Kraton BicketyBam's V3 Kraton

[bicketybam]

I just got done installing all the Voltage Hobbies braces along with the M2C chassis. At some point I will list all my upgrades and post finished pictures with tires and the new body. I tell you this. I wish I never installed a T2T because they marred up my beautiful VH shock towers.

 

[bicketybam]

 

[Notorious J]

I just got done installing all the Voltage Hobbies braces along with the M2C chassis. At some point I will list all my upgrades and post finished pictures with tires and the new body. I tell you this. I wish I never installed a T2T because they marred up my beautiful VH shock towers.

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Sweet!

 

[Gt rubicon]

Very nice

 

[Jimbobjr]

Love it, nice build.

 

[SARRT8]

That’s a clean nice looking build. Do thoes front dirt guards come stock on the Kraton or is it a aftermarket pice.

 

[Dutch213]

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Oh damn @bicketybam .. She looks so damn sexy... well done bro!!!

 

[bicketybam]

That’s a clean nice looking build. Do thoes front dirt guards come stock on the Kraton or is it a aftermarket pice.

Stock.

 

[bicketybam]

Well here is the damage. I think I got everything:

Voltage HobbiesFront/Rear Shock Towers (Blue) $76.96
Voltage HobbiesServo Mount $23.98
Voltage HobbiesServo Clamps $9.98
Voltage HobbiesSteering Rack $16.98
Voltage HobbiesRear Chassis Brace/Wing Mount $22.98
Voltage HobbiesUpper Arm Mount $19.98
Voltage HobbiesFF Lower Suspension Mount $18.98
Voltage HobbiesFR Lower Suspension Mount $24.98
Voltage HobbiesRF Lower Suspension Mount $20.98
Voltage HobbiesRR Lower Suspension Mount $21.98
Voltage HobbiesRear Skid $9.99
Hot RacingAluminum Center Differential Mount $18.88
Hot RacingAluminum Center Diff Brace Gear Cover $18.88
Hot RacingAluminum Steering Blocks $49.88
Hot RacingAluminum Rear Hubs $46.88
Hot RacingChannel Lock Secure Motor Mount $38.88
Hot RacingAluminum Front Chassis Brace $23.88
Hot RacingAluminum Rear Chassis Brace $23.88
SavoxSW-1210SG $81
M2C RacingGoliath 4mm Chassis $110
Proline Trenchers - Pre Mount $100
RPM Front A-Arms $26
RPM Rear A-Arms $14
RPM Front Bumper/Skid $18
Total: $837.88

Kind of sobering when you add it all up. I added a lot of this stuff for the bling factor. By no means do I feel it needs all this. I do want to upgrade the electronics though. The truck weighs a ton.

EDIT: Forgot the RPM stuff. Added that in.

 

[bicketybam]

I really want to go run it but all the snow is melting and it's a muddy mess out there!

 

[Jimbobjr]

^^just bought a set of those tires for my Kraton. Do you like them? Lhs had them and I thought they felt good but I do wish the were offset a bit.

 

[JvG]

Nice build man! That thing is a tank

 

[Mongoose]

Holy shnykees man that is a tank! Nice build! How does the stock springs feel with all of the new aluminum?

 

[deaf leopard]

what's the weight difference between yours and the out of the box Kraton? For reference, my unmodded Kraton is 4440g (no batteries or shell, some mud included)

 

[R-mac]

Absolutely pimped out.

 

[bicketybam]

^^just bought a set of those tires for my Kraton. Do you like them? Lhs had them and I thought they felt good but I do wish the were offset a bit.

They balloon badly so I wrapped them with fishing braid. As far as in the dirt perforamnce, they are awesome. And they don't tear up my lawn like the Backflips on my Notorious.

I feel stupid admitting this but I just realized today that are vented through the tire and not the rim.

 

[bicketybam]

Holy shnykees man that is a tank! Nice build! How does the stock springs feel with all of the new aluminum?

I haven't run it yet. The true test will be when I take it to the BMX track.

 

[bicketybam]

what's the weight difference between yours and the out of the box Kraton? For reference, my unmodded Kraton is 4440g (no batteries or shell, some mud included)

I don't have any way of weighing it. I'd love to know though.

 

[Dutch213]

I haven't run it yet. The true test will be when I take it to the BMX track.

looks good man... let us know how it jumps and holds up...!

 

[Notorious J]

Amazing work Bick. My only suggestion, you should by a clear body and custom paint it, leaving a few key areas clear, to show off the bling. It is so well done, feel like it deserves a custom tailored suit to cover it. ??