FTX Outback Ranger

[mamodman]

Only4Fun see you've got the bug - it is definitely a terrible virus to catch ?

 

[Bedfordlab]

Hi guys just got my ftx outback..love it..so in future can i just change esc to hobby 1060 and keep original tx?..sorry complete newbie here ??

[Jimplops]

3 hours ago, Bedfordlab said:

Hi guys just got my ftx outback..love it..so in future can i just change esc to hobby 1060 and keep original tx?..sorry complete newbie here ??

Unfortunately no, you'll need to get a new transmitter and receiver, but you can pick up a flysky gt3c for about £30.

[Bedfordlab]

Cheers jimplops..I'll do it then..

[Jimplops]

Took the Outback for a run up Rivington this morning.

[Only4Fun]

@Jimplops  I like all the metal. Good for the C.O.G  

[Jimplops]

@Only4Fun pumpkin a bit big and catches if not careful. Needs a bit more nose weight tho.

[Yoshimoto]

I've just got my boy a Outback 2 Tundra chassis,He's using his own electrics and we'd like to go 540 motor with it,I've had a look for the parts to convert but arnt having any luck...is it trans plate,gearbox and motor plate?

Can anyone tell me ?

We have plenty of motors and pinions seems a shame not to like.

 

 

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[Jimplops]

Yeah new skid plate and a hsp gearbox is what's being used, I've got the bits but thinking of going a different route if you're interested?

[Yoshimoto]

Could be a goer JP.....shoot me some prices and a description....it arrived today too,never realized it was CMS by the look of it having peeked at the box for a few seconds...

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[Jimplops]

There's some confusing pics on the boxes that show the ftx extreme chassis, not the Outback chassis.

 

You ok to wait till Tuesday for pics, as working all weekend.

[Yoshimoto]

Such is life-no bother [emoji16]

 

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[Yoshimoto]

So the pair of us sat at the bench and got it up and running today [emoji16]
He's put his DX4C,2s lipo and HD LW20 on steering in it with an alloy horn too.
He's not 100% set on a colour yet but,white blue and light yellow have been mentioned with a white roof,all of which are well represented in real life but the kit FJ body is still in the workshop for now till paint turns up.
We opened the axles before the sparks went in...yup...they were bone dry but not for long.
Ran it up on carpet with a ruthlessly chopped pvc spare shell to offer some roll protection and we are both well chuffed with it...even had it pulling wheelies.....gawd knows what it'll be like on a 540 and 3s...


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[Jimplops]

Stick the battery tray over the front axle and the esc/rx tray at the back, they climb better that way.

[Yoshimoto]

Cheers Jimplops...hes just starting out...its his second model,hell soon be asking how to?...im trying to remain semi hands off with this one so he can suss it out himself

[Jimplops]

@Yoshimoto

 

Pics as promised. Skid plate came from eBay.

 

If you want them £10 posted for both.

[Jimplops]

Just increased the front end weight by 175g with new winch and winch bumper, just got to sort a battery for lights and the winch which I'll put over the rear axle.

[Yoshimoto]

Yeah I'll go for that,pm me your pp please,what batteries you after I've a good few 2s new packs 1000-1300mAh.

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[Jimplops]

Not sure at the moment, going to make a new tray for the rear then get a battery to fit the space lol.

Message incoming.

[Yoshimoto]

Took it out with my scx yesterday,it did well.
Up till now with no added weights the motor is coping well on 2s,it certainly doesn't need a 540 in it,I reckon it'll tear it apart.
Have put cells over front but the bias is negligible with 1000mAh cells so we're gonna try wheel weights next and try keep it lightweight overall.


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[Jimplops]

Be careful with the wheel weights as the axles can be fragile, and the plastic lockers can strip.

The do climb well with a little more weight low down and a front bias.

[Yoshimoto]

I agree,I've put a mere 25g in the fronts each side-as thats all I could squeeze in without getting the tyres off,but I may yet debond these boots and put something else on...there's a few sets kicking round the workshop.
Had a good look at the rims tyres/inserts while they were off,I've got to say that even after opening the vent holes the inserts feel terrible....I think they probably have to go....are they memory foam or just a bit too rubbery?

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[Jimplops]

Don't know what the foams are, I got rid of the original wheels for some eBay ally beadlocks and rc4wd tyres.

[Yoshimoto]

Well gonna stick with these for now but carry the Swamper copies just in case.
Swapped cell and radio plate round to allow loading of the servo,zero clearance issues and a handy spot for much needed beef [emoji41]

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[Jimplops]

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