Ant.p Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 8 hours ago, Rorys Breaker said: Have a look at the t bone racing bumpers. Got the xv4 or something on mine. It’s really strong as I abuse the crap out of my noto 😅 Looks great, but out of stock everywhere 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorys Breaker Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 38 minutes ago, Ant.p said: Looks great, but out of stock everywhere 😞 Ah that sucks. What about the Kraton EXB bumper? - I actually bought a spare to try on it but thought the Tbone looked a bit more aggressive so kept that on. Yet to break my EXB’s bumper and I also abuse the crap out of that. There is a theme emerging here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Max 8, 2200kv and 4S lipo’s… will it be painfully slow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 34 minutes ago, Guns said: Max 8, 2200kv and 4S lipo’s… will it be painfully slow? had this set up on my losi 8ight t and it was fast. which size pinny you be using? i was using 18 or 19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Ive put the electrics in a Maxx now. Ready to sell the EXB as a roller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) Hi guys. Have noticed a few issues with the notorious V5... Main one being the steering. There is no adjustment I can see on the servo saver, and the servo itself also seems under powered? Could just be a combination with f play in the servo mount and saver, but not sure. Has anyone advise on how to correct this please. other issue is that one of the wheels came off whilst using. Put it back on without inspection, but the hex in the rim must have been stripped/damaged. Now I can’t get the wheel off as the wheel hex is spinning when holding the wheel to loosen the nut. Any help here would be appreciated please. only other issue (to date) is the two bolts which go through the rear of the arms for the wheelie bar mount, through the shock tower and into the rear diff housing. I’ve sheered them off twice now. Both times I have been able to remove the tower and just get onto the remaining thread with grips to remove, reconstruct and replace. Has anyone else suffered this problem, and is there a cure other than to improve on my driving skills? otherwise, it’s held up to some pretty serious abuse and has been great fun. I’m amazed nothing else has broken yet. Edited June 13, 2021 by Ant.p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Busby Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 14 hours ago, Ant.p said: Main one being the steering. There is no adjustment I can see on the servo saver, and the servo itself also seems under powered? Could just be a combination with f play in the servo mount and saver, but not sure. Has anyone advise on how to correct this please. 14 hours ago, Ant.p said: other issue is that one of the wheels came off whilst using. Put it back on without inspection, but the hex in the rim must have been stripped/damaged. Now I can’t get the wheel off as the wheel hex is spinning when holding the wheel to loosen the nut. Any help here would be appreciated please. Best bit might be to take the arm apart and use something to clamp onto the driveshaft/drive cup then spin the nut. 14 hours ago, Ant.p said: only other issue (to date) is the two bolts which go through the rear of the arms for the wheelie bar mount, through the shock tower and into the rear diff housing. I’ve sheered them off twice now. Both times I have been able to remove the tower and just get onto the remaining thread with grips to remove, reconstruct and replace. Has anyone else suffered this problem, and is there a cure other than to improve on my driving skills? Yeah this is a common issue. Not too much in the way of solutions, other than perhaps an after market wing mount, but the one that I recommend isn't really available in the UK at the moment (POS). I think some people have drilled them out to M4, but I don't think there is a "solution" to the issue completely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Paul Busby said: Best bit might be to take the arm apart and use something to clamp onto the driveshaft/drive cup then spin the nut. Yeah this is a common issue. Not too much in the way of solutions, other than perhaps an after market wing mount, but the one that I recommend isn't really available in the UK at the moment (POS). I think some people have drilled them out to M4, but I don't think there is a "solution" to the issue completely. Thank you for all the help. Will look into this next time I get a chance to tinker on the cars 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 To be fair, the EXB to my knowledge is a fair bit different to the Notorious? Maybe see if theres a thread for them? Ive brought some BRAND NEW CopperHeadz wheels and tyres, the electrics are in the Maxx so Im going to put it up for sale I think…. Used EXB roller with NEW wheels and tyres Outcast tall sides to keep the chassis cleaner Longer screws for rear wing M2C Shock Inserts (NIP) RPM Rear Skid plate 3D Printed Rear Arm Mud Guarss Spare Rear arm and dog bone Boxed with instructions etc. Brought Jan 2021. Its used, shell has holes n cracks, and theres scratches/scuffs etc. Will get proper pictures etc. Its genuinely been used around 10 times, theres pretty much a picture of everytime Ive used it in this thread What price do we rekon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 35 minutes ago, Guns said: To be fair, the EXB to my knowledge is a fair bit different to the Notorious? Maybe see if theres a thread for them? I have hunted before. Perhaps I need to start a new thread specifically for it as I haven’t found one. you’re right though, but I’ve previously posted here re the notorious in hope of some advice as I’m aware there are differences, but there are also similarities and at the very least, people who have experience with Arrma in general. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Busby Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Guns said: To be fair, the EXB to my knowledge is a fair bit different to the Notorious? Maybe see if theres a thread for them? It is a different truck, but it's not all that different to be honest. Other than the shorter wheelbase, and therefore driveshafts and braces, there's little else to it. The issues highlighted here are the same for Kraton and Notorious. That said, don't be afraid to start a new thread. I'll sub and continue to poke my nose in despite not owning one 😄 2 hours ago, Guns said: Ive brought some BRAND NEW CopperHeadz wheels and tyres, the electrics are in the Maxx so Im going to put it up for sale I think…. Used EXB roller with NEW wheels and tyres Outcast tall sides to keep the chassis cleaner Longer screws for rear wing M2C Shock Inserts (NIP) RPM Rear Skid plate 3D Printed Rear Arm Mud Guarss Spare Rear arm and dog bone Boxed with instructions etc. Brought Jan 2021. Its used, shell has holes n cracks, and theres scratches/scuffs etc. Will get proper pictures etc. Its genuinely been used around 10 times, theres pretty much a picture of everytime Ive used it in this thread What price do we rekon? With the mudguards... £100m, don't take a penny less 😄 In all seriousness though if it's in decent nick then ~£300-350 maybe? Edited June 14, 2021 by Paul Busby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, Paul Busby said: It is a different truck, but it's not all that different to be honest. Other than the shorter wheelbase, and therefore driveshafts and braces, there's little else to it. The issues highlighted here are the same for Kraton and Notorious. That said, don't be afraid to start a new thread. I'll sub and continue to poke my nose in despite not owning one 😄 With the mudguards... £100m, don't take a penny less 😄 In all seriousness though if it's in decent nick then ~£300-350 maybe? Im at the low end. Id take £300 clear tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-racing Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 i did love this car in beginning. Now im not so sure. Always diff problems after i change to 8s combo. iM Thinking make it 6s again. 😞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paul Busby Posted June 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2021 3 hours ago, m-racing said: i did love this car in beginning. Now im not so sure. Always diff problems after i change to 8s combo. iM Thinking make it 6s again. 😞 The car was never intended to be run at 8s. I have seen a bunch of people disappointed that the Kraton experience at 8s isnt great and I really don't understand it. The diffs are way too small and way too loose for 8s bashing, they can take a bit of speed running, but jumping with huge tyres on is way too much for this rig. There is no benefit to it either, it's heavy for a 1/8, but not so much that you would need the extra current capacity that 8s have to offer. I get that some people like to just do, "because I can", but why on earth would you get upset when you find that your toaster makes a crap pizza oven? Just run it at 6s geared to 50-60MPH and it's a blast. I've had my Kraton for a couple of years now and once you have it all tweaked they really are beasts. Shim the diffs, sling on a bunch of aftermarket parts and just enjoy it for what it was designed to be. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 @Paul Busby circlips and pliers are on their way! Looking forward to getting them in to see if it works. Then there’s just the servo mount to reinforce/replace. re the wheel, I assumed it would be a case of clamping something on, but wondered if there was a trick I didn’t know about. For now it drives okay, so will address when I need to remove the wheel. im curious about the alternative wing mount which is not available. Do you have any details so I could look into trying to source one please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Busby Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 53 minutes ago, Ant.p said: @Paul Busby circlips and pliers are on their way! Looking forward to getting them in to see if it works. Then there’s just the servo mount to reinforce/replace. re the wheel, I assumed it would be a case of clamping something on, but wondered if there was a trick I didn’t know about. For now it drives okay, so will address when I need to remove the wheel. im curious about the alternative wing mount which is not available. Do you have any details so I could look into trying to source one please? I thought the EXB Servo mount was good, no? I use a JBIRC one from CustomRC Upgrades, but there is a bunch of options out there. https://www.pos-modellbau.de/ This is the guy that makes the really good parts. His shop has been closed a while though, so I wonder if he is only selling B2B now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Paul Busby said: I thought the EXB Servo mount was good, no? I use a JBIRC one from CustomRC Upgrades, but there is a bunch of options out there. My servo is clearly moving. If I remember to, I’ll take a video and post next time I’m running it. There are no loose screws, so assume the mount isn’t quite man enough. The biggest problem which is hopefully to soon be cured is the servo saver though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 New owner can burn through these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Busby Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 On 15/06/2021 at 20:29, Ant.p said: My servo is clearly moving. If I remember to, I’ll take a video and post next time I’m running it. There are no loose screws, so assume the mount isn’t quite man enough. The biggest problem which is hopefully to soon be cured is the servo saver though! Take the whole mount apart and put it back together with threadlock. I'm sure the EXB one is alloy, so it should be rock solid. Sounds like something is loose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BashingBrian Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 The EXB servo mount is basically pants..🤣🤣 You need to upgrade to a solid alloy one like Voltage Hobbies, GKA or CRCU if you want a nice solid base for the servo.. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorys Breaker Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Took my EXB out this morning and am starting to really fall in love with it now. It’s an absolute dream to drive 😍. Got a hobby wing Max 6 combo in there and just geared the motor down to an 18t from 20t as it was just pulling the tires off the rims and getting so hot. Was worried it wouldn’t be so fast anymore but it’s still an absolute beast. Might keep it like this now even in the winter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 9 hours ago, Rorys Breaker said: Took my EXB out this morning and am starting to really fall in love with it now. It’s an absolute dream to drive 😍. Got a hobby wing Max 6 combo in there and just geared the motor down to an 18t from 20t as it was just pulling the tires off the rims and getting so hot. Was worried it wouldn’t be so fast anymore but it’s still an absolute beast. Might keep it like this now even in the winter. There’s one for sale very close to me. It’s ‘apparently’ only been through 3 packs and looks to be in mint condition. Comes with 2 new series 8000 gens ace bashing lipos, max 5 esc, 1100kv HW motor, Dumbo rc radio, 30t pinion and power hobby servo. £950, but assume they’d take £900. I think it’s a good price, but not 100% I should get one as I already have an Xmaxx in the arsenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 4 hours ago, Ant.p said: There’s one for sale very close to me. It’s ‘apparently’ only been through 3 packs and looks to be in mint condition. Comes with 2 new series 8000 gens ace bashing lipos, max 5 esc, 1100kv HW motor, Dumbo rc radio, 30t pinion and power hobby servo. £950, but assume they’d take £900. I think it’s a good price, but not 100% I should get one as I already have an Xmaxx in the arsenal. That seems quite expensive to me, BUT it will be an absolute monster with that combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: That seems quite expensive to me, BUT it will be an absolute monster with that combo! Just been told I can’t give anymore reactions today? 🤷🏼♂️ I tried to like though! the batteries cost £120 each alone, so with that in mind, I’d be getting the rest for about £660 if he took £900 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 I did Miss that they were brand new. Suppose if you need the full set up its a good price. However are you sure its the EXB 6S? You sure its not the 8S one with that Combo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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