I made a rear sway bar from some 3mm stainless rod, 2 drop links (that can be turned so the holes are at 90° to each other), some 3mm washers, and 2 25mm m3 bolts. It sits just above the lower arms, and goes through where the lower arms attach to the chassis (bottom of the 2 holes). It's absolutely transformed the handling of my sons Zorro (same chassis as your Outlaw), and was well worth the £15 on parts. 😎👍🏻
Well it corners better than my axial bomber with a 20t brushed motor😂 it’s a very entertaining car is the lemon. I had one. First run. The front wheel fell off. It also got amazingly hot. And then the front snapped. Alas!
I have one of these also and loose sand is this truck's home. If I remember correctly, my box even says 'sand truck.' Amazingly I don't find much sand incursion since as you said the spur box is not sealed. My one dream modification/upgrade I would like to see for it would be a centre diff to see if that helps the handling, but I haven't found an off the shelf solution.
@TheRCScotsman what changes with the solid axle? I have bought the block but haven't mounted it yet. I think it might improve power delivery but make it harder to turn. Is that what happens?
Exactly. It's less smooth and composed when cornering, as the inside wheel will always spin at the same rate as the outside wheel. This can cause sliding/hopping/skipping. However, power deployment is enhanced, as equal and full power gets sent to both wheels, allowing the truck to dig-in and push harder. Especially noticeable from a stand-still, or out of slow corners.
@@TheRCScotsman I mostly use it on loose dirt, so it might not be a problem as it slides a lot already. Do you think it's possible to flip the differentials so that the motor rotation is clockwise? I'm using brushed motors for durability but as it is, they have to spin counterclockwise.
@@mariog1051 That's the perfect surface to run it on and you'd probably gain from the increased drive. I'd say go for it! Nah, I doubt it. The diff housings are sided and cannot be flipped. You'd be better off simply buying a brushed motor that isn't timed in one direction.
Replace the body and the tyres from the Zorro, perhaps slightly higher gearing cuz of the smaller tyres, then it should corner much better, roll over much less likely or even when it does, it'll land more often on it's tyres than on it's roof/side. Also it'll break less as a result of the things above. Those tyres on the outlaw are crawling tyres, ergo they are very sticky, grippy and soft so they aren't meant to handle that speed.
While you are correct, the Zorro setup would lower CoG and reduce roll, I have to point out that: 1- smaller tyres give lower gearing, not higher, 2- I'm not looking for the trophy truck look, and 3- the foam inserts in the Zorro tyres are of such poor quality that they quickly degrade and break apart. This leads to the tyre wall no longer being supported, so they start tucking-under, during cornering. They're good for a while, but soon end up just as bad, or worse, than the Outlaw tyres. Not ideal! I'm not running the original Outlaw tyres. These are the Fastrax Granite 2.2 tyres and they are harder and less grippy, with stronger sidewalls, than the Outlaw tyres. Thanks, though! 👍
Really dont understand why you slate your Outlaw so much, if you drive properly its a load of fun. Those tyres, what arenl they?. Mine with the Proline Badlands handles so much better, im sure you may have seen one or 2 of my videos?
It's just the reality of my ownership. It is fun, but mine has been a money pit. They are Fastrax Granite wheels/tyres. They seem pretty good. Yeah, yours handles better than mine, for sure!
I don't what amazes me more the fact it was still running at the end or how many people was on that cold Scottish beach 🤣🤣🤙🏼💨💨
Hailstones, Thunder, Lightning and monsoon like rain today in the area, lol!
I think you'll find that's prime summer weather! 😆
That car is a great exercise plan! Keeps you moving AND your heart rate up! 😂
Indeed! Genius, really!
Return of the legendary lemon
We all love the lemon!
Haha that was fantastic off the line.....then its a (tumbleweed) moment!
That Outlaw looks fine without the roof too😉
Cheers James.
Yup, that just about sums-up lemon ownership!
It looks absolutely fine... but it would have been nice to have the OPTION!
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It may be a lemon but at least it's an entertaining lemon. 👍
Exactly!
I made a rear sway bar from some 3mm stainless rod, 2 drop links (that can be turned so the holes are at 90° to each other), some 3mm washers, and 2 25mm m3 bolts.
It sits just above the lower arms, and goes through where the lower arms attach to the chassis (bottom of the 2 holes). It's absolutely transformed the handling of my sons Zorro (same chassis as your Outlaw), and was well worth the £15 on parts. 😎👍🏻
Good work!
Well it corners better than my axial bomber with a 20t brushed motor😂 it’s a very entertaining car is the lemon.
I had one. First run. The front wheel fell off. It also got amazingly hot. And then the front snapped. Alas!
Ah, really?? That surprises me!
Yup, that's outlaw life!
@@TheRCScotsman indeed 😂👍
If you are into rc cars, keep fit & frustration. The FTX Outlaw is a winner for sure lol.
Exactly! What a truck!
I have one of these also and loose sand is this truck's home. If I remember correctly, my box even says 'sand truck.' Amazingly I don't find much sand incursion since as you said the spur box is not sealed.
My one dream modification/upgrade I would like to see for it would be a centre diff to see if that helps the handling, but I haven't found an off the shelf solution.
Ah, now that would transform it! I certainly haven't heard of anyone building an Outlaw with a centre diff, though.
@TheRCScotsman what changes with the solid axle? I have bought the block but haven't mounted it yet. I think it might improve power delivery but make it harder to turn. Is that what happens?
Exactly. It's less smooth and composed when cornering, as the inside wheel will always spin at the same rate as the outside wheel. This can cause sliding/hopping/skipping.
However, power deployment is enhanced, as equal and full power gets sent to both wheels, allowing the truck to dig-in and push harder. Especially noticeable from a stand-still, or out of slow corners.
@@TheRCScotsman I mostly use it on loose dirt, so it might not be a problem as it slides a lot already. Do you think it's possible to flip the differentials so that the motor rotation is clockwise? I'm using brushed motors for durability but as it is, they have to spin counterclockwise.
@@mariog1051 That's the perfect surface to run it on and you'd probably gain from the increased drive. I'd say go for it!
Nah, I doubt it. The diff housings are sided and cannot be flipped. You'd be better off simply buying a brushed motor that isn't timed in one direction.
@@TheRCScotsmanperfect! As it's already on the bench due to the front suspension holder having met a tree, I'll fit the rear diff blocker as well.
Sometimes the cheap rcs be very fun. But as you said they can be expensive in the long run 😂
Absolutely. An Arrma Granite would have been cheaper!
I own the same rc I've got about 35 min of run time I've had it five years the rest it's been torn apart while I decided what to do with it
Outlaw life! Sounds very familiar.
Replace the body and the tyres from the Zorro, perhaps slightly higher gearing cuz of the smaller tyres, then it should corner much better, roll over much less likely or even when it does, it'll land more often on it's tyres than on it's roof/side. Also it'll break less as a result of the things above. Those tyres on the outlaw are crawling tyres, ergo they are very sticky, grippy and soft so they aren't meant to handle that speed.
While you are correct, the Zorro setup would lower CoG and reduce roll, I have to point out that: 1- smaller tyres give lower gearing, not higher, 2- I'm not looking for the trophy truck look, and 3- the foam inserts in the Zorro tyres are of such poor quality that they quickly degrade and break apart. This leads to the tyre wall no longer being supported, so they start tucking-under, during cornering. They're good for a while, but soon end up just as bad, or worse, than the Outlaw tyres. Not ideal!
I'm not running the original Outlaw tyres. These are the Fastrax Granite 2.2 tyres and they are harder and less grippy, with stronger sidewalls, than the Outlaw tyres.
Thanks, though! 👍
Really dont understand why you slate your Outlaw so much, if you drive properly its a load of fun. Those tyres, what arenl they?. Mine with the Proline Badlands handles so much better, im sure you may have seen one or 2 of my videos?
It's just the reality of my ownership. It is fun, but mine has been a money pit. They are Fastrax Granite wheels/tyres. They seem pretty good. Yeah, yours handles better than mine, for sure!
@@TheRCScotsman reality of ownership lol