Kyosho Outrage ST Modifications?

[makoman1860]

Hey Guys,
Ok first off Im not a Kyosho guy so my knowledge of the vehicles is zilch. I am looking at building up an outrage ST and was wondering what you guys know of as weak points etc for the truck. I know the shocks are being replaced already, but any tips, tricks, insight etc would be greatly appreciated. Hoping to run in a local vintage class with this.
Thanks again!

[tamiyadan]

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[makoman1860]

Thanks for the warning! Might have to see whats available to replace them.

[makoman1860]

Ok so along these lines, did the Outrage ST use the same gear set as an ultima? Basicly trying to figure out all the design connections here.

[DennisM]

Yes, it shares transmission and suspension arms with the Ultima.

[GoMachV]

Which means the optima 2016 gears and diff will interchange. It's soooooo smoooooth

[makoman1860]

Thanks!! I remember these things being noisy enough to wake the dead, so I like that option. I found a spare set of suspension arms for $5 so I picked them up. Not settled on shocks yet, so many to pick from. Bearing set of course and a full set of turnbuckles. Im figuring on leaving the mechanical speed control in the box and using a Novak GT7 with a Yokomo 13 turn thats been a shelf queen. Does anyone know of any modern bodies that fit? Kind of hate to paint the original to race it.
Thanks again!!

[DennisM]

The dead must be light sleepers then
A std. Ultima transmission doesn´t make much noise, perhaps it was paired against a diametral pitch pinion or a worn soft aluminum pinion.

[makoman1860]

Ha who knows, it was not my truck but a fellows I ran against. Compared to my AE stealth his Outrage sounded awful.
Any suggestions on a good set of shocks that will fit the period look?

[tamiyadan]

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[makoman1860]

You are probably right on that. I only had a sample of one to judge. I have come into conflicting ideas on if the Re Re 2016 optima gears can be made to fit the older optima/ultima. Im going to put in a new post just about that. I will try to find a set of kyosho gold shocks. Is there a shock tower upgrade by chance? The stock Outrage ST ones look a bit whimpy.

[tamiyadan]

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[DennisM]

The std. gears in the Ultima transmission is 0.8 Module and it´s close to 32 diametral pitch.

[makoman1860]

Ok Got it all thanks!! Ok good knowledge dump there! Ok on to one final question before I tear into this thing. This is an unbuilt kit still new in the box. I assume that there is not much value to it and nobody will shed a tear If I cut open the plastic bags and build it right? If I am incorrect in this please let me know as I would hate to destroy something of value.

[tamiyadan]

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