17LikesLosi LMT or Traxxas Maxx
11-12-2020, 04:58 PM
#1
Losi LMT or Traxxas Maxx
Okay guys, looks like the Losi LMT is in and almost everyone believes this is the vehicle to have during Covid-19 for 2020. Would you choose this Losi LMT or the Traxxas Maxx. I know, they are different drive train on them but they pretty much are within the price range and motor size. Your thoughts please.
11-12-2020, 06:22 PM
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Far too early to even guess.
11-12-2020, 07:57 PM
#4
I'm putting my money on that New Losi LMT. When it comes out, bammmm, I'm taking all three version. Too bad it won't be in stock till January unless you pre-order. Just hope Covid don't send me 6 feet under before January.
11-12-2020, 08:31 PM
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The LMT uses "1/8th scale diffs" ... I guess they mean same diffs as those used in 1/8 nitro buggy/truggy? My impression is this truck is heavier than most in 1/10 scale size and looks to be quite robust for a solid axle class.
Also available as a roller. Too bad they don't have it as an unassembled kit version.
Also available as a roller. Too bad they don't have it as an unassembled kit version.
Last edited by userst; 11-13-2020 at 03:39 AM.
11-13-2020, 05:04 AM
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Tech Apprentice
If you like Solid axle Trucks This is the one to have. I have seen and talked to guys who were involved with testing this truck and it is a tank. Powered perfectly and no weak points to speak of out of the box. Sure you can still break it and i am sure things will come up eventually but out of the box you almost cant break this thing.
11-13-2020, 07:22 PM
#8
That’s the only drawback. It would have to be super wide and still landing on one side of the axle catapults it to the other side. So major air would have to be calculated. Still the truck looks fun.
11-13-2020, 09:15 PM
#9
Two totally different trucks. Depends on whether you want to SEND it or more about driving it around and having something that looks cool.
The Maxx looks lame compared to the LMT. And I would not want to launch the LMT 20 feet in the air doing double backflips.
The Maxx looks lame compared to the LMT. And I would not want to launch the LMT 20 feet in the air doing double backflips.
11-16-2020, 05:11 AM
#13
Can't compare. The LMT is what you want if you are looking for that true to life monster truck experience. The way it reacts will look cool for vids and be fun in it's own right, for those purposes. If you just want a truck for ripping around, I don't think the LMT would even compare to the Maxx's performance. So I would say the determining factor is more down to what type of driving/driving experience are you looking for.
11-16-2020, 07:11 AM
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I agree with what folks on this thread are saying - solid axle rigs are totally different from independent suspension vehicles.
One thing to add, though, is that the LMT seems to be a game-changer in the solid axle category. There were no “RTR basher-friendly” solid axle trucks before the LMT. Most of the vehicles in this category were for enthusiasts who were willing to put tons of mods into their trucks to get something (somewhat) reliable and high-performance (for what they are).
The LMT is a big (10 lbs), burly, powerful, and almost completely upgraded truck out of the box. As a long time solid-axle enthusiast, I cannot see anything obvious (from the review vids of course) that needs upgrading to deliver a fun basher-friendly experience.
A lot of folks who run things like race clods (which cost well over $1000 by the time you are done) think this truck is extremely well-built and offers a lot of truck for the money (even though the price is not exactly cheap).
One thing to add, though, is that the LMT seems to be a game-changer in the solid axle category. There were no “RTR basher-friendly” solid axle trucks before the LMT. Most of the vehicles in this category were for enthusiasts who were willing to put tons of mods into their trucks to get something (somewhat) reliable and high-performance (for what they are).
The LMT is a big (10 lbs), burly, powerful, and almost completely upgraded truck out of the box. As a long time solid-axle enthusiast, I cannot see anything obvious (from the review vids of course) that needs upgrading to deliver a fun basher-friendly experience.
A lot of folks who run things like race clods (which cost well over $1000 by the time you are done) think this truck is extremely well-built and offers a lot of truck for the money (even though the price is not exactly cheap).
11-18-2020, 02:19 AM
#15
Guys, what I'm more interested in is if you had $600 and wanted a truck would you take the LMT or the MAXX? As stated they are completely different truck but because the price was near identical and so are the power plant, which would you choose? I know you guys, if you had the means you all would get both and more. Well I know I'll take the LMT and then the Super Baja Rey V.ii for sure. Losi is just spankin away.
Even Trigger King came out and declared the LMT as a worthy solid axle truck. I think the days of the Clod (or its axles) are numbered.
Even Trigger King came out and declared the LMT as a worthy solid axle truck. I think the days of the Clod (or its axles) are numbered.