FB333 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Random Q: When plugging in the second battery, the connector always "pops" (arcs) as the contacts first touch - Is that normal?? (It doesn't happen with any other of my RCs) - X-Maxx is completely stock at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Yes, it's the capacitors charging up. Hobbywing have released a few ESCs with anti-spark built in, vast improvement. My 12S Beast doesn't have that, it's a huge crack! (TWSS) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinso Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Don't usually replace parts unless they are broke but I've finished work for Christmas and had these parts in my spares bin, max 6 esc, 2085x servo & HD arms. Only had the front arms so I've ordered the rears. For anyone using the 2085x servo are you running it at 6v or 7.4v ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 10 hours ago, Skinso said: Don't usually replace parts unless they are broke but I've finished work for Christmas and had these parts in my spares bin, max 6 esc, 2085x servo & HD arms. Only had the front arms so I've ordered the rears. For anyone using the 2085x servo are you running it at 6v or 7.4v ? Sadly only 6v 7.4 shortened mines live span 😂. Stock radio will only go 6v as well 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinso Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Cheers doddy 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas P Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 New vid, wfo and thunderoos upgr https://youtu.be/ggyMumz1qJQ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derka Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I'm doing some maintenance on my Xmaxx and stripping and cleaning as I go. Is there any need to change the stock diff oil weights? The manual states 10,000cst front and 30,000cst rear and 20 Million in the centre. I was thinking of going slightly thicker front and rear to stop it unloading the inside wheels and ballooning out. What are you guys running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) 16 hours ago, Derka said: I'm doing some maintenance on my Xmaxx and stripping and cleaning as I go. Is there any need to change the stock diff oil weights? The manual states 10,000cst front and 30,000cst rear and 20 Million in the centre. I was thinking of going slightly thicker front and rear to stop it unloading the inside wheels and ballooning out. What are you guys running? Never had a problem with stock weights and yes you should clean them out and replace the oil after around 20 packs 👍 Edited January 1, 2021 by mydoddy69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Twenty packs? I change oils every twenty years! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 8 hours ago, Tug said: Twenty packs? I change oils every twenty years! 😂😂. Just because you only use 1 pack a year 😂😂. Poor maintenance is a road to disaster imo but each to his own 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derka Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Rebuilt both diffs. Just went with what the stock setup is, 10,000cst front and 30,000cst rear. It's only had around 4 or 5 packs through it but thought it's worth while checking the diffs since they're so easy to get at. They both were pretty dry but no signs of wear. Cleans as I went so she is looking as good as new now. Not touched the centre bit yet or taken out the centre diff and electrics. Jobs for another day! Only signs of wear was the inner front hub bearings felt a smidge gritty but still ok. I see RPM do upgrades with larger bearings so I can see that being a benefit. I also blew half the tyre bead off on one of the front tyres as it balooned massively hence the diff maintenance to try and reduce it a little. Truck is super simple to work on. I think I'll be tightening up the servo saver though even if it means a knackered servo as it's pretty loose just now. Changed the screw for one that was 5mm longer and put a nut on the end but still needs cranking down some more. Felt tight initially but once the wheels were on in it feels pretty free again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinso Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Is there anyone in the UK making the drive cup sleeves? WFO sell them but delivery is shocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 22 minutes ago, Skinso said: Is there anyone in the UK making the drive cup sleeves? WFO sell them but delivery is shocking Make your own it’s only some tubing cut up and a notch cut out nothing that can’t be done with a file and hacksaw or if your lucky enough a dremel or drill with some grinding cutting bits 👍. Probably cheaper as well even if you got to buy the tools 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinso Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Am I the only 1 that didn't read the instructions with the RPM rear hub carriers? No grease in the bearings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 What size is the stock 8S Xmaxx motor? Ie. Hobbywing 4274, 4985 etc? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 19 minutes ago, Guns said: What size is the stock 8S Xmaxx motor? Ie. Hobbywing 4274, 4985 etc? thanks 4985 👍👍. What you got planned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 5 hours ago, mydoddy69 said: 4985 👍👍. What you got planned Nothing now 😇😇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattW123 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Had the xmaxx out today and the steering seemed to stop working. It was like it was stuck with wheels turned; then it they were straight and wouldn’t respond; then it responded a bit; then the steering was jittering. I turned it off and on and it seemed to steer Ok and then suddenly stop again. I looked in more detail at home and the steering seemed to be weak and jittery one way; then it stopped responding again. Any thoughts? Servo maybe? And if it is the servo, how do I diagnose this? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, MattW123 said: Had the xmaxx out today and the steering seemed to stop working. It was like it was stuck with wheels turned; then it they were straight and wouldn’t respond; then it responded a bit; then the steering was jittering. I turned it off and on and it seemed to steer Ok and then suddenly stop again. I looked in more detail at home and the steering seemed to be weak and jittery one way; then it stopped responding again. Any thoughts? Servo maybe? And if it is the servo, how do I diagnose this? Thanks. Sounds like your servo is dying but check there’s not a break anywhere in the wires before investing in a new one also check the receiver aerial for breaks just in case. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I just bought these see if there as good as the rear hubs https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/334950/?review=1 Time to give the old girl a full strip clean and regrease not been done in a year 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattW123 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 I installed the 2085x servo after the stock one died. Just drove it today and steering does seem much stronger in on the move; can turn sharper. I did however notice that the steering wasn’t returning fully to centre and when the front wheels were off the ground and I steered the wheels would turn fully and then judder. I turned the TSM right down (off) and this fixed the problem. Has anyone else noticed the TSM causing problems? I also noticed that turning the TSM off didn’t seem to negatives affect the truck’s ability to hold its line; it still seemed very stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derka Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Personally I have TSM off all the time. I believe it's also a 'must' if you're jumping or getting any air time as it will try and correct (incorrectly!) itself in the air and can be unpredictable like you saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Just back in from a real nice morning of RC’s fun I have to say this X Maxx is by far the best fun I’ve had, now I was out with my lad and his mate from work who has a Kraton 8s so we swap transmitters and let rip. The Kraton 8s is a beast fast fun and jumps well but sadly the bash got cut short when I missed judged a jump and pop went the rear arm. Ordered him a new one even though he had a spare as I felt bad lol. Great fun but thankfully after trying his I don’t think the want is there anymore nit after hearing how much he has pumped into it! X Maxx suffered zero damage but I think 2 of my lipos are now puffed so on the hunt for some new ones, any recommendations? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Ive started using these and getting about 20 odd minutes in the Kronos and Shogun with them (4s) not sure what s youl want tho Zeee is another im using of Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07XY397JX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kpowell911 Posted April 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2021 So, afer much thought and deliberation, X-maxx #5........ Ive talked myself in and out of this so many times.... but I think it needed to happen. The EXB was just NOT gelling with me regardless of how much time and money I invested. Yes, I've had 4x X-maxx's, but I know and understand them. I was very tempted by the Kraton 8S EXB, as I've not had one of those, but the Arrma EXB experience was not positive for me. I've been lucky enough to be able to work during the majority of lockdown, and due to the majority of my work being Government projects/buldings, who seemed very kean to spend their budget by April 5th as they seem to think it will significantly cut this year, I've genuinely worked my butt off in 2021, the invocies finally came in, so here's my reward. As I stated before, the Kraton EXB was financed, thats now being cleared, I've cancelled my TT-02 Cosworth order, and sold my Mini T to help fund this. I'll use my Noble NB4 and the Max6, so can sell the Radio and stock ESC. I started again, and went with a new charger and lipo's. I went with the charger cause it was the cheapest 4x100w charger I could find. Im impressed as it cme with 4x leads, 4x balance boards, 4x long balance leads. You dont get that normally! No idea what the Lipo's are like, Ill pick some more up when I sell the bits and pieces. Im technically at work, but the DPD app said it was going to be delivered when I was local, so I popped home so that it wasn't left somewhere. Agonisingly, I've now gotta go back to work, Ive refrained from breaking the seal! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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