Tadas Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: Its more heavy in terms of how it feels to drive. Its just a lot torquey’er, but its not useable torque as it just wheelies even more. Honestly it was for me the biggest waste of money ever in RC terms I see. Some controllers allow you to set up throttle trim. There are even options for "diesel engine" or "supercharger" i wish traxxas BT module would have such options. But if you are using better than stock controller - there should be these options thus ability to control torque at specific speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, Tadas said: I see. Some controllers allow you to set up throttle trim. There are even options for "diesel engine" or "supercharger" i wish traxxas BT module would have such options. But if you are using better than stock controller - there should be these options thus ability to control torque at specific speeds. At the time I ran a high end Futaba, think it was a 4PV. I had to run a custom throttle curve as you suggested, turned down, which made it not much faster than stock. It was basically a £500+ mistake. Whats the point putting a big motor in if youre going to turn everything down to make it the same as stock to be useable. Trust me, I wouldnt swap a STOCK Xmaxx for one with £5k spent on it. These trucks are near perfect stock, and most ‘upgrades’ just get you likes on social media, its worse to use in the real world Edited November 5, 2022 by Kpowell911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 This was one of them. Max 5 and an 1100kv Hobbywing Motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYST3M_OVERIDE Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Since these new Duratrax Six Pack tires are heavier than stock, should I turn the punch down on my Max6? It's currently at 4 of 5 and I'm running 18/50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 12 hours ago, SYST3M_OVERIDE said: Since these new Duratrax Six Pack tires are heavier than stock, should I turn the punch down on my Max6? It's currently at 4 of 5 and I'm running 18/50. To be fair, youre geared quite low, so may be ok. Just try it and go from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYST3M_OVERIDE Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Kpowell911 said: To be fair, youre geared quite low Really? Then what's considered high? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, SYST3M_OVERIDE said: Really? Then what's considered high? 50/18? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SYST3M_OVERIDE Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 I feel 18/50 is the sweet spot for my setup. Quick enough to get some air off a jump without needing much of a run up and low enough to keep the temps in check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 I run 20/46, maybe UK climate lets me run higher gearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYST3M_OVERIDE Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 I don't know why but after working on my X Maxx so much it feels small to me. Yes working on my 1/16 scalers is tiny in comparison but still. Anyone else feel that way or is it just me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYST3M_OVERIDE Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 On 05/11/2022 at 11:26, Tadas said: I see. Some controllers allow you to set up throttle trim. There are even options for "diesel engine" or "supercharger" i wish traxxas BT module would have such options. But if you are using better than stock controller - there should be these options thus ability to control torque at specific speeds. Punch is what you're thinking of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Finally we had a sunny day in over 4 weeks... Had some fun and lost the arse 😄 Any good alternatives? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Haha, my stock shell looks the same. I still run it and have a Proline Raptor for ‘best’. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Kpowell911 said: Haha, my stock shell looks the same. I still run it and have a Proline Raptor for ‘best’. was looking at proline shell, but i noticed that you cant put roof/arse/hood external parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Tadas said: was looking at proline shell, but i noticed that you cant put roof/arse/hood external parts? Agreed. But as I say, I dont run it so. For bashing id just buy another stock shell from Jennys with all the cage/external parts and run that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYST3M_OVERIDE Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Tadas said: was looking at proline shell, but i noticed that you cant put roof/arse/hood external parts? That and I've heard the mounting holes are way off Edited November 13, 2022 by SYST3M_OVERIDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross9999992 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I have one of those unbreakable shells on mine…feels like it’s made out of like wheelie bin or gritbox plastic if you know what I mean. Definitely a lot tougher than any lexan shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin34 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I am going to do the dry wall tape and shoe goo thing on my stock shell to see how it holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYST3M_OVERIDE Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) 44 minutes ago, martin34 said: I am going to do the dry wall tape and shoe goo thing on my stock shell to see how it holds up. I did gorilla tape on mine. Definitely adds some weight but it feels stronger. I'll probably do shoo goo when it's time for a new body. The body was already starting to tear in a cooler places before I did the tape. Edited November 13, 2022 by SYST3M_OVERIDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 1 hour ago, martin34 said: I am going to do the dry wall tape and shoe goo thing on my stock shell to see how it holds up. Iv done it the moment iv gotten my X Maxx, probably extended it's life, but still died... If we just had one extra part that connects back protector to wheely bar - it would solve that issue... My shoe glue thing + what i think would solve our rear problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYST3M_OVERIDE Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Tadas said: Iv done it the moment iv gotten my X Maxx, probably extended it's life, but still died... If we just had one extra part that connects back protector to wheely bar - it would solve that issue... My shoe glue thing + what i think would solve our rear problem You mean the flex of the rear 3-4" of the body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 24 minutes ago, SYST3M_OVERIDE said: You mean the flex of the rear 3-4" of the body? Yea, the rear is not supported thats why it breaks off after few bends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYST3M_OVERIDE Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Tadas said: Yea, the rear is not supported thats why it breaks off after few bends. Wonder if there's some way to rig up some sort of support that the rear of the body could rest on. It'd have to be attached at the base of the rear bumper support. Looks like I got my work cut out for me. I'll let you guys know if I figure something out. Edited November 13, 2022 by SYST3M_OVERIDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 4 hours ago, SYST3M_OVERIDE said: Wonder if there's some way to rig up some sort of support that the rear of the body could rest on. It'd have to be attached at the base of the rear bumper support. Looks like I got my work cut out for me. I'll let you guys know if I figure something out. yea we need someone to design a 3d print. But yea support should connect 2 middle bolts on the rear of the body and the 2 bolts that bolt down wheely bar and rear bumper (i think you should see what im thinking in my red markings) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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