Kraken Vekta shopping list

[Ferrebee88]

Here is the shopping list that I have come up with for Vetka.5. essentials based on the threads I have gone through. Please let me know if I am missing anything important. Also, I plan on running the trepador tires. Any advice on gearing? Also, for durability, would it be best to get the ESP modified 34cc or the modified ported 34cc? I will not be abusing this rig.

Kraken Vekta LSE kit $1200
kv153 - Vertigo Vekta.5 Clutch Carrier Unit $260
kv168 - Vertigo Vekta.5/TT Rear Carrier Plate w/Bearings $80
kv167 - Vertigo Vekta.5 Trans. Upper Brace w/Bearing $25
Vertigo gear set $45
KV6109 - Kraken RC Maxxis Trepadors Tires $100
KV6110 - Kraken Tire Inserts for Trepadors Tires $100
kv153 17/24 - Vertigo Vekta.5 17/24 Gear Set $45
ESP Modified Zenoah "G340RC" 34.02cc 4-Bolt Engine - Complete with Clutch - bb128x $400
RCR Brake Upgrade Kit $30
Victory tuned pipe $220
LIPO battery $75
Servos $250

Total thus far: $3100 after tax

 

[Seandonato73]

Kill switch
Battery box from @Haric
1/5 scale servos (2)
Servo horns (the kit does not come with them.)
Rear cv shaft (doesn't need done right now)

 

[Ferrebee88]

Kill switch
Battery box from @Haric
1/5 scale servos (2)
Servo horns (the kit does not come with them.)
Rear cv shaft (doesn't need done right now)

Oh yes, I forgot about the killwsitch. This will be my first gas rc

 

[Rep732]

Killer rc for the killswitch.... you may not like those treps they are narrow than stock I personally wanted wider tires

 

[Ferrebee88]

I just looked them up. That super bee kit looks pretty nice...or is it overkill?

 

[RcJunkie13]

The super bee Killswitch? No not overkill at all. Works perfect and reasonably priced

 

[Ferrebee88]

The super bee Killswitch? No not overkill at all. Works perfect and reasonably priced

Sweet, I'll add it to the shopping cart.

 

[PortCityRC]

Here is the shopping list that I have come up with for Vetka.5. essentials based on the threads I have gone through. Please let me know if I am missing anything important. Also, I plan on running the trepador tires. Any advice on gearing? Also, for durability, would it be best to get the ESP modified 34cc or the modified ported 34cc? I will not be abusing this rig.

Kraken Vekta LSE kit $1200
kv153 - Vertigo Vekta.5 Clutch Carrier Unit $260
kv168 - Vertigo Vekta.5/TT Rear Carrier Plate w/Bearings $80
kv167 - Vertigo Vekta.5 Trans. Upper Brace w/Bearing $25
Vertigo gear set $45
KV6109 - Kraken RC Maxxis Trepadors Tires $100
KV6110 - Kraken Tire Inserts for Trepadors Tires $100
kv153 17/24 - Vertigo Vekta.5 17/24 Gear Set $45
ESP Modified Zenoah "G340RC" 34.02cc 4-Bolt Engine - Complete with Clutch - bb128x $400
RCR Brake Upgrade Kit $30
Victory tuned pipe $220
LIPO battery $75
Servos $250

Total thus far: $3100 after tax

Them big trepadore tires look sweet but will be tough on your rig. I believe their 220mm tall so if you are getting the vertigo trans I suggest starting with the 17t. Don't run the big gear with your car or it will destroy the clutch.

 

[niz55]

Go with the ported 34cc.

 

[spents]

yer also gonna want/need one of these at some point as well mate ,

https://www.taylorrc.co.uk/product-page/rcmax-billet-vekta-kv5tt-front-diff-housing

and don't forget the servo horns ,

edit; just seen sean mentioned the horns

 

[RcJunkie13]

You will also want one of these in the future
https://www.taylorrc.co.uk/product-page/rcmax-71-supreme-vekta-kv5tt-package

 

[misterleon]

Wait guys is that right? $3100+ for a reliable vekta? My mcd w5 was $2250 with a Bartolone 32. The losi 5b $2400 with an obr 32 reed full mod. My losi 5t was $2800 with an on signature series

 

[Rep732]

I don't have 3100 into mine

 

[misterleon]

I don't have 3100 into mine

Ok so it’s reliability and bling upgrades for $3100

 

[Rep732]

Yea something like that bob

 

[Ferrebee88]

Go with the ported 34cc.

What is the benefit of going with the ported vs the modified 34cc?

Them big trepadore tires look sweet but will be tough on your rig. I believe their 220mm tall so if you are getting the vertigo trans I suggest starting with the 17t. Don't run the big gear with your car or it will destroy the clutch.

Ill just save a couple hundred up front and skip the trepador tires.

 

[Rep732]

Yea don't get the treps and I agree with getting the aluminum front diff housing as mine oy lasted a few runs before the bearings started to walk in the housing

 

[Ferrebee88]

In electric cars the servos are powered through the BEC in the ESC. I know I need a LIPO for the vekta, but how does it transfer power to the receiver? Is there another part needed for that?

 

[Rep732]

The battery has a on/off switch inline with the battery and receiver

 

[Ferrebee88]

The battery has a on/off switch inline with the battery and receiver

So it plugs into the spot where the esc would normally go?