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I though I'd start a thread where I can document my Kraton V4 (blue)
It is brand new so nothing wild and exciting YET
To start off my story I got into RC again a few years ago after a friend showed me a Rustler VXL that he had picked up. Last time I was into RC was before LiPo batteries were available so I ran mostly Nitro on-road cars. After seeing the new generation of RC cars I had to get one. My interest has always been speed and going fast. I began with a Slash 2wd on 3s which was lots of fun, but under braking it was horrid (dragging the back tires). This lead me to getting a Slash 4x4 used on eBay that was a speed runner. It was setup with MIP axles, Castle 2200kv Mamaba monster 2 setup along with all the aluminum upgrades. It was lots of fun and very fast. ( I hit 81mph on 3s and was capable of 100+ on 6s)
I got the chance to drive an 8s XMaxx and just had to buy one. I found a good deal on eBay with some upgrades like the Max5 ESC and Leopard 58 series 1340kv motor, and 1/5 Rovan/hostile wheels. As received I was hitting 65mph. I did some changes and eventually got it up to 72.5mph. Last I checked it is the worlds 2nd fastest XMaxx. Tried a TP 5670 motor and Castle XL-X and had tons of power, but never did a speed run with that combo.
Video here of a 70.3 mph run with on screen mph from my GoPro (pretty cool trick for RC videos)
I ended up getting very frustrated with this RC because a set of 1/5 wheels/tires was around $175.00 and I just couldn't justify those sort of costs long term.
I put it up for sale and got a 4Tec 2.0 that was built up with a MMX and TP Power 4040 cm. I hit 65mph on 2s and would be in the 120+ range if I had good roads to drive it on.
I say all this to get to the point that I came to realize I didn't have the proper roads around here to run faster than about 80mph (if the car/tires was large enough to handle the bumps)
I was searching for the "best" do it all RC car that could go relatively fast around 60-70mph, handle rough roads, drive /handle well (possibly some drifting), and also do some off road jumping. As you can tell this lead me to the Arrma Kraton. Initially I wanted to buy used to save money, but used prices were always close to new on eBay. Also I had some experiences buying used where many issues existed with differentials or stripped screws. I bought new and got a V4 Kraton in Blue.
Here she is new (nearly the width of the X-Maxx I had)
Out with my old 2wd Slash that is now my Son's and converted to a "monster Slash"
So far I am very happy with it. Waiting on my 6s LiPo to arrive.
Already swapped in a Futaba radio system and a Traxxas 15t spur gear, but will likely try bigger. I have a new MM2 esc sitting on the shelf with a Castle 2200kv but waiting to see how it drives on 6s. (not real happy with the ESC tuning so far)
I am not sure if I'll end up swapping in a larger motor like the TP4070 and a XLX or Max5 esc, but it is very possible. Still getting a feel for the RC and deciding what changes I'll make to it. One thing I have learned over the years of modifying RC cars is that too much aluminum parts and larger motors absolutely ruin the driving feel of the car. When modifying my Slash 4x4 it was around 12 lbs and broke constantly! Light weight is always a good thing when talking RCs.
It is brand new so nothing wild and exciting YET
To start off my story I got into RC again a few years ago after a friend showed me a Rustler VXL that he had picked up. Last time I was into RC was before LiPo batteries were available so I ran mostly Nitro on-road cars. After seeing the new generation of RC cars I had to get one. My interest has always been speed and going fast. I began with a Slash 2wd on 3s which was lots of fun, but under braking it was horrid (dragging the back tires). This lead me to getting a Slash 4x4 used on eBay that was a speed runner. It was setup with MIP axles, Castle 2200kv Mamaba monster 2 setup along with all the aluminum upgrades. It was lots of fun and very fast. ( I hit 81mph on 3s and was capable of 100+ on 6s)
I got the chance to drive an 8s XMaxx and just had to buy one. I found a good deal on eBay with some upgrades like the Max5 ESC and Leopard 58 series 1340kv motor, and 1/5 Rovan/hostile wheels. As received I was hitting 65mph. I did some changes and eventually got it up to 72.5mph. Last I checked it is the worlds 2nd fastest XMaxx. Tried a TP 5670 motor and Castle XL-X and had tons of power, but never did a speed run with that combo.
Video here of a 70.3 mph run with on screen mph from my GoPro (pretty cool trick for RC videos)
I ended up getting very frustrated with this RC because a set of 1/5 wheels/tires was around $175.00 and I just couldn't justify those sort of costs long term.
I put it up for sale and got a 4Tec 2.0 that was built up with a MMX and TP Power 4040 cm. I hit 65mph on 2s and would be in the 120+ range if I had good roads to drive it on.
I say all this to get to the point that I came to realize I didn't have the proper roads around here to run faster than about 80mph (if the car/tires was large enough to handle the bumps)
I was searching for the "best" do it all RC car that could go relatively fast around 60-70mph, handle rough roads, drive /handle well (possibly some drifting), and also do some off road jumping. As you can tell this lead me to the Arrma Kraton. Initially I wanted to buy used to save money, but used prices were always close to new on eBay. Also I had some experiences buying used where many issues existed with differentials or stripped screws. I bought new and got a V4 Kraton in Blue.
Here she is new (nearly the width of the X-Maxx I had)
Out with my old 2wd Slash that is now my Son's and converted to a "monster Slash"
So far I am very happy with it. Waiting on my 6s LiPo to arrive.
Already swapped in a Futaba radio system and a Traxxas 15t spur gear, but will likely try bigger. I have a new MM2 esc sitting on the shelf with a Castle 2200kv but waiting to see how it drives on 6s. (not real happy with the ESC tuning so far)
I am not sure if I'll end up swapping in a larger motor like the TP4070 and a XLX or Max5 esc, but it is very possible. Still getting a feel for the RC and deciding what changes I'll make to it. One thing I have learned over the years of modifying RC cars is that too much aluminum parts and larger motors absolutely ruin the driving feel of the car. When modifying my Slash 4x4 it was around 12 lbs and broke constantly! Light weight is always a good thing when talking RCs.