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Kraken RC Vekta.5 Ultra 4 Class 1500 Unlimited Gas Buggy

Kraken RC Vekta.5 Ultra 4 Class 1500 Unlimited Gas Buggy

Looking for the next big thing? How about just the next thing that is BIG! Then check out Kraken RC’s latest creation, the Vekta.5 Ultra 4 Class 1500 Unlimited Buggy!

This huge buggy is modeled straight after the 1:1 Ultra 4 Class 1500 buggies, including features like a full roll cage, rear solid axle with trailing arms (both CNC-machined), independent front suspension a bulletproof, shaft-driven 4WD system.

The motor and transmission sit as low as possible in the rig and the suspension is damped by MEGA-BORE (WAY bigger than big bore) shocks that feature some uber-thick, 8mm shafts. Beadlock wheels grip the soft, all-terrain Dominator tires.

The Vekta.5 will come in two different configurations:
• ARTR/No motor with 2 KRAKEN TS-555HV High Torque/Voltage Servos – 555 inch-oz (40kg)
• ARTR/with 29cc motor and 2 KRAKEN TS-555HV High Torque/Voltage Servos – 555 inch-oz (40kg)

This rig will be available in early 2016. Price is not yet available.

Do you want to see it in action? Well, here ya go!

[source: www.krakenrc.com]

About Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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