now I have to get one for my son since I just bought an LST2 a few moths ago. His birthday is in MAy so hopefully the timing will work out great.
LOL! The ad at killerhobbies says that it comes with a 100mAh battery! Get ready to do a lot of charging!

Matt

[Mini-TBasher55]

LOL! The ad at killerhobbies says that it comes with a 100mAh battery! Get ready to do a lot of charging!

Matt

The reason for that is that they copied it directly from Team Losi and Losi made the mistake. They really should start going through stuff before they release information.

[Monsterbrad]

Something for the driveway and yard in the summer no noise like my nitro and it's small enough to run inside in the winter.
Pretty Cool
Electric is looking better and better every year!!!

[Smib]

I really can't afford it, but I have a feeling I'm going to be pulling out the Visa when this comes out. Perfect for when I'm not inside with the Micro-T!

[rob_s]

I'm hoping they sell the new metal diffs separately so those of us that bought the original MLSTs can do a simple upgrade.

overall I think this truck sounds like they improved things all around. As they should. Of course now they have guys like me that have two MLSTs in the house wanting to buy the new one. I'm sure that was their diabolical plan all along.

[t9dragon]

Why wouldn't they sell the diffs seperately?

[Monsterbrad]

How does this little truck run???
Is it like the Nitro big brother version???
Out of the box its a blast for speed and just general bashing.
I have had them all in the Monster truck scene when it comes to nitro and Losi by far is the best basher one can get for the money!
I wonder if this little guy is worth my time for drive way and basement fun??

[metalry101]

ROFL some of you people are too much, :p . Can just see a standoff for when that first box arrives.
Nah...it's all good. The first box we get will probably have 2 of them in it, and we should get at least 3 boxes of them. :D