Tug Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 The longer drive-cups have been fitted, just need time to strip and rebuild the ally-Maxx with my UE diffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Ran the ally-Maxx tonight, c/w UE diffs. Ran perfectly, but needs longer gearing to compensate for the diffs which lower the overall ratio. I'll change pinions for the next run. Peace out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 When I reinstalled the UE diffs, the car ran backwards, no biggy, I just swapped two motor cables and all was well. something was bugging me from back when I bought the diffs, they're reversible depending on nitro or electric. However, the original electric Maxx had the gearbox facing the other way! Lightbulb moment! I'm using a 3905 box! So out came the diffs again and reversed them to nitro configuration, swapped the motor cables back and now we're ready for another test session. Upped the gearing to 24/68, this should be OK for this set-up, the motor is a long can 1800kv, the diffs lower the gearing etc. So it needs a tall ratio. Now it's raining! It wasn't supposed to do that today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Just had ally-Maxx out for some testing, five mins of speed runs saw temps hit 60 Celsius on both the motor and the ESC. It's not that hot, but perhaps I'll drop the pinion down two teeth and try again. Other than that, all's good! Handling is really quite good considering it's on Traxxas Chevrons! That front diff has 60k, the rear 7k. She tucks in to turns nice and tight, oversteer is kept under control too. Happy days! This truck needs a thread of its own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoodoo Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Make a thread mate! Looking forward to the vids Hey Tug,will this fit the FLM chassis and is it any good? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Traxxas-E-Maxx-Brushed-Complete-Transmission-NEW-16-8V-3903-Motor-Plate-Slipper/331239761991?_trksid=p2046732.c100040.m2060&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107095009%26meid%3D7877725253841891163%26pid%3D100040%26prg%3D20140107095009%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D371030665821 Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Yours is the new chassis with four mounting holes, so yes, it should bolt straight in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoodoo Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hows this rip-offski! http://www.asiatees.com/display?Traxxas-E-Maxx-Parts-Hop-Ups&brand=Traxxas&model=E-Maxx&id=86925 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hows this rip-offski!http://www.asiatees.com/display?Traxxas-E-Maxx-Parts-Hop-Ups&brand=Traxxas&model=E-Maxx&id=86925 RPM copies! I guess it was only a matter of time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoodoo Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Yeah,MADMAX bought them out for the Baja as well. Do you have a screw list for the Emaxx mate? I'm on Orbital Fasteners and wanted to order a few. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 No, sorry. I tend to just keep a good stock of 3mm screws, countersunk and cap head, 6mm to 25mm. That covers a Maxx. How are you doing on the diffs? I've seen you on URC struggling to source the right parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoodoo Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 No, sorry. I tend to just keep a good stock of 3mm screws, countersunk and cap head, 6mm to 25mm. That covers a Maxx. How are you doing on the diffs? I've seen you on URC struggling to source the right parts. Ah,I see...The diff's are going crap mate,I can't get a housing to fit and FLM arent answering.A few of the boys from URC are trying to help.Do I need a trade account for Orbital?? ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 That's bonkers, someone must know the answer! When you do figure it out, tell the whole world about it! Start your own website about it! Spread the word! I don't know if you NEED a trade account, but the prices are probably better if you have one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoodoo Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Cheers mate.Hows the truck doing? I'm still after a gearbox..know anyone breaking an Emaxx? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Jennys is your best bet, don't know of any UK breakers. Both trucks are runners, just trying to sort more reliable diffs. UE in the Ally-Maxx, aftermarket crown gears for the Budget-Maxx. I've got a pair of Crown gears from eBay, just not fitted yet. They look reasonable, just got to fit and test. The UE diffs are great, but I'm struggling to find spares for them. Suicideneil is helping me with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoodoo Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?&forumid=39 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UE-6-spyder-diffs-for-T-maxx-Traxxas-Supermaxx-E-maxx-/351101397564?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51bf462a3c Keep your eye on Billytrucks on fleebay.He always has UE gear. Atom is another good man to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Cheers for that, I'll check his listings regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?&forumid=39http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UE-6-spyder-diffs-for-T-maxx-Traxxas-Supermaxx-E-maxx-/351101397564?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51bf462a3c Keep your eye on Billytrucks on fleebay.He always has UE gear. Atom is another good man to know. Dude, I've got a few different diff parts sat here now. Do you want to send me one of your Hybrids and I'll see if I've got anything that'll fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoodoo Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I've just sent off for one of these. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360885254369?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 It looks identical,even down to the "wood screws" that hold it together.If that doesn't work,I'd appreciate the help. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 I've just sent off for one of these.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360885254369?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 It looks identical,even down to the "wood screws" that hold it together.If that doesn't work,I'd appreciate the help. Ta No worries, just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Gave the Budget-Maxx another run tonight, her current set-up is; CC 3M ESC, Losi Xcelorin 1700kv and 6s! I was going to wait until the rear diff gave up and then replace it with the GPM crown gear. I've decided to swap the crown gear over now and save the Traxxas crown gear for the front diff, they last OK up front as they're under far less strain. She handles quite well and speeds are pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Diff has been swapped, let's see how long this one lasts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Light bulb moment! Over the years I've read a lot of threads where people say that the plastic diff housing allows too much flex and thus causes early diff failure. I've remembered that deep in my spares bin are a pair of ally housings. Got them with the ally-Maxx and never really used them as that car was treated to UE diffs. I've just dug them out and will be fitting one to the rear of the Budget-Maxx ASAP. I'll fit it with the diff that's currently in the rear of the car, the diff that's just had the hardened crown gear fitted. I'm not too concerned with the front as it doesn't carry anywhere near as much load, that can be changed later on. I'll post some pics of this when I do it. Gotta love a parts bin! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I'd go higher intensity LED mate!! Cheaper and more efficient. Joking aside, yes. I default to metal casings whenever possible. One of the first upgrades on largescale is the aluminium sleeve on FG's, before you carry on with the other 15 or so levels!! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 I'd go higher intensity LED mate!! Cheaper and more efficient. Joking aside, yes. I default to metal casings whenever possible. One of the first upgrades on largescale is the aluminium sleeve on FG's, before you carry on with the other 15 or so levels!! Al. I tried to fit them, unfortunately they're so old that they're for the old design of diff. Idea duly binned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Wasn't there an LST conversion possible at some stage - those diffs are excellent. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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