Kraton Help, is this even a Kraton?

[Hippy_68]

Hey guys looking for some help with this, it was bought used and has some issues, was told it was a kraton 6s, if more pics needed let me know, thanks for any help.

 

[Jluther@becoinc]

Hey guys looking for some help with this, it was bought used and has some issues, was told it was a kraton 6s, if more pics needed let me know, thanks for any help.View attachment 316682
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I have never saw a Kraton like that. Maybe someone else has. It would have to be before the V1

 

[Snowmandk]

Judging by the shocks and rear brace, that's a HPI Trophy Truggy, absolutely not a Kraton.

Edit: Yepp, that's it https://www.hpiracing.com/en/kit/107018

 

[King blitz]

If that's a kraton then it's the first one I ever seen like it before .I have a kraton v3 6s and looks nothing like that.the only thing on yours that goes on a kraton would be the wing lol.maybey someone else can chime in and give a definite answer to what the heck you have there.

 

[djrahbee]

I have never saw a Kraton like that. Maybe someone else has. It would have to be before the V1

I was gonna say the same thing. If it is it came out before I got into the hobby

 

[King blitz]

I was gonna say the same thing. If it is it came out before I got into the hobby

Yeah like 1960
That thing looks like it should be in a museum
Looking at it closer the wing is not a kraton wing lol .it's a TYPHON wing so ,from my observation you have a frankstein build.those shocks are to small for a kraton .chassis doesn't match any of the kratons I've seen .your shock towers and arms don't match either .I honestly have no clue ..either way fix what's broken on it throw some wheels and go bash the crap out of it and enjoy your one of kind rig
Found this here by another member.his v1 kraton.

 

[Hippy_68]

Judging by the shocks and rear brace, that's a HPI Trophy Truggy, absolutely not a Kraton.

Edit: Yepp, that's it https://www.hpiracing.com/en/kit/107018

You my friend seem are right, well that sucks!

 

[Tex Koder]

You my friend seem are right, well that sucks!

Hey man..
Don't feel bad.
At least it looks to be in drivable condition.

You got some good aftermarket parts-
Castle motor
Steering servo
ESC?


Have you seen mine...?
Purchased Pre-owned also >>
https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/dumpster-fire-or-a-diamond-in-the-rough.58743/



PS:
Next time when considering a Pre-owned purchase..
Remember to use our AF vehicle Bullsh!t meter/identifier feature.

 

[King blitz]

Tht Typhon wing is the key to tht thing you got there.it's going to make it super dooper fast.like lightning

 

[Hippy_68]

Hey man..
Don't feel bad.
At least it looks to be in drivable condition.

You got some good aftermarket parts-
Castle motor
Steering servo
ESC?


Have you seen mine...?
Purchased Pre-owned also >>
https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/dumpster-fire-or-a-diamond-in-the-rough.58743/



PS:
Next time when considering a Pre-owned purchase..
Remember to use our AF vehicle Bullsh!t meter/identifier feature.

Thanks Brother! It does run, not gonna get used unlees I can see in person from now on or from a reputable source!

 

[snotbottom]

You my friend seem are right, well that sucks!

Dunno about that...
It may not be what you were expecting, but HPI makes some nice stuff!
Selling for around $430 new.

 

[Hippy_68]

Tht Typhon wing is the key to tht thing you got there.it's going to make it super dooper fast.like lightning

That makes it worth it then

 

[Tex Koder]

Based on what I'm seeing in this photo..

That rear wing mount is not correct
(Very likely the previous owner did a MacGruber job... By trying to hamstring a Arrma mount onto a HPI rig)

And is barely hanging on the shock tower with just 2 bolts.

You won't want to do any backflips and land on that wing mount cause you'll likely snap that thing clean off if you land on it funny.

Just a courtesy Heads up..

 

[slick2500]

The HPI Trophy Truggy is decent, it needs Vorza diffs and shocks to make it better. The stock diffs in the Trophy series are sintered metal while the Vorza has machined diff parts.

FWIW Jenny's has parts for the Trophy Truggy. https://jennysrc.com/collections/trophy-truggy-flux-107018

 

[Hippy_68]

Thanks, will keep an eye out but most stuff is sold out
Really appreciate all the feed back guys Thank you!

 

[King blitz]

Based on what I'm seeing in this photo..
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That rear wing mount is not correct
(Very likely the previous owner did a MacGruber job... By trying to hamstring a Arrma mount onto a HPI rig)

And is barely hanging on the shock tower with just 2 bolts.

You won't want to do any backflips and land on that wing mount cause you'll likely snap that thing clean off if you land on it funny.

Just a courtesy Heads up..

That's perfect for standing still on a shelf or anything under 2 mph

 

[Tex Koder]

@hippy68

By the way, if you paid with Paypal they have a Refund Policy if the item is Not what it was described/claimed or false advertisement etc etc.. You might want to see if you can get your money back.

BEFORE You clean up that rig.. to take some more photos of what you received.
Just FYI.

 

[King blitz]

@hippy68

By the way, if you paid with Paypal they have a Refund Policy if the item is Not what it was described/claimed or false advertisement etc etc.. You might want to see if you can get your money back.

BEFORE You clean up that rig.. to take some more photos of what you received.
Just FYI.

This is correct they will reach out to the seller that the customer wants a refund and if the seller does not respond back he gets his money back and gets to keep the item..but he needs to check first if the seller stated in the discription that there are no refunds.if he did then the customer is out of luck .I've been through this before and that's what I've been told .this is why the seller needs to look at all photos in the sellers discription and do his own research before he buys it. @hippy68 should have done was take a snap shots that were provided and posted on here then ask us.
Don't waste time ..get on eBay if that's where you bought it from and contract the seller first.read the discription.make sure he didn't state anything about no refunds.putting a claim on eBay takes time . could be weeks before you get your money back.

 

[Hippy_68]

This is correct they will reach out to the seller that the customer wants a refund and if the seller does not respond back he gets his money back and gets to keep the item..but he needs to check first if the seller stated in the discription that there are no refunds.if he did then the customer is out of luck .I've been through this before and that's what I've been told .this is why the seller needs to look at all photos in the sellers discription and do his own research before he buys it. @hippy68 should have done was take a snap shots that were provided and posted on here then ask us.
Don't waste time ..get on eBay if that's where you bought it from and contract the seller first.read the discription.make sure he didn't state anything about no refunds.putting a claim on eBay takes time . could be weeks before you get your money back.

You are right although it was a buddy that bought it, lesson learned for sure
Unfortunately it was paid with money transfer

 

[Tex Koder]

You are right although it was an EX buddy that bought it, lesson learned for sure
Unfortunately it was paid with money transfer

Fixed