Traxxas T-Maxx Forum v3.0

[JonA]

Hello!

Have any you heard anything about how much power the 2,5 engine in the new Maxx delivers?

I can't get mine to do wheelies, but i have only been driving it on snow and dusty concrete floor so far. Not sure if it finds enough traction...

Jon A

[wolfsburgman]

I just purchased my T-Maxx and it will be here Monday. I got a great deal at www.stormerhobbies.com out the door for under $400.00 very cool company as well. What do you suggest in regards to batteries, chargers, and other accessories that I will need to get started.

[GTX]

Well, if you can, wait for the pullstart version to come out. Or, just buy a battery (6 cell) and a charger (15 minute) and 12 AA batts. That should get you started.

As for wheelies - is it tuned correctly? Those surfaces don't get much traction either....

[tmaxx_1]

hi, i need a little help with the brakes. i have the stock disc, but it dosn't stop like it use to. i have tried cleaning it with scotch bright but it didnt help. maybe the linkage is not right.or the brake set pin screws that hold the plate are out of adjustment. it seems to me that a stronger servo is needed, but it use to work great with that one, (and my batteries are charged up)any ideas?.

[GTX]

How long have you had your current setup? Is the servo still swinging the full rotation? Any throttle response problems?

It may just be that you have a worn disc. That's all. Heh....

The RRP discs are nice because they just need new pads that are around $3 or so when you wear the old ones out.

[fletch60]

Does anyone have any home video shots of your T-maxx's? If so post the URL here. Thanks!
For some Kewel electric video's I suggest http://www.swami-rc.com/
Swami has some awesome videos.
Late

[frank13]

i know better than posting in the wrong forum , but , who better than you guys to ask for something:

does any one have a set of stock tmaxx shocks with springs for sale or trade, i am looking for really cheap ,,

i haev my first maxx coming in a trade and it doesnt have shocks,, also

will my nova ct-12 pullstart engine fit in it ,, it is the standard threaded shaft

if so are there any parts i will need to make it work ,, i really cant afford to change the shaft right now,

thanks

frank13

you can also im me at fcsntjg77

[GTX]

I have some stock shocks laying around. Shoot me an email, ss4trunks@satx.rr.com.

As for the engine, you will have to cut the shaft if you want to use it. The T-Maxx clutch requires a short shaft, like the AE vehicles do.

[LouisB]

If you have the money then it's well worth gearing down to an 18 tooth clutch bell. It made a big difference with my RB C12:)

[speedydave]

Originally posted by JonA
Hello!

Have any you heard anything about how much power the 2,5 engine in the new Maxx delivers?

I can't get mine to do wheelies, but i have only been driving it on snow and dusty concrete floor so far. Not sure if it finds enough traction...

Jon A

First off, is the engine tuned for optimal performance? Second, are the tires glued? Third, is the slipper slipping when you hit the gas? Also, those surfaces won't give you much traction, so you may not see wheelies until springtime.

[JonA]

SpeedyDave- Thanks for the tips :) I checked my slipper clutch the other day, and it is very tight.. No slip there. I am also pretty sure that i've tuned it ok.. I find the 2,5 engine in my Maxx much easier to tune than the stock .21GS-r engine in my LM2. And the tires are glued to the rims, so i'm pretty sure it's the lack of traction that keeps my maxx from going up on two.. I'm looking forward to hot asphalt and dirt in the spring :D

Jon A

[speedydave]

Also, how much fuel have you run through it? I dont remember if you said that already. My 2.5 seems to be making more power the more fuel I put through it, and someone here who has 4 gallons through his cant keep the front end down, and his rx pack is zip tied to the front shock tower, too. :D

[sean68]

aaaaaargh!!!!! im wanting to lose the EZ start, but does anybody know where i can get the pullstart for the 2.5??? Tower claims late Jan, but hmmm..... we will see??

[GTX]

Well, I am out of the Maxx scene again! JEEZE!!!

My piston cracked in my 2.5, so I said "get that thing outta here!!!" I am parting it out now, so if you want any of the parts, let me know.

As for the pullstarter conversion: I can sell you my WHOLE TRX 2.5 engine for $100!!! It just needs a piston and sleeve, and it has the pullstart conversion on and works GREAT!!! Just let me know, thanks.

[french-fry]

Got a question:

Do any of you guys have the XTM .21 conversion? I am in the process of installing it on my "Old" Tmaxx and I found that the brake hex thingy doesn't fit properly around the new center drive shafts. I was thinking maybe I might try getting the Robinson racing disk brake, but then at Tower, there is a little disclaimer that says you need a different disk brake for the new Tmaxx 2.5 as well as any "Old" maxxes made after march 2002. I bought my truck in July of 2002, is it possible that they changed the diameter of the center shafts? If so then I guess I would get the original brake set, so as to fit it around XTM's shafts that are possibly meant for Tmaxx's built before March 2002? If it isn't too much hassle, could someone with a pre-March 2002 truck tell me what the diameter of the brake hex is and also someone with the new 2.5. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
-fry

[GTX]

It just doesn't fit into the brake hex? That's odd. How much doesn't fit in?

[french-fry]

No, its the other way around. The brake hex is too big for the new shaft by about 1 or 2 milimeters: so if I were to run it with the brake on, it would cause big problems. I.E. the brake wouldn't be centered on the shaft and all that wobbling would cause something to break. Its so weird. If worse comes to worse, I'll try wrapping the shaft with electrical tape or something...

-fry

[GTX]

Wow, never heard of this before! Did you get your Maxx used? Check to see if the RRP disc is any different over at the maxxtraxx.com boards...

[R/Cbum4life]

GTX- whats your e-mail i might be interested in buying it off of you.

[GTX]

ss4trunks@satx.rr.com, thanks.

[french-fry]

Well, yep, the MaxxTraxx boards had the answer. Evidently the new 2.5 as well as old maxx's made after march 2002 have slightly larger diameter center shaft yokes. So, to fix my problem I'm gonna order the old-style RRP brake. Yeah, problem solved. Thanks for the help GTX.

-fry

[GTX]

Yep ;)

[Rcnit]

Ok! I've finally gave in a decided to get a T-Maxx. Heres a list of things I think would need to race the truck and not worry too much about breaking, what do you think? Need anything else?

-Servo-air358 (Have) Move the stock steering to throtle

-Servo protecter (Have)

-Oneway(fwd only gear in tranny) (Have)

-steel spur gear (Have)

-Front ti skid plate (Have)

-5 cell receiver pack (Have)

-tires??? which ones

What about a rear skid plate and the center plates are they really needed? I think lighter is better! I don't want to race a tank. Are the stock shocks up to the punishment of racing? What type should I get when the need arises? Traxas big bores or some other type?

[Raven_450]

New T-Maxx TRX 2.5

Whats everyones thoughts on this new engine?

Any things i should watch out for?

[nitrorush89]

what is a better truck the new t-maxx or savage 21 and what is so big about the savage but i cant figure out what truck is faster and can take all the crazy jumps help:confused:

[rc10gtroller]

has anyone used or tried this exhaust i was wondering if it worked or if it was a joke.

http://tmaxxpowerpipes.tripod.com/tmaxxpowerproductshome/id12.html

Sorry couldnt post the pics my computer is goin really slow so just copy and past the website.

[GTX]

No, those are crappy pipes. If you want a dual or quad exhuast, just split it yourself using an MIP stinger kit and some exhuast tubing deflectors and get real creative, or, just use the Stinger kit. Don't buy those kits, they aren't good for performance!

[Juice]

Those type of dual exhaust are a P.O.S! only for looks!

[rc10gtroller]

how could i make an exhaust like that, besides using the mip stinger idea. I dont want to try and make it so it will increase power alot i think it would be cool if it worked and the performance just satyed the same. I want something that has a sweet exhuast note. And lookis good also

[rc10gtroller]

how could i make an exhaust like that, besides using the mip stinger idea. I dont want to try and make it so it will increase power alot i think it would be cool if it worked and the performance just satyed the same. I want something that has a sweet exhuast note. And lookis good also

[rc10gtroller]

how could i make an exhaust like that, besides using the mip stinger idea. I dont want to try and make it so it will increase power alot i think it would be cool if it worked and the performance just satyed the same. I want something that has a sweet exhuast note. And lookis good also

[rc10gtroller]

how could i make an exhaust like that, besides using the mip stinger idea. I dont want to try and make it so it will increase power alot i think it would be cool if it worked and the performance just satyed the same. I want something that has a sweet exhuast note. And lookis good also

[rc10gtroller]

opps holy cow!! im sorry didnt mean to post that many times. my computer messed up!

[bigmoo]

What engine would you go for the .18 hot bodies or a .16 megatech? My old .15 trx is getting week and I am tired of rebuilding it. And I want to pop the front end of the ground with so power and please do not suggest a .21 conv. I want to drop a engine in and go.

[BobT]

Originally posted by bigmoo
What engine would you go for the .18 hot bodies or a .16 megatech? My old .15 trx is getting week and I am tired of rebuilding it. And I want to pop the front end of the ground with so power and please do not suggest a .21 conv. I want to drop a engine in and go.

I would go with the new Traxxas 2.5 and easystart. That is if I knew the part number.

[outfitter540]

what kind of .21 conversins r there for this truck and which do you think is best? also has anyone tryed a towerhobbies ms-70mg high torq servo? im just using it for my backyard and i need sumthing that can steer with some athority

[BobT]

Originally posted by outfitter540
what kind of .21 conversins r there for this truck and which do you think is best? also has anyone tryed a towerhobbies ms-70mg high torq servo? im just using it for my backyard and i need sumthing that can steer with some athority

I used the Hobbico CS71MG which is the same for 1.5 years in my T-Maxx without a servo saver. It was great!

The gears held up fine without a servo saver. When it did fail it was the positioning pot. The servo did not know which way it was pointing. It went all the way around and took out the whole inside of the servo with its 132 Oz/inch of torque. :D

[outfitter540]

nice! im going to use a cam-lock typer saver with it though lol

[SixVi6-Camaro]

hmmmm....

well a quick list of links for .21 conv. off the top of my head..

Unlimited engineering EXT .21 conversion (I run this conversion myself) (http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/ext_nitro.shtml)

RC Limited (http://www.rclimited.com/home.html)

New Era (http://www.neweramodels.com/cgi-bin/navlinks.cgi?catagory=Traxxas%20Trucks%20&%20Cars)

JT HCR chassis (http://www.renegaderc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RRC&Product_Code=HRC-2)

XTM .21 conversion (http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/233302.asp)

Native Racing (http://www.remotecontrolhobby.com/id2.html)

Xtreme Racing (http://www.xtremercracing.com/T-maxx.htm)

and there are more out there for sure these are just a few.

John

[outfitter540]

out of those listed the XTM appells to me. it seems to be the most complete

[french-fry]

Yah, i have the XTM conversion and everything seems quite well done, but be careful, if you bought your MAXX after March of 2002, you'll have to do a bit of moding on the center drive shafts. Specifically, the center drive shafts are a hair too long, and you'll need to buy a replacement brake disk for a Maxx built before March '02 so it fits properly around the shaft(see post a few pages ago). But its really not that big a deal.

-fry

[outfitter540]

i have the t maxx 2.5, so same rule applys?

[fLyPiNoY7]

i was thinking about getting a new t-maxx 2.5 and i was wondering what hop-ups i should get first...i guess the most common broken pieces...but what breaks the most commonly on a t-maxx?

edit: is it worth it to get a wheelie bar for it?

[french-fry]

i have the t maxx 2.5, so same rule applys?

Even more so: the 2.5 has the wider suspension and the XTM cvd's only fit Maxx's with the old (narrower) suspension arms.

-fry

[evaderbxbob]

hi guys,
i just got mine after a week of debated on which truck to get, either savage or t-maxx. we ran 2 tanks through it for break-in and it started raining, damn it gotta wait til tommorow to finish. so far i think its bad a$$,and i only was at 1/4 throttle. i can tell i am in for hours of fun. cool truck. my question is what is usually the first thing to go wrong, i want to prepare? is there any suggestions on my first upgrade? i already plan on getting a rechargeable battery for receiver, they told me they only last 45 minutes is that true? well i am glad this forum is here, you guys out there are great, very helpful , THANKS BOB

[outfitter540]

aww danget!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bigmoo]

I dont want to spend that much money on a 2.5 what engine would you go with

[JonA]

Hey!

I was out thrashing my Maxx2,5 in the cold, and one of my half shafts snapped :mad:

Is it possible to get stronger half shafts for the 2,5? If so who makes these??

Tower are out of stock, and i doubt if my LHS has them...

Thanks!!

JonA

[JonA]

Wauu!!
Sure is one silent group of people out there!:confused:
Has any of you heard of when Traxxas will be able to supply us with half shafts for the 2,5 T-maxx? Tower are out of stock and my LHS didn't bother to order them because of the "X" in the parts number... They thought it was an optional part :mad:

No half shafts in Norway this month, and running two wheel drive just doesn't do it when there is lots of snow and ice outside..

Happy weekend!!

Jon Anders

[rc10gtroller]

will it effect your engine if your exhaust is loud?or does it not matter.??

[TitansGT4]

I'm not too experienced w/ engines, but i don't really think so.Someone told me cvec pipes sound great but they suck(i've never used one myself so don't get mad). I have a question too, are titanium skidplates really indestructable? cause i bought dynamite aluminum one's and the front one bent the first day i got it.

[TitansGT4]

I'm not too experienced w/ engines, but i don't really think so.Someone told me cvec pipes sound great but they suck(i've never used one myself so don't get mad). I have a question too, are titanium skidplates really indestructable? cause i bought dynamite aluminum one's and the front one bent the first day i got it.

[PumPkinHead]

http://moskitokustoms.com/

[civicds]

I just got a t-maxx off of a trade for a txt-1. its the older style maxx, but it has the pl suspension kit with cvds brand new, racers edge blue aluminum chassis, paris racing pipe, imex j-hawg tires brand new, it has a hitec 645mg servo for the steering with kimbrough servo saver, sock shocks, dynamite aluminum f/r/c skid plates red, dynamite f/r body posts aluminum red, and a forward only racing tranny. I have a question on the forward only tranny, it doesnt have a 2-speed on it is that right? Or does it and if so does it shift automatically? im not to famillar with the t-maxx although i have a e-maxx. thanks for the help.

[R/Cbum4life]

I dont know about the two speed but you should be able to hear it. Take it out and fire it up when its moving you should hear it shift.

[LouisB]

It should have a 2 speed, look in the manual to see how to adjust it because it could be engaging too early or too late. Only change the settings by 1/16th of a turn at a time. If the acceleration is sluggish but it gets up to a high top speed then it is engaging too early (possibly constantly in 2nd grear) and the shift point should be raised.

[civicds]

thanks guys but i found the solution. for one it does have the 2-speed i dont know why i thought it didnt. anyways i adjusted the high speed needle valve and bam i got instant acceleration and got the 2-speed to shift exactly when i wanted it to. i adjusted it 1/16th of a turn untill i got no more performance out of it. so my engine is all adjusted, and its not runnijng too hot so im happy now. by the way just for some people that think that the pro .15 cant get up to 40 or 45mph well mine did. my engine is ported,has a rrp blue light weight flywheel, new performance head,paris racing tuned pipe and a forward only racing tranny.

[evaderbxbob]

for all of you that dont know there is a site called www.badhorsie.com that has a 2700mah rechargeable battery that mounts right in, if you guys already know i am sorry to waist your time. i tried to put this address where t-maxx people look at the posts. i ordered mine yesterday should be here in a couple of days.

[evaderbxbob]

oh, let me know what you all think!

[R/Cbum4life]

I hope this person isn't on this forum, he should be kicked off for being dumb check this out... sorry i was going to post a link but it didn't work, anway some guy payed $64 for two rpm shocktowers and body mounts, they go for 16 new, he payed more than twice. what was he thinking?

[civicds]

here is a pic of my t-maxx i dugg it up. it doesnt show most of the hop ups i got on it now. but im working on that.

[nitrorush89]

hey i have the new 2.5 and two old t-maxxes and i want to know something because im making a racing truck out of one of the old maxxes and im going to put a sirio tx-18 3.0cc or a o.s 15 small block or big block and im asking is the sirio tx-18 3.0cc better to tune and faster and stronger help ?

[95Dakota]

Hello, nice maxx for sale, aluminum bulkheads, shocktowers, diffs, rpm arms. 4.5 mm heavy duty chassis. stock engine, tons of spare parts. Email. Pooh__bear__100@hotmail.com. Make offer, first resonable gets it

[AssociatedKing]

Hey i was wonderin which pipe i should get for my 2.5 maxx. the stinger one from MIP or the one from ritter? ive heard both are good but what do you guys think

[civicds]

i run a paris turbo racing pipe on my t-maxx. there are very good quality and have great performance.

[Juice]

I dont have the ritter pipe, But I have only heard great things about the pipe!! I dont think the Stinger pipe is that popular anymore for some reason?? Probably doesnt help you much but it may!

[2manymaxxs]

i have been revamping my maxx and have decided to put a new motor on and have narrowed my choices down to an O.S cvr .15, a trinity picco.15 or the sirio tx.18 some input would be apprieciated and any links to the sirio engine so that i can get more info on it thanks

[R/Cbum4life]

I need some opinions... I want the new 2.5 so bad. I am looking at the upgrade kit from traxxas for around $190 or so($110 to trade in my old .15, $50 for an upgrade kit, and another $30 or so at least for an electric start, not that I really need it but its and added bonus). A new maxx is only $379. If I could sell my old maxx for $190 or so Im like 180 from a new truck which is less than it would cost to upgrade. The problem is what is my old maxx worth??? I don't want to sell any of my upgrades so it would be an all stock truck with about 3 and 1/2 gallons of fuel through it. So it is getting close to needing a rebuild. What do you guys reccomend I do?? Sell it and buy something new or used with a 2.5 or dump the money into my existing one?? Please help!

[Badass37]

Hi,

What is the best Cirrus servo to use in a T-Maxx for steering the CS-60MG or the CS-80MG or will the 80 even fit a T-Maxx?


Thanks,
Randy

[FenDer BenDers]

Hey,

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Want to replace those weak self tapping phillips head screws ?
Looking for that hard to find or broken fastener ??

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[R/Cbum4life]

Im not gettin much help on my previous post guys.... Look 3 posts up

[gweecho]

well it all depends on what you already have in the old maxx. if you have the proline susp. then just get the 2.5 engine with a pull start. if you dont have upgrades that come with the new truck
then sell the old and get the new.

[tl01boi]

i have a super nitro with 2 speed tranny 3 sets of wheels 2 bodies newer heat sink head that was dipped in chrome and tuned exhaust that was dipped in chrome i also have 1 extra tuned exhaust for trade we can trade just the chasssis with no servos or engine so u could keep your 2.5 engine email me at KhMyAzNbOi@yahoo.com

[maxxcamino]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by user_name?
YOU SHOULD TRY TO CHANGE THE SHOCK OIL/SPRINGS BEFORE YOU SPEND ALL YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY ON A NEW SET OF SHOCKS,IF YOU BUY NEW SHOCKS AND USE THE CORRECT OIL VISCOSITY YOU SHOULD MINIMIZE BOTTOMING OUT:p

[R/Cbum4life]

tl01bi- was that directed toward me? I have no idea what your talkin about. Anyway my maxx is all stock aside from an rpm bumper. What do you guys think is a fair selling price??

[R/Cbum4life]

holy crap check this out...

Item # 3118898817 on ebay....

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by Badass37
Hi,

What is the best Cirrus servo to use in a T-Maxx for steering the CS-60MG or the CS-80MG or will the 80 even fit a T-Maxx?


Thanks,
Randy

I wouldn't get a cirrus servo. They turn the wheels but so very slowly! I had one a while back but then sold it and got a 645MG. They are about $10 or so more but are nearly twice as fast with the same amount of torque.

Anyway, I am going to be getting a maxx again. LOL Ive started missing my maxx. I am selling the 1/8 buggy I bought after selling my T-Maxx, lol. If anyone is intrested in a GS Storm with engine and a few upgrades LMK, my email is falcon247@Juno.com

Is there anything I should know about the new maxx that wasn't a problem with the old maxx? Do the suspension arms tend to break more now that they are longer? And, one more thing, does the engine wear pretty quickly or about the same as other engines?

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by R/Cbum4life
holy crap check this out...

Item # 3118898817 on ebay....

I saw that this morning too. It's insane.

[Got Speed]

Oh, and one more thing, lol. Where is the cheapest place to buy a Maxx?

[Allen T]

Will a 5 cell flat reciever pack fit in the new T Maxx battery box?

Thanks!

Allen T

[crazy1]

I know this ahs been asked before but search dose not bring it up. What is the stock setting (how many turns out) for the two speed clutch on a T-Maxx? And how can you tell if you have the two speed clutch turned the right way on its spindal?

[Ruffman]

Crazy1
Best I could find was this
http://www.traxxas.com/support/troubleshooting/expanded/trouble_exp_tshiftpoint.htm
Other thing was for the Nitro 4-Tec car
http://www.traxxas.com/support/faq/trx_faq_nitro01.htm#shiftpoint

As for a 5 cell flat pack no, the box is about 4 batterys wide not 5.

[samaj]

I have a set of stock T-maxx tyres . But i want to change the rims & use the old tyres. Whats the best way to unglue the tyres?

[Got Speed]

Anyone?

[quote]
Is there anything I should know about the new maxx that wasn't a problem with the old maxx? Do the suspension arms tend to break more now that they are longer? And, one more thing, does the engine wear pretty quickly or about the same as other engines?

Oh, and one more thing, lol. Where is the cheapest place to buy a Maxx?[quote]

[sanseric]

took 6 months got a old t-maxx fixed it up stronger chassie airtronics servos dyeable black rims by rpm road rage tires 15cvrx engine put in new sleeve and piston picture soon i would like to thank all you guys. for all your help next truck dominator

[jahdisp25]

I am looking to trade my new savage for a tmaxx, I just bought the savage last saturday to be exact. I broke it in proper and had about 5 tanks of gas through it total.

I like teh truck and it runs as I expected but its not tmaxx close and real close but I hate the pull start

It is adult owned, I am 23 and I did not beat it. I rolled it over 2 times and the body has some scratches but no cracks and everything is in tact no problems runs great I just like the Tmaxx better so if any of you guys know anybody let me know.

jahdisp25@yahoo.com

[maX energ]

anyone that has a tmaxx, emaxx, or any CAR/TRUCK...ANY that lives in north east new jersey.....around ramsey, rt.17, (bergen county) ...that area is welcome to come on sundays at 9:30am to Frost king....its an open parking lot that quite a few people go to every week just as a fun run, social, driving meet thing....frost king is off Rt.17 on the south bound side,...going north... marcarthur blvd. take that....go Over 17, then you should see the building...its huge..i know those directions are kinda rough....try mapquest...but i wont be there this week...im going to upstate NY
anyways...they'll be people there.:D

[MaxxThrasher]

When did this turn into a Buy/Sell/Trade forum?:confused:

I've noticed a lot of these posts.

[MaximumF350]

My new XTM 24/7. I ran this for the first time yesterday. I think I ran 1/4 gallon. What a great time!

[MaximumF350]

Before lift off.

[MaximumF350]

Before lift off.

[R/Cbum4life]

Nice lookin truck. I got a maxx on the way. Got it off ebay last night. Aluminum bulks, rpm arms, starter battery, and some aluminum threaded shocks. It's the new 2.5 with half a gallon through it. Got it for 405!! I can hardly wait!

[outfitter540]

i dont know if ne ones mentioned this in the previous 67 (wow) pages but im thinking of getting some new tires for my maxx. i live in the country so ill encounter light mud, wet leaves, sticks, grass, pretty much everything. i just wanna know what hooks up good in these conditions. i was thinking eather mulchers, maxx mashers, or mounting some stock dominator tires. please help on any other tires i missed thx:confused:

[BlueBeast8-Port]

I have always jsut ran stock tires for off road. In snow conditions I just turn them around for a paddle type tire. I only have stock and slicks. Slicks are great if you have some good pavement! From knowledge I hear the bowties and mulchers are also good for offroad. i would like the try the mulchers. They look good for off road. Let me know what you choose.

Maximum. Looks like an awesome truck! I have a quite hopped up t-maxx myself. I just added the xtm .21 conversion with an onfa hyper 8-port engine. Haven't gotten to drive it yet. Im scroungin for some bearings, I only have 3 left all around my axles!:( I cant wait though. About how fast does than 24/7 go? Looks like you got some massive air. I know that that engine has tons of torque and will pull wheelies like nothing but whats the top end speed like. My new engine, the 8-port, has 38,000 RPMs and 2.5 HP so i expect it to perform quite well althoguh ive heard it is hard to tune. :mad: Im only 13 just turned 14 and i already have about 2 1/2 grand in my maxx :p . Its practically all aluminum with exceptions of diff cases, bumper and body mounts, tranny case, battery and reciever boxes. I love it. Used to have the Megatech M16 in it be4 conversion and that is a nice motor. Only $100 and i beat a new 2.5 maxx. It was cut tho. But I would reccomend it to some trx .15 blower uppers. its great for the price! The new 2.5 pulls wheelies tho. Mine didnt have the torque but i bet this 8-port will!:D Once i get my maxx all put back together i will pop on my new el camino body and takes some pics to post on here.

[95Dakota]

Hello, i have a loaded tmaxx for sale, Email me at Pooh__Bear__100@hotmail.com for a list of things it has, make offers.

[BlueBeast8-Port]

95,
Whats all on your t-maxx? Got any pics? If so post them on here or send them to me e-mail at thunderstruck917@hotmail.com what are u asking?

thanks

[BlueBeast8-Port]

Anyone have a pics on your maxx's? Post them on here, once i get mine all back together i will post my hopped up .21! heres my e-maxx!

[BlueBeast8-Port]

Hello, i have some aluminum that i am looking to sell from my t-maxx. I have blue aluminum a-arms, shock towers and chassis braces. All have about 1 gallon run time. The smae arms, towers and braces that are on my e-maxx above. L@@k. If you are interested reply. I am looking for half price. Arms paid 120 asking $60, towers paid 50 asking $25, braces paid 30 asking $15. All for $100 paid 200. Shipping not included in those. shipping prolly be around $5-$7. I am a good seller. I work on eBay. Check my feedback rating. tojczyk@advnet.net is my eBay user name. I have a 71 feedback rating with 100% positive. May list on eBay is i dont get any buyers. thank you.
Jon-
e-mail- thunderstruck917@hotmail.com
any questions feel free to PM me or e-mail me or post a reply.

[rustlertazzy2.5]

Here (http://rustlertazzy2.5.tripod.com/rcnitroincorona/) is a spot to bash your T-Maxx

[SixVi6-Camaro]

My XTM 247 powered Maxx with just too much done to list.

http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/maxx_59.jpg


http://home.attbi.com/~exsells/maxx_50.jpg

[sna78]

I have got a t-maxx with aluminum bulkheads and skidplates and want to get a .21 conversion. All of the .21 conversions i have seen come with an extended rear skidplate which I don't want, except for the xtm kit. I've heard it has been discontinued and was wondering if this is true. If anyone knows of any good .21 conversion kits email me.

[maxxzilla]

Heres mine. Too much too list also.

[maxxzilla]

It's a mix of different items. Mainly hardcore, integy etc.....
It's in pieces now waiting on the Sirio 1.8

[maxxzilla]

little better view

[supermaxxracrss]

Does anyone have this engine?? I am looking for a good quality engine, and I heard OS engines were reliable. I can't decide between this or the trx 2.5. any input would be appreciated.

[rustlertazzy2.5]

I have some new pics of mine airborn. Take a look

[outfitter540]

super, ive got a 2.5 in my maxx, so far this has been a reliable engine. idles forever and wicked torq and topend.
p.s. if you get this engine consider gettin a new rear bumper or wheelie bar;)

[Sledneck01]

I have had my maxx since jan. I have about a gallon run though it so far. I have a few questions though. I noticed lately that it doesn't sound like it is hitting second gear at all. Also I got it to wheelie once. Now I noticed a bunch of fluid under the gas tank on the chassis and all over the underside of the chassis. I am wondering if my tank has a leak in it and is spewing gas all over. Also I think some of the fuel may have worked its way into the clutch cause it sits and revs but barely moves. I have tightened up the spur gear nut. Also when I hit the breaks it will stall! I have treid alot of different needle setting but am getting nowhere. What should I do??

[R/Cbum4life]

I tore my front diff apart today and found out what the strange clicking noise was. The biggest gear (Whats the name of it?) was missing about 3 teeth. I was wondering if anyone knows what a new one of those is going to cost me and how to get the bearing off of it. Please help!

[tamiyajoe]

ok, i dont have a max, but wat i found should be illegal!!

3 spd (http://www.tesllc.com/zones/itemdesc.asp?CartId=ACCWARE-9470015DDTTE9322&ic=RAD00320&Cc=&tpc=)

that is soooo wrong. lol. all you rich-i-riches go buy one and have fun!!!

[r/c maddness]

what is better the tmaxx or savage?



i have a tmaxx and thinking about buying a savage

[BigBadTahoe]

I'd go with the savage because it's more durable and more stable than the maxx on the track. The motor can easly be upgrade to blow off a .15 motor. I have both and like them but the savage is one I like more. Oh yeah, do you need that black ring on the top of your 2.5 engine for anything other than the glow plug wire? Mine came off?:) :confused:

[R/Cbum4life]

Nah that thing is just to protect the heat sink head. I lost mine right away too!

[MasterX]

I have a 2.5 t-Maxx and on fast turns always rolled over and then I would have to run over and flip it back. Then I seen something that chaged the way my T-maxx handles alltogether! I found front and rear swaybars, these things are great not only can I make the turns at high speeds now but they look great also. They seem to save my bulkheads and arms from breaking so much also. I found them here www.superiorhd.com
Let me know what you think.

MasterX

[nitrobug]

Hey guy's, Has anybody had any dealings with this new updated kit from xtm? It would be for the 2.5 maxx, thanks for any help. nitrobug:p

[Hudler]

Hi, I have abrand new 2.5 and am about to break it in. I only have access to power master car formula fuel 20% nitro, will this be ok to use in my 2.5?

[Got Speed]

I finnally got my new maxx. Now I am trying to find a place for a throttle return spring. Where the heck do you put one. Also, my carb seems to bind a little. Does anyone elses do this? Has anyone tryed turning the carb a little? Thanks

[R/Cbum4life]

My carb was binding too, your not alone. I found that it was made wrong, the groove where the low speed needle slides was cut with a dull machine of sort because there was a large lump in it where it got too hot. So the screw would hang up on this. I turned my whole engine in for a warranty replacement (another long long story) though so hopefully the next carb will be better.

[Got Speed]

R/Cbum4life- Oh ok. Good it isn't just me. :p It shouldn't be a problem with turning the carb since I found it can't turn either way more than an 1/8th inch. Anyway I had some serious tuning problems which I finally got worked out. This thing tunes alot different than most others Ive tuned. One problem though still I was running 240 till about the last minute of the tank and it started raising higher and higher untill it shut off. I checked it then and it was 290! :eek: Is there anyway to avoid this other than letting it run dry. I don't have a problem with running tanks in my other vehicles dry. One more thing. Are there any decent fuel bottles out there? Ive gone through 3 different ones now. They all seem to get a crack in them somewhere. I'm thinking about getting a fuel gun if they are any better. What all do you do with your t-maxxs? Lets see some pics.

[AKIRA 139]

I've got the same problem, overheating is the worst thing that can happen when you know you're doing everything the manual says you should be doing. I'm just about ready to get rid of this engine and put in a Sirio. Hopefully it wont give me the same problems. the best fuel bottle I ever had was the Ofna one. It had an aluminum feed tube and an O-ring around the base. Unfortunately, I lost it, and I still have yet to get one.:( Fuel guns are $$$$$$$$$$$.

[Got Speed]

AKIRA 139- Yea. I really hate that. Ive got it right where I want it now while it is full on fuel but that last minute of running just kicks that thing to 290. The settings were way off to start with too. My first break in tank went to 275!. I have never had an engine so hot on me before, especially during break-in. That EZ start sure does suck down the batterys! I have an ofna bottle with the orange plastic spout that cracked where the spout goes in. My last one was an ofna one with a blue aluminum spout it cracked right in the side. :( Id probably get a fuel gun if I knew they wouldn't break since you can get them pretty cheap on ebay.

[super_maxx]

Hey guy

i have a .21 tmaxx with xtm kit and with a picco 21 sport. Just got the Big joe tires and now the wheels wont stay on the trucK!!:mad: :confused: i replaced the nuts and it stills come off! Even if i Tighten The wheel as hard as i caN! Got any ideas??

[Got Speed]

After putting on some CVDs I went out to make sure it would run fine for when I race saturday. I started it up and it was way out of tune again. After 4 tanks of fuel I gave up. I think I was getting close again but it's a waste of time and money bothering to tune the thing when it gets way out of tune like that and is just about imposible to tune. I think it may be something wrong with the carb because I have tuned other engines without problems and this thing is impossible.

[R/Cbum4life]

here's my bad ride!!!

[Phase2]

2.5 at about 1 gal. and running beter all the time.

http://webpages.charter.net/rtillx5/t5.JPG

[tjbell88]

hi all i am making my 2.5 maxx a aluminummaxx i would like to make it all aluminum but i dont know were to get cheep parts ... i am also looking at a siro.18 or a 4 stroke kit OR a .21 conversion kit tell me what you think about this!

[rustlerman81]

Which is better, T-maxx or nitro rustler

i need:

durabillity

good at jumping

and good performance

[Got Speed]

tjbell88- www.integy.com has some fairly inexpensive parts. Ebay has alot of good deals.

rustlerman81- Neither is really better. Do you want a stadium truck or a monster truck. The rustler is faster and lighter so it can jump higher and farther. However the T-Maxx can land a jump better. They are about the same in durability. If you want to more aggressive offroad stuff you will definatly want the maxx(mud bogging, rock and hill climbing, and just to go through and over anything)

[mj_bandit]

My Friend YAN, needs help on what to get. He wants to buy a RC From my Friend. Its a T.MAXX but we don't know if its .15 or a 2.5
The guy only wants 180$ We know nothing about Gas Cars.. What does he need to get it going? He said the Spur gear is Stripped? Do they make metal ones for the T.maxx? We need help. Thanks dudes.:D :D :D Hes a beginner, what should he Get?



P.S. I feel bad

[Got Speed]

mj_bandit- Just to let you know a 2.5 is a .15 just in metric. I know what you mean though. Does the engine look like the one in this picture? Do you have a picture of the truck. If it is RTR $180 sounds like a good deal. A new plastic spur gear is only about $3. A kimbourgh plasic spur(much better than the stock one) is only about $5. You can get a steel one for $30 but they arn't needed and are really heavy. I suggest the kimbourgh. If it has the radio gear, engine, and all of the truck is there except the spur gear then you will need: spur gear, fuel, fuel bottle, 12AAs or a NiCd/NiMh Transmitter and reciever pack,(You can get a nice NiMh 5 cell reciever pack on ebay for $12) and if it has an EZ start(electric start) you will need a 7.2V battery pack for it.

[Got Speed]

mj_bandit- Just to let you know a 2.5 is a .15 just in metric. I know what you mean though. Does the engine look like the one in this picture? Do you have a picture of the truck. If it is RTR $180 sounds like a good deal. A new plastic spur gear is only about $3. A kimbourgh plasic spur(much better than the stock one) is only about $5. You can get a steel one for $30 but they arn't needed and are really heavy. I suggest the kimbourgh. If it has the radio gear, engine, and all of the truck is there except the spur gear then you will need: spur gear, fuel, fuel bottle, 12AAs or a NiCd/NiMh Transmitter and reciever pack,(You can get a nice NiMh 5 cell reciever pack on ebay for $12) and if it has an EZ start(electric start) you will need a 7.2V battery pack for it.

[mj_bandit]

Ok thanks , My friend YAN was wondering what do to make the Tmaxx Faster, like what hop ups are a must? I hear about these tuned pipes? What are they, hes a beginner, yan needs help. kool:D


P.S. I feel bad

[Got Speed]

Stock the T-Maxx is pretty fast. You can gear up somr(not suggested for every day bashing). Or you can get a faster engine.(the only faster one that dosn't require a .21 conversion is the sirio which isn't $200 faster IMO). There are lots of different pipes. They are like the muffler on a car. The purpose is to muffle the sound and to provide back pressure. They have different colors, styles, etc. Some give better power while some give more top end speed. A good aftermarket pipe will provide slightly more overall performance over the stock pipe. If you are new and not racing a pipe is not really that important. As for hop ups I would just upgrade as you go and as your wallet will allow. Most common things to break: Bulkheads, shock tower, body mounts, suspension arms, bumper mounts, and skidplates. There are several options. Aluminum, titanium, nylon, plastic, and sometimes graphite/carbon fiber. Titanium is the most expensive, strongest, and not all parts are made out of it. Aluminum is somewhat expensive, strong but not nearly as much as titanium, can bend though instead of breaking(might not be a good choice for skid plates or suspension arms unless very high qualitity aluminum, nylon is flexible so it just flexs instead of breaking or bending, after time it can warp but unless you are racing it really dosn't matter, it is only slightly more than stock plastic too, then there is the stock plastic replacements, they are the weakest and cheapest but don't need replaced uneless you break them.

[demonspeed874]

2.5's are real nice motors.

jim

[Got Speed]

Right now I hate mine. It is being a pain. I sent it in to traxxas. I did notice in the crankcase a big gouge. Now how could that be there except a manufacturing error. I think there is an air leak but if I take apart the engine it voids the warranty! :rolleyes: Sounds like a loose-loose situation for me and a win-win for them.

[RCFAN]

got speed i took mine apart to see what was up with it mine had a hole above one port that had a crack out the bottom into the port and it had a crack just below the high speed needle and traxxas took mine back. they used my head but the rest is new.i just got it back. the bad part is i only run my engine for about 8 tank's before i found the prob by then the engine had lost comp. now i have mip cvd's mip temp guage p/s vented flywheel and a hardcore head on they way.

[Got Speed]

RCFAN- It was actually craked!? They replaced it even though you opened the engine? hmm it said that taking apart the engine would void the warranty. Maybe it is just to cover them self in case they get an engine that has screwdriver marks all over the inside of the sleeve or something. Well I sent it in to them the day before yesterday so hopefully I should hear something from them soon or get a new engine back.

[RCFAN]

it was only a week half to get it and send it back the should call you in a day or so if not i would call them anyway to make sure they fix it.

[Maxxxxst]

Is the T-maxx good off-road? How well does it take off in grass? What is the first thing You'd upgrade on a stock T-maxx?

[Got Speed]

Maxxxxst-

1- Great
2- Well. Since you have good traction in the grass it will take off pretty well but you won't go as fast in thick grass. Normal grass is not a problem at all. Thick tall grass slows you down but it can still go through as with all trucks.
3- I thought I would want alum. bulks right away from my experience with my previous first gen. maxx but the new maxx seems much sturdier. I would say to upgrade when you break it if you can afford it and if it seems like something that is likely to break again.

[2.5 guy]

Originally posted by Got Speed
Maxxxxst-

...3- I thought I would want alum. bulks right away from my experience with my previous first gen. maxx but the new maxx seems much sturdier. I would say to upgrade when you break it if you can afford it and if it seems like something that is likely to break again.

Exactly, but right off the bat I would get aluminum skidplates. ;)

[Skribble]

Originally posted by Got Speed
Maxxxxst-

1- Great
2- Well. Since you have good traction in the grass it will take off pretty well but you won't go as fast in thick grass. Normal grass is not a problem at all. Thick tall grass slows you down but it can still go through as with all trucks.
3- I thought I would want alum. bulks right away from my experience with my previous first gen. maxx but the new maxx seems much sturdier. I would say to upgrade when you break it if you can afford it and if it seems like something that is likely to break again. Would aluminum A-arms (RacerX specifically) cause a lot of breakage on a stock 2.5 Maxx?

[Got Speed]

Skribble- If all that is on it is aluminum arms it will cause the next thing in line to break instead. Something is going to give in a hard enough crash instead of the arms it will something else. Like a knuckle, bulkhead, pivot ball, or something like that.

[Skribble]

Knuckles & Shocktowers are included .. I'm guessing the bulkheads or Pivotballs would start breaking first. Once the pivotballs start breaking I'd probably upgrade to SM Ti. PBs .. And if I broke the bulkheads a lot, I'd upgrade them to Al .. :o

[crono man]

well im heading towards my first nitro vehicule the t-maxx!!

but just some questions for you all

what are the "must have" hop ups to make the truck tougher?
(i really dont care for eye candy just the parts that will make the truck more durable)

thanks:)

[Got Speed]

crono man- It is a pretty durable truck. It is fairly more durable than the first gen. T-Maxx. If you want to upgrade you should upgrade as you break things. Probably the most common thing to break are the bulkheads. Especially the front ones.

[RCFAN]

got speed have you got your engine back what did traxxas do?

[Got Speed]

RCFAN- I just got my engine back 2 days ago. On the paper it said the cause of failure was the piston. I thought that was kind of strange. I don't know if they meant what was wrong was it needed rebuilt or that was what was causing it to act erraticly. They replaced the piston/sleeve and glow plug. Somehow I don't think that is going to cut it but we will have to see. I broke it in again which went smoother than the first break-in. It still runs so hot. It won't provide even satisfactory top end, idle, bottom end, etc running at anything less than 250. It dosn't seem as erratic as before but I know with a proper tune it would put it past 270. It is on average 10% humidity and 115 degrees. My picco turbo 7 port and os .12 CV-R don't give me any heat problems run in the same conditions. It will actually run right now but it gets too hot for me. I'd richen it untill it dropped under 240 even if it cut some performance but under 240 it hardly even runs. I'm trying to get a crazy nut head of off ebay so hopefully I can have it tuned to run well but keep the temps down around 240. If it dosn't work I'll send the engine in to traxxas again and buy a .15 CV-RX or a .21 RG-X(already have a conversion I picked up cheap).

Has anyone run TRC/Trinity tires yet? I was looking at the tread similar to the bowtie(I think it is the magic) to try on my hard packed dry track.

[samaj]

I plan to put the new TRX 2.5 engine in my old T-maxx. Do i need to make any changes ? Do i need special mounts........?
What mods do i need to do.../

[SmooD]

Hey guys. I got a pair of mip cvds that i never got to install in my older maxx, and i want to know if they'll fit the newer 2.5 maxxs?

[Got Speed]

SmooD- If you are talking about the f/r CVDs then no they won't fit because the new one has longer arms.

samaj- I am sorry I can't help you there. If you look on e bay there is a guy selling a "2.5" conversion. It has the engine and all the things needed to install it.

[R/Cbum4life]

Got Speed- I am having that same problem, I don't have a temp guage but I know for a fact it is running way hot. If I richen it any than it just does not run good. I had to send mine into traxxas because the piston actually broke, the whole skirt on it just shattered and the pin was deystroyed along with the rod. They rebuilt it and it still does not run unless you get it way hot. Whats going on?? The nieghbor has one and his runs great. Im ticked.

[Got Speed]

R/Cbum4life- I think Traxxas didn't take their time and rushed them out. They had to stop manufacturing parts for a while to put out more 2.5s so I have a feeling that they are sacrificing quality control. It must be an air leak in that carb. I think it is coming from the slide itself. When I sent it in the paper when they returned it said source of failure- piston. I don't know if they meant there was something wrong with the pistong causing everything not work right or if they meant it wasn't working right because the piston/sleeve were worn. I've got an ACM head coming that will hopefully be here tommorow. I just have a feeling that I am not going to be fixing the source of the problem only the heat. At first I thought it might be the weather in my area causing it to run hot. I've seen complete newbies running their's at my track and didn't have a problem. On the other han I've seen experienced people have the same nightmares I've had. You said your neighbor has one that runs fine so it has to be an air leak or something like that. It seems 1 out of 4 engines has a problem. Hopefully this time my engine will work fine. I havn't driven it since break-in waiting for the new head. I hope you get yours running right. I'll let you know how the head works.

[KOLOR KRAFT]

OK dudes i would like to no some info on .21 without a pullstart in a t-maxx like the mutant max by hardcore but dont really like the price of the chassis?? are there other alternatives out there for this application??

we plan on racing the truck and i like to run them low but most of the other kits for .21 i dont think you can use the bump box seems they all have a pull start. i already have front suspenion and rear complete (thanks e-bay)front and rear diffs storm center diffs and so one.
what are the pros and cons of the conversion and what to look for?

[Maxispeed]

Hi there

I'm having some problems with the stock differentials of the T-MAXX 2.5.
Could you please help me and tell me what do you use for the differentials,
grease or silicon?. If it is silicon, which viscosity do you recommend me?
Do I have to do any modification in the differentials to use the silicon??

Thanks a lot

[nitro littlejoe]

question is a sirio .12 compatiable with the t-maxx 2.5

what im asking is can i use the sirio .12 in place of the trx 2.5 and will fit and do i have to do any mods to it to make it work?
and if i have to do mods what mods do i have to do?

[2.5 guy]

I thought you said you were going to use a .27.

[BigBadTahoe]

Just wondering where everyone runs there shocks at, like in what holes for racing/track setup? I have my fronts all the way in on top, and all the way out on the bottom. I have the rear in the middle at the top and on the 3rd hole from the inside on the bottom. I run 4 trinity's black springs and 4 stock springs this way there are no need for spacers. Just wondering what would be good. What do ya think of this setup?:confused: :)

[Got Speed]

DubDucedDurango- I havn't gotten to work on a race setting yet because of all my engine problems I posted on the last page(that I finally got fixed today). I have used 4 trinity blacks and 4 stocks but I didn't like the fact that you can run the ride height half way down without cutting out supension travel. So I switched back to 8 stock springs because of that and because my track is getting really rutted. I am thinking about putting my shocks as far horizontal as I can and I am also thinking about cutting my black springs so I can use the stiffness but still get a low ride height. Then when I bash I can just put the part I cut off on top of the spring to raise the ride height back up.

I am so happy now about my TRX 2.5. I finally have the thing running right. After getting it back from Traxxas and breaking it in again I ran it for one tank it ran right without tuning problems but still got really hot if I didn't run it way rich. It was running in the 260 area with a good tune. At 260 it didn't have a great idle but it idled pretty well. My only problem was the high heat. So I bought an ACNCM head and now have it running great in the 230ish area. It has the power and top end it should have had all along as well as all the other problems being fixed. It work like it should have to start with now. I is still a little picky with tuning but not too bad. When I got to my track saturday now I have to work on suspension setup. :)

[BigBadTahoe]

Sounds like you should be set now. Glad you got your maxx running pretty well. I have tryed 4 black and 4 red springs on my E-maxx and it seemed to work pretty well, it could of been a little softer in the rear but I haven't messed around with that yet. If I read correctly the thing you didn't like was that it had a low ride height and did not have good travel? When you go off a jump the suspension extense to the max in the air so when you land it is all pretty much being used. Please explain futher maybe I will change my setup if theres a better way. Thanks:D

[M16-A2]

Originally posted by nitro littlejoe
question is a sirio .12 compatiable with the t-maxx 2.5

what im asking is can i use the sirio .12 in place of the trx 2.5 and will fit and do i have to do any mods to it to make it work?
and if i have to do mods what mods do i have to do?

Anyone?

[Got Speed]

DubDucedDurango- Thanks, I've been trying to get it to work for months now. With the black and stock springs it pushs the ride height almost all the way up. That isn't very good for racing so the only way you can drop it without cutting the springs is to use zip ties or travel limiters to keep the ride height down. When you do that though it won't allow the supsension to fully extend in the air because it limits how much down travel the suspension has. With the stock springs it makes it sit lower because they are softer. I am going to try running them like this and running the shocks horizontal so I don't get so much roll. I like to have the most suspension travel but a lowered ride height and not have to worry about a ton of roll in the corners.

M16-A2- You will need a new header. Otherwise I don't see why it wouldn't work. The sirio .18 works fine in it.

[BigBadTahoe]

I think I understand what your saying now. I just can't see using the stock mushy springs without spacers, it just is so soft then and doesn't handle as well for me. I think I am going to have to get another 645mg servo for this truck too so I can actually steer the thing! Do you have any pics of your truck that show how low your running it, because with my shocks out as far as possible in the front it rides with the arms pretty straight across with 4 trinty springs. I'm a visual learner!:D :p

[Got Speed]

Yea, I know I really don't like the softness of all stock springs. I thought of putting them all out like you say you did. But then it with the stiff springs and horizontal shock position it wouldn't handle very well on how my track is right now(really rutted up time to be rebuild). I also thought of cutting a section of the spring off to lower the ride height and then raise it again by adding the portion I cut off. Sorry I can't post any pictures on here because I don't have a way to shrink them but I can email them to you if you give my email. The first think I bought for my truck besides tires and wheels was a 645MG. Dosn't have 200 oz/in torque at .8 or something but it does the job pretty good IMO.

[BigBadTahoe]

Yeah it is almost a must to get the 645mg but I have already bought like 4 of them which is $200 just on steering servos! I hate to keep buying them because pretty soon they are going to equal the price of a new nitro truck!:eek: Ya got to do what ya got to do.:D I haven't tryed my setup yet since it has rained the past 3 days here in OH. Hopefully my track will be dry enough to do test on it tommarrow. I think it should work because I have a calm smooth track that doesn't require a lot of suspension travel. I am trying to get that stance that the maxx's have in the races like the latest Maxx race in RCCA where the driveshafts are all straight across and the trucks have a good CG. You know what I mean.:rolleyes:

[Got Speed]

DubDucedDurango- Why did you have to buy 4 of 645MGs? I know what you mean. The driveshafts level. That is pretty much what I am talking about. That's what most people use for racing it seems. I like it. Not too high and not too low but they still get all the suspension travel they need. I see them with black springs. They must have either shorter versions(which I think trinity makes) or they are cutting their springs because I know they arn't limiting travel. I'm going to the track saturday. I'll tell you how it works. Or what I end up doing.

[BigBadTahoe]

Ya tell me how things go with that soft suspension of yours because when I had it setup like that on my E-maxx it was way to mushy and it handled really bad. I have a 645 on my E, and I have 2 645 for my TXT-1, and I had a 645 on my rustler. These are good servos though for the price. I was thinking about trying a similar JR mg servo I saw at the lhs but I don't remember it number. Its a little cheaper though.

[Got Speed]

I'll let you know what I do and how it works. I hate the amount of roll I get with the soft suspension but maybe I can compensate for that by moving my shock horizontal. Maybe just using 4 trinity springs and nothing else would work too. I'll let you know what happens. I thought you were saying you've ruined 645s. lol All the JR servos I've seen didn't have the same torque or speed as the 645 for the price. LMK what you find out. Thanks

[BigBadTahoe]

Hopefully it will turn out pretty good, right now I am having the most problems with my XXX-NT as you might of noticed in other forums and my E-maxx's rear driveshaft keep flying off the little silver ball connector. Its the little things that can put a whole RC out of commision.:(

[Got Speed]

DubDucedDurango- Yea, I know how that is. Hopefully everything will work out pretty good at the track. I've been rebuilding things on my NT that were overdue for a rebuild so hopefully I won't have any problems. Been trying to get the maxx working good too so I can race it.

[BigBadTahoe]

I hate plastic gears, they make me so much more work! I still have too wait for the track to dry since it rains in OH lately so much, man I can't wait till I got to Vegas in August! Any cool close my RC stuff around the strip do ya think?:D

[Got Speed]

Are you talking about the plastic gears on the NT or the T-Maxx? I don't really mind on the NT but I think the Maxx gear is cheap plastic. I like the kimborg(sp) gears better. That would be cool when are you going to vegas?

[BigBadTahoe]

I ruined the diff gear in my XXX-nt because the slipper was too tight. I did the same to my old maxx off a jump because I slammed on my brakes when I came down too soon, the tranny gears where all screwed. I was thinking of making all the gears metal so it wouldn't matter but that might slow it down wouldn't it? I am going to vegas Aug. 15 and I was hoping to maybe see some cool RC stuff there that might be close to the strip, I of course don't know of any as of now though.:D :(

[Got Speed]

That's cool. Yea, I've gone through one diff gear. I figured out how to adjust it after that and don't have any problems any more. I've heard those kipster gears are pretty good for the maxx.

[Maxispeed]

Are Dynamite parts good? I want to buy bulkhead set and steering blocks for my 2.5 T-MAXX.

[Got Speed]

Dynamite parts hold up pretty well. They are 6061 machined aluminum so they won't hold up as well as 7075 parts but 7075 costs alot more. I have never heard or seen anyone bend a 6061 bulkhead anyway. Integy, Dynamite, Powerline, ..... all have similar priced and quality parts. Hardcore, Unlimited Engineering, GH, ..... all have high prices and very high quality parts.

[BigBadTahoe]

I never heard of kipster gears where can you buy them?

[Got Speed]

DubDucedDurango- I think I've seen them at www.stormerhobbies.com

[Got Speed]

I forgot. The stock springs didn't do too bad. They were pretty soft but I movd them to the 3rd hole from the inside and it reduced the roll alot. It would still flip every once in a while in the corner off of the straightaway. I think trinity makes a shorter version of their springs for racing. I'm going to see if my track has those next week when I'm there. I may move my shock all the way out too.

[BigBadTahoe]

I have mine out as far as possible in the front, but I have yet to try it out. Could you tell me where I might find those trinty racing springs? Like can you post a link where they are forsale? How long are they do you know?

[Got Speed]

TK5124 and TK5125 are the two part numbers. The first is the blue springs the second is the black(harder) springs. It says it drops the ride height to driveshafts level on their web site. They are the same price as the normal springs. You can order them off of their own website. Got to: http://www.teamtrinity.com/accessories/tk.asp and click on the Click Here button at the bottom. Next week when I'm at the track I'm going to look around and see what the other guys are using and then I will probably buy a set of those if I don't see something better.

Are we the only ones who ever look at this thread? lol Look at the XXX-NT and GT forums. There are hundereds of pages of posts here there are only 16 yet there are probably just as many if not more people with a T-Maxx.

[BigBadTahoe]

Thanks for the part numbers! I guess we are the only ones keeping this thread a float.:D Workin just fine for me since I ask you all the questions and you feed me back all the right answers I need!;) Thanks again, I always wondered who mad those blue racing springs.

[Got Speed]

DubDucedDurango- No Problem. The last page is entirely our posts except for M16 A2's. I think I'll pick up a pair of those springs at my track if they have them. Is anyone else reading this thread using progressive suspension's springs? How do you like them? Finally in this desert we got a thunder storm. I know a place where there is some huge piles of dirt and some smaller piles where an overpass is going in. It is completely open and will be fairly muddy tommorow(hopefully not to watery). I might take it out there and take a few pics tommorow. I'm seeing 4 hours of cleaning and oiling in my future. lol :p I'm hope the body does a pretty good job of keep mud off the cooling head and air filter.

[BigBadTahoe]

Great I would like to see some pics of how your truck sits and drives. Keep me uptodate on those shocks because i won't order them until you give me the ok. :D Yeah I would also like to know if someone is reading these posts?:rolleyes:

[Got Speed]

OK, give me your email and I'll email them to you because I can't shrink my pics small enough to fit on here. lol I'll let you know how I like them if I am able to get some saturday. Too bad, the other day I went up to the place where they were putting in an overpass but everything was already dried up. hehe An AZ rainstorm for you. I messed around with it at the park a little near the tennins court though and I started hitting this one part on the fence where it bent out and it would climb it sideways the fall off and do half a twist then reverse direction and land on the wheels. LOL that was pretty fun.

[nitrodude_1]

I think traxxas should come out with a kit that is good with cvds that has no engine or radio string light fast one. that would be a awsome kit not there cheap plastic kits. I know I have had several traxxas kits and they all break aspecially the drive shaft. I think they need a new kit.

[Got Speed]

I'd like to see that too but I don't the RTR is at all cheap. I would like to see a version similarily priced without the radio(maybe engine, I don't know). Aluminum bulkheads, braces, CVDs, and a bunch of other things. No 15lb maxx though.

[zooyork155]

Associated's Factory team shocks or the Big Bores? I can't decide which is more worth it. Has anyone used either on their T/E Maxx?

[nitrodude_1]

I don't have a t-maxx I want to build on that has aluminum parts maybe a engine and cvd's I want it to weight 10 pounds to it should be a light mofo

[jetpilot]

What forum is the replacement of maxxtraxx? Ive been out of the scene for a while and want to enter a ggod forum where all the maxxtraxx people went. If someone knows plz emial me at cekp@cantv.net because finding a post here is impossible

[Got Speed]

zooyork155- I've had the big bores on my old T-Maxx and owned AE shocks before. I really prefer the big bores. If you look around especially on e bay you should be able to find some threaded alum. shocks for about the same price though.

nitrodude_1- IMO the best things to spend weight on with alum. is the bulkheads, lower braces, and maybe something else you tend to break alot more than other things. RPM body mounts, shock towers, suspension arms, skidplate covers, and their knuckles. A Kimborgh spur gear. Then there are other things like alum. shocks and CVDs. None of things are musts but these things are what would be best to have as upgrade parts. I race and bash my T-Maxx almost stock(alum. lower braces, CVDs, 645MG servo, trinity springs) and havn't yet broken anything so I really like it. My opinion is based partially on how strong certain parts look and feel and how likely they are to break, my first generation Maxx, and what I have seen other people break the most. Hope this helped.

jetpilot- I wish I knew. The monster truck forum seems to have alot more posts than the T-Maxx forum does. So you might want to look there.

[rc10gtroller]

i just got the sirio tx .18 , cant wait to run it. im waiting on oneway bearing, clucth nut, and throttle arm!!!

[zooyork155]

Thanks Got Speed! I was leaning towards the Big Bores anyway. The price of the AE was the only real appeal.

[Got Speed]

DubDucedDurango- What I ended up with was 4 Normal Blue Trinity springs and 4 stock springs on the 2nd hole from the outside. I'm going to go a little thicker on the oil too. I'm probably going to try some 45wt.

rc10gtroller- Nice. Let us know how you like it.

zooyork155- Sure.

[rc10gtroller]

do they make the throttle arm serprate for the 2.5 carb. I need one for my sirio cuz im supposed to put the 2.5 on. I need it because im puttin the sirio in a older maxx so i dont have the 2.5 throttle arm.i cant find it on tower hobbies. i havent tryed my lhs, been busy and havent had time to call.

[Got Speed]

I've seen it seperate but I'm sorry I don't know any part numbers or anything. Go to www.traxxas.com and go to the exploded view.

[BigBadTahoe]

Thanks gotspeed I may change to blue if these black ones turn out to stiff. Oh by the way this is dubduceddurango with a new name since I sold my durango. Now it looks like I may be getting a yukon instead of the tahoe so my name may change once again!:rolleyes:

[Got Speed]

BigBadTahoe- Oh ok, lol, I was wondering what happened to dubduceddurango. You know what. If they are too stiff you could also try running only 4 black springs and leave the other 4 shocks without a spring. I don't know how much protection the spring offers but it can't be much. Maybe leave the rear 2 shocks on the front and back without a spring? Just a thought.

Looks like this forum is starting to come back from the dead. :p

[kojak61]

Has anyone ever pulled out the blue baffle in the pipe of the TRX 2.5? If so, did it run better or worse?

[1 Bad STi]

fellas.... dug my Usa 1 nitro out of the closet... Can i run T Maxx designed wheels/tires with Kyosho equipment???

[Got Speed]

kojak61- I'm pretty sure there isn't a baffle in the TRX 2.5 pipe.

1 Bad STi- Sorry I can't help you. Something tells me that they use the same hexs as 1/8 buggys? :confused:

[rc10gtroller]

Well i broke in my sirio .18 today and tuned it for power, and man does that motor kick, its got so much torque it snapped my diff output yoke clean off!! An the motor isnt suppoesd to put out full pwer until i run a gallon through it, and ive only had 7 tanks!!

[Got Speed]

rc10gtroller- Nice. I know a guy at the track who got one too. He is a really fast guy. It seems most people don't even get the sirio .18 for the little performance gain but so you can actually tune the power out of it, lol. How is it on fuel?

[1 Bad STi]

yup, they use 1/8 scale hubs. anyone have a photo of the hubs for Tmaxx?? thanks

[PCC]

I believe the USA-1 uses 19mm hubs. The T-Maxx use 14mm hexes that look pretty much like what you will find on any touring car, just a little bigger.

[Got Speed]

1 Bad STi- There are adapters made though so you can use T-Maxx wheels on 1/8 buggys. If you can find some of those then you could use T-Maxx tires and wheels.

[1 Bad STi]

any idea where I could find those? Thanks!

[slaf]

Hi everybody !

I just got my new TMaxx :) Just sold my GT to get this !

What's the first advises to start a brand new TMaxx ?????

[Got Speed]

1 Bad STi- Sorry, I don't. I remember hearing of several companys that made them when I had my 1/8 buggy. Sorry I didn't pay any attention to who they were though.

slaf- Is it the 2.5? Is it new?

[slaf]

Yes it's a brand new 2.5 TMaxx

[Got Speed]

Originally posted by slaf
Yes it's a brand new 2.5 TMaxx

I assume you havn't broken it in yet? If not after each tank make sure you turn the flywheel untill the engine is at BDC (bottom dead center).

Make sure you clean and oil the air filter once it gets dirty.

Buy a throttle return spring. They are about $2 at a hobby store and will save you alot of money if your radio or receiver goes dead. I tried to find a place to put it on the carberateur itself but I couldn't find a place to put it that would pull it all the way back without putting alot of strain on the servo and spring. I got a losi return spring which came with a little eyelet. I put the eyelet behind the throttle servo arm and put another collet behind it. Then I took the other collet and screwed it in to the side of the battery box with a short screw. It works great.

If for some reason you have to take your starter motor wires off you will have a hard time keeping the plugs back on the motor. I've heard of some ways people keep theres on but I just cut the plugs off and put them through the hole in the motor tab and wrapped it around. It will hold and have the best conection with solder but it will be harder to take off too.

I'd buy some other wheel nuts. The stock ones seem to unscrew themselves very easily.

I'd buy some shock oil and refill all the shocks. They arn't filled very well from the factory. There really bubbly. I'd suggest probably 40wt or so depending on what you are doing.

That is all I can think of. If you need any other help that is what this forum is for.

[slaf]

Thanks for your help ! This is really appreciated !


Anything special with the breakin ??? Special fuel ? Special carb settings ?

For the throttle return spring, I'll use one of my 10GT but I plan to buy a fail safe....

[Got Speed]

slaf- No problem. No special break-in fuel is needed. It seems for alot of people the HSN(high speed needle) is too lean from the factory. If you don't have a temp gauge that would be a very good thing to buy(like the one tempgun.com sells for $30-$35). Even if you have a fail safe you should still run a return spring. The fail safe won't help if you have problems with your linkage or your reciever batterys go dead. IMO a fail safe will only really protect you from interference which is IMO less serious than dead batterys or linkage problems. Hope this helped. :)

[RAYMAN1OO7]

hey, does anybody know when the maxxtraxx site is gonna be up again, i was about to buy the bohica 7075 chassis and braces from him and the forum was gone under construction. i love my t-maxx 2.5, i got trinity black springs(8) and an HPI dodge ram body, i like the ram because the bed has a much larger hole and is more open so i can pinch the fuel line to turn it off., and the only problem i had when i first got the truck was if i carwheeled the truck, iwasnt even going fast, some of the shocks caps blew, they dont tighten the shock caps very much from the factory , so i tightened them and havent had any problems since. i just thought i would pass that on. i went over my friends house and cant believe how slow that old .15 trx engine was in his original maxx

[Got Speed]

RAYMAN1OO7- I wish I knew. LMK if you find out please. I've been trying to go there several times lately and found it is still down. I really like the new maxx now that I have the 2.5 finally up and running good. I definatly enjoy the smaller upgrades too like the bulkhead braces, stronger bulkheads(reinforced more where it mounts to the chassis, thicker suspension arms, captured shock ends, wider suspension arms, thicker chassis etc.

I'm looking at getting some ACNCM bulkheads. They look like pretty nice 6061 bulks and for only $25 I don't see how you can go wrong. Has anyone ever bent or tweaked a set of 6061 bulks?

Thanks

[kojak61]

There is a baflle in the back of the pipe. If you take the pipe of and look at the end you will see a blue rubber baffle. It seems to have lost power sence I did it, so the baffle will be going back in.
I have a medal gear servo. It is a Hobbico CS-70. What servo saver do you guys with medal gear servos use? I am looking for suggestions what to replace my old worn one with?

[Got Speed]

kojak61- I don't think that is a baffle. It is more of a seal. I just tried my AE Factory Team pipe today. I think I'm going to go with it for now. It has more power than the TRX pipe but it is close in comparison. For as inexpensive as my 645MG servo was I really like it. For $35 you can't beat it. No complaints here.

[outfitter540]

yes the stock t maxx 2.5 pipe has a baffle. it is like a cone in the end of the pipe. when getting a larger displacement engine this must be drilled out with a 1/4 inch drill bit. it will probably increse performance with the stock engine also.

[Got Speed]

It really isn't much of a baffle. Not at all like the old one. I might email Traxxas and ask them what the purpose is. It dosn't matter to me any more. I got an exhuast coupler yesterday so I put my AE FT pipe on. :)

[BigBadTahoe]

Hey i haven't been on here for a while hows your T-maxx runnin got speed? Any new setup ideas for the track? I was dubduceddurango if your wondering.

[Got Speed]

So far what I like is. 40wt. all around, 2 blue Trinitys and 2 stocks on the front and rear, suspension arm level with the ground, and lower mounting position on the shocks is the second one from the outside. I'm going to experiment some more with it next time. I think I'll try a little thicker oil like 45wt, lower it down another 1/2" with some fuel tubing instead of a normal shock limiter, and I might try the shocks on the outside hole on the arm. But yeah, my maxx is running great still. I broke my first 2.5 T-Maxx part a few days ago. I was bashing it in my back yard and I landed my jump sideways at an angle into the front right wheel. So it broke the little part where the hinge pin goes through off.

[95Dakota]

Very nice maxx for sale, lots ot aluminum and new 4.5 mm purple anodized chassis. Email me at Pooh__bear__100@hotmail.com

[ryanerb]

wow, this is a great site. i am highly thinking of buying a used t-maxx off a guy for 250. probably will do it pretty soon thanks to all the info on here.

this forum is weird though in the fact that they use threads for something that has so many posts. Why cant they make a seperate tmaxx forum under the traxxas one? on a car site, they dont have a forum with one board for chevy's, its a board for each make of chevy. if they did that, each thread would contain info toward a specific issue on the tmaxx rather than having to search through 3 HUGE threads for a specific issue. i know there is the search function, but i just think the idea above would work a lot better. now there may be a limit to the number of forums they can have, if thats so, oh well, but if they can add a tmaxx forum within the traxxass forum, that would make this board 100x better. thanks mods! -Ryan

[Got Speed]

$250? Is it stock?

This is the T-maxx forum. There isn't a Traxxas thread. There is the Traxxas page with all the traxxas vehicle threads under it. As for making seperate sections for each question or problem. That would probably end up with people cross posting alot and people don't know where to put there question and people don't want to be subscribed to 10 threads just for one vehicle. Not to mention if somebody is just reading the posts then it would be hard to switch form the thread to thread. Instead of reading back through the pages for an answer to your question you can just post it again if it is on one of the vehicle forums or if it isn't answered on one of the general discussion forums. Just don't repost a common question on the Nitro forum for example. It gets cluttered up with alot of how can I tell if my engine is too lean questions and how do I clean my air filter questions. Have fun with your maxx if you get it. :)

[tmaxxfast]

I have a 3 speed tmaxx with a .24-7 engine and lightened chassis. I don't have a radar gun but I was wondering if anyone had an estimate on how fast it will go. On the external 3 speed there is a 43 tooth gear then a 30 tooth gear. THANKS

[hyper-7 44]

Last night I got a 1st gen. T-Maxx with all Robinson Racing Steel gears, an OS .15 and Proline maxx Mashers glued on RPM blue "Clawz" wheels. It has many other hop ups too. I got it with this stuff for $50.00 completely RTR. It runs good too. I broke the pull start this morning though. Does the Proline suspension kit for $45 come with the longer CVD's or are those seperate?

[Got Speed]

tmaxxfast- You can do the math with a stopwatch and a 100ft. stretch. That works pretty well. It won't be the most accurate because you may hit the stopwatch too soon or late but it will give you a pretty close measurement. LUK how you like that 3 speed I havn't heard of many people with them.

hyper-7 44- That is one heck of a deal!! The pro line suspension for $45 does not include the CVDs. Have fun with it. :)

[randominsanity]

o gotzta love themz t-z eh, i iam w8n for my 2.5 motor:D
!!!:D MMM BACON:D!!!

[Spellspt]

1 Bad STi:

You asked for adapters for putting Maxx wheels on a 1/8 buggy.

Sorry I don't have Adapters, but I found something that was just as easy.

OFNA Dominator Rims, have a 17mm Hex, and fix Maxx tyres.

http://131.103.200.135/DSCF1664.JPG

Only problem is, the tyre and Rim's are dedicated to the 1/8 buggy, you can't switch back and forth, UNLESS you get 1/8 adapters for the Maxx.

The oversized tyres do cause STRESS on the buggy Diff's and I've killed one set so far. Upping the Oil ##### helps.

[Got Speed]

I raced my maxx again last night. In the 1st qualifier my wheel nut backed off and rounded the hex right out of my RPM Clawz wheel. I ended up buying a bag of thinner 5mm. lock nuts so I could double them up. That worked well and it seemed to fix the problem. The next qualifier I finished 2 of 5(unfortuanatly only 5 last night). But in the main I came off the straight onto a high speed stretch. Right as I came to the end of the stretch someone jumped the pipe on the other side. I ended up hitting her in the front but I hit her with the outside of my right wheel. It was nasty since I was going full throttle. I ended up breaking a lower suspension arm, front bulkhead(in two places), shock cap, bent shock shaft, and a really badly bent turnbuckle. I ended up getting a set of RPM arms for the one I broke(to complement the other side, hehe), aluminum shock caps, etc. I didn't pick up the bulks though. I was looking at ACNCM bulkheads. Has anybody ever bent a set of 6061 bulks? Should I bother or would I be in the same boat as the people that buy 6061 arms?

Sorry for the long story.
Thanks

[offroadcrazy01]

After installing the MAXX Performance Suspension Kit will I still be able to use the RPM arms for the 2.5 t-maxx? I’m talking about the different color maxx arms.

Thanks

[Got Speed]

offroadcrazy01- Yes, you can. But why would you want to buy the PL suspension kit if you want RPM arms? You could just buy the RPM arms and then the other little things that come with the PL suspension.

[LosiXXX-NTRacer]

hey there fellas I have a couple questions? is there any other motor the ez start will work with besides the stock 2.5? Also will the M-16 have more power than a 2.5? thanks.

[Got Speed]

LosiXXX-NTRacer- I don't know what engines the EZ start will work with but I have seen a guy at the track with an EZ start on his Sirio. The M-16 is less powerful than the 2.5. If you can swing it I would highly suggest the Sirio .18.

I'm going to have to get some pics saturday if I go to the BMX park. It's going to be great if I can get my alum. shock caps from leaking. What oil are you guys running with for racing? I was using 40wt. but after several other good drivers told me they were using 60 or 80wt. oil I tried 60wt. It is really weird. When I start out running it is really heavy damping and bounces of the ground on landings but corners well. After a few minutes of running it will bottom out and feel as though it is a much thinner oil when pushing the truck down. Anybody experience this?

Anybody on the 6061 vs. 7075 bulk question?

[tmaxxfast]

What is the best .15-.18 engine to put in a tmaxx. I need an engine with a lot of rpm's to get a lot of speed. Not a 2.5

[Got Speed]

tmaxxfast- I replied to your email.

[LosiXXX-NTRacer]

Got Speed -
Thanks for your response. Doubt if i can afford that, I will just keep my 2.5 engine till it dies i guess lol.

[Got Speed]

LosiXXX-NTRacer- Pretty much the same with me. My 2.5 runs fine so I'm going to run it quite a while probably. Unless I come across a real great deal. I've got a .21 conversion I got from a guy real cheap too. Maybe I'll use it some time.

[Juice]

Is anybody running the OTB technologies metal 2-speed gears? How do you like them?

Do you have a website for then as well. I know renagade RC sold them but I cant find there website anymore....

[tmaxxfast]

What exhaust will give my .21 tmaxx the most power? ENGINE xtm .24-7

[Got Speed]

tmaxxfast- What pipe are you running now. If ROAR rules don't matter to you CVEC pipes are really nice. Spendy too though.

[tmaxxfast]

I'm runnin some junk pipe now and i need a pipe that will give maximum power. ROAR does not matter. Some people have said the cvec pipes are junk.

[Got Speed]

From what I have seen and heard CVECs are really great pipes. There is a guy at my track with one and it seems really nice.

[tmaxxfast]

I was reading what people said about the cvec's and one guy was saying they were great and the other guy said he would rather use a different pipe because of all the tuning problems and the springs and stuff. What about the Paris Turbo Ring pipe?

[Got Speed]

From what I have seen and heard the ringed pipes don't give any performance advantage over a normal pipe. The ringed pipes are 99% look in my opinion. Some of the Novarossi pipes are pretty good.

[TeamMishap]

I just put a new set of Dynamite shocks on my Maxx. I have black trinity springs on 4 shocks and the original reds on 4 shocks.

R B R B
F R
R B R B

All the shocks are balanced on compression/rebound. Front and back are set for tallest ride height.

Now when I jump, even on the smallest jumps, it front flips every time and it never did that with the stock shocks. The chassis is level when fully ready to run.

Now the dumb question...if I lower the back end, by changing the shock mounting, should this fix my problems?

Any suggestions??

[fuzzy2133]

when does it front flip? in air or after landing?

[TeamMishap]

Right after take off...and that's off a tiny little curb.

My CG is middle to just slightly rear.

[fuzzy2133]

if it is a 2.5 maxx the black springs in the rear may have too much spring rate for little jumps. will it take off good on bigger jumps?

[R/Cbum4life]

I know this isn't a buy/sell/trade forum but I am in desperate need of a 2.5 carb!! I bought my truck used and just realized the low speed needle is stripped. I will never buy a used truck again I got scamed on the whole thing.. Aside from that I have the truck in working order and expect to be running it shortly. THanks!