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We got a shortened bashing session again due to the Granite breaking half way throught the 1st pack. This sucks because when that happens, (1) it shortens the session, (2) my son wants me to hand him my Kraton, and (3) I'll have to discharge his batteries to reach the storage voltage and that takes forever.
For these reason, I am thinking more and more about getting another car as a backup for when this situation happens.
I think the most logical solution for the "battery storage" aspect would be to buy another 3S. It would also be a nice addition for driving in thighter spaces, where I don't even bother taking the Kraton out.
- Buying a 2nd Granite would make sense, as I'd need to stock less spare parts, but I think it may be a bit boring to have the same truck in double.
- Buying a BRCC could also make sense, as it seems to be awesome, but I view it as a mini-Kraton and I already have a Kraton 6S.
- Buying a Typhon 3S would be a different experience, so that's cool. I also like the 17mm hexes, so that allows for more wheels options out of the box.
On the other hand, my heart tells me the best addition I could make to my fleet would be a truggyfied Typhon 6S. I love the 6S line, I prefer center diffs to slippers and truggyfied Typhons seems like a total blast. I would set it up with spiral diffs and Kraton hubs, so that would cut on a bit on the spare parts inventory. The downsides I see for the Typhon 6S scenario is that it wouldn't solve my single-3S battery discharging issue and, like the Kraton, it is another car that needs wide-open space to be properly driven.
The Mojave look awesome as well, but I am looking for something smaller.
Sorry about the long post. I am playing with all options in my head and I am up to the point that I need other people's ideas to progress. I am in no rush, as it is a purchase I'd make in a few months at the earliest, but I can't really stop thinking about it (I'm sure most of you know the feeling... )
Those of you having multiple Arrmas, what would you recommend?
Those of you owning a 3S and 6S Typhons, what do you have to say about this? are there situaitons where you prefer the 3S to the 6S?
Thanks!
For these reason, I am thinking more and more about getting another car as a backup for when this situation happens.
I think the most logical solution for the "battery storage" aspect would be to buy another 3S. It would also be a nice addition for driving in thighter spaces, where I don't even bother taking the Kraton out.
- Buying a 2nd Granite would make sense, as I'd need to stock less spare parts, but I think it may be a bit boring to have the same truck in double.
- Buying a BRCC could also make sense, as it seems to be awesome, but I view it as a mini-Kraton and I already have a Kraton 6S.
- Buying a Typhon 3S would be a different experience, so that's cool. I also like the 17mm hexes, so that allows for more wheels options out of the box.
On the other hand, my heart tells me the best addition I could make to my fleet would be a truggyfied Typhon 6S. I love the 6S line, I prefer center diffs to slippers and truggyfied Typhons seems like a total blast. I would set it up with spiral diffs and Kraton hubs, so that would cut on a bit on the spare parts inventory. The downsides I see for the Typhon 6S scenario is that it wouldn't solve my single-3S battery discharging issue and, like the Kraton, it is another car that needs wide-open space to be properly driven.
The Mojave look awesome as well, but I am looking for something smaller.
Sorry about the long post. I am playing with all options in my head and I am up to the point that I need other people's ideas to progress. I am in no rush, as it is a purchase I'd make in a few months at the earliest, but I can't really stop thinking about it (I'm sure most of you know the feeling... )
Those of you having multiple Arrmas, what would you recommend?
Those of you owning a 3S and 6S Typhons, what do you have to say about this? are there situaitons where you prefer the 3S to the 6S?
Thanks!