E-Maxx Forum v1.0

[timberwolf211]

I did not see one of these.So Let's start one.My E should be here in a day or two.

[SixVi6]

lol.. so should mine.. I bought mine used with a bunch of nice hop ups online.. I already have a Hummer body for it but bon't yet have the e-maxx.. lol here are a couple pics. I can't wait to get the e-maxx.

Pic of "the dragon" body on my T-maxx (http://members.home.net/sixvi6-camaro/dragon_05.JPG)

Pic of the Dragon on the top (http://members.home.net/sixvi6-camaro/dragon_01.JPG)

[tarheelquality]

I've been thinking of getting one at Christmas but have not decided yet. I keep hoping they will come out with a kit.

[oodlesonoodles2001]

I got my E-Maxx on friday, and i was driving it like 20 mins. ago, and i was done, brought it up to the house, and found smoke pouring from under the body. Turns out that one of the motors was smoking, and was starting to catch on fire. I took it out (man those screwes were hot) and luckily it didnt melt anything else around it, but for only 2 fays old... I am not partuicullarly impressed. Before, u start asking how hot it was today, it was 82 degrees, and i had been driving it in the shade, so i really dont know how it happened, i am calling tomorrow to see what the'll do about my motor, but when it was working, it was tons of fun!

[draggerman11]

Oodles, knowing Traxxas'es service, they'll most likely send you a free motor.

[Possumbot]

I've had my maxx for about a month. But it never wheelied normally. I always had to reverse then slam forward. So i finally got into the tranny, and cranked down the slipper. It started wheelying fine, even in second gear. Then it all stopped. I loosened it, and it was fine. Moral( don't really have one) I am only writing this to show that people who don't know much about cars, can go in there and fix em.

[oodlesonoodles2001]

the did send me a free motor, but that was supposed to be here today. I just finished taking my truck apart, and putting it back together, and its a pretty soimple truck, very straight forweard. I HATE THAT SLIPPER COVER! it is a pain in the ass.

[nitroboy2001]

LOL, I should have my e-maxx by the end of the upcomng week, to all thos who dont have one na-na-na-na nah! oh, anyone have a raadio besides the stocker?

[SixVi6]

noodles.. lol! I love the name.. I always leave the stupid slipper cover off and I have had no problems at all. Just keep any wires and such away from the gears and it will be fine. I also have a t-maxx and there is no cover on those gears and they are fine so I figure it won't harm the E-maxx either..

[SixVi6]

ohhh. I can't wait.. I just ordered spools for the front and read diffs of my E maxx.. It will be the ultimate climbing maching.

[Other_cents]

SixVi6 - What do you prefer the E-Maxx or the T-Maxx? (Don't forget to say why.)

[oodlesonoodles2001]

Finally! here is my bone ***** stock Maxx, take the link and look at this mid-air pic! Photopoint (http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1782479&a=13792815&f=0)

[ 09-24-2001: Message edited by: oodlesonoodles2001 ]

[Other_cents]

I just ordered an E-Maxx today. Will have it on friday. I am also going to send off for those new shocks that they are giving away with new orders.

Most people I would recommend getting an E-Maxx unless you already know about gas. If you know about gas and you want a longer run time then the T-Maxx is the way to go, but E-Maxx has more torque and allows it to launch off the start line and around turns. If you are planning on racing E-Maxx against T-Maxx at a LHS then E-Maxx will usually win unless you have alot of long strait ways.

[nitroboy2001]

I just got my e-maxx yesterday and i already blew a motor!! Sounds funny don't know how i really did it, all i know is now i have a aweful smell each time i run it! (from the other motor, cause the fan melted off) But it is one awesome machine, man i love this beast!

By the way what bodies do you guys have? I have a Hummer Wagon body painted yellow and all accesories (door handles, vents, hinges) I painted a nice silver, then i backed up the yellow and it looks metallic! Which in your opinion are the best shocks?

[Other_cents]

I am getting a Ford Expedition Top. Not sure how I am going to paint it, but all the guys at the LHS Races run the standard top that comes with the T/E-Maxx so anything is going to look nicer than what they have.

[Lowc]

I've got an E-maxx. I love it, i put a militia hummer body on it with a police paint job. I also have a esp wheelie bar, and the coupe de grace, MP TIRES AND RIMS!!! I had to shell out some dough for em, but i love em. A word though, it looks like a clod buster now. The wheels shorten the wheelbase( visually at least). But it corners great, and is really hard to flip. I have to take it to a track to really test, but i love it.

[oodlesonoodles2001]

i blew a motor a couple of weeks back, same thing happened, the fan melted, go figure, thats somethin they should fix.

[Other_cents]

I got my E-Maxx yesterday and go figure someone from Fedex stole all my batteries and charger. :mad: :mad: :mad:

I called Towerhobbies and they are going to ship me another set. :D :D but I have to wait until Monday before I get them. :( :(

I just checked the fedex package number and it looks like they are going to come in today. :p :p

[Other_cents]

QUESTION: A while back I heard some people running the T/E-Maxx without the sponge insert. Is there any truth to that? I would think you would break your rims if you came down too hard. If it actually runs better that way I am game to take the sponges out before I glue the tires on.

Any insight? I want to glue the tires on tonight when I am charging up my batteries so I can take my E-Maxx into this dog poop infested field. :eek:

[Maxx Masher]

Can a E-maxx do everything a T-maxx can?

[Other_cents]

It really depends what you want to do. E-Maxx has more torque than the T-Maxx, but has less top speed and shorter run times. This means that the E-Maxx can climb better than the T-Maxx and most racers say it is more balanced for jumps, but if you are looking for a speed demond (get a street car) than T-Maxx is faster. One on One tug-o-war placing E-Maxx against T-Maxx showed that the E-Maxx is more powerful.

I choose the E-Maxx because it is easier to take care of.

[oodlesonoodles2001]

of course it can do wverything the T-maxx can, it does it slightly better, i seem to recall, although speed, is not as high as the T-maxx. But i get scared when im in second gear on the road with my E, so i dont want to go much faster, plus i heard that the T gets worse speed wobble, thatn the E, i dont know for a fact, its just a rumor. Im goin racin on sunday, ill tell yall how i do!

MAXX CLASS HERE I COME BABY...WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[E MANN 2k1]

FIRST OF ALL WHY WOULD ANYBODY WANNA TAKE THE CHANCE OF BREAKING THOSE ALL IMPORTANT RIMS BY RUNNING WITHOUT THE FOAM INSERTS

SECOND YOU GUYS WITH THE MELTED MOTORS CHILL WITH THE FULL THROTTLE AND TRY NOT TO RUN IT LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES OR DONT RUN IT SIMULTANIUSLY (RUNNING ONCE CHANGING BATTERIES THEN RUNNING A GAIN WITHOUT 20 MIN OF COOL TIME) MAYBE THAT WILL HELP WITH THE MOTORS


E-MAXX KICKS ASS

[timberwolf211]

For those of us that like to run our E-maxx's for longer than 20 minutes I suggest that you get some heat sinks for the motors.And now that fall is here and cooler temp are around I would not think that heat should be too much of a issue.

[Grant Tokumi]

Another possibility for melted motors is running too much in 2nd gear, specifically, starting in 2nd from stand stills or from reverse. Doing so puts large strain on the motor, making it overheat. 2nd gear should be engaged at higher speeds only.

BTW oodles, nice jumping picture with the american flag!

[Other_cents]

2nd gear should be engaged at higher speeds only.

Alot of our racers only use the 2nd gear because using first gear or trying to switch gears during the race causes issues (IE. flipping or forgetting to switch). I have not seen any overheating problems with any of our E-Maxx even though I just fedexed my EVX out to Traxxas because it just broke. :( :mad:

[nitroboy2001]

Hey what kind of hop ups you guys got so far?

I have the following in brushed aluminum:

Front Bulkead
Full skidplates
Chassis Braces

I also have:
Hummer Body
Bow-ties
Stablle maxx rims (ugly blue)

[Other_cents]

I only got a high torque servo and an Expedition top, but since I have only had the thing for 3 days and the dumb ESC broke. I dont think I will be purchasing anything real soon.

[nitroboy2001]

which esc? Oh dont worry i have had mine since Tuesday and within the first couple of days i fried both motors!

[Other_cents]

The EVX. I just fedexed it this morning back to Traxxas. I included my free shock form and warrenty card info. Kill all three birds with one stone.

I was so mad about not being able to use my E-Maxx during the races I decided to purchase this TC3 that a friend was selling:D . It took 10 minutes in the pit to build the TC3 back to normal (electronics, engine). Then I won first prize in the D main:D . The only reason why I was in D main was because during my second qualification attempt (we built the car during the first) the engine slipped and we had to do some pit work. I lost 2 laps.

Now I need to purchase more electronics for my Micro RS4. I stripped it to the bone so I could race this TC3.:D :D

[TC3 Benjammin]

I was thinking about getting an E-maxx, but I don't want to use the stock radio. Can I use an Airtronics M8?

[Other_cents]

Yes, The radio should be three channel so you can shift the gears on the fly otherwise you will have to set the gear to high or low and leave it that way.

The M8 should work just fine.

[TC3 Benjammin]

Thanks!

[nitroboy2001]

this is gotta get started up again.....what radios do you guys use with your trucks?

[Other_cents]

I use the stock one, but any three channel radio should work just fine. If I was to recommend one I would get the JR-XR3 because it has three channels, FM, and it can save three car pre-sets on it (I happen to have three cars). :D :D

[SixVi6]

well it depends.. my E is set up for climbing.. spools both front and rear, cut stock tires,a and soft suspension for good articulation(it had more in it too). (http://members.home.net/sixvi6-camaro/maxx_23.jpg).. I jumped it once just after I got it .. I jumped it like I jump my T (this is my T-maxx) (http://members.home.net/sixvi6-camaro/bashin_04.jpg) and broke a bulkhead and shock tower and that was on a good landing.. and it has alum skids, braces, and center skid at that.. it weighs a lot compared to my t-maxx and is not as eazy to control while in the air because of the weight. but it has soo much torque it can climb over anything.. and its quiet. I use it at night..

My t-maxx with the forward only conversion and a decent amount of aluminum upgrades weights about 8lbs.. I've not weighed my e-maxx but its at least 10 if not more. the t-maxx has great top end speed and just about unlimited runtime. I take my t-maxx out to construction sites and run it for hours straight basically until I break it. lol.. it jumps like you would not believe and its so eazy to control in the air.. but its messy and noisy.. its not soemthing I can do at night. the T-maxx can not climb like an E.. the T has got no low end torque.. nothing like the E.

basically.. I like E for climbing and around my house and times when I need to keep clean.. The T-maxx is the ultimate construction site thrasher.. but I love the wheelies the E does. so I cant say I like one more than the other.. they are great for what I want them to do..

here are some other pics of my trucks..

my E-maxx topless (http://members.home.net/sixvi6-camaro/maxx_28.jpg)

both my trucks (http://members.home.net/sixvi6-camaro/maxx_31.jpg)
The t-maxx has the hummer bod on it..

[dm76]

I just got my Emaxx last week, and was impressed. It is my first "monster truck" I have always had race type cars. I wasn impressed in the amount of noise it makes, oh well- that was described to me in another thread. I have major plans for this thing.
I want to use my M8 with it but (excuse my ingnorance) How would you change gears? I know it is a 3 channel radio, but where is the switch?
I was equally impressed with the Big Bore Shock offer, I am mailing my paperwork in tommorrow.
In your guys opinion, what is the single most important hop up I can do to my bone stock Emaxx.
Thanks!!!

[Immortal]

There are several things you may do here is a list in order of the top five things one must do:

5. Reedy BaddMaxx motors
4. FM 3-channel radio (big improvment in steering)
3. Fan on the esc
2. New ALUMINUM shocks
1. New Batteries (2400's at least)
AND 0 (must get) High torque steering servo (monster truck need lots of steering power)


As for the m8, buttons may be programmed into it, check the manual for thsi!!!


~~~Formely known as Nitroboy2001, (never liked the name)~~~~

[SixVi6]

** A good and cheap thing to do is use epoxy and a wooden dowel to reinforce the centers of the slider axles. that way you won't corkscrew them which is really eazy to do on an e-maxx.

** A High torque steering servo and better servo saver.. I have a Cirrus 80mgbb its great for just thrashing and stuff but not good for racing.. its too slow for that.. the stock servo is ok on the t-maxx because its lighter but the e-maxx is just a ton heavier and the stock servo does not cut it.

** 2400's.. I use the lowest end Integy 2400's. they are around $35 unassembled 6 cells.

** shocks but you are already getting those..

Other than that.. just replace things that you break with something better. the aftermarket it sick and huge for the maxx trucks.

[dm76]

Thanks guys,
Right, I use Integy 2400's for my other cars so needless to say there are two in the mail right now.
I will check out some servos. I have a Hitec HS615 MG laying around, I was going to use it for mt T3 but I might install it in the maxx.
You guys think the Badd Maxx motors are better than Trinity's?

Oh yeah!!!,
I HATE phillips type screws on cars. Does anyone make a complete set of Hex screws, or the right sizes, for the Emaxx or will I just have to piece together a set??

Thanks.

[SixVi6]

I have a black oxide T&D supreme screw kit on my T-maxx and will be getting one for my e-maxx.. its the most complete (it even has extra screws) and the highest quality I've found. I also love the shco mount kit that it comes with.

T&D Motorsports (http://www.t-d-motorsports.com)

as far as the motors.. I don't know.. I use the stockers and am really happy with them.

The 615 is the servo that most people use on the maxx trucks.. so go for it and put the stock maxx servo into lighter weight truck.

[dm76]

Thanks for the info six!!!

[SixVi6]

No problem... TTT!

[speedydave]

I have had my E-Maxx since December. So far its mostly stock, with maxx mashers and a new body, as well as the EVX(mine had the VX12 originally), and deans plugs. I am planning on racing it, and I plan on buying:

1.AE shocks with firm springs and 60 WT oil

2.titanium turnbuckles and hinge pins

3.RPM a arms and rear shock tower(i need the stock one in front for my transponder mount)

4.Pro Line wide velocity 6 rims and maxx bow tie tires

5.Hitec 945MG steering servo

6.Trinity Monster Maxx Wild motors


If anyone can think of anything else i need, I would appreciate the input. Keep in mind I am on a somewhat limited budget, and this is a racer, so I am not going for aluminum shock towers, BH's, skids etc to save weight. Thanks, and remember, GO BIG!!!

[SixVi6]

get some RC raves dual rate progressive Springs.. they are cheap and stiff.. I don't race but I do run AE shocks.. RPM Pistons and one RC ravens prog spring and one stock blue AE spring on my T-maxx.. and the same but on the stock shocks (for the moment) on my E-maxx.. they work great! Other than that your setup sounds good to me.



A link to the Ravens springs... (http://www.rcraven.com/shocksprings.htm)

[Matt Stepanian]

Traded my Nitro RS4 touring car for this, and LOVE IT!

[SixVi6]

lookin good matt.. I too had a couple TC's and smaller trucks but then I bought a T-maxx.. lol.. then an e-maxx! lol.. then sold almost every last other RC car and part that I had because the MAxx trucks are the best all aound RC ever made in my opinion.. they can do it all and have the absolute best and largest aftermarket support of any RC..

[Torqer]

I race TC's, but I am a 4x4 man all the way. Only local track here is a on-road and that is what my brother got me into. But hell, im gonna have to buy me one of these. I have been wanting one but my racing needs have chewed up all my extra monies. Oh well, gonna have to work some overtime!:D

[Matt Stepanian]

I'm gettin' my NRS4 back fromt he guy I traded the E-Maxx for, by trading him a couple of things he wants. SO, I guess I get to have my E-Maxx and eat it too...., er, something like that! WoooHooo! I really liked my NRS4, so now I have my 2 fav R/C's!

[RoadRunnerSpeed]

hey speedydave dont forget alum bulkheads

the 2 weakest links in the E are the bulkheads and shocktowers
IMO

[oodlesonoodles2001]

hey, its been a while scince i been here, well got some RPM shock towers, and wear plates, and went and ran it in the rain today, it was soo fun.

[Matt Stepanian]

Anybody know how to splashproof our E-Maxx's? Anyone make some kind of splash guard/shield? I know waterPROOFING is hard, but keeping a little water out goes a looooong way and seems like it'd be easier, and we all enjoy being able to run through wet areas or after its rained.

[timberwolf211]

Here is a link to proven splash idea.I will be using this when winter sets in.

http://www.maxxtraxx.com/tech/tech034.shtml

[oodlesonoodles2001]

a full-proof way, is to put ballons, over the servos, RX, and then put antenna tubes in the holes that have the screws in it, and put a saran quick cover on it

[speedydave]

OK then...I just realized that I already posted the same stuff I was gonna say here...so I'll just re ask...Is there a hex screw set made for the E-Maxx? Preferably using .050", 1/16", 1.5 mm, 2.5 mm, 5/64", and 3/32" sizes(any combination of any of them). Thanks. :)

[oodlesonoodles2001]

new era bulks, or powerline? powerlines need hingepins so that costs like 55, the new eras are 55, and do the eras come with hingpins, and screws or what?

[Camaro SS]

Where is the best place to buy an E-MAXX for cheap?:)

[SixVi6]

speedydave.. I posted a link to a place above that has an excelent kit made just for the e-maxx.. T&D motorsports

Camaro SS.. well if you want new I'm not too sure.. stormerhobbies.com has e-maxxes for $318.95 I don't know if its the cheapest but I do know that stormer has the best prices on lots of stuff.. its just hard to find the parts unless you have a part #.. if you want used check MaxxTraxx.com's forum. I've seen E-maxxes sell for dirt cheap there.

[Camaro SS]

Originally posted by SixVi6
speedydave.. I posted a link to a place above that has an excelent kit made just for the e-maxx.. T&D motorsports

Camaro SS.. well if you want new I'm not too sure.. stormerhobbies.com has e-maxxes for $318.95 I don't know if its the cheapest but I do know that stormer has the best prices on lots of stuff.. its just hard to find the parts unless you have a part #.. if you want used check MaxxTraxx.com's forum. I've seen E-maxxes sell for dirt cheap there.


Thanks. I want a new one so it looks like stormerhobbies. Thanks.

[oodlesonoodles2001]

i just had the most fun with my maxx. i had it out in the street and there is a huge puddle, so i decided to drive through it(after waterproofing it of course). Anyways so there i am tearing through it in second gear, and i decided to go really slow in it, and the entire truck was submerged! i run out the batts. and bring it back to the house, take off the cover look inside, and it was bone dry! there was small amounts of water collected where the servos are, bu thtat was it. al i did was put the servos in ballons, and also the RX and just put a saran quick cover and taped it onto the chassis. BONE DRY! try it next time.

[speedydave]

Thanks SixVi6. :)

[rchotrod]

hey guys! I have an E-maxx on order and wanted to see what everyone thinks about Prolines new performance suspension kit.

[SixVi6]

Well I've seen them at the Chicago Hobby show and I think because of the extended length and the fact that they do not look all that strong they will break easier than the stock arms but it depends on what kind of plastic they use. I do like the multiple shock mounts on the shock tower though. I'd like to see more like this.

also I've heard people say that they will buy them because prolines quality and R&D is excelent.. lol.. well I've got a couple sets of outback rims that have stripped hexes and cracked rims also a set of new Velocity wheels that the hex stripped out after three runs on my e-maxx. yeah.. quality :rolleyes: I will be shipping them all back to proline with a letter to get something back from them because my LHS won't take them. I figure I'll get a standard sorry for your problems letter back and possibly replacement wheels which I'll probably sell for cheap. the only thing proline on my maxx's will be bodies.

I run the RPM arms on my trucks and so far after horrible crashes, jumps, landings, and full speed into large objects, no breakage of them and RPM has a free replacement if you break them guarantee.

[JerryL]

Thought now that I own an E-Maxx I should come in here and say hello. I bought the E-Maxx with the Brilliant Green Prographics Body. And wow, is it ever nice. I went with a less is more mindset as far as Graphics/Stickers are concerned. The body is already so nice I didn't want to trash it by adding too many stickers. I have noticed that the body rubs the chassis and is already rubbing the paint off in areas. And the instructions say that extra battery posts are included for side-by-side packs but I didn't find any. Did you guys get these with your trucks?
Later,
Jerry

T-Maxx + E-Maxx = :D :cool: :D

[Matt Stepanian]

I have to sell my E-Maxx. It's the only pic on this page, and its in the Buy/Sell/Trade forum for $250. BooHoo. We're having a baby in just under 2 months (wife's really gettin' big! and it's not over growin yet!). Somebody will get a nice new E-Maxx out of me.

[JerryL]

Congratulations on the new baby! :D

Bummer on the need to sell the E-Maxx though.
Jerry

[timberwolf211]

Has anyone put the Monster Maxx pro motors in their E yet? I read a review on xtreme rc's site and they said it would out run there suped up nitro maxx.

[SixVi6]

Ahhh... well since it finally feels like winter is here.. so today I put the snow tires on my camaro and raised up the susension. the many sets of performance wheels and tires are resting now. sniff.. sniff.

http://members.home.net/sixvi6-camaro/maxx_40.jpg

and as you can see.. my camaro rims now match my e-maxx's rims.. now if I could just figure out the 4wd and insane suspension for the camaro to make it just as good off road as the e-maxx.. hmm...

[Matt Stepanian]

Hahaha! Way cool, SixVi6!

[bluesy]

Hey gang.... I got an E-Maxx in used condition and I have a couple of questions. I have no idea who made the aluminium bits in the photo below. Any ideas??? I've also never had anything to do with pillow ball suspension. When I was looking over the truck I noticed a ton of play in one of the front wheels. I took it off and the steering/axle "block" (not sure of the real name) was wobbly as heck. I took an allen wrench and tightened the big screws which I assume are part of the pillow block assembly and the wobble was cured. How tight should a pillow block be??? Also all the screws of the same type appear to be prone to backing out of their sockets. Can I put some thread lock on these screws to keep them in place or is there some other magic fix??? Any assistance will be greatly appreciated and I will tell Santa to be extra special generous to all who help!!!!:cool: :cool:

[JerryL]

Bluesy,
The way that I adjust the pivot balls on my T & E-Maxx trucks is simular to what you did.
1. I tighten the big pivot ball screws down tight but without "cranking" it down.
2. Then I back them out a 1/16th of a turn at a time until I feel some "play."
3. Then I tighten them again at extremely small incriments until the "play" is gone and the streering still feels "loose."

The parts you are asking about look like Megatech. Check the December Issue, page 263, America'a Hobby Center add. At the bottom of the add is a list of Megatech T/E-Maxx hop-ups and you will also see what looks like your bumper. I mention the add only because it was the first place that I found that had a pick of a bumper that looked like yours. My first thought was Dynamite or Powerline made the parts. Then I thought I would check out GPM's bumper but the one that they make didn't look the same.
Hope this helps,
Jerry

[oodlesonoodles2001]

how are the rcraven screw sets, also here is a pic of my almost fully rpmerized E.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid28/pc8dc67eb20e65c3ecf5509f44e440a58/fe14e2e9.jpg

[bluesy]

I found out today that the after market stuff is by Dynamite. I located some more of the stuff at my lhs. I will probably get the rear end done after Christmas.

Thanks JerryL, for the reassurance that I understood pillow ball suspensions. Santa will be extra special kind to you this year..(if you can afford it!!!!):cool: :cool:

[timberwolf211]

Has anyone run the baddmaxx motors in their E yet? If so how well do they hold up.

[JerryL]

oodlesonoodles2001 and every one else,
I love RPMS arms, and I plan on doing what oodlesonoodles2001 did only in black. I sure wish RPM would come out with bulkheads for the Maxx trucks with the same warranty against breakage as the arms and shock towers. I thought for sure they would have made bulkheads by now as there is a large market for bulkheads, well at least there is one when I am driving. :D
Jerry

[RC Freak]

that is a nice truck oodles

[oodlesonoodles2001]

thank you for the complitments, but now have you seen the new RPM bumpers? if ya havent heres a link:
here (http://www.rpmrcproducts.com/products/traxxas/MaxxPts2.htm#bumpers) , also they have new dyable a-arms for those of you who want different colors.

[RC Freak]

ttt

[RC Freak]

this may be stupid but can i run packs with different calpasity. EX. can i put in a 2000mah and a 2400mah in my emaxx. would this do any harm.

[miniT3maxx]

Well, Eugene, i have already tried this and it seems that it'll work, but
one pack will dump before another, and your performance will suffer.

[Camaro SS]

Originally posted by miniT3maxx
Well, Eugene, i have already tried this and it seems that it'll work, but
one pack will dump before another, and your performance will suffer.


What?

[E_Mann_2k2]

just figure out which connector usus th most power (the conector that sends to motor,and both servos) take two even packs evenly cahrged run them in the maxx mark the packs left,right and see which has more juice left(put the lower mah pack there and visa versa)

[Speedy pede2]

Hey guys,

I'm looking to join the e-maxx gang:D however i've got a few question before i go to the bank....With a stock e-maxx and 1500mAh packs how much run time am i looking at untill i get some 2400s? ....Also i've had a pede before and i blew shock caps like crazy untill i got alum caps...Will need to do the same?[mild jumps btw]

One last little advice i need
What type of "power source" do i need for a D/C charger to use in my room?...i saw some at radio shack but they all had different amps and numbers..What do i need?

thanks
Look foward to be getting back in to the "fun part of this hobby"

[oodlesonoodles2001]

well wit my sanyo 17's i get bout 15-20 mins. and for dc u need like a car battery or they sell power sources at tower hobbies.

[TSR6]

What charger are you going to use?

I would suggest at least a 10amp power supply. It allows for a bit of flexibilty, and you can charge at higher amperages if needed. If you have a nicer charger like a T-35, you will want a nicer power supply to handle motor breakin and to run a lathe.

-Troy

[d63trssta500]

........okay i am gonna be getting new shocks here soon.....and deciding...AE or big bores.........LMK any help is greatly appreciated.....

Ryan :D

[JerryL]

Big Bores all the way!! Although I have not owned the AE shocks but the big bores are teflon coated, aluminum and as smooth as a hot knife through butter. If memory serves me correctly the AE shocks have aluminum bodies but the caps are plastic.
Jerry

[bluesy]

My wife just bought me a set of Associated shocks for my E-Maxx. The bodies are aluminium (blue of course) and the caps are plastic. They are a bunch better than the stock plastic ones. I would rather have had shocks with metal caps but the lhs only had the AE ones in stock when she went shopping. :cool: :cool:

[SixVi6]

I have the AE's with Alum shock caps on my t-maxx and love them becuase there are so many aftermarket parts for them. RPM 2 stage pistons are a direct fit, piggyback resivours, springs and other stuff are a direct fit.

I also have the Big bores on my e-maxx.. they are great for the ready to run no muss no fuss thing but I really like the RPM 2 stage pistons and the problem is it takes a few hours of work to slowly sand the RPM pistons down to fit into the big bores. something that I just do not have the patience to do. the big bores have a smaller bore than the AE shocks. ironic isn't it.

bottom line is either is a good choice..
if you just want to toss shocks on and go.. get the big bores. If you are the kind of person that like to build, tweak, and tune get the AE's.

[oodlesonoodles2001]

well, if u have the new rcca plese turn to page 149, there you will se some pre-assembled threaded shock bodies, i am considering these as they r only 58.95 any one run these?

[speedydave]

I got the Big Bores for my E for Christmas, and I've run my truck twice, and a shock on each wheel is leaking from the seals! Looks like I'm gonna have to rebuild the seals, if I'm up to it, but I'm not, so I'm just gonna run it like this:D , once I fix this stupid servo saver problem:( .

[SixVi6]

I don't have the newest RCCA but I bet the shocks you are looking at are the Hot Bodies (HB) ones. I don't know anything about them but they look decent.

They have a web site at hotbodiesonline.com (http://www.hotbodiesonline.com)

[oodlesonoodles2001]

ok, well they seem to be a good deal.

[bluesy]

Here's a question for all you T/E-Maxx owners.............. when your Maxx is sitting at rest, what is the angle of your suspension arms? Level? I've just installed a set of AE shocks on my E-Maxx and I have a full Dynamite aluminium front end.... bulkheads, shock tower, upper and lower arms, bumper and skidplate. I have about 1/2 inch of preload spacers on each shock and still can't get the shocks/springs to rebound past level when I "test" the suspension by just pushing it down and letting it go. Any suggestions???????:confused: :cool: :confused: :cool:

[JerryL]

When my T-Maxx was stock it sat with a chassis above level attitude. Now I use 45 wt oil, Trinity Extra Heavy Springs and 1/2" spacers on the shocks with stock springs and no spacers on the shocks with the Trinity springs. Note: The Trinity Extra Heavy springs are so stiff that I only use one spring on each corner.
Later,
Jerry

[d63trssta500]

hmm....thats WEIRD.......good luck with it.....

Ryan :D

[RC Freak]

what weight is the stock shock oil

[bluesy]

When I built the new shocks they came with 30 wt oil so that's what I used. I'm thinking I should have used heavier. But the rear end "rebounds" to above with all the same preloads/oil etc. and all the components are stock. Should I go to a heavier oil up front?

It was second hand when I bought it and the front end had suffered some major damage. That's why all the aluminium was on there, I guess. Loads of bent screws, bulkhead pins and broken plastic. I have finally got all the messed up stuff replaced and can't figure out why the darn thing won't react as I expect it to...... *wondering why I ever bought the thing*.......:
confused: :confused:

[bluesy]

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[TC3 Benjammin]

I would try both heavier oil and stiffer springs. I would try a spring change first. I'm guessing those aluminum parts are heavier than the plastic ones. I could be wrong.

BTW, I got an E-Maxx for Christmas (I love my wife, she ROCKS). This thing is truly pimpin'. I got the brilliant green one like you, JerryL. I will post some pics soon. Glad to be part of this thread (FINALLY).:D

[TC3 Benjammin]

One more thing real quick.

I have a JR XR3 radio that I want to use on the big E. I put it in, but the 3rd channel won't allow the servo to move (and stay) at the high/low gear positions. You have to hold it with your thumb in high gear or low gear. It sucks.

I then set the 3rd channel to linear mode and locked it into high gear. This works, but I sure miss that torquey low gear.

Anyone that uses this radio found a solution to this? I hate that dang TQ radio, the range stinks.

[TC3 Benjammin]

Get a good look at this thing now, cause it ain't gonna like this for long...:D :D :D

[JerryL]

I just put Velocity 6 wide offset wheels and Maxx Masher 2000 T-Maxx tires on my E-Maxx. Even my wife likes these rims. She said they look like miniture "real" rims. I said, "Well that might be because they are licensed replicas of actual "Real" rims for "Real" cars/trucks." I tell you what it was a hard decision to make between the RPM Stable Maxx Clawz or the Pro-Line Velocity 6. They both have the wide offset and they both look great. But the deciding factor was that less people use the Velocity 6 wheels then the Stable Maxx ones. I like to be a little original.

Nice truck dude! You have good taste in color options. :) BTW it looks like your front left tire isn't glued on. Let me guess, the rims are going to be the first thing you are planning on "upgrading" or is it the tires?

Later,
Jerry

[Camaro SS]

Originally posted by TC3 Benjammin
Get a good look at this thing now, cause it ain't gonna like this for long...:D :D :D


Hey why does the rear tire look bigger than the front?

[TC3 Benjammin]

Hehe.

Good catch fellas. The front tire had slipped off the rim. I noticed it yesterday (after I posted the pic:o ).

Yup, JerryL, I was gonna hold off on glueing the tires, 'cause I was gonna buy some Maxx Mashers. I went ahead and glued 'em yesterday. Give me an excuse to buy some aftermarket rims. Hehe.

Put dean's plugs on everything yesterday also. Man, that was a freakin' JOB. So many connectors - I LOVE it.:D

[SixVi6]

TC3 Benjammin
Using the JR XR3 FM with the Maxx. (http://www.maxxtraxx.com/tech/tech032.shtml)

Hope this helps.

[gixxer]

Anybody know what's a good gearing for the stock motor more towards speed and ok accel?

Also is the wild motor help performance a lot? With different gearing 29mph?

[TC3 Benjammin]

Originally posted by SixVi6
TC3 Benjammin
Using the JR XR3 FM with the Maxx. (http://www.maxxtraxx.com/tech/tech032.shtml)

Hope this helps.

Thanks, SixVi6!

That's a pretty decent suggestion, but there's a problem. You have to hold the switch to lock the servo into either low or high gear (whichever isn't the neutral value). That guy came pretty close to a solution.

Thanks again for the link, though.;)

[TC3 Benjammin]

Stock gearing is straight-up PIMPIN'. Don't do anything to it unless you want this beast to suffer. Put on a smaller spur if you want to have a higher speed and a lower "fun" value. In case you are wondering WHICH beast I am referring to, see attached:

[TC3 Benjammin]

view of the "Deans-Da-Fied" chassis:

[TC3 Benjammin]

sorry double post

[TC3 Benjammin]

Here's the guts, folks...

[jprophet420]

i have a rustler that is top of the line, i am always working on it. i was thinking of getting an emaxx set up like this:
trinity monster maxx pros w/4.5mm brushes
mip cvd's all around
aftermarket shocks
2 7 cell packs
will i be working on the e-maxx forever? i know its a t-maxx nightmare at the lhs, somebody is always getting one fixed. the emaxxes always seem to run decent at the track, but i have heard ppl complain about always fixing them online. whats the dl?
thanks

[TC3 Benjammin]

You are only supposed to run 12 cells on the EVX. No more no less. That's what the manual says, anyway.:)

[JerryL]

Isn't funny how the first thing on our E-Maxxs to get dinged up is the rear bumper? Those wheelies are cool but murder on the bumper's finish. You would think that Traxxas would have molded the bumpers in the finish color. I wouldn't think silver/grey plastic would cost any more than black plastic.
Jerry

[TC3 Benjammin]

Originally posted by JerryL
Isn't funny how the first thing on our E-Maxxs to get dinged up is the rear bumper? Those wheelies are cool but murder on the bumper's finish. You would think that Traxxas would have molded the bumpers in the finish color. I wouldn't think silver/grey plastic would cost any more than black plastic.
Jerry

Couldn't have said it any better myself.:)

Even the aftermarket aluminum bumpers will be all scratched up in no time (the anodizing). Not worth the cash in my opinion. You're right about the colored bumpers, they should try that. I'd buy one.

[SixVi6]

I used just a light coat of EZ off while I was de annoing some other parts on my t-maxx to remove all the silver from the bumpers of both my trucks. It looks a lot better solid black. I've also used just straight paint thinner to to take silver off bumpers. its just not as quick.

http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/maxx_35.jpg

Aluminum bupmers I think are a waste. the only bumper other than stock I'd consider getting is a rear HCR Ti one... but thats only because Ti sparks when it drags across the cement. lol...

[JerryL]

Well at the rate that the silver is getting "rubbed" off of my rear bumper I will not have to worry about removing the paint manually. :D ;)

I personally don't like aluminum hop-ups in places that are subject to bending forces. The bumpers are perfect examples. A-Arms is another place. Aluminum is good for chassis, shock towers, and motor mounts for sure. And bulkheads might be a good place to use it too. But A-Arms, bumpers, skids, and body posts just doesn't seem to be such a great use of aluminum. Plastic flexs, most of the time, before it breaks where aluminum bends. Not to mention the added weight of aluminum compared to plastic and plastic composits.
My personal opinion is keep the weakest link as excessable as possible. The less I have to remove to replace a broken or bent part the happier I am. Less time on the bench equals more time on the "track."

Jerry

[SixVi6]

lol yeah.. the e-maxx does a really good job of taking that silver off but I figured I'd remoce the paint manually from the the front one too. that way they match. lol..

[TC3 Benjammin]

Originally posted by JerryL
Well at the rate that the silver is getting "rubbed" off of my rear bumper I will not have to worry about removing the paint manually. :D ;)

I personally don't like aluminum hop-ups in places that are subject to bending forces. The bumpers are perfect examples. A-Arms is another place. Aluminum is good for chassis, shock towers, and motor mounts for sure. And bulkheads might be a good place to use it too. But A-Arms, bumpers, skids, and body posts just doesn't seem to be such a great use of aluminum. Plastic flexs, most of the time, before it breaks where aluminum bends. Not to mention the added weight of aluminum compared to plastic and plastic composits.
My personal opinion is keep the weakest link as excessable as possible. The less I have to remove to replace a broken or bent part the happier I am. Less time on the bench equals more time on the "track."

Jerry

I agree. Aluminum arms also look pretty dumb when the rest of the truck is plastic. This thing is heavy enough! Why make it heavier? I haven't broken anything yet, but when I do (:( ), I'll be replacing them with plastic/composite parts.

[JerryL]

Man I need to do some more wheelies in reverse so that the front bumper looks like the rear. :D Climbing curbs can help remove the silver from the bottom of the bumpers. Maybe one could make it look like a "fade" to black. ;) Ok, maybe not. I guess one could look at the scratches as "battle" scars.
Jerry

PS. Aluminum does look real nice!

[TC3 Benjammin]

Man, this turned out REALLY bad, but the pics are OK. Thought I'd share it with some folks who appreciate this truck.

[TC3 Benjammin]

another...

[TC3 Benjammin]

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[TC3 Benjammin]

might as well keep posting...

[TC3 Benjammin]

dad gum it another double post. Sorry.

[TC3 Benjammin]

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[bluesy]

TC3Ben.... That's a very neat paint scheme..... you guys never cease to amaze me!!!!!! That is so much like an original paint job.... well done. :cool: :cool:

[bluesy]

I took my E-Maxx out for a run today (after a 2 week layoff) only to discover...... when I put it on the ground and turn it on the front wheels go forward and the rear wheels go backward..... what the heck is this?????? I haven't had any of the mechanical stuff apart except to change the shocks. The E-Maxx's shocks aren't connected to the tranny in some mysterious manner...... are they???? I'm stumped..... :cool: :cool: :mad::mad:

Later..... I discovered my problem and it is definitely operator error.... when I installed the new aluminium bulkheads I put the front differential in backwards.... obviously not paying enough attention when I was dismantling it...... do I feel dumb or what... and all it took to find out was a call to Traxxass.... yep now everyone knows what a dumb ass I am........:o :o :cool: :cool:

[TC3 Benjammin]

Man, bluesy, I read your post before you edited it. That was bugging me all afternoon. I couldn't even come close to figuring out what was wrong with it. Glad you got it straightened out.:)

[bluesy]

TC3Ben... sorry to cause you undue consternation. I guess I learned a few valuable lessons through this....

1. Pay more attention when dissassembling something.

2. Research before I burden others with a problem.

Isn't RC fun?????


:cool: :cool:

[TC3 Benjammin]

No apologies necessary. I wouldn't be on this BB if it wasn't fun for me. Glad everything worked out.:D

[Grant Tokumi]

I wouldn't say thats a dumbass move. I'm surprised more people don't make that same mistake. The differential goes in either way. Its not hard to accidently have it flipped over. I learned about it when I saw a Junkyard Wars event where they made drag racers. One team fried their forward drive gears, only the reverse worked. Everyone thought they were done, but a spectator came down and told them to flip over the differential, then put it into reverse gear, and the car would go forwawrd. I was like "What? Thats a bunch of bologna". But sure enough it worked, and only after around 30 minutes of thinking, I finally realized how that simple flip did the trick. That was ingenius. EMAXX tranny works same way.

[TC3 Benjammin]

What weight oil is in the shocks? I couldn't find it in the manual.

Man, I need some new batteries for this beast. 1500s ain't cuttin' it anymore! You guys know any places to shop for 2-pack combos? I've been seeing some unmatched 2400s around for around $40. Can't find anything better than that (yet).

[speedydave]

Bluesy, that's no dumbass move. I did that once, couldn't figure out why it wouldn't roll(when I pushed it with it off). Figures...:rolleyes:

[rchotrod]

Hey guys!! Haven't been on the BB in awhile.

Benjammin.... Nice body work, looks great!!

I have had my maxx for a couple months now. I need plastic surgery to remove the smile from my face!:D

I have found out one thing though..... Some fellow maxx owners I have met have had problems with the shocks blowing the caps off. Found out that they had filled the shocks completely full.
I took one of my shocks apart and found it was only about 3/4 full.
Also noticed there was no bladder or foam too. So I went through all eight and filled them all about 3/4 full.
I haven't had a cap come off yet. And I have been hammering the truck around an indoor off-road track pretty good.
The only thing I can figure out about the other guys shocks are that they are too full. When the shock compresses and the shaft displaces the oil there is no where for it to go except out the top or through the seals.

Just thought I would share this with everyone in E-maxx land.

See ya later,
rchotrod

:)

[TC3 Benjammin]

Thanks for the kind words!

I think you are right about the shock caps. I haven't taken mine apart yet, but I thought the shocks had bladders in them. Weird.

There's a dude named Lee Cao on this BB (MaxRC is his screen name I think) who posted an awesome way to fill E-Maxx shocks. I did a search, but I couldn't find the thread. He's extremely sharp. Hopefully he'll see this thread and post the info again.

Glad you're back!:D

[4wdmt]

Guys,
did you have problems regarding the half shafts of your E-maxx? I found out after thoroughly inspecting my E-maxx that both the short and long half shafts have been slightly twisted! If ever i replace those twisted shafts, any suggestions on how to prevent this from happening? Thanks for any input guys.

[SixVi6]

Beefing up stock Maxx axles... from MaxxTraxx (http://www.maxxtraxx.com/tech/tech045.shtml)

After you do this they will now twist and last a lot longer.

[4wdmt]

Thanks SixVi6, by the way, does anyone of you upgraded to mip cvds? are they available for E-maxx also? from what i have searched, the front and rear cvds are the one available for the E-maxx. Are they worth the price?

[Grant Tokumi]

I've upgraded to CVDs. The long CVDs work in both EMAXX and TMAXX. Direct replacement, no mods necessary. Worth the price? Hard to say. If you are constantly twisting stock axles until it breaks or makes you uncomfortable, then grab the CVDs. They are WAY stronger than the stock plastic universals. For me, CVDs was my only option to handle the large loads. I'm using EMAXX drivetrain in another project and those stock axles were twisting out of shape right off the line. I haven't tried that MAXXTRAXX modification, so I can't say how that compares in strength to cvds. But man, the CVDs are super strong. BTW, I only replaced the long axles. Still use stock short axles (the shaft from the gear box to the diff). I would normally recommend only getting the CVDs to replace the long axles, no need to also replace the short ones. But if your short axles are also twisting significantly enough to make you feel uncomfortable, then I guess replace that one too.

The long shaft experiences around 3 times the torque as the short shaft, so it amazes me that you're also twisting those short ones. You must have modified quite a bit. Probably have spools to eliminate the diff I'm thinking.

[TC3 Benjammin]

I want to upgrade my motors. What do you guys think about the Trinity Maxx and the Reedy BadMaxx motors? I heard the Trinity ones burn out fast. Any truth to that?

BTT!:)

[hoese37]

If I can get an E MA with 3 sets of batteries, charger, in good condition for $400 is it worth it:confused:

[RoadRunnerSpeed]

what kind of charger and batts are they? ahve you seen pics of this emaxx?

[timberwolf211]

TC3 I reccomend the Reedy BaddMaxx Motors. I heard about too many people having problems with the MonsterMaxx ones so I went with the BaddMaxx's and I am super impressed with them. A lot more speed than stock and the run time seems to be about the same.

[TC3 Benjammin]

Thanks, Timberwolf!

I thought the Reedys would probably be the way to go. Are there different winds, or are the BadMaxxes just offered in one wind (I think the one I saw on www.stormerhobbies.com was a 19T)?

What is the performance difference over the Titans? How much run time did you lose? What tooth pinions did you use? Thanks.

[timberwolf211]

They do come in 19 turn and 15 turn. I am running 15t pinions with a 66t spur. As far as run time goes it is pretty much the same never clocked it though. I feel that first gear with these is like second gear with the Titans. And second gear just gets me real squirrely on pavement. But I can say it is a big improvement over stock. Almost forgot I am running the 19 turn BaddMaxx's.:D

[TC3 Benjammin]

Cool. I think I'm going to buy the 19T's, and a set of 15 and 16 tooth pinions. :cool: :D

[CK9887]

whats the best batteries for runtime for the emaxx? Whats the cheapest batteries with the longest run time? I was looking at the powermaxx packs. How much runtime would i get with those batteries?
thanks

[CK9887]

ttt

[joecoolman]

question for ya guys, if I were to put a Novak brushless motor in an E-maxx, (I know I have to wait until June) it would run longer and accelerate better. But how fast would it go, and would you need two or just one?

[joecoolman]

C'mon, tis a simple question...oh!........I'm getting vaclept..........I gave you a topic..................discuss it amongst yourselves..........go ahead discuss.:cool: :D :(

[speedydave]

If you get the Novak high volt(14.4 volt) BL setup, you only need one motor/ESC. Nobody really knows how fast they will be until they come out.

[Grant Tokumi]

Yes, probably just one would be fine. From the sounds of brushless, sounds like its all more powerful and efficient. You should be significantly faster than stock titan motors.

[ScMc]

is there any way that i can run one titan 550 with 2 batterys using all the stock equipment? thanks

[joecoolman]

Yeah, you probably could, and it would most likely be easy. But why would you want to, less power, less speed, it would suck if you ask me.:rolleyes:

[TEAM xxx LOSI]

does any1 have a rtr emaxx that therewilling to trade for a xxx its worth over 600 bucks its posted in the buy sell trade forum just look for xxx for sale and team xxx losi as thee topic starter.

[JP]

Keep the advertisements there.

Anyways, I dropped in 2 Trinity Wild mod motors, and 2 2400's for the first time in...wow, over a year. HOLY COW this thing RIPS! Its soooo powerful, nothing gets in its way except turns. Now all I gotta do is install these 2stage shock thingies and see if it helps. With the stock gearing, and 2 2400's it lasted about 8 minutes of pure speed run time, with it in 2nd gear the whole time. Wow what a great mod, now im gonna try it with it in 1st gear to see the accel. :D

[Skribble]

Is everyone running 550 motors here? I'm thinking of selling my Kinwald XXX along with some other stuff to buy an E-Maxx. If I was to run 540s, would I have to get rid of the EVX and get a SR because it's voltage thingy? Thanks. :)

[Skribble]

Also, is anyone running an aftermarket chassis? I'm thinking of getting the Xtreme Racing chassis .. Anyone know anything about this? Here's a picture of it.

[MaxxQbn]

skribble,

I instaled the Xtreme chassis on mine. It works great. Lowered the center of gravity. I am also using RPM Stablemaxx clawz rims to widen the track a bit. Since these 2 mods the E-Maxx has not tipped over. At least not as much as it used to. The chassis is also pretty cool to work with. It offers more options than stock for mounting your electronics and motors. Highly recommend it. Good luck!

[Skribble]

joecoolman & speedydave .. Over at RCMT's MB and MaxxTraxx's forum people are already running DUAL BL motors. This is ThorBob's from both forums .. :D

[Skribble]

EDIT: Can't get pic working. :(


MaxxQbn, how much did you pay for your and what's the difference between the $120 and the $220 chassis'?

[MaxxQbn]

Skribble,

I don't know about the prices you quoted. But you can only pick up the chassis from Stormer Hobbies. I think I paid $120 for mine. I got the Carbon Fiber Xtreme chassis. There are a few version, so make sure you order the one you want. I preferred the Carbon Fiber one over the Fiberglass one. Also the cheaper chassis are the ones which replace the stock chassis, but do not lower the battery packs or CG in effect. Hope this helps. I ordered item# XTR1002 (Come with Carbon battery straps), I also bought the battery cups from Associated item # ASC6334 for $10 (2 Packs). Gives me the option of mounting SidexSide or Stick Battery packs.

PS. The prices on the Xtreme website are significantly higher the the actual prices at Stormer.

[Skribble]

Do you know anything about the Xtreme Maxx motor mounts? I saw a picture of a guy's E-Maxx running quadruple motors on a single E-Maxx tranny ..

[MaxxQbn]

I have seen the motor mount and plan on using it myself. The motor mount will move the motors behind the tranny instead of above it, thereby shifting weight to the rear of the truck. However, unless you develop something clever, you will not be able to use the gear cover and your Spur gear will be exposed. Once I get and install mine. I'll post how it went.

[Skribble]

Thanks. :D You could cut holes on the gear cover small enough for only the pinion to fit through ..

[MaxxQbn]

Skribble,

The gear cover is mounted to the stock motor mount plate. This plate will be eliminated once you install the extreme motor mount. I will probably come up with some other way of covering the spur.

[Skribble]

Oh, well then I don't know. :(

Do you think this is a good list?
Traxxas E-Maxx RTR
Xtreme Maxx Motor Mount
Xtreme Maxx Chassis ( C/f and Battery bar)
Proline Maxx Suspension

Also, what parts need to be strengthened on a stock E-Maxx?

[MaxxQbn]

It all depends on what you want to do with the truck. MaxxTraxx.com has really goods threads for the E-Maxx. Look at what others have done or suggested. I personally am just a backyard basher. I added some aluminum parts for looks.

One recommendation based on your list (which is good). Get a high torque servo for the steering. The stock servo will not turn the wheels at a stand still. Also widening your truck will make the wheels harder to turn. I use a Hitec digital coreless servo. Also, get a good bellcrank kit with bearings to free up the steering. I also installed aluminum annodized pillow balls to decrease friction in the suspension.

Other than that, have fun.

[Skribble]

I asked at MaxxTraxx but no one answered. Lol.

My main thing is bashing, and racing oval. I'm probably not gonna buy any aluminum parts unless it's a "must." I wanna keep this thing as light as possible.

What motors are you running? I'm thinking of getting a BL motor ..

[MaxxQbn]

I am running stock right now. Waiting for Novak or ModelTech to get their sh#$ together so I can go brushless.

[Skribble]

LOL. There's a lot of German sites with BL motors, but the damn controllers are expensive. :eek: :eek: Nice E-Maxx by the way. :D

[MaxxQbn]

Thanks for the compliment. I need a better digicam. I am going to leave the e-maxx as is for a while, until brushless comes out. In the meantime I am going to start a TXT-1 project. can't wait.

[Skribble]

Cool. :cool: What kind of bumper is that? And how much groun clearance can you get with that chassis?

[MaxxQbn]

Bumpers are Dynamite, skid plates are Racers Edge.

Ride height depends on Spring rates and where you mount the shocks. There are 2 mounting holes on the bottom stock a-arms. I believe the Pro_line suspension offers more mounting locations. The Chassis itself only lowers the batteries to the same height as the bottom of the differentials where the skid plates are mounted to. In stock form the middle of the truck is higher off the ground than the differentials. You can add spacers to the springs on the shocks to increase ride height. I like to keep mine relatively low so it doesn't tip over on high speed turns.

[Skribble]

Okay, thanks. :D I wanna lower mine for oval racing and raise it when I'm jumping. It looks like the Proline kit moves the bottom shock mounting position farther outward so it drops the chassis lower, but I wasn't sure if I could still raise it it as high as it is stock.

[NitroRookie]

What do you guys think of the New Jumbomaxx Tire for the E-Maxx from Imex?

[MaxxQbn]

The Jumbomaxx tires and rims for the Maxx from Imex look great. However, they will add weight to the truck and will make it harder to turn or increase turning radius. I might get them just for the looks though.

[TC3 Benjammin]

My first broken part!!! I can't believe it took so long.

All four mounting holes on my steering servo broke! Kinda weird. The servo case broke also. I put in a JR 270 servo, with 49 oz/in torque. I was scared that the new servo wouldn't even turn the wheels, but it works just as good as the stock Traxxas one. Works for me.

This happen to anyone else?

[BIG-J]

Just curious if anyone has tried this yet...

I'm not sure if it would be cheaper or not, but if you want to run a hot motor / batt setup...couldn't you run two cheaper controllers and use the Futaba 3PJFS radio? It's a 3 channel pistol and can mix any two of the three channels.

This would allow you to use two speed controllers at once...in turn lighten the load on each controller and run hotter motors / batts / and most importantly cells!

Is this feasible? Has anyone done it or know of someone who has?

[TC3 Benjammin]

Novak actually used to sell a Dual Rooster Emaxx combo. It included 2 Novak Rooster ESCs and a Y-harness connector. Once they designed the EVX, though, they stopped selling it.

I could be wrong, but I think this setup may have caused the batteries to be run parallel instead of in a series, so the voltage to the motors were a lot lower. The flipside is that you can run hotter 540 size motors.

[MaxxQbn]

Originally posted by Skribble
Also, is anyone running an aftermarket chassis? I'm thinking of getting the Xtreme Racing chassis .. Anyone know anything about this? Here's a picture of it.

Skribble,

Here is the Xtreme Maxx chassis I installed with the new motor mount.

[MaxxQbn]

Sorry forgot the pic

[phcky]

^ Sweet Maxx! ^

I'm getting my e-maxx in the mail sometime around thursday.
I am getting the power-maxx packs from Peak, they are 2400mah.
How much run time will you get out of them? will the motors heat up enough to need heat sinks? i don't want to burn them out...
thanks for the input. :D

[MaxxQbn]

Originally posted by phcky
^ Sweet Maxx! ^

I'm getting my e-maxx in the mail sometime around thursday.
I am getting the power-maxx packs from Peak, they are 2400mah.
How much run time will you get out of them? will the motors heat up enough to need heat sinks? i don't want to burn them out...
thanks for the input. :D

Thanks for the complement, and good luck with your E-maxx!

About runtimes, I run with Trinity Maxx packs and they last about 10 minutes. I bought 2 sets so I can run both sets back to back. The heat sinks are necessary if you plan on running the maxx back to back without a cool down period. They will also probably prolong the life of the motors. It all depends on how hard you run the maxx. Just my opinion though. Others may have different opinions. I suggest reading the whole thread for tips. Also try MaxxTraxx.com for more info.

[TC3 Benjammin]

MaxxQbn,

I like your truck, dude! That's awesome.

With all that weight in the rear of the truck, does it wheelie even more? Seems like it would. What are the advantages of mounting your motors like that?

[MaxxQbn]

Originally posted by TC3 Benjammin
MaxxQbn,

I like your truck, dude! That's awesome.

With all that weight in the rear of the truck, does it wheelie even more? Seems like it would. What are the advantages of mounting your motors like that?

Thanks, all I need is a custom painted body to finish the project. I suck at painting. I tried to paint a Pro-Line lo profile body candy red. They didn't have silver or white at the LHS to back to red so I backed it with the metallic blue I used for the racing stripes. Result: **** brown, I should have waited for the silver paint to come in.

I locked the tranny in secong gear. As you can see I think in the pic, I removed the shifting servo. So the truck will not wheelie anymore. At least not until I get some brushless motors. Also, by moving the motors the center of gravity has been lowered. When jumping the nose doesn't dip as much as it used to. I also cut out about 12 inches of wire since the EVX is right behind the motors, saves weight.

Post pics of your E-Maxx's. Anyone recommend a good custom painter.

[phcky]

Does anyone have input on upgrade parts by Unlimited Engineering? they make upgrade suspension parts and a chassis for the E-Maxx. Is there better stuff out there? MaxxTraxx.com praised it as the best, does anyone run it?

[Soya]

HAHA! Broke my E-Maxx in half!!

[Soya]

man, bad pic:p

[offroader]

Hey guys, I have been debating for awhile now on wether I should invest the money on one of these bad boys or not...

Are they worth the money? What are the most common problems people are having with them(I sure hope the picture above isn't one of them)?

Thanks

[Soya]

I haven't had any real problems. My E-Maxx broke because I jumped down my stairs. About a 12' drop. Not pretty:eek:

[offroader]

lol...ok i'll have to remember not to do that.

I've pretty much made up my mind and as soon as I can get the money together(2 weeks) I will be purchasing the RTR version. I currently have a No Mercy 1900 battery, will that work with the E-Maxx?

Thanks for the help
Paul

[Soya]

Any battery will work, but keep in mind you need 2 packs to run the E-maxx.

[offroader]

Originally posted by Soya
Any battery will work, but keep in mind you need 2 packs to run the E-maxx.

It takes two packs at a time? I did not know that.

[MaxxQbn]

Originally posted by offroader


It takes two packs at a time? I did not know that.

I suggest you by 2 new pairs of battery packs. Hopefully they will dump at the same time. One pair will last about 8 - 10 minutes.

[HauntedMyst]

I joined the Emaxx club today! This is the body I have on it. I mounted it tonight and it fits like a glove.

[draggerman11]

Haunted, nice! You can still see the packaging stuff on the tires!:D

[MaxxQbn]

Originally posted by HauntedMyst
I joined the Emaxx club today! This is the body I have on it. I mounted it tonight and it fits like a glove.

Haunted,

Sweet body. Get the Jumbo Maxx rims and tires from IMEX, it will look killer with that body.

[TC3 Benjammin]

Originally posted by MaxxQbn
Get the Jumbo Maxx rims and tires from IMEX, it will look killer with that body.

Where can you get those, and how much are they?

BTW, welcome HM!;) :p

[MaxxQbn]

Originally posted by TC3 Benjammin


Where can you get those, and how much are they?

BTW, welcome HM!;) :p

I saw them under IMEX at www.StormerHobbies.com

The tires I believe are 25 a pair and the rims are 16 a pair. I think I might get them once I get some brushless motors. Make sure you have a high torque servo to turn those bad boys.

BTW, does anyone use a rx batt pack on their e-maxx? I heard it improves radio response, range, and servo strength.

[TC3 Benjammin]

Those look pretty cool - I checked 'em out.

I think the next tires I get will be either the Imex Maxx Baja, or the Proline Masher. RCCA said that the treads have a tendency to split, but they look too dang sweet to pass up.

I wish RPM made the Talonz wheels for the Maxx. I also wish they made dyeable rims, not just chrome-plated. Oh well, what're ya gonna do?:rolleyes:

[NitroRookie]

MaxxQbn,

What are the pros and cons of the Proline MAXX Mulcher Tires that i seen on your Truck?

[MaxxQbn]

Originally posted by NitroRookie
MaxxQbn,

What are the pros and cons of the Proline MAXX Mulcher Tires that i seen on your Truck?

The Mulchers are very versatile when it comes to terrain. I don't suggest using them on asphalt, you will just wear down the tread. For all around dirt and grass bashing, you can't beat em.

[TC3 Benjammin]

So if you guys had $100, all the batteries you need, and no need for a body, what upgrades would you buy for your E-Maxx?

I'm thinkin':

new tires/rims
motor heat sinks
new steering servo
RPM shock towers

Any thoughts?

TTT:)

[NitroRookie]

I'm getting some new tires (Pro-Line MAXX Mulcher), RPM Shock Towers, and Body clips for about $150.00 Canadian. When Greathobbies ships it . Currently the RPM Stock Towers are out of stock. They E-Mailed me a said they will ship everything to me as soon as the RPM stock towers were available.

[Soya]

I would buy aluminum skidplates because I always break the rear end off:eek:

[TC3 Benjammin]

Originally posted by Soya
I would buy aluminum skidplates because I always break the rear end off:eek:

LOL, how do you do that?

[MaxxQbn]

TC3,

I suggest upgrading to a higher torque servo first. You will notice the difference. A decent one will eat up much of $100 budget

[offroader]

Does anybody make a Dodge Durango Body for the Maxx?

[TC3 Benjammin]

Originally posted by MaxxQbn
TC3,

I suggest upgrading to a higher torque servo first. You will notice the difference. A decent one will eat up much of $100 budget

I've seen a couple Hitec servos with some pretty good numbers for a relatively inexpensive price. Might try one of those.

I have a standard JR servo in there now. It has about half the torque of the stock Traxxas one. It sucks.

I've never seen a Durango body for the Maxx. Actually, I've never seen one for any vehicle.

[MaxxQbn]

TC3,

I use a Hitec digital high torque servo, $85 at Stormer. It works great. I just bought another one for my TXT-1 which I haven't built yet.

I am also installing a receiver battery on my E-Maxx, I heard it improves Rx response and range and provides a full 6 volts to the servo's rather than the lesser voltage provided by the EVX.

[Soya]

offroader--Nobody makes the Durango specificly for the Maxx, but my friend has a Parma Durango body. It's quite large and would probably fit the Maxx. I own a E-Maxx and I'll see if it fits properly.
Stay tuned:p

[Soya]

TC3Bejammin--I launched it off the roof of my house. Doh. Then another time down my stairs. Oops. Last but not least, BMX track. Jeez I'm abusive:(

[offroader]

Thanks Soya.

Also what charger do you guys use? I'm thinking either a Duratrax IntelliPeak Twin Digital Pulse Charger or an MRC Super Brain 959 Charger. I've been hearing both good and bad about both of them...anyone have any suggestions?

[Soya]

I'd go with the Superbrain. Much cheaper. If not, try the Duratrax Dual-E. I use a Dynamite Mega 1.

[Soya]

Dynamite Dual-E, not Duratrax:rolleyes:

[Soya]

Mmm...just like a warm twizzler!!
Sorry for the bad pic, my camera wasn't working properly:(

[Soya]

I apologize for the proceeding post.

***?!?!?!
I can't F'n believe this!! After the stock shafts twisted, I bought Dynamite's CVD's. They're solid steel!! And I F'n bent one!!!!!!!
With an E-Maxx with the stock Titans!!! I'll admit it's a small bend, but it's still amazing!! What have I done to deserve this?!?!? AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Again, I apologize.

[Soya]

I was so mad I forgot the pic!!

[Philip Schoenbein]

How in the world did you bend a Steel bone!? Do you have a spool or the stock diff? If you have a spool that would explain it. Well, it's a mark of coolness in my opinion, how often do you see somebody with a bent bone? It's just a mark of a true Monster Truck Basher!:) :D :cool:

[Soya]

Hmmm.....I suppose you're right. I was using a locked diff, but it still doesn't make sense. I was driving on dirt!!

[Soya]

I found out how the dogbone bent!
(please contain your laughter until the end:p )

It was a combination of the pillowballs threaded in too far and the diff outdrive sticking out a bit. When the suspension compressed, voila! Bent dogbone! Don't I feel sheepish :o :p :rolleyes:

P.S. Drove the E again tonight and got 14 minutes of usable runtime!! Somebody give me a hell yeah:D :p

[Ian Dunn]

Some pics of my e... http://www.insightdesign.ca/******/misc_may/Images/0.jpg

http://www.insightdesign.ca/******/misc_may/Images/1.jpg

http://www.insightdesign.ca/******/misc_may/Images/2.jpg

[offroader]

Ian Dunn what body is that silver one? is it an Excursion?

[Ian Dunn]

Yep it is...

[NitroRookie]

Are those tires on your E-Maxx. The Pro-line Bow-ties or mulchers.

[TC3 Benjammin]

Originally posted by Soya
Drove the E again tonight and got 14 minutes of usable runtime!! Somebody give me a hell yeah:D :p

HELL YEAH!!!:D

[speedydave]

Those tires look like Maxx Mulchers to me...

[Soya]

TC3--:p

[wolfen]

I am the proud new owner of a E-MAXX, I have hade for about two hours, and I love it, I have been chasing the cats all around the yard, Its great...:D :D :D

[Soya]

Dirt + Rain = Mud:D :D :D

[speedydave]

How durable are all of your trucks? My truck is so rediculously fragile, it's not even funny(ok, well maybe it is...). So far, I've had 17 parts fail on my truck, including 4 motors frying, my EVX just fried, plus the other 12 physically breaking/stripping parts...How do your trucks hold up, and why won't mine???

[Skribble]

What the heck are you doing to it?!?!?!?!? J/k. :eek:

[Soya]

Speedydave, I'm having the same problems as you are. My EVX caught fire after a brief splash. My Novak Rooster, on the other hand, has been completely submerged on a couple of occasions and still works. I twisted driveshafts left and right, even bent a steel cvd(!), Blew up one battery, Broken countless bulkheads and shocktowers. Seems to me I need an all aluminum Maxx :(

[TC3 Benjammin]

That is really weird. My E-Maxx is a freakin' TANK. I have abused this thing like crazy, and only broke a part or 2 (nothing major). I ran into a brick wall at full speed - no damage.

I'm not trying to gloat or anything, I just don't understand what you guys are doing to your trucks to break so many parts. Hmph!

[bluesy]

I've never driven this POS over anything higher that 1 foot!!! I came down on one front wheel .... kapow ... front suspension broke. Bought a complete aluminium front end ... no more breaks. But it cost over $150 CDN to get it right.

Then the whole pig was sitting really low, so low it wouldn't climb over a dime without catching something. On go aftermarket shocks.. Another $$$$ outlay.

NOw the darned batteries seem to be dumping unequally and the ESC just shuts down when only one battery is good.

I have yet to have one trouble free run with this thing.

I wish I had never even seen the darned thing..... This is the only vehicle I regret buying since I started in this hobby.

Sorry, just venting....

:cool: :cool:

[Soya]

It's not just the E-Maxx that I keep breaking. My RS4 rally and my Stampede have shed their fare share of parts. I've always been unlucky when it comes to durability:(

[TC3 Benjammin]

Soya - sounds like you just drive like a maniac. Expect some broken parts dude. Don't ***** when it happens, cause it's your fault.:p

bluesy - I've read some of your negative comments about the E-Maxx. I'm really sorry that you got such a crappy truck. I read that you bought the E from some kid at your local track. When you posted a pic when you first got it, it had Dynamite aluminum parts on the front end. Then you got AE shocks, which didn't work out well.

1st of all, the AE shocks DO work okay, you just need to modify them a little (yes, I am pissed that you have to modify them to get them to work, but you do). Buy 8 AE rear truck red springs. That will give you the ride height youre looking for at a relaitvely inexpensive price.

As far as the breakage goes, I think that is a direct result of the person who had the truck before you. He obviously needed to put aluminum parts on his E-Maxx because he was breaking parts. That should give you a clue right there as to how he treated the truck. By abusing the truck and adding aluminum parts that out the stress on other parts, he significantly reduced the durability of the entire vehicle.

I think you'll find that if you had started out with a new truck, you would be a lot happier with its performance and durability.

I'm really bummed that you think the truck is so bad. It is the best/funnest/most durable RC I've had since entering this hobby in the 1980's. ;)

[speedydave]

This truck is definitely one of the most fun RC's I've ever owned, but I don't get why I keep breaking it...My AE's ALWAYS hold up, but my Traxxas cars(now car) can't hold up...all I do is general bashing(mainly driving on some dirt, grass, and street/sidewalk), as well as some jumping that always lands ON GRASS, and I never get more than about 3-4 ft of air, which the truck should be able to easily take. I just don't get it...Traxxas cars hate me :( And they also have some of the coolest RC's...:rolleyes:

[Soya]

I'm evil:)

[Want MBX-4]

I am waiting for a reply from aleckbg1 if he is going to make a deal with me. Here (http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=82217) is a link to the thread.

Pic- http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=583565

[Soya]

Oh CRAP!!! Toasted the P.O.S. EVX again. And popped 2 shocks. And stripped one of the mounting holes on one of the Titans. Should I beg Traxxas to replace my EVX again or should install my future Aveox 1402/2y?

[edpauly]

Well this is what I did to get rid of the EVX problems. Brushless and SuperMaxx has really made the E-Maxx alot of fun.
Thanks for looking
Ed

http://a0.cpimg.com/image/28/64/10780200-2f14-02000180-.jpg
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http://a0.cpimg.com/image/72/B9/10036850-f5aa-02000180-.jpg
http://a0.cpimg.com/image/C2/BB/10036930-d0d0-02000180-.jpg
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http://a4.cpimg.com/image/90/BA/10663824-b6ec-02000180-.jpg
http://a5.cpimg.com/image/11/BE/12108305-d06a-02000180-.jpg
http://a4.cpimg.com/image/10/BE/12108304-c4bc-02000180-.jpg

[Soya]

Now I officially envy you:p
Is one brushless motor enough? Is it faster than with the two stockers? I've heard that Modeltech's (I think that's what it is) BL motors are awesome, but they aren't accepting any more orders until their new ones come out:(

[TC3B3L3T3GT]

i just bought an emaxx.
does the evx suck that much or do you guys not know how to take care of electronics? come on, its a novak. you are doing something wrong.
it does have a pretty high motor limit, though.

[edpauly]

This is the first brushless sent by Mike at ModelTech. I ran a dual system for a year but, the stock diff's, tranny and drivelines would not hold up. So I'm running a new SM and one system and it is working real good. Plenty of power. I will look into his next system when it comes out. This brushless system is built for a 9 to 12 lb Maxx not a 15 pounder. His next system will handel the extra weight. I'm riunning a big fan on the controller and it is working just fine. Thanks for looking at my B-Maxx. It is fun :)

[Soya]

TC3B3L3T3GT--I have a Rooster that's held up through water, mud, and snow. I don't know why the EVX keeps going *poof*
:mad:

[wolfen]

Has anybody ever tried to convert a t-maxx aluminum chassis to a e-maxx chassis. The t-maxx chassis is so much cheaper then a e-maxx aluminum chassis.:confused: