Performance Elevated! Losi TENACITY DB PRO 4x4 Buggy with Spektrum Smart Tech Review | RC Driver

We have put a lot of time into this review. This is a significant release from the Horizon Hobby camp as it takes a proven buggy, updates it and combines it with some exciting new tech. This is the Losi TENACITY DB PRO and for starters, it has been revamped with a bunch of option parts that takes the buggies performance to the next level. The Horizon team then put a powerful new electronics system together for the buggy. This ride features Spektrum’s new SMART Technology. The brushless system and receiver can transmit telemetry to the radio which can be viewed on the Spektrum Dashboard right on your phone. There is a lot of exciting stuff going on here and we have worked tirelessly to create this video that shows you all the details on the DB PRO. Plus you get to see us thrashing on the buggy as well. Have you been thinking about the DB PRO with Fox Racing or Lucas Oil Graphics for your RC collection? Then this is a video you can’t miss!
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[@mitymike]

Wow Losi really pulled their head out of their ass on this one. other than the tires ripping lol. this is an awesome car at a fair price 👍👍

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

I had my eye on this and am seriously considering getting one! These guys make great rc's! Thanks for the video mate 👌🦘🇦🇺

[@RCRoads]

As always you do such an amazing job covering RC's in detail. You really know your stuff and bring lots of value to the hobby. 👍

[@PressRandom]

I’ve been looking at this car for a little while now, thanks for posting this review!!

[@rcdriver]

Press Random Thanks for watching. Hope the video helped.

[@glenntumbleston8735]

I just bought my 11 year old this same buggy for Christmas… I’m definitely looking forward to seeing how it does glad you keep seeing good reviews on it

[@jasonbudd2950Jag]

Very Comprehensive review 👌 TY for sharing

[@cows1990]

Great review on this. i'm not a buggy rc guy but this looks cool. Nice driving to.The tech I'm blown away on how fat rc has come with that. I'm back in rc from being away for 15 years. I got the xmaxx 8cell.

[@stevemoon2136]

Nice to see a new Losi with plenty of nice aluminium & high quality electrics.

[@Stickies72]

This buggy really intrigues me, it is kind of like a basher/racer combo. Brings a bit of racing background to a fun looking rig. Great Review!!!

[@rcdriver]

Rich Homan Yup, it’s tough and has race like handling. I was impressed how it handled well on both rough and smooth surfaces without any set-up tweaks.

[@gallejugon3350]

Thank you so much for make this model review .

[@timothyjsullivan]

on second video since I turned on KZbin yours were both. so I'm subscribing.. have a great day. keep it up 😎

[@rcchronicles25]

Stunning little machine! Love it. Great review 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@expediterfromgeorgia7981]

Ordering mine Friday. Can’t wait till it gets here

[@MatrixRC]

Just picked this up. Can't wait til I get off work.

[@gihonda127]

I know this is an older video, but it would be nice to see you race this on an RC track where there is not a lot of rocks in front of it, or rake those rocks out of the way. Either way, it's a good video review about this RC.

[@brandonv4900]

👍👍 great car and great review. Thanks

[@JUICY_TIME]

Nice man👏👏👍 great review😁

[@bicketybamRC]

Finally picked one up today. Love the truck. I'll see you at Bethel BMX!

[@rcdriver]

Awesome!!

[@ReadySetRC]

Excellent review Greg! You touched on every point. This is why I could never sell my SCBE. Even though the Pro has made it tempting🤔

[@rcdriver]

Ready Set RC Thanks! I can see it being a tough call.

[@rc-dom-uk]

Love the ‘I’d put wings on monster trucks’ 👍😂 great review

[@SebastianLong]

I ordered mine on Friday from Horizon Hobbies. I've been watching videos and reading reviews and I decided I had to get it. Only took me like 3 days of research before picking one up. Usually it takes a month if not more to choose. The only other RC I own that was even close to being purchased that quick was my Traxxas UDR. Took about two weeks to pull the trigger on that one. I'm not getting this one to bash or thrash on as I've got the Losi 3XLe and the Revo 3.3 to beat on. I beat on the Losi a little more because it's a little more protected with all the T-BONE racing parts on it, but I still chit whip the Revo when I run it. I liked your review of the DB Pro as you showed the Smart phone app and what it's all about. I think I'm going to get the Bluetooth module for my DB Pro. I've got a couple other RCs that are bound to a DX2E active transmitter as well but never even thought about getting the module for them. The 3XLe and Super Rock Rey. Neither have the parameters that the Smart technology has. Knowing the voltage of the batteries is great as I can shut it down when it hits storage voltage and not worry about putting a storage charge on it. I've got both the Dynamite and the Hobbywing program card and I wouldn't doubt one of them will work with this RC. I just wish that Losi put their low voltage cutoff at 3.4 volts in all their RCs rather than 3.0. Even better yet I would feel safer at 3.6, hense why I'm actually interested in the Bluetooth module for this RC with the Smart technology with volts per cell right on the phone. Very cool!!

[@vapeapetn]

Ordered mine yesterday, can't wait

[@starnebula0396]

Great video good job 👍👍

[@billwang7872]

This buggy seems to fly much betterthan the losi baja rey, nice work~

[@LulzRoyce]

Just pulled the trigger on this RC - thanks for finally giving me the kick off the ledge :P

[@BASSstarlet]

Are you satisfied with this?Any breakages?

[@LulzRoyce]

@@BASSstarlet it’s great. The stock spectrum servo is slow. But I’ve found putting a large diameter aluminum horn helps steering throw. The motor is whisper quiet. Quietest rc I’ve ever had because the three diffs and everything is so precise there’s no rattling noises. Led bar is fragile. Already lost one light after a roof landing. No breakages yet. The shocks are small but have beefy thick rods so I don’t imagine them breaking. Arms are pretty thick too.

[@LulzRoyce]

​@@BASSstarlet Update: Ok. Lots of issues now 1. ESC broke off the chassis from small 2-3 ft jumps, no wipeouts. ESC is held on by only two screws and very weak plastic around the mounts. I zip tied it to fix it. 2. The steering is of course slow but if you get a new servo horn it can help slightly. Aside from getting a new servo itself. 3. Bent front shock shaft + broke bottom shock wishbone mount from the same 2-3 ft jumps. 4. Both front dogbones are bent and wobbly, also from minor bashing. 5. AVC is terrible, turn it off. 6. Tires, while very plush, wear very quickly. 7. The latch-lid body doesn't close properly with a battery inside and requires you to bend the body outwards. to close it. Overall, IMO, and I know Losi is a respected brand. But an ARRMA Typhon 6s is way more worth the bang for the buck in all fronts. Durability, speed, control and agility etc. The dogbones, shock shafts and arms are a lot thicker on the Typhon. This is clearly more of a racing buggy than a basher buggy, even though it is advertised as such.

[@vapeapetn]

Ordered mine yesterday

[@blackwolfrc]

That’s a great looking car man🤯

[@joehayes6354]

That is one great looking vehicle.

[@sylvainster30]

Great review!👍🏼 just a bit expensive when you factor in battery packs, charger and Bluetooth module 🤑 ✌🏼😎👍🏼

[@DoubleClutchProductions]

Seen one of these eating up the terrain at my local MTB spot and been thinking about getting one, they look great. Thanks for sharing, great video.

[@vapeapetn]

Sis you end up getting a DB Pro? I Ordered mine yeaterday

[@nick138]

I snapped the front arms off twice three weeks into owning mine, I decided to put vitavon lasernut arms on, and I haven't had a breakage since.

[@locomotive282]

You should point out that the telemetry will display a voltage read out with “dumb” batteries as well. Very handy feature.

[@jeremydaum4124]

Love mine but I am new to Rc cars I was wondering road looks really fast and what battery and gear are using I gave the stock 17t but there saying if you go with 3s to use 15t.. Thanks

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Very nice looking

[@Shellbackrc]

I'm sold nuff said!

[@vapeapetn]

Did you ever pull the trigger on the DB Pro?

[@Shellbackrc]

@@vapeapetn unfortunately I didn't but I did score on a used 8th scale Agama ebuggy that came with the nitro buggy and spare parts for just $300

[@wadeluck2201]

The esc is 4S capable so it seems reasonable to be able to get this to 4S fairly simply with a motor swap. I'm thinking I could put a spare Arrma BLX motor I have in this and run on 4S. Of course, I need to get one first.

[@RcKingz]

Nice!

[@mrallende007]

@RCDriver_Online Wow now I am definitely conflicted on whether should I get a Rustler or a DB Pro as my first RC after being out from the hobby for about 16 years. Looking for a RC which is fun, reliable and a good platform for beginners (family members and friends). Your recommendation will be well received. Thanks!

[@NBC_NCO]

Very nice.

[@paxtonantrim1501]

Sweet, finally a modern and better replacement for the Axial Exo Terra.

[@mannyfran8024]

It would be nice to see this Tenacity DB Pro side by side with the Losi Tenacity Lazernut . I would love both! Had the Tenacity MT. Broke in 2 first run. Hit it on right front and broke front assembly completely from main chassis. Should of waited for one of these.

[@joserobinson8419]

Just got mines today

[@ironj100]

It says on on the Losi site It has A metal gear servo. This Buggy looks so kool.

[@cwatson42785]

I thought it would be a little odd to have a 400$+ truck with a plastic gear servo.

[@richardsanchez3060]

I'm about to pull the trigger on this and i need some batteries, what's the max amp draw with 3s? is 5000mAh 3s 30c good enough? love the review by the way.

[@chrismiskell8278]

Do you have a part number for that cell holder for it? Great video and great db pro

[@cristianwillemsenmladinic9647]

Very nice LOL how Runtime?? not overheating problems with the electronic i have the old losi and i have a lot of overheating problem with 3S (not more than 4 -5 minutes and get really hot)

[@CarbonRC13]

GREAT VID. What is the tracks name and location?

[@allan011285]

could you please make a video to bind DX2E transmitter with receiver on Tenacity DB Pro? meantime, may i ask the purpose of changing travel adjust settings? sorry of the noob question as im newbie.

[@DetoursRC]

Get the hardened/lightened outdrives. I just put them in mine. Stock ones are soft and dont last on 3s. That stock servo is kinda trash too. I got a cheap amazon 35kg servo that is soo much better. Great car.

[@DetoursRC]

Oh and the exotek ball bearing steering for this is awesome. Takes all of that slop out of the steering.

[@cchhiillaannggoo]

Did you put the smaller pinion to run 3S battery?

[@johngantner9314]

looks fun. 429.00 not bad

[@LuisLopez-ed7oc]

Will the tenacity tt pro front bumper fit it? Just dont want to run into things and have no bumper to help with the impact

[@EliKazmaier]

Recently I have been looking at this and the regular version but I noticed the regular version was discontinued. If I buy one I would want to have part support for at least a year. Do you know if that will be the case? Thank you, Eli

[@mrallende007]

Greg, did you change the pinion gear w For 3s? Thanks!

[@dschenk952]

Compare this to a 1/10 Rock Rey rock racer, which would you choose?

[@xuimod]

Does 3s require you install the optional pinion gear?

[@t39gamer]

i am looking to get losi tenacity db pro 4x4 or baja ray ford does they have LVC n the ESC is there adapter for traxxas bat

[@masnung84]

Can you do some uppgrades on the DB pro,

[@davidlefranc6240]

hope they will make this thing 1,8 scale nitro too and 1,5 gaz too would be sick

[@vapeapetn]

Good luck on a Nitro, in 2022 very small crowd in that market

[@t39gamer]

what the run time on 2s 5000 50c / what lipo do recommend ?

[@Clickmaster5k]

Only 2 spider gears? Thats designed to fail, thanks for checking on this one. I feel like that makes it hard to trust losi finding that out.

[@BeerWagoon]

Are there any racing classes for this? I do not race but would like to start and this thing is just so cool.

[@vapeapetn]

Most tracks will not classify this as 10th scale, they will assume it's 8th, cause it is big for a "1/10th scale".

[@giveML]

How do you think this compares to the TLR Typhoon RTR and the Slash Ultimate in general?

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Wow i may buy this one.. Was looking at the zd racing but this ..makes me think

[@ParRagon-]

Around 10:15 I wonder how fast Traxxas will sue Spektrum for its smart controls like Traxxas has with their TQi's like they did with the suspension and Arrma

[@BlueDually4x4]

Glad I wasn't the only one that thought that.

[@vapeapetn]

So far, so good, and been a few years

[@timmanis2000]

I’m thinking about buying 2 rc cars. Would you get 2 of these or 1 of these and a Baja Rey in the Black Rhino? Or 2 Baja Reys? Need opinions..

[@michaelchristensen6884]

Does Losi plan on upgrading all the tenacity line up?

[@rcnetherlands5529]

does it just have the 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 screw heads or does it still use english screw heads?

[@Gioxtream]

Does it have room for a ess audio system?

[@michaelrosencrants885]

Does it show speed on the telemetry without adding anything on it

[@BigDsRc517]

Did losi change the diffs in the tenacity line? Or just the db? The diffs in the tenacity T suck, rebuilt diffs twice in a yr!

[@WIE110]

Nice review! I cannot decide between the Traxxas Rustler or the Losi Tenacity 1/10. It seems that the Losi handles a lot better than the Rustler, right ?

[@kepo-le3ed]

What did you get I have had both and all I can say is Losi all the way

[@WIE110]

@@kepo-le3ed I got the Tenacity and it rocks !

[@foxracing29]

Is it more quality than the DBXL-E2.0 Fox edition???

[@daltonboucher8162]

Rc driver got a question if I may my dbpro is breaking front hing pins an iv noticed that suspension won't bottom out in front was wondering y and if yours is also that way (no chassis slap in front )

[@vapeapetn]

Be nice if he'd reply back...

[@benjaminhunt2395]

Wonder if we will see this start a new racing class

[@17madracki17]

this is the way the u-4 racing cars are going already. i think losi is trying to catch up to what people are building.

[@nathanhardin8530]

I have had nothing but problems with the spektrum electronics that came with this kit.

[@airwiggy9546]

@RCDriver_Online I've been wanting to get my first R/C vehicle in about 15 years and i've narrowed it down to this vehicle and the Arrma Kraton 4S. I understand that they are two different vehicles, but if you could only have one and one only for now, which one would you choose? I know it's a open ended question, but I just wanted your opinion please. Thank you for your time. Love the reviews.

[@piet1658]

I would get the Kraton man. Its a little bit bigger and more powerful. However this Losi looks more premium with all the aluminium parts. I do think durability is around the same. It's up to you :)

[@airwiggy9546]

PRC thank you very much. It's a tough choice. I would love it if Arrma came out with a Kraton 4S with all smart Spektrum electronics

[@vapeapetn]

@@airwiggy9546 They release soon

[@MultiSkyman1]

Could you use larger footprint tires(Trenchers etc.) for running at the beach??

[@cwatson42785]

Look up a channel "Gap reviews atoz" and about a month ago he did that same thing. He's a good guy and will fill you in on + -s on running them. Tell him Chris sent you! 👌

[@vapeapetn]

This RC has a 12mm hex, and might I had a thin 12mm at that, and very shallow. I would suggest going 17mm hex upgrade on this pretty quick. 17mm range offers way more wheel options, such as the Pro Lines you are inquiring about.

[@BigD1395]

Where do you get the Bluetooth module for the Buggy at?

[@nynomad7625]

how far does the bluetooth work?

[@motoman4782]

What is the modual for the telemetry?

[@brandontiegs4]

After having this buggy for a few months now. Would you still recommend buying it? I've been really looking at this machine and would really like to own it. Any feedback would be great. This machine is on back order right now so I have some time to think about it

[@vapeapetn]

2yr, and no reply...That's great...Right

[@vdubplate]

Is this ready to go out of the box?

[@allan011285]

Hi, can you help to make a video "How to Binding and Calibrating the receiver"? i followed instruction but it does not work for me. when i pull "full throttle" it will go with "brake/reverse" and vice versa. thank you so much for your help in advance.

[@traxxasslash95]

You have a successful binding, but need to reverse your throttle channel. There should be a setting for that on the transmitter or the ESC.

[@expediterfromgeorgia7981]

Does heavier weight shock oil help with chassis slap?

[@rcdriver]

Yes, a heavier oil will increase resistance and the suspension is compressed. You don’t want to go so heavy on the oil that it diminishes other handling characteristics.

[@frankm9504]

Would the 3s 100C Spektrum Battery give any performance gain to this vehicle over the 3s 50C?

[@vapeapetn]

Yes, technically about 3mph to 5mph

[@Kaiikeda]

Top speed better then the sbr?

[@PakyuzRcMalaysia]

Can i use 4068 motor can with 1900kv motor?

[@faiqcreates]

This comment may be old but please check motor temps after bashing as well pls

[@maxfn75]

What is better this or the Losi Baja Rey ?

[@tyretomlinson8031]

Can it handel a 100c battery

[@MichaelThigpen-tm7rz]

Can some one please tell me exactly what kind of control and receiver I need to buy for this particular car please somebody help thanks so much

[@richardmiles3892]

Anyone know what the long term durability of these are like? Does it have transmission problems like the Lazernut?

[@vapeapetn]

9mo and no reply...That sucks

[@richardmiles3892]

@@vapeapetn it's ok, I already know the answer. The transmissions on these cars are almost guarantee to fail with the stock setup. They can be modified with aftermarket parts, most do. I note nothing is mentioned here, I don't know, but my guess is this KZbin video was sponsored, so I would take anything mentioned in the video with a pinch of salt.

[@LawrenceTimme]

Is that the same BMX bickertybam goes to?

[@chrislrocks]

Yes

[@LawrenceTimme]

@@chrislrocks i thought so.

[@anthonypacis7104]

I wonder if this is more fun than the xmaxx..... what are your thoughts.

[@hurtshadow4689]

Anthony Pacis Xmaxx would be more fun I’d think. It would just be a lot bigger. If your looking for xmaxx size look at the dbxl e. I have a outcast 6s and love it. This thing is smaller at 1/10 scale than the other cars mentioned. Have fun and I hope you love what every you end up with! :)

[@hurtshadow4689]

Anthony Pacis yea and the new xmaxx killer should be sweet as well

[@vapeapetn]

2 totally different styles machines man, gonna depend on your terrain, and are you a basher or a track guy.

[@lacucaracha111111]

FU** at 499€ that better be the best buggy ever

[@vapeapetn]

LoL, in 2022 that's a bargain man. Especially with 3 Diffs, and aluminum chassis and loaded with modern electronics.

[@lacucaracha111111]

@@vapeapetn When was the comment posted?

[@MrLiquidsnakezx]

My reverse is really week any advice

[@vapeapetn]

Go into ESC settings, and adjust...Read the manual, it's in thier

[@jonasdmver2784]

Why does this man look like John Cena😂😂. 😎

[@haydent93]

I'm not sure if I missed it but is it 4s batteries

[@vapeapetn]

2S or 3S...The ESC is rated 4S, but has a 3S motor...Want 4S, will require motor swap. Plus I'm certain the 12mm wheels will not handle 4S!

[@DWM72FROG]

What the name of the APP?

[@GunkleJimmie]

it's the Lasernut with a different body

[@vapeapetn]

Err...Wrong

[@aviano72]

It looks more like an 1/8 scale

[@vapeapetn]

True its huge to be considered a 10th scale. Tracks will consider it 8th

[@yuutamooney7464]

So it’s smart because it keeps itself level in the air?

[@ismoketobacco]

Does it?

[@yuutamooney7464]

I think it’s like TSM but vertical

[@abelvelazco5450]

@@yuutamooney7464 no, it still behaves like a normal car in the air. Avc only affects steering on the ground.

[@vapeapetn]

LoL :)