Kraton Double-Check My Build Before Ordering

[oddworld]

Overview: Would you mind checking my build before I place an order?
Just want to confirm I'll have all the parts, everything's compatible, and I'm not missing any fixtures or brackets. Parts list is below.

Kit:

• 1/5 KRATON 4WD EXtreme Bash Roller (ARA5208)
• https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/1-5-kraton-4wd-extreme-bash-roller-black/ARA5208.html

Motor:

• HobbyWing EZRUN MAX 5687-1100kv Motor
• https://www.hobbywingdirect.com/products/max5-combos?variant=18438417743987

ESC:

• HobbyWing Ezrun MAX5 ESC
• https://www.hobbywingdirect.com/products/max5-combos?variant=18438417743987

Servo:

• WH-65KG
• https://www.amazon.com/Power-Scale-Waterproof-WH-65KG-5ive-t/dp/B085W7Z8HB

Pinion:

• Buying both a 27T & 31T (Mod1). Plan to keep the default 47T spur.
• https://www.sagacustomrc.com/store/p87/8mmboremod1pinion.html

Batteries:

• SMC 14.8V 8000mAh 120C hardcase
• https://www.smc-racing.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=67_189&product_id=581

Receiver:

• SR6110AT DSMR 6-Channel AVC
• https://www.horizonhobby.com/produc...c-telemetry-surface-receiver/SPMSR6110AT.html

Transmitter:

• Spektrum DX5C

Please let me know if anything here is incompatible, or if I'm missing anything. I appreciate your time. Thanks.

 

[afreek1000]

All looks pretty good. SMC batteries are arguably the best on the market for the price. I think you’ll be impressed.

Only other thing I’d suggest are M2C overkill driveshaft.

https://m2cracing.net/cars-and-truc...ast-8s-overkill-cvd-outdrive-driveshafts.html

When I purchased my first K8S, the first thing that whent were the CVDs on day one.

Stock up on arms they break all the time.

 

[Robbbbbb66]

Highly recommend RPM a arms front and rear.
Looks like a great build and everything should be compatible.
I've had very bad luck with that receiver , 5 dead out of the box under warranty claims for the same vehicle.
This radio combo has been very reliable for me : https://jennysrc.com/products/arrma...um-slt3-ara7604v2?_pos=2&_sid=378f942bf&_ss=r

 

[arrma only fans]

I like the xlx 2 and 800kv combo more than the max 5 combo

 

[afreek1000]

Rpm arms are okay……but with EXB model, they take some fooling around with (hint Dremel work) To make the shock ends fit properly.

Also the swaybar connection is not the greatest. I personally stick with stock arms in the summer. But deal with the RPM issues in the winter because they are indeed more flexible.

Just something to think about

 

[oddworld]

All looks pretty good. SMC batteries are arguably the best on the market for the price. I think you’ll be impressed.

Only other thing I’d suggest are M2C overkill driveshaft.

https://m2cracing.net/cars-and-truc...ast-8s-overkill-cvd-outdrive-driveshafts.html

When I purchased my first K8S, the first thing that whent were the CVDs on day one.

Stock up on arms they break all the time.

Are these the dogbones that connect the diff to the wheel hubs? Are the original ones that weak?

 

[3x9rtse]

Mine is the RTR V1 , but that's what I put in for electronics in mine : HW Max 5 , 5687 1100kv , 27t pinion , Futaba 3PV radio , Hoovo 7200mah 120c Batteries , it is a great combo although a lot of others prefer the 800kv . With this combo on the 27 / 47 mine pulled 54-55mph , bash til LVC with no motor fan 140-150 for temp . Very conservative IMO . I have a lot of fun with this truck / combo !!!
You didn't mention the M2C ESC plate to mount the HW Max 5 . Also very easy to set up with the Program card .

 

[afreek1000]

Are these the dogbones that connect the diff to the wheel hubs? Are the original ones that weak?

Yes, especially with a large 800 KV motor. Massive torque going to the tires and unfortunately the pins are the weak point but I’ve actually snap the balls off the end also. Many others have had ongoing issues with the CVD‘s also.

 

[oddworld]

Yes, especially with a large 800 KV motor. Massive torque going to the tires and unfortunately the pins are the weak point but I’ve actually snap the balls off the end also. Many others have had ongoing issues with the CVD‘s also.

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Wow - that's incredible. Appreciate the heads' up. I ordered the M2C overkill version.

 

[cazrack]

Do you know how much youre build will cost?

 

[afreek1000]

He’ll definitely need to go to the bank and get approved for a loan.

 

[oddworld]

Buy now... worry later. Also, I've been saving for nearly a year.

 

[whitesock]

I am in the process of building a Kraton 8s. Using m2c chassis and steering rack. Vitavon steering couplers. Fast Eddie bearings. Some parts from RCJENNY. Stock center and rear drive shafts. Not sure on motor amd ESC.

 

[oddworld]

How's my meshing look? Pictures are between spur and pinion.

 

[hobo]

look too loose to me them

 

[oddworld]

Tightened it. This look better?

 

[afreek1000]

Yup, a tad loose.

 

[hobo]

Tightened it. This look better?View attachment 192170

that looks better just a small tik tok you want

 

[afreek1000]

You can also listen to the sound it makes while running it. What I like to do is turn it upside down and give it some throttle if it has a slight “ring”coming from the pinion and spur that is good. If it sounds like it’s grinding they are too tight.

 

[Jon NC RC]

Do you know how much youre build will cost?

I don't know about his build but I know that my build utilized a $100 off discount on the K8 EXB, the max 5 with 1100 KV, same servo is this thread, pinion, and Dumbo RC 6-channel transmitter receiver combo. 2 CNHL 8000 mAh 4s batteries on sale..... Odds and ends parts, 8mm anti spark plugs, thread lock, have not gotten the big beefy drive shafts yet and that's not included in the price. I did not have to pay sales tax so I think I got by on about the cheapest you can possibly get with around $1,300.

Regular price rig, throw on sales tax, $1500.

Fancier stuff, $2000 can disappear easy.

I was fortunate..... @joostin420 had one for sale here on the forum and I snagged it