Losi LST2
I recently bought a [LOSI LST2](http://www.teamlosi.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0015 “Losi: LST2 Monster Truck RTR w/XS3″) radio controlled nitro monster truck. It’s a beast of a truck and is a heck of a lot of fun to drive. It’s interesting learning about all the components and going through the process of breaking the new engine in. I’ve learnt a lot in a very short amount of time.
So far it has taken a few days to break the engine in and I’m still slowly working on tuning it for optimum performance. I think I am having overheating problems as the truck seems to run for a while then just stall, and I won’t be able to start it again for some time even though it is pretty clear that the engine isn’t flooded. The other thing that points to a heat problem is that I can drive the truck around with no problems at all when the top is off. Of course, I’m not driving it as hard or fast as I would with the top on for fear of rolling it and breaking something, but still, I have a feeling the issues are heat related.
The documentation that came with it suggested cutting a hole in the front windscreen to allow for better air flow and pretty much every forum I’ve read have said it is almost mandatory for trucks so I guess that is the next thing to try.
There is a new housing estate close by to here that has a lot of open area and even a few dirt mounds so it has been the perfect spot to race around on, at least until they finish building the houses and people move in 
It’s pretty amazing to see the technology used in these little trucks. They have full nitro / petrol based engines, disc brakes, independent suspension and pretty much every single part can be taken off / replaced / upgraded.
On the topic of upgrades, its amazing to see what is available. If a person wants to concentrate on racing, you get get graphite parts that provide the strength but also the lightness needed for racing. If bashing around is more your thing, you can get titanium components to add a lot more strength. Then there is also the added option of aluminum shocks, suspension arms, suspension towers, etc, etc, etc.
The LST2 comes with a few aluminum parts as standard including diff cover, shocks, clutch shoes, etc. The actual specs sum it up pretty well:
Type: 4WD Nitro Monster truck
Scale: 1/8 Monster Truck
Length: 22 in (559mm)
Width: 18.5 in (470mm)
Wheelbase: 14.2 in (361mm)
Weight: 13 lbs. (5897g)
Chassis: Dual-deck aluminum with composite ladder braces
Suspension: 4-wheel independent H-arm
Drive Train: Center Hi/Lo trans, 2-speed w/slipper and 2 differentials
Tire Type: ATX low-profile racing tires
Motor or Engine: Mach 427 (.427cc) with tuned exhaust system
Radio: JR XS3 Synthesized FM system
Servos: Z590 (steering x 2), Z270 for throttle/brake & shift
Batteries: 1100MAH NiMH receiver pack
Charger: 110v, 100MAH overnight charger
Speed: 40+MPH
Wheel Size: 40-series using 20mm drive hex
Kit/RTR: RTR
Shock Type: Oversized threaded coil-over mega shock
Body: LST2 Racer type, prefinished
Ball Bearings: Complete
Fuel Tank Capacity: 220 c.c.
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wednesday, 19 september, 2007 16:30 MAT
the fuel smells good to me. does that make me a rev head ? it makes me think of when my daddie flew model air planes.
sometimes, brett even lets me drive it !
,` )
im working on the frontline hobbies website at the moment… trying to optimse their searches and product updates. I’ve been staring at those trucks for the last month. i want the hpi savage monster truck – it looks sweeeeeet.
Hey Bill,
Yep, the savage is a nice truck as well. It’s apparently built really solid and is pretty much the ultimate ‘bashing’ truck.
From what i’ve read, the LST2 is a good compromise between basher and racer… though I’m no expert
That looks very fun. Do they have racing meets around Rockhampton anywhere?
Yep, there is a club here that has regular race meets. They have a pretty cool off road track and everything. Most of the guys seem to race buggies, but I can’t see why they wouldn’t let me have a bash with my monster truck.
Ok, Next question – did you pose the truck for those photos :p or does it climb over those logs well?
/sigh I posed it
Gotta make it look pro for the photo shoot.
It can drive over them though
hey buddy do u have a temp gun if not get one my man it will help u in the long run when tuning this thing. you dont have to cut a hole in the boddy just richen it a tad what percent nitro you using if its a higher percent you will have to richen the lst2 its deffiently over heating you have to watch u could burn it up i learnred with a chep truck first then got into it big but anyways i found my lst2 runs good at 220 degrees anything over 240 or 250 is not good for them trust me the cooler you keep it the longer it will last before a rebuild or new engine one suggestion if you ever have to put a new engine on it use a picco .28 i got 8 gallons off of the mach 427 but when it went i put a picco on it its a complete different ball game