6s Beefcake Kraton 3s BLX Build.
So I bought @StephenSchandelmayer's 4s Beefcake Bigrock, (6s really) which should be getting here next week, hopefully Tuesday. I ordered a Spektrum DX3 Radio for it from Jenny's, getting it today (along with some stickers). I bought a set of Dboots Katars from @Speed/267 to put on it, should get here tomorrow. I ordered an IC5 wire harness so I can run two 3s or 2s batteries.
My plan is to tear it down, clean it up(if needed, already very clean), re-build the diffs if needed, grease diffs, check bearings, etc. Then I'll rebuild it to my liking.
Parts list:
Current setup:
Electronics:
-BLX 185 ESC.
-Hobbystar 4074 2250kv motor.
-Animos 25kg servo.
-Spektrum DX3 Transmitter and Receiver.
-40mm fan on the ESC.
-(2) 40mm fans on the motor.
Driveline:
-Typhon 6s Dboots Katars.
-Arrma CNC crown gear front and rear.
-Arrma CNC input gear front and rear.
-Hot racing diff yolk, front and rear.
-Metal spur gear.
-Custom rear driveshafts. Uses the rear hubs from a Kraton 6s. Uses a Kraton rear shaft welded to the ball side of a 3s CVD. Made by @StephenSchandelmayer.
-Arrma CVD's in the front.
-18 tooth pinion
Suspension:
-ZD Racing 110mm shocks in the rear.
-Typhon a-arms.
-Vortexs rear shocks in front.
-Vortexs rear shock tower.
Other:
-M2C motor mount with brace.
-Hot Racing pivot ball set.
-Hot Racing steering link.
-J concepts finisher body, painted orange, reinforced with gorrila adhesive.
-Granite BLX front bumper.
-Typhon 3s wing mount w/ wing.
-Tower-to-tower chassis brace.
-Kraton 4s body painted by @Ajag.
-Yeah Racing heatsink.
-3d printed BLX 185 ESC mount.
Possible upgrades:
-Typhon RPM front a-arms.
-Typhon RPM rear a-arms.
-Integy steering blocks.
-Integy Kraton 6s rear hub carriers.
-Mojave 6s front shocks for the front.
-GPM shock tower braces.
-Typhon 6s turnbuckles replacing camber links.
I have had a great experience buying off the forum, and I hope it stays that way.
Some pictures from the for sale ad. I will add my own, once I get the car and begin the build.
I would love any advice, and would like to hear your opinions.(good and bad) I will continue to add pictures as the build progresses, and maybe make a few videos if anyone is interested.
So I bought @StephenSchandelmayer's 4s Beefcake Bigrock, (6s really) which should be getting here next week, hopefully Tuesday. I ordered a Spektrum DX3 Radio for it from Jenny's, getting it today (along with some stickers). I bought a set of Dboots Katars from @Speed/267 to put on it, should get here tomorrow. I ordered an IC5 wire harness so I can run two 3s or 2s batteries.
My plan is to tear it down, clean it up(if needed, already very clean), re-build the diffs if needed, grease diffs, check bearings, etc. Then I'll rebuild it to my liking.
Parts list:
Current setup:
Electronics:
-BLX 185 ESC.
-Hobbystar 4074 2250kv motor.
-Animos 25kg servo.
-Spektrum DX3 Transmitter and Receiver.
-40mm fan on the ESC.
-(2) 40mm fans on the motor.
Driveline:
-Typhon 6s Dboots Katars.
-Arrma CNC crown gear front and rear.
-Arrma CNC input gear front and rear.
-Hot racing diff yolk, front and rear.
-Metal spur gear.
-Custom rear driveshafts. Uses the rear hubs from a Kraton 6s. Uses a Kraton rear shaft welded to the ball side of a 3s CVD. Made by @StephenSchandelmayer.
-Arrma CVD's in the front.
-18 tooth pinion
Suspension:
-ZD Racing 110mm shocks in the rear.
-Typhon a-arms.
-Vortexs rear shocks in front.
-Vortexs rear shock tower.
Other:
-M2C motor mount with brace.
-Hot Racing pivot ball set.
-Hot Racing steering link.
-J concepts finisher body, painted orange, reinforced with gorrila adhesive.
-Granite BLX front bumper.
-Typhon 3s wing mount w/ wing.
-Tower-to-tower chassis brace.
-Kraton 4s body painted by @Ajag.
-Yeah Racing heatsink.
-3d printed BLX 185 ESC mount.
Possible upgrades:
-Typhon RPM front a-arms.
-Typhon RPM rear a-arms.
-Integy steering blocks.
-Integy Kraton 6s rear hub carriers.
-Mojave 6s front shocks for the front.
-GPM shock tower braces.
-Typhon 6s turnbuckles replacing camber links.
I have had a great experience buying off the forum, and I hope it stays that way.
Some pictures from the for sale ad. I will add my own, once I get the car and begin the build.
I would love any advice, and would like to hear your opinions.(good and bad) I will continue to add pictures as the build progresses, and maybe make a few videos if anyone is interested.
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