Kpowell911 Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Now I fully intended getting this from the UK, but the release date kept getting pushed back and back. I saw this on eBay Germany so took a punt. It was £157 posted, but I expected customs on top, but had just been dropped off by Parcelforce after a few days. Now as far as I know no one seems to have this in the UK yet? Not even the Youtubers? Hopefully the Mrs will let me wrench tonight? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: Now I fully intended getting this from the UK, but the release date kept getting pushed back and back. I saw this on eBay Germany so took a punt. It was £157 posted, but I expected customs on top, but had just been dropped off by Parcelforce after a few days. Now as far as I know no one seems to have this in the UK yet? Not even the Youtubers? Hopefully the Mrs will let me wrench tonight? Only trouble is now if you bust an arm or a driveshaft your be ordering from Germany or going back to stock. Few guys on fb have broke these already so I wish you luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 4 hours ago, mydoddy69 said: Only trouble is now if you bust an arm or a driveshaft your be ordering from Germany or going back to stock. Few guys on fb have broke these already so I wish you luck Cross that bridge when I come to it…. Haha So…. This has cost a fortune…. You basically get this x4. The plastics are apparently Traxxas HD material, so I guess Ive “upgraded” the arms. Its a lot of money really for what it is. Moving on: Decided to do a corner at a time: So simple and easy to work on. I expected bent hinge pins etc but everthing was spot on: Its quite a lot wider: RPM Carriers on the back. The bearings needed a clean and the CVDs were due a refresh so thats good: MUCH Wider! The fact everythings black and I cant really photo the size in my “rc room” Front was the same story, but added longer steering links. I also took this opportunity to add RPM Front Hubs, I got them when AT had a discount code on eBay All back together, again terrible photo that doesnt show much change. Also the new wheels and tyres visually look smaller. Black is hiding the size of this thing now Initial impressions on the Wide Kit? Its ALOT of money for what it is. I guess upgrading to RPM/HD Arms would cost around £100, so providing these are stronger I guess it softens the blow a bit? One of my arms was cracked too soo? Now Ive spent just under £400 for the above, the X Maxx v3 will drop 👍🏻 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stormbringer Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Looking really good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 First run with the new wheels/tyres and Widemaxx Seems more stable, wheels and tyres perform great and havent sapped too much performance. Wide Arms seem durable. Steerings not as good so will upgrade the servo next. I changed the shell for proper bashing lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 What do you folks feel is a reasonable price to buy a used X-Maxx for at the moment? Good condition, not a lot of use by the pics. No obvious upgrades that I can see. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 7 hours ago, bertberr said: What do you folks feel is a reasonable price to buy a used X-Maxx for at the moment? Good condition, not a lot of use by the pics. No obvious upgrades that I can see. Thanks Assuming it’s fully working, all electrics including transmitter, I’d say around £700. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 10 hours ago, bertberr said: What do you folks feel is a reasonable price to buy a used X-Maxx for at the moment? Good condition, not a lot of use by the pics. No obvious upgrades that I can see. Thanks They seem to go from £7-800 for a decent one. Id try and find one with a Max 6. Avoid heavily modded ones, although truth be told, youll get more value, but dont get sucked in by modded ones as really it only needs an ESC upgrade Id also look on the Facebook Groups/Marketplace. Ive saw some decent ones on there lately which is tempting me to buy a second one for “abuse”. They go for decent money on eBay still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 I shouldn't even be looking really, but difficult not to sometimes... Seen a Snap On van version local and was just trying to do some man maths! No Max6 though unfortunately ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 42 minutes ago, bertberr said: I shouldn't even be looking really, but difficult not to sometimes... Seen a Snap On van version local and was just trying to do some man maths! No Max6 though unfortunately ☹️ If the Snap On Shell still goes for good money, you could sell that separately to get some funds back? But bare in mind a replacement shell is gonna be £100ish all in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 I'll message him and ask the question 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Still going strong. Mad Max styleeee Crying out for a new servo mind! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Hopefully this will give the steering some more ooomph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Hello, does this servo fit in original spot? Or some modifications are required? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, Tadas said: Hello, does this servo fit in original spot? Or some modifications are required? No, this is a standard sized servo. You need the standard sized servo adaper. You also need to trim the servo/chassis and a new servo horn. Ive also ordered an alloy steering bellcrank, and alloy linkage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 My truck started to make clicking sounds while driving slow. Upon inspection i have found some damage in the stub axels (will try to attach a picture). Had to use hammer to be able to remove inner bearings... Why is this happening? Are wheels too heavy (Badlands)? Must i change the way i drive - no sudden stops or full throttle from the spot? Maybe i can change these settings via Traxxas Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Just looks like general wear and tear to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Does your look the same? Have same issue while removing bearings? Ordered 7737X and RPM rear carriers - will not solve this issue, but heck, i want larger bearings 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Tho i guess i can blame clicking sound on these (pic below). I haven't driven that many times with my truck could this be heavy wheels fault? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Mine arent that bad but there is some wear badlands definately dont help, theyre so heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 I see you are running Louise X-UPHILL - how long have you had them? I was so disappointed with stock wheels (foam evaporated and rubber tore in like 4-5 runs) that i had to find some wheels that would not balloon and i dont have to glue them every run.... so i bought Badlands... But with recent observed damage, im starting to think that i must go for some lighter wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 But as i see X Uphills weigh almost the same as badlands - difference is ~ 30g per wheel? Is that a big difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 20 hours ago, Tadas said: But as i see X Uphills weigh almost the same as badlands - difference is ~ 30g per wheel? Is that a big difference? If Im honest, I thought there was a bigger weight difference. I like the Uphills, other than the tyre writing..... They cost half the price of Badlands too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 On 29/03/2022 at 11:59, Kpowell911 said: Hopefully this will give the steering some more ooomph How does this compare to the 2085x? The one in mine, is pretty poor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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