Kraton My Build in details + paint job photos! but is it still a K8S?!

[madf78]

I wanted to share my build with some links and photos for who might be interested (or for inspiration)

• PRPRE005 Raminator Monster Truck PM1373 70kg Servo https://www.primalrc.com/product-prpre005
• Hobby Wing EZrun Max 5 https://www.hobbywing.com/goods.php?id=655&filter_attr=5456.6908.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0
• Hobby Wing 56113SL 800kV
• 34T/34T pionion and spool from the limitless spoor gear (ARA310944)
• Flysky Noble FS-NB4 (www.aliexpress.com)
• 4xTemp sensors FS-CTM01 (Batteries, ESC & Motor)
• 1x Voltage sensors FS-CVT01
• m2c 3253 ARRMA KRATON 8 S 8MM SHAFT SIZE MOTOR MOUNT SLIDE https://m2cracing.net/60-arrma-kraton-8s
• m2c 3254 ARRMA LARGE PINION GEAR SLIDE
• m2c 3250 ARRMA KRATON 8 S MOTOR MOUNT
• m2c 3200 ARRMA KRATON 8S CHASSIS KIT
• m2c 3280 ARRMA S8 MAXX 5 ESC ADAPTOR PLATE
• m2c 3230 ARRMA 8S 20 MM ORING SHOCK PISTONS
• m2c 3215 ARRMA MOTOR MOUNT FRONT BRACE SUPPORT BRACKET
• m2c 3235 ARRMA 8S FRONT SHOCK SHAFT
• 20mi central ddiff oil
• 1 mill front diff oil
• 500k rear diff oil
• 45wt shocks oil
• Traxxas XMaxx from bumber TRX7735
• Custom Body paint (3 week of work!)
• M2C 3225 ARRMA SERVO SAVER AXLE
• M2C 3236 ARRMA 8S REAR SHOCK SHAFTS
• M2C 3285 ARRMA 8S FRONT HINGE PIN SUPPORT BLOCKS
• M2C 3290 ARRMA 8S REAR HINGE PIN SUPPORT BLOCK KIT

Still on the list of future orders

• Jims Cermamic Hybrid Bearing (https://jimsbearings.com/collections/arrma-complete-bearing-kits/products/arrma-kraton-8s-blx)
• Proline Trencher 4.3" Pro-Loc All Terrain Tires Mounted

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It all started with this!

Thank you!

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[Primarrma]

I can't believe how hard core you went on the paint job, excellent result, you must be happy with that!!! Congrats on the build, how does it drive?

 

[madf78]

I can't believe how hard core you went on the paint job, excellent result, you must be happy with that!!! Congrats on the build, how does it drive?

This is my first painting job by the way! It could have been better but I am very proud.
It drives marvelously, tons of torque, wheelies at will, and hits somewhere over 60mph!
Looking to try a 34t/39t then maybe a 39t/39t. will let you know.
P.S: Difficult to control at high speed, better be in an open area with no one around.

 

[Boodaggy]

Looks good! Damn good!

You are running a 34t pinion and spur? A 39t pinion and spur wouldn't change the results. It's still a 1:1 ratio. A 34/39 setup would be slower on top end, better low end torque.

How are your temps?

 

[KevinC]

Nice rig dude!

 

[madf78]

Looks good! Damn good!

You are running a 34t pinion and spur? A 39t pinion and spur wouldn't change the results. It's still a 1:1 ratio. A 34/39 setup would be slower on top end, better low end torque.

How are your temps?

Yes I am running a 34t pinion and 34t spur.
Gotcha! thank you for the info. Just for my understanding if 1:1 ratio wont make any difference, hypothetically speaking, would 17t pinion and 17t spur get the same results?
As for temp, I am not hitting the thresholds I set on the sensors based on the manufacturers requirements (out of memory, 85°c motor, 80°c esc and 70°c batteries). I do double test the temps now and then using an infra sensor and it is usually around 60-65°c for most.

Nice rig dude!

Tx

 

[Boodaggy]

Yes I am running a 34t pinion and 34t spur.
Gotcha! thank you for the info. Just for my understanding if 1:1 ratio wont make any difference, hypothetically speaking, would 17t pinion and 17t spur get the same results?
As for temp, I am not hitting the thresholds I set on the sensors based on the manufacturers requirements (out of memory, 85°c motor, 80°c esc and 70°c batteries). I do double test the temps now and then using an infra sensor and it is usually around 60-65°c for most.

Tx

That is correct. 17t pinion and 17t spur paired together will have the same 1:1 ratio that a 34/34 would. You may gain an insignificant amount of performance by going with the smaller gears due to less rotating mass. But probably wouldn't notice it. It would move your motor closer to center which is usually a good thing for handling though.

 

[madf78]

That is correct. 17t pinion and 17t spur paired together will have the same 1:1 ratio that a 34/34 would. You may gain an insignificant amount of performance by going with the smaller gears due to less rotating mass. But probably wouldn't notice it. It would move your motor closer to center which is usually a good thing for handling though.

Thank you for the informative instruction I will stick with the 34t/34t then. Less spending

 

[Boodaggy]

Thank you for the informative instruction I will stick with the 34t/34t then. Less spending

Now you want to worry about spending? Lol nice build man!

 

[madf78]

Now you want to worry about spending? Lol nice build man!

Hahaha! I should other wise it will never stop

 

[bicketybam]

Awesome paint job!

 

[Niz55]

Damn bro did you say 500k shock oil?

 

[madf78]

Damn bro did you say 500k shock oil?

Yep (42.5wt exactly)

 

[Niz55]

Ahh you meant CST. In your first post you put 500k.

 

[NewSensei]

This is my first painting job by the way! It could have been better but I am very proud.
It drives marvelously, tons of torque, wheelies at will, and hits somewhere over 60mph!
Looking to try a 34t/39t then maybe a 39t/39t. will let you know.
P.S: Difficult to control at high speed, better be in an open area with no one around.

This was your first time doing a paint job like this?! That is amazing, it looks like something people with years of experience do so of it really is your first time that's extra amazing (still amazing even if it weren't your first)

 

[madf78]

This was your first time doing a paint job like this?! That is amazing, it looks like something people with years of experience do so of it really is your first time that's extra amazing (still amazing even if it weren't your first)

Honestly, it is my absolute first time
Not to brag about it or to show off. it contains errors and could be done better but yeah I was not expecting to succeed. Though it worked, even though I did many thing wrong, like painting the darkest colors last.
It took me about 3 weeks of researching how to paint, YouTube, tutorials, then looking for designs that I like and that represent the family members, then planing then....And here we are.
I am very happy, and even happier that people like it too.
Thank you for the compliments.

Ahh you meant CST. In your first post you put 500k.

Oops my bad
I will correct that

 

[PaulB90]

I can't believe how hard core you went on the paint job, excellent result, you must be happy with that!!! Congrats on the build, how does it drive?

Wow @madf78 that is bad ass man!!!! I love it!!!! But yes on mine so far I spent about 1,650 not done yet by any means hahaha!!! I love the paint job you did and the extra support you did under the body thats awesome I need to do something like that as well asap before it's too late haha!!

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I wanted to share my build with some links and photos for who might be interested (or for inspiration)

• PRPRE005 Raminator Monster Truck PM1373 70kg Servo https://www.primalrc.com/product-prpre005
• Hobby Wing EZrun Max 5 https://www.hobbywing.com/goods.php?id=655&filter_attr=5456.6908.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0
• Hobby Wing 56113SL 800kV
• 34T/34T pionion and spool from the limitless spoor gear (ARA310944)
• Flysky Noble FS-NB4 (www.aliexpress.com)
• 4xTemp sensors FS-CTM01 (Batteries, ESC & Motor)
• 1x Voltage sensors FS-CVT01
• m2c 3253 ARRMA KRATON 8 S 8MM SHAFT SIZE MOTOR MOUNT SLIDE https://m2cracing.net/60-arrma-kraton-8s
• m2c 3254 ARRMA LARGE PINION GEAR SLIDE
• m2c 3250 ARRMA KRATON 8 S MOTOR MOUNT
• m2c 3200 ARRMA KRATON 8S CHASSIS KIT
• m2c 3280 ARRMA S8 MAXX 5 ESC ADAPTOR PLATE
• m2c 3230 ARRMA 8S 20 MM ORING SHOCK PISTONS
• m2c 3215 ARRMA MOTOR MOUNT FRONT BRACE SUPPORT BRACKET
• m2c 3235 ARRMA 8S FRONT SHOCK SHAFT
• 20mi central ddiff oil
• 1 mill front diff oil
• 500k rear diff oil
• 45wt shocks oil
• Traxxas XMaxx from bumber TRX7735
• Custom Body paint (3 week of work!)

On the list of future orders

• Jims Cermamic Hybrid Bearing (https://jimsbearings.com/collections/arrma-complete-bearing-kits/products/arrma-kraton-8s-blx)
• M2C 3225 ARRMA SERVO SAVER AXLE
• M2C 3236 ARRMA 8S REAR SHOCK SHAFTS
• M2C 3285 ARRMA 8S FRONT HINGE PIN SUPPORT BLOCKS
• M2C 3290 ARRMA 8S REAR HINGE PIN SUPPORT BLOCK KIT

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It all started with this!
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@madf78 was putting the Xmaxx bumper on it difficult??? I want to do that as well or something similar maybe a t-bone aluminum one instead not really sure yet!? Also I need to do one on the back possibly

 

[Sandracer_NL]

• PRPRE005 Raminator Monster Truck PM1373 70kg Servo https://www.primalrc.com/product-prpre005
• Hobby Wing EZrun Max 5 https://www.hobbywing.com/goods.php?id=655&filter_attr=5456.6908.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0
• Hobby Wing 56113SL 800kV
• 34T/34T pionion and spool from the limitless spoor gear (ARA310944)
• Flysky Noble FS-NB4 (www.aliexpress.com)
• 4xTemp sensors FS-CTM01 (Batteries, ESC & Motor)
• 1x Voltage sensors FS-CVT01
• m2c 3253 ARRMA KRATON 8 S 8MM SHAFT SIZE MOTOR MOUNT SLIDE https://m2cracing.net/60-arrma-kraton-8s
• m2c 3254 ARRMA LARGE PINION GEAR SLIDE
• m2c 3250 ARRMA KRATON 8 S MOTOR MOUNT
• m2c 3200 ARRMA KRATON 8S CHASSIS KIT
• m2c 3280 ARRMA S8 MAXX 5 ESC ADAPTOR PLATE
• m2c 3230 ARRMA 8S 20 MM ORING SHOCK PISTONS
• m2c 3215 ARRMA MOTOR MOUNT FRONT BRACE SUPPORT BRACKET
• m2c 3235 ARRMA 8S FRONT SHOCK SHAFT
• 20mi central ddiff oil
• 1 mill front diff oil
• 500k rear diff oil
• 45wt shocks oil
• Traxxas XMaxx from bumber TRX7735
• Custom Body paint (3 week of work!)

• Jims Cermamic Hybrid Bearing (https://jimsbearings.com/collections/arrma-complete-bearing-kits/products/arrma-kraton-8s-blx)
• M2C 3225 ARRMA SERVO SAVER AXLE
• M2C 3236 ARRMA 8S REAR SHOCK SHAFTS
• M2C 3285 ARRMA 8S FRONT HINGE PIN SUPPORT BLOCKS
• M2C 3290 ARRMA 8S REAR HINGE PIN SUPPORT BLOCK KIT

So you are planning to keep it relatively stock?
No seriously, awesome job man

 

[madf78]

Wow @madf78 that is bad ass man!!!! I love it!!!! But yes on mine so far I spent about 1,650 not done yet by any means hahaha!!! I love the paint job you did and the extra support you did under the body thats awesome I need to do something like that as well asap before it's too late haha!!

@madf78 was putting the Xmaxx bumper on it difficult??? I want to do that as well or something similar maybe a t-bone aluminum one instead not really sure yet!? Also I need to do one on the back possibly

Not difficult at all and works pretty good (been tested on several occasion). it is straight forward and relatively cheap compared (check the photo) and I guess better than aluminum one that risks to brakes some more expensive behind it (my 2 cents)

So you are planning to keep it relatively stock?
No seriously, awesome job man

Tx man!
And yes I was planning on keeping it stock but most essential parts got bent or broke over use

 

[PaulB90]

Not difficult at all and works pretty good (been tested on several occasion). it is straight forward and relatively cheap compared (check the photo) and I guess better than aluminum one that risks to brakes some more expensive behind it (my 2 cents)

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Tx man!
And yes I was planning on keeping it stock but most essential parts got bent or broke over use

Yea that is what I keep hearing about anything aluminum lol that sucks oh well lol so, did you drill out the front holes of the Xmaxx bumper since they don't go all the way through or how did you do it I'm curious and what size nuts, washers and bolts did you use?? @madf78