Kraton Motor and ESC Upgrades

[Jake seddon]

Hello im new to RC. Purchased a kraton 6s v4 a couple of months ago... I Absolutely love it ! Its kept me occupied through the lockdown anyway. Just looking to start to upgrade a few things. Any advise on motor and esc upgrades ? Also where can I get a decent motor heat sync fan and aliminum upgrades in the UK ? Custom upgrades are out of stock and I don't want to ship from US and pay customs charges.

I have aliminum chassis braces and servo mount RPM front and rear bumper but no hing pin holders as custom upgrades are out of stock. Wanting to make it as bullet proof as possible. Would like a bit more speed but for bashing mainly with speed runs and racing with Freinds accasionaly.

Any feed back welcome.

 

[Woodentop]

Hobbywing 4985 combo?

 

[Jake seddon]

Hobbywing 4985 combo?

Thaks for your input. Whats the best heat sync fan for this. Struggling to find a decent one in the uk.

 

[Yas]

Hobbywing 4985 combo?

Thaks for your input. Whats the best heat sync fan for this. Struggling to find a decent one in the uk.

That's what I've got. I'm also in the UK, but regardless of where you are, I'm 99% sure there isn't an aftermarket heat sink for this 4985 motor

So what I ended up doing was using this Hobbywing fan (HW86080130) without the heat sink (it was too tight and warped a lot when I tried to fit it but some people have) and zip tied it in such a way that it doesn't slide on the motor when jumping. It definitely helps to keep it cool too

I've got an upgrade list for my rig on here if you want to check it out:

https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/arrma-notorious-6s-build-log-full-upgrade-list.23182/

 

[Jake seddon]

That's what I've got. I'm also in the UK, but regardless of where you are, I'm 99% sure there isn't an aftermarket heat sink for this 4985 motor

So what I ended up doing was using this Hobbywing fan (HW86080130) without the heat sink (it was too tight and warped a lot when I tried to fit it but some people have) and zip tied it in such a way that it doesn't slide on the motor when jumping. It definitely helps to keep it cool too

View attachment 84561

I've got an upgrade list for my rig on here if you want to check it out:

https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/arrma-notorious-6s-build-log-full-upgrade-list.23182/

That looks like a beast thanks for the advise much appreciated

That's what I've got. I'm also in the UK, but regardless of where you are, I'm 99% sure there isn't an aftermarket heat sink for this 4985 motor

So what I ended up doing was using this Hobbywing fan (HW86080130) without the heat sink (it was too tight and warped a lot when I tried to fit it but some people have) and zip tied it in such a way that it doesn't slide on the motor when jumping. It definitely helps to keep it cool too

View attachment 84561

I've got an upgrade list for my rig on here if you want to check it out:

https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/arrma-notorious-6s-build-log-full-upgrade-list.23182/
[/QUOTEGoing to have a look through and see whats available.

That's what I've got. I'm also in the UK, but regardless of where you are, I'm 99% sure there isn't an aftermarket heat sink for this 4985 motor

So what I ended up doing was using this Hobbywing fan (HW86080130) without the heat sink (it was too tight and warped a lot when I tried to fit it but some people have) and zip tied it in such a way that it doesn't slide on the motor when jumping. It definitely helps to keep it cool too

View attachment 84561

I've got an upgrade list for my rig on here if you want to check it out:

https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/arrma-notorious-6s-build-log-full-upgrade-list.23182/

That looks awesome. Thanks for the advise much appreciated. Going to have a look whats available.

 

[Homey]

For the budget minded basher, maybe you could up the pinion size and macgyver a motor fan with zip ties while you wait for the perfect deal online. 4th of July is approaching and I guessing amain, tower, and hobbyking will be having decent discounts. After this, next big sale time is Black Friday in November. Being an old fart myself, these events occur like clockwork year after year. Hope this helps youngin’

 

[Jake seddon]

Was thinking that

For the budget minded basher, maybe you could up the pinion size and macgyver a motor fan with zip ties while you wait for the perfect deal online. 4th of July is approaching and I guessing amain, tower, and hobbyking will be having decent discounts. After this, next big sale time is Black Friday in November. Being an old fart myself, these events occur like clockwork year after year. Hope this helps youngin’

Might take a look at that. After you've bought the car, charger and a couple of sets of batteries with a few standards upgrades your over £1000. Not to fussed on budgeting but i definitely like a good bargin being a yorkshire lad ?.