E-Maxx

[revo_rob_1984]

I just picked up an older e-maxx(the one with the novak ESC and battery trays not box's) and i was wondering what type of things i need to look for to replace it already has rpm arms all the way around. Just some info is all i need

[Metalhead Matt]

Same as all maxx's. Bulks, carriers, axles, drive shafts,... Everything! Seriously, I was going to look into fitting the newer style slipper on mine. Haven't looked close enough to even know if it's possible, though.

[Lessen]

I disagree. A box stock E-Maxx like the one you have is not as fast as a T-Maxx, therefore you are apt to see less serious damange. Bulkheads and arms yes, no doubt. However, I don't think you need to worry about carriers, axles and driveshafts unless you plan on upgrading your powerplant.

[Metalhead Matt]

That's a good point lessen. The power isn't there to shred drive components. But it gets close with some good 4600 intellects. The old slipper can still handle it, with a good eye on it's adjustment. But they're still fast enough to destroy themselves from impacts and crashes. They're heavy old dawgs!

[revo_rob_1984]

Originally Posted by Lessen

I disagree. A box stock E-Maxx like the one you have is not as fast as a T-Maxx, therefore you are apt to see less serious damange. Bulkheads and arms yes, no doubt. However, I don't think you need to worry about carriers, axles and driveshafts unless you plan on upgrading your powerplant.

I really see no reason to upgrade the powerplant as of yet its got twin titan 550's on it right now but i NEED to put traxxas connectors on it cuz right now it has tamyia

Originally Posted by Metalhead Matt

That's a good point lessen. The power isn't there to shred drive components. But it gets close with some good 4600 intellects. The old slipper can still handle it, with a good eye on it's adjustment. But they're still fast enough to destroy themselves from impacts and crashes. They're heavy old dawgs!

yes it seems to be heavier than my revo 3.3 when it has batteries in it

[Metalhead Matt]

I gotta tell ya, I'm damn impressed with the old 2 speed tranny. I run some 21t doubles in mine. Haven't had one problem with the trans and the motor mount is plenty robust. A good upgrade is the EVX 2 esc. Water proof and handles 2 more cells. I haven't ran mine with 7 cells yet. With all that weight, it's easy to endo it off of jumps without steady throttle input. And that always seems to result in a broken rear bulk. I'd say some aluminum bulks would be a great first upgrade. I really haven't broken anything else. Heavy duty turn buckles help, too. The old ones snap or pull apart pretty easy.

[revo_rob_1984]

on the subject of waterproof stuff. . .are the titan 550's waterproof????

[Metalhead Matt]

Well, water really doesn't affect electrical motors in rc's. Not sure why, though. I never have submerged mine, but they have been soaked. I just give them a shot of motor cleaner and lube the bushings after they've been wet.

[cwal1774]

I wouldn't say the Titans are waterproof but like Metalhead Matt said water doesn't really affect electric motors I used to have an E-Maxx 3905 which came with waterproof servos the EVX2 esc and waterproof reciever box I used to take the body off and spray it down with a water hose when I was done bashing it and it didnt seem to harm the motors any at all. I then put some Kershaw Designs 700 H.O. motors on it they reccomend submerging them in water and letting them run for like an hour just to break them in.