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1/10 Scale Electric Truck:
Kyosho Outlaw Raider - 3161 - Radio Controlled ModelHistory and Info:
Released by Kyosho circa 1990, the 2WD Outlaw Raider Stadium Truck - # 3161 - is based on the Raider Buggy chassis design, and came as an unassembled kit, with a clear lexan polycarbonate Bodyshell, a 540 Motor and a servo operated HD Rotary mechanical Speed Controller. A Radio System, 7.2V Battery and Charger to be purchased separately.
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★ Kyosho Outlaw Raider Truck - 3161H ★
★ Kyosho Outlaw Raider ★
★ Kyosho Outlaw Raider Truck - 3161 - Chassis ★
★ Kyosho Outlaw Raider Truck - 3161 - Chassis ★
★ Kyosho Outlaw Raider Truck - 3161 - Chassis ★
★ Kyosho Outlaw Raider Truck - 3161 - Chassis ★
★ Kyosho Outlaw Raider Truck - 3161 - Chassis ★
★ Kyosho Outlaw Raider Truck - 3161 - Chassis ★
★ Kyosho Outlaw Raider Truck - 3161 - Chassis ★
★ Kyosho Outlaw Raider Truck - 3161 - Chassis ★
★ Kyosho Outlaw Raider Truck - 3161 - Chassis ★
★ Kyosho Outlaw Raider Truck - 3161 - Chassis ★
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Buying a Used Kyosho Outlaw Raider Truck (and What to look for)
Make a General Visual Inspection
Check the Body-Shell
If the body shell of your Kyosho Outlaw Raider is broken, ripped or damaged in any way, this can be easily repaired with rubber solution glue. Also, for added protection and if available for your Outlaw Raider model, fit an under guard to stop dirt and gravel entering the chassis. Drive Shafts and Turnbuckles
Examine the Drive System
The gearbox of your used Truck should be opened up to check for gear wear and lubrication. A thin coat of grease is often used on internal gears and although this is fine for basic running around on the back yard, if you intend to race your Truck at a higher level, this should be removed and replaced with racing oil (ZX1 or Teflon Oil). Of course, this should be reapplied after each race meeting. Pinions and Spur Gears
Don't Neglect the Ball-Joints
Ball joints always cause problems. For top level Electric Truck racing, the plastic ball connectors should be checked and if deemed necessary changed after every meeting. A simple thing like a loose fitting connector popping off could easily end your race, so better safe than sorry. Steering Servo and Servo-Saver
Stabilizers
If body roll on your Kyosho Outlaw Raider is a problem, handling can be improved with the use of stabilizers, anti roll or sway bars, stiffer tuning springs and, or, thicker silicone oil in the dampers. Don't Forget those Bearings
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Manufacturers and Brands Catalogued, Listed and Reviewed by RC-Scrapyard.
At present, the RC Model Manufacturers, Brands and Distributors covered by us are: ABC Hobby, Academy, Acme Racing, Agama Racing, Amewi, Ansmann Racing, ARRMA, Team Associated, Atomic RC, Axial, AYK, Bolink, BSD Racing, Capricorn, Carisma, Carson, Caster Racing, Cen, Corally, Custom Works, Durango, Duratrax, ECX - Electrix, Exceed RC, FG Modellsport, FS-Racing, FTX, Fujimi, Gmade, GS-Racing, Harm, HBX, Helion, Heng Long, Himoto Racing, Hirobo, Hitari, Hobao, Hong-Nor, Hot Bodies, HPI, HSP, Intech, Integy, Jamara, JQ Products, Kawada, Kyosho, Losi, LRP, Maisto, Mardave, Marui, Maverick, MCD Racing, Megatech, Mugen, New Bright, Nichimo, Nikko, Nkok, Ofna, Pro-Pulse, Protech, PTI, RC4WD, Redcat Racing, RJ-Speed, Robitronic, Schumacher, Seben, Serpent, Smartech, Sportwerks, Step-Up, Tamiya, Team-C Racing, Team Magic, Thunder Tiger, Tomy, Top Racing, Traxxas, Trinity, Tyco, Vaterra RC, Venom, VRX Racing, WLToys, X-Factory, Xmods, Xpress, Xray, XTM, Yankee RC, Yokomo, ZD Racing and Zipzaps. |
Information and AdviceElectronic Speed ControllersHistory
ESC were originally developed to be used in conjunction with brushed 27T stock and modified motors in the late 1970s, early 1980s. Compared to modern day Controllers, they were Bulky and heavy, constructed using basic resistors, rheostats, capacitors and transistors, crammed together on a simple circuit board, to provide stepped but smooth acceleration when compared to the old mechanical, servo operated sweeper Speed Controllers. An Electronic Switch to change the direction of current flow was used on some of these early ESC to give reverse operation. Although they were a vast improvement on the old mechanical speedos of the time, they were expensive, jerky to control, and prone to burn out if not carefully looked after. |
Hints, Tips and Information
Gearing to Win
Just because you have the latest model, the best available batteries, the most powerful electric motor or nitro engine, doesn't mean you will go out and win everything in sight. The fastest car on the track is rarely the one that wins, it's the one that can accelerate out of corners under control, and remains consistent and efficient from the start to the end of a race.
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