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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:
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/216273_10150266473824918_633274917_9306644_4055152_n.jpg)
Missing Rear Spring:
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208071_10150266473949918_633274917_9306645_2228803_n.jpg)
Damaged Steering:
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/217428_10150266474189918_633274917_9306653_6669964_n.jpg)
Damaged Relay:
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/205608_10150266474349918_633274917_9306655_8347329_n.jpg)

And now for the upgrade!!!
On the left the original suspension components on the right the new independent front end:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208322_10150266474494918_633274917_9306656_2431855_n.jpg)
Finished conversion with nice new yellow shocks!
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/215503_10150266474649918_633274917_9306658_3888775_n.jpg)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/218192_10150266474774918_633274917_9306659_502611_n.jpg)
Nice new rear suspension:
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216797_10150266474904918_633274917_9306660_4090319_n.jpg)
Suspension in action:
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/217460_10150266475084918_633274917_9306661_6460111_n.jpg)
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/205757_10150266475219918_633274917_9306662_789244_n.jpg)

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