Kraken KV5TT Build

[Seandonato73]

We didnt even get that much

 

[Z.hb71]

Guess I'm lucky then ?

 

[PortCityRC]

A couple more updates. Front billet bumper set, spring perch cups and heim joints, IRP upper links, billet front upper arms and vertigo upper link brace. Lower fronts come tomorrow. Thanks IRP, DDM, and RCMAX
Starting to look like a roller. Engine coming after the holiday. STOKED!!!???
Starting to look like a roller. Engine coming after the holiday. STOKED!!!???
Woah double post ..my bad guys!

 

[DougStar]

Can't wait for the paint job????

 

[PortCityRC]

Can't wait for the paint job????

Me too brother! I have a little time to think about what I want. Its gotta be special this is my first build, After the holiday will be the engine and paint or may even go Pitdawg hydrographic wrap. Engine is already on order. And thanks guys for all the ?!

 

[DougStar]

What motor?

 

[PortCityRC]

What motor?

Went with the rc max 65. I was hoping to see Harics results because its never too late to go bigger.? But I chose the 65 over the 71 and 80 kits because I'm very hesitant on cutting my brand new body and cage up. Also I ordered the vertigo trans kit and upgraded clutch with it as a package. Harics right even the vekta buggy panels are very RARE at this point. Much easier of a mod though on the buggy with Harics custom aftermarket carbon fiber panels. I need someone to carbon fiber form me some of these TT bodies.

 

[siblues]

Same reason I am going with a smaller engine.Mike said that if I didn't want to cut up the Vekat to go with the 50GT.He said with the larger carb on the bigger motors it was going to be really hard to fit without cutting.I am holding out to see how the members on here are going to do it.

 

[DougStar]

65 is a good choice?? although you'll still be cutting the same hole for the 71 and 80?‍

 

[PortCityRC]

Rooster tail full mod carb option is the ticket for that from what I've heard. And it sports the 90° elbow as opposed to the horn intake on the 70/80 kit

Rooster tail full mod carb option is the ticket for that from what I've heard. And it sports the 90° elbow as opposed to the horn intake on the 70/80 kit

This is what John at detroit said and on rc max web page...but now if I'm cutting I'm going 80

 

[PortCityRC]

Some new front arms came today. They look sick! Thanks RCMAX!

 

[DougStar]

Wow that is wicked ?????

 

[PortCityRC]

Front end is complete just looking for an aluminum spindle and carrier set. I cant find any in stock anywhere right now. Anybody comes across any, hit me up. Cash in hand waiting.

 

[PortCityRC]

Merry Christmas Everyone ???!!!
New Axis stand from the wife! Woohoo!

 

[Haric]

Very nice! The best stand for this hobby??

 

[PortCityRC]

The build is looking great so far buddy can't wait for the motor.

@siblues hey buddy I won't be able to tell you if that 65 fits..I got my upgrade approval for my package today..whoop whoop

 

[PortCityRC]

Alright picked up a Life battery for the new futaba 7PX, RCMAX diff cover from Detroit Performance, sway bar links from IRP, Vertigo billet trailing arm mounts, wheelman designz heim joints(x2-? and a trailing arm..last one available?..first mishap,talk about that later!) A fellow LSF member came at me with another lexan body set and livery so I got 2 to experiment with mad props to Braap2smoke, thank you buddy! And order is changed and just in time,my engine was being built, Thanks Mike and John for the change order! I'm going big or going home with the 80???

 

[John Parks]

Alright picked up a Life battery for the new futaba 7PX, RCMAX diff cover from Detroit Performance, sway bar links from IRP, Vertigo billet trailing arm mounts, wheelman designz heim joints(x2-? and a trailing arm..last one available?..first mishap,talk about that later!) A fellow LSF member came at me with another lexan body set and livery so I got 2 to experiment with mad props to Braap2smoke, thank you buddy! And order is changed and just in time,my engine was being built, Thanks Mike and John for the change order! I'm going big or going home with the 80???

I love the wheelman designz stuff, it looks better than most out their but is pretty pricey. ddm Carrie's a decent amount for the vekta, and has most in stock, some not

 

[PortCityRC]

A few more goods showed up today, close to being done with upgrades and chassis hopups, switching from JS Performance steering links to IRP, I believe the heims in the IRPs have more articulation. I noticed my front suspension should droop a bit more and when I extend my upper arms to adjust the camber and match the stock length the steering links do bind a little bit, I did not notice this till I was playing with the front suspension adjustments. I do have all billet upgrades except for the carrier and spindle set and maybe this is to blame. Ddm said they will be in stock soon with all our Vekta billet upgrades can't wait.

 

[PortCityRC]

A few more goods showed up today, close to being done with upgrades and chassis hopups, switching from JS Performance steering links to IRP, I believe the heims in the IRPs have more articulation. I noticed my front suspension should droop a bit more and when I extend my upper arms to adjust the camber and match the stock length the steering links do bind a little bit, I did not notice this till I was playing with the front suspension adjustments. I do have all billet upgrades except for the carrier and spindle set and maybe this is to blame. Ddm said they will be in stock soon with all our Vekta billet upgrades can't wait.

Update: IRP steering links are the ticket! Waaay! more articulation. Only thing I dislike is they could be a tad shorter so I can toe them out a bit if I want, I'm sure I will be making adjustments in the future. I'll log my specs so if anyone else buys the TT and the add ons, so it will make smoother sailing.