Complete RTR, everything included Extended chassis for increased stability and scale looks Fully independent suspension with friction dampers Differential-equipped transmission with adjustable slipper Powerful micro motor for quick acceleration and impressive top speed
Designed with the same award-winning features as the Micro-T™, the Micro-Desert Truck™ offers desert racing style in a micro truck that’s just under 6 inches long (about an inch longer than the Micro-T). Packed with an NiMH battery, independent suspension, differential-equipped transmission and 27MHz Losi AM radio system, the Micro-Desert Truck has the speed and handling to tackle nearly everything you can throw at it. Take it with you anywhere you go and satisfy your RC cravings with the Micro-Desert Truck.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: That's it?! Comment: Great steering, speed and landing. yet not for the price. i paid almost i $100 for this and my local rc store. i've watched videos of people having fun with it and building in-home circuits. i really felt i had to have it and see what it was all about. it brings a cheap carry on charger that you have to feed 8 AA (included). and 8 more for the controller also included. after 25 minutes or more of waiting for it to charge i took it for a spin. it went FAST! but so did the batteries. the sales person never tells you how long the stock batteries last. but they know. less than 5 minutes at full throttle. the wheels are impossible to align so you will never get a straight line from this guy. it could be fully customized and for a good reason. you will find yourself buying a lipo battery ($50,00) a faster motor (20 bucks) and aluminum parts. all in all, you might as well by just the ESC and the Remote and build one from scratch. is a bad stock product. i would recommend the mini-t also from losi but slightly better for the price. Customer Rating: Summary: This is what RC "toys" should be Comment: The Micro Desert Truck (DT) is almost the exact same vehicle as the Losi Micro-T, so reviews of the Micro-T should also be helpful. There are a couple differences between the models. The DT has a slightly longer wheelbase from a longer chassis, and it sports a roomier battery compartment (you REALLY have to push to get the LiPo battery pack into the Micro-T).
If you're a parent and wondering why you should spend double the price of a Tyco car for this little thing, you should keep several things in mind: it's repairable, rebuildable, and upgradeable. Unlike another RC car that will never get played with once it breaks or stops being fun, the Losi Micro Trucks have replacement parts available at your local hobby store or all over the internet, including here. Everything from the entire gearbox pre-assembled to the spur gears to the differential can be ordered. I don't know if I would call it super-educational, but I do believe that assembling models and kits is a very enriching experience for both children and adults. There are also modifications available that range from carbon fiber and aluminum chassis parts to Lithium Polymer batteries and brushless motors. The internet is full of forums and videos of great things people have done with these.
Pros:
* Finally, an RC stadium truck that actually looks like a stadium truck
* Comes with EVERYTHING to get started, even batteries
* Can be repaired, rebuilt, and upgraded
* If your kid stops playing with it, then it's yours!
* Uses normal size AM 27Mhz transmitter/receiver crystals, so you can switch channels
Cons:
* Short run time with included battery
* Charger is powered by AA batteries. A wall charger is available separately.
* It is REALLY small! A #00 Philips screwdriver and tweezers will be needed to do any work on it Customer Rating: Summary: Makes you feel like a kid again! Comment: This is a fun, practical small scale RC. I've had Xmods, Xmods Evolution, Iwaver cars (Mini-Z clone), and Iwaver Monster trucks. The Losi Micro-T is the most fun out of the box. Tile, Carpet, Pavement present no problems for the Micro-T. The suspension on it makes jumping and landing it fun and controllable. It is quick out of the box. The quality level on this is much better than any of the Xmods/Iwavers I had, and it should be as it is more expensive. I would recommend this to any adult or responsible kid. Nothing has broken on mine, but it's entirely possible that something will, if you don't treat it right(Because it is so small). Luckily since Losi is a big name RC company there are full replacement parts available as well as aftermarket hop-ups(upgrades). I have bearings and a Losi Lipo Battery pack on the way!
