Sol Broadbent

Well. Xmas day saw me plow into my own Ford Kuga tyre and damage the shell, break a bit of the roof roll cage and also damage a bumper post. After that, apart from a few roll overs, the 2s batteries I feared maybe too slow, are amazingly fast. Having gotten used to it a bit, I have repaired the bits that needed repairing and actually ordered new bits to get it back to as new. The weather hasn't been great, but had it out now and again. I have now also invested in a second hand ftx mauler. Just for when the weather is against me and there isn't necessarily the room to have the outlaw out. cheers for asking. massive thumbs up.

Well/ Only gone and done it. Got myself, well the wife has bought me for Christmas, a Brushless outlaw!....!!!!

Can someone please tell me, can the Dr8 be run on 3s? Let's say 5000mah, how much run time do you get? I'm looking at purchasing the Dr8 for robustness and eventually going to 6s, but as. I will be new to it all so want something I can grow into.

This is exactly what I need. Exactly... Although I am flipping between the Outlaw and the Dr8, the Outlaw is a king a lot of sense as a starter cos its cheaper. This will teach me a lot in the ways of control and repairs, which I kinda think I will like, as I'm a home mechanic who doesn't like the cold weather anymore... The Dr8 is a good deal more expensive and it's something that I may go for if I enjoy the Outlaw. Thanks again Andrew. 👍

Is there a specific forum for dr8's or Outlaws? Thinking of the Dr8 with a 4s battery (well 2) but does anyone have any idea how much run time I'd get out of a 4s?

Not sure if it's a good one yet, but they seem helpful and knowledgable. It is called JustKits on Hessle Road.

Well that was an intersting read and a good reality check. May I ask what, if any, bits you wish you would have purchased ready to replace/repair at time of purchasing the car? It will be a Xmas present so when i take it out and should it get broken, i really wanna be able to repair it over the festive period. Also how long a run time to get out of the included battery? Is a bigger battery and better charger(although you mention the charger) a good initial buy.

Cheers bajadre. My budget was £2-£300, then I saw the Dr8 for £400 or just under. The they guy said it doesn't come with batteries or a charger. Then he said the 6s are £90 and a charger adds another £50. So the wife is into the £500 mark now for my Xmas present.... Just spoke to the guy selling it to.me (a shop in Hull) and he's said it won't run that well on 3s. Not sure what he means by this. I'm hoping not to tw@t it too.much but I hear you with the robustness of the Dr8... £90 a battery hurts a little, whereas if it can be run on 3s and still get decent speed and run time out of them, at £40ish a pop, I can live with that. To start with anyway.

So. My boy is all grown up (and in the Navy) and I'm looking for a hobby. One to keep me occupied but not knee deep in repairs and modifications. I am looking at the FTX range and 2 cars are jumping out at me. The Dr8 and the Outlaw. Obviously the Dr8 is making more sense, faster, stronger, more durable etc. Evn though it is far more expensive when you factor in the battery and charger. But for a new owner, 3s and 6s batteries aside cos that's confusing enough. Can anyone offer any reasonable advice on my dilemma? I'm in East Yorkshire and will not be racing it, it'll just be a weekend toy that'll go with me in the car and I'll use more on concrete/tarmac and grass of various lengths. Although I do work where there is a decent amount of gravel tracks.