New Kraton 6s & 8s Builds

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Arrma RC's
  1. Kraton 8S
  2. Kraton 6s
I just recently got back into RC’s. I bought my Kraton 6s v4 2 weeks ago and I’m already tearing it apart to upgrade it.

Then today while I was picking up parts I ordered from my local hobby store. The 8s was calling out too me and I bought it out of impulse (felt sick afterward) haha. But I wanted it and figured I should just buy it.

No upgrades for the Kraton 8s yet but I’ll be ordering everything I can soon.

Kraton 6s v4 build is coming along.
1210sg hv servo
HR servo Mount
Fast eddy bearings
Arrma Wheelie Bar
RPM Front skid plate/bumper
Arrma Back flip mt wheel/tires(4)
DumboRC x6 radio/receiver On its way
Proline Heavy duty body (think it’s proline) waiting for it to arrive.


Back ordered
t2t chassis brace
Tbone wheelie bar

Plus ordering more stuff soon as I find upgrades I want or like.


I’ll post updates as I install parts or new stuff arrives.
 

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Debating this motor and esc upgrade for the 8s

MOTOR:
4-POLE SENSORED BRUSHLESS, 2028-800KV
http://www.castlecreations.com/en/motor-4-pole-sensored-brushless-2028-800kv-060-0064-00

ESC:
MAMBA MONSTER X 8S, 33.6V http://www.castlecreations.com/en/mamba-monster-x-8s-33-6v-esc-010-0165-00

Motor Mount adapter
30mm adapter
https://practicalproto.com/collections/frontpage/products/30mm-motor-insert-for-arrma-kraton-8s

35-45t pinion gear to go with it

Does anyone else know of a bigger/faster motor/esc setup?
I’ve seen a 8s w/ the setup I listed. But I’m not sure what else is out there.

Advice or suggestions are appreciated
 
Update,

Ordered a 23t pinion to get me by on the stock power plant until I make my new motor/esc purchase. Just hope it’s actually in stock and shipping out on time.. every other place has them back ordered....
 
Update*

Installed the backflip tires and rpm bumper* But 5 minutes into the run this happened.
 

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Front dogbones popping out? I didn’t have this problem until I put lower rpm front arms on. I have seemed to remedy the issue by removing the washers on the lower arms that fit between the ball end and arm.
I removed the shims from both top and bottom arms. That way you don’t mess up the camber. ?
 
Update for the kraton 8s
Received my 23t pinion.
But had the rear camber arm bolt fall out.. so it’s down until I go get a pack of bolts.

Kraton 6s update
cvd was bent and the pin shifted more to one side causing it to pop out when the arm compressed. Bought a new cvd and replaced it. But I believe the outdrive is slightly bent as well.
 

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Finally found the Kraton EXB at a local hobby shop. Ill post pictures when i get home. Ordered the castle mamba x 8s and 1717 motor. They should have it by Thursday next week.

$500 after tax for the EXB
$340 after tax for the xx8s and 1717 motor. They matched a online stores price w/ my coupon code! Happy about that plus no shipping. Best hobby shop ive been too!
Wish I could have went this route when i bought the v4 kraton 6s 2 months ago lol
 

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