Losi mini B 1/16th 2wd buggy
#2
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Looks interesting, but I'll be waiting for the brushless version. The 2-in-1 receiver/ESC makes it a pain to upgrade to brushless.
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There was a video posted that the upgrades for the 1/18 would fit any upcoming vehicle in the mini family
#5

I also noticed the wheelbase is 190.5mm, which is actually longer than the Mini-8ight (186mm) and Reflex 14B (188.5mm), so I'd consider this more of a 1/14.
In any case, looks pretty good. Brushless would be nice, but I'd probably swap out all the electronics anyway.
In any case, looks pretty good. Brushless would be nice, but I'd probably swap out all the electronics anyway.
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super interested in these.. got to have a couple.. The mini-t 1.0 were great back in the day considering the gear we had to put in them at the time was sketchy at best..these may get me to put a track in my back yard again..
#8

I ran a Hobbywing 12T brushless in my Mini-B last night and the buggy is freaking dialled 
In terms of feedback, I will be crossing my fingers that an MIP ball diff arrives in my lap at some point. The non-sealed open geared diff in the Mini-B doesnt lend itself to tuning and so I did struggle with the car diffing out around fast sweeping corners on power.
If any of you have raced 1:10th 2WD, in anger, across surfaces (carpet, dirt, astro), and understand the finesse required to drive 2WD well, and the feeling of reward you get from racing 2WD, you will LOVE the Mini-B because the car handles and rotates so well - it is 2WD in mechanical design and finesse requiring spirit!

In terms of feedback, I will be crossing my fingers that an MIP ball diff arrives in my lap at some point. The non-sealed open geared diff in the Mini-B doesnt lend itself to tuning and so I did struggle with the car diffing out around fast sweeping corners on power.
If any of you have raced 1:10th 2WD, in anger, across surfaces (carpet, dirt, astro), and understand the finesse required to drive 2WD well, and the feeling of reward you get from racing 2WD, you will LOVE the Mini-B because the car handles and rotates so well - it is 2WD in mechanical design and finesse requiring spirit!
#9

I ran a Hobbywing 12T brushless in my Mini-B last night and the buggy is freaking dialled 
In terms of feedback, I will be crossing my fingers that an MIP ball diff arrives in my lap at some point. The non-sealed open geared diff in the Mini-B doesnt lend itself to tuning and so I did struggle with the car diffing out around fast sweeping corners on power.
If any of you have raced 1:10th 2WD, in anger, across surfaces (carpet, dirt, astro), and understand the finesse required to drive 2WD well, and the feeling of reward you get from racing 2WD, you will LOVE the Mini-B because the car handles and rotates so well - it is 2WD in mechanical design and finesse requiring spirit!

In terms of feedback, I will be crossing my fingers that an MIP ball diff arrives in my lap at some point. The non-sealed open geared diff in the Mini-B doesnt lend itself to tuning and so I did struggle with the car diffing out around fast sweeping corners on power.
If any of you have raced 1:10th 2WD, in anger, across surfaces (carpet, dirt, astro), and understand the finesse required to drive 2WD well, and the feeling of reward you get from racing 2WD, you will LOVE the Mini-B because the car handles and rotates so well - it is 2WD in mechanical design and finesse requiring spirit!
Just a very short video to show the buggy on track at my local club. The car is running a 12t Hobbywing brushless system, 800mAh LiPo, and is completely stock in every other regard (shocks, setup etc). I hit a car on the main straight that had flipped over, and popped a turnbuckle off, hence having to pull off on the 2nd lap. Again, this video is short, and just there to give an idea of the handling of the car.
I had no drag brakes on the ESC either, hence why I kept overshooting turn 1

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There is another thread created three days ago that discussed the possibility of this vehicle. Since it's now a reality I posted a link on that thread to this one. Is there a way for a moderator to let this be the main thread and merge that one into this one?
Here is a link to that thread if it helps
Future Losi Mini-B or Mini-D?
Here is a link to that thread if it helps
Future Losi Mini-B or Mini-D?
#12

https://youtu.be/9kvx-yuNvzc
Just a very short video to show the buggy on track at my local club. The car is running a 12t Hobbywing brushless system, 800mAh LiPo, and is completely stock in every other regard (shocks, setup etc). I hit a car on the main straight that had flipped over, and popped a turnbuckle off, hence having to pull off on the 2nd lap. Again, this video is short, and just there to give an idea of the handling of the car.
I had no drag brakes on the ESC either, hence why I kept overshooting turn 1
Just a very short video to show the buggy on track at my local club. The car is running a 12t Hobbywing brushless system, 800mAh LiPo, and is completely stock in every other regard (shocks, setup etc). I hit a car on the main straight that had flipped over, and popped a turnbuckle off, hence having to pull off on the 2nd lap. Again, this video is short, and just there to give an idea of the handling of the car.
I had no drag brakes on the ESC either, hence why I kept overshooting turn 1

#13
#14

Hi All -
I will be doing a Facebook live video on the Mini B on Thursday, November 5th on the RC Driver Facebook page - at around 5:00 eastern time.
There will be 3 parts -
1 - Discussion/overview of the buggy
2 - Live laps as we run the Mini B, completely box stock/no set-up changes, on the high traction carpet track at R/C Madness
3 - Closing and final thoughts.
I will be doing a Facebook live video on the Mini B on Thursday, November 5th on the RC Driver Facebook page - at around 5:00 eastern time.
There will be 3 parts -
1 - Discussion/overview of the buggy
2 - Live laps as we run the Mini B, completely box stock/no set-up changes, on the high traction carpet track at R/C Madness
3 - Closing and final thoughts.
#15

Hi All - Today, around 5:00 eastern time, Dean from RC Driver (https://www.facebook.com/rcdriver) will be doing a Facebook live event from RC Madness featuring the Losi Mini B. It will be 3 parts
Intro of the buggy going over all the features with a Q/A
Live, unedited running of the buggy
Closing/final thoughts and more Q/A
Watch if you are able!
Intro of the buggy going over all the features with a Q/A
Live, unedited running of the buggy
Closing/final thoughts and more Q/A
Watch if you are able!