Typhon GROM vs Losi Mini-B 

I have a lot of people come into the Hobby Shop looking for a good buggy and the question between these 2 cars came up.. "which one should I buy..? " I'm Happy it's helping you make a decision on which you like the best.

You're about to go down a Rabbit Hole of FUN with your Son! Congratulations on the New Machine!

@@TestDriverRC Thank you! What kind of maintenance or upkeep do you suggest doing on this truck? We drove it hard after a rainstorm through the mud, gravel and deep puddles. I took the shell off and dried the inside with a fan. Anything else I should be doing? I notice there’s so many metal parts. Is it at risk of rusting? Should I be scrubbing it clean after driving it? Thanks!

@@Georami I wouldn't recommend getting the electronics wet but looks like you're treating your Machine with the proper love. Keep Having Fun!!

I'll definitely look into the hobbyeing Thanks for the comments!

I’ll second the 16BL30/4500 combo. Have it in my Granite Grom. So much fun! Biggest complaint I have is I wish the settings were more granular. Ex. I run on 50% brake and would like a bit more, but it endos way too easily with the next step up. (75% - probably wouldn’t be an issue for the Typhon’s longer wheelbase) As for the Grom itself, biggest complaint is the reliance on preset mesh plates. (although, aftermarket alternatives exist now) I’m running an 18t pinion but use the 19t plate with a minor modification. I’d rather just be able to set my own mesh. Crazy fun rig, though! Thanks for the vid! Love my 6s Typhon, but I’m definitely interested in the Mini-B for variety’s sake!

Did you have to use a different pin. gear or motor mount for this combo to work?

@@themoakley9 The Losi Mini-B used the same pinion transferred to the new setup.. But the Typhon Grom Requires a Mod 0.5 with a 2.0mm ID I used the stock pinion in the video with a 2.3mm ID and caused the motor shaft to brake due to vibration

They are so fun! I kinda need another one as a backup:)

I'm installing my brushless kit into my mini t today!

I second that motion 🧐

I think the Mini B is a Great RC! Id definitely recommend the Brushless system for yours. Thanks for the support and well be making new videos every week 😁

Thanks man. We definitely will

Thanks man! We had alot of fun making this video

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I love how the Typhon GROM drives. It needs a good brushless to keep up with the mini b though. I'll have to check out that 14b someday

Wooooohoooooo!!! You're going to love it!

Mini-b vs Mini-t coming soon..

Nice to see Florida in the House!! Which do you like more?

Thanks Man. Yeah I did use the stock pinions with the new Motors

That was my downfall too. I got the Losi 18t pinion (2mm bore) and it fits like a glove.

People are running stock pinions, which is 2.3 on a 2mm shaft. Huge imbalance problem

ive had the same problem. Guess ill try the 2mm pinion

@@johnc7753 yup! and some are using 48 pitch pinions

I Actually like lt alot too.. they Typhon GROM just needs more power.. Wimpy Motor Shaft..

I used the Spektrum 6000kv 2n1 with ic2 plug

@@TestDriverRC I'm gonna look in to that, hope my Grom will arrive soon in the Netherlands!🤗

That two in ones a little small for the grom , if I do put that system in I will mount a 40 mm fan through the body and mini fan behind it . What’s good is that puny shaft no torque you don’t have to worry about the diffs , always give and take setting up RCs , love the mini B so much idk why I keep wasting my money with RTRS , I guess a lot cheaper and easier fun to collect

@@RcPlayer-tt2vw athe Grom needs a more powerful Motor.. but then you'd have to upgrade the Differentials to metal

@@TestDriverRC I know , last time I went to lhs to buy the grom , they told me they had two returns because of the diffs , he told me even the metal ones but I think they’re plenty , just knuckleheads beating them up to much , I was going to get this guy today , I bet I won’t have issues even with stock diffs because I wouldn’t use it in the dirt much . I use the minis on roof top of buildings and the street . I did put a 2545 motor in the mini t , it was too big and I couldn’t find pinion gears to gear up the 2mm shaft motors , these combos seem to be the best for the losis but this typhon can take the 380 or 2545 motors , I have the team associated reflux too , idk how I haven’t stripped diff in that guy , with that one I found same small motor but just a little longer added 3$ fan and small hobbywing esc 30 amp I think I put stock system in another mini t , the mini b so much better than the mini b for upgrading . No room on a mini t

Yeah with different compounds we might have gotten different results.. maybe paddle tires on the MiniB wouldve helped too

If the Typhon had street tires means it would get more grip meaning it would roll more often.

Id defiantly go with Oil Filled and if possible Aluminum Caps. You can get away with using 1/10 scale Shocks.

@@TestDriverRC Thanks, i will look at Arrma shocks for 1/10

I need to add the mini t to our collection!! Great idea

I’m using a SR315 in both and an SLT3 and DX4 transmitters

I haven't tried the Mini-T yet but it's definitely on my list after trying the Mini-B Losi is a Great Brand 👍

Thanks man 👍

Especially when it’s a 2/1 esc motor combo

I recently broke a 1/10 scale rig motor and that just cost me 100 bucks so I know the pain

@@IsaacSchultz-lz8jc Our next video will be TRX4 Traxx vs TRX4 Brushless So I’ll be doing that motor swap myself soon

It tends to warm up.. the fan is needed or you'll have a thermal cut off

Looks like you found it. Good research 👍

i agree

6000kv is way to high for 4wd as well the 6000kv is very Low torqe even in the light mini b it doesn't have much down low so it's gonna run hot in the typhon needs something in the 4000 range

I'm thinking it was under stress from vibration.. the motor shaft is 2mm and the pinion ID is 2.3mm.. so there was wiggle room

@@TestDriverRC no sir ! get a 2mm pinion . that 2.3 will break your motor shaft because it will wobble ! at least 5 other youtubers broke theirs because of this. most hobby stores carry the Roberson racing 2mm 0.5mod. Also make sure it a 0.5 mod and not a 48 pitch because that will cause a break also!

Which one?

I'm guessing the 14b, it's very close in size, they are my favorites in the small scale world. ​@@TestDriverRC

I Agree. The Typhon Grom is a heavy boy compared to the Mini-B.

​@@TestDriverRC cause mini b is a race buggy otter one is a basher completely different cars

I'm going back to stock until I find a better solution

@@TestDriverRCLet me know if you get something working. I wanna get a typhon grom but I also dont want a brushed one 😂

@@itz_lexiii_ I'll definitely be working on the Typhon Grom soon. I'm not done with her yet!

It would be interesting to open one up and see the inside 🤔💡

i spke too soon, the Losi is only really better on road. BUT it would also be better on most off road tracks, unless its extra bumpy. Arrma better all around but Losi a better racer

@@ruuster83 They're both different in many ways. But they do what they were build for very well.

I DID!! But the shaft size was off by .3mm and cause it to vibrate broken

Losi is glued to the ground on road. Had no place on gravel

@@TestDriverRC i belive is also due to the weight, it is an incredibly light well designed buggy, the arrma is a heavyer powerful basher. In my opinion both fullfill their purpuse very well

@@enricomiceli5517 Thats why you need them Both :)

Good Catch! It Says "Hopeless Romantic" Only those close to me can read it. Im actually Blind on my Right Side. But I'm very low key about it so don't tell anyone 🤫

@@TestDriverRC unbelievable……. You’re a great man, just for that I subscribe, rare are the men with true values today… Got you, you know I have a serious health problem too, more than 20 surgeries I stopped to count, RC is one of my rare motivations now… I hate playing the victim about my situation so I feel you. Anyway Big salut 🫡 from France dude ViNZ.

depend on the driver lol

Definitely! I work at a hobby shop and the very best starter car in my opinion is the Arrma Senton 4x2. Extremely durable truck with a good amount of speed out the box. Plus has a lot of room to Upgrade in the future. But if you want a crash course and learn every part name with a build of your own. I’d recommend the Tamiya TT02

@@TestDriverRC thank you

I should give the carpet track a try

I haven't tried that one yet

​@@TestDriverRC You'll like it. It comes with all the upgrades that people are doing on the typhoon.

​@@vipers3319In terms of durability and speed yea its a very strong basher, but the handling maybe less as good (tho the mini b more fragile)