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Not a bad idea

I had it out a couple hours later, it's a ripper.

@@Doug_Morgan I bet it is

I haven't run it enough yet for a real good comparison. So far the handling is very similar but it is much more stable and a bit quicker, probably due to the weight and the servo. The tires balloon but not as bad as the non-belted Sledgehammers. If you hold the brakes on for too long it goes into reverse without doing a double tap. I checked the programming and it is set for fwd, brk, rev, so it isn't that. So far I would give the advantage in general handling to the Kraton. I suspect the XRT is better in the air but haven't really jumped this more than 2' off the ground so far. I love the new steering servo in it. They have the esc set for 8.4v from the factory so I am getting full power out of it and you can tell. The steering is really good, servo is rated at just shy of 60kg at 0.14 sec. I already put a bit of foam tape on the body posts to do away with that annoying rattle. You couldn't hear it much in the video but it was quite loud. The body amplified it like a speaker.

@Doug_Morgan Yeah, I thought kraton handled a lot better, but xrt is more durable

It's a blast. What a little ripper.

It has all stock electronics in it.

I keep forgetting you are on CZcams. I could always find you on here when you are getting a timeout on FB lol.

Hahaha

Thanks :)

@@victorevan7893 It’s a hoot. I found a post on the Arrma forum that this updated version was first noticed in Oct 2023. They are identified by 2023 in the serial number.

Man, that thing rips, I'm thinking of getting the Mojave 6s tires for my 4s

@@victorevan7893 Let me know if you want me to measure the width, diameter and back spacing. I just installed GPM outdrive cups on the front of my Kraton. They are 2mm longer so the dog bones can't pop out. They seem to fit well so I ordered 2 more for the rear.

@@Doug_Morgan nice let me know if they pop out so "SEND IT" 😆

Thanks :)

It looks like the body mounts are updated too. When I get the cash I will add the EXB chassis braces and strut towers. I already have them on my wish list on amazon. I added the XRT just for you for a size comparison.

@Doug_Morgan Yeah, I'm curious now. I can't wait to see what you do with it, man. I'm tempted to order one 😆

I wanted to get the red one but Amazon here in Canada had this one on sale. Seeing it in person I really dig it. The only thing is the color of the plastic wheels look rather toyish. I am looking forward to getting out tomorrow with it if I can for a good run.

@Doug_Morgan I just got the new Redcat Valkyrie, and I'm hoping I can get it out tomorrow as well! However, it's supposed to rain 😥

Thanks, I converted it to an Ultimate version right down to the titanium shock shafts. Cost me a pretty penny but the Ultimates only came in blue or green and I wanted a red one.

@@Doug_Morgan I feel that. Red is my favorite color. I settled for the blue Maxx Slash but one of these days im gonna buy the red body for it!

Too bad the first video on the 1/8th buggy was messed up. It was the best of the three by far.

@Doug_Morgan Yeah, I saw that, but hey, just keep cranking videos.

A person could start the cam on the cell phone. The mount is adjustable for angle and rotation. The iphone I am using on it is an old one of mine with no sim in it. Still works on wifi at home though for transfering files, etc.

Ya I was going to blur it out in the edit but I forgot.... I found it isn't as easy as it looks to drive and hold a gopro on a selfie stick all at the same time.

@Doug_Morgan Yeah, you did an awesome job. Keep cranking videos

I am glad you reminded me of it, the fuel line on the shock shafts isn't enough.

@Doug_Morgan it's a must, in my opinion. It's a great video. Keep on cranking videos, I was going to edit my video on servo install on xrt, but there was too much noise in the background, so I decided not to. Man, that servo 10x better than stock 😆

That is without the speed gearing in it. With the speed gears it should hit about 65 mph.

Bugger that the end link on the shock broke. I had another charged pack with me I had to take home and discharge. Before I take it out again I am going to put heavier fluid in all the shocks.

I never got part yet for mine, maybe Monday I thought of changing oil too. But it was weird how it broke up inside tube.

@@victorevan7893 Very,... I have to look in mine too. Something felt wrong with the piston in mine when i moved it, like the nut holding the piston that you broke was loose or something.

Yeah, I love sending my kraton, air control awesome, flies so well.

Gotta fly something 😁

I thought I had the non belted on at first but I had the belted so the programming on the app was wrong. In reality it was really 51 mph. Still much faster than it was with my cheap batteries. These were the Gens Ace Basher 6800.

@@Doug_Morgan still fast 🏃‍♀️ with those heavy tires

@@victorevan7893 Oh ya she rips. You should see my XRT with those batteries in it. It is like adding nitrous.

40 front and 45 rear.

Getting there, I am taking it easy with this one as it is my pride and joy. The Xmaxx I send much harder.

What I ended up doing is with a set of 8 pins I did the upper and lower outer and the upper inner on the rear and then just the lower outer on the front. I have only had problems with pins popping out on the rear so I concentrated on the rear.

Nice setup. You should solve your issue with rear popping out, time to SEND IT😂

@@victorevan7893 Nothing going to pop out now, it will break something first.

@Doug_Morgan Yeah, that's my thought on pins like that. But if your poping pins out, I'd rather have them on, mine comes of few times but I don't really mind, I usually cut one to fit if I don't have one, plus faster to take apart.

Only one way way to fix that ;)

I was tempted today. There was so much more but I would check my phone and it would be off with a black screen so I finally just gave up. It was 85 in the shade so who knows how hot it was on the phone sitting on a piece of wood in the sun. I had some real nice high and long flips. High and long enough I could slow the flip right down and let it go easy.

@Doug_Morgan Yeah, kraton handles awesome with ease, rain all day, so never go played, might throw stock tires on xrt rip down the road

@@victorevan7893 Cool, go for it and get a GPS reading with stock tires and then later you can get a reading with sledgehammers. I had busy day. Walked dogs for 3 miles, took the Kraton out, did housework and then took my dual sport out for a ride in the bush for a couple hours. I just got home half an hour ago just in time to feed the dogs. Figured I would have a cold beer before I get a bite.

@@victorevan7893 Funny I was just replying to you on your video saying I was going to order some.

I was going for big air on my last jump and half missed the ramp. It went for a heck of a tumble through the air and hit hard on the rear corner.

They were 😎🥩