HorizonHobby.com Preview - Team Losi Racing's 22 2WD Buggy Kit

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Team Losi Racing is back in the 1/10-scale electric game with a vengeance with the debut of their new 2WD buggy. Dubbed the 22, it marks a totally new direction in terms of design, features, tuning, materials and more from previous designs. Perhaps the most innovative new feature on this new platform is the ability to reconfigure it from a traditional rear motor configuration to a mid-motor configuration, totally altering how the car handles and jumps. The best part is that you'll be able to make the switch without having to purchase any additional components. It's quite literally like having two different vehicles in one box.
The 22 has a number of other outstanding and innovative features that, while unavailable or expensive options on other chassis, come as standard equipment on the 22. All-new top-filled shocks grace the four corners of the 22 and have been modeled after the ones found on the larger 8IGHT 2.0 Race Roller. Their larger 12mm diameter and thick, titanium-nitride-coated shock shafts provide the 22 with a plush suspension that is incredibly smooth. Speaking of titanium nitride all the hinge pins feature the gold sheen that it is noted for. The 22 also omits a traditional bellcrank system, instead opting for a unique slider rack that has nearly friction-free operation. And a car is nothing without a sturdy backbone and the 22 has just that thanks to the 2.5mm thick precision-machined 7075-T6 aluminum chassis plate. That's right, I said aluminum.
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[@horizonhobby]

@Einhander49 That's the great thing about brushless motors. Unlike before where I'd be turning the comm on my lathe and swapping brushes out throughout a race night, swapping out multiple motors, dynoing motors, etc, I put the motor in and work on driving and setup. It's sooooo nice.

[@horizonhobby]

@Acksaw It comes with 2 sets of front and 2 sets of rear wheels only, tires are left up to you.

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@ratliffracin99 While electric vehicles don't have brake discs or rotors they use the motors themselves to provide a braking action. Where you have forward and reverse in your ESC when racing A) reverse is not permitted and B) "race-orientated" ESC's have reverse locked out and only provide braking.

[@horizonhobby]

More kick yields more rear grip, absorbs sharp edge bumps more readily, but will transfer weight more aggressively if forces are available to compress the front suspension. Less kick transfers weight at a slower rate, sacrifices in the choppy bumps, but drives flatter around the track.

[@horizonhobby]

@TheZoidberg1119 If you're looking to get into 2WD buggy racing and you have some previous experience I'd say give it a shot. The build takes about 4-5 hours but it builds up really nicely.

[@horizonhobby]

It has body mounts although you can use hook and loop if you'd like.

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@T4nm4y This is a kit but Losi does have an RTR version (LOSB0122). The RtR is $429 while the kit is $289.

[@horizonhobby]

@facs96 As a kit it comes with the car itself and that's it. The choice of Electronics is left up to the end user.

[@horizonhobby]

@PMint8 It has to do with weight placement and how the chassis loads and unloads as you get off the power

[@horizonhobby]

@rc4life44 The wheels are included with the kit but the tires are sold separately.

[@horizonhobby]

Either a shorty or a saddle pack mounted side-by-side.

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@nickbloy No offense but I can't help but disagree on a number of points. The plastics have been strengthened by 15% by adding material in key stress areas. I can't think of another 1/10-scale buggy that has shocks of this size, bore or diameter. The transmission should have no more drag than the current crop of 2WD transmissions when used rear motor and mid-motor will have a negligible difference by the counter gear.

[@horizonhobby]

@lacrosseftw100 Team Losi Racing has always included some basic tools and allen wrenches with their kits and I would assume the same will be true here. However investing in a good set of wrenches will serve you well for years and years.

[@horizonhobby]

You would have to contact the painters themselves and as to have a replica made. It is not something we offer.

[@horizonhobby]

@xxgg Last video was uploaded about 10-days ago and there were a number of videos uploaded around that same time.

[@JeffJackson86]

Great job on the video Gary, i tried watching the RCcar action one and got bored. You provided great info, the quality of the video is top notch!

[@horizonhobby]

@Skydive4ever I used the same settings I always do, should be the same. Now studio videos will look better than the live New & Hot videos since those first get processed through UStream from the live feed we do.

[@horizonhobby]

@airsoftguys All the running gear is sold separately.

[@Skydive4ever]

Wow, is it just me or is the video quality much better :-O Keep up the great work guys :-)

[@horizonhobby]

Check out the Spektrum DX3C. Very good radio for the money, SPM3300

[@horizonhobby]

@bigrhetty It's going to be a bit before I get one of these I can run. Probably January-February at-least.

[@Sleepy.Time.]

And they made it a kit and not a roller racer....i love you Losi. :)

[@horizonhobby]

@puffmonster689 There's 2 versions of the 22 now, where there was only one when I did this preview. The TLR version is a kit where the Losi version is the RTR.

[@horizonhobby]

There's not a "Mid-Motor Conversion Kit" if that's what you're looking for, sorry.

[@RockItRC]

WOW we've been blogging about this. Finally! I might be picking one of these up when it's out! What a beauty.

[@venustas99]

Just got mine yesterday and I'm still on the final stages of wiring the electronics. It's a slow process for me, because I don't have a garage to work in (soldering makes a bad smell). However, this buggy looks stronger than the slash I owned, The slash had some sturdy plastic, but this thing feels really solid and has 0 slop in the parts. Everything fits perfectly in place. All that's left to do now is to paint the thing so I'm not driving with a clear body like everyone else at my track lol.

[@Hewey19]

Looks like a great car! Nice job Losi.

[@horizonhobby]

Kick Shims: 20 & 25-degree Caster Block: 0, 3, 5, 10-degree

[@horizonhobby]

LOSB0122 is the P/N and it is currently $399.99.

[@horizonhobby]

Yes it does!

[@horizonhobby]

On the 22T I am 99% sure you'd still need a shorty or saddle pack.

[@claytonplummer9509]

It's nuts how different and similar today's (2017) buggies are. Even just looking at the 22 3.0 versus this 1.0 is wild.

[@horizonhobby]

No, the offset and hexes are different.

[@JVGmidi]

this might be the best rc car from losi ever.

[@horizonhobby]

@PWB87 Correct

[@horizonhobby]

@MannyFresh1x I have yet to break a part on the 22 as of yet myself. And for is it fast Dustin Evans has won the Spektrum Race, Reedy Race, ROAR Championships and more with it since it debuted last December. Yes, it's fast :)

[@horizonhobby]

@BATaCTiCz This is a Kit-Only

[@ratliffracin99]

okay I remember reading that in my esc guide thanks

[@DocWolph]

That might be the FIRST Losi car I will ever buy.

[@horizonhobby]

@marioman5132 It will be, yes.

[@jackienwoody]

Wow!! C'mon Associated get your act together. I've raced the B4, B44 and SC10, this 2wd looks darn impressive!

[@horizonhobby]

@TEAMBLACKCOUNTRY Where we going :)

[@S2KGAY]

Looks ace, can't wait to get one ordered... Not sure how the MMP speedo will fit in though! It looks a bit of an afterthought stuck on the front of the rear bulkhead. Will still get one though!

[@horizonhobby]

@Cptv90 First quarter of this year

[@joeyrule111]

that was very intresting! thank you!

[@FreakBag22]

This looks like a good car. I am test driving my friends today so we will see

[@biped19]

It is about time the imperial system is ditched for the metric. Kudos to Losi. What's taking you so long Associated?

[@juanlozada2227]

what i realy want to see is a losi jrx2 vs 22tlr on the same motor esc battery and radio to see how far the new losi performance is sence the first losi came out

[@Einhander49]

Holy crap. I can't believe how much r/c cars have changed in the past 13 years. I've been out of the loop for over 10 years and still have my GTX, lol. Are these motors brush-less, and exactly how much maintenance do they require during race day?

[@horizonhobby]

The Spektrum S6040

[@biped19]

Superb. As soon as my wallet recharges I'm procuring one. Metric, finally! Welcome to the 21st century, it took long enough.

[@xxgg]

wow, seems to be looong time since new video was uploaded.

[@skaterock1234]

might switch this for my kyosho rb5

[@joshbritcher1404]

hi, i was wondering how or where i could get a body like the ones on those cars. I LOVE the TLR schemes used for drivers like Drake. Any suggestions?

[@Qickan]

Det ser redigt go ut.. Får se om det blir en sån..

[@tedbacks6365]

Does the mid motor need to use a shorty pack? it looks like the motor takes up some space on the chassis.

[@Pinderr]

is it dustin evans shell in he vid? it looks so good!

[@Joshua_list]

Are the shocks like the 8ight 2.0 shocks? Do they use the foam inside of the bladder?

[@JB3Duk]

When it says 2 sets of wheels is that 4 fronts and 4 rears meaning 2 complete sets of tyres?

[@rc4life44]

ya i have the same question as facs 96 do you need to but the electronics or do they come with the car and do you need to but new tires?

[@fattychan1234]

hey iam thinking about getting this and tossing up to get the kit or the RTR. does the RTR still have the extra parts for mid motor plz reply thanks.

[@rasyad12345]

Whats the difference for the different angles of the carrier,toe plate kick angle shim and caster block???

[@lacrosseftw100]

Do you need to buy metric tools to build it or like AE does it come with some tools

[@rasyad12345]

How about toe plates,carried and caster block??? What is anti squat???

[@horizonhobby]

Nothing, they just give you a 2nd set is all.

[@Pinderr]

i might be buying this car used and wanted to know if i could buy a set of parts that make the car mid motor without having to buy them all seperatly?

[@Joshua_list]

@grasspubes32 I still want to build my car, but you have to think about the people that are not technically inclined.

[@TheRcworld101]

where can i get the same batteri and motor for the 22?

[@XzreflexX42]

What is a good receiver and transmitter for around 150 bucks? all i have now is the traxxas one that comes with the rustler

[@facs96]

Does every thing come in the box or do i need to buy a radio, esc, serveros, etc...?

[@TheZoidberg1119]

all ive used in the past is rtr would this make a good first kit purchase?

[@XzreflexX42]

thanks, will my junky traxxas one work untill i have enough money to get a new one?

[@ratliffracin99]

I hear "brakes" alot and I have the xxx CR and i don't get "brakes" only reverse is this the same or is 'brakesonly used in nitro

[@puffmonster689]

On losi.com it said that this was ready to run. Is that true or does the building part apy to oredering it from horizon hobbies. Answer.

[@TheRcworld101]

would a traxxas velenion 3500 work well?

[@plethora221]

when can we see it in action??? :)

[@angusthomson740]

should i get this or a ftx vantage brushless

[@horizonhobby]

It is a replica of his body

[@marioman5132]

is this available in the uk?

[@paulhusbands4438]

Can u put the rears on the front

[@MannyFresh1x]

Also is it better than the rc10b4.1

[@PWB87]

So, the kit comes with no tires?

[@rasyad12345]

How will that affect the car???

[@MannyFresh1x]

can some one please answer this question is it durable and is it fast

[@danielll342]

itsnt all standard hardware not metric?

[@rasyad12345]

How much does the rtr cost

[@raycortinas1]

im looking for a good drift rc car any ideas?

[@T4nm4y]

Its not RTR right? I WANT AN RC SOOO BADLY! MY DAD ONT BUY ME ONE! How much is this?

[@tedbacks6365]

There are better things out there, but you can give it a try :)

[@idrummerboy13]

xxx cr2 haha can you do more traxxas cars please.thanks

[@HenrIBornO]

What type of electric buggies do they Have in Heaven? Which ones do grey Aliens have?? lol! A 100 Trophy

[@horizonhobby]

Check out the following video on our channel, it will help explain a lot. It's called: Understanding Roll Center Adjustments on the TLR 22 Buggy and TLR22T Truck

[@Mmafanufc12]

I drove my friends the other day, it was ok but it's not Kyosho quality!

[@rickyHIPE]

jrx2

[@idrummerboy13]

@MyPuppers B4.1=]

[@MyPuppers]

id rather an rc 10 b4 they dont mess aroound.