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So here we go, sorry for the delay....
I wanted an EXB Outcast way before the Outcast was released but it's taken me far too long to complete this build and the actual Arrma version has been out for a while now..!! ( mine's still way better though )
Told myself this build was going to be KISS (keep it simple stupid) no mega upgrades just a true EXB but with the EXBB treatment
I already listed most of the parts I'm going to use earlier.
I set myself one rule with this build though and that was attention to detail and the plan to only use two colors, black and silver..!!
Also black has to be on silver and silver has to be on black, well you'll see as we go on.... ( wish me luck )
So the first part was working on the stock Kraton EXB suspension, to my amazement I found out that the new EXB Kraton comes with some new upgrades like EXB shock standoffs and washers under the droop screws for some reason
no idea why but hey I'll just go with it for now..
Upgraded the droop screws to titanium versions, you'll also see I had spare ones to experiment with later..!!
Scorched lower EXB suspension bumper mount fitted, this is one of the best upgrades out there in my opinion
I'll have plenty of sparks when I'm upside down
with more of the titanium droop screws..
Quick spread of parts, this is the tall GKA servo mount and isn't really needed for my servo but it's all that was available, another top quality upgrade.!!
M2C braces and the new Arrma rear steel skid plate to go with the titanium chassis so less sparks underneath
may remove it later.
Close up of chassis, skid and droop screw, as you may notice I had to remove a small amount of material on the arm, didn't want to file the chassis this time and it only required the smallest amount of shaving so all is good..!! ( better pics later from underneath )
So far so good, still all black and silver.. This was a test fitting for the chassis etc..
I did go through all the diffs as always but I'm not writing it all up again ( been there done that ) it's just the usual EXB @BashingBrian 's mod to the rear making it a fully open setup with my shims ( more precise than Arrma's kit ) if you want to know how read my original Kraton EXB build thread I think..
As always with Arrma's the original diffs were really low on oil from the factory
Below are the oil weights that I put in this time around..!!
De-anodizing time and lots of polishing..
Sticking with the black/silver rule meant I had to change these o-rings the black ones are far better quality too..
Bit of pimp
I then went on to break my own rule by using the red Arrma shock o-rings as the black ones I had were the wrong size..!!
Come on, no one will see them..!! Just promise me you won't tell anyone
Standard weight oil, all rebuilt with copious amounts of green slime... All totally stock again.
So shiny I can see my face in them
Continued below....
I wanted an EXB Outcast way before the Outcast was released but it's taken me far too long to complete this build and the actual Arrma version has been out for a while now..!! ( mine's still way better though )
Told myself this build was going to be KISS (keep it simple stupid) no mega upgrades just a true EXB but with the EXBB treatment
I already listed most of the parts I'm going to use earlier.
I set myself one rule with this build though and that was attention to detail and the plan to only use two colors, black and silver..!!
Also black has to be on silver and silver has to be on black, well you'll see as we go on.... ( wish me luck )
So the first part was working on the stock Kraton EXB suspension, to my amazement I found out that the new EXB Kraton comes with some new upgrades like EXB shock standoffs and washers under the droop screws for some reason
no idea why but hey I'll just go with it for now.. Upgraded the droop screws to titanium versions, you'll also see I had spare ones to experiment with later..!!
Scorched lower EXB suspension bumper mount fitted, this is one of the best upgrades out there in my opinion
I'll have plenty of sparks when I'm upside down
with more of the titanium droop screws..Quick spread of parts, this is the tall GKA servo mount and isn't really needed for my servo but it's all that was available, another top quality upgrade.!!
M2C braces and the new Arrma rear steel skid plate to go with the titanium chassis so less sparks underneath
may remove it later.Close up of chassis, skid and droop screw, as you may notice I had to remove a small amount of material on the arm, didn't want to file the chassis this time and it only required the smallest amount of shaving so all is good..!! ( better pics later from underneath )
So far so good, still all black and silver.. This was a test fitting for the chassis etc..
I did go through all the diffs as always but I'm not writing it all up again ( been there done that
) it's just the usual EXB @BashingBrian 's mod to the rear making it a fully open setup with my shims ( more precise than Arrma's kit ) if you want to know how read my original Kraton EXB build thread I think..As always with Arrma's the original diffs were really low on oil from the factory
Below are the oil weights that I put in this time around..!!
De-anodizing time
and lots of polishing..Sticking with the black/silver rule meant I had to change these o-rings
the black ones are far better quality too..Bit of pimp
I then went on to break my own rule by using the red Arrma shock o-rings as the black ones I had were the wrong size..!!
Come on, no one will see them..!! Just promise me you won't tell anyone
Standard weight oil, all rebuilt with copious amounts of green slime... All totally stock again.
So shiny I can see my face in them
Continued below....
this color rule is harder than you think..!!
