Mark_k6s
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Hey guys quick question can i bash my kraton with the option pinion gear that comes with the kraton v4 6s blx? Or will it cause any damage? I think its a 15t?
Many thanks
Many thanks
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Hey thanks for the reply, im going to get the extra fans on the motor, i think ill do that before anything else to be on the safe sideWhen my Kraton v3 was stock I ran it on the speed pinion only. After the first pack I knew if the electrics would not hold up to the 15t pinion I would not want them anyway. If you keep close to it’s stock weight, tires and use sensible sized batteries it will be fine. Summertime heat and high grass you will want to keep an eye on the temperatures.
I better get shopping for a temp gun then! Haha ?You can mount a fan with a fan mount alone or get a Heatsink with fan mounts. I think both are just as efficient. It the fans CFM's that really matter.
FWIW, the Not./OC come with a Speed gear 16T pinion vs the 15T Speed gear for the Kraton. Both have same Final drive ratio'a and same overall size tires. ? I run 16T pinion in my Kraton with a Dual YR HS/Fan setup on the motor. Its been fine. Even with bashing.
I use a temp gun here and there. If you don't have a temp gun/meter, better get one with your very next purchase. Or don't come back here crying why your ESC is going Thermal and/or your motor/ESC fried.?
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If you’re running on bare dirt you might even be able to go a little stronger, maybe 16t especially with fans. Even the standard cheaper setups will knock 20-30f off of the motor. Heavy upgrades, big tires, and large heavy batteries will tax the stock electrics though.Hey thanks for the reply, im going to get the extra fans on the motor, i think ill do that before anything else to be on the safe side
Thanks pal so your saying 16t with fans ? I was only going to put the optional pinion gear in thats 15t, and when you say electrics do you mean just steering servoIf you’re running on bare dirt you might even be able to go a little stronger, maybe 16t especially with fans. Even the standard cheaper setups will knock 20-30f off of the motor. Heavy upgrades, big tires, and large heavy batteries will tax the stock electrics though.
Hey thats the only surfaces i really use, dry dirt, very short grass and roads i don't go to skate parks yet as im still learning the ropes16t is borderline on my noto with two 3s 6000mah batts. I have not bashed yet just thrashed on dirt rds and short grass. Thermaled on me one time. Iv got a 14 and 15t coming.
Hey! Thanks for the vid i enjoyed watching it! Also i have just subscribed to your channel ?I only run my K6s on 15t pinion for bashing. Grab a heatsink with dual fans and as long as your not full throttle and going crazy you will be fine. Also if you want any kind of air control for backflips etc the 12t doesn't cut it at all. Here's some video from my channel bashing my v4 K6s on the 15t pinion?
No problem look forward to more uploads and how do I know when its too hot? After ive used my car i can touch the motor its just warm not red hot but im only gentle with the throttle lolThanks for the sub! And by electronics we mean your motor and ESC. Can't let temps get to high or you will burn out your motor and high gearing puts more stress on your ESC as well which will cause damage over time.
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