Losi Lasernut Durability Test

Can the Losi Lasernut withstand even moderate use? The question has been raised about a possible engineering deficiency with the Losi Lasernut. There are plenty of videos of people bashing and ripping the Lasernut only to be disappointed with its durability. This video will explore the durability question from a different perspective.
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[@thomassamanns1593]

That's perfect rock racer terrain and if you don't lift the Lasernut up in the sky you will have a lot of fun with it. I love mine and had no issues since 1 year. Breakage comes with wrong treatment and bad driving and people need to understand that a rock racer isn't designed to be a basher.

[@Bultizar]

Very down to earth review. More of the perspective of the common user. Thank you

[@G__Mason]

Man I want one of these sooo bad, especially since they’re on sale for $399 at my local shop right now. I’m gonna have to pass tho cause I’ve seen they’re not very durable which is such a bummer, it’s by far my favorite looking RC out there. Think ima go with the Losi DB pro now.

[@janarthanamsubramaniam]

Hi I really enjoyed watching your honest, down to earth perspective and review. Maybe like you, I’m more of a moderate user. But I guess there are those who buy it to fully test it’s capability as advertised and they are not wrong. I’m still thinking of getting one though. A version 2 with upgrades to address user issues would be very welcomed by the community. The Losi Lasernut design is still exciting for most. However, a few thoughtful engineering upgrades would do the trick.

[@MrGonzoify]

I just bought this car, I am taking it out today. I watch these out of curiosity but everyone drives different and in different terrain so I go with my gut alot on these purchases. I love the look of it and the deal i got was great, so we will see how she runs. In my limited experience with rc sometimes i make mistakes and I break them, fixing them is part of it imo. Good honest video and the most important thing is having fun. cheers

[@loum7008]

Thanks for the thoughtful video. I also have a Lasernut and have had a blast with it. I take it into a reservation near my house that has great trails and use it as it was designed. I'm not bashing it. I did break the right driveshaft from landing it awkwardly. Any other vehicle would have hit the body but I hit the 5.75" tire. That force broke the small axle. The center rear outdrive wore a groove in it as did the right rear outdrive. I did hear noise from the rear. Taking it apart the rear pinion was loose in the differential housing and eating it away. It would have blown within minutes of use. I have replaced the rear and front differential with the TEN SCTE 3.0 parts. Everything except the ring and pinion. The gears are beefier and the case is a higher quality of plastic. Hopefully this will resolve any diff problems. My suggestion for potential customers is to wait for V2 before buying. This is a 4S machine and we are paying for 4S. I do run alot of 3S too. On your property try 4S and you'll realize the big speed difference. In big spaces the speed is fun. Keep updating your progress. I only have 3 packs through mine at this time. 2 4S and one 3S since the diff repairs. Please note that the Arrma Typhon, for the same money can do everything the lasernut can do if 5.75" tires were on it. It even looks cool. I bought one of those too. In hindsight I should have passed on the Lasernut until V2.

[@loum7008]

Quick update, I have put another 8 packs through the LN. The diffs are holding up well. I've been running along side railroad tracks near my house. Lots of bumps and whoops. The Lasernut handles it very well with the AVC cranked up. On 4S I did hit 20mph on the rail bed. Super impressive. How is yours doing?

[@NeedSpeedRC]

Great informative vid. Beautiful property. I just picked up a Typhon but this was on my list. It looks great.

[@zacmarshall1739]

Thank you for the useful information and keep up the great work 👍🏻😎

[@DSC1320]

Absolutely awesome video. I personally love documentaries and love rc's even more so this was a fantastic combination. Please make more videos like this. I could watch videos/ mini movies like this for hours. 💯💯💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏

[@Rockatha]

Great video. It's nice to see someone not bashing it till it breaks and then complaining. The car is not an XMaxx its a rock racer. I had a problem with the centre diff but Losi sent me a new one and new gears for the front and rear diffs. There customer service was excellent.

[@SpeedSyko]

I run on 1-2 punch level only run 4s No issues at all. Still wheelies. Love the car!!!! Carbon fiber version! Drives very different then all my rc’s. I wanted something different. Bought this and son of a digger.

[@jpz619]

Just ordered mine as well... thank you for the info

[@robertshipman]

Great informative video, thanks for your work and time on this.

[@Comfort_One_Another]

Thank you.

[@runwithmikerc1047]

Great video. I Just got one for my wife. Keep us updated.

[@alimaleki217]

I really enjoyed this video! I just bought one of these yesterday despite the negative reviews. I’m running 4s but so far no issues.

[@Comfort_One_Another]

Horizon might also be making production improvements in areas they think need to be addressed. Either way, ours is still running fine. Thanks for sharing.

[@Rajvirdee]

Great video thank you

[@carigtanster1]

Just ordered mine then I saw your vid, thanks for the heads up!

[@Comfort_One_Another]

Great! It's a fun vehicle to run. Very stable, lots of power, and it looks good, too.

[@jomiongoo]

I guess losi will release a version 2. Hopefully. I like the scale a lot. But too many complains

[@ZingZingNZ]

Also excellent I should do one of these when I get my next car. Because this was helpful as... yes shims are common as I'm getting back into RC since I was a kid. And shims are common especially with the boutique makes. Driveshaft may of bent from the rock bouncing

[@rcbreakdown3066]

I was so close to buying this but I can see myself spending far more time fixing it than enjoying it

[@timsanders5779]

After a rough few weeks, mine has finally stabilized. Running on 4S. I did put better servo in. Total blast when it's running.

[@SpeedSyko]

I love it! Almost didn’t because of all the bad videos. Glad I bought it!

[@mdrc3288]

You hit something really hard with that driveshaft!!!They don`t bent that easy...great repair effort though!!!Nice video...i like it! :-)

[@oceansuniii2260]

Hi, any new observations? Thank you for the time making the video...

[@Comfort_One_Another]

Nothing new. Unfortunately, my son hasn't been playing with it much.

[@garrettmcdaniel1207]

Where was the video taken, the terrain looks similar to where I live (coarsegold, ca)

[@Comfort_One_Another]

I'm down in the Sonora/Jamestown area. My elevation is around 2500ft.

[@grantmckendry3323]

Is there an update on reliability/performance since this video was made David?

[@Comfort_One_Another]

Hi. It's still running fine. It's taken a few more bumps and tumbles, but everything is holding up. Of course, it's not being jumped or ripped. It does good for moderate use.

[@dmanalang9037]

Wow, thanks David! Can you possibly do a test on a Losi Tenacity DB Pro too?

[@Comfort_One_Another]

If you want to send me one I will. 😀

[@thelzkaj8228]

I also got that clicking noise on my lasernut too but only when braking. Is that the same problem?

[@Comfort_One_Another]

I'm not sure. My clicking was constant as a result of sloppy gear mesh between the front pinion and ring gear.

[@timothy7709]

You should really do more of these! Do you have a channel with just these reviews?

[@Comfort_One_Another]

Hi. Thank you for the complement. This is the only channel I have.

[@noelpogiako1]

Awesome video and very informative 👍

[@walterwaller]

Do you have the link to the shims that you bought? I just bought my Lasernut today but I want to get parts ahead of time. I love the look of it.

[@Comfort_One_Another]

Hi, here you go. www.amainhobbies.com/serpent-13x16x0.2mm-shim-10-ser110435/p233762 I only needed one more behind the ring gear to tighten things up.

[@ZingZingNZ]

Make sure its required as you can shim to tight. Watch a video on shimming anrc diif

[@kevinchambers4219]

Good video. On another note, you should take up narrating Audible books for Amazon. You have a good voice for that. Lol

[@Comfort_One_Another]

Thanks. The front driveshaft finally broke. I ordered two new ones that should be here this week. The driveshaft broke months ago and I just got around to ordering new ones. My son will be be happy.

[@crazyCHRISTcraver]

Are you in butte county?

[@Comfort_One_Another]

No. Southeast of Butte.

[@crazyCHRISTcraver]

@@Comfort_One_Another Right on. I grew up in the Chico area. I thought I recognized the ground and foliage of northern Cali. Keep us posted on the lasernut. I haven’t decided if I want to get the ‘nut or an axial RYFT. Hope you have a great day!

[@Comfort_One_Another]

​@@crazyCHRISTcraver It's still running, but we run it on 3s and not very hard. I'll probably change out the diff oil soon as a part of routine maintenance. I'm going to continue with the factory recommended weights (10k front, 20k middle, 5k back). God Bless.

[@michaelc3416]

Thanks for this video. I really like the style of the more scale models. But it seems that most modern cars/trucks have moved away from scale styling and have become too cartoonish for my tastes. So, I've been really interested in perhaps picking up a Lasernut next. But have had reservations due to all of the reported issues. Then again, it seems that hardcore bashing has become the predominant use of RC buggies and trucks these days so all of the negative reviews I've seen have been launching them over and over off of huge jumps, bad landings, etc... Just generally abusing the vehicle. For that use I guess an Arrma would be up to it, but I don't expect all vehicles to be. But, your use is exactly how I like to use mine... more in line with a scale version of how the actual Lasernut is used, and they don't go off of 500' (scaled) jumps!. And for my application 3S is likely plenty. I often run my 3S buggies and truck on 2S and find it does fine for my application since I'm not doing speed runs or huge air. So, your video is appreciated as it gives me a better idea of what I can expect out of the buggy for how I plan to use it. Now I feel a bit more comfortable buying one, setting it up for 3S, checking mesh in all diffs, and enjoying it for what it is; a very cool looking scale off-road racer buggy.

[@Comfort_One_Another]

My son did break one of the front drive shafts recently. In the same place others have reported them breaking. However, my son hit a rock and the drive shaft had already been bent and straightened out by me so it was weakened. We'll be replacing both front drive shafts with OEM parts. I'll see how long they last.

[@michaelc3416]

@@Comfort_One_Another Thanks for the update. I've been trying to research these buggies but it's difficult to get a good feel for them due to the fact that almost every video is of extreme bashing, with repeated big air jumps. Horses for courses, and all that... These buggies are designed to be an RTR U4 racing buggy, not a stunt basher. And anyone that's ever seen a real U4 event knows that big air is not part of the track layout. If I wanted a basher to "send", I'd be looking at an Arrma Kraton or some such. Being an RTR, I don't expect them to really be competitive in U4 without upgrades, but I'd like to at least get a feel for how well they do while doing what they're intended for... Yours is really the only real world video review I've seen to date that tells me what I'm hoping to find; how the buggy does in normal off-road terrain and trail type conditions. So thanks for taking the time...

[@G__Mason]

@@michaelc3416did you buy one? I really want one but I’m skeptical as well. Leaning more towards the DB pro now but man I love the look of these Lasernuts 😫

[@albertdelbosco9686]

Even rtr u need to take them apart and rebuild them

[@KLCKLC-vi6fd]

make sure you check the bearings for defects.

[@kiethpederson7558]

For the price of these vehicles and or toys you should not have to do this from the factory they should be bulletproof right on

[@jeffsrcchannel2191]

What a great place to RC :)

[@Comfort_One_Another]

Yeah. Also a great place to shoot guns. :-)

[@crfsikness]

I mean honestly any rtr needs to be gone through before running and every few hours all rc cars need checking for things like this loose gear mesh in diffs and trans pinion spur as well as loose screws

[@MakeMO714]

More RC videos please lol

[@Texascudaguy]

Xmaxx breaks even easier than these, yet people give Xmaxx a lit of good reviews

[@alantaylor353]

OH-OH.!

[@random_g-man9754]

Just broke a front drive shaft after 5th battery pack

[@rob2738]

Unfortunately mine broke after an hours use on 4s. It was returned and refunded. Loved it for the hour’s use it lasted for.

[@Comfort_One_Another]

What broke on it? Thanks.

[@rob2738]

@@Comfort_One_Another central diff. They are designed to run on 4s so it will last longer with a 3s. Looks and handles amazing but it’s a very high maintenance car to own. There is a long list of what can go wrong.

[@dougmacqueen1679]

@@rob2738 Sounds a lot like my Traxxas Rustler 4x4 vxl. Lots of new parts.

[@KLCKLC-vi6fd]

Hello their sounds like the dif needs shimming ! good luck

[@Art-zs6sl]

Nice WHEELiebar.

[@DronemanJoeRc]

Great job my friend. I have one also and love it. So far I have no issues with mine. I gave you a sub and like check out my vids on it if you like. Thanks for sharing!!

[@Comfort_One_Another]

Yeah, it is a lot of fun. Even though it has a low center of gravity, my son still manages to flip it almost every time he takes it out. Kids.

[@CrawlerCanyon]

Just one person's opinion, but calling the contents of this video a "durability test" is a real stretch of that particular phrase. The Lasernut in this video was put into about as much danger as a drift car. The Lasernut truly excels at driving around on flat ground with no obstacles on it... but you could have driven a Tamiya rally car on everything shown here, with a similar level of "durability." The driving I saw here was a degree removed from wrapping it in cottonwool and putting it on a shelf. Getting an hour out of a 5A battery is kinda indicative-- I get ~25 minutes out of 6A.

[@Comfort_One_Another]

I made if very clear from the beginning of the video that this was a durability test to see if the Lasernut could handle light to moderate use. It's not my fault if you're disappointed because I didn't do the exact opposite of what I said.

[@CrawlerCanyon]

@@Comfort_One_Another What could conceivably lead anyone to believe that a Lasernut-- or any hobby-grade RC vehicle-- couldn't handle that level of "abuse?" While fully understanding that it is a wholly subjective term, I kept waiting to see "moderate use," but that certainly never happened.

[@Comfort_One_Another]

@@CrawlerCanyon There were videos demonstrating that Lasernuts were breaking prematurely. I was curious if the Lasernut would break under the conditions you see in the video I made. We did experience bent driveshafts and now a broken driveshaft. Therefore I would conclude that driveshafts are a weak point on the Lasernut regardless of how its run.

[@AlexHT100]

@@Comfort_One_Another This was the exact sort of light/ moderate use review I wanted to see… thank you.. ofc these are subjective and I understand might not be considered ‘moderate’ use by all but I am more considerately minded like yourself! You still have the LN? I want one! 🤠

[@tfsbuilds93]

Put into as much danger as a drift car!! I’m 💀😂!!!

[@vinnerdinner]

meh

[@advocatesfortruthandjustic3329]

This truck is absolutely horrible. I had mine for less than an hour and the center differential bearing backed out and the pinion gear totally chewed up the inside of the diff. I have been in contact repeatedly with losi/horizon hobbies and they have had me waiting over 2 months and they still haven't sent me a replacement diff . I hate this company with a passion all these trucks should be recalled. Watch my video

[@Comfort_One_Another]

Ours is still running strong after the initial problems mentioned in the video were addressed. My son loves it.

[@stoneenforcer]

Outside of the Arrma line, Horizon quality and durability is shit. Cheaply built over powered and over priced. Shame you drive as if its super fragile.

[@markiobrown]

😂😂😂 driven like my nan

[@tojo3507]

It’s not a basher….It’s a rock racer….if you want to bash….buy a basher