Tony's Build Log - Arrma 1/8 Kraton 4WD EXB Extreme

[Tony]

@mydoddy69 @.AJ.

 

HorizonHobby replied, saying this

 

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I would suggest reviewing our online manual for this vehicle. What you are looking for is on page 5 of the following manual:

https://www.horizonhobby.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-horizon-master/default/dw96fa696f/Manuals/ARA106053-Exploded-View-MULTI.pdf

That page will show the rear diff having the washers only

 

 

WTF?

 

Are they not aware about the new changes or what we have been told on forums are incorrect information?

[.AJ.]

Just take your diff apart and check if you are worried  

[Tony]

17 minutes ago, .AJ. said:

Just take your diff apart and check if you are worried  

 

I did, see page 2 of this

 

https://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/forums/topic/244889-tonys-build-log-arrma-18-kraton-4wd-exb-extreme/?page=2&tab=comments#comment-2531917

 

it shows I have the slips, and yet they said it shouldn't be there, only washers for the rears.

 

[Stormbringer]

2 hours ago, Tony said:

 

I did, see page 2 of this

 

https://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/forums/topic/244889-tonys-build-log-arrma-18-kraton-4wd-exb-extreme/?page=2&tab=comments#comment-2531917

 

it shows I have the slips, and yet they said it shouldn't be there, only washers for the rears.

 

Maybe they didnt get the memo ? 🤣

[Tony]

10 minutes ago, Stormbringer said:

Maybe they didnt get the memo ? 🤣

 

Who knows, but it does show their poor customer services if they can't give the right info...

[m4inbrain]

On 22/12/2020 at 18:53, .AJ. said:

The old style rear diff was the one with problem, so they fitted the same as the front in the rear for the updated model, they obviously didn’t update the manual 

 

Not as far as i'm aware. Front and centre are x3 LSD, the rear is x1 LSD. 

 

Should be, at the very least, since that's what they said they'd do.

[.AJ.]

My point is the rear diff now has 3 lsd plates like the others, not 1 and a spacer. I didnt mean how the plates were set up 👍 

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[Tony]

Thanks, so it would mean I have Batch #2 then.

 

No idea what support was on about then!! They need to be more aware of what they have and what they're selling...🤷‍♂️

[Tony]

This arrived today. 

 

Someone 3D printed this using the TPU material. Will fit it as soon as Amazon delivers the Lucas Read N Tacky Grease later today. 

 

 

[Tony]

Finally managed to have the time to finish this off.

 

Diffs taken apart & confirmed that I have the 2nd batch. Front was set up as "Maximum Effect" while the rear was set up as "Minimum Effect". Diff fluid topped up as well.

 

And rear mudguards fitted.

 

Batteries charged up. Went outside in my rear garden and tested it out.

 

Holy ****, it's fast! 1st go, it did a back flip! 🤣  But managed to get used to the speed & control but by the time it was getting dark I had to stop. :( 

 

Real testing tomorrow at a local park, hopefully it'll be empty.

 

Thanks everyone for your help & advice.  👍

[Tony]

Today was my first chance that I was able to let this rip up the field near me. Lots of fun! 

 

Lots of back flips, it's crazy how powerful it is. Field are full of skid marks on the grass. 😂

 

Rear mud guards FTW! 

 

 

Edited December 29, 2020 by Tony

[mydoddy69]

Can’t see the pics fella sorry

[Tony]

Something is broken... my other attachments has disappeared as well.

[Tony]

Images reuploaded, all good now. 👍

[Tony]

Small but worthwhile fitting to protect the motor from hard landing. 

 

6mm thick foam. 

[Callyakn]

On 20/12/2020 at 14:45, mydoddy69 said:

Nice one fella your be up and running in no time wished I’d of known you wanted those rear guards sooner I just made an order from there we could have doubled up oh well next time maybe 👍👍

 

 

anyone else want to double up on the mud guards haha 

[Callyakn]

On 24/12/2020 at 11:46, Tony said:

This arrived today. 

 

Someone 3D printed this using the TPU material. Will fit it as soon as Amazon delivers the Lucas Read N Tacky Grease later today. 

 

 

Or where I can get these ?

[Tony]

Just now, Callyakn said:

Or where I can get these ?

 

Got it via Liam on Arrma  group on FB.

[Callyakn]

9 hours ago, Tony said:

 

Got it via Liam on Arrma  group on FB.

Which group? Arrma UK OR Arrma owners rc uk

[Tony]

The second one 👍

[Tony]

Much fun with kids today on a wet field. 

 

Time for a bath! 😂 

 

 

[Callyakn]

christ how do you clean these 

[Tony]

Just now, Callyakn said:

christ how do you clean these 

 

Water, toothbrush/paintbrush, dry it, then spray GT85.

[Tony]

That's all done. 

 

Glue arriving tomorrow, then will apply it. 👍

 

[Tony]

Next project... Arrived today 👍