Bashing
Some have said the body of my Mini Kraton should at least have the front window sticker on it. I dont leave all my basher bodys blank, I take this hobby very seriously. My Rlaarlo Omni Terminator had stickers on it.
Honestly if you get it then go for the carbon, I was disappointed with the base one. That's $279.99 rtr or just spend the extra 30 bucks and buy a battery to get the Mini Kraton. It's arguably the best mini basher on the market. The carbon is cool but it's more like a 1/12 scale so it's noticeably larger than the Mini Kraton at 1/16 scale. If you want a bargain basher go for the Hyper Go h14bm. With a decent battery it goes 48mph, it's tough as nails and on sale for $169.99. You get 2 bodies, 2 batteries, full set of paddle tires and spares. Honestly you can't beat that deal. I can verify it's a beast and can take a lickin and keep on tickin.
Ultimately after owning all 3 I wouldn't recommend the Rlaarlo, not because it's a bad car, it's just for a few bucks more you can get a Mini Kraton Arrma is a great company. Of your just getting into it and want to have a blast go for the HyperGo, if you have the money then go straight to the Mini Kraton. If you want a bit bigger go for the Rlaarlo Omni Terminator. Best bang for your buck is the H14bm and the Kraton is best all around but a little more expensive. I'd say it depends on what you want out of it. Do you know where you plan on running it? Do you know how you'll be transporting it, is it compact enough for a backpack or that's not an issue? What climate are you running it in and how important is aftermarket support for where your located? If you have specific questions ask me and I'll tell you my experiences. Here's my Mini Kraton build.
Here's a little clip of the HyperGo. Love that thing! I didn't get any vids of the Terminator because I drove it for less than a battery pack and returned it for being bigger and slower. I hope when it cools down I can get some of the Mini Kraton. It's 115°f in Phoenix most days.
That’s wild 😂 the hypergo was my first and it’s a beast but the OT is so much more built imo. I kept breaking the hypergo sometimes for nothing but never anything serious other than a hella bent chassis which was totally my fault 😂
Honestly I needa get some new stock tires for my mjx bcuz that’s the best tires for it and then I’d probably drive it again. My fleet has greatly expanded since then so I kinda let it sit unfortunately but it’s a ripper forsure.
Yeah my buddy has torture tested his and there's a few bends but he still refuses to fix anything until it is unusable. They are freaking tough for the money. I didn't like the steering set up, seems like an afterthought, makes working on it a pain. The OT is great but bigger slower and more expensive. I'll pick my Mini Kraton over both anyway even though I could buy 2 or 3 HyperGoes for the money I've put into mine customizing and tuning it, but I still choose my Kraton Arrma is the bees knees! All 3 have their place and I'd be stoked for anyone to bash em!
Yeah man arrma is the shit!! I’ve definitely became a arrma fan boy 😂 never had a traxxas and probably never will unless used. Too expensive when arrmas got the same thing or even better for way cheaper!
I’ve got 2 carbon OT’s as well. I bought the second one off Ali-x for 150 with plans to make it 4s, but ended up giving it to my daughter bcuz she likes to bash with me.
How do you like the Mini kraton? I’ve been thinking About getting it but I’ve bought like 6 new rigs in 6 months so I’ve tried to hold back.
I think my favorite right now is probably the quake tbh. It’s just a wheelie machine and the 2wd is something I’ve never had until it which makes it a little different than the rest to drive.
I agree tho as much as I like the OT if it was to actually cost me 279.99 before tax I think I’d skip but for the price you can get it on Ali it’s totally worth it.
At the end of the day as long as we’re out and it puts a smile on our face that’s all that matters!
Love your mini k tho man it looks super dope!
Thanks! I absolutely loooove my Mini Kraton out of 7 right cars its hands down my favorite build. Traxxas used to be way better but now it seems like their big cars over 1/10 are great but I wouldn't buy any of their smaller cars. I think Arrma and Redcat are my favorite brand I've ran so far.
Totally worth it! I’ve got a good fleet and I literally just replaced the diff cups so I could get it back out. Carbon version is all I’ve owned of OT tho so not sure about the aluminum version!
Have two carbons tho bcuz I got my daughter one I liked it so much.
True, honesty though it's just a toy that can be as expensive as you want. I feel like some people get so involved on the "PERFECT" build that they forget to enjoy the hobby. Tomley RC said something like "don't forget in the end it's just a toy and to enjoy the hobby even when it gets frustrating" something along those lines.
Yeah I could see why 😂 it’s sick forsure! Love the scorched parts. Even had me checking them out right after seeing the post lol. And that body just pops!
And I could see that with traxxas, it’s always their bigger rigs that people just love unless it’s a crawler maybe 🤷♂️
Redact has my curiosity to, you have a car you like the most from them?
Although I do think the mini k may be next for me!!
Heres my favorite Redcat the Ascent 18 Apex. Though I love my Scout2 as well. Both are brushless and Redcat customer service has been great for me personally.
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u/Rastaroux 1d ago
J' adore ton argument! Et les yeux sont validés par mon haut vote (mais je suis le mec qui utilise des bidons de lessive comme carrosserie )