WrenchHead's Micro-T Desert Truck

[WrenchHead]

Hey All I now have a Micro-DT added to my collection and simply love this thing. I take it everywhere I go. I have been adding hop-ups along the way and wanted to share it with everyone here.So here are a few of the pics I have been stacking up in my photobucket account. Hope youl all like my vision of what i thought this little bugger should look like and run. I have installed the Brushless motor and Li-po battery first. Then went with bearings,threaded axels,and now added some bling to it as well. I painted up a new body for it as well. I have been using it at our track that is set up for 1/8 scale but works just the same by me. I would recomend this Losi truck to anyone and of any skill level.L8R,WrenchHead.
Within a week i had to start the build out of this sucker.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/BrushlessLi-PoMicroTDesertTruck001.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/Micro-TDesertTruck018.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/BrushlessLi-PoMicroTDesertTruck009.jpg
well I can't leave anything stock for more than a couple of hours/days at the most. So here are some more pics of what my twisted little brain came up w/.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/Micro-TDTTipsTuturial002.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/Micro-TDTTipsTuturial008.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/Micro-TDesetTruckPitStop007.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/XmaslightsmicroThopupsProlinesta-21.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/MicroMonsterTruggy001.jpg
Just a couple of pics to show you all that I do use it and I am not abusive but I did Fry the little diff. doing doghnuts.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/Micro-TDTAction005.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/MicroTRC18RRevo005.jpg

[Mattdg67]

That thing is awsome!


Matt

[mx757]

that thing is amazing. i like the 1st look the best. How did you do the goodyear logos on the tires?

[jonelzoe]

thats awsome :D

[pedeboi364]

that thing is amazing, but i would never do that to anything 1/36 scale...but thats just me cuz i live in NE and have a small basement lol

[mx757]

haha i jus had an idea. one of those trucks, a big room to layout a track, and a lot of play doh or something to build jumps and bumps hahahahahahhah. i need to call the lhs tomorrow...

[whipnet]

Nice DT.

I love these things. Mines a blast!

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[jonelzoe]

can you get a brushlees system for the micro t

[LSD-LST2]

can you get a brushlees system for the micro t



Yes you can , infact I just put one in my Micro DT , fast and torquey and loooong runtimes !

You do need to get a different radio system , servo , servo saver though .

[WrenchHead]

Brushless all the way. Look at the first photo again. That pic was taken only a week after getting this little bugger. Just put in the 10250Kv motor and am lovin it BIG time. Loads of fun in the house,garage and driveway. The local park has these great tennis courts too. Tire decals are from an older Parma slot car sticker kit.They are like 1/32 scale but fit well. They are water slide decals so if you want them to last all you have to do is after drying dip a Q-tip in CA glue and go over them lightly. They will last a long time but not forever. I am looking at a bigger Li-Po and should get 1 hour run time.Thanks for the kind words guys. Glad you all like it. L8R,Wrench.

[OldSchoolRC]

looks great as always! keep them coming!

[TMAXX JUNKIES]

I Am Looking In To A Brushless System As Well You Said Your Looking Into A Bigger Lipo Have You Found One? I Love The Action Shot At The End. Great Pit Scene To!!! Thanks

[WrenchHead]

THanks for all the kind words fellas. I have not found a bigger Li-Po that still fits in the DT battery box. Still looking though. Don't want to hack on anything. Thinking of making my own C/F chassis to fit a bigger battery first then build off of that. L8R,Wrench.

[LSD-LST2]

Hey WrenchHead , I thought I would post up pics of my Micro DT , that you inspired me to do !:D
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2038000-2038999/2038117_179_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2038000-2038999/2038117_180_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2038000-2038999/2038117_181_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2038000-2038999/2038117_182_full.jpg

Hope you dont mind ....

[WrenchHead]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad I could be of some motivational force. You do good work. Nice personal touches as well. Looks ready to got to Baja.Might I sugest some threaded axels and bearings. Longer run times and easier to work on. Magnifying glass to boot. Looking Good Man.... L8R,Wrench.

[LSD-LST2]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad I could be of some motivational force. You do good work. Nice personal touches as well. Looks ready to got to Baja.Might I sugest some threaded axels and bearings. Longer run times and easier to work on. Magnifying glass to boot. Looking Good Man.... L8R,Wrench.

Thanks , but I am all ready there with the threaded axels and bearings , not gonna do any alloy unless something breaks . I do have the 3 Racing gearbox and recommend it , its been quite a long time since I had to rebuild my diff/tranny .

[Microdriver624]

That's a sweet DT you have there! I have one myself and it's a blast. I'm thinking of going brushless soon:D How fast does yours go?

[LSD-LST2]

Its running in the mid 20 mph range ...

[WrenchHead]

I just added the 10250 motor and it is even faster now. I like it. It was a xmas gift and was waiting till it was all alloyed out. But hey I can't control myself and added it. Also got a 250 nImH Li-Po and it rocks.L8R,Wrench.

[Mad Racer]

I just added the 10250 motor and it is even faster now. I like it. It was a xmas gift and was waiting till it was all alloyed out. But hey I can't control myself and added it. Also got a 250 nImH Li-Po and it rocks.L8R,Wrench.Can the 10250kV brushless motor be controlled by the Brushless ESC that controls the 8750kV?

[bugz2002]

just bought my self the micro baja. love it. cant wait to but the BL in it. from the sounds of you guys it is worth to spend the money to upgrade it.

[WrenchHead]

Yes the same ESC controls either Kv motor.I thought at first I didn't want the bigger motor.But it was a gift so what the hey. Thanks guys these are alot more fun than I ever gave them credit for.L8R,Wrench.

[Mad Racer]

I see, thanks. Also, great looking DT. Your brushless set-up looks like it will make it very fun.

[toddzellia]

You really did a great job and inspired me to get one,allmost went with baja....but after seeing youre truck I lost all intrest ,where did you get the wing..........:)

[Mouse4666]

hey im probably getting a micro desert too and ive seen that wing it is from thetoyz (http://www.thetoyz.com/cart/index.lasso)
here is that wing http://www.thetoyz.com/cart/thetoyz_details.lasso?id=9168&cat_name=

[toddzellia]

OK, right on,..... thanks.

[miniRaminator rules]

how much dose all of it cost i an 12 and dont have much monny:( :):)

[WrenchHead]

By the time you add it all up I got close to $400 into my micro-DT. $90 for thee truck.$70 for the Fm recv.$60 for motor and ESC,$30 for the servo and saver.$40 for 1 Li-Po battery and charger,That is not any of the Alloy goodies as well as extra body and wheels. It can and does add up fast.Having this much fun is priceless.L8R,Wrench.

[LSD-LST2]

Losi has released a RX/servo combo that makes going brushless ALOT cheaper .

[Maxx man]

so do you have to get an fm radio/reciver to drive it with the brushless?

[Taylor]

I just added the 10250 motor and it is even faster now. I like it. It was a xmas gift and was waiting till it was all alloyed out. But hey I can't control myself and added it. Also got a 250 nImH Li-Po and it rocks.L8R,Wrench.

Wrenchhead where did you get the bigger battery from? and did you have to cut anything up???

[Taylor]

oh and where do you buy all of your stuff at online?

[LSXEric]

I like them big dubs Wrench. What rims and tires are the big dubs? Awsome truck Wrench. "L8r" LSXEric
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[Taylor]

Wrenchhead, did you buy your 230 lipo at diyminituner.com? that is the only place i could find it at. How long does the stock battery last, and the 230 battery, how long does it last?

[Taylor]

LOSB9594 1/36th Xcelorin ESC with 8750kV Motor
$49.95
LOSB0862 Micro-T/B/DT LiPo Battery and Charger
$44.95
LOSB0230 Micro-T RTR 1/36th Stadium Truck
$79.99
LOSB0830 Micro-T/B/DT 3 Wire Servo and Receiver Set
$23.95
Subtotal, excluding shipping:
$198.84

Thats at stormerhobbies.com for a brushless engine/esc, servo, servo saver, lipo and charger, and a micro t. just thought i would show that for the one kid who is twelve. If you want the desert truck its like 10 extra dollars.!

[WrenchHead]

Hey All; I get most of my stuff local.I try and support my LHS as much as possible.Great peeps with killer advice as well. I also shop, online fi it need be. I buy alot of micro and mini stuff fron www.thetoyz.com. RJ rules and the shipping is so fast it make my head spin. The larger Li-Po for my micro came from a friends old video camers.Run times into the 30 min range but the Losi Li-Po has more kick. You have to give up something to gain something.The rims and tires are Losi stuff I have yet to need to swap to others. There are quite a few companies making nice wheel and tire combo's.L8R,Wrench.

[Taylor]

Hey wrench do you remember how long the run times were on it stock? and will all micro t stuff on the toyz fit the desert truck?

[joshuabradley1]

First off just wanted to say your truck is sick!!! Just got the micro raminator. Do you know if most of the parts are compatible? My wife has the micro-t and it looks a tad different.

[ZombieWeinerDog]

i saw this on microtforum nice ride!

[newviennajj]

did you win the lottery or somthing ? you have a zillion bucks in your rides and theyre awsome!

[Microdriver624]

O my gosh! just thought of something. Wut if I made a custom chassis that could fit a rear axle set (with the transmission and motor) and put it in the front for four-wheel drive? That would be crazy! I'm just really in the need for a project because my house is pretty boring.

[Taylor]

Go for Gold!!!:D

[Microdriver624]

Well, thought of an alternate idea. Maybe I could put a 1/18 scale axles on there with seperate metal rods for linkage and 1/18 shocks. Just a thought...Anyone know of smaller 1/18 axles?

[Microdriver624]

ok guys, i have a question: Im trying to make a micro-T rock crawler and I want to make the tranny more suited to rock crawling. Does anone know of a way to do this besides making a custom one? I need some help.

[Been 2780]

thats a nice desert truck you got there

[Maxx man]

I want a micro something or other (probebly the baha) and I want to know if i need a dsm radio to run brushless

[Maxx man]

I really want to know cause i really want one!:eek:

[Maxx man]

why is losi not making the micro baha anymore? it isnt on there websight from what i can find and hobbie zone is out of stock did they really stop making the micro baha?

[Microdriver624]

I want a micro something or other (probebly the baha) and I want to know if i need a dsm radio to run brushless
Well nitrobasher, you don't need a DSM radio (although it is prefered, and is a better choice but is ver very expensive. Losi came out with a receiver that has all the right connecters ans stuff and a servo with the right connecters both combined for $37.99 . Here's a website: http://www.losi.com/Products/Features.aspx?ProdId=LOSB0830

why is losi not making the micro baha anymore? it isnt on there websight from what i can find and hobbie zone is out of stock did they really stop making the micro baha?
For your second question, I don't know. I checked their website and it doesn't have like you said. I think that maybe they accidently did it, and they haven't noticed yet. Hope this helped.