40MPH From the Box! Losi Mini-T 2.0 Brushless RC Truck Review
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In this episode, we unboxed and go for a test drive with the Losi Mini-T 2.0 Brushless Edition.
As long as I can remember, I have been heavily involved in the world of radio controlled cars and trucks. In the early 2000s, Team Losi changed the game with the original Mini-T. Designed to drive on all surfaces, including off-road and dirt, the original Mini-T was truly a groundbreaking product. Fast forward 20 years and that legacy continues with the Losi Mini-T 2.0 Brushless
The Mini-T 2.0 is a scaled-down version of Team Losi Racing 22T 4.0, the latest generation 1/10 scale stadium truck. One of the great things about the Mini-T platform, be it old or new, is that it is what is called an RTR or Ready-to-Run. This means everything you need to enjoy the truck is in the box. Everything is pre-assembled for you, you don't have to build anything. The electronics are also included and pre-installed for you, the body comes pre-painted, wheels and tires come glued. There's even a basic battery charger and AAA batteries for the controller included in the box. This makes it much easier for those without any previous RC experience to get up and get running a whole lot quicker and reduces the skill level needed.
I keep using the term Brushless when referring to this truck, and it's an important feature distinction. One of the crucial improvements on this version of the truck versus the standard Mini-T 2.0 is the inclusion of a Dynamite Fuze 2-in-1 Brushless motor system. The unique aspect of this setup is the fact that the electronic speed controller, ESC, which is normally a separate device is integrated directly into the motor itself taking up less space on your chassis. Rounding out the electronics package is a Spektrum steering servo and a 2.4 GHz transmitter and receiver. I was disappointed to not see Spektrum technology in the receiver as it means I will have to replace the receiver when I upgrade to my Spektrum DX6R transmitter.
I charged up the included battery and headed out to Eli Field and M3 Raceway. The track was super hard-packed and dry when I got there, featuring very little grip overall. The Brushless motor system delivered all the torque and then some, and even in these low bite conditions I was able to pull the front wheels off the ground at will. Even though the jumps were designed for much larger 1/8 and 1/5 scale cars and trucks, I was actually able to clear many of the jumps on the layout. The biggest challenge was honestly reducing wheel spin so the truck would track more straight to line up the jumps.
Next, I decided to do more real-world testing, running around some of the areas that were a combination of dirt and grass, similar to an open lot or a backyard. It excelled in these conditions, as I was able to get on the power more easily without sliding the rear end around. There was also an area set up that was more of an obstacle course, but the surface was more similar to the track than just the bashing area. Once again, wheel spin was an issue, but if I could feather the throttle I was able to have a lot of fun in this area.
The last test was to take it to my own yard and see how it would do. I did some speed runs in front of my house, and I have to say if I wasn't hitting 40 miles an hour it was 39 1/2! For a truck this small it is an absolute rocket ship. In my backyard, it laid waste to the mulched area around our fire pit, with rooster tails of mulch going everywhere. Hearing Ellie squeal with delight as I pitched the truck from side to side, doing donuts, and pulling wheelies, was an absolute blast. I tried to drive on my lawn which I just mowed 2 days earlier and was fairly dry, and while it could do it, there was definitely not enough ground clearance between the bottom of the chassis and the grass to do this confidently.
Why it RoX:
- Super fast
- Completely RTR, nothing extra needed to buy
- 2 color scheme options
- Excellent suspension package
- Tires provide good wear and good traction
- Wheelies on command
- LiPo battery included
- So many upgrade part options
What could be improved:
- Included radio does not use Spektrum technology
- Perhaps too powerful for the average beginner
- Front and could use some weight
Should you buy one?
The original Team Losi Mini-T got so many people into the RC hobby, and the Mini-T 2.0 Brushless continues that legacy. It's easy to work on, it handles well, it's fast, and it's a great product. I wish there was a way to reduce the motor speed with a throttle limit on the transmitter to make it easier for beginners, as it is simply too fast for many. Often, when you are just starting out the throttle is more of an on-off switch versus a range. If you are just starting out, I would recommend going with the brushed version, & upgrading to the Brushless system down the road. But if you have some RC driving experience and are looking for killer performance, the Mini-T 2.0 Brushless doesn't disappoint.
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This guy is a RC GOD he's been around the RC scene for Years his videos have helped me because I am a video gamer Turned RC-er I don't know how but it happens because of guys like this
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
I'm no God, I just like helping people. And I am glad I could help you in the past.
@MightyistheRCGamer
Жыл бұрын
@@90Kenny I disagree with you but not in a disrespectful way I have seen tons of his videos from back in the day
@MightyistheRCGamer
Жыл бұрын
@@90Kenny Now You're really TRIPPING just get off KZread instead of looking for comments that you find disturbing...
@MightyistheRCGamer
Жыл бұрын
@@90Kenny have you ever heard of a figure of speech.... GET A LIFE
@MightyistheRCGamer
Жыл бұрын
@@90Kenny I am telling you Get a life or take your beef with the creator of this channel. Not me BECAUSE YOU WILL NEVER WIN MIGHTY
Yep I miss your videos. Gave so much information for the RC community. Great times
@RoXolid
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it my friend, but we've talked about this in the past. I feel blessed that you and a few others from the HH days still follow me.
You are seriously under rated, great video. Nice job man
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
Well having launched the Horizon Hobby YT Channel back in 2007 to now, I've been doing this a long time. Thanks for the compliment!
Love RC cars, and love seeing others enjoy them. Also, good to see multiple terrains covered. 😊
@RoXolid
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
We need a Losi micro-t 2.0 !!!!!! We are begging for it
@RoXolid
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not, I was never really a fan of the 1/36 scale stuff
@jeffro1005
2 жыл бұрын
@@RoXolid that’s too bad but I do love my mini-t. Keep up the great work.
@ethanh3421
Жыл бұрын
Why? I already feel like my mini b is too small and snappy…
@thewalkingrob8840
Жыл бұрын
Was so disappointed when I got the first one.
@ryanjofre
5 ай бұрын
@@RoXolid I concur. The mini size is perfect, anything smaller than that ks a joke & a novelty for the most part.
I have an insane Mini T money pit with most every red aluminum Team Trinity hop up part made & I actually run mine (it’s not just a shelf queen). The Mini size is perfect….anything smaller is a joke and a novelty in my professional opinion,
Just got the blue version and charging up now. Can't wait to give it a rip!
I don't know if this is scripted, but it's a perfect ratio of useful info, practical demo, and insights with conparisons. I bought a few of these things and appreciate the intro. The summary is perfect for someone getting back in RC.
@RoXolid
11 ай бұрын
I don't script anything, everything is of the cuff
I have 2 Mini T 2.0 trucks, stock and brushless. Made one of the stock trucks brushless. Parts from our local RC retailer. RPM suspension all around. Spektrum radio system in the brushless. I just 'subbed'. Have seen and listened to you for years on Horizon Hobby. For boats and surface rigs...
@RoXolid
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the support, it means a lot! True story, RPM was my very first sponsor back in 1994.
Thanks. Great video.
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
I got one used it out side the other day for the 1st time had it about 8 months it’s fast just hard to control
Very cool vidéo
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
Thank You!
Hello, if you’re still out there, could you please answer a question about this low C mini 2.0 truck my radio had recently broke and I need a replacement and I’m not sure what I need to do to get it working again
Pretty fun!!
@RoXolid
2 жыл бұрын
Wait until the premiere and you get to see the Mini-T 2.0 Brushless in-action!!
RC video! 😎
@RoXolid
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah buddy!
i have one lots of fun great video
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
I had the first Associated mini truck, that thing would flip so easily on corners.
You made one mistake the brushless version comes with the 800mah 50c 2s and the brushed version comes with the 650mah 20c 2s personally the best thing you can do is upgrade to a good remote makes a world of a difference. I love my mini t 2.0 bl
Hi! Great video! A question? Is It normal that it has not much brake power, and a really slow reverse?
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
Reverse out of the box is not 100%, you can tweak this with the programmer
Were you on losi's video when the 224 first came out? What dings my memory was you guys had an old xx4 right there showing comparisons to that and new 224. It might of not been you but i certainly remember the xx4.
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
You mean this video? kzread.info/dash/bejne/lHh1ptF-iMe8ipc.html YUP! That was me! I launched and ran Horizon's social media from 2005-2015
@rc10ndslegend87
Жыл бұрын
@@RoXolid very cool. I also think I remember a tamiya m03 or m05 track video you did. Maybe?
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
@@rc10ndslegend87 Yes I did. I think it was the M05
$5 for 6 body clips. It's really easy to con people out of money, apparently. Make sure to buy all the special tools and don't worry about lithium batteries exploding. China is super concerned about your safety. My old RC10 with a brushed race motor, Novak, FM Futaba and NiCads was pretty fun. My MGT 4.6 too. Wicked fast with the 2-speed. Good times.
Why is the motor shaft on these smaller cars round? All the bigger ones I've seen have a flat side for the set screw to push against. Do you just not need a flat spot for these smaller motors?
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
They should have a flat spot for the pinion
@jameswisecarver
9 ай бұрын
Make one, a dremel with a sanding bit, the shafts are not very tough at all so go slow and get you a nice flat spot and use plenty of loctite, let it cure for 24 hrs and then rip that bad boy.
@VestedUTuber
6 ай бұрын
It's... weird. The shaft itself has a D key but for some reason they keep the tip round.
Just thought I might point out.. that at 17 minutes in, the background music playing was from Nintendos 1991 game F-Zero, Mute City track. I'd just be careful, since there is no note in the description about it it's definitely a song that needs it's own credit unless you are reviewing or reacting to That song, and it's one of Nintendos most recognizable and popular songs. Also one of my favorites.
@RoXolid
2 ай бұрын
Never had an issue to this point
@seanboundy8365
2 ай бұрын
@@RoXolid lol it's all good. No one does until they do. It's like Russian roulette, except some people don't realize they're playing :)
@RoXolid
2 ай бұрын
@@seanboundy8365 I use video game music all the time on my channel
Do you think this would be good on an indoor carpet track?
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
Like ozite? It should be
I’m debating about whether I should go brushed or brushless. It looks like the brushless has a hard time maintaining grip.
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
Brushless will be less expensive in the long run is the motors don't run out, they also have more power and more torque. If you can learn throttle control the brushless is the way to go
@RedneckRandino
Жыл бұрын
I have both, go brushless. You can set it up on a better remote and turn down the speed and adjust the steering speed.
Well if youre looking for this to be a speed demon out of the box youre shopping the wrong car, the vendetta does 70mph out of the box and costs 199.99, but if you have a small track this thing is perfect granting you dont mind 2bydig. I want the truggy but i just havent been able to wrap my head around the price, if it was 4bydig sure but as a 2wd im not surw what the deal is but they sure do look good and fun!
@RoXolid
9 ай бұрын
70MPH for a beginner is a mistake. Speed = hard to control
@Nunyabusiness21182
5 ай бұрын
@@RoXolidyou are 100% correct. Have about 15 rcs that only me and my oldest use. My wife and younger kids love the brushed version of the mini bc it’s easier to control.
@John-em9tj
2 ай бұрын
Just remember on top of that $199 you also have to purchase two lipo battery's and a charger. That's close to $400 or more all together
i knew i recognized you from somewhere
@RoXolid
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, I still get the "Aren't you the guy who makes the Horizon Videos?".
I have a slight issue with mine. When I turn it on, it’s fine. But if I punch the throttle a few times it goes really slow and beeps. Do you know what this is or how to fix it?
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like low voltage cutoff to me
@crazykidksyt2848
Жыл бұрын
@@RoXolid I fixed it. It was just low battery in the transmitter and lipo
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad you figured it out
How did you manage to find it on sale?
@RoXolid
2 жыл бұрын
There was a sales tent at RC Fest, and they were running specials at the show
Decent man... Definitely gunna have to get one or the brushed and upgrade for off road use do you recommend the spool for no maintenance mate or keep the stock diff and grease every so often cheers man
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
Go with the diff, spools are hard to drive
@sTuPiDiScOoL_
Жыл бұрын
@@RoXolid no problem bro do they need greasing every often like any other i assume the stock ones I mean and are they the easiest to maintain and is there much else that needs doing on these apart from making sure gears aren't stripped there very different and simply designed sorry for the questions and would you also recommend eliminating the slipper thanks and if the spool is maintenance but hard to drive I can learn bro 😆😆 already half ok at driving
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
@@sTuPiDiScOoL_ Yes, you'll need to add grease occasionally and no, under no circumstances should you remove the slipper
@sTuPiDiScOoL_
Жыл бұрын
@@RoXolid no problem mate thanks for the info and I've just seen a product that does that's all mate hopefully there simple enough to tweak etc as all mine don't have them cheers boss
@ethanh3421
Жыл бұрын
@@RoXolid I’m curious as to why you should leave the slipper?? I’ve already got an eliminator plate but haven’t put it on due to your comment and have been wondering why
need to buy one of these to piss off my cats around the house
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
Oh geeze
@ParadiseBubba
Жыл бұрын
My cat and both dogs hate my mini T 2.0 😂😂😂 good times. It successfully replaced the laser pointer!!
Classic video games and RC? I see your a man of culture. Thats a subscribe. I'm Jason btw. Not user 10010 ( alphabet soup)
@RoXolid
2 ай бұрын
Heck yeah, welcome!
These show discontinued! When did that happen?
@VestedUTuber
6 ай бұрын
Horizon's inventory system happened. They tried to merge the individual Horizon, Tower Hobbies, ARRMA/Durango, Axial, Duratrax, etc. inventories into one system and it completely fucked everything up.
That's pretty quick for how inexpensive it is. Maybe it would benefit from some weights.
@RoXolid
2 жыл бұрын
You can get brass and lead weights that will help reduce the wheelie action.
Maybe you could help trying to figure out a team associated truck that I built in the 90's can't remember much now lol have a picture of the building on a table I can see it had black front and rear a arms and a clear yellow type chassis I also see some chrome wide wheels in the picture and a ae brochure any ideas 💡of what it was would be awesome 👌 thanks
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
Email me, ROXolidMail@gmail.com and I'll see what I cando. Sounds like an RC10T though
@rcjoe406
Жыл бұрын
@@RoXolid cool will do ..every time I look up vintage rc10t they have black chassis white wheels
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
@@rcjoe406 There were different colors of optional chassis, black was stock. And same with wheels
@rcjoe406
Жыл бұрын
@@RoXolid ok ill email you that picture might help narrow it down
Mine came with an 800 mAh 50c… why the difference I wonder?
@RoXolid
2 жыл бұрын
I meant to put a text call out in the video on that, the 650 was what I bought separately it did come with an 800mah
👍
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
how fast is it 0-40 ?
@RoXolid
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't time it but it gets up to full speed quickly for sure
I have it too
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
It's a fun little truck
About 40 km/h and not 40 mph xD, right?
@Fly2kill1
11 ай бұрын
They will do well over 30mph. The Associated 1/14th stuff gets over 35mph.
wait it can go over 40!
@RoXolid
2 жыл бұрын
It could with a different pinion gear
@BiggysAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
@@RoXolid oh ok how much more speed would a 28t pinion and a 76 tooth spur gear add?
@russroznowski2087
2 жыл бұрын
It can’t, “from the box” as the title has you believe, but as he mentioned above, it will if you jump up in gearing. It took mine a 59t spur, and a 22t pinion to hit 42 mph. Mileage may vary though, there are a lot of little tweaks you can do as well beside gearing.
@russroznowski2087
2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if that large of spur gear would fit on the shaft. I’m thinking it would bottom out on the chassis.
@RoXolid
2 жыл бұрын
I think you're right
The best was the rc18t
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
It was good but not sure I'd say the best
@scottleggejr
11 ай бұрын
@@RoXolid The nostalgia of the TA vs Losi... Or is it authentic and still alive?
@RoXolid
11 ай бұрын
@@scottleggejr still alive and well
@scottleggejr
11 ай бұрын
@@RoXolid Too funny. I was probably 10-12 yrs old and reading your articles back in the Brian Kinwald days with my Losi XXT on the bench.
@RoXolid
11 ай бұрын
All right do you want me to drop the banhammer for you making me feel old? Lol
False claims of 40mph and multiple other false claims in this video.
@RoXolid
Жыл бұрын
Such as? Please elaborate
@alexstenerson8837
Жыл бұрын
@@RoXolid they go 30mph stock.
I hate this truck, my most useless vehicle in the fleet. Absolutely no control, not fun to drive.
@RoXolid
8 ай бұрын
The throttle isn't an on/off switch, you need to roll on the throttle. Also, loosening the slipper clutch will help too.
@Nunyabusiness21182
5 ай бұрын
Have to not just punch it and go. My wife and daughter love theirs. Theirs are brushed I just put a brushless set up in mine and love it. You should check out the arrma granite grom. Cool little truck