Kraton Why M2C braces?

[dure16]

The Kraton EXB chassis braces seem stout. What’s the benefit of upgrading to the M2C braces?

 

[Jeremy15086]

The Kraton EXB chassis braces seem stout. What’s the benefit of upgrading to the M2C braces?

They are much stronger, stiffer and supported to the chassis better... plus the bling factor.

 

[RcDad23]

My K6 is almost all M2C out and is my go to basher

 

[olds97_lss]

The Kraton EXB chassis braces seem stout. What’s the benefit of upgrading to the M2C braces?

I got the kraton exb roller and still have the exb braces on mine. On my outcast, I went cheaper at first and got hot racing braces. After bending them... I got M2C.

My rear EXB brace is tweaked a little bit. No way a longer HR one would have held up on it either.

 

[WrenchSense]

I bought the beefcake kit for my Outcast to Mojave conversion. Don't forget these or you will bust the top ears off of your rear differential case eventually.
https://m2cracing.net/shop/shop.php...CK-TOWER-BRACE/p/478044788/category=136157755

 

[Adiabatic]

Little to no practical strength advantage, as the weak point in the bracing setup is the lower mount screw, which will tend to shear off before the brace bends. M2C has a flat spot on the top, which makes it easier to extract a sheared screw by grabbing it from the opposite end.

 

[WrenchSense]

Little to no practical strength advantage, as the weak point in the bracing setup is the lower mount screw, which will tend to shear off before the brace bends. M2C has a flat spot on the top, which makes it easier to extract a sheared screw by grabbing it from the opposite end.

The lower locating prong on the M2C is a better fit than the EXB. At least to an M2C chassis IMO. But, yeah.. mostly bling factor.

 

[Adiabatic]

Neither the EXB nor M2C brace has a locating prong on the Kraton. There's only a single M4 screw supporting it on the bottom, which is a poor design and renders the strength advantage of better brace material null (or nearly so).

 

[parcou]

The Kraton EXB chassis braces seem stout. What’s the benefit of upgrading to the M2C braces?

Good question

I don't know the right answer as I am still using the EXB stock.

I could be wrong but I feel it comes down to how you bash.

I'm not a Rich D, or RC Dude81 and I like ground action on my RC. I only send it off small inclines or hills and where I need my strength is when I wipe out on the ground not the air so I play with little air. I think the stock EXB does fine if you know your level and not speed all that money.

Now I do have M2C rear shock mount brace support I think items like that are smart to not bend the shock mount and redirect that force.


Just my 2 cents.

 

[WrenchSense]

Neither the EXB nor M2C brace has a locating prong on the Kraton. There's only a single M4 screw supporting it on the bottom, which is a poor design and renders the strength advantage of better brace material null (or nearly so).

My mistake sir. You are 100% correct. Not sure what I was thinking there. M2C added the prong. This is the Mojave chassis

 

[Jeremy15086]

I've spent a few bucks on M2C for my rig.

 

[Ferrebee88]

The benefit is that you get to put some of your hard-earned money back into the economy and support democracy!

 

[SirCrashALot]

Neither the EXB nor M2C brace has a locating prong on the Kraton. There's only a single M4 screw supporting it on the bottom, which is a poor design and renders the strength advantage of better brace material null (or nearly so).

That prong you mentioned is why i replaced the rear EXB brace with a GPM one, after shearing off the screw.

 

[slick2500]

Neither the EXB nor M2C brace has a locating prong on the Kraton. There's only a single M4 screw supporting it on the bottom, which is a poor design and renders the strength advantage of better brace material null (or nearly so).

And the really stupid part, the Kraton EXB chassis has provisions for either a locating prong or a brace with 2 screws and a locating prong..................

My mistake sir. You are 100% correct. Not sure what I was thinking there. M2C added the prong. This is the Mojave chassisView attachment 255598

The Majove and Talion both have prongs from the factory iirc.

 

[joshludden]

I ended up putting longer screws up thru the chassis to accept a nylock nut on the top of the brace to try to mitigate the shear force. When/if it breaks then I'll upgrade

 

[hobo]

Little to no practical strength advantage, as the weak point in the bracing setup is the lower mount screw, which will tend to shear off before the brace bends. M2C has a flat spot on the top, which makes it easier to extract a sheared screw by grabbing it from the opposite end.

agree the chassis braces should be keyed like on the talion

 

[olds97_lss]

I ended up putting longer screws up thru the chassis to accept a nylock nut on the top of the brace to try to mitigate the shear force. When/if it breaks then I'll upgrade

View attachment 255639

That also gives you a stump to get a hold on to remove if you shear it off. I use longer bolts for all 3 of them on mine usually, just for that and a locknut.

 

[SrC]

The Kraton EXB chassis braces seem stout. What’s the benefit of upgrading to the M2C braces?

No issues with my EXB braces. It is a matter of how much coin you want to send for M2C bragging rights.
If you want that 50+ foot Big Air Sends , then you want the Better M2C $stuff$, chassis, braces and all.
Otherwise for most, EXB braces are just finefor the price. IMHO.
If you don't like the Red anodizing, just use a strong degreaser, then a polish to make it have a bare alloy look.

 

[SrC]

That also gives you a stump to get a hold on to remove if you shear it off. I use longer bolts for all 3 of them on mine usually, just for that and a locknut.

Do the same with a locknut.

 

[Woodentop]

Not my idea but I drill all my Braces out now. Completely clear the threads. Usually a 4.2mm drill. Then fit the brace as a locknut and bolt assembly. If it shears just put a new one in.