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Pros and Cons of the Micro-T

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Micro T with controller

Micro T with controller

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Steering and Handling

There are two sets of adjustments on the transmitter that allow you to set how fast and how much the steering reacts under racing conditions. For instance, if you have a race track that is nothing but tight turns just set the steering trim to full and you will have full range and instant reaction time for making those tight turns flawlessly. If you are racing on an oval track or a track with long sweeping turns, set the steering trim to minimal and you now have the control of making those long turns without the worry of over- or under-steering.

Range and Speed

The range of the Micro-T is not that far. Let's face it, you're not going to want to let something so small as the Micro-T get that far away from you anyway. So it is safe to say that the range is OK for the small tracks which is what it was designed for.

Now speed, on the other hand, is a different situation. The Micro-T comes out of the box packing a lot of speed. Its micro-sized chassis has a hard time trying to keep all four wheels on the track. Trying to do a smooth take-off is kind of a fun challenge. Like I said before, this little guy likes to pop wheelies.

Pros and Cons

As I said initially, this is a fun RC. There are some pros and cons that I've outlined below and further use may yield additional quirks, but overall I like the Micro-T.

Pros

  • Drivetrain is adjustable for all occasions
  • Suspension has adjustments for all types of racing on-road of off-road
  • Has a great deal of upgrades and there are a few tutorials out there to customize The Micro-T to your liking
  • Has more than one frequency so you and your racing buddies can share in the head-to-head racing and wheelie-popping fun
  • Comes with everything assembled (minus putting the antenna on the transmitter)
  • Everything is included to get you up and running as soon as you bring it out of the box
  • 20 minute charge times with around 10 -15 minutes of runtime between each charge
  • Comes with extra pinion gears to set the drivetrain for bottom end speed or top end speed settings

Cons

  • (In my case) You have to have small fingers to work on the Micro-T not really a con but I thought it should be noted
  • Can't go what some consider total off-road (such as mud, water, and some types of rough terrain)
  • Parts such as screws and other microscopic parts are easily lost if you're not careful
  • Transmitter range is not that far for being a hobby grade (mods can be done to get better range but do so at your own risk)
  • Has clips to hold the wheels in place not like the traditional hobby grade where you would have locking wheel nuts
  • Cannot be operated on plush carpet, grass, or sand

Specs on the Micro-T

Team Losi Micro T

Team Losi Micro T

© J. James
  • Scale: 1:36 scale Ready-to-Run Micro RC Truck
  • Length: 4.5 in
  • Width: 3.5 in
  • Wheelbase: 3 in
  • Weight: 3.4 oz
  • Chassis: Composite tub type
  • Drivetrain: 3-gear differential-equipped transmission with a slipper
  • Wheel Size: 0.75 in diameter
  • Type: 2WD Stadium Truck RTR
  • Losi 27MHz AM radio system
  • Batteries: 4.8v, 150 MAH NiMH and a portable alkaline charger
  • Steering: fully adjustable steering using sub-micro servo
  • Gears: comes with a set of three pinion gear 10,12,14 tooth
  • Suspension: fully independent suspension with friction dampers
  • Tires: high traction multi-pin rear/ribbed front tires mounted on durable nylon rims
  • ESC: digital proportional electronic speed control with reverse
In addition to the Stadium truck, there are two other models of Team Losi 1:36 Scale Electric Trucks: the Raminator Monster Truck (Buy Direct) -- my son owns this one, and the Desert Truck (Buy Direct).
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