Kraton Arrma kraton 6s BLX running in winter weather. Any advice.

[A-TOWN ARRMA KRATON]

Arrma kraton 6s BLX running in mild winter conditions. Jack Nickoli in Anchorage.

 

[Chapinb]

Start with room temp lipos, not cold.
Make sure all snow/water gets removed and dried before storage. Air compressor works well. If not, give it a few shakes upside down. Open receiver box to dry also.
A quick spray of wd40 around the metal or bearings will help prevent rust. I like the og stuff but the silicone version is what gets reccomended by most.
Plastic gets more brittle in the cold.

 

[A-TOWN ARRMA KRATON]

Thank you for the great advice. Jack Nickoli first time Arrma kraton 6s owner.

 

[N.Mango]

Aloha Jack. Introduce yourself in the new member thread.
Welcome to the forum.

https://www.arrmaforum.com/forums/member-introduction/

 

[Garcbomber]

Let the RC get acquainted with the elements before running, less snow/ice will stick around especially in the wheels. Expect plastic arms/hinge pin blocks/end links to need replacement under freezing temps

The lipo should be installed and used immediately from room temperature to maximize capacity and discharge punch. Enjoy

 

[slick2500]

Start with room temp lipos, not cold.
Make sure all snow/water gets removed and dried before storage. Air compressor works well. If not, give it a few shakes upside down. Open receiver box to dry also.
A quick spray of wd40 around the metal or bearings will help prevent rust. I like the og stuff but the silicone version is what gets reccomended by most.
Plastic gets more brittle in the cold.

I hear some guys spray it down with some wd40 prior to going out supposedly it helps to keep the snow from sticking but I have never personally tried it.

 

[Tex Koder]

I hear some guys spray it down with some wd40 prior to going out supposedly it helps to keep the snow from sticking but I have never personally tried it.

Current snow conditions..

I May try it...
Still debating..

 

[hobo]

Current snow conditions..
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I May try it...
Still debating..

the cars run good but the snow has to be frozen hard not the soft snow it get caked everywhere

 

[blaster27]

Welcome @A-TOWN ARRMA KRATON . I can already tell you love this place as much as we do. I got a Kraton for Christmas, but I cant find the courage to run it yet. 13 degrees out. And I really hate the cold. .

 

[A-TOWN ARRMA KRATON]

Welcome @A-TOWN ARRMA KRATON . I can already tell you love this place as much as we do. I got a Kraton for Christmas, but I cant find the courage to run it yet. 13 degrees out. And I really hate the cold. .

34 above in Anchorage right now.

 

[blaster27]

It's 32 above, warmed up from this morning. Still too cold for me. How cold is it at night? .

 

[slick2500]

I hear some guys spray it down with some wd40 prior to going out supposedly it helps to keep the snow from sticking but I have never personally tried it.

And I guess it will also act as a water repellent for the metal parts.

I have 1 vehicle that I special built for bashing in the snow. It has all stainless hardware.

 

[hobo]

Welcome @A-TOWN ARRMA KRATON . I can already tell you love this place as much as we do. I got a Kraton for Christmas, but I cant find the courage to run it yet. 13 degrees out. And I really hate the cold. .

no what you mean I got the kraton EXB rtr just before christmas. { don't no why already have 5 kratons} but I won't run it till spring time or till its dry out