bieomax Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I'm interested in how this goes, as i'm considering putting my hand in my pocket for an outlaw, probably the brushed with a conversion later.Sent from my HTC One M8s using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geehawk Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Just managed a first run of mine in the garden, brushed all standard. Got to say I'm impressed. Quick enough for the space I have available, with a mixture of grass, gravel, paving. Handled all surfaces with ease. Landed nicely from a jump/drop of about a foot and managed to crawl over a few small rocks. Battery lasted no time at all but most of it was at full throttle, and I'm sure that run time can be improved. Don't regret choosing the Outlaw one bit, strongly suspect an Outback will also get added to my fleet. Only a couple of months back into RC after a 20+ year break and already I'm contemplating my 3rd !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 Glad to hear from another Outlaw owner. Most definitely needs a better battery though, preferably a decent capacity LiPo. Wish that new brushed motor would arrive. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 It would have been better if the stock brushed Outlaw came with a Lipo.. The difference between using the stock battery/esc to the brushed esc I've fitted to mine is staggering and yet so cheap to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Would help if the stock brushed ESC was LiPo compatible. I plugged a 2s into the Hooligan ESC and flicked the switch, it went pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) The manual says it's Lipo friendly, but no more than 2S (which is a shame).. (the Outlaws manual I meant) Edited December 27, 2016 by t2boats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 13 minutes ago, t2boats said: The manual says it's Lipo friendly, but no more than 2S (which is a shame).. (the Outlaws manual I meant) Well, 2s is better than nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Yeah was alright in 2S, clear difference with 3S though.. This is the esc I've used in it. Have used them in various cars over the last few years and they've worked really well without any hiccups https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232157518361 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 10 minutes ago, t2boats said: Yeah was alright in 2S, clear difference with 3S though.. This is the esc I've used in it. Have used them in various cars over the last few years and they've worked really well without any hiccups https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232157518361 Linky not valid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) Link just comes up item removed or no longer available. John Edited December 27, 2016 by johninderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Sorry chaps, try this link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311728289781 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) 19 minutes ago, t2boats said: Sorry chaps, try this link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311728289781 Hmm that doesn't work either.... I'm using my eBay ap on the phone, could be that?!? try this link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252550370788 Edited December 27, 2016 by t2boats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) On ebay just search for 320a brushed esc 16v Edited December 27, 2016 by t2boats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 You mean this one? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-2V-16V-320A-Brushed-Speed-Controller-ESC-for-1-10-1-12-RC-Truck-Car-Boat-E4J1-/391476415974?hash=item5b25d00de6:g:x-UAAOSwqBJXVSEb John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) Yeah, that can be used for a twin motor setup, it's what's in my Outlaw at the moment and a pair of motor wires simply coiled up to one side. The pic I put up is only £8.60... Edited December 27, 2016 by t2boats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 Cheaper with s couple of weeks wait.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320A-7-2V-16V-Bidirectional-Brushed-ESC-Speed-Controller-RC-Car-Truck-Boat-FT/321699233805?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D38661%26meid%3D820f260a3ad0427895fff541f0160038%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D391476415974 John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Think I have a twin motor one in my spares box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 My son has the twin motor esc in his Losi MiniMonster on twin brushed motors, works well. I've just clicked buy it now on the one with the deans connection and single motor it'll come in handy, perhaps in my old T-Maxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geehawk Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 So as far as I can tell I'm getting about 8 minutes run time from a 2000 nimh. What would be the most cost effective way of improving this without having to start replacing too much. I'm happy enough with the speed of the thing, as I say anything much faster and I would start to need a bigger garden ... and we only moved in 4 weeks ago!! Also, how bendy are those front body posts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 2000mah is far too small. A 5000 to 6000 LiPo would be much better. I've just put a 5800 hardcase 2s LiPo in it. Don't know about the front body posts really. Haven't run it enough yet to find out how durable they are. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 2 hours ago, Geehawk said: Also, how bendy are those front body posts After filming my Outlaw it took a tumble - a rather quick one (34.1mph to be exact!), lost count how many times it roled.. But I can say one thing - it survived with no damage at all! Body feels really secure to me, very little flex in the posts. The tumble was caused by the esc I've fitted and it's "brake" function - I've found out it's abrupt! As I let go of the trigger expecting it to coast down in speed, the esc braked sending the car into front over flips, fortunately because the wheels/tyres are so big is just happily bounced end to end landing on all fours and carried on (phew!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geehawk Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 By bendy I really meant flexible when inserting/removing body pins rather than liable to break. In fact I can't imagine them ever breaking! I shall cogitate a high capacity Lipo. I do already have a suitable charger, anything else I would require? I've not dabbled my toe in Lipo waters before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) The higher the C rating the more punch the battery will have. Unfortunately the higher the C rating the more expensive the battery. Probably something with a medium rating would be a good idea. Say 40 to 60 rather than the basic 20 or 25 rating. As far as to the battery connectors are concerned I prefer the XT60 type rsther than the Deans as they're easy to solder and plug/unplug easily as well. You could get an sdaptor plug to fit on the Tamiya connector on the ESC to match the connector that comes on whatever battery you get. Something like this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131982574618?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=431327789604&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT The Tamiya connectors actually hold up alright with an adaptor plug as it can stay in place. The Tamiya connectors do start to fail when they're plugged/unplugged a lot but with the adaptor plug not a problem. John Edited December 28, 2016 by johninderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t2boats Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 20 minutes ago, Geehawk said: By bendy I really meant flexible when inserting/removing body pins rather than liable to break. In fact I can't imagine them ever breaking! Yes they do bend a little when adding the clips, sturdy stuff mind! Glad they're not too rigid though or they would certainly snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) Fitted a brace across the rear shock towers. Just a 100mm length of M3 stainless rod with some locking nuts. Simple but effective. Really stiffens things up a lot. Fitted the new cheapie ESC and gave it a run around the car park. Ran fine with no issues. Motor was a bit warm but ESC was cold. Don't know if it was the shock brace or the ESC or a bit of both but it now lifts the right front wheel off the ground under acceleration with 2s. Went straight though so not a problem. John Edited December 30, 2016 by johninderby 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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