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Radio Control and Models => Tyco RC => Topic started by: morgrp on April 18, 2011, 19:25:35

Title: Check it out - Found this Gem - Converted It - Outlaw "Evolution"
Post by: morgrp on April 18, 2011, 19:25:35
My dad gave me a box yesterday after having a clear out where he works - He found two RC cars - One is a decent condition Taiyo Jet Hopper Turbo and the other was this super rare Tyco Outlaw!

It's not in great nick but does have the controller.  It was missing a rear shock spring and the steering was completely buggered.  One of the rear wheels is damaged and it has lost it's stickers

The biggest problem I had with my Outlaw when I was a kid was the lack of front suspension so I set about rectifying this problem with my newly aquired Outlaw.

First here are some pics of when I got it:
(https://www.dragonshobbies.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2F216273_10150266473824918_633274917_9306644_4055152_n.jpg&hash=2c58ceb85642bb97497fe3c4fc3a60d5acea31ab)
Missing Rear Spring:
(https://www.dragonshobbies.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F208071_10150266473949918_633274917_9306645_2228803_n.jpg&hash=16ef6b2ccc3cba833d661484233d984c0a9ff8e4)
Damaged Steering:
(https://www.dragonshobbies.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F217428_10150266474189918_633274917_9306653_6669964_n.jpg&hash=42f585cbfa0c06dc4ff1877c7b588e4d70a1e2ee)
Damaged Relay:
(https://www.dragonshobbies.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2F205608_10150266474349918_633274917_9306655_8347329_n.jpg&hash=f06cad179d19002c087e8b7987f132f6f256f85e)

And now for the upgrade!!!
On the left the original suspension components on the right the new independent front end:
(https://www.dragonshobbies.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F208322_10150266474494918_633274917_9306656_2431855_n.jpg&hash=4e9144f9eea9882d91471d6e84a24e6d1245dc8a)
Finished conversion with nice new yellow shocks!
(https://www.dragonshobbies.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2F215503_10150266474649918_633274917_9306658_3888775_n.jpg&hash=85d1f053cc7276285e5072810a8c9fbd2e0438bc)
(https://www.dragonshobbies.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F218192_10150266474774918_633274917_9306659_502611_n.jpg&hash=1b53653c5091349820fd7a92557fe9a3ea7e7b5c)
Nice new rear suspension:
(https://www.dragonshobbies.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F216797_10150266474904918_633274917_9306660_4090319_n.jpg&hash=002d82eba6160244121e7c0963fb6a284a5f3a1d)
Suspension in action:
(https://www.dragonshobbies.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F217460_10150266475084918_633274917_9306661_6460111_n.jpg&hash=bba0f012bd70aee7078def07ea5d22b1c9682e68)
(https://www.dragonshobbies.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F205757_10150266475219918_633274917_9306662_789244_n.jpg&hash=492df469c50e9df84826bba0e62faa74d300e3e9)
Title: Re: Check it out - Found this Gem - Converted It - Outlaw "Evolution"
Post by: scorcher on April 19, 2011, 15:45:45
looking good nice job how quik isit
Title: Re: Check it out - Found this Gem - Converted It - Outlaw "Evolution"
Post by: morgrp on April 20, 2011, 17:34:53
Pretty goods by all accounts - not exactly bandit quick but does give my jet hopper turbo a good run - does good wheelies too - much better now with the front suspension.  Considering it's size and the fact it runs just 6 double a batteries it's good - quite a bit quicker than a mini hopper which is basically the same car underneath. I am planning on selling it soon - I love projects and this one I'd now complete so I'll be looking for another!
Title: Re: Check it out - Found this Gem - Converted It - Outlaw "Evolution"
Post by: scorcher on April 20, 2011, 17:53:05
never actualy seen 1 in person but sounds good let me know what you want for it or if you put it on ebay send me a link
Title: Re: Check it out - Found this Gem - Converted It - Outlaw "Evolution"
Post by: czstycor/c on April 20, 2011, 20:37:23
so you want projects? i got some.
Title: Re: Check it out - Found this Gem - Converted It - Outlaw "Evolution"
Post by: morgrp on April 21, 2011, 03:11:21
Go on then - what ya got!?
Title: Re: Check it out - Found this Gem - Converted It - Outlaw "Evolution"
Post by: morgrp on April 21, 2011, 03:12:47
Quote from: scorcher on April 20, 2011, 17:53:05
never actualy seen 1 in person but sounds good let me know what you want for it or if you put it on ebay send me a link

Here's a YouTube vid of the commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py4plOVyv9c&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Title: Re: Check it out - Found this Gem - Converted It - Outlaw "Evolution"
Post by: scorcher on April 21, 2011, 04:35:38
ye ive seen the ad before looks pretty good
Title: Re: Check it out - Found this Gem - Converted It - Outlaw "Evolution"
Post by: czstycor/c on April 21, 2011, 13:21:41
morgrp-- I have a red outlaw that needs a controller and should be made hobby grade since there it no controller and the battery compartment is corroded and it has no antenna.

also i have an out law that has no suspension thought you might find that interesting
Title: Re: Check it out - Found this Gem - Converted It - Outlaw "Evolution"
Post by: Tyco Bandit King on April 21, 2011, 23:23:39
That is now basically a Jet Bandit chassis