Kraton Finally got my EXB!

[loppydog]

Hi guys. I finally got my Kraton EXB today and I am currently putting it together. I am using the Hobbywing Max6 combo running 6S.

I am trying to figure out if got the new updated diffs or if I should disassemble mine to look for issues. I actually would love to know if I have open/limited slip diffs and how it even affects handling. I tried to do some research but got a little confused. I read somewhere that if the tires rotate opposite each other its open. If they rotate the same its limited slip. Not sure if that is true, but both my front and rears rotate opposite. I am hoping someone might be able to clarify for me what I have, and what, if anything, I should do before making the first run. Thanks!

 

[steveoooo]

It only happened if a pic gets posted

 

[loppydog]

Lol. Here ya go!

 

[steveoooo]

Beastmode!!!

 

[Jamart85]

Hi guys. I finally got my Kraton EXB today and I am currently putting it together. I am using the Hobbywing Max6 combo running 6S.

I am trying to figure out if got the new updated diffs or if I should disassemble mine to look for issues. I actually would love to know if I have open/limited slip diffs and how it even affects handling. I tried to do some research but got a little confused. I read somewhere that if the tires rotate opposite each other its open. If they rotate the same its limited slip. Not sure if that is true, but both my front and rears rotate opposite. I am hoping someone might be able to clarify for me what I have, and what, if anything, I should do before making the first run. Thanks!

More than likely it's a second batch and has limited slip in all the diffs. The tire thing would be correct if it was a true limited slip. Don't over think it.

The rear has the LSDs in the minimum effect settings. Check your diff oil level and let it rip!

 

[LuigiMain]

Both tires only spin the same direction when the diff is locked when you're spinning one tire with your hand.

LSD locks up when one tire is spinning too much... Someone correct me if I'm wrong lol.

 

[Jamart85]

Oh and if you don't like how it handles, you can purchase the shims to open the rear diff, comes with enough shims to do 3 https://www.arrma-rc.com/part/ARA311094

 

[loppydog]

Thanks guys. Mine actually came with shims, but I would have to check to see if they are the ones you linked to. I will check the diff fluid level. But if I find them to be low, I suppose I would need to locate some. Sounds like most places are out of diff fluid. I may have to make a trip to the hobby shop tomorrow

 

[Jamart85]

Thanks guys. Mine actually came with shims, but I would have to check to see if they are the ones you linked to. I will check the diff fluid level. But if I find them to be low, I suppose I would need to locate some. Sounds like most places are out of diff fluid. I may have to make a trip to the hobby shop tomorrow

The shims that came with the EXB go on the outside of the diff by the ring gear in between the diff bearing and diff case.

I believe it comes with an exploded view pic of where they go

 

[loppydog]

Gotcha. I haven't got that far into the build yet, hopefully tomorrow.

 

[ChemEng]

200k diff fluid seems to be available... would it be ok to use that to top it off?