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Arrma Kraton 4s vs 6s?
01-25-2020 | 06:26 PM
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Arrma Kraton 4s vs 6s?
I’m ready to purchase a MT 1/10 or 1/8 scale. I hear conflicting reviews regarding the 4s version being better then the 6s version. Would like some further input before I hit the purchase button. Lol. I appreciate your time.
Last edited by Stankfinger76; 01-25-2020 at 07:35 PM.
01-27-2020 | 01:03 PM
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I own both the 6s and 4s Kraton and Outcast.
The 4s cars have been very durable but then again, I don't push it as hard as the 6s rig. Obviously, the old saying of "you get what you pay for" holds true here. I have all the 6s Arrma's, less the Typhon (I have the 3s version), and I must say they are my GO TO bashers for reliable running. The 4s cars are quick, nimble and thrashable, but I also remember they come with plastic driveshafts and a weaker chassis. 4s is really the limit of that design with that drivetrain, despite it's upgrades over the 3s stuff.
In the end, If I was spending $400 on an RC, I'd save a little longer and spend the extra $150 bucks on a 6s to "futureproof" myself. Besides crawlers...who really wants to upgrade to a slower RC, right?
The 4s cars have been very durable but then again, I don't push it as hard as the 6s rig. Obviously, the old saying of "you get what you pay for" holds true here. I have all the 6s Arrma's, less the Typhon (I have the 3s version), and I must say they are my GO TO bashers for reliable running. The 4s cars are quick, nimble and thrashable, but I also remember they come with plastic driveshafts and a weaker chassis. 4s is really the limit of that design with that drivetrain, despite it's upgrades over the 3s stuff.
In the end, If I was spending $400 on an RC, I'd save a little longer and spend the extra $150 bucks on a 6s to "futureproof" myself. Besides crawlers...who really wants to upgrade to a slower RC, right?
01-27-2020 | 01:43 PM
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I own both the 6s and 4s Kraton and Outcast.
The 4s cars have been very durable but then again, I don't push it as hard as the 6s rig. Obviously, the old saying of "you get what you pay for" holds true here. I have all the 6s Arrma's, less the Typhon (I have the 3s version), and I must say they are my GO TO bashers for reliable running. The 4s cars are quick, nimble and thrashable, but I also remember they come with plastic driveshafts and a weaker chassis. 4s is really the limit of that design with that drivetrain, despite it's upgrades over the 3s stuff.
In the end, If I was spending $400 on an RC, I'd save a little longer and spend the extra $150 bucks on a 6s to "futureproof" myself. Besides crawlers...who really wants to upgrade to a slower RC, right?
The 4s cars have been very durable but then again, I don't push it as hard as the 6s rig. Obviously, the old saying of "you get what you pay for" holds true here. I have all the 6s Arrma's, less the Typhon (I have the 3s version), and I must say they are my GO TO bashers for reliable running. The 4s cars are quick, nimble and thrashable, but I also remember they come with plastic driveshafts and a weaker chassis. 4s is really the limit of that design with that drivetrain, despite it's upgrades over the 3s stuff.
In the end, If I was spending $400 on an RC, I'd save a little longer and spend the extra $150 bucks on a 6s to "futureproof" myself. Besides crawlers...who really wants to upgrade to a slower RC, right?
06-03-2020 | 09:20 PM
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What if you have no interest in 6S, and want to stay with 4S? I just watch Kevin Talbot's video, in which he said (not saying it's gospel, but I noticed it..) that the 4S is better out of the box, but the 6S needs lots of upgrades. That to me would be a massive turn-off re the 6S. I'm not going down that rabbit hole again, ever.
I used to spend tons on RC cars, so I kind of hate the idea of having to upgrade stuff(one or two cheap, simple things, maybe. More than that, no.), and I don't want to buy 6S lipos either. I have plenty of 4S. I don't plan on jumping over houses etc either... Just messing around having fun, the occasional jumps and flips etc.., but honestly my hardcore bashing days are over..
What puts me off a bit on the 4S is German pricing. The 4S is like still pushing €450 or something, so only €100 less than the 6S version. Seems like in the scheme of things the 4S is overpriced in comparison...
I used to spend tons on RC cars, so I kind of hate the idea of having to upgrade stuff(one or two cheap, simple things, maybe. More than that, no.), and I don't want to buy 6S lipos either. I have plenty of 4S. I don't plan on jumping over houses etc either... Just messing around having fun, the occasional jumps and flips etc.., but honestly my hardcore bashing days are over..
What puts me off a bit on the 4S is German pricing. The 4S is like still pushing €450 or something, so only €100 less than the 6S version. Seems like in the scheme of things the 4S is overpriced in comparison...
06-11-2020 | 02:40 PM
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The 4s version needs new shocks, and maybe driveshafts. Some people can manage the slipper to keep from popping u-joints every run, but even then, they wear out after 20-30 runs and need to be replaced. I just swapped in the Arrma CVD's into my Granite (uses same joints as the 4s trucks) but don't have enough runs on them to make a ruling...
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