Losi Rock Rey 1/10th Rock Racer RTR - Unboxing and Compare

[@simoncycling6685]

had my yeti 2years now totally upgraded with SSD axle and 2 speed gear box . original motor ESC no problems .it's great to see other manufacturers making rock racers .alot of parts will be compatible .so It all depends on weather your losi fan or axial fan .

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yes, it's very nice to see a new Indy class truck

[@joebarta1245]

I like how you said the Yeti's only "slightly modified". Great Video Rich!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yes, slightly! lol

[@garszy]

Great choice of colours Rich. The Richmond Tigers my AFL team. It looks great and some nice specs. But I'm finding that the Crawler scene (which I am a newbie) it's hard to get a kit. Most of the companies are selling RTR, or at least the large majority of their range is RTR. The kits seem to be old stock and discontinued etc. As you know I like to build, and I'm to inexperienced to go full on making my own chassis, suspension combo etc. yet Not sure if it's just what I'm seeing here in the land down under or the ploy is to sell RTRs, then you spend hopping them up, or they have just decided that even in kit form so many people hop up the kits. Thanks for another great unboxing Regards Garszy.

[@matk4731]

Garszy good onya mate Richmond AFL LOL😂

[@BlackBirdFPV]

can't wait to see your runing video, this car is the only one that give me the envy to go back on rc car :)

[@TheRCNetwork]

It will be coming soon! Stay tuned!

[@azurearcade342]

I will be saving for this vehicle. I usually do nitro and only have a 1/16th scale electric 4wd truck so this would be totally cool to add to my collection.

[@TheRCNetwork]

This is a must get RC for 2017

[@TomBikonkav]

Nice comparison between the two vehicles 👍

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Tom...I knew people would want to see that

[@ashirwadanand2333]

amazing video rich. honestly didnt expect this vehicle.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Me either....thanks for watching!

[@victorcurtis6400]

You had me at Spyderco!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Nice! Been a knife collector for years...now I'm on to ZT, MBK and ProTech

[@matk4731]

Nice review hope to see some running vids & thoughts. I really like this platform I'm hoping to get the Baja Ray soon Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Mat for watching

[@bradandmarksrcgarage4940]

great unboxing Rich, looks really nice

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks BaMRCG

[@pablohernandez9240]

awesome bro that truck is CLEAN

[@casparjenk1494]

you should make a compare video with axial yeti like specs value and stuff

[@SHAYEN-cd5qw]

Nice I really like the yellow and black colour combo

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, it's growing on me..

[@pablohernandez9240]

cool bro this is the crawler im looking to get soon so this help out alot hopefully sooner than later

[@Zai-A]

Good info. Nice picture. Great video as usual!! A little correction though, the chassis is 3.5. This draws my question, I'm kinda swaying between the Rock Rey and Losi Ten SCBE. They seem more or less the same except for the capacity of motor and few other things. Which do you think I must go for? Noting that I have the Desert Buggy DBXL and the MTXL Monster Truck. Thanks

[@TheRCNetwork]

Good catch on the chassis thickness. The Rock Rey has a bit more following with the U4RC racing segment and will have more aftermarket support down the line. The "Ten" line of vehicles is more closely designed after a 1/8th scale buggy with three geared (fluid filled if you change from the stock grease) differentials. The Rock Rey will be more scale and have that unique IFS and rear solid axle. The Ten will drive a bit better with a full independent suspension

[@pablohernandez9240]

this truck has everything you want in a rock crawler. how do u feel on replacement parts. and love the drop scene its one of the most important part on a rig how it dose when it falls. love it bro!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Pablo! Replacement parts are already there....aftermarket are coming, and quick

[@HelloImAWESOME7]

very good video and awesome video/sound quality

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Sepukku616]

Not sure about the battery connection being mounted like that. Who uses EC3 plugs these days...lol. Great vid Rich, thumbs up!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Mike....Its not my choice these days

[@mitemluh]

i really hope you upgrade the heck out of this thing like you did with your yetis

[@TheRCNetwork]

I'm still on the fence on the "next step" with the Rock Rey...it's pretty nice though

[@NorthernLightRC]

That's a nice rig! Can't wait to see what you think about it after driving it. Wonder if the shocks, servo and drive shafts holds up, or if they need to be upgraded.

[@TheRCNetwork]

We will see...stay tuned!

[@szabiesz5908]

great video, looking forward for your review about it! my main concernes are wheels size because its bigger than the "usual" rockracer wheel the unique aftermarket body tweek aftetmarket possybilitys and the problemetic maintanance of the complicated body layout...

[@TheRCNetwork]

Not really....These tires are 6"....the new Hyrax's are 5.75" As far as body....panels are becoming available like from CarterFab Machine and others.....I' sure Losi will have a clear available soon. Not sure on the maint yet

[@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting]

Is there any particular reason why the rear tires are on backward on the Yeti? Another awesome video, will have to check into which one I will end up getting.

[@TheRCNetwork]

I slapped them on really quick....no reason. Thanks for watching

[@cajunbuc6712]

I have the Monster Energy edition. Just unboxed it.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Nice! I don't believe they made those available to the public

[@humblerc841]

looks cool, i'm interested to hear your opinion of it's ability and durability.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Humble!

[@jamesparmelee4137]

Disappointing you didn't do the Baja Rey. I was really hoping to see a reviewing it.

[@TheRCNetwork]

For the class of race I want to run...there's no trophy truck class....but there is an Indy class for the Rock Rey

[@jamesparmelee4137]

That makes sense. Keep up the good work. Maybe a trail finder 2 review?

[@clashingking3378]

I think I might just get one looks cool

[@TheRCNetwork]

The review will be out tomorrow morning at 7am PST

[@backwatermcfly7930]

After some jumps I notice my rock rey struggling to go. It can spin tires but I can hold the tires to make it stop. I can hold the front tires and rear wheels spin but if I hold the rear it. I checked axle points to make sure puns didn’t come loose and those seem okay. I don’t believe they have a slipper clutch and the gears in the transmission look okay no teeth missing. Any help would be appreciated wish I could contact you better for a q and a on this project

[@TheRCNetwork]

Not sure on that one. The Rock Rey has a fixed transmission and a center diff, so no slipper clutch. You're going to have to start trouble shooting starting from the front to the back

[@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting]

Do you know if anyone offers any alloy aftermarket parts for this beast? It wouldn't be too hard to make adjustable links for the front, and rear of this beast. Would make it easier to tune the suspension on it. Are those glued tires and wheels, or are they bead lock? A faster, and easier way to measure the track width is to measure from the inside of the left tire to the outside of the right tire, and the wheelbase is to measure from the front of the rear tire to the front of the front tire on either side. That way you don't have to try and measure from the center of the axle to get the wheelbase measurement. :) Another great video, and I'm going to pick one up next month.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yes, Losi offers several option parts to start. Vanquish and others are quickly adding items almost daily. Tires are glued to plastic wheels. For U4RC rules, track width is exactly that....from end of tire to end of tire and it cannot exceed 13" Wheel base is from axle to axle, and cannot exceed 15" Just sayin, RB

[@FadedWulf]

i was waiting for this vid☺

[@TheRCNetwork]

And there you have it! lol

[@azurearcade342]

any recommendations on a decent battery/charger for this thing? I'm not sure what brand of lipo would be best.

[@TheRCNetwork]

For decent speeds....a 3s pack will do well. I have a recommended battery pack in the video description that has the correct connector

[@azurearcade342]

The RCNetwork ok thank you. I'll check into it!

[@roynelson7613]

that is super cool rich I like both of them man

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Roy!

[@roynelson7613]

Welcome rich

[@acesonthego2287]

That an awesome RC

[@TheRCNetwork]

It looks to be a great platform

[@Switching-Cars]

Wow awsome review

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Mopar Guy!

[@kidstropical432]

awesome truck

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks RCWM!

[@johnnydavis8489]

Hello Rich ! I was wondering in kit form just standard box equipment would you recommend the axial yeti or the axial score trophy truck ? Just for some backyard bashing. Is one faster than the other right outta the box with same electronics? I'm torn between the two.

[@snarl3027]

Johnny Davis I just bought an axial yeti 1/10 less then a month ago. The esc had thermal shutdown issues out of the box and died on me last Friday. In hindsight I would definitely go with the losi. Wish I did

[@TheRCNetwork]

If you just want to through battery in, the Losi is the ticket. The electronics are solid....In fact the race I was just at was won by a guy running a stock Yeti with Rock Rey electronics! lol

[@garszy]

It's a bit of a Axial Bomber RR clone but how different can a Rock Racer be? It really based around the same platform. I'm no fan boy, if Losi make a better rig than another brand then I'll go Losi. I rely on people like Rich to help me make an informed decision and choose what best suits my needs. In saying that I only own one Losi, the 1/14th scale Mini 8ight T. I'm not in to club racing so I have no idea as to what is popular, so my ability to comment on the "copying" of what other brands have already released and if or are they innovative or just chasing their competitors is zero. But sometimes being the first to release an idea isn't always the best. Team Associated rereleased a V2 diff kit for their 1/8 RC8E4.3 (I hope I got that right🤔) to their credit they were proactive on fixing an issue. But @ $ 100 extra. It's a beautiful kit even pre diff V2, sometimes holding back, can be beneficial for design flaws, what sells or is popular etc. Correct me if I'm wrong but Horizon Hobby would be considered more of an aircraft brand. Actually I lied I have the Vaterra K5 Ascender kit, waiting to be built. I tried to get the SCX 10 2 but sold out worldwide. "Apparently" someone has lost some of their moulding equipment during a factory move, so even an ETA, is unknown. I guess what I'm really saying is that at the end of the day if they build good kits, then it maybe worth the wait?

[@TheRCNetwork]

No, more of an Axial Yeti with the IFS in the front. The Bomber is solid axle f/r.

[@backwatermcfly7930]

I want to turn my rock rey to a desert racer, do you know what desert racer tires would fit? I’m good with take off I can get second hand off of a ready to run. It’s just for ripping around the house anyway. I need the help I’m new to the rc world!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Take a look at the Baja Rey wheels/tires....but double check that they will fit. I know that the Rock Rey has slightly different knuckles vs the BR

[@toysoldier46552]

Nice rig, but they should call it ARTR since you need to supply charger and battery, all of my RTR have those included.

[@TheRCNetwork]

All RTR's should be ARTR....being that they usually include a nimh battery and a wall charger! lol I'm fine with how it's labeled.....batteries and chargers are common place these days in RC

[@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting]

It is out of stock at Losi until June.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yep, typical for RC. They had an initial order to see how it would do. Not the wait for the second supply

[@silvervette0846]

How does this compare to Losi's Baja Rey? It looks pretty similar, just smaller tires... Did you ever review the Baja Rey?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Never did the Baja Rey....yes smaller Tires on the Baja...but several other items as well.....knuckles, shock tower, rear diff housing, etc

[@LtZerge]

They're the same basic chassis, but the RR has larger tires, a lower KV/higher torque motor, different suspension geometry up front, and of course the new cage/body

[@jocke1341]

Run review? Can decide this or yeti got a bomber but its slow

[@TheRCNetwork]

Very soon....Rained in Socal the last two days.....

[@bajamike3803]

Won't the battery connector start to come out after impacts? I mean once it used a few times with will loosen up and become even easier to undo.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Alien Bounce on my first run of this vehicle (2 packs for almost an hour) I only had one incident where the plug came undone. Not really an issue

[@Roadhouse1997]

if it does start to happen then just get a metal pic and expand the barrels on the female side

[@enjoin2f]

I love mine. But tonight forward and reverse wont work? Anybody?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Braden Deich could be many things....starting with below Lipo cutoff on your battery, esc or motor has thermally shut down, loose ESC/motor wire, loose receiver wire on channel 2, etc. you’ll have to dive in and see what’s up

[@flashhobbies]

pretty cool

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Flash Hobbies!

[@redneckwithahippiebeard8624]

what size wheel hubs

[@noeysfastrc3291]

Wow very interesting having a rocker racer a little bigger than the axial yeti.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah....it's pretty nice so far

[@offroadzone6972]

Hello sir, what size motor and have you it enough space to use sensored motor ?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yes, 550 sized sensored, no problem

[@offroadzone6972]

The RCNetwork ...cool, THANKS !

[@wilhelm8790]

without these stupid liscense-thing, this car would a lot more cheaper. 450 for all plastic, no way . . .

[@TheRCNetwork]

It's not as much as you think. Tires, if you compare PL BFG Krawlers to let's say Hyrax (unlicensed), there's a $4 price increase per set of licensed. Body wise, if there's Jeep license, its likely $25-30 difference. The Rock Rey has tires and wheels....Which is likely less than $10 increase, if that. Most enthusiasts crave the scale realism, and branding helps.

[@astronomysandwich375]

why would they give you a waterproof servo if nothing else is waterproof?

[@aopt471]

They don't, it is fully waterproof...

[@astronomysandwich375]

chris tobal the reciever is wide open right behind the esc

[@tjborge]

Colt Sewell if the receiver is designed to be waterproof itself it doesn't have to be in a waterproof box to house it. The Losi website says it is a waterproof Spektrum receiver.

[@TheRCNetwork]

I went over this in the video and pointed out the photo of it going through water...

[@rooseveltrainesjr1536]

U guys have to look at the drive train. U can clearly see its weak. Good looking truck. If i cant put a bigger motor an esc. I want buy it. Lots of plastic here. U will have to upgrade to storonger. Drive shafts. Soon u start driveing or jumping u will break something.

[@TheRCNetwork]

With any RC, the drivetrain is intended for the stock electronics....when ever you start upgrading electronics, your first upgrade should be the driveline

[@twinturbotony93]

Do you know if they make adapters for the battery connectors so it's still mounted like factory? I don't use ec3 connectors

[@chevyrc3623]

twinturbotony93 i know they do but i dont know about ec3 to what connector you use i will try to see if i can find one for you and give you the vin number

[@chevyrc3623]

twinturbotony93 so what connectors do you use

[@twinturbotony93]

Chevy RC I usually use Traxxas or deans. I've been switching some of my batteries to 6.5mm bullets.

[@chevyrc3623]

twinturbotony93 6.5mm bullets man thats big i never herd them that big maybe its differnent to mine i use direct connects

[@twinturbotony93]

Chevy RC They're the castle 6.5mm bullets that come in 3 pairs. I run mostly 1/8 with high c rate batteries so I want max amperage. I have a couple smaller batteries I can use in a 1/10

[@casparjenk1494]

is this better than the axial yeti

[@TheRCNetwork]

We will see.....it seems do be doing well being raced

[@Isai_Calderon]

What do you guys recommend between this and the yet?

[@jareddegler1780]

Isai Calderon I just got done with the yeti kit and love it. this looks odd and over priced.

[@Isai_Calderon]

jared degler 👍🏻 sounds great, gonna get myself a yeti score trophy truck😎😎😎

[@TheRCNetwork]

This is the exact same price as the Yeti RTR....

[@TheRCNetwork]

Not sure I can recommend any thing yet....still need to get some driving under my belt on this one

[@cisco150]

I'm starting to get into the rock racing stuff coming from 1/8 scale nitro racing and wanted to do u4rc racing and some trail riding as some rock climbing. im looking at the Bomber, the yeti and the losi rock ray what would be the best set up for my needs. Thanks again

[@casparjenk1494]

is it brushed or brushless

[@andy820305]

brushless

[@Spoogitywoogums]

I'll avoid it because my yeti has been to hell and back, and the last losi I owned snapped 6 kickplates with gentle driving. I don't care how tough they say it is.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeti's are tough...with upgrades. Not sure which Losi you had that snapped kickplates....but this one looks stout

[@Spoogitywoogums]

The RCNetwork it was a XXX-SCT. i was stoked until it snapped kickplates on everything

[@rileykaehn3392]

Am i an idiot or is this just wltoys 12428?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Riley Kaehn the first option. You’re not even close, buddy

[@rileykaehn3392]

@@TheRCNetwork yea ik, just joking, they kinda look similar except this ones absolute claps

[@trevor.o6047]

Its called rtr for a reason why do you need your own battery

[@TheRCNetwork]

mayo gaming many premium RTR’s require batteries - mostly because of the shipping bans on Lithium Polymer batteries.

[@snarl3027]

Just bought an Axial Yeti 1/10 less than a month ago. Absolutely wish I went with the Losi instead. Esc fried already and the quality of the axial is no where near the losi. Be it the control arms, bump stops, link braces, and all of the additional features the losi comes with. Lets put it this way...axial yeti 1/10 for sale.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Nice! Yeah, this Losi is a great truck....

[@smitheshn6637]

Cool....

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks SN!

[@Ev0ltion]

Hi, Can you do me a little favor and measure the battery tray? Im curious if i can fit 4s for a custom build im planning.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Take a look at the Dynamite 5000mah 3s Lipo - the HD version. That’s the largest sized battery you can fit....you’ll need to find a smaller 3300mah or so 4s pack then.

[@Ev0ltion]

@@TheRCNetwork Do you think i could enlarge batery dor to fit 10mm higher battery? Since enlarging inside tray should not be problem ;]

[@chennyagulto3533]

he litterlary dropped the losi

[@Nickysix6]

looks a lot like a yeti

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeti is a brand...like kleenex. The Losi Rock Rey is simply in the same class as the Yeti

[@Nickysix6]

The RCNetwork lol yea I know. the chassis is pretty much identical. which do you like better the yeti or the rock rey

[@TheRCNetwork]

ULTiMATE TRAXXAS MAN right bout of the box, the Rock rey is better appointed....but hard to judge right now....need to get more driving

[@Nickysix6]

The RCNetwork thanks rich

[@hirthirthirt1693]

Please man...we got 2020, get rid of that useless inch-system....its just crazily stupid

[@uriel1286]

It looks so childish with the plastic people in the truck

[@KevinRCMan]

**cough** Yeti **cough**

[@rc3140]

Typical Losi too just copy Axial. There is not one single losi running in any class at the three RC tracks I race at. It's a big joke if someone shows up with something losi. Losi=Last!!

[@humblerc841]

6.5 Creedy ikr? the 8ight 4.0 is a complete dog.

[@humblerc841]

Luis Madrigal i know man, i was just being a sarcastic jerk.

Agree this is a pure copypasta!

[@humblerc841]

Jeff O well, i think it's more an effort to take a bite of the same apple. if the added competition forces axial to improve their product is that really a bad thing? anyway this is a perfect time for losi to push their products since axial's production is shut down at the moment. i'm really interested to say what rich's opinion of it is after running. i've heard there have been issues with the pinion bearings failing because they are undersized. i've also heard the repair is a pain because of the way the drive shaft grub screws are threadlocked.

[@humblerc841]

Jeff O they are changing parts suppliers. that's why the scx10 II kits are rare as hen's teeth.

[@RCTeamAustria]

very cool

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Team Austria!