Deafty Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Guns: Can u please repost your artr total costing from parts? ( just the number but with leccy details.) I'd like to run some numbers and this would help immensly. I also wish to thank our forums Guinee pigs. Have fun fellas Also, thankyou OP for the front page updates. Edited February 7, 2016 by Deafty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocdcbr Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) 49 minutes ago, mydoddy69 said: That would be far to easy lol What I really want to know, is when you hitting the rough stuff with yours fella. Despite its issues so far? I'm still thinking of getting one so depending n your thoughts will determine wether I pull the plug or not ! . So come on get a wiggle on Mate!.... My batteries r charged... Camera is attached to my trans and charged... I'm ready to go. It looks like terrible weather tomoz... And it's my sons bday...and I'm working...and my mrs is a bloody pain at the mo making me feel guilty for even spending the time to post here or urc! ...I'm gonna run it id say tues ... And if i do I'll b staying up to edit the vid and comment on here that night. Edited February 7, 2016 by Ocdcbr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG15 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 1 hour ago, hash said: Hi is the xmaxx more stable then the savage flux.....I'm thinking of getting one very soon Yes it is far more stable. I loved my savy flux and speed wise it's in another league, but if you wanted to take any kind of turn at any kind of speed it would roll or tumble if it hit a decent sized stone/Rock. With the xmaxx being a new form of RC (1/6 MT) it's quite amazing what ground it can tackle. A true credit to the xmaxx's suspension. It's also good fun it the turns, a dab of throttle mid corner will pick up the inside front wheel and slide the rear round kicking up a nice rooster tail while doing so. IMO the suspension setup on the truck is its ace in the hole. I want to run 50wt oil over the stock 30wt for jumping purposes , but dont want to loose the fun feel you get while driving this truck in stock form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 20 minutes ago, Ocdcbr said: Mate!.... My batteries r charged... Camera is attached to my trans and charged... I'm ready to go. It looks like terrible weather tomoz... And it's my sons bday...and I'm working...and my mrs is a bloody pain at the mo making me feel guilty for even spending the time to post here or urc! ...I'm gonna run it id say tues ... And if i do I'll b staying up to edit the vid and comment on here that night. I know that feeling oh to well fella, headless chicken springs to mind lol Your boys bday comes before RC even tho it's tempting to just sneak out I'm sure the wait will be worth it. You waited this long a day or 2 won't hurt .. Weather here is awful so I don't blame you staying indoors no one wants there new ride all muddy and wet on the first run out the second however should be hanging in mud and launching 30ft skyward post up your gearing and temps etc please . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hash Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 1 hour ago, NG15 said: Yes it is far more stable. I loved my savy flux and speed wise it's in another league, but if you wanted to take any kind of turn at any kind of speed it would roll or tumble if it hit a decent sized stone/Rock. With the xmaxx being a new form of RC (1/6 MT) it's quite amazing what ground it can tackle. A true credit to the xmaxx's suspension. It's also good fun it the turns, a dab of throttle mid corner will pick up the inside front wheel and slide the rear round kicking up a nice rooster tail while doing so. IMO the suspension setup on the truck is its ace in the hole. I want to run 50wt oil over the stock 30wt for jumping purposes , but dont want to loose the fun feel you get while driving this truck in stock form. Thank you for the quick reply looks like I have to decide between xmaxx and the losi xxl2 brushless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocdcbr Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 8 hours ago, mydoddy69 said: I know that feeling oh to well fella, headless chicken springs to mind lol Your boys bday comes before RC even tho it's tempting to just sneak out I'm sure the wait will be worth it. You waited this long a day or 2 won't hurt .. Weather here is awful so I don't blame you staying indoors no one wants there new ride all muddy and wet on the first run out the second however should be hanging in mud and launching 30ft skyward post up your gearing and temps etc please . Will do..... I c heeel on urc broke his 1st 6s run out landing a small backflip on heavy throttle. Drive shaft end from what u could see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 The CVDs are quite a common breakage, perhaps MIP will step up to the plate? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocdcbr Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Here's his vid: yeah... If drive shafts do become a common issue I'd think someone will def come up with an upgrade. Any1 got a wheelie bar idea yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG15 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 It would be great to have top quality parts from the likes of MIP for the xmaxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 To be fair, the breakage in that last video was caused by landing on one wheel on full throttle after the backflip, if you had stronger drive shaft would that not then send the shock down the drivetrain and wreck the diffs, as he was running a tight slipper, I was impressed with what the truck did. I think all the upgrades will be available,but what I'm trying to say is all that energy on landing has to go somewhere and for me backflips are for 1/10, 1/8 scale this has proved it can be done but my pockets aren't deep enough to make it do it reliably 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 X-Maxx bits - if, as, when required - prices coming down ...... YIPPEE!! http://www.rcmart.com/advanced_search_result.php?sort=1a&keywords=x-maxx&page=1&utm_source=newsletter20160207&utm_medium=edm&utm_campaign=Xmaxx-parts&utm_source=Ebay+Customers+List&utm_campaign=2a45f2c249-newsletter20160129ebay&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_da84936bfd-2a45f2c249-50771733&ct=t(newsletter20160108) Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG15 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I agree with Sean on throttle landings with any brushless truck is a no go in my opinion. Although the there's more stress on the xmaxx parts such as arms etc are a lot thicker and IMO the whole trick is better designed to deal with this and spread load in crashes etc. The good thing is the price of spares compared to other 1/5th scales, although they aren't yet readily available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Just thought regarding ESC temps. Has anyone fitted better capacitor(s)? A decent cap with very low impedance will handle voltage spikes better than one with a higher impedance resulting in less strain on the esc itself. Imho this is worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG15 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 It's a thought deafty...... im in talks with kershaw designs at about a mount and BL5 esc/motor combo. I take it I would be safer going for the 1350kv instead of 950kv motor ? Only plan on running 6s to start with but 8s in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evoc Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I'm going to take the diffs out of my xmaxx and check them soon as people have had some without oil in, Just wondering what will i need to use to top them up if they are empty/low ? Not done it before. Does modelsport sell some suitable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG15 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 7 minutes ago, Evoc said: I'm going to take the diffs out of my xmaxx and check them soon as people have had some without oil in, Just wondering what will i need to use to top them up if they are empty/low ? Not done it before. Does modelsport sell some suitable? Silicone diff oil mate. Ms sell it yeah. It comes in different weights. I think stock diff weights are 10 and 30. U just topped mine both up with abit of 30 however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evoc Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Should i get traxxas branded oil? They have 100K 10K and 500K from what i can see, Am i looking at the right thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG15 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Any brand will do mate. I use team associated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady 2215 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) 56 minutes ago, NG15 said: Silicone diff oil mate. Ms sell it yeah. It comes in different weights. I think stock diff weights are 10 and 30. U just topped mine both up with abit of 30 however. Ye. Ref my post on page 6. Took my diffs out and checked, front had nothing if a little in. And rears had just a splash in. I used 50000 cst rear and 30000 cst at front. Edited February 8, 2016 by Ady 2215 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) 15 hours ago, Deafty said: Guns: Can u please repost your artr total costing from parts? ( just the number but with leccy details.) I'd like to run some numbers and this would help immensly. I also wish to thank our forums Guinee pigs. Have fun fellas Also, thankyou OP for the front page updates. Hi, not entirely sure what you need but: Quote Plastics: 7733 Bumper mount, front/ bumper support 7734 Bumper mount, rear bumper support 7735 Bumper front 7736 Bumper rear 7745 Skidplate center 7744 Skidplate, front (1) rear (1)rubber impact cushion (2) 7719 Battery hold-down (2) foam pad (2) 7718 Battery hold-down mounts, left (2)/ right (2) 7715 Body mounts, front & rear 7713 Body Support Rear 7724 Box receiver 7733 Bumper mount front bumper support 7722 Chassis 7714 Chassis top brace 7723 Nerf bars, chassis 7760 Motor mounts (front and rear)/ pins(4) 7725 Seal kit, receiver box 7717 Spacer, battery compartment (2) 7726 Bulkhead tie bar, upper (1) lower (2) 7721 Bulkhead, front(lower) 7720 Bulkhead, front (upper) 7752 Carriers, stub axle (left & right) 7732 Caster blocks (c-hubs), (left & right) 7716 Mount, tie bar, front (1) rear (1) 7747 Servo horn, steering/ linkage, steering (46mm, assembled with pivot balls) 7739 Shock tower, front (left & right halves) 7746 Steering bellcranks/ bellcrank support/servo saver/ servo saver spring/ draglink 7737 Steering blocks left & right 7731 Suspension arms, lower (left, front or rear) 2 REQUIRED 7730 Suspension arms, lower (right, front or rear) 2 REQUIRED 7729 Suspension arms, upper (left or right, front or rear) 2 REQUIRED 7743 Suspension pin retainer (4) 2 REQUIRED 7740 Suspension pin set, front or rear corner (hardened steel), 4x85mm (1), 4x47mm (3), 4x33mm (2) 4 REQUIRED 7741 Suspension pins, 4x85mm 2 REQUIRED 7742 Suspension pin set, shock mount (front or rear, hardened steel) 2 REQUIRED 7787 Covers, gear 7726 Bulkhead tie bar, upper (1)/lower (2) 7728 Bulkhead, rear (lower) 7727 Bulkhead, rear (upper) 7752 Carriers, stub axle (left & right) 7716 Mount, tie bar, front (1)/ rear 7738 Shock tower, rear (left & right halves) 7748 Toe links, molded composite, 173mm (158mm center to center) 7780 Housing, differential(front/rear) 2 REQUIRED 7781 Carrier, differential/ x-ring gaskets 2 REQUIRED Gears & Axles: 7754 Drive cup (1) 4 REQUIRED 7755 Driveshaft assembly center aluminum 7756 Wheel hubs, hex (2)/hex clips (2) 2 REQUIRED 7750 Driveshaft, steel constant-velocity (shaft only 160mm) 4 REQUIRED 7751 Rebuild kit, steel constant-velocity driveshaft 2 REQUIRED 7753 Stub axle, aluminum blue-anodized 4 REQUIRED 7758 Wheel nuts, splined, 17mm, serrated (blue-anodized) (4) 7785 Input gear, transmission, 20-tooth/ 2.5x12mm pin 7786 Input shaft, transmission (slipper shaft) 7784 Output gear, transmission, 51-tooth (1) 7781 Carrier, differential/ x-ring gaskets (2) 7779 Ring gear, differential 2 REQUIRED 7783 Spider gear shaft (2)/ spacers 2 REQUIRED 7789 Rebuild kit, slipper clutch 7788 Slipper pressure plate and hub 7777 Pinion gear, differential (front) 7778 Pinion gear, differential (rear) 6487 Gear, 15-T pinion (1.0 metric pitch, 20° pressure angle) 6449 Spur gear, 54-tooth (1.0 metric pitch) Screws & Bearings: 5106A Ball bearing, black rubber sealed (15x24x5mm) (2) 2 REQUIRED 5107A Ball bearing, black rubber sealed (17x26x5mm) (2) 2 REQUIRED 5182A Ball bearing, black rubber sealed (20x27x4mm) (2) 2 REQUIRED 5106 Ball bearing, blue rubber sealed (15x24x5mm) (2) 1 REQUIRED 4611 Ball bearings (5x11x4mm) (2) 1 REQUIRED 5119 Ball bearings, blue rubber sealed (10x15x4mm) (2) 2 REQUIRED 5120 Ball bearings, blue rubber sealed (12x18x4mm) (2) 1 REQUIRED 5116 Ball bearings, blue rubber sealed (5x11x4mm) (2) 4 REQUIRED 5180 Ball bearings, blue rubber sealed (6x13x5mm) (2) 1 REQUIRED Electronics: 2085 Servo Wheels/Tyres/Suspension: 7761 Shocks, GTX, aluminum, blue-anodized (fully assembled w/o springs) (2) 2 REQUIRED 1667 Silicone shock oil (30 wt) 7766 Springs, shock (natural finish) (GTX) 2 REQUIRED 7764 Shock caps, GTX shocks/ spring perch/ adjusters 2 REQUIRED 7772 Tires & wheels, assembled, glued (2) 2 REQUIRED 7711 Bodyshell I think that might be an older one, you'll need screws, ive got them in a basket on Tower, but not typed out. These are rough and I cant confirm this is everything.Prices: From MSUK: £798 for the roller EXCLUDING screws + Bearings. This includes wheels/tyres/clear shell mind Screws and bearings come to £105 + postage and customs from Tower Hobbies. The best option for me would have been: From Tower Hobbies. Subject to postage and customs. £850 for every part needed (excluding Bearings and bodyshell) and a Castle Creations XLX with 2028 800kv motor and the Traxxas Servo. Add a DX4s from MSUK for £149http://www.modelsport.co.uk/spektrum-dx4s-4-ch-avc-radio-system/rc-car-products/389330 £999 + Bodyshell + Postage and Tax? Again, all rough prices Edited February 8, 2016 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hash Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 17 hours ago, NG15 said: Yes it is far more stable. I loved my savy flux and speed wise it's in another league, but if you wanted to take any kind of turn at any kind of speed it would roll or tumble if it hit a decent sized stone/Rock. With the xmaxx being a new form of RC (1/6 MT) it's quite amazing what ground it can tackle. A true credit to the xmaxx's suspension. It's also good fun it the turns, a dab of throttle mid corner will pick up the inside front wheel and slide the rear round kicking up a nice rooster tail while doing so. IMO the suspension setup on the truck is its ace in the hole. I want to run 50wt oil over the stock 30wt for jumping purposes , but dont want to loose the fun feel you get while driving this truck in stock I've just orderd my traxxas xmaxx.......but the bad news is that i have to sell my savage flux hp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatWheels Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Good work hash ! This video clarifies justifies why you need a X-Maxx in your life. It is such a smooth drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 10 hours ago, Ocdcbr said: Will do..... I c heeel on urc broke his 1st 6s run out landing a small backflip on heavy throttle. Drive shaft end from what u could see. Just a thought and not sure if anyone has tried it or if it will do much but these driveshafts might just need a bit more tempering ? Just bake them in the oven for a while should make them not sure brittle ? Might be worth a shot ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) Kershaw Mount, Castle XL2 and 2028 installed in some guys across the pond..... The 45t pinion and a 46t Spur, almost a 1:1 gear ratio? I've never known that? Edited February 8, 2016 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG15 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Saw that the other day, that's a fair pinion. Currently chatting to Dan at kd on a few different options for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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