Mini No Prep RC Drag Car! Is it Fast?

[@rcdriver]

You can find the Losi Chevy Chevelle Mini No Prep radio control drag car here bit.ly/3CNBbQX Although it was cold for our testing, we had fun! What other bodies would you like to see become available for this platform? PRODUCT FEATURED Losi 1970 Chevelle 2WD Mini No Prep Drag Car RTR Dist. By: Horizon Hobby Type: 1/16 Ready To Run Drag Car Price: $229.99 You’ll need: Nothing Buy: bit.ly/3CNBbQX Visit: bit.ly/3XxkPUL GET RC STUFF SHOP AT HORIZON HOBBY: bit.ly/3NBDF7y SHOP AT A-MAIN: snp.link/dafbfff4 RC DRIVER SHIRTS & MERCH: teespring.com/stores/rc-driver-swag-store RC GEAR WE USE: www.amazon.com/shop/rcdriver_online Don’t Miss A Thing! Follow Us: Subscribe: bit.ly/SubToRCD *Notice: Some of our articles, videos and descriptions may contain affiliate links or coupon codes, which means that if you click on or use one of the product links/ codes, we may receive a small commission. This helps support the website and social media channels and allows us to continue to produce content.

[@ReadySetRC]

Great review! Losi knocked out of the park with these little guys. Did not know there was so many changes to the Mini T/B to make this happen. Great job Losi 👍

[@ThunderCaZ]

Kids need stuff like this in their hands instead of smartphones. Excellent curb from. Last year’s models. I grew up drag racing and working in my dads auto shop. I’m now in my mid 40’s and just recently the last month have jumped back into RC’s and I am really floored with RC car advancements in the last 30 years. I’ve been eyeballing drag cars for the last 2 weeks and I imagined all the adjustments that could be done on the Camaro I ordered an then literally overnight BooM these models come out with many of my thoughts on battery weight distribution and what not. Don’t even get me going on the awesome chassis learning tools the rc trucks provide. Kids need to be doing more hands on constructive learning with things like this. Awesome

[@johnlong5899]

Awesome!!! I gotta get one. For this platform, Losi absolutely has to do a retro of the Monogram S'cool Bus drag truck kit. When I was in grade school, every kid on the block built one. This was back in the late 1960's.

[@PC_TV_73]

I just bought one. They are on sale for $60 off and I like it so much. I may get the other color. Right now I have black and I kind of flipped it and scratched the top so I was thinking of either buying another body or buying another whole car considering it’s only $169 now with the sale. And I know some people are complaining about little things, but I think the review was great. It’s for the average person like me matter fact I’m gonna start doing not reviews but something like look at’s I don’t want to call them reviews because I don’t want to get boxed in. I’m just gonna tell you what I like about it if it’s cool for the average person if somebody’s a specialist and wants the car taken apart, I probably will not be the video for them. I’m for the average person who just wants to spend a few bucks to the hobby and have fun. They don’t care about the schematics carried over from etc. And I’ve only been in the hobby a little over two months and bought 55 cars so I know a little bit about cars lol but nowhere near like you but I’m learning.

[@NBC_NCO]

I really like the fact it looks scale realistic unlike slapping a drag car body on a off-road platform.

[@pauliether.c.guy.3349]

You did an awesome video. I really love this car Chevelle setup.. I àm more into flying helicopters but I like to keep it on the ground once in a while so this would be perfect for me. I love how Losi pays close attention to detail with all the tiny things on thé Chevelle like the light buckets with actual LEDS, racing stripes, chrome trim around the door and windows and other parts to the car. The side balancers gives an added measure of security. The wheelie bar is a nice touch as well.

[@mikeymike3240]

They are definitely über cool right out of the box, amazing.😊

[@jordanmohn1159]

Love the effort you put into everything you do on KZbin and I recognize that isn't an easy thing to make happen. Cool to see you out there with your brother. Heartwarming in fact! There are many of us who are grateful for your reviews. Thanks so much!

[@rcdriver]

I appreciate it! This was a challenging review to get done with winter swinging into full effect. My brother is pretty awesome, always there to help out. He’s not into RC like me, but he ran over when I showed him what we were driving.

[@ruftime]

Sweet! The weather is always great here in SoCal, but it does get dark at night! ….So perfect for our weekly school gym rc nights😎

[@Slaters_RC]

I had a 1:10 drag car and it was just to big to run anywhere around me. These look like they will fit perfectly in the places I have here to run. Might have to grab me a couple of them.

[@rcdriver]

I have the same issue. Very few spots to run a 10th. But I can run this in front of my house.

[@henrywood5462]

That looks so fun! I might get a wheelie bar, slicks, and a brushless motor in my mini T 😁

[@allyoucando8486]

The cut out voltage is because trigger the lunch hard, that happen to drones, don't be afraid is nothing bad, that tell you the mini drag need bigger battery because of the amp need to discharge, Know I want that mini drag, and is possible the size is similar to 1/10 touring body

[@nickkoepplinger9204]

I can't wait for them to be available they look awesome. I can't wait to see what it will do with castle's new sensored 10 series mini motors then we just need proline to make a belted tire. I just love this hobby

[@ironoreiron]

I ❤ ur vdz bro

[@paulpadilla5288]

Those are pretty cool.....may have to pick one up......I know I'm going to pick one up.....the Blue one.....lol

[@frankiep2314]

I like that i might have to look into getting one of them awesome video And thanks for the update and stay safe and keep on rcing ✌️

[@Truth_Spoken]

Nice review. I think a scale 1/8 mile (36.6’) would actually be better to run them on.

[@islandrc-duke1972]

awesome rc and great information,awesome run

[@ConditionZero76]

Great review as always ,I'd say it's a cute little car but I can't see it taking off beyond that,10th scale drag is where it's at, still very cool tho ....💯🤟🏼

[@sTuPiDiScOoL_]

These look good man definitely a change from the mini t 2.0 might be best just buy one and keep mini t aswell 😂😂😂

[@chrisfine8146]

The 10th scale body is coming out too.

[@jimcurt99]

Really want one of these... soon I hope (I'm a Traxxas fan boy- want to try out something different)

[@blackhawk2302]

That's really cool that they went with the old school Cragar SS wheels.

[@Kona.Garrett]

The rear suspension arm on mine broke 3 days after I got I but I was also using it as more of a street car so it definitely isint the most durable thing

[@Paul0088]

Those look pretty sweet, have to see if can get one in the UK ❤

[@seanwilson9117]

Waiting for the mini drag slash (Latrax Prerunner I guess?)

[@matthvids]

Very cool

[@jackalo626]

I have a few rc's but want the best budget 12-16th scale 4wd basher that is reliable/durable first and then available parts if it breaks as I understand everything mechanical can break. So fire away your suggestions for fun 2-3s 12-16th scale 4wd bashers that does at least 30mph and is on a budget. You never know what you are missing out on that someone else knows about.

[@44punisherable]

Funny fact, I used to know someone who very into nhra but he actually drives a street sweeper for a living and can't take a joke

[@FarmerFpv]

Looks juicy!

[@robgoffroad]

Hmmm... a bowling alley is 60' long so that'd probably work. Now, do we start at the pin-end or the other end? :)

[@keithhunnius6480]

Whoa! You just blew my mind because I was thinking someone needs to make a 1/24th drag car but where can you run them? You nailed it. 1/24th crawlers are hot right now and I bet every 1/24 crawler owner would love to have a little drag car on a trailer :-)

[@ScottP89]

Awesome!

[@Jack-wc3ob]

Wish that they released this in kit form

[@andrewyork8513]

Definitely considering buying one. Our shop has them with the same motor as the mini T/B. Does that plate allow for multiple sized motors?

[@PhilBender612]

Yeah no doubt these things look awesome but we need some belted tires for them.

[@danielbaugher1798]

the better come out with a 71 conversion kit

[@bigbadbronx72]

Question is, will this body fit within the Mini E Revo's wheels?

[@CoachD386]

Nice 👍🏾💯

[@fonzy.3572]

What’s the hex size???

[@mojojoji5493]

Why does it come with a bind plug

[@senorpinchegringo7623]

He probably won't be able to answer that question, because Losi's Product Manager didn't give him the details about it. He doesn't do his own research.

[@twinturbotony93]

Radios occasionally lose their bind. I've had a couple do that to me.

[@mojojoji5493]

@@senorpinchegringo7623 well u sound grumpy lol

[@Stealthfoams]

Imagine castle swapping one with a 7700 kv motor, u should do a vid on that

[@senorpinchegringo7623]

He'll only do that if Castle sends him a motor and esc gratis, so you'll probably have to look elsewhere for that video.

[@roguetorino]

are the rear arms and dogbones narrowed as well?

[@senorpinchegringo7623]

Yes, AMain hobbies has a parts diagram on their site. The Chevelle shares very little with the B & T.

[@TobysRCs]

Is the motor a 540?

[@carloshnunez]

Nice car but looks more like 1/14 scale 🔵🔵🔵👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂🔵🔵🔵

[@senorpinchegringo7623]

It's a 1/12 scale.

[@2FRESH-4U]

I’m going to go get one put a gyro and make it a drift car

[@shanerogers787]

What’s the difference in length between 1/10 1/16

[@harlyquin]

he usually doesn't say the dimensions on things, only describes the shapes and colors, but to me this 1/16 scale car looks the same size as a 1/10 scale touring car

[@senorpinchegringo7623]

​@@harlyquin He doesn't give dimensions because his handlers, in this case the Losi Product Manager don't provide him with those kinds of details and he does not have the ability to look into that or anything else on his own, he just reads the script given to him by whatever corporation he is shilling for. Just another youtuber shilling products for corporations with no regard for the end user. Everything he reviews is great and you'll love it, but in reality a lot of it is garbage. The Chevelle is actually a 1/12 scale and it shares very little with the B & T. Stop trusting youtubers, all of the product they review is free and if they give a bad review the flow of free product ends. KZbinr reviews should come with a disclaimer that what your watching is actually a paid advertisement.

[@vincentcruz8669]

How much do they go for

[@senorpinchegringo7623]

$229.99 and if it's anything like the rest of Losi's Mini lineup you will need to purchase 2mm shims and o-rings to get rid of the slop all of their mini's have. Losi would rather cut corners than manufacture a worthy product.

[@senorpinchegringo7623]

The Chevelle does not share a lot of parts with the B & T. Did you take a look at an exploded view or compare a parts list between the Chevelle & B/T? They share very little. You state that it uses the T front tower and B rear tower, but this does not appear to be correct, completely different part numbers. You mentioned the updated servo saver and that it was an improvement, but how about the rest of the car? Do the ball cups, a-arms, spindles, and hubs have better tolerances than the other Losi Mini's? That would be really nice to know before dropping $200+ on something that may need a bit of work and at $230 it shouldn't need to be disassembled to correct what Losi has yet to correct on the B, T, and JRX2. Every Losi Mini to date has been a slop fest out of the box and they need to be shimmed. The slop the Mini's have make them inconsistent and harder to drive and a car with tighter tolerances tracks better which is crucial with a drag car. Is the quality of the plastic better or do the towers and arms feel like they're made out of rubber like the other Losi Mini's. It would also have been nice if someone would be honest about the scale of the car and stop referring to it as 1/16th scale, it's a 1/12 scale, a 70 Chevelle has a wheelbase of 112 inches. I realize you KZbinrs get free product and don't want to stop the flow of free product, but how about an honest and thorough review for once.

[@rcdriver]

I spoke directly with the Losi Product Manager about this car and asked directly what parts were new and carried over. I relayed the information I was given in the video. What many experienced enthusiasts fail to realize is that every RC car is not made for them. Experienced RC hobbyists are the minority in the pyramid of RC sales. Ready to run RC cars are made for mass sales for the general buyer. If you decide to take it and race it on a higher level you as a hobbyist should know what’s involved to make it happen and know that starting with an RTR it will not be a high-end base. I review cars for the intended buy and for them its a suitable car that absolutely will deliver enjoyment. As for scale, it has always been a loosely based system, when it comes down to it since this is a stand alone car with no other competitors, it is what it is. This argument of “you get free cars” is so lame at this point. If you took the time to research who I was you’d learn that I’ve been professionally reviewing RC cars continuously longer than anyone else on the planet, nearly 30 years. I don’t have to say nice things to get anything at this point. Products are sent simply because I’ve professionally served the community for so long. Every review I post is honest, if it doesn’t meet your agenda, thats on you. As an experienced hobbyist you should know to take information from a feature video that suits your specific needs and move on.

[@senorpinchegringo7623]

@@rcdriver I know exactly who you are, I've been in and out of the Hobby for nearly 30 years. You admit that you did not do your own research and took Losi's word for it and of course they are going to hype their product and tell you what they want you to say, but it's your responsibility to do your own research so that you can properly inform the RC community, which as you admit you did not do. So I'm asking you now to take some time and look at the parts list and exploded view, so that you can see that Losi misled you. Your counter argument as to why you didn't mention the actual scale is pretty weak as well, especially since you've been in the hobby as long as you have, you know full well that there are people like me who care about scale and that there are hobbyists out there that care a great deal about scale. The argument of free cars is far from weak, would you spend your hard earned money to purchase cars to review? Would you spend $230 to purchase the Chevelle? You are doing a disservice to the community by not being completely honest with your review, you also failed to address my comments on Losi using substandard materials and manufacturing parts with horrible tolerances, which leads me to believe that the Chevelle is sloppy as can be. My only agenda is truth in advertising and wanting to see KZbinrs do an honest review for once, but like I said, none of you will do that, because you don't want to say anything bad that will upset the manufacturer which will cause the free product from flowing in. I suspect that if you had to pay for the product you review, your reviews would be much different. It's becoming harder and harder to trust KZbin reviews because they are disingenuous. When magazines were still in print they actually mentioned the deficiency of the product they reviewed, which is something that KZbinrs do not do. Show me a bad review of a product from one of you. I'm sure your a good guy and mean well, but do us a favor and start doing your own research, stop taking the manufacturers word for it, and dive deeper into the car, that is the only way you are going to change the minds of people like me, but from your reply I'm sure you could care less, because your getting paid and free product.

[@rcxventures]

I hit 37MPH out of the box 📦

[@boosieboo497]

Now we need a 1/6 scale drag car

[@alexmills7447]

When's the LC racing BHC-1 video coming?

[@rcdriver]

RC Driver Contributor Dean B is heading up that video. Should be soon.

[@alexmills7447]

@@rcdriver awesome

[@nickkoepplinger9204]

Just letting you know I was reading the description of the vehicle and you accidentally called it Brushed just want to bring it to your attention

[@rcdriver]

Doh, autofill had a 50/50 shot lol. Fixed. Thanks!

[@mrat455]

Gotta get a real tree

[@rcdriver]

Sure! Want to pay for one and send it to me? 🤷‍♂️

[@senorpinchegringo7623]

@@rcdriver How about you pay for something yourself. You think that because you've been doing this for as long as you have that you should get everything for free and that people owe you things? Pathetic. You should change the name of your channel to RCGrifter_Online or RCSchill_Online.

[@jondeak]

Cool cars but starting in 2023 I will no longer buy any RC’s that require Body Clips. It’s time for all companies to get innovative and make clip-less bodies.

[@rcdriver]

I hear ya, but on the other hand it can limit the ability to use aftermarket bodies. The nice thing here was that they thought ahead about making the car easy to mount other existing bodies too. I already have a Tamiya M-Series body on the way for it.

[@trevorthomas6043]

No speed running I guess

[@endosrc]

we need ryan harris back to review this car :(

[@rcdriver]

Um thanks. Only spent the last 4 days working on this review instead of spending it with my family…

[@voodootrucker]

@@rcdriver appreciate your hard work Greg 👍🏻

[@44punisherable]

Also anyone out there wanting a real job?