again, u could go get a custom built one and ask them to make it sensored. plus for bashing you really don’t need sensored motors. but have fun none the less. looks good.
Question, I’m new to the hobby and was confused by your motor choice. Tekin says the voltage limit for the T8 at 6s is 1350kv... How were you able to utilize the 2000kv without risk to equipment?
I would start with one of their 1/10th scale 4wd trucks. The Kraton EXB is a massive truck and has a ton of power/batteries to go along with it. Under the use of a beginner, it could be dangerous
Awesome build! I've been after those wire separators for AGES! I couldn't find them online. Do you have a link for them? Edit: thanks they're in the description 👍👍
I built this in the heart of Covid with massive shipping and manufacturing delays. So, yeah, used what I had on hand.....is it ideal, nope.....did I have fun driving? Sure did. As for the receiver, I have about 25 Futaba receivers currently (ill do the math for you - at an average of $70 a receiver, that’s over $1700). So, yeah, I welcome to test some $20 Futaba compatible receivers from AGFRC.
Dieing to see how that motor holds up. My kraton weighs 12lb and will heat up my castle 2200kv pretty fast. Do you have a weight of truck with batteries. It is so cool to see your videos and tips. Such a clean install
It did fine - it did get warmer than I'd like, but well within the working temps of that motor. I have a killer motor here now and it should alleviate some heat, get me a few teeth up on the pinion and have much more torque. Not sure on the weight - I'd guess 10-11lbs range with batts
how did the 1900kv do? I have the xr8 1900kv combo or the max 6 1650kv combo trying to decide which one to throw in the exb. Would love your feedback some say the 1900 is to small.
It did fine - it did get hot during the run, but it had a decent amount of power on the stock pinion. I am bumping it up to that larger motor though - I think the Kraton needs that longer can for torque
Tekin always under estimates their motors.....I checked with Ty from Tekin and he said, I should be okay for the type of driving I would be doing (wide open, loose dirt, big jumps) and the weight of the truck
Great video I'm building my own Kraton EXB thanks for the ideas. I live in LBC and pretty new to bashing I am always looking for a good bashing spot. It would be awesome if you can recommend a spot. Thanks
@@TheRCNetwork Called Horizon mine is in but since they upgraded there website all the credit card information was lost in the transition ...Due to Covid-19 all the sales staff are working from home and can not update CC information at this time...Said will call when they can....
I ran it by Tekin and they said the 2000kv 4038 can handle it on 6S. Whether or not they would warranty it? Probably not...but they always under estimate their motors
I haven't, but only ran it 2 times so far - it is getting hot, about 170 at the moment........but I'm changing the motor out for that longer can Tekin 4038 2000kv
@@TheRCNetwork ya that sounds about like mine. I just bought a castle 1717 motor hoping it will push it around better. I also got 8 new pinion gears I'm going to swap around and see if it helps.
I'm not a fan of the Plus - very large and bulky...and I've had 2 issues before with them (out of 3 owned). The RX8 Gen3 is my favorite 1/8thh scale ESC, hands down...much smoother than the HW and it has a slightly better programming interface with the Bluetooth app
@@TheRCNetwork tekin is been around like futaba. I have a tekin brushed esc in my rc10t. There really good imo. There is so many people using hw at my local track. Im guessing because of the price tag. Rx8 is a little pricey
I installed a HW 4268 (buggy can) 1900kv sensored motor.....only because it's what In had. I just got in the motor I wanted for it, which is a Tekin 4038 (truggy can) 2000kv
Yes, I believe so. Here's their info page: www.agfrc.com/index.php?id=1977 I just don't think they updated the page with the newer Futaba models like the 4PM and 7PXR - maybe drop them a line on FB
Does the vehicule accept 2 batteries ? If so , considering the « Hard Case LiPo 5450 3S 11.1v Battery Pack » which allow a 32-minutes running time , can I assume that using two batteries will allow one hour running time ? Furthermore , it is mentionned that it is required a Traxxas battery tray expansion kit to fit. Can you help me understand ? Thanks !
Yes, it can hold 2 batteries....the 5450 3s need to run in series, so you're doubling the amount of volts, not the mah (run time) - so it will last the same 32 minutes......but have double the power (6s)
Most of them are "Smart" but not "good" systems.....plus the RX8 has so many racing inspired settings that just make sense vs what the "smart systems" are doing
And well worth every Penny! The RX8 Gen3 is my favorite 1/8thh scale ESC, hands down...much smoother than the HW and it has a slightly better programming interface with the Bluetooth app. I've probably owned 10+.
The combo - RX8 Gen 3 and the Tekin T8 Truggy Motor (bit.ly/39v6KxK) is $319 before coupons/discounts...I get conversion to CA$$, but don't exaggerate.
Hey Rich love the channel but don't you think 2000 dollars for a RC car is a little extreme? Pun intended. Trust me I would love to spend 2k on a extreme build like this. anyway I was wondering if you have any budget build videos? If not can you maybe do a budget build basher with a cap of 500 to 800 bucks. I know there are RTR's out there but some guys still like to wrench on a budget. Thanks
Honestly, it was the items I had here at the shop...sure you don't have to spend a ton of money on a basher.....but I wanted to see the difference between this set up and your typical Arrma stock electronics.....Also, I don't think it's quite $2k - Example, truck is $469, Tekin combo is $319, servo is $70 (look for a deal). Radio and batteries are usually up to the builder....as these are typically an on hand item - especially for a kit or roller build. Lastly, my last budget build I did was on a OFNA Hyper Vse with about an $800 budget. I even ended up giving the buggy away along with the budget build I did on a 2wd buggy prior. It seemed like the typical complainers came out saying "blah blah blah is cheaper - you shoulda used that". "What about a charger? - you didn't include that". "what about tools, paint, grease, etc". I get criticism, and opinions, but wow!
I bought a hobbywing max 6 for $150, hobbystar 1480 can $79, tactic controller for $50 and power hd 23gm servo $35 and I think it’ll perform just as good as this high dollar build !
The crappy ESC that I sold to tekin and hobbywing that shutdown Novak it really sucks. Probably just cheaper because armour won't put the prices up to what I told them it should be. And we sell them parts so when armours got no stock guess what happens to everybody else. They start fighting for my stock and fist fights and the police get involved. I spell arrma wrong twice oh maybe I'll spell Dynamite wrong to. Who beat my arrma 1/8 scale buggy please tell me it wasn't those1st or 2nd gen esc cuz they can't race with the third gen its mine. Winner chicken dinner. Now they can only make enough 1/5 scale Parts fast enough they don't stick the 1/8 scale Parts in the Box thinking they won't get arrested.
