My first build. Kraton exb

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Dak08

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Hello ?
This is my first post here. I haven't had an rc car since the t maxx 3.3 came out(15 years ago ?). So its been a while.
I did some research I thought this set up would put the biggest smile on my face.

Kraton EXB
Castle mamba monster 8s
Castle 1717 1650kv
B-link(this is sweet!)
RR 20t pinion
AGFrc 32KG
Dumbo controller
M2C rear shock tower brace
RPM mud guards
ZEEE 5200 80c battery
SMC battery on the way

I when got my exb I went through all the diffs. They all where pretty much filled with fluid. And it had lsd plates in the rear. I added some shims (LOSA3501) under the outdrive retaining pins, that fixed the small amount of play they had. The ring and pinion was nice and tight with no play side to side at the pumpkin(it had on shim from the factory on the ring side).
Front 30k min lsd setting
Center 200k
Rear 20k min lsd setting

I took it for it's first drive(two battery's). Man is this thing fast for a guy that hasn't touched an RC car in 15 years. Everything went well! I didn't even break anything! My motor temps got around 165. I've got a k8s heatsink with two 30mm fans on the way.

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That’s an awesome truck! Thanks for sharing pics.
 
Kraton is still running great! Nothing broke! And I wanted to wrench so I started a TRX4 build.
 

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So this thing is way way tougher than my old t-maxx 3.3. Witch is good for the most part, but bad because I don't get wrenching time. So instead I bought upgraded parts. Lol ?

Stuff I've added.
Castle longer sensor wire(plugs directly into the ESC.)
Switched receivers to the fs GT5 (I use the my trx also)
Fast eddies steering bearings
Outcast side guards
M2C chassis
M2C rear hinge pin kit
M2C front hinge pins
M2C wheel nuts
M2C upper shock pins
M2C zrs shocks

Installation of the shocks went pretty smooth. Watching @East tactics youtube video definitely helped! You definitely need to clear the little flaps left by the machine in the shock pistons, and make sure the shock caps thighten down all the way with out the seal. I did notice you gain little bit of shock height with the new caps, kinda nice. I just finished with the install so hopefully I can go run it tomorrow!
 

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That’s an awesome deal, very similar to what I’m doing except I have a hobby wing Max6 set up with a 1650 KV. I’m getting everything built right now and going through the differentials. I have a couple questions and I’m wondering if you could point me in the right direction.

- My front differential has no play when I hold the ring gear and try to move the right side output drive. On the other side I get a very slight bit of movement, do you think I can shim just the one side that has a slight bit of play?

- I noticed you doubled the weight of your differential fluid, is that because the motor is 1650 KV? Or were you looking for different handling/power delivery characteristics?
Thanks!
 
Hello ?
This is my first post here. I haven't had an rc car since the t maxx 3.3 came out(15 years ago ?). So its been a while.
I did some research I thought this set up would put the biggest smile on my face.

Kraton EXB
Castle mamba monster 8s
Castle 1717 1650kv
B-link(this is sweet!)
RR 20t pinion
AGFrc 32KG
Dumbo controller
M2C rear shock tower brace
RPM mud guards
ZEEE 5200 80c battery
SMC battery on the way

I when got my exb I went through all the diffs. They all where pretty much filled with fluid. And it had lsd plates in the rear. I added some shims (LOSA3501) under the outdrive retaining pins, that fixed the small amount of play they had. The ring and pinion was nice and tight with no play side to side at the pumpkin(it had on shim from the factory on the ring side).
Front 30k min lsd setting
Center 200k
Rear 20k min lsd setting

I took it for it's first drive(two battery's). Man is this thing fast for a guy that hasn't touched an RC car in 15 years. Everything went well! I didn't even break anything! My motor temps got around 165. I've got a k8s heatsink with two 30mm fans on the way.

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Outstanding and great choice and mods! It was between the Kraton EXB and the Sledge for me. I opted for the Sledge and am currently modding the hell out of it. I have the same killer esc/motor combo, upgraded gearing, vitavon chassis, basher queen shock towers and more. Looking forward to running mine and seeing some of your videos

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