Kronos XTR CRCU Aftermarket upgrades (shameless plug)

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Got some good looking stuff for sure!
 
Fireblade said:
stand offs are ready, I have a set on the way.

https://customrcupgrades.com/product/team-corally-titanium-m4-stand-offs-6s-x4/
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Look forward to hearing how they hold up. Have you broken the stock standoffs?
I was reading the description for these titanium pieces, does the sketer really use a 2mm nut to secure the shock? I've never seen a standoff that small on any rc from 1/10 and up? Maybe a typo? Should be 3mm at least(stock). I'll give Custom RC props for filling a void👍🍻
 
stock nut is M3. No I have never broken one, I just like titanium :)
to be fair the issue with the standoffs seems to be with the 2022 models so maybe they had a duff batch or something? my friend has never broken one on his Kronos either.
 
Fair enough.. nothing wrong with bling!! Save a few grams to boot maybe even.
I'm curious, I was browsing CRCU's website and saw some Xmaxx rear hubs that clearly have Vitavon etched into them, as well as some JBIRC Xmaxx wheel nuts..guess they are a reseller for those? Funny part is the Vitavon hubs are cheaper from CRCU than direct from Vitavon?
 
KnowAir said:
Look forward to hearing how they hold up. Have you broken the stock standoffs?
I was reading the description for these titanium pieces, does the sketer really use a 2mm nut to secure the shock? I've never seen a standoff that small on any rc from 1/10 and up? Maybe a typo? Should be 3mm at least(stock). I'll give Custom RC props for filling a void👍🍻
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Yeah their description is very misleading. Given the same dimensions titanium only has 60% of the strength of hardened steel but weighs 40% less. So being 4mm instead of 3mm doesn't make it twice as strong as stock.
 
slick2500 said:
Yeah their description is very misleading. Given the same dimensions titanium only has 60% of the strength of hardened steel but weighs 40% less. So being 4mm instead of 3mm doesn't make it twice as strong as stock.
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Given those statistics, the titanium bits would be a loss in strength..
Guess we'll have to wait and see.
I am curious what the compatibility between Arrma and TC shocks, caps and bushings are.
M2C and others have upgrades available for the Arrmas. Might very well work on TC rigs. Surely adding Arrma shocks would allow the standoffs to be used on a TC.
I don't generally have these issues since I don't run hard enough to break them.
I have issues with the drivetrain on my XTR. 6s = drivetrain destruction..
 
I always thought that Titanium had a higher UTS and YS than even high tensile steel.

I've fitted these:-

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KnowAir said:
Given those statistics, the titanium bits would be a loss in strength..
Guess we'll have to wait and see.
I am curious what the compatibility between Arrma and TC shocks, caps and bushings are.
M2C and others have upgrades available for the Arrmas. Might very well work on TC rigs. Surely adding Arrma shocks would allow the standoffs to be used on a TC.
I don't generally have these issues since I don't run hard enough to break them.
I have issues with the drivetrain on my XTR. 6s = drivetrain destruction..
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I use Arrma Shocks with the CRCU shock stand offs. Arrma shocks are a direct fit. The Arrma standoffs are a slightly smaller diameter than the Corally. But the M2C standoff might work, since you drill out the hole to 4mm: https://m2cracing.net/notorious-v5-exb/390-m2c3080-arrma-shock-tower-stand-off-kit.html

I've broken one stock standoff, which is why I got the CRCU ones.

I seem to remember titanium has a higher UTS and yield strength than high carbon steel.
 
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KnowAir said:
Given those statistics, the titanium bits would be a loss in strength..
Guess we'll have to wait and see.
I am curious what the compatibility between Arrma and TC shocks, caps and bushings are.
M2C and others have upgrades available for the Arrmas. Might very well work on TC rigs. Surely adding Arrma shocks would allow the standoffs to be used on a TC.
I don't generally have these issues since I don't run hard enough to break them.
I have issues with the drivetrain on my XTR. 6s = drivetrain destruction..
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Considering they are thicker in diameter than the stock ones they are likely a little bit stronger than the stock ones.
Scott Marsden said:
I always thought that Titanium had a higher UTS and YS than even high tensile steel.

I've fitted these:-

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I use Arrma Shocks with the CRCU shock stand offs. Arrma shocks are a direct fit. The Arrma standoffs are a slightly smaller diameter than the Corally. But the M2C standoff might work, since you drill out the hole to 4mm: https://m2cracing.net/notorious-v5-exb/390-m2c3080-arrma-shock-tower-stand-off-kit.html

I've broken one stock standoff, which is why I got the CRCU ones.

I seem to remember titanium has a higher UTS and yield strength than high carbon steel.
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1. Titanium can withstand higher and lower temperatures than steel

2. Titanium is significantly stronger than the most commonly used grades of steel. But, the strongest known alloy steels in their strongest tempers are stronger than the strongest titanium alloys in their hardest temper.

3. In unalloyed condition, with the same strength, titanium is much lighter

4. Titanium is significantly more expensive than steel. Even though some grades for very specific applications may be sold at a price near that of titanium, most steels are very cheap compared to titanium.

5. Titanium is less toxic than steel, experiences lower amounts of thermal expansion than steel and has a higher melting point .

6. Titanium has higher tensile stength per mass but not by volume.

7. Steel is harder than titanium. Titanium deforms more easily than steel.

8. Steel is usually preferable for making strong objects as its volume is more acceptable.
 
Fireblade said:
CRCU have started doing Corally bits, just hinge pin holders at the moment but titanium shock stands offs and a titanium steering rack will apparently be ready next week.

Have a look here https://customrcupgrades.com/teamcorally/

Quality looks top notch, he does a lot of Arrma stuff too.
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Not much in USA for upgrades except the few parts basher queen makes. I'd like that steering bar. I've bent 2 of them so far.
 
Scott Marsden said:
I always thought that Titanium had a higher UTS and YS than even high tensile steel.

I've fitted these:-

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I use Arrma Shocks with the CRCU shock stand offs. Arrma shocks are a direct fit. The Arrma standoffs are a slightly smaller diameter than the Corally. But the M2C standoff might work, since you drill out the hole to 4mm: https://m2cracing.net/notorious-v5-exb/390-m2c3080-arrma-shock-tower-stand-off-kit.html

I've broken one stock standoff, which is why I got the CRCU ones.

I seem to remember titanium has a higher UTS and yield strength than high carbon steel.
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I’ve got a Mojave and I’ve been wondering if those corally bushings fit thank you! Mind if I ask you a few other spec questions?
 
Scott Marsden said:
Yes, you can ask any other questions.

A lot of Kraton parts are a direct fit to the Kronos. I also have the Kraton EXB turnbuckles on the XTR.
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Scott Marsden said:
Yes, you can ask any other questions.

A lot of Kraton parts are a direct fit to the Kronos. I also have the Kraton EXB turnbuckles on the XTR.
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I’ve actually never looked into TC before but im impressed. Makes my Mojave look like a pile! For awhile now I’ve been wanting to replace a lot of bad parts like shock ends, pivot balls and bushings (all shock related) but arrma’s replacement parts are pretty sub par so I find myself looking at other companies parts but with little or no info lol, do I get it or not. I’m leaning towards rebuilding my shocks but with corally parts since they are interchangeable which is great. I’m just wondering about say the lower rod ball, what are they’re widths? My arms can take a 6.5mm wide ball, (came with a 6mm…so sloppy I don’t know why they did that). Springs the same too? My ID 21mm. Oh and are the front and rear shocks the same body ect just longer shaft on rear?

Their website details made it out to be like that. Because eventually I may just swap corally shocks themselves over aswell. If you can help with any info on that stuff that’d be great, if not that’s ok too lol you’re replay in itself was great! Most, don’t wanna help. Thanks again dude talk to you later
 
decline225 said:
I’ve actually never looked into TC before but im impressed. Makes my Mojave look like a pile! For awhile now I’ve been wanting to replace a lot of bad parts like shock ends, pivot balls and bushings (all shock related) but arrma’s replacement parts are pretty sub par so I find myself looking at other companies parts but with little or no info lol, do I get it or not. I’m leaning towards rebuilding my shocks but with corally parts since they are interchangeable which is great. I’m just wondering about say the lower rod ball, what are they’re widths? My arms can take a 6.5mm wide ball, (came with a 6mm…so sloppy I don’t know why they did that). Springs the same too? My ID 21mm. Oh and are the front and rear shocks the same body ect just longer shaft on rear?

Their website details made it out to be like that. Because eventually I may just swap corally shocks themselves over aswell. If you can help with any info on that stuff that’d be great, if not that’s ok too lol you’re replay in itself was great! Most, don’t wanna help. Thanks again dude talk to you later
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I think the shocks are longer on rear.

I know that the Arrma shocks are different front and rear.
I'm not sure about the Corally springs, I think the newer 2022 XTR has springs similar in stiffness to Arrma Kraton.

I think it's trial and error when it comes to swapping parts.
 
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