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ChASSIS TUNING GUIDE

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Adjusting Toe Angle - Front

It's very important when making changes to the settings of your 

Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy

 that you make the settings the 

same for each side. For example, if you change the spring tension on the front right shock, you should change the spring tension 

on the front left shock the same amount, etc.

Chassis alignment and geometry are important if you want your 

Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy

 to perform well. A good performing buggy 

means a buggy that is easier to drive, too! Follow our guidelines in this section to get the most out of your 

Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy

.

Do not make any changes that are more than 3 degrees from the initial settings or the handling characteristics of your 

Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy

 will become very poor.

The toe angle is the angle of both front tires (or rear tires) to each other, when viewed from above. 'Toe-in' is when the front of both tires 
point toward each other and 'toe-out' is when the front of both tires point away from each other.

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   For the front tires, toe-in will make the 

Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy

 track (run) straighter, but the steering will be more sensitive. 

Toe-out will desensitize the steering, making the 

Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy

 a little more driver-friendly.

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  Toe-in on the rear tires is fixed at approximately 2 degrees. This will give the rear end a little more 'bite' (traction).

Adding more than 3 degrees of toe-in or toe-out on the front will result in excessive loss of speed and erratic handling. Toe 
adjustments should be measured with the 

Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy

 at its normal ride height.

recommended initial settings

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   1 ~ 2 degrees toe-in on the front to provide stability and increase steering sensitivity. Toe-in on the rear tires is fixed at approximately 

2 degrees and is not adjustable. 

Straight - No Toe

Toe-In

Toe-Out

By adjusting the spring tension of the shocks, you can increase steering sensitivity, adjust the ride-height of the chassis

,

 and fine-tune 

the damping quality of the suspension system. How you drive your 

Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy

 will dictate what settings you should 

be using.

For example, if you're driving your 

Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy

 off-road and going over lots of jumps, you may want to increase the 

spring tension of the front shocks to help prevent the front of the 

Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy

 from bottoming out. If you're racing your 

Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy

, local track conditions will dictate the settings to use.

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Adjusting Shock Spring Tension - Front and Rear

recommended initial settings

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  We recommend initially using the preload spacers that are already installed on the shocks.

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   Increase or decrease spring tension by snapping different preload spacers onto the 

shock body between the top of the shock spring and the top of the shock. Using a 
taller preload spacer increases spring tension and the chassis's ride height, and will 
stiffen the overall damping characteristics of the suspension. Using a shorter preload 
spacer (or no preload spacer) decreases spring tension and makes the damping 
characteristics of the suspension softer.

When adjusting the spring tension, make sure to adjust the right and left shocks equally.

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PRO TIP:

  For more precise toe angle adjustments, use a dedicated toe angle 

adjustment gauge, available at most hobby retailers.

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   To adjust the toe-angle of the front tires unsnap outer tie-rod ball end, then thread the 

ball end in or out to shorten or lengthen the tie-rod. When satisfied with the result, firmly 
snap the ball end back onto the ball. If more adjustment is required, the inner tie-rod 
ball end can be adjusted using the same technique.

Summary of Contents for Outlaw 4WD

Page 1: ...Page 1 Kit Product 143400...

Page 2: ...ion with this lightweight simple 4WD design Inspired by 1 10th scale 4WD buggies the Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy makes 1 8th scale truly compatible with the indoor track And it s fun too A powerful bru...

Page 3: ...nectors that you use While the power system will provide good power using a lower quality battery to take full advantage of the power available we recommend the use of a high quality battery and conne...

Page 4: ...charge Li Po batteries near any flammable material l DO NOT use or charge Li Po batteries if they are hot to the touch l DO NOT leave Li Po batteries in direct sunlight or in a hot car or storage are...

Page 5: ...ery Requirements The Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy can be powered using either one 6 7 cell Ni Cd or Ni MH battery pack or it can be powered using one 2 3 cell Li Po battery pack Recommended Battery Pack...

Page 6: ...ng Trim Knob and all four EPA End Point Adjustment Knobs feature a molded indicator on them to help identify their center positions Continued On Next Page Upgrading your transmitter to use rechargeabl...

Page 7: ...backward Steering EPA Knobs The Steering EPA End Point Adjustment Knobs are used to adjust the desired amount of steering servo travel in both directions independently This makes it possible to balanc...

Page 8: ...efficient and produce more power than brushed motors The Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy features a powerful 2950kV brushless motor that includes an aluminum heat sink to help keep motor temperatures unde...

Page 9: ...inner and upper outer suspension components The turnbuckle is threaded allowing you to adjust the camber angle of the front and rear tires Wheel Tire Assembly The Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy features m...

Page 10: ...eat shrink tubing to insulate the solder joints l Always make sure that you install the body when driving your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy If your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy flips over the body will he...

Page 11: ...support tube If you re using a hard case Li Po car battery pack with preinstalled 4mm female Bullet connectors an adapter may be included with your battery pack or available separately to plug into th...

Page 12: ...ry pack leave the foam block in place to hold the battery pack securely in position If necessary the foam block can be cut down to fit your particular application using either a pair of scissors or a...

Page 13: ...throttle trigger and the wheels should stop spinning q Push the throttle trigger forward Both the front and rear wheels should spin backward q Release the throttle trigger and the wheels should stop s...

Page 14: ...Buggy flips over the body will help protect the chassis and its components DRIvING YOUR OUTLAW RTR BUGGY The Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy is simple to drive yet will provide a high level performance and...

Page 15: ...u can make the steering servo travel more which might prevent your model from pushing during turns By reducing the steering dual rate move the dial backward with your thumb you can make the steering s...

Page 16: ...in on the rear tires is fixed at approximately 2 degrees and is not adjustable Straight No Toe Toe In Toe Out By adjusting the spring tension of the shocks you can increase steering sensitivity adjus...

Page 17: ...o push the top of the tires out Camber settings should be measured with the Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy at its normal ride height PRO TIP For more precise camber adjustments use a dedicated camber gaug...

Page 18: ...rmly q Reinstall the shock spring and spring holders then reinstall the shock onto the lower suspension arm and the shock tower Installation is the reverse of removal Continued On Next Page The slippe...

Page 19: ...from turning use a 7mm open end wrench and tighten the flanged lock nut turn clockwise to tighten the slipper clutch less slip or loosen the flanged lock nut turn counter clockwise to loosen the slipp...

Page 20: ...nion gear 19T will result in quicker acceleration but slower top speed and using a larger pinion gear 23T will result in faster top speed but slower acceleration It s all a matter of experimenting wit...

Page 21: ...rod ends from the steering knuckles q Remove the four 3 x 12mm Countersunk Self Tapping screws from the bottom of the chassis that hold the gearbox in place then remove the two 3 x 8mm Round Head Self...

Page 22: ...inding l Check the electronics for any signs of damage This includes the steering servo receiver motor wiring and electronic speed control l Periodically disassemble the slipper clutch and clean any d...

Page 23: ...ace spur gear B Replace pinion gear C Tighten pinion gear grub screw D Tighten slipper clutch Page 19 E Tighten differential output pinion joint screw s F Replace damaged dogbone s and or drive shaft...

Page 24: ...er crystal F Receiver damaged A Steering channel EPA out of adjustment B Steering Dual Rate out of adjustment A Reinstall batteries Observe correct polarity B Replace or recharge transmitter batteries...

Page 25: ...143630 143634 143634 143662 143689 143662 143634 143634 143662 143689 143632 143634 143663 143644 143663 143644 143644 143644 143668 finished for left side for right side 143632 143630 for front and...

Page 26: ...ront and rear x2 143622 143661 143688 143621 143636 143636 143635 143635 143636 143635 143635 143635 143635 143636 143636 143661 143622 143636 143636 143635 143635 143636 143635 143635 143636 143669 1...

Page 27: ...EMBLy FOUR FRONT GEARBOX AND SHOCK TOWER 143676 143660 143644 143652 143687 143687 143603 143633 143652 143696 143696 143606 143626 SUB ASSEMBLy FIVE REAR GEARBOX AND SHOCK TOWER 143676 143660 143606...

Page 28: ...X FRONT SUSPENSION 143657 143658 143631 143662 143616 143660 143660 143649 143631 143658 143669 143628 143647 143695 143624 143650 143612 143612 143657 143612 143657 143612 143612 143617 143660 143657...

Page 29: ...ASSEMBLy NINE SLIPPER CLUTCH SUB ASSEMBLy EIGHT STEERING SERVO MOUNTING finished finished 143687 143687 Steering Servo CH1 143645 Included with Servo 143662 143645 143611 143678 143608 143608 143608...

Page 30: ...678 143717 143690 143638 143604 SUB 8 145657 143638 143643 143679 143690 143675 143602 143643 SUB 1 143663 143613 143614 143691 143677 143691 143658 SUB 4 143663 143627 143664 143698 143664 143655 143...

Page 31: ...43663 143620 143618 143640 143641 143619 143694 SUB 7 143698 143656 143664 143705 143658 143627 143657 143685 143664 143663 143705 143656 143627 143698 143685 143657 SUB 7 143687 143653 143696 143653...

Page 32: ...bly Complete 143616 Wheel Shafts Front 143618 Wheel Hex Nuts 17mm 143619 Pins for Wheel Hex Adapters 143620 Wheel Hex Hubs 17mm 143613 Steering Tie Rods 143617 Wheel Shafts Rear 143605 Shock Tower Rea...

Page 33: ...8 Motor Mount Set Spur Gear 143639 Spur Gear Metric 48P 66T 143640 Tires Pin Type w Inserts 143633 Differential Assembly Complete 143637 Body Posts Bumper Set 143642 Tires Wheels Mounted 143643 Upper...

Page 34: ...m 143660 Ball Bearings 5x11x4mm 143662 Ball Studs for Steering 143663 Lock Nuts 2 5mm 143664 Ball Studs for Upper Shock Mounts 143657 Balls 4 8mm for Lower Shock Ends 143661 Ball Bearings 10x15x4mm 14...

Page 35: ...ws 3x10mm 143688 Self Tapping Screws 2x9mm 143681 Self Tapping Screws 2 6x8mm 143685 Machine Screws 2 5x14mm 143690 Machine Screws 3x8mm 143691 Machine Screws 2 5x12mm 143692 Self Tapping Screws 2 6x6...

Page 36: ...n parts that are available along with their respective part numbers for easy ordering convenience are described in this section OpTION pARTS LIST Part number descriPtion 143703 Body Clear w Decals 143...

Page 37: ...Page 37 NOTES Continued On Next Page...

Page 38: ...Page 38 NOTES...

Page 39: ...t we need more details pertaining to the service requested l If your Outlaw RTR Brushless Buggy is out of the warranty period you may request an estimate of services at the time you return it for serv...

Page 40: ...Page 40 Features and Specifications are Subject to Change Without Notice All contents 2010 Hobby People All Rights Reserved Revision 1 09 30 2010 Made in China...

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