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| Tweet Topic Started: Oct 3 2008, 10:50 PM (837 Views) | |
| rojo | Oct 3 2008, 10:50 PM Post #1 |
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Got this used from salmanfacesalad on here a while back. Been slowly accumulating parts that I needed ever since... The pics tell the story... :lol: How I got it: Posted Image Posted Image This is what I got to power the stock electronics: Posted Image After a few hours of work: Posted Image Posted Image Notice anything different??? :ph43r: :wacko: :twisted: |
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| crawler374 | Oct 4 2008, 12:55 AM Post #2 |
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Tires wheels batterys body new shocks rear bumper I can't notice anything else differnet. :lol: Nice emaxx! |
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| rojo | Oct 4 2008, 08:18 AM Post #3 |
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You only missed the rpm bulkheads and front shock mount. It came with a rear rpm mount already ;) |
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| rojo | Oct 4 2008, 09:19 PM Post #4 |
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Had some fun with it today and found out it floats... LOL Here is a shot of how it looked at the end of the day: Posted Image My thought so far: -Need to tighten the slipper a little -Need FlexTek arms -Will need a new titanium skid for it eventually -Will need a new front bumper eventually Overall it is a blast to drive and watch. I may gear it down a hair, but it has a good balance of speed and control. The tires and wheels seem to do awesome. The foams are a little soft feeling for high speed use, but are spot on for slower speed traction. I think this truck is going to be a lot of fun in the long run. :thumbsup: Feel free to post your opinions and suggestions as always. ;) |
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| TLTRyan | Oct 4 2008, 09:48 PM Post #5 |
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Cool. Out trucks where pretty close, I have the same blue body and 7 cell CBP batteries, mine are 4000mah versions though. They are pretty fast using the 7 cell packs aren't they. I would check your drive shafts, I broke one at the creek because an e-clip fell out. Did you get the shocks from the bay? I have thought about buying them. I have a vid of mine in the vid section, its probably on the second page. |
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| rojo | Oct 4 2008, 10:26 PM Post #6 |
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it does run pretty good on twin 7 cell packs. I will check the clips tomorrow when I clean it off. I need to replace the front skid on it as well as an upper a-arm as well. I am just trying to do my research on it since the Emaxx is a totally different design from what I am use too. Thanks for the heads up on that though! :thumbsup: I did get them off ebay. I also got some replacement parts in case they break. I have all the spring rate sets except the firms. Right now it has the extra firms on it and it does well with the extra weight of the twin 7 cell packs. It would be hard to bottom it out for sure. Any other weak spots I need to look at? |
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| TLTRyan | Oct 4 2008, 11:32 PM Post #7 |
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Well heck. You have me looking on the Traxxas forum again. I did find this mod about the steering. You may check it out. http://monster.traxxas.com/showthread.php?t=403852. I just looked at mine and it has some slop so I may do the mod. I just put the batteries on charge, gonna try to run it tomorrow. :thumbsup: |
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| Colby | Oct 5 2008, 12:21 AM Post #8 |
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Pants on the ground
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Yeah, im going to try to get mine going for kellog. Thats VERY doubtful, but it would be cool to run them all :thumbsup: |
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| rojo | Oct 5 2008, 08:37 AM Post #9 |
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That is a good idea on the steering. I do have a little play in mine that I noticed yesterday... As far as shocks go I hear traxxas bigbores, Proline Powerstrokes, or buggy shocks are the best. My prolines are a pretty tight fit and barely rub the driveshafts when at full droop. Are you running stock gearing in yours? |
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| rojo | Oct 5 2008, 08:38 AM Post #10 |
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What gen Maxx do you have? |
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| TLTRyan | Oct 5 2008, 08:48 AM Post #11 |
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Im running stock gearing. |
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| Destroyer | Oct 5 2008, 10:17 AM Post #12 |
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Looks good, I like the losi tires on it. Mine needs some serious work to be driveable again. |
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| Colby | Oct 5 2008, 12:44 PM Post #13 |
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1st gen. Its nearly brand new. |
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| rojo | Oct 5 2008, 02:24 PM Post #14 |
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sounds like there is a good story behind that one... LOL |
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| rojo | Oct 5 2008, 02:33 PM Post #15 |
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What is your run-time on the 4000's with that gearing? I am thinking about gearing my down a hair. I swear the losi's on the maximizer wheels are lighter than the stock set, but I think I may get a little longer run time if I gear it down a hair. |
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| TLTRyan | Oct 5 2008, 04:47 PM Post #16 |
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I drove for about 15min of hard driving before braking a rear shock tower today. I used about 3300mah. I would say 18-20 is possible with the 4000mah batts using stock gearing. I guess I need to upgrade to the RPM towers. |
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| rojo | Oct 5 2008, 04:59 PM Post #17 |
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I am still charging my batteries from all my vehicles from yesterday... LOL That sounds about right then, i am getting about 20 to 25 out of mine. I just wanted to make sure that was ballpark. I like my rpm towers. I have always had good luck with their products. Are you still running stock shocks? |
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| TLTRyan | Oct 5 2008, 06:24 PM Post #18 |
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Mine is bone stock. I know you talked about gearing, have you looked into the 2 speed yet? I know it adds 1st gear and top speed will stay the same. It should open up more gearing options. |
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| rojo | Oct 5 2008, 06:56 PM Post #19 |
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I just got back from Hobby Town with some 16t pinions. 18 is stock. I figured that should put me back down to stock speed since my tires are a little larger. I will put them in tomorrow and give a report on my "seat of the pants" feelings about the smaller pinion. I had two speed tranny's in my Revo's, 4-tec, and Jato and it was nice for Nitro, but I am of the opinion that the simpler and lighter the better. I am also looking hard at the G4 chassis from Gorrilla. Lighter, lower COG, and much stronger than stock... but who knows. I would like to see a two speed go before I bought it either way. I am trying to keep this truck on a budget so I won't change anything at least until it breaks. Have you had any reoccurring breaks and weak points on yours? :rockn: |
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| TLTRyan | Oct 6 2008, 06:40 PM Post #20 |
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Yesterday was the first time driving mine since January. It was also my first part to break. Let us know how the pinions do. |
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