Losi Rock Rey Thread
#1

http://www.horizonhobby.com/product/...w-p-los03009t1
New 2.2 Rock Racer!
Key Features
Realistic Rock Racer chassis design
3.5mm hard-anodized aluminum chassis plate
Integrated chassis roll cage
Dynamite 2800Kv brushless power system
Spektrum™ AVC® technology
Long-travel suspension
4-link live rear axle
Waterproof electronics
Sealed, metal-gear transmission and diffs
Coil-over, oil-filled shocks
Easy-access battery compartment
Bolt-on body panels and interior details
Includes Spektrum DX2E transmitter with AVC adjustment
Bright LED light bar
New 2.2 Rock Racer!
Key Features
Realistic Rock Racer chassis design
3.5mm hard-anodized aluminum chassis plate
Integrated chassis roll cage
Dynamite 2800Kv brushless power system
Spektrum™ AVC® technology
Long-travel suspension
4-link live rear axle
Waterproof electronics
Sealed, metal-gear transmission and diffs
Coil-over, oil-filled shocks
Easy-access battery compartment
Bolt-on body panels and interior details
Includes Spektrum DX2E transmitter with AVC adjustment
Bright LED light bar
#2

Looks like a fun rig. Definitely designed to compete with the Yeti and at first glance appears to be a solid setup. The chassis setup alone looks far easier to wrench on than the nightmare that is the yeti.
#4
#6

Na, the fan is no prob, look closely and you can see the Spektrum RX is not in a sealed box,just like the BajaRey.
#8

6 Pole motor is a detail many websites left out.
#10

Im still thinking about getting one, tired of the slow crawling....want to blast through stuff instead. Tazer Motor/ESCs always go on fleabay immediately for me.
#11

I'll be picking one up. Will definitely eBay the stock electronics and throw something better in place. Otherwise, looks like a lot of fun.
#12
Tech Initiate

I haven't been this excited about a new RC product in some time. I'm happy to see Horizon pursuing this scale, live axle platform. Great looks and seems to have good performance (better than the Yeti?). This is the first RC car I've ever pre-ordered and am counting the days to mid-Feb when it's supposed to be delivered (via Amain). That being said, I love to build and will undoubtedly be upgrading my Rock Rey. What upgrades are you guys planning?
Up front, I'd like to upgrade the wheels and tires. I want to add a spare on the back for the looks. I know it will hurt performance, but that's not the point for me. Does anyone know the offset of the RR's 12mm hex (couldn't find it on Losi's site) or what specific wheels will fit? Can I just bolt on wheels that fit the Yeti? I'd prefer to not spend $150 on six wheels. Also, the tires looks great, but are so soft (good for crawling) that they balloon very easily under 2S power (even more so on 3S). I plan to spend more time at speed than crawling, but still want something that looks scale. Any recommendations?
I will also probably do the ESC and motor at some point, but want to see how it feels out of the box. Seems like a decent setup, but really want a sensored system for the times that I do want to crawl. I definitely plan on replacing the servo. What would you guys recommend?
I'll also be getting a clear body when they are available. The trim scheme just doesn't do it for me and I have some killer ideas for the body.
Are there any other hop ups/upgrades you would recommend based on the Baja Rey?
Thanks!
Up front, I'd like to upgrade the wheels and tires. I want to add a spare on the back for the looks. I know it will hurt performance, but that's not the point for me. Does anyone know the offset of the RR's 12mm hex (couldn't find it on Losi's site) or what specific wheels will fit? Can I just bolt on wheels that fit the Yeti? I'd prefer to not spend $150 on six wheels. Also, the tires looks great, but are so soft (good for crawling) that they balloon very easily under 2S power (even more so on 3S). I plan to spend more time at speed than crawling, but still want something that looks scale. Any recommendations?
I will also probably do the ESC and motor at some point, but want to see how it feels out of the box. Seems like a decent setup, but really want a sensored system for the times that I do want to crawl. I definitely plan on replacing the servo. What would you guys recommend?
I'll also be getting a clear body when they are available. The trim scheme just doesn't do it for me and I have some killer ideas for the body.
Are there any other hop ups/upgrades you would recommend based on the Baja Rey?
Thanks!
#14
Tech Initiate

Just a few more weeks. Getting my gear ready and got busted by my wife for spending too much. Interesting how much more closely she watches what we spend once she takes over the bills.