new tmaxx 3.3

[ja643]

i just recently bought my tmaxx and im loving it are there any weak spots that need to be replaced or upgraded [remember my wallet is still sore from buying it] and id like to see/hear how you guys keep yours running

[hajile97]

Do a search and you will find many things on this truck. Some say it is the weakest of them all. I had one that was hopped up quite a bit and gave me fits....

Once I returned it to stock it performed great. Ididnt break alot of stuff but it did spend more time on my shelf then running in my cul de sac!!

The Traxxas boards will be a big help as they helped me a lot....I will say one thing though it is fast as h*** and will be fun to run....

Bulkheads are a problem I think and so are the a arms..I put RPM ones on mine but only fix what breaks and your wallet will thank you....

Happy bashing...

[skylineTT]

iuno they are a big seller at our shop and most seem to run fine, only needing the necessary running items every now and then. if anything, i would say hit up some aluminum bulk heads or RPM arms or something. dont do it just yet, but wait till you have a problem, then come here for opinions.

[skylineTT]

dang i didnt read hajiles post before i posted haha.. great minds...

[hajile97]

LOL.......right back at ya.......I think they are great trucks just not for a noob (like I was) who was buying hop ups like crazy BEFORE I knew what was going on!!.....I am thinking of getting another one here after my MGT arrives next week......

[Associated-08]

Are you looking to race? If so go to the traxxas website and look at setups for racing. These things include smaller fuel tank, etc... alot of little things to make your truck better. Get a carbon fiber chassis. Its 128 g lighter. Lol not neccesary.. but my cousin got one and its super light. He got the 4 mm 1

[ja643]

cool i already put rpm a arms on it and a new bumper/mount long story short it likes to back flip oh yea i also broke a hinge pin and associated-08 i might do alittle racing but not much

[Mammoth Racer]

if its doing backflips then your holding in the throttle too far

try holding in the brakes when you in the air, or put aluminum a arms on the front

if you cant see an image of my tmaxx then i dont know how to post images. lol

[ja643]

i have the rpms on the front ok ill try less throttle but its still fun to back flip

[ToeKneeD]

Mine has 2 gallons through it...
Replaced driveshafts twice (broke)
Replaced plastic steering assembly (broke)
Replaced steering servo (burned-up)
Replaced front and rear bukheads (broke)
Replaced glowplug wire (wore against cooling head)
Replaced wheels and hexes (rounded over)
Replaced engine mount (he-man strength stripped it out)

EDIT I forgot the skid plates (Broke)

[ja643]

wow how did you do all that

[ToeKneeD]

It broke nearly everytime i ran it. It's my first and LAST TMaxx.

[stanmondz]

i got a old pro.15 truck with a 3.3,almost a gallont in it,only problems are a broken rear center drive shaft yoke and two blown shock caps, both happened it a wicked multi cartwheel crash.
also these trucks jump like s*$^, never know how its going to pitch once it leaves the jump, you want a awsome jumper, get a buggy

[ja643]

i shatterd the front center drive shaft so its two wheel drive now

[skylineTT]

just pick up another shaft for a couple bucks and get her goin again!

[ja643]

its more fun/fast two wheel drive my only problem is it only has rear brakes but ill order one in my hobbie shop is a two hour drive away and i dont have a car

[Quinton]

www.towerhobbies.com ?

[ja643]

it takes two long for ups or even us mail to get to my house (i live in an town in the middle of nowere) it took my truck witch came overnight shipping a week to get here

[z400boy5]

yes the there is a weak spot THE 3.3 MOTOR complete junk one gallon if ur lucky

[ja643]

my dad has one that has 3 gallons throught it i wont buy a new one only if i have to

[skylineTT]

ehh weve had them hit over 7 but whatever.

[ja643]

the 3.3 is a good motor its easy to run starts every time and tunes.... ok i have a gallon through mine and it is still running good