Outcast Reentering the hobby and I want an Outcast 4S v2.5

[Just a hobby]

Thank you sir! I've enjoyed the heck out of it that's for sure


Which one did you go with? I like that red also

I went with red. Had to.

 

[Johnboy5586]

I went with red. Had to.

I don't blame you, the gunmetal and the red were the top 2 they've done in my book

 

[adamwins]

Hello there,

after a small break for a few years I want to get back into the hobby with an Outcast 4S v2.5. I am not a basher and do not big jumps, just want to have some fun on the track.

As I want to start over: Is the power on 3S batteries suitable for a beginner or should I start right with 4S on the beginning?
As I said, I am not a basher - but makes the m2c bash bar sense to make it more bullet proof? And makes the extra weight of the bar a difference in durability to the drive train as it has to pull more weight?

Thank you and kindly regards!

In all honesty that 4s v2 is a well built stock stunt truck. Definitely get the center brace but out the box it’s served me well. don't bother with the 3s

 

[Just a hobby]

The truck does stupid things in a floppy kind of way. Like when you get the throttle just right going over rough ground. It makes me laugh.

 

[Johnboy5586]

The truck does stupid things in a floppy kind of way. Like when you get the throttle just right going over rough ground. It makes me laugh.

I know exactly what you mean, it's like a semi controlled chaos on wheels, and I use semi loosely

 

[TR2N]

So guys. I really can´t decide.. And the longer i think about which car to get, the harder it gets.

I totally understand the point that a Kraton 4S v2.5 may suit my needs better because of it´s greater stability / longer wheel base. But the Outcast 4S - it is a so cool looking car, especially in the available colors!! And yes, i sometimes also decide because of the optical presentation.

What i fear about in the end: I order an Outcast and will notice that it is not the right one on the track (at least for me). Watched so many videos now with both. Both seem to take a ride on a track for sure (especially the Kraton), the Outcast will be more nervous for sure. But is it "unusable" for a simple track run with some jumps here and there? On the other hand i can see me gliding through a skatepark in the future.. I hate those decisions!

 

[blaster27]

That's why most of us have 10 rigs.

 

[TR2N]

Yeah, I can also understand THAT (looking over my shoulder seeing my fleet). Lol

 

[Just a hobby]

Outcast 4s all the way. It will be fine on a track. Competition no way, racing with some friends YES. And you can always convert it to a kraton for cheap. Only a center support, chassi and a body of your liking not a kraton body. Outcast all the way!

 

[TR2N]

Yeah, competition / racing with son and friends for sure.

 

[Just a hobby]

Picture doing a wheelie down the long straight away and right in the middle of the pack. And back flipping in a race off the smallest jumps.

 

[BruceRC]

Welcome back and good luck with the decision. Lots of great advice here.

 

[TR2N]

The "good" thing is that i don´t have to make the decision now, so i have a few days more to think about the final decision. I guess that doesn´t make it easier!

 

[Tex Koder]

The "good" thing is that i don´t have to make the decision now, so i have a few days more to think about the final decision. I guess that doesn´t make it easier!

Keep in mind that the major components in the 4S lineup are interchangeable, so you can always swap out the Outcast chassis for the Kraton 's if/when you feel like having More stability later.

 

[Just a hobby]

The "good" thing is that i don´t have to make the decision now, so i have a few days more to think about the final decision. I guess that doesn´t make it easier!

Throw a MAKES LIFE DECISIONS MUCH EASIER

 

[TR2N]

The m2c bashbar (for Kraton or Outcast) - a must have (for a noob like me) or a ney? Or can i spend the money for something different? Can imagine how cool this bar looks underneath a gun metal Outcast.....

 

[Tex Koder]

The m2c bashbar (for Kraton or Outcast) - a must have (for a noob like me) or a ney? Or can i spend the money for something different? Can imagine how cool this bar looks underneath a gun metal Outcast.....

It's all up to you really..
If you don't stunt all that much/hard the bar may not be needed.

 

[TR2N]

What isn't yet can still become.

 

[Johnboy5586]

I have the m2c bar under mine, I don't think I have any pics with it on there but it has had the hell beat out of it and held up I'll try and remember to get some pics of it this evening when i get home. If I was to recommend anything for the Outcast out of the box it's a better steering servo and servo saver. And the m2c bash bar if you're going to start sending it. And upgrade the fans because the stock ones suck and these trucks are pretty sealed off as far as free flow of air goes

 

[TR2N]

Okay, i will add the m2c bash bar to my order. I will see how the servo and it´s saver will behave and start upgrading if something brakes. Any recommendations on servo and saver? Kimborough(?) is not available in my country i guess.