Kraton Just picked up my First Arrma Kraton ! My Thoughts

[slick2500]

I've done so much reading, I've even accidentally necroed a few threads.
I've actually only ever started 2 threads on here. I should start one for my Outcast.

 

[Sully_]

So far for upgrades i'v purchased the Voltage Hobbies Aluminum Servo mount, and the Hot Racing center diff mount. I can already tell you that the aluminum servo mount is a MUST!. Once the hot racing center diff mount comes in i will update on that. Also picked up some different weight diff oils. Planning on running 30k front/ 80k center / 15k Rear. Once all this stuff is fully installed i will update with some pictures and some videos to show you guys how it turned out ! . As much as i dislike RTR vehicles, i'm having a blast upgrading this thing. Planning on upgrading the shocks next for sure. are there any other must haves in terms of upgrades that you guys can think on the top of your head ?

 

[Hypnotoad]

Mainly the servo mount. I also got the Hot Racing aluminum chasis braces on mine. Snapped the stock rear one by accidentally plowing into a curb backwards. I also have the Tekno shocks. They're nice.

 

[KrazyKraton14]

ok. ill shim the diffs eventually when im forced to take this thing apart. Its been forever since iv taken a car apart, i don't really wanna mess with it to much. If you have a tutorial video link then maybe ill give it a shot. What exactly does that do ?

Also, with those batteries, Do they fit side by side in the tray ? or do you stack them ?
I was looking at these ones here.
http://www.smc-racing.net/index.php?route=product/product&path=67_99&product_id=465

Also going to order that servo mount from Tower, Its backordered but should be in stock soon. Should i keep the stock servo ? or is there a better option for a not so crazy price.

Thanks for the help man !

You can run 6s 9200's brick I changed my straps also to better heavy duty ones

Mod bug i see you started now. Good luck.
Btw i haven't shimmed my diffs. Its a mix review on them. So far non on my diff are shimmed after replacing front diff n rears to new ones due to spur gear tooths were missing.

so now I play with tons of batteries
6x 3s 6700 90c
1x 6s 9200 90c
4x 8s 6700 90c
2x 8s 9200 90c

 

[chevys10zr2003]

You can run 6s 9200's brick I changed my straps also to better heavy duty ones

Mod bug i see you started now. Good luck.
Btw i haven't shimmed my diffs. Its a mix review on them. So far non on my diff are shimmed after replacing front diff n rears to new ones due to spur gear tooths were missing.

so now I play with tons of batteries
6x 3s 6700 90c
1x 6s 9200 90c
4x 8s 6700 90c
2x 8s 9200 90c

What brands are your 8s batteries and how big are they?

 

[Sully_]

Picked up the hot racing motor mount and center diff mount. Read some things about needing shims to keep the spur from having some sort of play. Can anyone verify this that has both. And what are your experiences with the setup. From the looks of it the motor mount will make setting the gear mesh far easier then the stock mount. Would love to hear you guys opinions on these upgrades

 

[Sully_]

All new Avid Bearings installed .. All the diffs are shimmed , 30k front /80k center / 15k rear , RPM front bumper, T-Bone Rear bumper, PL Badlands on desperado rims. Just waiting on a couple of shims to come in the mail for the center diff mount and we should be bulletproof . (hopefully)... All in a days work lol.

 

[Sully_]

Been putting this thing through the paces. Shes a BEAST. Made a bunch of upgrades and shes runnin like a champ. Check out my video of some of the upgrades i'v done.