Hello guys, I believe this is my first post on the forum, despite being a member for years...... (maybe not, looks like I have posted!)
Ive always wanted to get an Arrma, but for whatever reason its never happened.
I recently got back in to the hobby after a few years out, and got a Traxxas Rustler 4x4. The bug was back and I decided I needed something else. I wanted an Xmaxx, cause theyre awesome. I don't care what any of you say, I don't care if you hate Traxxas. Its the best RC there is. It just is. End of argument. That said, I've had 3, and I sunk a fortune into my last one, so anything I brought would either cost a fortune (which I cant afford), or not be as good. Plus, Ive had 3.
So it came down to theTekno MT410 and the Kraton EXB. They both work out the same sort of money (epecially as the combo/servo in my EXB are £350). Id have loved to have built a kit, but I've owned two Tekno's and never an Arrma.
So, the pipe dream was the EXB. I had no intention of getting one for a few months. I couldnt really afford one for a few months but hey. I spent most of the days over Xmas watching videos, and building up an EXB on online baskets.
I didnt intend on buying it yet, but Im in the UK, Horizon and Brexit scare me so Im anticiapating the price going up. So on New Years Eve, by hook or by crook, I ordered my new dream R/C.
Kraton EXB
Hobbywing Max 6/1650kv Combo
Savox SB2292SG Servo
Noble GT4 Computer Radio
gensacearespammers Lipos
I also ordered diff oils, pinion etc
And big props to Wheelspin and DPD, it came today
As you can see, a minor issue...... No Motor and ESC.......
The Max 6/ 1650kv combo was out of stock
So will have to wait for that.
I ordered an array of diff oild because no one could seem to agree on a set up that worked. Also got some new Lipo's (cause you lot told me too) and went mental on servo, it was silly money but hey.
No idea when Ill get it up and running, as waiting on the ESC and the Mrs wants to walk up some hills today for some reason? But I need to check and rebuild the diffs and decide on connectrors anyway.....
Not going to bother installing anything, but quick look over.
My first ever Arrma remember......
Shell looks very nicely finished and the tyres definately seem much better than anything out of the box I've felt. No idea how they perform mind. Wing and bumpers look good quality.
Taking the shell off, bear in mind this is the upgraded EXB.....
The shock towers and braces look thicker than anything I'm used too, thats a positive. Shocks seem good quality. In fact, the whole truck does.
HOWEVER. The A-Arms and Turnbuckles are supposedly thicker and better for the EXB. If im honest, they look standard 1:8th size too me (by eye, I don't have anything to physically compare them too). They look fine for 1:8th, but its made me think how thin are they on the rest of the non EXB range?
Im not a big basher, so it wont be a problem, but maybe its cause you can see the thickness of the braces and the towers, but im not convinced by the chassis. Yes its 7075 this time, but its still 3mm. I'd have much rather paid an extra £40/50 for this to have a 4mm chassis with recess'd cut outs like the Tekno. Id PERSONALLY prefer it to be black without all the silly writing on, bash it, send it etc, but Im a boring old man?
Roll on ESC/Motor time
Ive always wanted to get an Arrma, but for whatever reason its never happened.
I recently got back in to the hobby after a few years out, and got a Traxxas Rustler 4x4. The bug was back and I decided I needed something else. I wanted an Xmaxx, cause theyre awesome. I don't care what any of you say, I don't care if you hate Traxxas. Its the best RC there is. It just is. End of argument. That said, I've had 3, and I sunk a fortune into my last one, so anything I brought would either cost a fortune (which I cant afford), or not be as good. Plus, Ive had 3.
So it came down to theTekno MT410 and the Kraton EXB. They both work out the same sort of money (epecially as the combo/servo in my EXB are £350). Id have loved to have built a kit, but I've owned two Tekno's and never an Arrma.
So, the pipe dream was the EXB. I had no intention of getting one for a few months. I couldnt really afford one for a few months but hey. I spent most of the days over Xmas watching videos, and building up an EXB on online baskets.
I didnt intend on buying it yet, but Im in the UK, Horizon and Brexit scare me so Im anticiapating the price going up. So on New Years Eve, by hook or by crook, I ordered my new dream R/C.
Kraton EXB
Hobbywing Max 6/1650kv Combo
Savox SB2292SG Servo
Noble GT4 Computer Radio
gensacearespammers Lipos
I also ordered diff oils, pinion etc
And big props to Wheelspin and DPD, it came today
As you can see, a minor issue...... No Motor and ESC.......
The Max 6/ 1650kv combo was out of stock
I ordered an array of diff oild because no one could seem to agree on a set up that worked. Also got some new Lipo's (cause you lot told me too) and went mental on servo, it was silly money but hey.
No idea when Ill get it up and running, as waiting on the ESC and the Mrs wants to walk up some hills today for some reason? But I need to check and rebuild the diffs and decide on connectrors anyway.....
Not going to bother installing anything, but quick look over.
My first ever Arrma remember......
Shell looks very nicely finished and the tyres definately seem much better than anything out of the box I've felt. No idea how they perform mind. Wing and bumpers look good quality.
Taking the shell off, bear in mind this is the upgraded EXB.....
The shock towers and braces look thicker than anything I'm used too, thats a positive. Shocks seem good quality. In fact, the whole truck does.
HOWEVER. The A-Arms and Turnbuckles are supposedly thicker and better for the EXB. If im honest, they look standard 1:8th size too me (by eye, I don't have anything to physically compare them too). They look fine for 1:8th, but its made me think how thin are they on the rest of the non EXB range?
Im not a big basher, so it wont be a problem, but maybe its cause you can see the thickness of the braces and the towers, but im not convinced by the chassis. Yes its 7075 this time, but its still 3mm. I'd have much rather paid an extra £40/50 for this to have a 4mm chassis with recess'd cut outs like the Tekno. Id PERSONALLY prefer it to be black without all the silly writing on, bash it, send it etc, but Im a boring old man?
Roll on ESC/Motor time