Ollykamakazi Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I must have been lucky. I pull wheelies & rolling stoppies with mine. I don't do speed runs though. These ain't built for doing 30 mph for a long time.My son drives like you but never top speed runs and he has stripped his twice in two outings. More down time than runtime. There seems to be a fair bit of rocking motion from the motor when it kicks in. No bracket at rear of motor to counteract this. Could that be the main problem?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Are you stripping the spur gear? . I've got the aluminium motor mount. Much stronger. Some reinforcing at the rear & just behind the rear shocks helps too. Have a look at the "ftx outlaw "page on Facebook. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bieomax Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Aye it would sound like a weaken motor mount or loose screws if your getting motor movement.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 As above. Check the screws are tight , & get the alu motor mount. It's only about 6 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollykamakazi Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Cheers everyone. Opened it up and motor mounting screws were all undone. One last question when only using minimal input on the steering the servos move with loads of play before they really engage and turn the wheels. His car has never turned a tight circle. Would this be the reason why? And is there a cure?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 The bearings are naff on mine. When they give up I'll order some from rcbearings. That induces a bit of slop. Check all the screws are tight & swearing arm ends are ok too . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Anyone know if the Axial yeti body fits the outlaw ? they look similar and there's also different styles for the yeti but there more expensive and not many places have the clear outlaw body in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LepeOutlaw Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 On 02/05/2018 at 00:08, NOFX said: Are you stripping the spur gear? . I've got the aluminium motor mount. Much stronger. Some reinforcing at the rear & just behind the rear shocks helps too. Have a look at the "ftx outlaw "page on Facebook. What do you use to reinforce the rear of the motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Got a little carried away when cutting the damaged bits of the body off and ended up taking a bit more than I thought off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Well it happened broke the drive/prop shaft it was fun running it in FWD for about 2 minutes before I packed up and went home think I need to get another basher was a bit short of a bash for me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickarla Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 On 04/05/2018 at 18:24, LepeOutlaw said: What do you use to reinforce the rear of the motor? If it’s like the Carnage, nothing. It doesn’t need a support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanBullDog Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 After some good hill climbing action mine cartwheeled down the hill and I watched my rear axle go flying away. Time for some aluminum trailing arms. I knew I would be upgrading the trailing arms sooner or later and I guess it's going to be sooner! I'm not sure if I can keep the axle housing and beef the mounting area up with epoxy and an axle truss sort of arraignment but I'm going to give it a try before tossing it into the scrap bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 I wish rpm'd step in with some durable parts for these. I've not caused any major damage to mine.... yet . But everyone else seems to break em on every outing q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanBullDog Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 20 minutes ago, NOFX said: I wish rpm'd step in with some durable parts for these. I've not caused any major damage to mine.... yet . But everyone else seems to break em on every outing q There is the aluminum option for an axle housing but it's just too much for my budget on this car, I'll see what I can fabricobble for a truss that'll let me continue to run the plastic axle housings for a bit longer. To be fair to the FTX plastic axle housing; I am sure that if the trailing arms had not let go the axle housing would be fine so I share a bit of the blame for what I did while running a known weak link. I'm looking at 5.84 in replacement parts that most likely would have been avoided by spending 16.14 on the aluminum trailing arms. The thing that got to me some what is that my day was cut short by the breakage. I was having a great time of it and still had two fresh battery packs in reserve, I hadn't even taken a snack break before having to pack it in for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Hi all, hoping someone can help with a motor query as I can't seem to find an answer after searching for a few days... I'm about to get a used brushed Outlaw and will straight away upgrade but before I do I wanted to check what size can will it take without needing to modify the chassis or any mounting brackets. I'm looking at hobbywing sensored brushless but don't want to get a short can if it'll take something more 1:8 size.Thanks very much.Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanBullDog Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 On page 6 of this thread you can see how tight a 3660 is in the Outlaw, I'm pretty sure that's about the largest you can fit without any modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 On page 6 of this thread you can see how tight a 3660 is in the Outlaw, I'm pretty sure that's about the largest you can fit without any modifications.Perfect, thanks for that. Definitely 'snug'!!Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Just picked up a barely used bargain today for £70, brushed [emoji106] Money pit #4 here I come?Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 18 hours ago, DartmoorTrails said: Just picked up a barely used bargain today for £70, brushed Money pit #4 here I come? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Yes and no I'm about £170 something into mine now with the BL system alloy chassis and trailing arms and the steel drive/prop shaft I've just ordered still cheaper and better than the BL version so I'm still happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDeeOrig Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Hey all, Long time reader but this my first entry. Was wondering if anyone can help me find some replacement bearings for the rear axle? the ones for ther rear diff shaft. If someone can point me in the right direction, that would be much appreciated thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicbubble Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Hello everyone. I have had my outlaw for quite some time and I am loving it. I would like to upgrade the motor on it, would a reedy 540 sl-4 would work? And would I need anything extra to fit it? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 New drive/prop shaft all fitted ready for tomorrow did have to grind some off both ends though to make it fit should of just spent the extra £4 and got the FTX one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 It looks meatyer than the ftx one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 29 minutes ago, NOFX said: It looks meatyer than the ftx one. Think it might be smaller in diameter than the FTX one if it's equally as strong time will tell I didn't know why but I keep waiting to get a 3s lipo don't know how long it would last then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC4WD fan Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Made some new panels up have no idea what colour to paint them but it needs to go with the blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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