Traxxas Stadium Maxx 2.5

[streetracer]

Got the new S-Maxx? Tell us what you think of it. Personally, im thinkin of getting one. So, convince me that it is either the right or wrong way to go.

[streetracer]

Also, for those that dont know what this truck looks like, Play this movie, thanks to the folks at TRAXXAS!!


Click Here for the Movie!! (http://www.traxxas.com/ftp/smaxx_mov/trx_video_smaxx1.htm)

[streetracer]

Anyone? Anyone at all?

[NitroRookie]

I'm getting my S-maxx in about 2-3 weeks. I think it's a good choice for newbie's like myself. And it is track right out of the box plus if you want reverse or 4wd down the road you can simply buy and install each module.

[Nitro41]

My brother just bought a used one but hes waiting for it to come in the mail. Just like him, I cant wait to drive it. :D

[EvadedTrucker]

just got mine....i love it wheelies on command and jumps very nicely. the night i went to race it though i switched the kind of gas i used and it screwed everything up. So i spent all night tuning the engine and not the suspension. First mod is proley gonna be the proline suspension.

[NitroRookie]

I ordered my S-Maxx last tonight from Greathobbies. I can wait to run it. It's my very first nitro RC.

[Imavol]

I ordered mine today too. I cannot wait for it to come in.

[streetracer]

Awsome guys!!!!!

Cant wait to get mine.

[NitroRookie]

I just got my S-maxx today. But the weather was to bad to start the break-in process. Hopefully I can start it tomorrow.

[Nitro41]

My brother got his on tuesday. It was used, so we just added fuel and she started right up. After a little tuning here and there we found the sweet spot. Now, it starts up on the first pull every time. Top speed was probably around 30-35mph (just guessing). The truck already had rpm a-arms all around, airtronics radio, 4 shock setup, rpm bulkhead braces and a pull start. It is very quick in the street, but off road you can tell the 2wd is slower than 4wd. The only problem was it didnt come with a body. Well, thats actually good because we can paint it whatever we want. Since its only 2wd, the braking is kinda weak too. So far hes rolled it twice, side swiped the curb, and ran straight into this little brick broder that was kind of hidden. And after that, no broken parts. Only thing that happened was the exhaust pipe came off the coupler.

[mikeco]

smaxx rocks I got mine 3 weeks ago.

[Imavol]

I got mine yesterday I am on the fourth tank on the break in. It started raining so I had to quit.

[NitroRookie]

I got my S-Maxx last week the break-in went smooth. One thing I found out is that one of the first aftermarket parts people need for the S-Maxx is a Wheelie bar.

I'm currently use Blue thunder race formula 20% in my S-Maxx. Would I be safe if I switched brands of fuel to the Sidewinder Backyard Basher 20%.

Would I have to re-break in my engine with the different fuel ?



P.S. The aftermarket parts I'm eventually going to get for my S-Maxx are....

The Trinity Wheelie Bar
Slimline Dual Rear Exhaust
And others as I think of them.

[streetracer]

Rookie, You dont have to break in the engine again, but believe it or not, i have found that the best performing fuel for this engine is the Traxxas Top Fuel. It really makes a difference and will determine the speed you get out of it.

And by the way, dont go with the dual rear exhaust. It will rob you of power.

[NitroRookie]

streetracer,

I have one problem about the fuel you're talking about. None of the hobby shops I deal with carry that brand of fuel.

[bob333]

go to traxxas.com or tower hobbies if your looking for traxxas top fuel and run 10% nitro that is the best nitro percentage for the traxxas 2.5 engine

[streetracer]

Ermm..... I beg to differ on that one. As it is a lower amount of nitro, it doesnt give you the performance you need. I have seen performance jumps in my S-Maxx from using 20% to 30% race blends. I use Blue Thunder for the 30% and Top fuel for the 20 everyday racing. But, as i pretty much said, 10% wont get you very far. The only thing its good for is a longer lasting engine with the sacrifice of power.


Kyle

[streetracer]

Also, for those that dont know, the S-Maxx is not the same as Sportmaxx. The S-maxx has a 2 spd stock. Petty much the only difference.

[T-EVO RACER]

One kid had some trouble tuning it so me and another guy tuned it for him and now its just fine. its a great truck!

[T-EVO RACER]

Don't forget tires and body are also dfferences!

[bob333]

the smaxx is a lot lower to so you wont flip over so easily

[T-EVO RACER]

They set the shock on the arm on setting lower so its more stable.

[bob333]

are the tires that come with it any good?

[T-EVO RACER]

Yes they are GREAT!!

[T-EVO RACER]

Radioshack now have zip zap monster trucks! Me and my friend are gonna make a track them, will old lexan body parts work well for borders?

[bob333]

use old magazines as jumps just flip them upside down and it makes a perfect lip! And you can use old bearings for corner markers. And about those borders I dont know. GLHF (Good Luck Have Fun)

[T-EVO RACER]

Yeah, they are xmas pesents!

[bob333]

They are a blast me and my brother race all the time! But we got ours off ebay

[T-EVO RACER]

Yeah, also, one night,IO was starring at a 9V and my se radio, it looked like it would it but it didn't, so I busted out the dremel baby and got it to fit!! Then I charged my car on it, and it worked!!! but then I was driving around my garage coarseI brought it out to the street and it was wayt faster then I could fast walk, so thenI did a distance test, WITH THE LIGHTS (it was night time) guess how far it went, huh, huh,? 85 feet and it could have keep going i a car hadn't come! But then, I bring it into the kitchen and it can't get farther than 4 feet away from, me, either, 1.radio interfrence 2. freqquency interference 3. 9V fryed the radio or 4. the entenna wire is loose from its sautered post. I'm trying it again today, with another se radio, (have 3 more in the garage)

[bob333]

It might be your tv. on some channels when im driving them the picture gets fuzzy. try turning of your tv next time you drive it

[bob333]

Why did we start talking about zip zaps?

[T-EVO RACER]

Cause we bored bob333! cause when I'm outside I go far, but once in the house, nothin' on, still happens. oh well, works well outside and in the garage!

[bob333]

What mhz is your car?

[T-EVO RACER]

27mhz, its an AM car.Its got channels 1-6.

[bob333]

27mhz is a popular number for those micro cars

[T-EVO RACER]

yep, wieght is also a BIG deal for those LITTLE cars! My crappy body I cut them up to make them convertable style, makes it so much lighter!

[bob333]

i just take my bodies off

[T-EVO RACER]

When I start my races I make us put bodies on so we can identify our cars.

[bob333]

Well it is easy if you have different color antennas. A fun thing to do is get a like a glossy finish coffe table or something and you know that spray on duster stuff spray it on the table and dont wipe it off and it makes it super slippery. Also another fun thing is put a bunch of paper clips on the wing of the body if you have one and it will pull wheelies forever.

[T-EVO RACER]

Never tried that paperclip trick, thats cool!

[bob333]

yah me and my bro are wheelie crazy on anything if its possible for it to wheelie well find out how. My bro can pull a wheelie around the block on my dads old ten speed i havent quite figured out how to wheelie on a 10 speed but i can wheelie down my street on my mountain bike

[T-EVO RACER]

wheelie lova!!!!!!

[tec_41]

wow way to get off topic lol. I found out my mom ordered me an smaxx for xmas...I CAN'T WAIT! Of course I can't touch it till christmas day

[T-EVO RACER]

nice!!the smaxx is a great truck, you gonna race it or bash it??

[tec_41]

Mainly bash, but I live pretty close to a nice offroad track, but its outdoor so they only race in summer.

[T-EVO RACER]

oh, cool, I'm in the good old california, racing ALL YEAR!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!

[tec_41]

durn you...I'm going to have to be careful breaking this thing in. It's around 30f right now, and I don't expect it to get any warmer :p Should I follow Traxxas' cold weather break in instructions? Like wrap the cooling head, and so on?

[T-EVO RACER]

It would help i think??? like run without a cooling head???

[tec_41]

no cooling head it would probably overheat, but if I wrap it I should be okay. Im not waiting for freakin spring before i drive this thing, gotta do some snow bashing!

[T-EVO RACER]

I guess the traxxas article would help.

[nitro_newbie]

i was wondering if this truck is just a tmaxx without 4wd and reverse. and if later on make into a tmaxx

since im anoob and want to know these things before i buy it thanx in advance

nitro_newbie

[T-EVO RACER]

Yeah, but the smaxx has track tires and a cool body. All you need to be a tmaxx is 4wd and reverse.

[davetexas22]

Does anybody have advice on keeping the Smaxx front end down while punching the throttle. It just wants to pop a wheelie. I was thinking on adding the 4 wheel drive kit. :eek:

[T-EVO RACER]

Get the 4wd, you won't have regrets, and if you want to buy a hump pack and zip tie it the front shock tower.

[nitro_newbie]

well i just bought an smaxx and it is great!!!!!!!!!just that the motor is so powerful it poped a wheelie and cartwheeled and hit the curb and broke the rear bodyposts what brand should i replace it with. also when u break the truck sort of hops the rear wheels up and down.
and do u guys have the problem after break in that it bogs and shuts down?could it be the glowplug or the mixture but when i floor it blue smoke comes out and alot of it does that mean that is is the glowplugthanx alot for any input you guys have.

nitro_newbie

[tec_41]

You broke it already?!? Way to go, lol. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=t-maxx+body+post&FVPROFIL=++ here are some aluminum body posts, but not sure if you need that. I would get a plastic replacement one. Two days until I can open my s-maxx on Christmas day! :D But its currently 3*F out so I might just wait till it breaks 20 to do the cold weather break-in ;)

[T-EVO RACER]

or rpm ones, those are gonna be a long two days, I gots my christmas present from my parents already, my hooked up evo!!

[nitro_newbie]

well fo right now i zip tied it down and put a little ca glue on it . also wat glowplugs do u guys reccomend after break in and or top plugs good thanks

nitro_newbie

[T-EVO RACER]

run with 30percent nitro??? then run a os#8 and run around 270, if it gets warm where you at, then get a hardcore cooling head.

[streetracer]

Just got a new plug and gonna drive her after sitting for toooo long. :D :o :eek:

[streetracer]

Darn, i was hoping "Moderator" (under my name) would change to senior Moderator or something. :(

[T-EVO RACER]

awww, ol' zipties nd super glue.

[tec_41]

Darn, i was hoping "Moderator" (under my name) would change to senior Moderator or something. :(

Why don't ya just cry us non-moderators a river ;) lol I ordered my parts for the S-maxx today and they will hopefully be here by thursday. I FINALLY get to run it!

[nitro_newbie]

what about mc59 plugs are they any good and do the proline paddle tires fit on the stock s-maxx rims or do i need to get the proline rims to use them?

thanx in advanced
nitro_newbie

[T-EVO RACER]

Ya, they should fit.

[tec_41]

My stuff came today!!! Glow ignitor, rx pack, some fuel, and glow plugs. I have a question tho...is there a way I can use the stock switch with my reciever pack? Otherwise I have to unplug it by opening the reciever...:confused:

[T-EVO RACER]

You should still be able to use the on/off switch.

[nitro_newbie]

i have a question how can i clean the dirt of the rear suspension assembley without taking it apart cuz mom doesnt want dirty truck on the clean carpet :mad: and wat cleaners work best to remove all that oil?

thanx in advaced
nitro_newbie :cool:

[streetracer]

You can take it up to a local gas station and ask to use their air compressor. or u can bye a can of "Canned Air" for computer parts as it is recomended in the dvd.

[streetracer]

Look under the name!!!! Look under the name!!!! :p

[tec_41]

^^lol It SHOULD say "Super Moderator"

[nitro_newbie]

i just bought rpm towers and posts and installed them last night but i had to remove the engine and since it is my first rc truck how du u check the mesh on the gaers cuz i dont want to strip some spurs should there be aliitle play in the gaers or should they be real tight since its raining the truck is just sitting there and is being fixed and i wanted to get that fixed before i run it again

thanx in advaced

nitro_newbie

[tec_41]

Well If you didn't take the engine mounts off, your gear mesh should be the same way as before you took it apart.

[streetracer]

I am Craving nitro, but its TTTttOoOoO Wet. Hopefully looking at snow nextday.

[nitro_newbie]

i took it off and i heard that u can check the mesh with a piece of paper and put it between the spur and clucth bell and spin it till the paper comes out and u can see the mesh it looks fine it spins freely but it is a little tighter than stock but would that be okay or is there a better way to do it????
thanx in advace

nitro_newbie

[streetracer]

If its any kind of tight, loosen it, or you can burn your engines clutch up.

[nitro_newbie]

thanx street racer ill try that

nitro_newbie

[streetracer]

TTT This place is dieing. There has got to be more people with an S-Maxx!!!

[tec_41]

I check it every day. No one ever posts though! I'm still waiting for the skid to be in stock

[Monsterbrad]

I thought about getting one of these way back when but I went BB and will not turn back
sorry guys

[streetracer]

BB?
These just came out around august. Thats when Traxxas released them.

[r.c.dealer]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/rcdealer/100_0378.jpg

Body off pics :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/rcdealer/100_0376.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/rcdealer/100_0375.jpg

Its accually a Tmaxx with an Smaxx body :p

[nitro_newbie]

recently i took my smaxx offroad to glamis which is pure sand by the way and the steering was getting stuck so i thought the steering servo was stripped but it was the bell cranks under the skids.also they dont have bearings do they and if they dont wat bearings would fit to replace the stock bushings. also wat sevos fit that are mg and have lots of power?? Also will rubbing alchohol rust my truck if i use it too clean it or is it a bad idea in the first place because i can just blow off the excess alchohol off.


thanks in advance

nitro_newbie

p.s nice tmaxx rc dealer did u also have a magic wheel a while back

[nitro_newbie]

this thread is dieing man i check here almost every day and nobody is replying or putting pixs up of there smaxx i will put pics up as soon as i figure out how to use my camera and how to get them up to this page so if some one could help me please help me

thanx

nitro_newbie:)

[tec_41]

I also check it everyday! If I had a digi cam, there would probably be a million pics on here, but unfortunately I don't :(

[nitro_newbie]

i recently had a colision with a tree:( and im puzzeled why?i have check everything and have electric taped all exposed wires and check the crystal and the only the thing i can think of that could be a problem is the transmitter antenna because it fell from a pit stand and it got bent i ended up straighting it out but wasnt as straigh as before and also because of that collision the force of the crash snap all 4 pieces of engine mount:( were the screws go in from the chassis side so now my dad is making a new one
so could really be my antenna???
thanx in advanced


nitro_newbie:/

[tec_41]

are you saying it was a runaway, and you couldnt control it? If so, then you most likely had some interfierence or dead batteries either in your rx or tx. Get a failsafe so this doesn't happen in the future ;)

[streetracer]

I wonder how a nine valt battery would compare to a set of 4 AA's. dealer, very nice ride. What type of shocks are those, how much and ware can i find them?

Recently wrecked the Maxx. My baby is now with out motor mount, spure gear and body posts. Need to really invest in this thing. She has been driven hard, but all my money has been pouring into my XXX-T for racing. XXX-S has not been driven since about summer. Need another G-10 Pro+ from my sponsor. But, hey. Just got a new job, so that wont be a problem!!! :D :)

[tec_41]

Kyle, those are Pro Line Powerstroke shocks- http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFSM4&P=ML

Sry, couldnt help myself. :D

[streetracer]

Thanks dude. Im putting in for those when I can get my first paycheck.

[nitro_newbie]

well my dad finished the mount but i havent been able to get the pics up of it so could u guys help me out wit that.tec41 it wasnt a runaway it was more of a stop then glictch and go full throtle into a tree because i had fully charged reciever pack and new tx batteries i also range tested it it was way to short of a distance than before it when the antenna was new, so it could be possible that it is the tx anntenna but i will try again with out the truck runnig this time.
thanx

nitro~newbie:)

[nitro_newbie]

now i have a tank leak were the screw goes in on the oppisite side of the pickup and was wondering with wat i can stop the leak because i dont want to buy a new tank just cuz of that so can i j-b weld it or put CA glue that is oil resistant on the screw hole and just thread it in to stop the leak.Or do u guys know of anything that can stop the leak for good?

thanx:)


nitro~newbie:)

[mikex1021]

nitro newbie
i used super glue on my rustler tank and it seemed to work. its a lot cheaper. if you try this make sure you clean the tank first for no oil on it.

[streetracer]

The best thing to use is shoo goo. Clogs leaks well. :)

[nitro_newbie]

thanx and i also found out wat the problem was with the radio the reciever antenna cut itself for some reason and thats wat it was and the guy at my local shop (extreme rpm racing) soldered it together for free and no it works as great as it sis out of the box but i need to see how far it can go now because it just came out and they just put it back it is the same lenghth so it shouldnt be any diffrent from before.and thanx again mikex1021 & streetracer for ur advice:)


thanx:)

nitro~newbie:)

[tec_41]

Ah yeah, one thing that you MIGHT want to invest in is a soldering iron. I can't tell you how many uses they have, and they are only $5 or so at Radioshack.

[BishopRyan]

ive got a stock S-Maxx and love it but i was wondering about the handling im a semi-decent driver ive lowered it as much as i can in stock form. but i got the s-maxx thinking i dont need 4wd but ive noticed that the ride handles real loose unstable a bit on higher speed runs bouncy almost i was wondering if 4wd would help make the ride more stable(more controlable and extra weight up front) or maybe a sway bar i can do ok with it stock but unless its in tall grass my kids have had trouble driving it and im tired of replacing parts. i dont expect it to handle like a 1/8 buggy but if there is anything that you guys might think would help let me know thanks alot for any feedback

[streetracer]

Upgrade your steering servo and upgrade to a rechargable battery pack other then the 4 aa's. This will give you much better handling, more power and longer runs of your battery.

[BishopRyan]

i put in a 645mg and a rechargable 1100mah 5 cell turning radius is fine you dont think 4wd would help

[streetracer]

4 Wheel drive always helps. You will get better handling with 4 wheel drive along with quicker acceleration. But, if you keep it 2 wheel, it is lighter and quicker for stadium racing.

[BishopRyan]

ok i made some adjustments and ran this morning i think i figured out my prombem ive got excellent steering with the 645mg and i installed a sping loaded servo saver but when i turn it i cant get the servo to rebound back to neutral or straight so when i turn the truck holds its turn until i correct back hence making it difficult to drive with out it naturally return back to a straight line im all over the road recorrecting. i figured the spring loaded servo saver would help me out here ive tried three different servo savers thinking maybe one was bad but no luck i hope someone has some good advice for me thanks

[streetracer]

Try to use another radio. This might be your stock TQ3 being crappy. If you have access.

[BishopRyan]

i checked the radio and reciever on a buggy of mine and i used a different radio on my maxx the radio on the buggy worked great and the buggy radio on my maxx still gave me the same problem i really just think the servo saver im using isnt strong enough to bring me back to staight neutral so i did find a proline steering kit thats got a big spring servo saver kinda like the one thats on my hotbodies 1/8 buggy this product was recommended on a different thread i hope it works i should have it in a few days. thats the only thing i can think of.

[r.c.dealer]

Did you check to see if your pivot ball caps on your front steering knuckles are to tight. If there to tight that maybe the cause of your problem.Easy way to check is to remove the steering linkage to the steering bell crank and turn the front wheels left and right, if they don't move freely they are to tight and the caps should be loosened until it moves freely without any playin the knuckles.

[BishopRyan]

yeah i did pick up that recommendation on the traxxas site i checked they were a little tight so i loosened them and it helped a little but really only when the wheels were off the ground as i drove it just make hardly any difference at all the only thing left for me was the steering kit i just was out of fresh ideas

[streetracer]

Dissconect the servo and servo saver from the steering system. Try turning the wheels by hand. If it is hard or binding, loosen the screws on all joints. I had this same problem. After going through and finding the problem joint, use thread lock and re install the screw a little more looser then it was before.

[BishopRyan]

i just broke down and bought a airtronics high torque servo for about a c-note and wow problem solved i am very impressed with this servo is cost alot but wow then i moved my hitec 645mg to the throttle and everything is great ill just couple the proline steering kit with the airtronics now so i guess you get what you pay for.

[C.J.OO]

A high torque servo is the Best Hopup anyone can Buy I believe...
altho My freinds S-Maxx has No problems turning It just finds it a bit difficult to get around the track..
a high torque/speed servo soon fixes that..;)..
this is a good thread Loads of good info on the S-Maxx...
nice one.;)

[BishopRyan]

the servo is so bad ass steering was dial in the best it ever was i ran jumps all weekend using skateboard ramps but now ive got a new problem i was running my s-maxx yesterday and on a high speed run it just cutoff and stopped in its tracks so i went to start it back up and nothing the glow plug light and the engine light on the starter both light up and the electric starter motor just spins but wont crank over the engine i opened up the black case on the back of the engine to see if maybe something was wrong but it looks ok everything spins when i use the starter but nothing catches to fire up the engine the only thing spinning is the electric motor the flywheel doesnt budge i manually pushed the flyweel up and down to see if its binding somewhere but its seems fine is this problem potentially solved if i just remove all that junk and go with a pull starter or could this be a bigger problem. any advice would be great thanks.on another recommendation it is not cold at all here south texas heat and yes the glowplug is warming the thing is, all thats spinning is the electric motor its weird i did have a starting problem when is was cold in winter and used a hair dryer but at that time at least it sounded like it wanted to turn over and then i heated it up and bam fired right up this this is different the flywheel isnt turning just the electric motor its just wizzing away and not a peep from the engine strange just all of a sudden no wreck or water or wipeout i kinda want to just ditch this e-z start and go pull start but i was worried that this might be something else any ideas.

[r.c.dealer]

Sounds as if the one way bearing is slipping and not grabbing. Probably needs to be repalced or cleaned.

[C.J.OO]

Bishop alot of guys Have problems with the blue starter wire..
more and more guys are using the standard glow warmer instead.....

[BishopRyan]

i looked at the bearing and it looks shot i guess thats my problem seems to early for this to go bad though im gonna switch to pullstart.

[tec_41]

Bishop alot of guys Have problems with the blue starter wire..
more and more guys are using the standard glow warmer instead.....
Ain't it the truth ;)
I had to switch to a glow ignitor before I could even start the truck. Traxxas REALLY needs to revise the EZ Start system.

[BishopRyan]

yeah i agree its just really isnt that EZ i guess since there market is directed to the hobbiest not the hardcore enthusiate the ez start would appeal more to the entry level rc guy hopefully the new jato 1/10 stadium will be better but i know the ez is going on that as well

[nitro_newbie]

hey do u guys know if megatech has a .21 motor that bolts into the s-maxx/t-maxx without a conversion kit because i saw it on diy network and i wanted to know were i can get it because it isnt on tower but i see lots of people that have it and i wanted to know were i can get one.
thanx

nitro~newbie

[streetracer]

I have the same problem as Ryan here. But one thing I find is I just wait a few minutes, let cool, and she fires right up.

[nitro_newbie]

i have had my truck since december and have rolled it with out the body and messed up the blue wire and i have the stock one still and my truck starts within 5 seconds if i prime it. Because it thought i was going to have the same problem but i havent. Also nobody has shown me how or has explained how to put pictures up ive tryed but it never ever ends because i left my computer for an hour and it didnt even finish so im really pissed that it wont put my pixs up so can u guys help me thanx i appreciate it alot.

nitro~newbie:/

[Racer Rob]

I have the same problem as Ryan here. But one thing I find is I just wait a few minutes, let cool, and she fires right up.
Try richening the low speed needle 1/16th of a turn. Bet that helps you with hot starts, and just starting in general.

[streetracer]

Sry, we lost tec, but we still need to catch up with the T-Maxx forum. Type, Type, Type! :D

[nitro_newbie]

is it normal for my car idle for like 3 mins because i was using it and then it like got stuck like really far away and when i got there it was still going then i just let it go to see if it would die but it went for 2 more min and then died so is that normal or should it just idle for like 10 secondsthanx

nitro~newbie

[BishopRyan]

sounds normal to me

[EvaderBX]

Hey guys. I'm new to this thread. I have been into Rc for 2 years and i have an electric rustler, electric 4tec and Evader bx (hints the name). I have never had a gas car, but have always wanted one. To get to the point, is this a good car? Also, I've heard from many people that nitro is a pain in the a$$ and how hard is it to clean it? ThanksDOUG :cool:

[EvaderBX]

*EDIT*
Also...does this S-maxx come with a anozdized blue chasis also? Thanks
Doug


I WANT ONE SO FRIGGIN BAD DUDE.................. :D :D :D :D

But i need the $$$$$$ I only have 100...any suggestions on coming up with 219?

[jlee]

I Finally got my S-Maxx on the local track, nice weather instead of snow and sub 50 temps. The tracks, there are two tracks, are in rough shape the jumps have not been made yet but the barriers are there. I found out I need more practice with it coming out of the corners. Setup is stock so far, exception of body which is a Tmaxx body. With no major jumps it was pretty fast going around the track, maybe that was my problem, not letting off throttle :p

Another guy showed up with a Revo, his first R/C. He couldn't get it started so I used my EZ starter and it fired right up. We really didn't race we ended up just goofing off.

I hope they have the jumps in place real soon, also weather is turning crappy again, rain and snow mixed highs in the lower 40s. Well i am sure by time racing should begin, April 13th, the weatehr will have improved and my driving skills as well.

[jlee]

weather
weather
weather
weather

Ok I do know how to spell weaterh

[nitro_newbie]

well evader bx these trucks are pretty durable cuz i already put mine to the test because mine smacked into a tree at top speed and the only thing it broke was the engine:( mount and then my dad made a nother one out of allluminum.the only thing that troubles me is that it is a a little harder to tune because i have to make some ajustmentsbut for being my first real rc i think it has being relly easy the only thing i would trecomend you get is a thermometor so u can get the engine tuned for maximum power but u really dont need it but its handy to have.
sohope u get one of these trucks cuz this thing is totally awsome


nitro~newbie:)

[EvaderBX]

hye noobie....how bout we get this forum started again eh? I got my smaxx already but i need the tuning dvd for it...my friend gave me his old smaxx cuz when he was breaking it in he screwwed up and the piston and sleeve dont fit so i went to traxxas help hotline and got a brandnew motor..I need the dvd cuz i cant read it off the traxxas website for breakin cuz i dont have ABOBE READER. Think you can send me ur tuning dvd and then when im finished i can send it back? I only need it for a day. Thanks,
Doug :D

[streetracer]

All you need to do is for the first tank, start the engine, and let it idle for about half the tank. then pull the trigger 1/4 the way for 2.5 secs, then brake. repeat this for the first tank. then, refuel while the engine is still running, and for the second tank, pull to 1/2 throttle for 3 sec's then brake. For third tank, pull throttle to 3/4's for 3 secs, then brake. for forth tank, full throttle for 3 secs. then brake. Then for fifth and final tank, full throttle for 5 secs then brake. After that, you are set and ready to go. Dont forget to keep a couple of glow plugs on hand. The first plug will die after break in usually.

[EvaderBX]

thanks man. Ill try that. I think that i might just take it down to my neighbors house. He has been doing rc nitros for a long ass time. Hes 43 and i think he can help me. He has a H3LLA sick a$$ hpi super nitro and its sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo fast. lol kinda pointless story but ya thanks
doug

[nitro_newbie]

well i dont have the dvd cuz little kids dont know how to stay out of my stuff!!!!!!they like colored on it and spilled juice over it so it was a goner cuz it wouldnt work even wen it was clean:(.Any of you have gotten a psp!!!???Man that thing is kool im going to get one that way i can show people my rc vids.i know that its off topic but its cool and for $250 its worth it!!!!!!!!:):)::)::):)lololololololol
well tell us how u like ur smaxx ewn u get er up in runnig condition

nitro~newbie

[EvaderBX]

No, i would get it nut im saving my money for some rc upgrades. Im kinda pissed cuz no one wants to trade me an airscoop for a monster buggy or it can be used on a goped pocket bike ect...but i wanna trade someone it for alum. chasis braces.

[Tim'sLosi]

Anybody set their Smaxx up for racing like the one on the Traxxas web site?? I printed it out and plan on getting as close as possible.

[EvaderBX]

can u send those plans to me? h2o595@aol.com
thanks doug

[Tim'sLosi]

Actually they are in two articles, part on and part two, on the Traxxas web page. http://www.traxxas.com/support/pub/trx_pub_slayden-ARCHIVES.htm
I almost gave up finding them but they are in the archives under Maxximum SportMaxx. Guess no one has tried this ;) Slayden really knows his stuff and has worked out a great set-up.

[EvaderBX]

well its a great setup for a SERIOUS racer, but if your basking, its kinda wasted money i means dont get me wrong but its kinda $$$ to ditchall ur old perfectly good stuff for smaller stuff u no? thats my $.02.
Doug

[nitro_newbie]

well i was wondering if wen u go big block du u have to upgrade the tranny gears to all metal or is there anything less expensive cuz me and my dad made an extended chassis and custom center rear shaft and longer rear skid plate and i wanted to wat upgrade before i put the truck together again because i have been cleaning it so any info of wat i should upgrade. also i plan to use an xtm .247:):):):):)

thanx

niitro~newbie:)


p.s. wat is an airscoop evaderbx?? j/w by the way

[EvaderBX]

well I would go with all aluminum or metal trani gears but leave the spur gear plastic becuase if something is going to break, you would want it to be that on the outside for easy, cheap mantanice (SP?) also i would buy new drive shafts like cvd's.
also, An air scoop is a metal plate ( like the ones on the hoods of like old mustangs) and it mounts on the side of ur goped or on the side of ur traxxas monster buggy and gets more airflow and gives more hp and cools the engine...a cooler engine = more run time.

Doug


PS Post some pics of ur car noobie....thanks

[T-maxx 4eva]

Hey, I'm new here and i want to get an smaxx. I have a 1.5 t-maxx my friend gave to me but it doesnt run. Anyone have lots to say about the smaxx?

[T-maxx 4eva]

Damn guys, yall need to come to this forum more often. I check it EVERY friggin day and no one posts pics, or even talks. CMON people lets get this started.

[nitro_newbie]

well its a good truck and its maxx durable and pretty fast also it pops wheelies really e-z and it has the new motor. wat i would recommend if u get an smaxx get a replacement rear body post or even better an rpm one also get some dynamite mc59 (or mcoy) plugs those are really good they last real long i barely replaced mine last week and that is three months of serious off roading:)well hope u get an smaxx.i wold love to post pixs but i dont know how to post them so can someone educate me on that?

also how much would an all metal gear tranny cost?

thanx

nitro~newbie

[T-maxx 4eva]

I was going to get the Chris Chianelli "Q" plug..i heard good things about it. Y rear body posts? Thanks,
doug


PS. I think to post a pic u click on the mountain thing underneath SIZE and COLOR

[EvaderBX]

cmon people....come to this thred i think maybe me and t-maxx r gunna b the only 1's here....
PLEASE COME BACK!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:



¿!!PLEASE!!¿

[Tim'sLosi]

since I haven't been working on the truck. I have other projects right now. Hanging on my pegboard right now are several hop-ups for the Smaxx. A pair of alum braces, alum servo mounts, 2-speed, CJ body, Jeep lic plates, mega torque strg servo, Rob. metal spur and cb, etc, etc, etc! I also am getting a new 2.5R to replace it's new 2.5 which is going in my hopped-up Nitro Rustler. All I have to get is a set of the Revo step pins and wheels and go racing...once I get time to wrench on it.


Keep it alive...

[EvaderBX]

y did u get a 2 speed when it already comes with one?

[streetracer]

Hes thinking sportmaxx, not the Stadium maxx. Ile correct the title.

[EvaderBX]

Anyone have any old engines they wanna sell? They dont even have to run.

[Tim'sLosi]

Yep...sorry...It didn't register Stad Maxx in my head. I guess that will be more like what I end up with after the mods I do.

[EvaderBX]

How do i post pics of my s-maxx?

[nitro_newbie]

thats wat i want to know and to answer youre question tmaxx 4eva while i was breaking in my 2.5 it rolled and it was a weak roll and they snapped but then i got rpm ones so im fine knoe but i cant figure out why the rear ones broke so fast and the front ones have taken more abuse and havent event bent yet. And can i change to blue thunder fuel its going to be 20% and im runnin 20% top fuel and it is cheaper to get blue thunder cuz its right by my house. I wanted to know if i have to do aything special so i can use a diffrent fuel. and does any body know the stock break in settings for the carb cuz my carbi s like out of wack and i need to retune it again:(:(:(

thanx in advane

nitro~newbie:)

[EvaderBX]

facotry setting is: close it all the way and open it 2 turns. also...is the chris chianelli Q plug any good?
thanks in advance
Doug

[nitro_newbie]

close wat 2 turns can u tell me both needles high and low thanx and i havent tried that plug but i would try both the mc-59 and the q plug and see which one u like best

nitro~newbie:)

[tec_41]

Actually, stock settings is close the hsn all the way and open it FOUR full turns, and the lsn is set flush (even with) the little grey ring.

[nitro_newbie]

well i tried that and now i have it re tuned and now its BETTER then before:):):):)!!!! and it is going like 30-42 mph and it only reaches 220*f!!!!:):):):):):):):) man i thought my temperature probe was wrong but it wasnt. i also found out wat was wrong the nut on the carb loosened it self and it was causing it to have some poor performance but i put some thread lock and now its fine also could i change to blue thunder 20% instead of topfuel. i wouldnt have to re-break it in would i. thanx in advance

nitro~newbie:)

[EvaderBX]

yes you can without rebreaking it if u keep the same lube content. Also, your s-maxx only goes 30-40? Mine goes like 40-49

[nitro_newbie]

but doesnt top fuel have the most oil than other fuels most of the other fuels i think only have 16% instead of the 18% that topfuel have and i finished tuning to day and i raced my cusin in his truck which is definetly faster ( a real 1:1 scale tocoma and he was going like 47 and i was still ahead by like 5 feet then he blew my car away wen he floored it. i think i went faster cuz it was tuned real good better than i ever had and cuz i was using my cusins street tires i think they r called th road rage tires from proline.but then it went to 300*f but was runnig it non stop.

[lardman]

I do not consider getting an S-Maxx, for a 100 or so bucks more you could pike up a REVO or T-Maxx but its defenetly worth it. A couple of my friends recently bought S-Maxx's and the Rockers are already rapidily coroding. Thats just my opinion though. And it might not be the truck but from what my friends tell me S-Maxx is'nt the way to go..
CHEERS, LARDMAN

[MegaDeth859]

On the Revo/S-Maxx issue, I have a Revo and my friend just got his S-Maxx. If he could just keep it from popping wheelies every 2 seconds, it would be just a tad faster on take-off than my Revo. Of course my Revo has titanium skid plates and a few other hop-ups. The S-Maxx is a good truck but I would definitely recommend the reverse module and a wheelie bar. :o

[nitro_newbie]

how does the smaxx have rockers if the revo is the only one that has rockers and arnt they plastic cuz my smaxx doesnt have rockers:) but it would be great though

nitro~newbie:)

[lardman]

srry guys im just telling you what they said and some of my oppinions i didnt want any one to take it the wrong way..
CHEERS, LARDMAN

[streetracer]

Wheely bar, nicads, front "8" ribs, and shocks. Replace stock with those, and you will be working very well.

[tec_41]

hmm, I'll keep the discussion going ;)

Reverse is a pretty stupid upgrade in my opinion. Why geatly sacrafice acceleration just so you can go backwards? (Which you shouldn't have to do if you know how to drive) 4wd would be worthwhile, however. It helps to keep the front down, and increases the traction.

[streetracer]

So, your out hey? Well, you havnt left yet, so i thought Ide help you impress those chicks and go even faster. Bye Bye :)

Now, Finally now finding time to reubild my S-Maxx, after wrecking it a while ago. Been biusy racing electric for Tekin and Trinity. All I need now is a Spur and to get my new shocks, Which i didnt wreck those, just upgrading. Also, I get chicks from racing at big events, so its all good.

[nitro_newbie]

hey i have two rc's and a custom crawler and a 89' trx 250r atv wit pipes and custom cold air intake i still love rc cuz it is cheaper wen u break them to fix and u can also be into both. my dad even likes rc he uses his tmaxx wen were not riding in the dunes in our sand rail or quads. the way i look at it you can have fun wit all of it but you have to have to have patiences als you cant buy a good dirtbike for $1000. maybe a 50cc but a rc car can go faster than that.well thats my $0.2 cents.

nitro~newbie

p.s. you must be a nerd too since you also use to like r/c!!!

[streetracer]

Well, If RC makes me a nerd, I dont care. R/C's ment to be a fun, relaxing hobby if you can drive. So, Why did you join the hobby anyway?
Oh wait, snap you cant talk, your banned. :D

[nitro_newbie]

how can people get banned ??? i dont care if im a nerd cuz i like rc it is as close to racing as i can get and it is a relaxing easy hobby if you are willing to be patient and learn and i guess he wasnt that interested in rc but imo it is a relaxing hobby if u like to work on cars like me!!!!:):):):):):)
keep on rcing

nitro~newbie:):):)

[tec_41]

you paid $350 for you S-maxx? Wow...I got it for $290 :p

[nitro_newbie]

thats wat i got mine for too and i paid 350 wit tax and everything i needed and some extra parts like glow plugs and 2 stick packs. also which motor would be better an xtm .18 or hpi .18ss and, which exhaust system would work best for the .18ss??would the high tourque pipe and header for the pro .15 work okay??btw hobbypeople has it its made by xtm.thanks in advanced.


nitro~newbie

p.s. wat is the diffrence between a ni-mh pack and a ni-cd.and which one is better?

[r.c.dealer]

also which motor would be better an xtm .18 or hpi .18ss and, which exhaust system would work best for the .18ss??


nitro~newbie

p.s. wat is the diffrence between a ni-mh pack and a ni-cd.and which one is better?

How about an os .18 tm, or the os .18 cvrx instaed?

NiMh packs are usually higher capacity.

[jlee]

I was wondering if anyone has put in a different radio? I put in the Futaba 2PL. I like ABS feature the best, and price was right.

[nitro_newbie]

orriganally posted by r.c. dealer:How about an os .18 tm, or the os .18 cvrx instaed

those motors are to expense and powerful and would tear up my gears i just want some thing with aliitle more zip but is not that expensive cuz the only thing i du is mess around in the yard and use it in the sand dunes or go jump it and bash around ect. if i were to get into racing i would buy those instead. but thanx for the motor options.

nitro~newbie:)

[streetracer]

I use a hitec lynx 3d. Perfect tuning.

[tec_41]

So what's going on everyone? I'll throw in some crap to get this thread to the top :D

My maxx was down for over a month, and I just took it to the lhs to have them putz with the engine (It was giving me a headache). The guy said he should be able to look at it today. I can't wait to get it back :). I just won some bulkheads off of ebay for $26- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5974474823&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1 Any one know what kind they are? I thought they were Traxxas at first, but then I saw that they aren't. I'm thinking Integy (bleh...) but I guess its not the worse thing in the world. Next thing I'm upgrading are the shocks, but probably just to some Hot Bodies ones. What's the opinion on those?

[nitro_newbie]

those bulks look pretty nice i recently bought the 4 wheel drive and i was having some problems with my motor it is still stock but it stalls alot but i did the compression test and i cant turn it with my finger unless i grab it with my entire hand could it be a tuning problem? also the carb isnt positioned the way it was from the factory cuz i moved it could it be that because it is not tilted to the side anymore would moving also help with stalling any comments would be appreciated

thanx
nitro~newbie

[streetracer]

Good grief this place died. WE NEED MORE PPL!!! My truck is awaiting new bumpers and some other new touches. anyone else?

[S-MAXXwaterboy]

Just found this place...looks like a nice home... :) lol...

you can add me to this thread as a s-maxx owner...I'm doing some upgrades to mine... I already have a native racing chassis and braces...Integy ( :eek: ) center skidplate...Pro-line Crowd Pleazer...and some other stuff...


EDIT: At the top :) :D :)

[streetracer]

Hi, and many Welcom to you. Do you own an S-Maxx, or a Stadium maxx? Two different trucks. S-Maxx is a t-maxx without 2 spd, 4 wheel drive, and reverse. a Stadium maxx is a t-maxx without the 4 wheel and reverse, made for the track with sportraxx tires, racing body, etc. :)

[S-MAXXwaterboy]

Stadium Maxx... ;) ...I just like to say...S-MAXX...

[streetracer]

Cool, then welcom. :)

[S-MAXXwaterboy]

Here's a pic of mine...

http://img325.imageshack.us/img325/7189/pana0446edited0gp.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

[nitro_newbie]

but isnt the stadium maxx an smaxx that is its real name the other one is a sportmax not an smaxx because the stickers in the kit dont lie....:) and look here this is wat im gonna do to my truck just picture it a maxx not a revo and check the video
http://www.traxxas.com/support/pub/revo_rock_crawler.htm
nitro_newbie:)

p.s nice truck smaxx waterboy:)

[tec_41]

Hey guys, my maxx got some yellow dual rate springs and yellow body posts not too long ago. It's been running great :D. Do any of you race your S-maxx's?

[streetracer]

Newbie your right. i had taken a small break from RC, and havnt really driven her latly, kinda fergot.

[RespirologyRC]

Well I have a t-maxx that I'm turning into an s-maxx. I want to see the difference in drivability. You guys will laugh at this, but I'm still using my old TRX pro .15. I have this thing ported to the moon. It rocks in my t-maxx so I can't wait to see how it handles in an S-maxx. Everything is stock on my maxx minus the ball bearings that I placed inside the stock servos.

[S-MAXXwaterboy]

mine right now is broken up partially so that it can travel with me... I plan on taking it out soon to test it... ;) cya guys later...if you want to talk with me my aim is: waterboy323234

cya,

Haden...

[T-maxx 4eva]

Im sad. My stadium maxx took a turn for the worst. I was driving it in the street in front of my house ( mind you that i have upgraded it so it exceeds over 55 mph ) and i lost control of it. It went head on into on coming traffic and was run over not once, not twice but THREE TIMES! I salvaged all the aftermarket parts i could and just purchased another stadium maxx at tower hobbies. Im kinda glad this happened though. In my backyard i have a bunch of little rocks about the size of footballs for about 30 feet, i am going to try and make my new stadium maxx into a rock crawler. Does anyone have any pics of their s-maxx rock crawlers? Any ways, cya later.

Doug

[T-maxx 4eva]

Ordered my S-maxx about an hour ago and bought some maxx wheels for 10 bux. I dont have to ruin those nice wheels it comes with on the street now :)
Doug

[S-MAXXwaterboy]

hey, does anyone have the dynamite fuel filter??? which way does it go??? the guy at the store told me but i forgot...oops.. :rolleyes:

[T-maxx 4eva]

just call ur lhs and ask, it doesnt hurt to ask, does it? lol

[T-maxx 4eva]

I stopped the order on this stadium maxx order. I recently purchased a JATO for 319 ( same price and an smaxx ) and would like to say goodbye to all. The smaxx was a good truck, good luck to all of you.

[streetracer]

Peace homy. :D , even though, ur already gone and banned, not once, but twice.
Anyway, My maxx can use some good after market bumpers. Any ideas?

[tec_41]

Hey kyle, I haven't checked this forum in a while! I got some yellow aluminum bumpers off ebay for only $7 plus $3 for shipping. They are holding up real well, and look awesome. Otherwise go for the rpm bumpers.

I recently bought some new Hot Bodies Threaded Shocks off ebay for $55, they should be here later this week :D

[S-MAXXwaterboy]

my engine died on the day of the race...actually at the racetrack....

I'm either getting a tm or rb...or...well im thinking about biting the bullet and getting a revo...

Haden...

[nitro_newbie]

how come that dude got banned was it from the site or just the thread and wat rb are yup talking about the mid block .23 it looks like a nice motor and it comes wit a pipe
nitro_newbie:)

[Blown96GT]

hey, I have an S-Maxx too

[t-maxx3792]

i looked at those a little bit but right now what i want is a monster truck not a stadium truck

[S-MAXXfanatic]

It IS a monster truck just withh stadium truck characteristics like 2wd. It has 4in of ground clearance

[S-MAXXfanatic]

:( :( :( this threads dying :( :( :(

wear black tomorrow lol

[S-MAXXfanatic]

i rly need 2 see some comments on it cuz my dad and i are trying to decide if we want one

[tec_41]

The S-maxx is no less of a monster truck than the T-maxx is. I absolutely LOVE mine, especially with some upgrades. I have Hot Bodies threaded shocks with yellow springs, yellow aluminum bumpers, some RPM stuff, 4wd conversion, paddle tires on the rear...it runs great in the snow. If you and your dad are looking for a budget monster, I would say go with this. I got mine for $290 last year on Tower with the $20 coupon, and that's pretty cheap for a mt. Give me a hollar if there's anything you would like to know about the S-maxx!

[S-MAXXfanatic]

ive actually decided on the t-maxx cuz im not a racer and need reverse

[nitrorcman123]

i was wonderin on what truck i should get either a sportmaxx er stadium maxx?????? and how much are they

[streetracer]

Sry for delay, but the Stadium maxx will give you what you want. Great truck, and its fast if you want it, or tune out the second speed gear for single speed.

....oh and uhh BACK FROM THE DEAD!!! :D :D

[nitro_newbie]

im going to sell my smaxx i dont have any where to get fuel so im going electric maybe emaxx or team t4 so i wanted to know how much to expect to get from it would 310-290 be too much i have some stuff like extra glow plugs thermometer pull start fuel bottle half a gallon of bluethunder fuel nicad battery for e-z start ez-start and custom made cnc motor mount and other stuff
nitro_newbi :cool:

[fishstix]

My friend is thinking about getting one. What comes in the box besides the truck and controller? Does the ez start need a stick pack? what is the best plug(still the mc 59)? Also, what fuel is everyone using? When we go to the lhs it would be nice to have everything purchased so we can break it in on sunday.

[Duster_360]

im going to sell my smaxx i dont have any where to get fuel so im going electric maybe emaxx or team t4 so i wanted to know how much to expect to get from it would 310-290 be too much i have some stuff like extra glow plugs thermometer pull start fuel bottle half a gallon of bluethunder fuel nicad battery for e-z start ez-start and custom made cnc motor mount and other stuff
nitro_newbi :cool:

Unless its in exceptional condition, you might get a little over half what you've invested in it.

My friend is thinking about getting one. What comes in the box besides the truck and controller? Does the ez start need a stick pack? what is the best plug(still the mc 59)? Also, what fuel is everyone using? When we go to the lhs it would be nice to have everything purchased so we can break it in on sunday.

Think you'll need a stick pac for the ez starter, alkalines for the onboard rx and and tx (12 needed) and fuel. You need CA to glue teh tires unless TRX has changed that and some kind of charger for the 7.2v stick pack battery.

I use only MC59s and they've been great. I use either 20% top fuel or 20%monster horsepower depending what on sale at the lhs. Have fun!

[nitro_newbie]

yeah i sold the s-maxx a long time ago. hahaha for 290.