Busted's Losi Comp Crawler

[Bustedcrawler]

Well here she is... after 2 months of waiting from placing that call into AB from TN the new Losi is on the workbench and ready to get built!


Now, I must say I am very impressed with this rig. The packaging is top notch, and it is all the details that set this kit apart from the rest. This is a comp roller so it is pre-built but the packaging holds it well. The manual is very clear and well thought out, not to mention actually has a nice glossy thick cover, and fold out set up sheet(s). The body is pre-cut and holes for the posts are pre-drilled for you. The servo mounts, tool kit, and 2 yes 2 AL servo horns are included. The horns fit Hitec and JR servos, and this is a nice touch right there!

Fit and finish seem great, but being the tinkerer that I am, starting tomorrow I am going to tear it down and rebuild it. Just like I would do any race ready roller.


Check out the axle clearance! My Axial with Comp Claws is sub 2 inches, the Losi on reg Claws is almost 2.25 inches!!!


On to the Losi p0rn....

[Bustedcrawler]

Stay tuned as I go through the Losi there will be a ton of pics!


Set-up so far will be as follows:

Mamba Max
CCBEC
Hitec 5995 for Steering
Losi MRC Steering Servo for Dig
Thunder Power 1320 mah 3S lipo
Motor.....

This is be one of the following: Stock 27T, Reedy 17T single, Integy 35T rock crawler, or Kyosho Mag Mayhem

[WV4WD]

WOW, looks like a very nice piece,

[Rckcrwlr]

Looking good...

Post some close-ups of the axles and tranny...

[EvilTwin v2]

Are you going to use the stock chassis?

I'm curious to watch this build.

[Bustedcrawler]

WOW, looks like a very nice piece,

It really is, once you see it in person. Everything is laid out very well, and in about the most compact way possible. Not to mention this rig is LIGHT!

Looking good...

Post some close-ups of the axles and tranny...

I will get some more as I do the tear down tonight, any request of what you want to see or just general close ups?

I will also go through the steps needed to break in the worm gears as I do this tonight.

Are you going to use the stock chassis?

I'm curious to watch this build.

For now I will, as it is a very nice and super lightweight chassis. Down the road I may coinsider modifing my old chassis design and having a new one cut. Right now though, I don't think I need to worry about the chassis.




The key point here, as with any worm gear truck is picking the right motor combination. Once I get that sorted out things will really start to fall in place.

[MASCMAN]

Getting new toys is fun!

I should have waited another month to get back into crawling!

I would think that the chassis is pretty much comp ready with all the adjustability that I can see.

Only reason to change it would be for sponsorship or just for bragging.

Can't wait to see this rig lay the smackdown on the cheater rigs!

[Rckcrwlr]

You're asking a lot of this rig...

Time will tell...

[Rockbound]

looking good, cant wait to see progress.

[Bustedcrawler]

Getting new toys is fun!

I should have waited another month to get back into crawling!

I would think that the chassis is pretty much comp ready with all the adjustability that I can see.

Only reason to change it would be for sponsorship or just for bragging.

Can't wait to see this rig lay the smackdown on the cheater rigs!

It's fun, but at the same time it takes a lot of commiment to sink my points series on something new too

I still think you are better off with your set-up. This truck is going to take some time to really dial in and get working right. It's not for the faint of heart, just yet.


The chassis is pretty good for being able to tweak your set-up. Which is why I have no interest at this time to change it.

In time it will, I wouldn't expect much right away. I have to figure out the motor combo, get it fully broken in, and learn how to drive it to its limits like I can my Axial truck. Once that happens, it may surprise a few people with what it can do

You're asking a lot of this rig...

Time will tell...

Who me? and what rig of mine don't I ask a lot of?????

Yes it will, but I think it will be as good as my Axial in the end, if not better.

looking good, cant wait to see progress.

Thanks buddy, there will be more to come tonight, Friday, Sat, and Sun will be the real test. I'm just going to ease into things are get it ready to rock and roll on Sunday. That will be the true test of playing following the Berg