Best Deal For A Mini Race Buggy! Losi Mini-B Pro Roller RC Car Review | RC Driver
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- Ready to get into Mini Racing, if so, then you need to take a look at the Losi Mini-B Pro Roller RC Car! Drivers all over have been enjoying the Losi Mini-B RTR as a basher to a racer, but racers were often making changes to the buggy. It appears Losi has been monitoring what the popular options are and have decided to release a roller version of the Mini-B that is built with the a number of great options included and installed from the factory. In this video, Greg will go over what’s different on this buggy and then takes it to the track for some racing. Please note, the radio was playing at the track, so the audio had to be removed from the track action to avoid UA-cam Copyright Violations. But you still get a great idea of how this buggy performs without the original sound. This is a killer deal to build up your own mini buggy racer, get all your details right here!
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Ready to get into Mini Racing? If so, then you need to take a look at the Losi Mini-B Pro Roller RC Car! Get yours here: snp.link/de2688c9 Drivers all over have been enjoying the Losi Mini-B RTR as a basher to a racer, but racers were often making changes to the buggy. It appears Losi has been monitoring what the popular options are and have decided to release a roller version of the Mini-B that is built with the a number of great options included and installed from the factory. Let us know if you pick one up to race!
PRODUCT FEATURED
Losi Mini-B Pro Roller
Distributed By: Horizon Hobby
Kit Type: Mini 2WD Electric Roller
Part Number: LOS01025
Price: $139.99
Buy: snp.link/de2688c9
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Spektrum DX3- snp.link/12fb740a
Eco Servo- snp.link/1db40ca6
Dynamite ESC/ Motor- snp.link/20b5b23b
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Charger- snp.link/69cddc98
OPTIONS INCLUDED
Alum. Front Pivot- snp.link/6f94ae36
Alum. Steering Assembly- snp.link/6205f561
Alum. Servo Arm- snp.link/e42691a2
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Losi needs to make a mini 8ight 2.0 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😡😡😡😡😡
Any info or update on the prototype upgrade servo you mentioned...?
Mini Mania is back like it never left!!!
Mini Nats!! 😎
it didn’t 😉
The thing is how do we get them to start making the mini 8ight again😭😭😭😭😡😡😡😡😡
@@martintaylor984 no kidding. I’ve got 5 of them and will never get rid of them.
@@martintaylor984 foreal it’s the bigger version of this and would love to get my hands on one
The best mod so far on our mini-Bs was ditching the body clips for velcro. My kids and I love these little buggers.
That Mini B looks awesome, and runs really well. And that track looks fantastic too!! Excellent video, really enjoyed it :)
Just bought my 3rd one today. Getting ready for the Micro Nats up R/C Madness. Awesome little buggy right here.
Great review
thanks for the diff grease tip!
I don't know what exists for shock limiters, but back in the late 90's when I raced nitro stadium truck, we used to put a short length of fuel tubing over the shock shaft as a stop to keep from grounding the chassis. It worked well enough that I used it as a preferred setup racing 2wd on-road... no springs up front, just riding on fuel tubing... green springs in the rear and the whole truck was stuck to the ground. Might be worth a look if options are slim.
Oh that hit me in the memory feels
That’s that old school tactics right there along with the flattened fishing lead weights 😂
I got a mini b for an absolute steal over the summer, I love just ripping that thing around.
Dude you've got a great channel. And I just got into RC about a year ago and you know what's funny is that RC Madness used to be on route 5 and Enfield and then one day it was just gone. But I wasn't into RC so I thought they closed. Years and years and years later I found myself wanting to get into it and I looked for a local hobby shop and I found that RC madness was still only 10 minutes from my house! Lol I was so happy about it. Went over there and picked up a basher and now I'm like 5 grand into this crap lol.
Most recently just picked up an LC b-12 as my first kit. Going to start running the carpet track soon!
Thank you Greg for this review this will make a great last minute gift for my son so we can build it together just bought me a tlr tuned typhon amazing buggy and I’m hooked such a versatile platform I imagine I can have a lot fun with this mini b
The TLR Tuned Typhon will probably be my race buggy next season. I’m sure you’ll like the Mini-B roller.
Looks like a 1/10 running. It is one of the best setups I've seen! Awesome!
Ur driving skills are impressive young jedi
love the mini b and price is amazing !!
That looked like some good fun! 👍🏼 to the camera person while you raced
He was not happy I made him exercise for the on track shots. 😁
@@rcdriver lol the hustle was noticed and appreciated
Of course they come out with this after I already bought the RTR mini B on black Friday.
Run that one in the stock buggy class and get the Pro for Mod lol. Kidding, that Black Friday sale was a pretty good deal though, I almost bought another for one of my kids.
These are sweet
im buying one tomorrow
Thanks RC driver
Thank you! 😀
The track my son and I race at, NWA rc raceway, just started a stock/brushed electronics mini class. This seems ideal.
Cool!
I bought the same setup enjoyed the rtr but went to a brushless upgrade and decided to install it in a roller ,my first build besides repairs mods on the rtr gotta set aside time where I'm not in a hurry and assemble the components
Glad i waited to get one. I will be putting a castle mini 8000kv motor and micro castle esc on 3s 😁. Cant wait to pick this one up
Well that’s going to be a fun setup!!
Probably a bad idea for a track, I had that castle 8200kv and the mamba micro x esc in my losi mini 8ight and its wicked fast!! but even with smaller pinion the esc and motor would get pretty hot after one battery. But on 3s for speed runs it would literally fly!....I went back to the 4100kv and its way more controllable and the motor and esc never get crazy hot
Hi Greg, really enjoy your review, and the channel in general!
New to the mini b roller, and wondering how much weight you used? Trying to get a baseline….
I’m also in CT. and have been driving at RC Madness with my son for fun.
Thanks, Matt
I want to get back into racing so bad but my local track is Hotrod Hobbies, home of the JBRL but I work outside everyday and don't want to racing outside on my weekends. Id love to have a track like this! This would be perfect, especially one like this where a Mini-B would be a realistic size not forcing you back into a 1/10th scale
I just got a mini b couple days ago, just tye brushed rtr box but it's so much fun a a little buggy. I'm gonna buy the pro roller and build it next. 🤙
Even the brush is fast enough can get some air off ramps too
Best bang for the buck to put In this is hobbywing 7800kv system. Only 63.99 Canadian stock gearing does 40mph
Plz do a awesome build series on this mini and the mini erevo
I would love to try running the 380 sensored motor and Castle micro-X speedo in these!
I really should get one of these, all of the rc’s I have in my collection and I do not have any track runners at all. Looks like the perfect first racer to get the hang of it
So will the Reefs micro 99 work well in this buggy.
@@kravenkrawlhobby5438 I haven’t used one myself, but heard others have, I’m just not sure on servo horn compatibility.
Does the Dynamite motor come preset with Low voltage shut off? Also what basic tools are needed to put these parts on? Thanks for the video as I just picked one up. Can't wait to hit the carpet!!!!
Very interesting, but I was hoping they offered it with the brushless system like the they do for the Mini-T 2.0. I see however how people that actually race them would prefer this roller option.
Yeah, this allows you to drop in the exact electronics you wan to run.
I race them and I use the dynamite 6000kv system. I don't know if any that work better
@@rcdriver Like theres alot of options lmfao
@@RCfanAddict what motor you got on ? I’ve only seen people put that green castle motor on and an unnamed blue motor lol
RCWolf Hobby Club in Owattona, MN races Mini-B!
Bullring in Cedar Rapids Iowa- we race mini b and mini t on Wednesday nights
Awesome!
Hello from Guatemala! Nice channel, I was hoping you could help me, I have a question, I just bought a Losi mini t 2.0 brushless, can I use the components in it to finish building the Losi mini b roller pro if I where to buy one? Thanks I’m advance and keep up the good job
Where’d you get the brass plate made, and what type of weights did you use? Trying to hook up my son’s mini T 2.0! Thanks and great video. Really nice car
I wonder how this will stack up against the LC racing variants
Will they make a stadium truck in this size? Pretty cool.
Any chance there's new info on the servo upgrade you mentioned... ?
Hello, Did you have any problem with the aluminum servo horn not fitting the servo? Or with the motor holes not lining up with the motor mount? Did you stick with the stock 18T pinion gear or change it and if so what size? Thanks
I really need to get one of these Mini cars. Ive been saying it for a few years at this point. I keep buying bigger RCs instead and starting other project RCs. I would get the Mini T 2.0 brushless myself. At the price it is, im not quite sure why i havent gotten one yet. Just this past Friday i bought the Arrma Kraton EXB and a Castle Creations MMX 8s for it. I could have very easily afforded the Mini T instead. One day i will get one. Will the Castle Mamba Micro X fit into the chassis?
Hello here from mid-Michigan RC driver from Limitless RC in Davison opened recently been there a few times the indoor carpet track is awesome with a help full friendly staff and large stock and variety onto my question where I can get weights for my Mini B pro roller particularly the front end, I plan to swap my aluminum shock towers and other front-end parts to a Mini b Pro roller. from my Mini B 2.0 but still looking for specific weights made for RC hopefully even the Team Losi Mini B. Thanks for any info.
Hi we enjoy watching your videos you’re very knowledgeable. I’d like to know where did you get that brass plate? I have the ready to run . I bought all the hop up part’s already
A friend of mine had some made and gave it to me.
What torque do you put on the drill to tighten screws?
I see that 16g were put under the battery but how many grams do you put under and on top of the servo? Thanks
Can you use this motor in the JRX2 mini as well?
Is the servo still a prototype or can you divulge what it is? I have the sx107 but I really don’t want to use it
Since i used to play Warhammer 40k, Red go fasta!
Greg where did you land on shock oil? Can you share more about where you added weight?
Oil in the stock roller seems to be a bit thick, right?
Does the car come with the little gear that goes on the motor?
Anyone know what the best tire setup is to run on an outdoor dirt track?
Great video man! My mini T is fully upgraded except for the servo. Do you have experience with tje savox sh0255?
Sorry I don’t.
The horn that came with the car doesn't fit on the gear that's on the Eco 640T (gear is too big). How do I adapt it?
Yellow is considered the lightest color in weight.
Cool buggy. You looked great on that track! Sick body too, did you paint it?
Thanks, I did have some rough laps here and there. I did, not my usual racing scheme, but the paint came out good for a quick paint job.
What shock oil did you end up changing to ?
You think a reefs 99 would be a good servo for this?
Awesome video as always! Is this running on a full size track intended for 1/10 scale cars?
Yes, it was running on a 1/10th track. Same place/ spot we run on for the Mini Nationals.
@@rcdriver Awesome, thanks for the response! I recently drove my brushed mini-T 2.0 on a 1/10th track and it was much too slow to be fun. Guessing once I throw in the brushless setup things will get more exciting.
I'm so getting this thank you. Come with full metal bearings? ??
Yup full bearing kit.
Do you mean anti-seize in the differentials?
They should make a mini basher mt truck
This video is out for almost a year and i still cant seem to find this roller in the EU -.- Has anybody found it here yet?
does that motor esc combo work with futaba?
Is there a racing scene for smaller scale stuff like this?
Yup! The spot I ran, RC Madness, has mini racing every week and is home to the Mini Nationals.
What servo did you end up putting?
Losi needs to bring back the mini 8T!!!!! In a roller ?!?! Sheesh !
V2 mini 8ight and 8ight-T would be SO SWEET , in RTR and rollers....
Dud you find out what shock oil u used
I am getting one of those but it’s a rtr
such a shame this isnt a kit. there is not enough kits available. jumping back into the hobby after 10 years gone its really sad...
What weight shock oils did you run with?
Hopefully the prototype servo will be coming to all of us soon? 😁✌️
Unfortunately I wasn’t given a date. But I’m imagining soon and it’s a pretty awesome servo.
@@rcdriver Cool! Does the servo mount up without any modifications?
@@rcdriver any word.... ? Is it the eco listed in video description?
What spline count would be compatible with the spektrum servo?
My friend just bought me this for my Christmas gift. I am about to buy all the things you used. I do have a question. I notice no one ever paints the wings. Is there a reason for that? Great video by the way.
Yes the reason is it’s way cooler to have a transparent wing lol
If yo don't mind me asking, what is the overall weight of your buggy and what weight /make of shock oil are you using? That was the smoothest landing I've seen from one of these
The buggy is stripped out currently so I can weigh it. But I threw random leftover pieces weight behind the motor, under the servo, on top of the servo and had a custom cut brass plate under the battery. For this video it actually has the factory oil, but I typically run F-45wt, R-35wt.
Hi great video … have a question… do you know of a hobby shop that would install the hop ups and electronics… I suffer from neuropathy and wouldn’t be able to do it myself… thank you
I hope you got what you needed :) if not amainhobby is a place you can buy online in america
The big questions is, will local tracks create a class for this scale?
Our local tracks will usually create a heat/class if three or more show up. Ask your track if they’ll do it and then talk a few buddies into getting the class going. Hopefully you can get something going.
Sooooo…what’s the servo you recommend? I think I’m gonna get the roller and move my electronics I put in m mini B in to the roller.
Right now… The Eco servo I have listed in the video description, you’ll need to trim a standard servo horn and use spacers on the mounts to adjust spacing. I’ve heard the Reefs 99 works well to, I don’t know if the Losi Horn fits though.
How much weight have you put in ?
I have a question what is it called that little metal ball that is in suspension links and shocks
Pivot-ball or if it has a threaded screw machined into the end, it’s a ball-stud.
Could you put a 3650 in there?
My mini b pro roller is perfect besides the fact that the aluminum servo horn doesn’t actually fit on the servo I believe it is a servo mistake because I attempted to use the 20T plastic tester piece that the servo comes with and it doesn’t even fit on the servo I’m not sure what happened there but caused me to wait even longer for my setup to be complete and cost me money I’ve contacted horizon hobby about the issue and have had no response
It was probably servo quality my last servo was also a very tight fit with the horn
Shame I can't find any in stock anywhere nowadays pppffft
The Spektrum SX107 will be the first thing needing an upgrade, as it is garbage. The aluminum servo horn included only works with the SX107 as far as I've seen. Losi really needs a few more options for the servo horn at this point
All my SX107’s in my stock Mini-T’s and Stock B are still fine and in perfect working order. But that’s where they need to stay, in a stock spec car.
@@rcdriver in due time my friend! After replacing mine for the third time, I had to go an alternate route
SX107...live with terrible slop using servo saver, or break it all the time with aluminum arm. Terrible options and design...but otherwise a great little car. Reefs 99 Micro for the win.
@@rcdriver 25 rebuilds for me over three months of driving on a 10th scale track. The Facebook forums are filled, and I mean filled, with people having issues, spending countless hours and in some cases over a hundred dollars to alleviate the issue. It's not a viable solution and should never have been put into production in the first place. Otherwise, fun little car, and great training wheels for 10th scale.
@@jasonrobinson7343 Yup, I understand, but I do have to speak from my experience. It’s been fine in 3 of my stock Mini’s. But in other applications I’ve run into issues and as shown in this video after testing it not a viable servo for this roller.
Do you think a castle 1406 will fit inside this kit?
Negative. You need 24-28mm diameter motor.
How did you get the servo arm on so easily? Cannot get mine on at all, same servo and kit.
Right it’s a struggle with pliers too ! But I managed
@@mojojoji5493 turns out I had a bad servo arm, ordered a second one and it slid right on no problem.
@@joserodriguez-cc2wb I felt that was the case. right now I’m using a servo arm were the teeth isn’t machine centered correctly. so I change the steering trim +3 positive/right of true center “it all works,” but would be nice to have true accurate parts but since your’s fit nice now there’s still hope. lol
Is this car 3s compatible?
It’s been 2 years can you tell me what the servo is ?😂
Does it include 4 dozen replacement a arms?
I hit the back straight wall at full throttle… several times and didn’t break an arm.
Yes, the new generation of a arms are pretty much bullet proof
@NOTREALLY HANKAARON when I get some some new ones I will, they will be on my channel, just need some new ones tho just in case
Ugh I want one so bad but I don’t wanna drive an hour and a half to race it
Bought this kit two days ago. The servo horn that came with does not fit the recommended servo. What gives
It should fit the sx107 spektrum servo (which i assume was the recommended servo youre talking about). It's a little tight but it should slip on.
@@TrainTFFT i got a dud. Mines not fitting.
What after market servo did you put in it and does it work with the aluminum servo horn?
Unfortunately I can’t say at this time. But it will fit the aluminum horn when it does. I’ll update the video description when it becomes available.
The diff grease is hit or miss I have 4 and 2 had decent grease and 2 was kinda dry 5/10 stars on the grease department but the rc’s are very nice
Thanks for the info. Just ordered one as a winter project and had no idea it would be an issue on a losi.
@@Sackmatters glad I could give some insight other than that the car is great you might have servo problems because it’s so small but that’s about it. servo name is sx107 in case you need it
Why is the roller version only $20 less? For 20 bucks more i'd just get the rtr.
The RTR is a brushed set up and as Greg mentioned omits some of the upgraded parts that comes on the pro. Not to mention the ESC is an ESC/Receiver combo unit so you'll also need to purchase a new receiver too if you upgrade the brushed motor for the much preferred brushless. Greg pointed out even more in this video...maybe watch again?
@@JViello I just realized the pro comes with upgrades, thanks. I'm gonna wait for a sale for the pro roller, i remember seeing them for 109 last year at amain. I have an old Losi mini desert truck and will take the brushless setup from it and other parts.
I want one like this, but in kit form. Who needs/wants something prebuilt? Boring
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Hello. :) I'm looking for a recommendation for an adult guy (my future son-in-law!) who would like to have an R/C car but who probably isn't going to get into it as a big-time hobby. (Maybe he will, but he's never had one -- always wanted one since his childhood.) I am completely lost with what's a good deal, what's not ... and obviously, since it'd be a first vehicle without knowing if he'd get into it as a hobby, I don't want to break the bank. Thanks for any help -- I truly appreciate it! (He'll probably just be using it outside, if that makes any difference ... not even sure if there are any tracks around here or if he even knows about tracks. Also, he's almost certainly not going to modify it in any way -- perhaps this is not the right stream to ask this in, since you all seem to be advanced! :-) Sorry if it's misplaced!)
Here's a good video with RC Cars under $150. The Losi Mini-B or Losi Mini-T are a lot of fun. There are shopping links in the video description. ua-cam.com/video/avhHtEEAN8M/v-deo.html
@@rcdriver Thank you!
If you haven't already got hum something, one of these, RTR would be a cool gift... there are only brushed buggies, and the Mini-T truck there's a faster brushless version... personally, for someone brand new, a brushed Mini-B RTR and a second battery would be where I would start...
Other options, depending on interest and your location, of you have rocks or parks with appropriate terrain, etc... check out videos of RC rock crawlers, there's some mini ones of those too.... not fast, bit run a good while on a charge and may not be as likely to break....
Best wishes to you and family, RC is a great thing in many ways, a positive in this often dark and crazy world... cheers...
I miss old school buggy bodies. I dont like the cab forward look.
White wheels are always faster lol
Yellow wheels are slower cuz the die the use is extremely heavy so it slows the car down lol 😆 😂 🤣 😅
More inertia, thrusts the car forward! 🤣😂🤣
red is fastest!
Yellow!! 😉
The SX107 servo IS a problem...it's a piece of garbage. That's why it was almost always one of the (if not THE) first things replaced in the Capra - plastic gears, slow, underpowered...and, worst of all, NO 'overload protection'. In other words, it's SUPER easy to "kill".
I’ve never had an issue with them in any of my bone stock Mini-T’s or B. Elsewhere yes and it’s an absolute no go in this roller after only holding up for 3 laps. I have a good servo recommendation for this car in my video description.
@@rcdriver The 640T is also what I initially replaced the SX107 with. In the end, I replaced that with a Powerhobby 59MG - slightly slower (0.11sec) & more powerful (80oz/in) at 6V, and equally fast & even more powerful (95oz/in) at 7.4V (the 640T maxes out at 6V). Plus, it's slightly heavier (20g vs 13g) then the 640T, giving the front a little extra weight, helping to bring the Mini-B closer to a 50/50 front/rear balance. I should mention that I've also replaced both shock towers with carbon fiber shock towers (stronger & less flex than the stock towers, plus helps to lower the vehicle's CoG).
@@robbryan3044 , Are you still happy with the Powerhobby? I just ordered a roller and need a servo. Was is drop in or did you need to modify anything? Were you able to use the Losi Alum arm or did you need to use a plastic from the servo kit?
@@RayBMaven Still running the PowerHobby servo, and no problems. As for the servo horn, I was originally using the included horn, but I did have to use the shortest length hole, I had to enlarge the diameter of said hope to and I had to shorten the length of the horn.
A could months after I installed it, I started working (mostly via email, but also via a could phone calls) with PowerHobby's lead engineer, developing an adapter. I'm still using the 3D-printed prototype...but, the finished version should either come with the servo, or be available separately (I know they told me it would be included, but I have no confirmation).
I wonder how this will stack up against the LC racing variants
LC is 4wd, can’t really put them up against each other.
@@rcdriver you are right about that. However this one is intriguing. I own 4 LCR and wouldn't mind adding one of these into the arsenal
@NOTREALLY HANKAARON I'm actually curious about it. I also think that having a 2wd will make you a better driver. It looks well built.