Kraton Showtime the precision EXB

[SUISLIDE]

so im sure everyone knows what an EXB Roller looks like when its fresh out of the box . so ill start this with a couple quick pictures of what i did and how the initial setup was like , then to the FULL rebuild , of every single screw , bearing , spacer , and piece of the truck .. FULL takedown cleaning and reassembly . fixed some issues along the way . i went so far into it because the further i took the rig apart , the more i found ether the factory missed , or just plain forgot . im going to try and post pictures and details about each in chronological order . this is going to be a very long post , but i will try and add to it often . this rebuild i drug out for 12 weeks while i was on medical leave from work.. so here it is my journey with the 5th scale Kraton EXB "Showtime"

chose the HobbyStar 56112 980Kv

i used some adhesive backed .125" foam to cover the servo/ receiver box bottom so its not a solid to solid surface . also keeps crap from getting underneath , and protects the chassis from scratches on the footprint .

dropped in a spare Spektrum receiver to mate with a Dx3s transmitter

went with the Hobbywing MAX5 ESC..

slapped on a 20 dollar set of Amazon fans and a crappy heatsink . . i know , i know ... noting too awesome yet .. but be patient . this is just how it started . gearing for my 1st run was 34/39

out for her 1st run !

wasnt happy with power delivery , so out came the center diff . ( still haven't gotten to the point where i started the full rebuild )

the nitty gritty of the trans/ center diff

" reassemble Stephany , reassemble "

packed her with 20 millie

being so thick i packed it full in stages as parts went in.

part # of the oil i used . Traxxas .... BOOOO

greased and ready to go back in

complete assembly

i used automotive high temp wheel bearing grease for mesh

accidently added the wrong pic . disregard the pic of my kid with his Rustler ... it wont delete .

 

[djrahbee]

I used the same TRX 20 mil in my 8s rigs. I think it's slightly better than earplugs imo. Nice job!

 

[Robbbbbb66]

I used the same TRX 20 mil in my 8s rigs. I think it's slightly better than earplugs imo. Nice job!

Personally use earwax, better than everything else imho.

 

[djrahbee]

earwax

I clean my ears too often..

 

[Tex Koder]

Personally use earwax, better than everything else imho.

Does that actually work?


You must have some

 

[SUISLIDE]

Personally use earwax, better than everything else imho.

lord knows i have plenty of that lololol

 

[Robbbbbb66]

Does that actually work?
You mush have some

Yup, good excuse to not rebuild diffs too since I only get enough for a diff after 6 months.

 

[Matt05]

Great looking build so far. I run the max5/980kv in my Outcast geared 30/39 and it’s a beast. I’m debating jumping up to 32/39 with my current rebuild.

 

[SUISLIDE]

Great looking build so far. I run the max5/980kv in my Outcast geared 30/39 and it’s a beast. I’m debating jumping up to 32/39 with my current rebuild.

she gets warm pretty quick north of 32/39 . but i like the ridiculous speed on the Masher HP's . later in this build log youll see how i keep temps in check now ;-)

 

[Just a hobby]

Personally use earwax, better than everything else imho.

TMI

 

[Matt05]

she gets warm pretty quick north of 32/39 . but i like the ridiculous speed on the Masher HP's . later in this build log youll see how i keep temps in check now ;-)

That’s one thing I like about 30/39 I’m running now, no need for fans and still plenty of power.

 

[Just a hobby]

so im sure everyone knows what an EXB Roller looks like when its fresh out of the box . so ill start this with a couple quick pictures of what i did and how the initial setup was like , then to the FULL rebuild , of every single screw , bearing , spacer , and piece of the truck .. FULL takedown cleaning and reassembly . fixed some issues along the way . i went so far into it because the further i took the rig apart , the more i found ether the factory missed , or just plain forgot . im going to try and post pictures and details about each in chronological order . this is going to be a very long post , but i will try and add to it often . this rebuild i drug out for 12 weeks while i was on medical leave from work.. so here it is my journey with the 5th scale Kraton EXB "Showtime"

chose the HobbyStar 56112 980Kv
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i used some adhesive backed .125" foam to cover the servo/ receiver box bottom so its not a solid to solid surface . also keeps crap from getting underneath , and protects the chassis from scratches on the footprint .

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dropped in a spare Spektrum receiver to mate with a Dx3s transmitter

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went with the Hobbywing MAX5 ESC..
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slapped on a 20 dollar set of Amazon fans and a crappy heatsink . . i know , i know ... noting too awesome yet .. but be patient . this is just how it started . gearing for my 1st run was 34/39
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out for her 1st run !
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wasnt happy with power delivery , so out came the center diff . ( still haven't gotten to the point where i started the full rebuild )
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the nitty gritty of the trans/ center diff
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" reassemble Stephany , reassemble "
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packed her with 20 millie
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being so thick i packed it full in stages as parts went in.
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part # of the oil i used . Traxxas .... BOOOO
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greased and ready to go back in
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complete assembly
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i used automotive high temp wheel bearing grease for mesh

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accidently added the wrong pic . disregard the pic of my kid with his Rustler ... it wont delete .

Nice rig!!! Heal fast and well!!!! And get back to work.

 

[RudyD54]

Awesome Rig!

 

[GNT1]

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

 

[SUISLIDE]

Next step was putting on some Masher X HP's boy I really did copy Duperbash's rig lol

To go with the new shoes , I finished taking off the stock decals , and added a few .

Then I thought I may as well give her a name . So ..... with my driving style , and how radical the truck is .. "Showtime " was born

This is pretty close to the point of the full rebuild . I believe I took it out 1 more time and tore it down . So stay tuned ! The real in depth nitty gritty is up next !

 

[RudyD54]

Those Mashers look awesome....have you run them yet?

 

[SUISLIDE]

Those Mashers look awesome....have you run them yet?

Yeah , I actually shredded 2 of the 4 . I love the grip , speed , look , pretty much everything about them , but they just can't handle tall geared 8s power . Clocked 63 acrossed a soccer field with them though . Honestly my favorite so far have been the stock Copperheads