Kraton Picked up my new 2018 #ARRMA #Kraton BLX 6s Monster Truck

[Uplift-RC]

@arrmadillo , many thanks for the tip and I totally agree with you since I like doing a lot of launching with my #ARRMA’s, so i placed my order with #VoltageHobby and grabbed the solid aluminum servo mount for my for new 6s #Karton.

 

[Uplift-RC]

Is this the Chasis that everyone is talking about that’s supposed to be superior compared to the stock one for there 6s KRATON’s?

 

[Uplift-RC]

So far these are the minor upgrades I will be doing after a few stock runs! Also will be upgrading my bearings:

17mm Aluminum Wheel Hexes Black Nuts & Pins Hex 16.5mm

New T-Bone Racing Front Bumper:

New Servo Aluminum Mount from Voltage RC:

Skid Plate rear 6061 Aluminum:

I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions?

 

[Phaedrus]

I just installed the AmorWerks 1-piece servo mount in my Typhon 6S. Fewer screws and works great. Fast shipping too and American made in Arizona.

https://www.armorwerks.com/

 

[jondilly1974]

Can’t tell from that ebay listing if that’s an M2C Racing chassis or another brand. ??‍

https://www.m2cracing.com/product.sc?productId=937

 

[Mk_Rc]

congrast on your new arrma kraton! my next arrma def. is kraton...i like to move forward from plastic...i like my granite blx but time to time is compears 1:8 scale arrma is like a toy...but for now is better to do not think over to much...becouse my wife she will kill me if i buy another one ?‍?

 

[arrmadillo]

FLSharkvictim Buy the M2C chassis directy from manufactorer. They often offer a 20% discount. Go to their website frequently to look for the discount if you're interested in saving a few bucks.

Like jondilly stated above can't tell if that's a M2C on Ebay. Buy from MFG!
My .02c

 

[Uplift-RC]

FLSharkvictim Buy the M2C chassis directy from manufactorer. They often offer a 20% discount. Go to their website frequently to look for the discount if you're interested in saving a few bucks.

Like jondilly stated above can't tell if that's a M2C on Ebay. Buy from MFG!
My .02c

Are these the ones for the Kraton? They are $135.00 off there website:
m2c3000 ARRMA (GOLIATH SERIES) KRATON, 6S BLX 4 MM CHASSIS
https://www.m2cracing.com/product.sc?productId=937&categoryId=123

 

[arrmadillo]

Are these the ones for the Kraton? They are $135.00 off there website:
m2c3000 ARRMA (GOLIATH SERIES) KRATON, 6S BLX 4 MM CHASSIS
https://www.m2cracing.com/product.sc?productId=937&categoryId=123
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That's it.

 

[Uplift-RC]

That's it.

It will be an upgrade I make but not just yet!

 

[Crewchief227]

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Got the same, that and adding bearings to the steering rack makes a huge difference. Also, since you have a 2018 (V3) Arrma, tighten the servo saver.

 

[SrC]

Yeah I know, everyone says it's one of the first upgrades you gotta do, BUT... I just used longer screws (chassis to mount) and ditched the rubber grommets and it's been great (it's gonna be flexy if you have rubber between servo and mount!). Haven't seen rubber spacers used except in planes and nitros for throttle anyway.

There is no MUST DO upgrade IMHO. Here's what I did on mine, 20ish packs through it:
- servo - not mandatory but will help keep it pointed where you want - had a couple lying around anyway
- longer front chassis brace screw (original stripped on impact, it's the weakest of the 4 brace screws)
- center diff oil to 100k - ballooning reduced, still handles fine on rough terrain
- bearings - went rubber sealed

A better chassis is something I don't have the extra cash for right now, but probably a good idea since stock is pretty soft - it *will* bend but can be straightened relatively easy. In the meantime I'll probably get some Al braces. Tires pretty much suck but powersliding is fun and traction rolling is not, so there's some good in the bad.

Main thing to do is check everything after each bash for backed out screws, tires coming unglued, bent dogbones or other stuff. It can help prevent a disaster!

Rubber servo grommets are a thing of the past. Perhaps still used on RC Airplanes. That's what they were intended for, when mounting servos to Balsa wood many years ago. Don't know why Arrma still uses them. And to this day they are included with almost every new servo. But never used. They do protect the servo ears and dampen impacts but simply go against you functionally as a type of mount. I've collected so many from the numerous servos I've purchased over the years. I've repurposed these rubber grommets as shock shaft bumpers on my Crawlers.

 

[Uplift-RC]

I just tracked my #KRATON and it will be here tomorrow! I figured if the stock tires area garbage might as well order some good quality tires so i went with a set of ProLine Trenchers!

Trencher X 3.8 All Terrain Tires Mounted

 

[Wmorgan]

I just tracked my #KRATON and it will be here tomorrow! I figured if the stock tires area garbage might as well order some good quality tires so i went with a set of ProLine Trenchers!

Trencher X 3.8 All Terrain Tires Mounted
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Haha...i bought the same ones when 2 of my stocks went "flat" bc i didn't vent them. Gives it a very aggressive look (see pic).
Just be aware they are 2oz heavier than stock EACH so adding 1/2lb to rig. Just keep an eye on

your temps as you bash. I'll eventually put mine back on. Ended up getting a stock set from Jenny's and enjoying running care free even in this TX heat.

 

[Uplift-RC]

Haha...i bought the same ones when 2 of my stocks went "flat" bc i didn't vent them. Gives it a very aggressive look (see pic).
Just be aware they are 2oz heavier than stock EACH so adding 1/2lb to rig. Just keep an eye onView attachment 46295 your temps as you bash. I'll eventually put mine back on. Ended up getting a stock set from Jenny's and enjoying running care free even in this TX heat.

I like your T-Bone Racing top bumper. Do you have the part number to that to help with your latch?

 

[Wmorgan]

I like your T-Bone Racing top bumper. Do you have the part number to that to help with your latch?

Which part number? The latch?

 

[Uplift-RC]

Ordered my #T-Bone Racing aluminum chassis support for my #ARRMA #KRATON but mine will be red!!

 

[jondilly1974]

Ordered my #T-Bone Racing aluminum chassis support for my #ARRMA #KRATON but mine will be red!!

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RIP shock towers... ?

 

[arrmadillo]

RIP shock towers... ?

Could have put that $ towards a M2C!!

 

[Uplift-RC]

RIP shock towers... ?

Thats why I will be installing shock towers front & rear & front and Rear Chassis braces. Plus some more upgrades that I will be slowing doing to my Kraton!