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Team Losi Racing™ 22™SCT Ready-To-Compete™:

Team Losi Racing™ vehicles, such as the 22™ buggy, 22T™ stadium truck and 22™SCT short course truck, have all had a hand in revitalization 1/10-scale off-road racing. While the designs and performance have made these vehicles truly stand out, once again, the bar has been raised with the Team Losi Racing 22SCT RTC™ (Ready-to-Compete™) short course truck. While others have made Ready-to-Run versions of race platforms in the past, RTC represents a different completion level and attitude. With an RTC vehicle, such as the 22SCT we have here, the idea is that you should be able to take the car or truck out of the box, pick up a battery pack and charger and be able to race that at a competitive level. The Team Losi Racing designers and engineers have done their homework to make sure that this is not only a well-equipped and put-together truck from the box, but that it also has what it takes to win at just about any level of competitive racing.
The main question here is what makes this "RTC" is more than just another version of an RTR. First and foremost, the vehicle itself is virtually identical to the kit version of the vehicle. Where often times lesser grade materials are used in RTRs to reduce the price, or components are changed to alter durability, the 22SCT RTC is practically the exact same as you would get if you built the kit. It has all the same suspension geometry, shock angles, camber locations, composite materials and tuning options out-of-box as its kit-cousin. This means that every single tuning and option part for the 22SCT kit also fits the RTC version. Now one minor point of differentiation is the fact that the 22SCT RTC vehicle comes setup with, and only includes, the parts for the rear-motor configuration. Never fear though, as all of the mid-motor parts and pieces are a direct-fit with the 22SCT RTC.
Next, race-legal and tailored electronics are included that will allow you to take the truck and throw it down and, not only be out there to turn laps, but be competitive doing it. The 22SCT RTC package features a ROAR-legal 17.5T Dynamite Platinum™ sensored brushless motor that will allow you to race in any "stock" or 17.5T class. The 22SCT RTC also features the new Dynamite "Blinky" ESC that meets ROAR specs regarding the no timing/no boost classes that have become so popular. This is truly a potent 1-2 combination where your power plant is concerned. The ESC also features a Li-Po cutoff, making it ready for the latest generation of Li-Po batteries.
The radio system is another place where they went with the right gear. For starters, a Spektrum™ DX2L transmitter is included as standard equipment. The DX2L has a lot of great features, such as throttle and steering endpoint adjustment and a nifty switch to instantly adjust your throttle output to 50%, 75% or 100%, all depending on the skill level of the driver. Receiving the signals from the transmitter is a genuine Spektrum SR3520 DSM2® receiver. This is the receiver of choice for many Pros, again driving home the no-compromise idea behind RTC. Keeping the truck aimed in the right direction is a Losi® servo with plenty of speed and torque to get your front tires turned and held in-place against cornering forces.
Rounding out the 22SCT RTC package are a bunch of great features. For starters, the truck comes equipped with the same high-performance SCT body as the kit, pre-painted in a bright yellow and black trim scheme. One of the coolest features about this body is that you can cut out different parts to help release trapped air and improve the handling of the truck. Unlike the kit version, however, the 22SCT RTC version does include a set of tires. These new Team Losi Racing tires have a great looking tread pattern that should work well on more loosely-packed outdoor tracks. The tires are mounted to 5-spoke wheels and include both the faux bead locks and the dish wheel inserts.
We had a chance to visit with the man behind the revitalization of Team Losi Racing, Todd Hodge. We spoke with Todd about what the Ready-to-Compete completion level is and what it means to all of us. Todd also shared some insights on the truck itself and gives some tuning tips too. Make sure you check out our comprehensive video to help answer all your questions on the Team Losi Racing 22SCT RTC.

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[horizonhobby]

John is busy in the shop working on videos. More is coming for the air folks, we promise. But we can't neglect the surface side either.

[horizonhobby]

There has not been anything announced at this time.

[horizonhobby]

I have not had a chance to check out this ESC yet, sorry.

[Matt_Peterson]

while the 22sct is certainly a potent race truck, you're missing out on a large segment by not continuing to offer a cheaper alternative like the xxx-sct rtr. You will only target a small segment with this truck. Most pure racers who want this truck are going to want to put their favorite electronics in it. the beginners are going to gravitate to the other offerings out there.

[horizonhobby]

The diff uses metal gears, it is not plastic.

[horizonhobby]

With the stock setup between 30-40MPH depending on battery used and gearing.

[onethscaleracer]

i know the esc has boost but how adjustable is the boost setting are there different steps

[Matt_Peterson]

Losi no longer sells the XXX-SCT, so therefore they have 0 share of the rtr sct market. Traxxas is kicking their ass in this area. I have a XXX-SCT. I love it. Im not going to drop $550 on a 2wd SCT. I'm the majority. Will people buy this? Sure. But not as many as they're thinking. The XXX-SCT used to be the top seller at my LHS. Now its all SC10's.

[mickvk]

Really glad to see the RTC completion level. I have made many pesky suggestions for high end setups (in cars planes and boats) rather than somewhat entry level setups. One constructive criticism though, the included transmitter is going to turn people off. It seems like a no brainer to make that optional. I would have put a new Apprentice and float set in my car this weekend if it was a BNF or ARF... But not with another TX. Keep up the good work guys.

[horizonhobby]

They are two different classes of truck, 2WD vs 4WD, so the comparison is not accurate.

[seamurda]

Are you guys planning on offering this anymore? I can't find the RTC model.

[ITsupportian]

So true, i dont really have time, i can build a server a real car.. but just dont have time, i rather pay someone $250 to build me a racing car.

[lacucaracha]

the RTC is a bit expensive
when I have the motor and ESC I can buy  22sct + 2 sets of tires + savöx servo+geardiff + paint + a set of bearings and then Im on the price the RTC is :/

[kawaiirunnersdriftclub]

Plastic diff on these kind of SCT is killing me... I don't want to buy another Slash 4x2...