I've got one. And what I've done is replace the stock shock cap bushings with M2C RACING bushings. The stock ones are rubber and have a lot of slack. I've also added cooling fans for the motor because I run the speed pinion. I replaced all four hubs with Hot Racing hubs because the stock bearings don't last very long. Finally I tuned all my diffs. 500k in the center. 70k front and 30k rear. But before doing any of that I ran it box stock. My style of bashing us much like RC Dude, Rich Duperbash and Aldo Loyal. Big sends. And I can attest that this new EXB RTR doesn't need much. For all intents and purposes if you are not hitting 100 foot plus jumps you don't need anything. This new version has actually lived up it's namesake. Extreme Basher. I own 6 other 6S Arrma platforms. And all of them are fully upgraded with Vitavon, M2C, Hot Racing, RCAWD and Hobbywing. But this new Arrma is the one in my fleet that has had the least modifications. I've even ordered Kraton EXB shocks and put them on my Fireteam and Kraton. They work so good! Specially for the price. You can go onto Jenny's RC and pick up all 4 for 80 bux.
Thank Earl Moorehead and his channel for getting the firmware update because it was absolutely happening. I have 2 EXB 6s Rollers that we picked up for $319 a piece when they were on a black Friday sale 2 years ago so I’m passing on this one, but we got the 6s Black Rock and are really enjoying it.
Good overview. I'd really like to see a follow up video talking about parts worth upgrading from the Kraton 6s EXB V1. Also what can and can't be easily upgraded based on the newer design. I have the EXB v1 and wondering if it's better just to upgrade what I can since I like my electronics already. Thanks!
I have the original EXB and bought it second hand. Although it had never been run, the guy who had it before me put in SS screws. Unfortunately he used the wrong ones in certain areas and they stripped the plastic out on the bulkhead along with the servo mount from underneath the trunk. Once I fixed those issues the truck ran fine. I really don’t bash it like I did my V3 Kraton 6s. That truck was beaten up pretty bad and I had to bend the chassis back in place a few times! My EXB has had 2 sets of bulkheads replaced so far and I usually just go to Jenny’s RC and replace the diffs with it considering I’ve blown the diffs out a few times as well! The wing mounts are horrible and always seem to find a way of breaking off, even on light bashing days! I switched to the smaller 4s Backflips and they help with blowing the diffs as much! I’m interested in seeing how the new center brace support works. Just wondering if it will put more stress on the center diff housing and if there’s any kind of flex to accommodate the big hits! I’m not a fan of the plastic center diff housing and always seem to strip out the top and bottom screws somehow. Also, and this it just my personal preference, I can’t stand the color Red! Usually I take off all the anodized parts and soak them in over cleaner and then polish the aluminum! Yes it’s kind of a pain but once it’s done along with a new Painted body I’m good! Thanks for the video! Love the channel!
First off, thanks for sharing. Secondly, there are always risks connecting to a center area like the diff housing. A big impact might flex the housing slightly but I doubt it would be overly detrimental to the operation of the car. Chassis flex is always a concern. Still, I think it is a step in the right direction.
Stoked to get one of these , the red one like the one on Amazon . Man , I got lucky to meet an RC sales guy . He bought out a hobby store that closed a few months ago . He said he’s got about 20 so I ll go there tomorrow and maybe come home with one of these
Had mine two weeks love it so far no breaks but have definitely experienced some strange throttle issues in the lower throttle range but just ordered a program box to c if it’s a firmware issue, still drives great tho cause I’m usually in the upper portion of throttle anyway
did you ever cover or plan to cover the 8s EXB? The new RTR not the roller. I know you have expressed that the 8s Kraton is one of your favorites. Would love to see your take on the V2 RTR of the Kraton 8s.
im liking the new designed motor heatsink..It actually wraps around whole motor and clamps tight with a locking screw....the old one was known for coming loose and moving around, had constant issues with my one on Mojave 6s. will definitely update all my 6s rigs with this new heatsink :)
Great video! I am looking to buy my first rc. I am considering either the Kraton 4s or 6s or the Kagama 6s. Which one would you recommend? Or would you recommend something else? Thanks in advance.
@creditrazer981 Yeah man. The stock servo on the Kraton 6S EXB V2 is awesome! I will eventually move on to a Perfect Pass servo. But it's completely unnecessary. That was always one of biggest complaints about the 6S Kratons. But it's not a problem now.
its a pity it dosent come with alloy hubs, once the plastic pillow ball hubs pop out they keep doing it, alloy hubs fix that, i dont really mod my trucks that much but i always change out the plastic pillow ball hubs if it has them
When is the brutal review video of this truck coming? I know in one of your last videos you mentioned travelling for work but I CAN'T WAIT ANY LONGER!!!! Just kidding....
Great video as always. Will the DX3 controller work with the SLT3 receiver? Just wondering cause i purchased a Vortex and i also have a Typhon 3S BLX and would like to use one radio for both.
You mentioned in there the red label on the new esc... 🤔 It's the first I've seen an esc carry a warning, do you know what the max C rating is it can take.... Like if I put two 3s in with a 120 c will it take it?....
I hate to be the bear of bad news. The drive cups are not longer. They are beefed up at the base and it looks like they're longer but is deceiving. I chatted with... Do RC? I think? He had one of the new cups out and measured from the slot for the pin, to the top of the cup. And behold there the same length. They did not make the cups deeper. So the driveshaft will probably pop out as usual. If there was one thing they could have solved, that would have been a big step forward. Have Fun
I love this car! Been bashing mine for the past 3 days and all I can say is, it brings me joy!
I'm new to this hobby I recently got this my question is can I run 2×3s 5000 50c or do I have to run 2×3s 5000 100c like the box says 🤔
@@wolfysoto you can run both.
Yes you can run both sets of batteries
Thanks brothers fs need all the help rn 😅
or you can run one 6s battery with the loop connector @@wolfysoto
I've got one. And what I've done is replace the stock shock cap bushings with M2C RACING bushings. The stock ones are rubber and have a lot of slack. I've also added cooling fans for the motor because I run the speed pinion. I replaced all four hubs with Hot Racing hubs because the stock bearings don't last very long. Finally I tuned all my diffs. 500k in the center. 70k front and 30k rear. But before doing any of that I ran it box stock. My style of bashing us much like RC Dude, Rich Duperbash and Aldo Loyal. Big sends. And I can attest that this new EXB RTR doesn't need much. For all intents and purposes if you are not hitting 100 foot plus jumps you don't need anything. This new version has actually lived up it's namesake. Extreme Basher. I own 6 other 6S Arrma platforms. And all of them are fully upgraded with Vitavon, M2C, Hot Racing, RCAWD and Hobbywing. But this new Arrma is the one in my fleet that has had the least modifications. I've even ordered Kraton EXB shocks and put them on my Fireteam and Kraton. They work so good! Specially for the price. You can go onto Jenny's RC and pick up all 4 for 80 bux.
Really good info. Thanks for sharing 😎👍
Thanks AJ. My V2 finally arrived yesterday. Can't wait to give it a run!
Thank Earl Moorehead and his channel for getting the firmware update because it was absolutely happening.
I have 2 EXB 6s Rollers that we picked up for $319 a piece when they were on a black Friday sale 2 years ago so I’m passing on this one, but we got the 6s Black Rock and are really enjoying it.
Recieve my V2 on december 30th! Didn’t run in yet! Sold My V5 to get this one! What a Nice rig! Looking Forward to Bash it!
Good overview. I'd really like to see a follow up video talking about parts worth upgrading from the Kraton 6s EXB V1. Also what can and can't be easily upgraded based on the newer design. I have the EXB v1 and wondering if it's better just to upgrade what I can since I like my electronics already. Thanks!
I have the original EXB and bought it second hand. Although it had never been run, the guy who had it before me put in SS screws. Unfortunately he used the wrong ones in certain areas and they stripped the plastic out on the bulkhead along with the servo mount from underneath the trunk. Once I fixed those issues the truck ran fine. I really don’t bash it like I did my V3 Kraton 6s. That truck was beaten up pretty bad and I had to bend the chassis back in place a few times! My EXB has had 2 sets of bulkheads replaced so far and I usually just go to Jenny’s RC and replace the diffs with it considering I’ve blown the diffs out a few times as well! The wing mounts are horrible and always seem to find a way of breaking off, even on light bashing days! I switched to the smaller 4s Backflips and they help with blowing the diffs as much! I’m interested in seeing how the new center brace support works. Just wondering if it will put more stress on the center diff housing and if there’s any kind of flex to accommodate the big hits! I’m not a fan of the plastic center diff housing and always seem to strip out the top and bottom screws somehow. Also, and this it just my personal preference, I can’t stand the color Red! Usually I take off all the anodized parts and soak them in over cleaner and then polish the aluminum! Yes it’s kind of a pain but once it’s done along with a new Painted body I’m good! Thanks for the video! Love the channel!
First off, thanks for sharing. Secondly, there are always risks connecting to a center area like the diff housing. A big impact might flex the housing slightly but I doubt it would be overly detrimental to the operation of the car. Chassis flex is always a concern. Still, I think it is a step in the right direction.
Stoked to get one of these , the red one like the one on Amazon . Man , I got lucky to meet an RC sales guy . He bought out a hobby store that closed a few months ago . He said he’s got about 20 so I ll go there tomorrow and maybe come home with one of these
Had mine two weeks love it so far no breaks but have definitely experienced some strange throttle issues in the lower throttle range but just ordered a program box to c if it’s a firmware issue, still drives great tho cause I’m usually in the upper portion of throttle anyway
Fantastic video, very informative. Top Notch. Simon. Still not available yet in UK.😂
awesome new rig to start off the new year!!
I have on and love it !! My 1st Arma, why did it take me so long !!
did you ever cover or plan to cover the 8s EXB? The new RTR not the roller. I know you have expressed that the 8s Kraton is one of your favorites. Would love to see your take on the V2 RTR of the Kraton 8s.
im liking the new designed motor heatsink..It actually wraps around whole motor and clamps tight with a locking screw....the old one was known for coming loose and moving around, had constant issues with my one on Mojave 6s. will definitely update all my 6s rigs with this new heatsink :)
Thanks for sharing
Hi AJ, ydo you think the T-bone racing wheelie bar would fit the new Kraton exb?? @@AJJAMStudios
When will they come out with the notorious or outcast exb rtr?.
I bought this one. I want the outcast in 1/8!
Great video! I am looking to buy my first rc. I am considering either the Kraton 4s or 6s or the Kagama 6s. Which one would you recommend? Or would you recommend something else? Thanks in advance.
Great video,thank you. Getting close to an order I feel. What happened to the 8s kraton ? Is this a better option now ?
Can you suggest which batteries to buy and if they are on Amazon?
I like HRB and Ovonic batteries. I am sure they are on Amazon.
Nice, hat Brother🔥👍🏼. Can’t wait to see this one.
By the way, no shock tower bends, no shock stand-off breaks, no chassis bends and no weak servo.
@creditrazer981 Yeah man. The stock servo on the Kraton 6S EXB V2 is awesome! I will eventually move on to a Perfect Pass servo. But it's completely unnecessary. That was always one of biggest complaints about the 6S Kratons. But it's not a problem now.
My all-time favorite🤩BASH🚀BEAST😈🏆Cool Vid A.J.💯
You are doing a good job!
Thank you, Mike
You forgot to mention the motor mount screws..which were a pain on the original Kraton because the set screws kept stripping
its a pity it dosent come with alloy hubs, once the plastic pillow ball hubs pop out they keep doing it, alloy hubs fix that, i dont really mod my trucks that much but i always change out the plastic pillow ball hubs if it has them
They have a version 5 already on Amazon ?
🔥🔥👊🏻💯 great video
I see TBone racing website is up is that a different tbone that you use?
I’ve been told that site is a scam. Tbone racing was based in Haden Lake Idaho. Look at the location.
Is there a wheelie bar for these cars I’m new to this and this the one I bought
When is the brutal review video of this truck coming? I know in one of your last videos you mentioned travelling for work but I CAN'T WAIT ANY LONGER!!!! Just kidding....
I have been stuck out of town for a while now. We are trying to get to it. Please be patient. Sometimes life gets in the way. Thank you for watching😎👍
Great video as always. Will the DX3 controller work with the SLT3 receiver? Just wondering cause i purchased a Vortex and i also have a Typhon 3S BLX and would like to use one radio for both.
DX3 can only bind to one car!
We bind them to multiple rigs here. No problem. Need to adjust settings for each car.
@@AJJAMStudios Thank you. Keep making those awesome how to videos.
You mentioned in there the red label on the new esc... 🤔 It's the first I've seen an esc carry a warning, do you know what the max C rating is it can take.... Like if I put two 3s in with a 120 c will it take it?....
Yes, it will take it.
You’re not gonna run the cars??
I hate to be the bear of bad news. The drive cups are not longer. They are beefed up at the base and it looks like they're longer but is deceiving. I chatted with... Do RC? I think? He had one of the new cups out and measured from the slot for the pin, to the top of the cup. And behold there the same length. They did not make the cups deeper. So the driveshaft will probably pop out as usual.
If there was one thing they could have solved, that would have been a big step forward.
Have Fun
Saw the same series of vids. I saw rcdude81 put m2c cup in his. Is the shaft diameter larger or does it not matter?
That would do the trick.
Should of had aluminum steering knuckles instead of plastic
Why don’t they promote when they drop new versions, if u don’t keep up with this stuff you will never know
But isn't the older version still $999??? Why would anybody still want one over the newer version
This is 6s not 8s.
I want to sell my xmaxx to get another one already, 😂
What I’m doing right now😂 is