Traxxas T-Maxx Forum v1.0

[SixVi6]

R/Cbum4life...
there no extra hexes or anything wiht the RPM stablemaxxes, just wheels. they are just offset more or deeper dished than the stock wheels. this extra offset gives it the added width. they work and bolt on just like the stock wheels.

GTX..
yeah I bet the bulks will take abuse in your case. stock arms don't flex much at all and they are about as tough as the bulks and with the added aluminum on there ya might want to pick up alum bulks. I think either better shocks or bulks are a good hop up though.

[Got Speed]

Is there any reason not to get RPM amrs and towers? Aluminum is no better than the nylon because it is heavier and instead of flexing it can snap?

[kojak61]

I have been having problems getting friction pegs for the Tmaxx slipper clutch. Does anyone know if the robinson racing double clucth and spur needs them? If it does not need them I can get that instead. I have to buy the whole assembly anyway. I am also open to sugestions.

[MaxxThrasher]

Totally cool snow pics.......wish it snowed around here. I haven't seen snow in yrs!


" I drank what?"

[GTX]

I don't think that plastic all around is such a good idea, the whole flexing thing scares me if it is anything other than the arms. Aluminum is hard to flex, which is good becasue if you flex too much, your diff mesh will get off and strip your diff gears, that would be a bad thing. I should show you pics of mine. I will set it aside my NIP set when it gets here to show how bad the damage is.

[SixVi6]

yup.. GTX is right.. the diff gears can strip because of the flex in the cases and the plastic diff cup itself moving around and getting the gears out of alignment. With stock gears this is not too big a problem because the cut on the gears is pretty round and if it does skip a tooth it slides across and drops into the next slot but with the hardened RPM diff gears they have a rather sharp cut on the tops of the gears so when they skip a tooth the possibility is much greater of them stripping out. also some of the diff problems can also be traced to the stock diff ring, pinion, and spider gears varying in quality form one to another. I noticed that my original stock rear diff gears had a horrible wear patern. they soon stripped out. I replaced them with another set of stock gears and have yet to have a problem even with the .21 but the wear on the newer gears, both spider gears and ring and pinion, is perfect. they are making contact with eachother almost in the center of the gear which is unlike the previous set that let go. they showed wear at the very edge of the teeth.

--- there are pros and cons to both RPM plastic and high quality aluminum in my opinion

- aluminum can snap if hit at the right angle and bend easily if its lower quality. most of the aluminum hop ups are made from cheap aluminum most are not even graded they are so cheap so they break and bend easily. ***coughpowerlinearmscough** Aluminum such as t-7075 is almost as strong as steel but without the weight. odds are it won't break or bend. T-7075 is more costly but worth it if you are building an aluminum truck and the only place to get t-7075 suspension is from Unlimited engineering that I know of. t-6061 is used more widely but depending on the source of the t-6061 the actual strength can very also I think some manufactuers just say its t-6061 but they really have no idea if its the real deal or not. as noted though the weight is a factor with aluminum as well as costs for high grade and quality parts.

RPM takes the opposite approach to making parts unbreakable. Nylon RPM arms and shock tower flex a whole lot. way more than stock but thats why they do not break very easily. . But I've heard people equate the flexy RPM stuff of having negative handling effects and another problem is they sag eventually. I've had mine for a while now and all the lower arms have sagged a bit. weather its causes any handling problems I don't know. I don't race.. therefore I really don't care. lol.. cost wise its cheap and its light weight. great for bashing. :)

kojak61..
No the RRP slipper setup uses slipper disks instead of pegs. so eventually instead of replacing pegs you replace disks.. but the disks probably last a lot longer and can be flipped over and used on both sides so you won't have to replace them for a good amount of time. a good alternative with the stock slipper is to put 1/8" diff balls in place of the pegs and run the slipper tight then back off just slightly. using diff balls makes it more sensitive to adjustments but you won't have to replace the diff balls for a long time. I've been running diff balls in my e-maxx and t-maxx and have yet to have any problems at all in over a year.

[GTX]

hehe, powerline, lol!!! Well, I got all my stuff I need ordered, should be here soon!!!

[R/Cbum4life]

What are spider gears? (Give me a break im new to this all I know is pinions and spurs) Those the kind that run at right angles to eachother and have curved sides to them? Hey I got a really good tip. If the rpms arms sag.........BREAK 'EM! haha!

[SixVi6]

the spider gears are the gears that are inside the diff. itself. umm... these are the gears.. (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p.pgm?Q=1&I=LXSP77) the gears in the front of the pic. the pinions are at the back of the pic. lol.. yeah that is a good idea. take the RPM arms off.. put them in a vice.. and whack! with a hammer. lol.. ahh I'll leave them.. they don't sag too much and they still work. so I'm not going to worry about it.

[GTX]

Sag? What do you mean? Man, I look at my diff outdrive bearings and one is missing and the other is about to explode!!! I think that was what my problem was!!!! Now I can just pick up those at my LHS when I am getting the paint for my bodies!!!!!

[Got Speed]

I didn't mean rpm all around but what would you suggest? I am looking to do serious bashing.

[GTX]

Oh, well for arms I would just get some RPM ones, just too much flex is what I was afraid of. I have Rix towers too, those are really nice and light, not heavy like you think they are.

[R/Cbum4life]

Yeah thats what I was attempting to describe. Personally im all for the rpm stuff. Its guaranteed! I just wish they made bulkheads and more stuff for the stampede.

[GTX]

They should make some bulkheads, they are probably testing them, they just flex too much and are trying to stiffen it all out.

[R/Cbum4life]

Yeah I would buy them. I was running my truck today and it just died two or three times when I was running it. Is it too hot? too lean? It seems to run good though and it sounds right on so I dont know whats going on It did seem hot but not to lean. Also when you guys jump your maxxes how good are you at landing them? I found it quit hard because if you stay on the throttle you go over backward but If you let off it nose dives. I realize you have to work the throttle and gas but it sure is different when your moving four wheels in the air rather than 2 (like a pede). Let me know what you think about this.

[Nitro Newbie]

any thing im goin to have to do before i run it




things i know to do:
1.loctite on all metal to metal screws
2.breakin engine
3.tighten all screws


and wut else
SWEET!!!

:D

[Got Speed]

Do you have a link to those rix towers? About how much do they weigh? Do you know what aluminum they are made of? How much does the weight affect it? What are you guys running? I am looking for my truck to be as durable and lightweight as possible for doing big air jumps and to race with.
Thanks for the help.:)

[GTX]

www.rixgear.com is the website, $40 for front and rear. I am thinking money is a factor in this so I would go for some GA 6061 bulks and bulk braces, Rix towers, Fantom FR15, RPM arms, and some steel or titanium pillow balls. The GA bulks you get from maxxtraxx and the rix towers from Rix Gear, same as above, (http://www.rixgear.com) and the rest of it you can get from Stormer Hobbies (http://www.stormerhobbies.com). This is what I hope to get my setup as. I already got the towers, I need to get the arms. I will stick to my 12 CV-RX cuz I will just do a Hybrid conversion for my T when I am gone with this. I would also get some titanium or steel hinge pins, mine are bent a little already. I think this would make your front end bullet proof! I don't think that much weight would be added, the Rix stuff is pretty light, I run the towers and the lower braces and my truck is still pretty light, and I have a lot of extra aluminum hanging off the sides! Here are my truck specs for now:

F/R aluminum bumpers
blue RPM stablemaxx clawz
Rix Gear f/r shock towers *NICE*
Rix Gear aluminum ladder braces *NICE8
O.S. 12 CV-RX
AE pipe
RRP steel spur
RRP aluminum brake disk
Dodge Durango Body
Hummer Urban body
Another Hummer urban body
Kahuna racing bars
Futaba 2PC, soon to install my Hitec Lynx AM system
Futaba high speed throttle servo
CS-80 high torque servo
Aluminum rear skid
Aluminum front skid
full center aluminum skid
new ring and pinion on their way
Ballistic 1600mAh Rx pack *VERY NICE*
Trinity aluminum gas tank lid
Soon to beRix reverse lock-out


Has anyone seen those new 6cm rc cars? They are sweet! They are in the newest RCCA, they are called bit Char-G at www.marine-monsters.com!

[GTX]

heh, look what I'm getting.........

[GTX]

here you go, BB didn't post it for some reason....

click on "Open from current location"

[SixVi6]

cool.. slowly my maxx is becoming a full on supermaxx... lol. I ordered up the SuperMaxx bellcrank mounted servo saver yesterday and got my SuperMaxx ofna fuel tank conversion yesterday.. so now I should not have problems with the stock tank or have to look at the layers of silicone that are filling the cracks in the stock tank. Also I traded my old t-beyond chassis conversion and other parts for a HiTec 645. Its a lot better then the cirrus servo that I had in there before.

[GTX]

Really? I just got one of those!!!! How did you like yours? I think they are nice, and yes, the Hitecs are better, but I would just go with an Airtronics when I upgrade, I would just buy a used one or something. Why did you have to get a new fuel tank and is the Supermaxx servo saver kit better than the others? Is it compatible with a stock T?

[R/Cbum4life]

Yeah who makes a good servo saver and what is the price for one? B/c that stock one really sucks!

[Got Speed]

I am going to be doing serious bashing and some racing with my T. Should I go .21 or not? If I do what should I upgrade first and what kit should I get new era's or hardcore's? Is powerline any good? What kind of aluminum do they make there parts out of?

thanks

[draggerman11]

Before you buy a .21 conversion, an engine, new gears, and driveshafts, port the engine and see if the power is enough for you. The TRX becomes a real powerhouse after being ported... it won the Pro-Line T-Maxx Modified class(Ony .15's) against O.S. engines!

[R/Cbum4life]

Hey SixVi6 that cirrus that you have is that a cirrus CS-80? I could use that for a sailboat that I got. If not let me know what it has for tork. I'll buy if off of you for a price. Let me know.
Thanks,
Nicholas Diephouse~~~~~_/)

[GTX]

RCBUM, it is an 80, I remember it. I would stick to small blocks for now Got Speed, I would go with the Fantom FR15, 1.25 HP and 42,000 RPM. The only real kit out there is the SuperMaxx with the 10mm tranny and the SM driveshafts, that is the only way to go, otherwise, you will be replacing parts left and right. I would stick to the small blocks and save up for the .21 stuff, or just do like I am and do a Hybrid!!!!

[R/Cbum4life]

Yeah its got the clear plastic and stuff. Do you know what SixVi6's e-mail is (seems how he isn't responding, he must not like t-maxxes anymore)Just kidding. Let me know.

[SixVi6]

R/Cbum4life

lol.. well I haven't checked my e-mail as of yet today I've been busy doing a rearend swap on my buddys mustang today. but I'm already using the Cirus 80 on my e-maxx and will eventually be on my smallblock t-maxx. The cirus 80 is a good servo and has lots of torque. Its slow though but for $25 brand new it really can't be beat. hobbypeople.net sells them..

GTX..

I went with the ofna tank supermaxx conversion because I'm just sick of the stock tank. they break around the standoffs really easily. Also with the ofna tank its a lot less crowded around the engine and its a shorter tank made of tougher material so it won't as crack if it takes a hit also it has baffles inside it to keep the fuel from sloshing around when acelerating or braking. I ordered up the SM steering because I can't stand the cave man servo saver that gives the maxx horrible centering.. just about every other RC out there has a bellcrank mounted servo saver except the maxx.. if there was one gripe I would have its that.. lol the SM servo saver will give much better centering and steering resopnse.. also.. I'm building a smallblock center section from the leftover parts I have. All I need is the steering and finally a tranny and then I'll unbolt the e-maxxes center section and use that suspension to finish the smallblock. A friend of mine wants to buy the e-maxx center. it will be complete with batts, two chargers, radio gear.. basically all it would need is suspension of which he's going to go with the widetrac, 6061 GA bulks, SM CVD's, and big bores ohh and I have the SM idler gears waiting to go into the e-maxx but the really cool part is he will be paying me to buy the parts and put it together for him. He also says he might possibly be going single brushless on it when he gets it.

[R/Cbum4life]

SixVi6- Your not intrested in selling though huh? Oh well I guess ill just buy a new one. What does this sm servo saver cost by the way?

[GTX]

Cool, show us some pics of it when you get it and during everything and maybe even a vid! I will get a vid of my T, but I don't know where I can host it. Where is a good affordable place to host vids?

[SixVi6]

well the best I can do is pics.. I don't have a video camera..

As far as servo savers.. I've used the Kimbrough (sp?) larger servo saver.. i has a little stronger spring in there than stock.. The GS racing larger servo saver is also really nice and has a strong spring in it. the SuperMaxx servo saver is $82 from the maxxtraxx mall but its a bellcrank mounted servo saver.

http://www.maxxtraxx.com/mall/items/unl_smss1.jpg

more info here (http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/servo_saver.shtml)

[GTX]

well that is a lot to spend on a servo saver, can you sum up what it does better than the stocker?

[SixVi6]

The pic above is the SM servo saver.. it replaces the stock plastic steering bellcranks and stock steering posts with t-7075 Al pieces and bearings. I don't believe its too expensive at all. I think Robin should call it the SM Steering system instead.. saying servo saver gives people the worng idea about what it is. The SM bellcrank mounted saver makes the steering a lot better by giving it much better centering and strength. the plastic spring servo mounted savers are gear for smaller rc's but its just no good on the maxx imo. every little tiny bump turns the tires all over the place on a maxx because the servo mounted saver is just too weak and can't control the weight of the tires.

lol.. I've been hard at work.. (click me) (http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/sb_01.jpg) .. I took the entire e-maxx center out and droped the t-maxx chassis, astrocreep braces, HCR Ti center skid, Ported TRX, rear mounted pipe setup, fuel tank, throttle servo, and cirrus servo onto the e-maxx's suspension. all I really need are a few brake parts, a tranny, linkages, and other small parts and it will be ready to run. I'm going to put up a WTB add on MaxxTraxx for the tranny. I'll probably then pick up the SM 8mm tranny conversion cause I never use reverse.

[GTX]

Looks really nice man. I would stick a Fantom 15 in there, to make it haul, and compare it to your .21 maxx.

[extremetmaxxer]

hmm ok im building a race maxx for this summer and need some ideas. already have a full.21 supermaxx. that thing is great fun!

now i need ideas for a light weight. im thinking:
cut chassis w/ graphite parts
8 mm foc kit
proline suspention
aluminum pillowballs
custom cut graphite shock towers and arm braces
remove bumpers and all exsess weight
o.s. .15 cvr w/ naitive raicng pullstart eliminator.
JR R1 radio sept i dont know what to use for a servo.
rrp slipper

so after that i need some more ideas

if any of you have questions about the supermaxx ill be happy to answer them my email is extremetmaxxer@hotmail.com

also here is a pic of my current supermaxx

[Got Speed]

Are Intergy's alum parts any good?
I was thinking of trying some of these.
http://secure400.automatedshops.com/cgi-bin/ams/shopzone30.cgi/~wfp16353/st_main.html?p_catid=29, what do you think?

[Nitro Newbie]

ok my t-maxx is a little slow off the start it takes almost full throtel to start go but after that if its moving its pretty good through any trigger position but today i was running in the snow and some time i would hit the gas and it waould only rev was it because sumthin in the clutch bell was wet or wuts goin on there and wut can i do to make it respond better when its at a stop and how do i adjust the forward reverse servo so it stays in the foward gear tighter cuz i think that that could be the problem thats its not engaged all the way but it make the sound like its laboring to move the truck but it doesnt move and how much it the one way thing

[MaxxThrasher]

:eek: LOL......is that one sentence or did you just stop to take a breath??:D


"JMO"

[R/Cbum4life]

yeah really. slow down.

[GTX]

Heh, ease up guys......but please put some punctuation and some capital letters in there.......:p

[Got Speed]

Has anyone had any experiences with integy's parts? If so what did you think of them? I was thinking of getting some of their parts but am not sure if they are good quality.

Does this sound like a good setup for hard bashing and some racing?

Hardcore .21 conversion
.21 Hyper
Center MIP CVDs
RRP Diff Sets
Integy Tranny Gears
Rix Towers
RPM arms
Integy skids
Megatech Braces
Bulks????
Integy steering knuckles

[GTX]

Skip on the bulks and integy stuff, I would get some stuff, check out their website, pretty cool stuff there. I would put in a SM or Rix lockout instead of gears. And get a RC Limited .21 kit, not a Hardcore kit, Hardcore isn't the best kit, I can make one better than they can!Powerline Racing (http://www.powerlineracing.com)

[Got Speed]

I finally have an XR-3 and it is so much nicer than that TRX 3 ch especially since you don't get that jerking twitchy crap.

GTX- Why should I get the RC limited instead of the hardcore.

I am going to get the Rix reverse lockout and then get Integy 7075 gears to stand up to the power of a .21.

[SixVi6]

Got Speed... I had some integy parts on my HPI EMT and Nitro RS4 a while back. they were good quality and fit and had no problems with them.
As far as the tranny instead of spending $60 on metal gears for the tranny then $20 on a rix lockout why not just get the supermaxx 8mm forward only conversion? Its $80 through the maxxtraxx mall and will save a lot of weight and still be just as tough as metal gears. also try looking at an HCR front skid. I broke a couple Al skids on my maxx but have not ever had a problem with my HCR Ti skids. I've crashed hard enough to snap bumper mounts, break RPM arms, and shatter stock bulkheads but the HCR skid stays intact and unbent. It shounds like a good setup though.

[Got Speed]

Do you know how heavy the HCR skids are?

[GTX]

Is the SM tranny a whole tranny?

RC Limited kits extend the braces and the Hardcore kit extends the skid and the HCR kit is really thin and quite expensive, titanium isn't THAT good........

[SixVi6]

I don't know the exact weight of the HCR skids but I do no that they weigh no more than aluminum skids. They are pricey though but when my maxx was stock I bought a front Aluminum Dynamite skid. I bent the crap out of and eventually broke two of them in a couple months then picked up the HCR front skid.. a year and a half later I still have the HCR front one and have never had to bend it back into shape.

The problem with the HCR kit is that Titanium, although it has a higher tentsile strength than the standard t-6061 aluminum t-maxx chassis, still flexes just as much as an aluminum piece of the same design. the HCR chassis flexes about as much as a stock chassis. I had an HCR .21 chassis and indeed I could flex it with my bare hands just like a stock chassis. I've seen a lot worse though as far as chassis flex and I don't think its all that bad. The biggest problen I had when I was running mine was stripping out stock spur gears because the chassis would flex to the point where the gears would skip a tooth and just mangle the spur. an RRP steel spur fixed that problem though.

The RC limited kit doesn't extend the braces.. it extends the chassis and rear skid. in fact an HCR rear .21 skid will bolt right on to an RC limited kit. I believe the only kit that extends the braces is the RC alloys kit.

The Sm 8mm kit is just the insides of the tranny. it replaces the output shaft and gears and the 2 speed shaft and primary gear and it all fits into the stock tranny case. Its a heck of a lot lighter than stock and because the gears use a smaller pitch they are more effecient. I have the original 10mm kit that requires a slightly modified case and I'm probably going to pick up the 8mm kit for the smallblock. I was repairing my neighbors t-maxx over the weekend and I had actually forgoten how the the whole click.. click... jerk.. and go thing the stock tranny does makes me nuts!

[NItro-Smoke]

When you get that 8mm conversion(SM) do you still keep the two speed?? Thanks! What have you done to your front/rear diff gears on your Maxx?
Im getting a used hoped up maxx with a .15 O.S Hyper--great shape, and want to do some slight mods on it. eventually it will become a small-block Supermaxx with a .15CV-R!

[SixVi6]

yup it keeps the 2 speed. its replaces the stock gears and shafts with pressed on gears and thick hardened shafts. It also completely eliminates the reverse parts.

More info on the Forward only here.. (http://www.monstermaxx.com/fwd_only.shtml)

actually originally I decided to put RRP gears into the rear because I figured the RRP would be tougher but because they have such sharp cut gears and are hardened they actually strip easier. 1 week after I put them in they were stripped. The plastic case allows the gears loose mesh and skip a tooth. It does the same thing with the stock gears but they are much smoother which allows a tooth to skip and not get caught and strip. At the moment I'm still running the original front diffs and all and the rear has a new set of stock gears that I dropped in after the RRP ones stripped.

[PITSTAIN RC]

ok now that i have alluminum bumpers i can post a pic of my 99.99% stock t-maxx

why is it when someone takes out a camera everyone sticks themselves in the picture :)

http://www.networktechniques.com/pitstain/images/95/DSC00112.JPG

[extremetmaxxer]

in my opinion i think that the rrp gears are a waste of money.

if you run an aluminum diff case and kippsters cups you should be fine.

i have run the rrps for a few hard runs, no rpoblems yet

i think i could have been better off with the trx ones.

if you do run the rrp gears and kippster cups make sure to run the aluminum diff case. these are deffinity needed ive seen people strip the rrps b/c they didnt run them.

[NItro-Smoke]

Thanks Six, What do you think of the MIP CVD's for the front/rear/center?? Who all makes a tranny case to put those beefed up 8mm gears in? Do you just use the stock and cover up the extra holes from the rear gears?

[extremetmaxxer]

the 10 mm needs the modded diffcase

the 8mm needs nothing to install it just some stuff to plug up the holes like shome shoe goo

[Got Speed]

Well I am getting a new era .21 kit in a week or so. So I was wondering if I should replace all the gears in my tranny with Integy's alum. tranny gears? What is the best thing I can do to my diffs?

[NItro-Smoke]

I think you will find many answers over at maxxtraxx.com them guys live T-Maxx's and they have forum boards over there for .21 trucks and will be able to help you out alot! I have been reading over there for some time and them guys are crazy about there $$$$.21 T-Maxx's. I too will become a .21 Maxx one day

By no-way Im I saying that this forum is no help, just that alot of info to be had is over at the maxx board too!! This board rocks with best of them!!! Later

[GTX]

Got my T all back together, and I want to drive it Sunday, so I should be able to pretty soon. Here are some pics-

http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=GTXracer&album_id=52846&image_id=7&courtesy=1

http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=GTXracer&album_id=52846&image_id=8&courtesy=1

http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=GTXracer&album_id=52846&image_id=9&courtesy=1

http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=GTXracer&album_id=52846&image_id=10&courtesy=1

http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=GTXracer&album_id=52846&image_id=11&courtesy=1

http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=GTXracer&album_id=52846&image_id=12&courtesy=1

http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=GTXracer&album_id=52846&image_id=13&courtesy=1

I think it's the best lookin small block ever made!

[extremetmaxxer]

got speed: if you are gonna spend the money for integy gears get the sm foc 8mm and youll be all set ive runt he crap outta mine with no probs.

gtx: i love the wings!

also maxxtraxx is a great place to go for all your maxx needs and alot of maxxtraxx members such as me come over here.

[GTX]

Cool, thanks! :D

[SixVi6]

yeah MaxxTRaxx is cool. I'm there alot too... SixVi6-Camaro.

if you still want reverse alum gears are the way to go. I have no experience with aluminum tranny gears so I can't tell ya for sure what to get. I'm thinking the best would be to get the primary forward and rev gears as well as both forward and reverse output gears. the diffs the way to go for bullet proof is kippster diff cups. but just run it on the stock diff setup and beef it up if you have any problems.

Looks Good GTX. I love how the hummer bod looks on these trucks.

I think I need some AL front bulks (pic) (http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/sm_25.jpg) Darn snow I just had to enlist the neighbor kids to build a couple jumps out of snow. lol.. I broke the bulk this bad and thats it. I didn't even break and arm and on the side that this bulk was on.. I'm running a stock arm. Ohh and I'm runnin the SM bellcrank servo saver now.. all I can say is wow.. the truck steers a heck of a lot better and stays straight even on rough surfaces.

MY smallBlock leftover parts maxx. is comming along.
http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/sb_02.jpg
This is the layout although its not all bolted in and tightned up yet. I love the rear mounted pipe and don't have any linkage wire long enough to mount the servo it in the stock position so its going where it is in this pic. The steering servo is mounted closer in to the center of the truck by drilling a couple new holes to mount it. I also only had 6 stock shocks, 2 stock springs and 4 RC ravens springs so I used some stock shock parts and some ancient Trinity shocks and made two more shocks but still need to find two more stock springs. I still need a few tranny parts (which are on the way), a 20t clutch bell, spur, an RX cover of some kind and a few screws and it will be ready to rock. I have an RRP steel spur but its just sooo heavy and I'll only use it if chassis flex is causing spur gear stripping problems. also I'll probably be cutting off every other tread off the tires in the pic to lighten the truck more. ohh.. ohh... I can't wait.

[SixVi6]

ohh.. almost forgot.. the body I'm going to run. I don't know though. I think this body just looks too good to beat on.

http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/sb_03.jpg

[NItro-Smoke]

What type of grease do you use to pack the front/rear diff cups with? and do you fill them up pretty full?

what does everyone run for a servo on there "T"

Do you use the standard Maxx reciever batt pack or the trinity receiver pack? I think the XXX-NT or their standard rcvr pack will work???

Also: Anybody using the NEW pro-line suspension set up? What are your thoughts!

[NItro-Smoke]

back on top, it was too far down the page,LOL

[MaxxHead]

Does any one know what slide carb linkage kit will fit the T-maxx? I have a Megatech M-16 engine in mine and want to put a slide carb on it. Thanks............

[NItro-Smoke]

No action from us T-MAxx folks!! Just recieved my Used Maxx the other day--what a fun truck to play with... now for some mods, it did come with a .15Hyper on it(new), RPM arms/aluminum skids/Traxxas foward only gears, and some other stuff----I think Im going to buy some big bores and the Pro-line suspension kit for it--turn it into a racer along with my XXX-NT!!!.....

[SixVi6]

whew.. I've been busy.

http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/mt_01.jpg
left to right.. Smallblock maxx.. the free HPI MT.. and SuperMaxx
bottom is my bolink pan car.

Project smallblock maxx is almost complete.just need to mount the servo. its not in the stock location. pics will follow if I can find the close up lense for my ancient camera.

The big news is the addition of the Free MT! yes I got it free.My buddy was sick of it always breaking and he likes the TC's better anyways.. so he gave it to me complete and ready to run. I did though make some layout modfications and custom work and the truck now has a lot of maxx parts on it. lol.. the previous owner could not believe how it looked and said it seems like I'm slowly changing it into a maxx..

[Got Speed]

I just placed an order for my new .21 engine. My Maxx is slowly(very slowly) becoming a........... :rolleyes: Maxx.:D
I hope to get Rix towers soon. Are the CVECs one of the best I can get for a maxx?

[GTX]

Wow, after a few weeks of internet trouble, a new GF and my maxx all together again, I can run it sometime, probably spring break!!!! LOL!!!!! I will be in Seattle then, so I will have some cool mud to rip through!!!! Woohoo!!

I just got my pan car in the mail, and I think I want to trade it for some suspension or something. I want to make a Hybrid, and I think I have a trade for an MP and a Blazer soon, for my RC10GT. The MP has an OS RG motor on it and some cool tires and wheels and the blazer is a roller.

Pics of the MP and Blazer.....

http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=GTXracer&album_id=45332&image_id=6&courtesy=1

http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=GTXracer&album_id=45332&image_id=7&courtesy=1

[R/Cbum4life]

What do you all think of the Paris pipe with the turborings? I was looking at maybe getting one of those. I heard they were pretty good, escpecially for low power. there website is: www.parisracing.com

[GTX]

I do not know about the Paris pipe, but the AE pipe and a BTH are a very good combination!!!

[Got Speed]

I do not know about the paris pipe but I like the CVECs.

[GTX]

Hey Got Speed, I may have some extra parts for a Hybrid conversion, so have you gotten a kit yet? Didn't you also say that you just got an engine???

[Got Speed]

Ya I just got a .21 engine and mounts. I havn't gotten a conversion yet though. What is a hybrid .21 conversion?

[GTX]

email me dude, or do you have Yahoo or AIM? My s/n for Yahoo is gstarwin, so anyone can IM about it. I am sure SixVi6 knows also. I can maybe get you some pics if you email me. Basically, you take the front and rear ends off of your T-Maxx and use a Monster Pirate to use the tranny and engine stuff off, and the chassis is still a cool blue, unless you make your own, like I may do.

[SixVi6]

well.. here are links to Project Twin aka JASONINAUGUSTA's Hybrid.. I believe like the twin.. he was the first to do a hybrid.

MP/Maxx hybrid 1 (http://www.projecttwin.com/images/hybrid1.jpg)

MP/Maxx hybrid pic 2 (http://www.projecttwin.com/images/hybrid2.jpg)

Just as GTX said.. its taking the t-maxx suspension and droping it onto an MP chasis. from what I understand it only requires a few extra holes in the MP chasis and a bit of clearancing to ensure full suspension travel but thats all I know of MP/Maxx hybrid's.

[SixVi6]

ohh.. found another pic this one is in progress with the new proline suspension on it.

in progress hybrid with proline suspension (http://www.knology.net/~MonsterPirate/images/hybrid16.jpg)

And here is a thread from maxxtraxx with tons of pics of the layout.

maxxtraxx thread "Project "Another Hybrid" Updated W/ Pro-line WT" (http://pub13.ezboard.com/fmaxximumtraxxasfrm71.showMessage?topicID=315.topi c)

[Got Speed]

So it leaves everything but the chassis and tranny the same?

Six Vi6-What engine are you running in your SM?

[NItro-Smoke]

Have you ran with the setup yet and does it seem durable--strong? I have the RPM stuff on it now and kinda want to change it out!!??

[R/Cbum4life]

So what do you all reccomend in terms of a pipe for the t-maxx? sorry to change the subject on you all but im looking at getting something soon. What are the cvecs like? good low end power? good high end power? Are they as loud as the MIP 360? What do you think of those? And lastly how do I get those baffles out of the stock pipe. I havent looked it over real carefully but how does that come apart? Word to the wise: Muddmaxxing is the most incredible thing ever, mud flies everywhere with in about ten feet of the thing and cleaning is really going to suck. I'll try to show you some pics. I filled the whole cooling head full of mud.

[Got Speed]

Here check out this link. http://www.cvecpowersystem.com/cvecrc/index.html

[extremetmaxxer]

if you run a trx engine the cvec pipes dont work to well. i like to use the ae tuned pipe or the paris rings they work well to

[R/Cbum4life]

extremetmaxxer-thanks for the advice. What about the baffles how do I get them out?

[MaxxThrasher]

R/Cbum4life,
The stock TRX pipe has a long bolt that runs down inside of the pipe and a nut on the end where you mount it to the chassis. Use a screw driver and enter at the end of the pipe that mounts to your header. Unscrew the bolt and the pipe will come apart in 2 peices. Inside is the baffle,cone shaped plastic part with 4 hole in it. Toss it! Put the pipe back together and mount it back up to your engine and chassis. Done!

As far as a pipe, the 1st thing i would do if you haven't already is to buy a Big Tube Header. This will singlely make the most noticable difference in power and torque on the stock TRX engine.
Next would be to buy a tuned pipe, i use a dynamite pipe.

http://www.hobbyshopnj.com/header.html

"JMO"

[GTX]

After getting some other stuff, like a new watch, Rix lockout, and an MIP temp gauge, I think I will get the BTH.

[R/Cbum4life]

Page 16 where are you? Maxxthraser thanks for the help. So whats better a different pipe or a different header? 25 big ones for that? That is still alot.

[MaxxThrasher]

Believe me, its well worth the money. If you take the baffle out of your stock pipe and buy this header, you will be very happy with the results. You'll be good for a while. A pipe costs anywhere from the same to a whole lot more and you won't get a big noticable difference.

"JMO"

[R/Cbum4life]

sorry i double posted but it wont let me delete it. I have to type something.

[R/Cbum4life]

Maxxthraser-How possible is it that there isnt a baffler in there? Where is the thing? I thought it was about in the middle of the pipe I didn't see one but I could not get the pipe to come apart. Does it split into two (front and back) there looks like there is a joint but it didnt come apart. What is the little set screw for in the side of the pipe and why is there another hole across from that? (on the two sides)I'm confused please help:confused:

[MaxxThrasher]

We are talking about the stock TRX Pro .15 plastic pipe aren't we? To get the pipe apart, unscrew the nut at the end of the pipe that holds the mounting arm to the chassis. Then unscrew the long screw that runs the length of the pipe and take it completely out. The pipe should then come apart in half. There should be a cone shaped peice of plastic with one hole in the middle and 4 holes just outside of middle. Looks kinda like a strainer. You won't see the baffle if you don't take the pipe apart. Once you get this far, you will then know what to do.
Hope this helps.

"JMO"

[R/Cbum4life]

Yeah you bet were talking about the stock pipe. I couldn't get it to come apart in halfs. Whats the deal? Maybe the found a way to keep them togather so people don't do it and void the warranty or something but who knows? I thought I would have been able to see the holes in the bafflar but I didn't see them. How big are these holes? And how can I get it apart.

[MaxxThrasher]

Unless Traxxas has totally changed the design of the T-Maxx pipe, your pipe will come apart like this....

Once again,

At the end of the pipe opposite of the header, there is a nut. Take this nut off. Behind the nut is the mounting arm that mounts the loose end of the pipe to your chassis. Take the arm off. At the other end of the pipe,the end that mounts to your header, is where you want to look for the screw head, down inside the pipe. Take a philips head screw driver and loosen this bolt. Take the bolt completely out of the pipe. Grab both ends of the pipe,twist and pull the pipe apart. The pipe should come apart in half. Once you have taken the pipe apart,you will see the baffle. Take the baffle out and reassemble the pipe.

Other suggestion, Take the pipe to your LHS and have them help you, Or just buy a tuned pipe.

"JMO"

[R/Cbum4life]

I tried doing that. The dumb thing won't come apart though. I am about ready to smash it.

[Got Speed]

That's probably the best thing to do. Smash it and buy a different one!:D

[MaxxThrasher]

:mad: I'm beginning to agree:p


"JMO"

[Got Speed]

I finally got my new Hyper .21 and new era engine mounts. I am going to try to get a chassis for it in a couple of days. Then I will post some pics.

Should I give this guy $30 for this chassis shipped? I really want to drive it since I traded my old engine 3 months ago.(:rolleyes: THANKS GTX?!?! :p). I don't have money for anything else right now other than that and I can always upgrade later. Thanks.
http://pub13.ezboard.com/fmaxximumtraxxasgeneralrcforsale.showMessage?topic ID=10581.topic

[GTX]

Looks good for a temporary chassis, thanks for the 12 CV-RX!!!!! :p :p :p!!!! haha, LOL, it runs great!!! I ran my T tonight, but I need to get the engine tuned again, it almost pulls big wheelies with the 16T bell on there, until I get the bearings for the 18T. My truck is so SWEET!!! I like it alot right now, but I can't wait to "Hybrid it!"

GOT SPEED: I think I may have the trade for the MP and the Blazer, over spring break I am going to Seattle, and that is where we would meet, somewhere around there, so I believe the Blazer and MP share the same tranny and stuff right???? If you need another pic, lemme know, I got it, so email me or somethin again. I would be glad to hook you up.

Does anyone know anything about the Blazer? It's not the Monster, just a blazer with buggy wheels and tires. I will go look in those forums.

[SCOTTC]

the blazer is just a buggy frame with truck body post kit on it,thats what i did to my gt-lx buggy,looks cool too.

[GTX]

Oh, so they carried what they had on the buggies onto the MP and the Blazer? Is that what you are saying? If it is, that's cool because I want to buy a new MP chassis when I get this one, so it will look really cool, like a big GT or something. Oh, and it has a two speed also, yeah!!!

[R/Cbum4life]

Any suggestions on getting more braking. I know the whole story about it is supposed to be smooth braking and not a full lockup but what fun is that, come on these are maxxes were talking about. Im not big on putting two discs on. Who makes a cheap brake kit. I know rrp has one how much are they? how can I know that mine is worn out? It seems to be b/c I can hardly get it to lock up, i played with the linkages but i can't get much out of it. Thanks,
~Nicholas~~~~_/)

[MaxxThrasher]

It may just need a good cleaning. I would start there 1st. Disassemble the brake disc and piston. Clean the piston and area. The disc could be glazed up and need to be sanded lightly to knock the glazing off. Reassemble everything and readjust your linkages.

http://www.robinsonracing.com/catalog/catalog.html
...and worth it!

Although locking your brakes up will ultimately end with stripping your trans gears.

"JMO"

[MaxxThrasher]

Wooohoooo...page 16!

[MaxxThrasher]

http://www.projectmadmaxx.com/
check out the brake review.


This guys reviews have done wonders for my purchasing decisions. A lot of information and great ideas.

"JMO"

[R/Cbum4life]

MaxxThrasher you are an excellent source. I'll give it a clean tomorow and let you know how it works. Thanks.

[NItro-Smoke]

Who has a built up .21 T-Maxx in here?? I dont hear much talk of .21's but I bet a few of you have them. What kit did you buy and what are the hop-ups you have done to make your T survive all that power!!:D

[R/Cbum4life]

probably everyone but me. HA!

[Dizzydawg88]

I just bought a new t-maxx, i was wondering how many tanks of fuel i should ues to break in the engine?

Tommy (dizzydawg)

[R/Cbum4life]

4 to 5 tanks oughta do it for you.

[MaxxThrasher]

Dizzy,
Read the instructions and follow them carefully.

"JMO"

[Coconut]

I'd keep it alittle on rich side for first gallon.

[GTX]

I use the RRP kit, and I like it a lot. That is all I can say, LOL!!!

[TunaMaxx]

Originally posted by NItro-Smoke
Who has a built up .21 T-Maxx in here?? I dont hear much talk of .21's but I bet a few of you have them. What kit did you buy and what are the hop-ups you have done to make your T survive all that power!!:D

The basics:

Adrenaline RC Maxx/21 (http://www.adrenalinerc.ca) conversion.
OFNA (http://www.ofna.com) Hyper .21
GH Hobby (http://www.ghhobby.com) 1/8 scale tuned pipe.

That got it all together and then I started thrashing on it. I drive it like I hate it, so I break a lot of parts... Since then, I have added:
Adrenaline RC front & rear skids
Adrenaline RC center skid
Adrenaline RC servo skid
Adrenaline RC tank guard
Adrenaline RC frame rails
Adrenaline RC shock towers
Adrenaline RC body posts and supports
Airtronics 94258 and 94357 servos (steering / throttle)
GH Hobby Aluminum tranny gears (primaries and outputs)
GPM ball bearing bell cranks
K&N air filter
Megatech rear bulkheads
MIP CVD's throughout
MIP clutch
Proline Maxx Masher tires
RRP 72t steel spur
RRP disc brake
Traxxas spool in rear diff
Traxxas big bore shocks


Here's a fairly recent picture while it was still clean:

http://www.tunamaxx.com/support_files/tunamaxx/tunamaxx_purple_wheels_no_body.jpg

[MaxxThrasher]

Hey alright! Nice truck. Great pic and description.

Whats the link for Adrenaline? Looks like some great parts.

[TunaMaxx]

Thanks, 'Thrasher...

The website is at www.AdrenalineRC.ca (http://www.adrenalinerc.ca).

Happy surfing!

[GTX]

Hey, nice truck!:D

[_Tmaxx]

Just a newcomer posting correctly for the first time. I had my problems tuning the stock motor and the stinger. I did get it right once though. The pro .15 really stayed on the pipe that day. :D Sad to say we had to regroup cause of a couple of flips. I created an exhaust leak which=lean mix and worn out P/S. I'm learning.... thanks forum

[R/Cbum4life]

Hey tuna maxx how do you like that pipe? Im thinkin about getting one. That is a paris pipe right? Did you get that from bruckner hobbies?

[MaxxThrasher]

Has the T-Maxx lost its popularity? Has the Hype all gone away? No one seems to post on this thread anymore. I guess there are no T-Maxx owners out there that care about there trucks anymore,or at least don't care about posting here anymore.
Where did everyone go?:confused:

"JMO"

[Got Speed]

WOOOHOOOOO I got second in the pure performance sweepstakes. I think everyone is at Maxx Traxx?! I now have my Hyper .21, chassis, driveshaft, engine mount, and ordered the pipe, air filter, and clutch nut. I will try to post pics of it when I get it running probably on Friday(if I get some fuel).

[MaxxThrasher]

Hey congrats! Can't wait to see it.

[R/Cbum4life]

If this was half as dead as the stampede forum I think you would all die. LOL!

[RCtinkerman]

That's because the Stampede is a toy! This is a mans forum.:D

[MaxxThrasher]

Does anyone know if XTM has a website?:confused:

[Got Speed]

I don't think they have their own but you can get their stuff at www.hobbypeople.com. Does anyone have the new XTM .21 kit?

[R/Cbum4life]

RCtinkerman you better watch what you say about the stampede. I own a t-maxx and a stampede and you dont know how fun both of them are.

[MaxxThrasher]

Yeah they do, i found it.:D
http://xtm.globalhobby.com/
Are they fairly new? Their site isn't quite to par.

[MaxxThrasher]

Woohooo page 26, this is turning into a novel.

[MaxxThrasher]

On a long and lonesome highway, east of Omaha
You can listen to the engines moanin' out it's one old song
You can think about the woman, or the girl you knew the night before
But your thoughts will soon be wanderin', the way they always do
When you're ridin' 16 hours, and there's nothin' much to do
And you don't feel much like ridin', you just wish the trip was
through
Here I am, on the road again, there I am, up on the stage
There I go, playin' star again, there I go..........turn the page!

[radigan]

Is that the Bob Segar or the Metallica version you are singing?!?!?

[GTX]

Got Speed: That's awesome man!!! I am trading my 12 CV-RX for a TTR .21 so I can go .21 with the most power, hahahahaha!!!!! Now I think I may have a trade for my GT for that MP, remember? Has an O.S. .21 on it too!!!! This is great, sweeeeett!!!

[Got Speed]

Maxx Thrasher

Yes they are fairly new.

GTX- You'll love it. I was breaking it in yesterday and at about 1/3 throttle it would shift to second and it would almost pull a wheelie. The rear suspension would almost sit on the ground and the front was just barely touching it.:D What conversion are you getting? The XTM one looks pretty good. Maybe not as good as a supermaxx but it is really good for the $140. You get chassis, engine mount, pipe and header, CVDs, air filter, and extended braces I think.

[Got Speed]

lol! I was running it on an asphalt oval.

[GTX]

I just bought that MP instead of trading, haha! Only $75. And that deal with the TTR may have gone sour, but that is ok. I really need to get me a good radio system man, I am tired of these cheapo ones.

SixVi6: What engine do you use, the Megatech? How much was that man and how has it performed for you? I may just sell my 12 CV-RX and buy a Megatech .21, they seem to be good engines.

[_Tmaxx]

Got Speed where can I find the XTM conversion kit? The price made me inquire. Got Link?:D

[MaxxThrasher]

Originally posted by radigan
Is that the Bob Segar or the Metallica version you are singing?!?!?
:p Does it matter? I think they both rock!:p


Lalalalalalalalala!

[MaxxThrasher]

I like XTM's stuff so far. I hope they bring us more parts and products. I'll support them!;)

[Got Speed]

You should be able to get it from www.hobbypeople.com. I think their parts are 6061 cast aluminum. But it is a pretty thick chassis. 4mm I think. I hope they sell just the CVDs. I want to try them.

GTX-The Hyper .21 is real nice. You can get them at www.greathobbies.com for $110 or so. The directions that came with mine claimed 2.1HP and 36K RPM.

I ended up buying that chassis I gave a link to a few pages back and it is pretty nice especially being 1/4" thick! I had to move the servo beside the fuel tank, flip the carb, drill differet engine mount slots, and make my own linkages but I finally did it and it works really well.

[MaxxThrasher]

I think their parts are 6061 cast aluminum.
I don't think they're cast. More then likely they're from stamped plate.
"JMO"

[MaxxThrasher]

....Or machined from billet,depends on the part i guess. Castings are weak due to air pockets.

[extremetmaxxer]

you know i like this xtm deal! now you can make a maxxinto a pirate killer for under 200 (and pric of engine)

oh well i tacked another zero onto that to make mine a pirate killer.

very cool and really all you need with the stm kit is a aluminum primary for 30 bucks from robinson

[Nitro Nut]

can i put an os.15 cv-x in a t-maxx, is it a direct fit, if not what do i need to do to make it fit. Also can i use a yank eliminator.

[Got Speed]

I think I am going to save up and buy it. At least I can drive my maxx now. Their .15 size engine mount is cast. I don't know about their other parts but probably stamped. Forward Primary Gears be warned my engine is now broken in.:D

[MaxxThrasher]

Originally posted by Nitro Nut
can i put an os.15 cv-x in a t-maxx, is it a direct fit, if not what do i need to do to make it fit. Also can i use a yank eliminator.

Yes,although you will probably have to shorten the shaft just a bit. The engine should bolt to the stock mount.

[Vinny]

Yup, to install the OS you will have to cut the cramk some. It is a long shaft crank and the T requires a short shaft. Its not hard to do if you have a Dremel and a cutoff wheel.

[raderrustler]

T-maxx is starting to need to get kicked around some, had a flameout, or so it seemed after about three quarter tank, so i took temp and it was 267(stalled right in front of me) i was running it pretty good, but now it just stalls under any type of load, weirdest thing. Is this common? never happened on my rustlers or rc10. I know set it back to orig specs...yada yada yada. But does this happen to other maxx owners?

[Got Speed]

:eek:

[Got Speed]

MY T!
http://www.printroom.com/_vti_bin/ViewImage.dll?userid=falcon247&album_id=47955&image_id=13&courtesy=1

raderrustler-Does it sound like it bogs down before it stalls?

[GTX]

Like this man:
[**COLOR=red][**SIZE=3]MY T![**/SIZE][**/COLOR]

Just take out the ** and you're set! :p
Looks good.

[raderrustler]

Found my problem it was a piece of plastic in the carb from ofna filter. it would get sucked in when applying throttle and would fall away under idle. Wow what a weird one. Thanx anyways

[Racerze]

I'm new to Nitro. How fast is the T-Maxx? Acceleration ? In stock trim, will it be able to take some abuse?

[MaxxThrasher]

About 30 mph and no.

[R/Cbum4life]

any of you maxxers live by naples florida? Im going down there for spring break.

[ATeam]

http://www.teamurc.com/images/news/saxtonad.jpg

This version is for the TRX. I emailed racers edge and they are also working on verison for OS and the AE engine and others I'm sure.

I can't wait to get one.

[Coconut]

1.8 oz. Right now everyone is listing them at full suggested retail;so I wouldn't pre-oreder right now. They will go down.

[Got Speed]

I am looking to upgrade my tranny and diffs. What should I get first that isn't too expensive?

[GTX]

Rix gear lockout and make sure your diffs are shimmed correctly!

[GTX]

Oh, and I bought the MP with the RG for $75! I sold my T also :(, but wait, it gets better! It sold for $250 no wheels, tires, engine, or body! And, I am building my Hybrid from scratch, starting with a SM Widetrack suspension stage 3 kit! Woo hoo! I traded my 12 CV-RX for a TTR .21 and that will be my engine of choice. The only thing I need to get for the rest of it are nick-nack parts on ebay. After that, I will get some better shocks, aluminum bulks, aluminum knuckles and Ti pillowballs, and SM EXT driveshafts. This is gonna be awesome!

[SixVi6]

I've done next to nothing latley with my maxxes. been bust making my camaro run good and strong. but I did get in on the preorder for the IMEX Jumbomaxx wheels and tires and they are shipping on teh 5th.. I can't wait to bolt those onto my smallblock maxx with a 14t clutch bell and soft susepnsion it will be a climbing terror. ohh jumbomaxx rims and tires are stock offset rims and MP sized tires.

[Got Speed]

GTX- That sounds sweet. You'll have to post some pics when you get it running.

I love my maxx but I hate not having a temp gauge. I am always freaked out about overheating it. :eek:

The RIX reverse lockout is all I need for the tranny? Is it the same thing as the SM 8mm reverse lockout?

Should the compression in my engine drop when I break in the engine?:eek: :confused:

[GTX]

The Rix lockout is the 2nd best lockout there is. The next up is the SM one, but they aren't the same.

[Got Speed]

What are the differences?

[SixVi6]

Rix is just a lockout. It eliminates the reverse gears and keeps all the forward gears stock. I ran a rix lockout when I first decided to go forward only. I still mangled the forward primary gear in a month with an OS .15cvx. Then replaced it with an alum RRP forward primary gear and destroyed the output gear.. then the Supermaxx tranny came out so I jumped on it and have only opened the tranny up once in at least a year and a half and over 12 gals to replace the one way bearing because the .21 was causing it to slip.

Rix just uses sleves to eleminate the rev output gear and clutch, rev idler gear, and rev primary gear. so its just a stock tranny with no reverse.

The supermaxx conversion replaces the output and primary shafts with much stronger pieces with pressed on and pinned wide face gears to replace the thin weak stock gears. the Supermaxx makes it a bullet proof setup and makes it something to assemble and go, not having to worry about the tranny at all.

yes when an engine is brand new it has lots of compression. as you break it in intitialy it will loose compression pretty quick then level out.

[Got Speed]

It will lose compression but should it lose enough to really notice?
I ask because I don't remeber my other engines losing enough compression to easily notice.

The rix lockout just removes the clutches and reverse gears?
The supermaxx replaces everything and removes the reverse and clutches?

Supermaxx makes the 8mm and 10mm. What is 8mm and 10mm?

[winning edge designs]

I have the Native racing setup on my .21 T-Maxx,thing works great. I hear they are working on a longer chassis,so maybe my wheelie problem can be limited,or fixed completely,heh.......how are the MIP CVD's holding up for you guys? i'm thinking the center one would be good,but not sure about if the outer,or wheel ones would eject with too much suspension travel?...............Jim

[SixVi6]

OK.. Let me try this again. I have not been able to post just on this forum for some reason.

Got Speed... The Rix Lockout just uses little sleves to eleminate the reverse gears. The Rix setup really doesn't make anything stronger. it does eleminate the Rev servo and a couple gears but its still really nothing more than a stock tranny with no reverse.

The Supermaxx forward only replaces all the stock gears and shafts, except for the 2 speed stuff. 8mm and 10mm are the size of the gears the kit uses. the 10mm kit has a modified tranny case included and the 8mm uses the stock tranny case. I'd say if you get a SM tranny get the 8mm and save money.

winning edge designs... I had MIP center drives.. the rear drive cup broke when I went .21. after that I went back to the reinforced stockers then ended up buying a supermaxx chassis with the matching center drives and not a single problem since. so far I've just been using reinforced stock slider axles on my .21 maxx. they eventually loosen up and break at the u-joint. most likley I'll be picking up some SuperMaxx CVD's soon.

[SixVi6]

http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/sb_05.jpg

Almost forgot.. My smallblock Maxx is now the crawler maxx. soft suspension, IMEX JumboMaxx wheels and MP sized Claw Dawg tires, 14/72 gearing, and a rear spool make for a sick maxx crawler.

[PITSTAIN_RC]

check it out autohaus (http://www.autohausrc.com)

http://www.autohausrc.com/P4100720_Cropped.png
http://www.autohausrc.com/P4100728_Cropped.png

[Got Speed]

I need to get some new springs for my maxx. The springs that come with the big bores are way too soft. What are you running and why?

[MaxxThrasher]

Originally posted by PITSTAIN_RC
check it out autohaus (http://www.autohausrc.com)

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http://www.autohausrc.com/P4100728_Cropped.png


GREAT NEWS! Thanx for the tip! :cool:

[SixVi6]

On Springs... well I run RC Raven Dual Rate Springs. They are great and you can get them in your choice of colors. I run one Raven spring and one stock spring per corner. It will make the truck a lot less tipsy and handle a ton better but still have good suspension travel.

That heat sink head looks good. Now I'm not sure which to get for my smallblock maxx.. that head or the HCR head. And Unlimited Engineering is comming out with new bulks, suspension, chassis, and god knows what else.. the chasis is for racing but the rest is something I think I must have! Darn it all these decisions. I'm glad I still have not spent my tax return money Cause I'll be spending it now!! I don't like the chassis much it would be great for racing though. I want the rest of the setup. Ohh and the bulks accept 1/8 scale diffs so no more silly broken stock diffs to mess with. I knew if I held on and continued running the stock suspension and bulks with the EXT chassis something better whould come along from Unlimited Eng.

Here is a pic of the up and comming Unlimited Eng stuff. (http://home.qzip.net/maxxstands/thunder/racerx.jpg)

[PITSTAIN_RC]

the autohaus head has considerably more surface area than the stock and the hardcore heads do, more surface area equals more cooling!
plus if you flip and scratch up the top of the head you can just replace the top plate for like 10 bucks

[GTX]

SixVi6, that's not a T-Maxx, that's an MP/Supermaxx Hybrid, just like mine! Except mine has Widetrac suspension, Steel driveshafts, and it's the older MP! Look at it! I want to see their new stuff come out, and I will wait for it too. Was that at Tx Thunder? Man, I knew I shoulda went!!! Ahhh! I want the skids and bulks! I don't want all that 'Racer' stuff man, I would rather have this cheaper but still cool stuff. I am waiting on the rest of my parts to come in, so I can build the rest of my Hybrid. I really want to see their stuff, any news on when it's gonna come out and how much it's gonna cost?

[winning edge designs]

Those are cool,but I got the head on my .21 RG Tmaxx from www.browardprecision.com They have a full line of stuff available and more coming at thier parent company Nitro Specialties,plus the owner allen is very cool. Check em'out...Jim

[PITSTAIN_RC]

those are some very impressive looking cooling heads i think i might pick one up for my collari if they make one to fit.

however from what i saw of the small block heads, the msj / autohaus would still be superior, the mini fridge heads pack alot more fins into the same amount of space, im not saying the browards are not great looking but they say 20 degrees cooler, and the msj autohaus heads have been tested in the humid heat of florida and have been temped at 50 degrees lower!!

anyway if you feel blue you put on the blue top, if you feel purple ...well ......lol

happy maxxing guys

[SixVi6]

yeah I know its a hybrid and I just don't them. I know they are great for racing but one reason I bought a t-maxx because it was gas powered and had the look of a lifted street truck. the MP just looks silly imo with the totally exposed chassis and body thats mounted way up on stilts but its just my opinion. So UE can keep the hybrid chassis.. I do want the bulks and new suspension. the fact that they use 1/8 scale diffs makes me drool. So far the only word on the new UE stuff is nothing but a pic and a bit of a breif description from people that saw it at texas thunder. from what I've read the new Racer X setup as you see it in that pic weighs under 8lbs :eek: no word on prices yet but I'm assuming like all other unlimited engineering products it won't be all that bad for all that you get.

lol.. FYI.. A local driver won texas thunder with a highly modified MP. how funny is that!

[GTX]

***?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?? Man, now I KNOW I shoulda been there!!! I woulda won, :p. I bet your Supermaxx would spank him though, as would that Hybrid, why the hell did it win? That must be one helluva driver then! So why did they have a Hybrid there? I had just talked to MonsterMaxx the other day after it about the Hybrid and I hadn't even seen that pic yet! So you don't like the Hybrids huh? Well I do, I don't care for the MP suspension, it really does suck. I like the T, just don't have the $$$ to spend on all the SM stuff, LOL!!! Well, I like the suspension I have now, it's great! I don't think that was the real new chassis, is it? If it is, I may get one of those or something. You can mod stock bulks to fit 1/8 buggy diffs, that is what I am gonna do. You can mod aluminum bulks too you know.

So will my bulks break really easy now that I have SM arms?

[winning edge designs]

Pitstain,thats cool,those heads are very good. I do worry though about "more cooling". Since allens heads are also from and tested in Florida(Broward county is an hour north of miami,3 hrs south of orlando),and they are close to being Too efficient. That is,they take a bit longer to level off temperature wise. Even though my engines run cooler,with the nitro specialties heads,they also need a few more minutes to level off. I'm also Running rocket Science fuels,based out of Texas and that fuel helps with temperature as well.......before I know it my engines will be -20 celcius,if I keep finding things that make my stuff run cooler,LOL!

The color change tops are a sweet idea though!..hhmmmmmm.......:),Jim

[SixVi6]

from what I heard he was local and had lot of experience on that track with his MP. thats why he won.

the new chassis from what I understand, it just that all new but its made for racing hence the low center of gravity and 1/8 scale buggy based driveline. It may look like an MP but an MP is also 1/8 scale buggy based.

I agree with you the stock MP suspension sucks big time as a monster. I bash with a guy from my work often and his MP just can't hang on the rough stuff like a maxx can. he is doing a hybrid right now from some parts that I found for him from Maxxtraxx. A hybrid is cool and makes the MP a great all around performer but it still has the converted buggy truck body on stilts look that I just can't get past. funny part is he is always mkaing comments on the money I've spent on my maxx but his MP, when its all done with the hybrid conversion, will end up with just as much money into it as I put into my .21 maxx but at least I have 2 maxxes to show from my all my money spent. he has a monster pirate and a half. lol.. at least he'll be able to sell the alum arms and junk that he used to run on his mp.

1/8 scale diffs can be done on a maxx but its not as eazy as it sounds to do and make it work well. also yeah your bulks will break easier now that you have aluminum arms. take a hit to the arms now and the only place that will give is at the bulks.

[NItro-Smoke]

Has anyone used RCRavens progressive springs? How do you like them?

https://sslserver.com/stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/seekpart.pl?pn=RAV1407&showbig=6809

[SixVi6]

Ravens prog springs rock. I bought a set of 8 and ended up using one ravens spring and one stock spring per corner. its probably the best setup to get for a maxx.

[NItro-Smoke]

I just ordered me a set of yellow ones along with hardcore skids and other maxx stuff totaling $170.00! This T-Maxx hobby never ends and I still have to purchase the SuperMaxx Stage3 Nitro chassis soon!!! Oh Boy thats going to be SWeeeeeeeeT!!

[Spidermaxx]

I run all 8 RC Raven Dual Rate Springs on My Big Bore Shocks with 80 wt. oil...... I jump A lot and I hated when My Maxx would bottom out. I no longer have that problem :lol

[dion]

i live in waukegan
i just bought a basket case t maxx from my buddy.
i got it together and it's stock except stinger pipe and he said he put a pozzy rear end in
is that good or is it a cheezy repair job ,do you want a working rear diff or is that pozzy the way to go.it runs great .stupid reciever went out 4/no reason turned out to be this little black thing next to the crystal ...if i put preasure on it i got a signal so i kept playing w/it and eventually just jump soldred it virtually eliminating it and re assembled it and it works great .(just dodged a 30 dollar bullet) well thanks for helping me get this truck together it runs great.
-dion

[Mason Copeland]

You are not gonna wanna use posi traction for on-road or flat dirt use. Its turning performance will greatly decrease.

[GTX]

True true, but it greatly increases your climbing power. That is why I am getting mine. I will just be off-road, unless some cocky TC guy challenges me, then I will take it out and crush him!

[Got Speed]

GTX- You think a guy with a TC is going to challenge you?

[GTX]

Hey man, I don't bring my T into the hobby shop, so they look at me and think they can win. I think they assume my maxx is stock and slow or something! I think I want to challenge a rally car or somethin like that. Haha, I would like to smash into a Gigaforce WOT, see what I can break-on the GigaForce, LOL!!! Hey, I looked on the UE site and the steel pivot balls are 25% strontger than the Ti pivot balls! I am gonna get the steel ones, so that is a major plus. What skids should I get? Bulks I am gonna go with the GA 6061's with braces, maybe save up a little more and go for the 7075's, not likely though. I assembled the front end of my SM suspension, VEERRRY WIDE! It's like 20 inches with the stablemaxxes! I think it is wider than it is long! After I am done with this project, my next one will be to extend it a little. What else to add? Gimme some ideas!

[NItro-Smoke]

Hardcore Skids are the best! They are Titanium and they will not bend-- the Ti will flex back to original shape when it takes a hit! BUt it does take some serius abuse!! You can get them at stormer for 39.00 each.
Unlimited engineering has some of the best products for the maxx if you got the $$$! Im going to be ordering my stage-3 Nitro chassis from then very soon, Stormer has it for $279.00:D :D

[GTX]

Hardcore huh? I think I will look into their skids, probably get a set. I also need to get some aluminum diff housings, sooner or later.

[mustangman_16]

Im getting a maxx in a few weeks. A .21 maxx very very sweet. I will post some pics when i get it. I already have 440 bucks for it i just need 225 and its all mine. :D

[SixVi6]

Skids..

HCR skids are the toughest. I run them on both my maxxes. I've broken Aluminum skids from a few manufactures but since I've put the HCR's on my t-maxx I've not had a problem in a year and a half. The only problem I've heard is if you race your maxx the HCR skid the cutout at the front for hing pin access will dig into the dirt on a bad landing and scrub off a lot of speed. New Era makes a Ti skid that does not have the cutouts for hing pin access that will not do this. I just ended up doing a bit of grinding on my HCR skids to eleminate hte sharp edge fo it won't hang up or dig into the dirs as much.

[GTX]

Cool. I am gonna order the parts I need very soon, after I get my new PC going. I am also gonna try to start making the new extended chassis for it. I am gonna go for the GA bulks and some cheap aluminum skids for now, then upgrade to the Ti skids. SixVi6, when are you gonna get some nice bulks and some SM suspension?

[NItro-Smoke]

GTX, yea some good GA bulks! thats what I need as well. GA is all out of them now, so we may have to wait a bit to get them. Ill probably get the 6061 Bulks instead of the pricier ones, they should hold up very good.
GTX--you might as well save the extra cash and buy the TI skids now! Why buy twice??? You will save money in the long run! Buy what you want now so you dont do it twice.. If it means an extra month of savings to do it--you will be happier as well! Later

[MaxxThrasher]

I agree, and who is GA?

[NItro-Smoke]

Originally posted by MaxxThrasher
I agree, and who is GA?

They are a company called Great Assembly. Go here: http://www.maxxtraxx.com/mall/greatassembly.shtml


they are some very good bulkheads--I would say unbreakable for the most part espeacially the 7075 T-6 aluminum ones!! But I think all I need is the 6061 Bulks for my needs and saves me some $$$ as well...

[GTX]

Yeah, I will be tearing this thing up! I am gonna pick up some diamond steel and use it as a chassis and maybe even just make some skids! I think it will look good.

[GTX]

What does everyone use for radios? I am thinking XR2?XR3 for me.

[NItro-Smoke]

XR3---great radio for the money and it will do everything you need of a radio, plus its FM! much better signal and hardly(no) glitches. I think its a must for nitro vehicles, hate to have that thing glitch and take off on ya!!:D

[dion]

who sells them
anyone know about them???
i want one for my maxx
anyone want to sell any used anti sway bars or any good used condtion hop up parts for my t maxx u just have mip exaust and pozzy rear and alloy front body mount gpm rear skid
thanks
-dion

[MaxxThrasher]

RadRC 3-Speed to work with the
Robins Racing World .21 Conversion Kit
Part #-0310 $139.99
http://radrc.com/

[dion]

dude that video rocks
that 3 speed is the shiznit. thanks for the info.
-dion

[dion]

dude that video rocks
that 3 speed is the shiznit.

thanks for the info.
-dion

[SixVi6]

I raced my friends HPI RS4 RTR3 against my .21 t-maxx yesterday in a straight line drag race.. guess who won? lol! yes the t-maxx laid waste to the poor HPI. It was close for about 20 feet then the big maxx just pulled away and didn't look back. I put the fear of .21 in him. lol.. I even offered to race him again but this time the maxx would be in the grass but he wouldn't do it! lol :)

I also then raced him with his old RS4 2 that I bought 2 weeks ago and just sold today. I cleaned it all up and ported the engine. His old mostly stock, except for a header, pipe, and fibre brake, Nitro RS4 RTR2 beat his brand new 5 tanks through it RTR3! lol.. he sold the Nitro rs4 2 to me because it was slow and did not run right. it seemed plenty quick to me and him too! It just goes to show ya. Its not always what kind of car you buy. its how you maintain and drive it especially when it comes to Nitro.

other news.. I sold my HPI Nitro MT, and the short lived 2 weeks with a Nitro RS4 is over because I just got the cash in hand for that. All that is left is to sell the E chassis, Astrocreep braces, HCR center Skid, E tranny, 2 evx's, 4 titans, batts and chargers from what used to be my e-maxx (Anybody here want this stuff b4 I sell them on MaxxTraxx?) because I just ordered up a Kyosho Landmax 2! I'm using the money from the e-chasis and stuff to fund the electronics for it. Probably going with a JR XR2 and whatever good servos I can get from my LHS this weekend. I'll really lay waste to my friends HPI RTR3 with this thing. I'll have the all Maxx family again. LandMaxx, and t-maxx's.. lol!

[mustangman_16]

I might take that e tranny, can u wait to sell it till after next friday?

[GTX]

Hey what color(s) do you guys think would be good for a Jeep CJ8 body? I am gonna get one and some mulchers. I was thinking white or blue or something, maybe blue with white doors, or the inverse or that. I think I am gonna hack a Jeep pic and paint it a color of my choice.

[raderrustler]

I am partial to the red/white color concept personally with chrome rims and mulcher treads.

[GTX]

Well I have the blue RPM chrome wheels, so that wouldn't look good unless I switched the blue out with white. Do they come with those decals? SixVi6, what decals did you get?

[SixVi6]

The Jeep Bod has decals.. Some military based ones and the various model names for jeeps over the years. example.. Renegade.. Wrangler and such ohh and of course a few huge proline ones decals too. If you want real race car decals, like what is found on dragsters, I think Parma makes a sheet of them. Thats what I used on my .21 maxx's silverado.

[GTX]

Sweet. Can you give me another pic of it? I just bought the Jeep bod and the Mulchers new for $75 shipped!

[GTX]

Heh, here we go, hope you like it, especially SixVi6, LOL!!! :D

[GTX]

And I am gonna get these soon...

[GTX]

ok, maybe this time

[Got Speed]

Nice body GTX. Just curious, but why did you take your bumper off?

[SixVi6]

lol.. actually its my car.. GTX edited the pic to try out different colors for his Jeep bod.

I took the bumper off because its pretty useles and I was sick of replacing it and the mounts. yes it will save the truck from 5mph bumps but other than that it just seems to get hung up on things and break mounts. I find that the best bumper is the HCR Ti skid and so far the Ti skid has not broken.

[Got Speed]

Oh ok. I thought that pic was familiar. Have you bent the skid? How about: Have you crashed much.

[SixVi6]

Yeah I've crashed a lot with my .21 and the HCR Ti skids just keep going. Too bad the rest of the truck doesn't always make it out of a crash alive.

http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/sm_25.jpg
http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/damage_03.jpg

[Got Speed]

I guess so!:eek:

[GTX]

I remember those pics, LOL! I still don't know how you did that.

[SixVi6]

lol... well lets just say don't hit solid objects like concrete poles, trees, mailbox posts, or large rocks when you have a .21 and 23/65 gearing while at top speed. It causes serious damage!

:rolleyes:

[Bullet 87]

i just got my first t-maxx on saturdAY AND I LOVE IT. It is sooo great . What are some "must need" hop ups for it. My first hop up is going to be a mip stinger kit but what are some other hop ups i should get FIRST?

[Got Speed]

I wouldn't get the stinger. It give you much more performance, over the stock pipe. I prefer the CVEC. Aluminum shocks, stiffer springs, and heavier oil are some main things to get. When you increase the weight of your oil though you will proabbly lose a some shock caps, that's why I mentioned aluminum shocks.

[NItro-Smoke]

If you are planning on racing it or just want much better handleing get the proline suspension kit for $69.00, it comes with bulkheads and arms PLUS titanium turnbuckles!! The Maxx will handle like a dream. The kit is VERY tough, I have hit a ton and its still in one piece.
Another nice thing to get is a trinity nitro battery pack to run the servos! I have the pack for the XXX-NT and it fits in the traxxas batt. case. You will get a full 6V of power that will last a long time!:D
One more thing you will here several things about differant pipes! Lots of people like the A.E pipe, I have the stinger pipe and it runs excellant, great power everywhere plus I like the fact it blows all the oil and crap out back instead of under the chassis.
There are sooo many things you can do to the maxx! ENJOY:D

[FodderMech]

Hi all i know this is a random question, but i Just moved to Denver, and I'm looking for some orginized racing. (or at least bashing) Anybody live here and know of a spot????:confused:
(by the way here is a photo of mu basher...
http://home.earthlink.net/~surfdog99/truck2.jpg ;)

[FodderMech]

I'm sure nobody cares but my above pictured surfmobile is a .21 powered, big bore shock wielding, nitro powered ton 'o fun. I was going for a "Woodie" look, what do you think?
(by the wat as for my previous post I race a RC-10 GT too... Looking for some compitition near denver - Thanks in advance for any suggestions:D

[GTX]

Hmmm, sounds like a hop-up frenzy! For the ultimate suspension, go with Unlimited Engineering (http://www,unlimitedengineering.com) and some GA bulkheadsGA (http://www.maxxtraxx.com/mall/greatassembly.shtml) and for shocks, you can get some AE (http://www.rc10.com) or Traxxas (http://www.t-maxx.com) and for the pipe, go with again and get the RC10GT pipe, it really works well, I have used it.AE (http://www.rc10.com). There are tons of hop-ps, and we know what is great and what is a bunch of crap, so we generally ask each other. The Unlimited Engineering is the best of the best, that is what a few of us have (me, SixVi6, others) and we love their products. If you don't have the cash to spend, RPM (http://www.rpmrcproducts.com) makes unbeatable arms, braces, and towers. Hope this helps!

[chris the st pro man]

somebody in the chat told me not to get the MIP Stinger for the maxx but i dont know why. i want my maxx louder.
can you guys tell me some of the advatages of the MIP kit and some of your personal opinions (not what yu heard frm other people)

[makjak12]

I have a T-Maxx with a .15 O.S. 1.2 H.P. with a Stinger pipe, all I can offer is my opinion I felt that the stinger gave me more horsepower than the standard pipe and alot more throttle response and of course LOUDER:p :p but you are left with flooding and annoying flame outs until properly tuned the stinger seems to hold alot of back pressure. and one more bonus the pipe turns out the rear of the truck so less fuel and oil all over the truck. Good Luck.

[SixVi6]

Doh! douple post..

[SixVi6]

Bullet 87.. get first things are:

1st A fuel filter.. with no filtration on the fuel line it would be all too easy for dirt to get into the carb and clog it or worse get dirt inbetween the piston and sleve and reuin a perfectly good engine.

2nd a really good air filter such as the motor saver or any of the 2 stage filters. the stock filter would be ok for on road conditions but if you start getting the maxx good and dirty the stock filter can easily let some pretty nasty stuff into the engine. just like the fuel filter its a must get thing for the life of the engine.

3rd I find another good hop up are bearings in the steering. Check here for detials (http://www.maxxtraxx.com/tech/tech017.shtml) it really does help the steering servo do its job and it needs all the help it can get.

4th RC Ravens Dual rate springs.. run one Ravens dual rate and one stocker pwer corner this help tremendously in the handling department and can be had in several different colors. More info here from Rc Raven (http://rcraveninc.goemerchant7.com/index.cgi?PageToView=catalog&Department=62227)

there are a lot more but these are the ones that I liked the best that I did initially. There are a lot more good articles on things to do toy your maxx Here at Maxxtraxx (http://www.maxxtraxx.com/tech/) and REviews of lots of MAxx hop ups great and small Here (http://www.maxxtraxx.com/reviews/). I hope this gets you started. There just insane amounts of great hop ups for maxxes. They just beg you to try them all. lol..

... The Stinger pipe.. I had one and got rid of it, here is why. The placement of the pipe is poor. if you get the truck on 2 wheels on the dirt it can clog the pipe. I had it happen a few times but the real problem is that I ended up cracking the pipe because when the truck pulls the wheels the pipe was the first thing to hit. on the dirt os one thing but nail that stinger wiht a rock or on ashfault and it will crack. Overall it was a powerfull setup and was loud. I perfer the CVEC rear exhaust or a flipped stock header with a rustler coupler and either a CVEC or stock AE GT pipe on my .15 maxx.

FodderMech.. that is cool idea for the maxx.. a woodie! now get a couple of surf boards! What kinda .21 conversion are you ruinning? I can't help ay with the denver area. I live in the chicago burbs.

[Got Speed]

FodderMech- Go to www.rcyellowpages.com and search thier track directory. You should find most/all of the tracks listed there.

[Bullet 87]

they sound like good hop ups but about the new pipe i wanna get. I want a stinger or CVEC but it sounds like more people prefer the CVEC so i might want to get that but what one ? Therre are a coupl of them and can i just get one as a kit for the t-maxx?

[GTX]

Hey SixVi6, those Jumbo Maxxes fir on stock wheels right????

[SixVi6]

Nope The Jumbos are for MP sized wheels. Jumbos are way too wide. They will fit on the Jumbomaxx wheels or SM monster wheels.

GTX .. I got the paypal man. The paddles are all mounted on the beadlocks and boxed up. I'll ship the beadlocks and paddles tomorow.

[GTX]

Sweet, thanks man.

[winning edge designs]

If any of you guys are looking for a race T maxx,mine just went on E bay!.....21 OS power,RB pipe,8 Losi threaded shocks,etc,etc,etc..Jim

[NItro-Smoke]

Why you sellin it?? It sounds like a nice one! Put up a link to the ebay for it please!

[winning edge designs]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1728157815


It has Dynamite ball bearing purple alloy bellcranks,Nitro SPecialties Cylinder head,robinson steel dual slipper spur gear,reverse elimiator kit,ball bearing metal gear high torque steering servo,1100 mah nimh receiever battery,RB pipe,OS .21 RG,with one race on it,Native Racing Chassis(Native Racing starter set-up on auction seperately,very trick, btw),Bowtie tires and wide off-set dish wheels,aluminum chassis braces,one race on the Triton body I painted up in my shceme(familiar to Car Action Micro RS4?,LOL),a little banged up,but very good still..................Awesome truck,just need time for my race vehicles and since Traxxas isn't a sponsor of mine,this one goes.....:(.....Jim

[R/Cbum4life]

Who saw the article on porting the t-maxx engine? Any of you done this? The statistics show that it will cover twice the ground in the first 5 secs or something is that really true? Wheelies from a dead stop? Sounds to good to be true. What about fuel mileage, Am I ging to be buying fuel every week (wait i think I do that anyways...LOL) Let Me know what you all think of this. If I screw up can I buy just a new sleeve or will I need to buly the piston too? I hope you can understand all these questions. Thanks for the help.

[NItro-Smoke]

Just ordered my Supermaxx nitro stage-3 chassis---Im siked to get this thing installed! Also have hardcore skids to complete the underneath. New Urban Hummer body as well. I will be staying small block with my .15 CV-Hyper for now then switch over to the .15 CV-R! Right now my Maxx is in 1000 pieces over my work bench--all cleaned up and ready to go! Should be here tomorrow:D :D :D :D
Ill post picts when its done!!

[GTX]

Cool NitroSmoke, get them pics!

R/C Bum: I have never done it, but many have and they say it's all true.

[superman_xxxt]

I am going thru rear turnbuckle ends and turnbuckles like crazy. I am running proline offset rims with bow ties. Is anyone else having this problem, and does anyone know why?

[Got Speed]

Because there is less turnbuckle in the ball cups. So it strips alot easyier. I had the same problem when adding alot of toe-in.

[R/Cbum4life]

How many bones are HCR skids? Im looking at getting some, you all say they are indestructable so i figure they are the best. What about the racers edge skids? I see those are about $30. You all were also talking about unlimited engineering having good parts...what about their skids are they as strong as HCR's? Thanks

[GTX]

I don't think UE makes skids. HCR skids are 42 at their site, www.racinghardcore.com and I dunno how much they are at Stormer.

[GTX]

Hey guys, check out my list of stuff to get this summer with me working almost full time. I will have one helluva team!

Item Price
UE Super Shocks kit(4) $100.00
UE Steel Pillowballs $40.00
UE 2nd Gen. Servo Saver $85.00
GA 6061 bulks w/braces $135.00
Blue Screw kit $90.00
HCR skids $90.00
Steel Ofna Spur $40.00
UE Widetrac Kit $0.00
UE Steel CVD's $0.00
Boca Bearings $0.00
Spool $0.00
Beadlocks & Paddles $0.00
Jugg bod $90.00
RB one piece pipe and air filter $150.00
AE shocks(temporary) -$50.00

GT(temporary) -$120.00
NTC3 $270.00
Extra receiver $50.00
Fantom 15 $150.00
starting accessories $40.00
bodies $40.00
paint $20.00
airbrush $20.00
propellant $10.00
servos(may be optional) $50.00


$1,300.00

[my69corvette]

Can anyone help me out. I just got my NEW T-maxx and was breaking it in when on the second tank it wouldn't start up. The glow plug was shot so i replaced it. It ran fine then when i went to start up the fourth tank the plug was dead again. I'm running around 300 degrees. PLEASE HELP???

[Got Speed]

300!:eek: That's why youre burning up glow plugs. It's a good thing they went out because if they didn't youre engine would be toast(might already be). When you get another plug run the engine around 220.

[MaxxThrasher]

Originally posted by R/Cbum4life
How many bones are HCR skids? Im looking at getting some, you all say they are indestructable so i figure they are the best. What about the racers edge skids? I see those are about $30. You all were also talking about unlimited engineering having good parts...what about their skids are they as strong as HCR's? Thanks

You need to pay attention to the type of material they are made out of. The HCR skids are titanium, thats why they are virtually indistructable and expensive. If you can find someone else that sells titanium skids for less, i'd go that route.

"JMO"

[NItro-Smoke]

Go to hobbyshopnj they have the skids for 35.00ea. Thats the cheapest anywhere--trust me I looked. Stormer will not match theire price and they have been out for close to a month now!! Titainium is the only way to go for skids...:D :D :D :D

[MaxxThrasher]

http://www.hobbyshopnj.com/tmaxxtoys.html

Where on their site do they sell titanium skids besides the HCR ones that are listed as $42.00?

[SixVi6]

There is a 15% disc tacked to the listed price at HSNJ.. click on buy now and a popup will show the actual price after the discount. They have great prices there and good service. in fact the last time I ordered from there they also sent a Megatech deck of cards. pretty cool.