Kraton 6S EXB Discontinued?

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IDK, but it's not hard to believe that since the V6 BLX now has the EXB chassis, front bumper and diffs that they may indeed be killing off the EXB. The V6 BLX has the EXB bladderless shocks and EXB chrome turnbuckles as well. From what I can tell all that's really missing from the EXB is the aluminum chassis braces? Oh, and AVC, but for me I can't say it'll be missed. The AVC never seemed useful to me. Though I like the DX3 radio, it's decent, I just wish it had multi model capability like the TQi from TRX.
 
IDK, but it's not hard to believe that since the V6 BLX now has the EXB chassis, front bumper and diffs that they may indeed be killing off the EXB. The V6 BLX has the EXB bladderless shocks and EXB chrome turnbuckles as well. From what I can tell all that's really missing from the EXB is the aluminum chassis braces? Oh, and AVC, but for me I can't say it'll be missed. The AVC never seemed useful to me. Though I like the DX3 radio, it's decent, I just wish it had multi model capability like the TQi from TRX.

Aluminum diff housings
 
IDK, but it's not hard to believe that since the V6 BLX now has the EXB chassis, front bumper and diffs that they may indeed be killing off the EXB. The V6 BLX has the EXB bladderless shocks and EXB chrome turnbuckles as well. From what I can tell all that's really missing from the EXB is the aluminum chassis braces? Oh, and AVC, but for me I can't say it'll be missed. The AVC never seemed useful to me. Though I like the DX3 radio, it's decent, I just wish it had multi model capability like the TQi from TRX.
The new knuckles too.
 
Ah, gotcha. Speaking of which, are the new ones adjustable? Gotta be, right?
Non adjustable. I purchased a set for a build.

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Cool! So with the old setup the bushings were the”consumable”, I guess its the outter cap now?

Hmm..
I Didn't think about that.

Is that true??
 
Cool! So with the old setup the bushings were the”consumable”, I guess its the outter cap now?
I guess so. Unless the aftermarket steps in with adjustable caps, shims, bushings, etc. Possibly aluminum caps.
 
I guess so. Unless the aftermarket steps in with adjustable caps, shims, bushings, etc. Possibly aluminum caps.
They could have designed this setup to use spacers/shims between the cap and hub, then as the caps wear you would remove spacer/shim to tighten things up. Though I must admit that with both of my v5 Arrma's being 3+ years old now, I still have yet to replace any bushings. Heck, I haven't even broken a hub I don't think. Maybe, I don't recall TBH. I don't really run them that hard, which is why I said I'd choose a V6 BLX for my use. Now that it has the larger diffs, I think it would hold up to years worth of my usage. Both of my 6s Arrma's are in pretty rough shape these days, I actually just had my first composite gearbox failure after 3+ years.. and even that was my own negligence I think. I haven't tore into it yet, but it appears that the input pinion bearing is gone. I can wiggle the front driveshaft quite a bit and see that the input cup is just wobbling about.. guess the clay/snow diet finally did it in, LOL.
 
Can someone fill me in on how Arrma works with these updates and upgrades? Will a new exb come out soon? How long after models are discontinued do they get re-released? Also how long is their upgrade cycle? Maybe 1 year?

I just bought one of these exbs. Just finished installing my wheelie bar and flysky receiver. Haven’t even driven it yet. No regrets.
 
Can someone fill me in on how Arrma works with these updates and upgrades? Will a new exb come out soon? How long after models are discontinued do they get re-released? Also how long is their upgrade cycle? Maybe 1 year?

I just bought one of these exbs. Just finished installing my wheelie bar and flysky receiver. Haven’t even driven it yet. No regrets.
I don't think there is a predictable timeline TBH. Arrma seems to be all over the board on this stuff from what I've seen over the last 4/5 years. I don't expect the EXB will be missing for long, especially if they're just making minor tweaks such as clipless body and updated hubs/knuckles. Regardless, if you have a V2 EXB already you're not missing much if anything IMO. You can buy the parts to update yours. Go to Jenny's and snatch up one of those "Miami Vice" limited edition bodies before they're gone! LOL.
 
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