Dinga Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) Well my X maxx is poorly again ran into a puddle in the grass thinking this is cool and it just stops... All fans off as if i have pulled a battery, Disconnected the bats and cleaned it off, left it for two days plugged it all back in and the motors stutters barley spinning the wheels, the steering still works, the VXL8 was flashing red fast so unplugged it again and emailed wheelspin models see what the returns is like for the ESC... what you guys reckon a castle 2028 motor and new Esc not sure what to get Max5? Also how does the import tax work been looking at Kersaw designs. Cheers Edited January 29, 2017 by Dinga Reasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) Vxl 8? You have the new Power Up esc? Tax is roughly 20% plus £8-15 handling fee Edited January 29, 2017 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Import Tax is very simple it's 20% of value + 'handling charge'. If your parcel is from a registered company / shop then you pay tax if the value is greater than £15. If it is from a private individual I think it is if it is >£35. Some companies / shops assist in making these charges 'more bearable', shall I say ..... The handling charge is said to cover costs for customs formalities - varies from £8 upwards. Sometimes the value is taken as the invoice charge EXCLUSIVE of P&P - sometimes INCLUSIVE! Good luck! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinga Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Yeah I brought it the day Wheelspin got it in Stock, from the store. I had a major crash and it just made sense to buy at the time as I damaged the rear bulkhead. I knew about the issues of the 6s and 8s ESCs but I was planning to upgrade the thing sooner or later....Just didn't think it would be so soon Haha, cheers for the replys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Lol sound like Traxxas just can't get this X- Maxx quite right, the new esc is proving to be temperamental the cups are breaking and lastly the new ring gears are no better Looking like the new v2 coming has inherited the issues from the v1 so what has actually been improved ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 The price increase 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Soooo where can we get upgraded diff gears lol. GPM still the way forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Guns said: Soooo where can we get upgraded diff gears lol. GPM still the way forward? Not if you want to run the centre diff. I'd hang tight for a while if you can as Traxxas have some new HD coming apperantly ? Edited January 29, 2017 by mydoddy69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 What's the point of making a song and dance about upgrading this, that and the other, saying it's 8S compatible only for people to blow cups and gears again, THEN say there's HD stuff on the way? If it's as much an increase in durability and longevity as the black-painted helical gears were, then .... lucky us!! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timritchieblue Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 11 minutes ago, mydoddy69 said: Lol sound like Traxxas just can't get this X- Maxx quite right, the new esc is proving to be temperamental the cups are breaking and lastly the new ring gears are no better Looking like the new v2 coming has inherited the issues from the v1 so what has actually been improved ?? Dod do you thinK Traxxas made some changes on the V1? Do your new V1 tires feel diff than you old ones? Can you still install shims in the diff? I find it weird, that I have had none of the problems others have had. I bought mine after 11 months into production. Stocked up on all kinds of hubs, diff gears, A-arms, bearings. It's all good, nothing has broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, mydoddy69 said: Not if you want to run the centre diff. I'd hang tight for a while if you can as Traxxas have some new HD coming apperantly ? Id rather not ever run a CD in a monster truck, but I am thinking its a necessity on 8s, as much as that pained me to admit. Edited January 29, 2017 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatWheels Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Where can we buy a black Snap On X-maxx ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, FatWheels said: Where can we buy a black Snap On X-maxx ? We cant. In America a Snap On franchise owner is allowed to buy one from Traxxas as part of a promotion. If you buy a Snap on product (cheapest is $109) from the dealer, youre entered into a draw to win one. Some franchis owners have just sold this prize on to someone who wants it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jump_it Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Guns said: Id rather not ever run a CD in a monster truck, but I am thinking its a necessity on 8s, as much as that pained me to admit. I am in the other boat, c.d are drive train saviors, slipper clutch is for 2wd and crawlers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 2 hours ago, Timritchieblue said: Dod do you thinK Traxxas made some changes on the V1? Do your new V1 tires feel diff than you old ones? Can you still install shims in the diff? I find it weird, that I have had none of the problems others have had. I bought mine after 11 months into production. Stocked up on all kinds of hubs, diff gears, A-arms, bearings. It's all good, nothing has broke. This is a good point, and to be honest I have said already the tires feel different to my other and no I can't get shims in the diff housing like I did on my other 2 . Bearings are the same old Traxxas crap though so they got junked and replaced but I will keep them as backups .. I Got a later colour coded V1 and I have to say it seems better made but it could just be my imagination ? How knows maybe they have made subtle changes along the way ? 2 hours ago, atom3624 said: What's the point of making a song and dance about upgrading this, that and the other, saying it's 8S compatible only for people to blow cups and gears again, THEN say there's HD stuff on the way? If it's as much an increase in durability and longevity as the black-painted helical gears were, then .... lucky us!! Al. The point about the new HD gears is they fit unlike others wether there better or not is another question .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 44 minutes ago, FatWheels said: Where can we buy a black Snap On X-maxx ? I shall ask the snap on guy Friday see if he found out anymore info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jump_it Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) doddy have you ran your upgrade kit yet?..... if so you should pull the gears and share what you see.... think when mine arrives I am going to install and run a couple sets of packs thru it on the bench, then pull gears out for inspection, gears are good I will run 4 more sets thru it, under normal basghing conditions then re-inspect gears. Edited January 30, 2017 by jump_it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) TRAXXARSE U SUCK ARSE!!!!...there..i said what ur all thinking........its a bit..no alot off when they ..traxxarse bring out so called upgrades which aint no better then the stuff out now.......and aint cheap either......yes I dont own one but follow this closely as I`d like one one day......so I apologise for the main comment i8f it offends anyone.........hopefully not..... Edited January 30, 2017 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocdcbr Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 12 hours ago, jump_it said: I am in the other boat, c.d are drive train saviors, slipper clutch is for 2wd and crawlers I'm with u mate. I have the v1, plan to run the original hd traxxas gears and the taobao ones I linked earlier with the cd and Cush or slipper only v2 bits. ( bulkheads too of course) hopefully that will prove to be tough. I dont really see how bashing this on 8s like u would a 1/8 scale mt is going to work out without breakages here n there. Let's be realistic guys....? we break our 1/8 bashers going big... how is this bigger, heavier... high flying beast of a basher any different? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 12 hours ago, jump_it said: doddy have you ran your upgrade kit yet?..... if so you should pull the gears and share what you see.... think when mine arrives I am going to install and run a couple sets of packs thru it on the bench, then pull gears out for inspection, gears are good I will run 4 more sets thru it, under normal basghing conditions then re-inspect gears. Nope not run it yet but I don't run 8s anyway and don't really intend to to be honest, well maybe the odd pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Oh for those that didn't see it this how those gears broke,the guy was beating the snot out of it NOT ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 54 minutes ago, Ocdcbr said: I'm with u mate. I have the v1, plan to run the original hd traxxas gears and the taobao ones I linked earlier with the cd and Cush or slipper only v2 bits. ( bulkheads too of course) hopefully that will prove to be tough. I dont really see how bashing this on 8s like u would a 1/8 scale mt is going to work out without breakages here n there. Let's be realistic guys....? we break our 1/8 bashers going big... how is this bigger, heavier... high flying beast of a basher any different? Them taobao gears won't work with the centre diff if there the same as the RP and GPM gears You bash this hard on 6s it breaks adding more weight and more power it will break more simple fact IMO Whats annoying is this upgrade kit was meant to be its saving grace and sadly from what I'm seeing it's not .. The centre diff isn't saving the drive train at all so what's the point ? Let's be honest the XMaxx is with the upgrades at best a 6s capable truck not like they advertise 8s which is where folks are getting pee’d .. Personally I'm happy with the power I get from 6s but with the new motor and new gear ratio that might not be the same for the new V2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 interesting wheelie bars/rods... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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