Kraton First Time Bashing, Didn’t Break Too Much…

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Today was the first time we actually went bashing and found a huge jump maybe 6 feet high and sent some trucks flying. We were using a Kraton v5 6s and a Traxxas Sledge.

The Sledge was more aggressive and would flip much easier. I punched a hole through the body on this one.

The Kraton was more stable and smooth. I broke the spoiler off of this one. Does anyone know where to get the big screws for the spoiler? I may need a base too since the screws are sheered off. Couldn’t find it on Jenny’s rc.

Oh we also were driving a 6s typhon and it couldn’t flip but maybe that’s because the battery was a 3s. Not sure if it SHOULD be jumping and flipping. Also fun.

Lastly, I couldn’t help the thought that maybe a Notorius is in my future. Flipping is fun!
 
Today was the first time we actually went bashing and found a huge jump maybe 6 feet high and sent some trucks flying. We were using a Kraton v5 6s and a Traxxas Sledge.

The Sledge was more aggressive and would flip much easier. I punched a hole through the body on this one.

The Kraton was more stable and smooth. I broke the spoiler off of this one. Does anyone know where to get the big screws for the spoiler? I may need a base too since the screws are sheered off. Couldn’t find it on Jenny’s rc.

Oh we also were driving a 6s typhon and it couldn’t flip but maybe that’s because the battery was a 3s. Not sure if it SHOULD be jumping and flipping. Also fun.

Lastly, I couldn’t help the thought that maybe a Notorius is in my future. Flipping is fun!
Sounds like you had some fun!
One of the best upgrades for the Kraton....a great wing mount.
 
Stock wing mounts are brittle. I 3d printed some of my own out of tpu and they worked well, but the tpu I used was pretty soft so they were a little floppy. I ended up with a set of RPM on my V1 EXB. I still keep my 3d printed ones as backup.
https://rpmrcproducts.com/shop/chassis-components/chassis-accessories/arrma-durango-wing-mounts/

For the screws they're just m3 20mm button screws. I just buy the cheap stainless assortments from Amazon so I'll usually have something that works when I snap one.

Also I might be wrong, but the 3d printed Mango posted look like they are for the V6 I don't they'll they'll work on a V5.

Edit: Also the M2C mounts will save the bulkheads on tail landings. They're annoying to install and remove, but not as bad as replacing bulkheads.
https://m2cracing.net/shop/shop.php...AVE-SERIES-REAR-SHOCK-TOWER-BRACE/p/478044788
 
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Stock wing mounts are brittle. I 3d printed some of my own out of tpu and they worked well, but the tpu I used was pretty soft so they were a little floppy. I ended up with a set of RPM on my V1 EXB. I still keep my 3d printed ones as backup.
https://rpmrcproducts.com/shop/chassis-components/chassis-accessories/arrma-durango-wing-mounts/

For the screws they're just m3 20mm button screws. I just buy the cheap stainless assortments from Amazon so I'll usually have something that works when I snap one.

Also I might be wrong, but the 3d printed Mango posted look like they are for the V6 I don't they'll they'll work on a V5.

Edit: Also the M2C mounts will save the bulkheads on tail landings. They're annoying to install and remove, but not as bad as replacing bulkheads.
https://m2cracing.net/shop/shop.php...AVE-SERIES-REAR-SHOCK-TOWER-BRACE/p/478044788
Super helpful.

Do you remember where you found the stl file for the 3d printed wing mounts? I’m not finding anything but maybe I’m using the wrong words.
 
Lastly, I couldn’t help the thought that maybe a Notorius is in my future. Flipping is fun!

I can confirm you would certainly love a 6s notorious. You sound like me with the jumping and flips- notorious is absolutely perfect for it. One heck of a wild ride.
 
Today was the first time we actually went bashing and found a huge jump maybe 6 feet high and sent some trucks flying. We were using a Kraton v5 6s and a Traxxas Sledge.

The Sledge was more aggressive and would flip much easier. I punched a hole through the body on this one.

The Kraton was more stable and smooth. I broke the spoiler off of this one. Does anyone know where to get the big screws for the spoiler? I may need a base too since the screws are sheered off. Couldn’t find it on Jenny’s rc.

Oh we also were driving a 6s typhon and it couldn’t flip but maybe that’s because the battery was a 3s. Not sure if it SHOULD be jumping and flipping. Also fun.

Lastly, I couldn’t help the thought that maybe a Notorius is in my future. Flipping is fun!
take your shock tower off and you should be able to see the ends of the sheared of screws get some mole grips on the ends and screw them out. get screws from model shop (y)
 
I’ve been trying to read if it’s much different than the last revision notorious. Good to hear that.

The new notorious comes with some great options now. 7075 chassis i believe is one of them.
If you were to price the parts to get a v5 to the same soec as the v6, you'd be spending quite a bit more for the parts then just buying the v6.

I have a v5 but Mines got the m2c treatment. I bent my stock chassis but I like to jump dumb high.. bent the stock chassis while running the m2c chassis braces 😂
Went to the m2c chassis and it is an absolute tank.

If I were going to choose between a new v5 or v6 it'd be the v6 for sure. Only downside to me is the clipless body. Not a fan of it myself. It's going to be flying high and landing hard- clips are more secure to me.
 
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