The Losi Micro T (Review)

When Losi released the Micro B we all had one question in mind. When will we get a Micro T? Losi produced a Micro T in the early 2000's and it was very popular at the time, can the new Micro T live up to the hype of its predecessors?

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Quick Specs:

• Scale: 1/24 Stadium Truck
• Motor/Electronics: Brushed Motor with All in one ESC/Receiver
• Battery: 2s Lipo (With USB Charger)
• Needed to complete: Nothing!! Even transmitter batteries are included.
• Price: 119.99 at A Main Hobbies

Whats in the Box?

Much like the buggy variant, the Losi Micro T comes out of the box with a Spektrum SLT2 Transmitter, 4x AA Batteries, a Spektrum 2s 350mah lipo battery, a USB charger, a user manual, and a large Losi sticker.

Overview

The Losi Micro T doesn't stray too far from the recipe of the 1/24th scale Micro B. It features plastic oil filled shocks all around, an aluminum chassis, mid mounted motor, and a Spektrum 2 in 1 ESC/receiver combo mounted on a similar top deck. It looks like a lot of the upgrades that are already out for the Micro B would fit on the Micro T rather easily. There is a pretty major difference between the two, though. The Micro T has a shorter wheelbase, so the chassis, top deck, and plastic side guards are all shorter and won't be compatible with Micro B parts. The body is mounted slightly differently as well. Instead of velcro in the back, the Micro T has a hinge system out back, and a bit of velcro up front to keep the body secured. All in all the Micro T keeps up with the quality standard set by the Micro T, everything is well designed and the fit and finish is very good.

First Pack

Two things stuck out to me in my first lap around my new and improved carpet track. One, The new V2 motor found in the newer Micro B's and the Micro T is definitely faster, and two, the Micro T handles MUCH more aggressively than the buggy. This is partially due to the shorter wheelbase, but I believe that the spiked tires up front, in comparison to the rib style tires found on the Micro B, dig into the carpet much better, and provide a LOT more steering.

Fifth Pack

After several packs I started getting used to the Micro T, and like the Micro B, found myself wanting to push the little stadium truck more and more. My track is set up fairly tight, with several 180 degree turns, and unlike the Micro B, I didn't have to deal with any under steer. Instead of under steer, I was limited by the Micro T's potential to traction roll if I came into a corner too hot. That's not something I found issue with when it came to the buggy, but with the truck that rolling is the main limiting factor when you're trying to turn a fast lap. Traction roll is a pretty common issue when you're racing on a high grip surface like carpet, and there are quite a few ways to remedy the situation fairly easily, but its interesting just how different the Micro T handles in comparison to the Micro B. Keeping my finger in the throttle a little bit while turning helped keep the rubber side down. I really enjoyed the tight, aggressive handling, and smooth jumping offered by the Micro T overall. Its a great little stadium truck!

Durability Notes

Much like every other RC car I get my hands on, the Losi Micro T had its fair share of flipping, cartwheeling and crashing. I'm happy to report that nothing was broken, and in the case of the Micro T, all of my steering and suspension linkages stayed where they were supposed to. I don't think either of the Losi Micro's are going to provide a bullet proof bashing experience, but I think they're sturdy enough to take some good hits and not send you home early. If you do happen to break your Micro T (Or Micro B for that matter), you'll be happy to know that there are a ton of upgrade parts available, and replacement parts are also plentiful and relatively cheap.

Final Word

The Losi Micro T did not disappoint me in the slightest. I think its an excellent addition to Losi's micro line up, and is different enough from the Micro B to warrant having both. If you had to pick between the two, I would suggest first choosing the style that you like best (truck vs buggy) then thinking about the handling characteristics that you want. To some people, the Micro T might feel twitchy where the Micro B feels stable, and to to others, the Micro T might feel aggressive and precise where the Micro B feels unresponsive. I personally prefer a more aggressive handling car, so I gravitate more towards the Micro T, but with a set of good carpet tires, I think the Micro B handles just as well.