Popular Post vimto2000 Posted July 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2021 Early surprise!! Was supposed to get my X-Maxx delivered on Friday however it came yesterday! Still can't get over how big this thing is!! Everytime I look at it, I have a stupid grin! It makes my XXL look like a toy and my carnage looks like a small hotwheels car! It came with two shells, one stock and the Proline Brute shell. Comes with Max 6 Rpm rear hubs Rpm Wheelie bar Spare set of Louise wheels Overall very chuffed with it! Can't wait for the weekend to give it a spin! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Is there any easy way of seeing what servo you have in the X-Maxx or you have to strip it down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Just messaged the guy who I bought it from and he's already done the 2085X servo upgrade! I don't think there is anything else left for me to do in terms of basic upgrades. Just gotta find time to enjoy it now!! Took it for a spin yesterday to make sure it was all in check and the thing is a beast... little blips of throttle and wheelies like mad. Also, goes like poo off a shovel! More than fast enough for my needs!! So glad I made the plunge! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Looks like youve got everything you need, I wouldnt change anything unless you break a part 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 So been out with X Maxx a few times now! Its been brill!! I've flipped it, crashed it, cartwheeled it and so on...and still its asked for more! The Sundapow batteries from Amazon are fantastic...and give me about 45 mins of decent run time! (mileage will vary!) I did have an issue where the front wheels were glitching...not had that issue the first two times I took it out...when going at speed, the car would wobble. Turned the TSM off and it solved the issue. Is there a way to calibrate the TSM?? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 13 hours ago, vimto2000 said: So been out with X Maxx a few times now! Its been brill!! I've flipped it, crashed it, cartwheeled it and so on...and still its asked for more! The Sundapow batteries from Amazon are fantastic...and give me about 45 mins of decent run time! (mileage will vary!) I did have an issue where the front wheels were glitching...not had that issue the first two times I took it out...when going at speed, the car would wobble. Turned the TSM off and it solved the issue. Is there a way to calibrate the TSM?? Cheers Not calibrate as such, but Just have the TSM turned on a bit, just turn the dial say 5 minutes. Or turn it off completely lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I tried it with a bit and it was still wobbly...decided to get rid of it completely! Discovered training mode, which will be handy for when I give the remote to the kids! Also, what do people prefer out of the trigger position? It is the first time I've been given a choice, 50/50 or 70/30? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Just now, vimto2000 said: I tried it with a bit and it was still wobbly...decided to get rid of it completely! Discovered training mode, which will be handy for when I give the remote to the kids! Also, what do people prefer out of the trigger position? It is the first time I've been given a choice, 50/50 or 70/30? Cheers Ive never bothered with throttle trigger position, I THINK 70/30 would be better for racing where they have Forward/Brake and no reverse. Cant see much use for it when bashing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I prefer 70/30, but it's subjective. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Hey all, I've got the Proline Brute shell on my truck..which is holding up really well. To make it last longer...are the roof and boot skids protectors worth it? And which ones are better, Traxxas or RPM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 On a plus note...My DXF batteries have just arrived. No customs or extra charges...took about 3 weeks! Not sure I need them now lol my Sundapow 6400 ones from give me about 45-60 min driving the way I used it..which is plenty. The DXF 8400 are a bit bigger...but should easily give me over 60mins of driving!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilR Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Change of plans so I’m just after the best to run the stock motor off Max 6 or Max 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 23 minutes ago, EvilR said: Change of plans so I’m just after the best to run the stock motor off Max 6 or Max 5 Max 6 will run it but I find the 5 seems to have more punch to it and runs cooler 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, EvilR said: Change of plans so I’m just after the best to run the stock motor off Max 6 or Max 5 I use a 6 cause its just far easier/cleaner to mount. Remember to gear up 😉 Edited August 5, 2021 by Kpowell911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilR Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Thanks guys! Max6 it will be, there’s an XLX2 and 2028 in the FS if anyone’s interested 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 When you run your X-Maxx's and nothing breaks... What do you check as your normal maintenance routine? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 19 hours ago, vimto2000 said: When you run your X-Maxx's and nothing breaks... What do you check as your normal maintenance routine? Thanks Personally Nothing haha. Just use it till it breaks 🙂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 9 hours ago, Kpowell911 said: Personally Nothing haha. Just use it till it breaks 🙂 Well this is my current strategy, but wondered if there was some easy checks to do before it breaks. Still haven't taken anything apart since I've got the X-Maxx! So been out on several runs...and all I've got to show for it..are grass stains on the lid! Nothing has broken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 9 hours ago, vimto2000 said: Well this is my current strategy, but wondered if there was some easy checks to do before it breaks. Still haven't taken anything apart since I've got the X-Maxx! So been out on several runs...and all I've got to show for it..are grass stains on the lid! Nothing has broken! Use it break it fix it unless you get it wet or dunk it in a river etc then it’s a full strip and re lube 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Looking at the stock tool kit for the X-Maxx, you get: 2.5mm ball end hex key 2.0mm hex key 2.5mm hex key Traxxas Wheel Wrench Splined 17mm I have everything but the 2.5mm ball end, is it really necessary? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 9 hours ago, vimto2000 said: Looking at the stock tool kit for the X-Maxx, you get: 2.5mm ball end hex key 2.0mm hex key 2.5mm hex key Traxxas Wheel Wrench Splined 17mm I have everything but the 2.5mm ball end, is it really necessary? Cheers Ive never used one in all the years I’ve owned mine 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimto2000 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 hour ago, mydoddy69 said: Ive never used one in all the years I’ve owned mine 👍 Perfect...money saved...but a little disappointed I don't need to add to my tool collection! 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Please help!!! took the Xmaxx out with the notorious today for a bash with my son. have recently fitted an uprated servo 2085x but otherwise stock electronics. All was fine until the Xmaxx turned off without warning. I assumed it was batteries so swapped for fully charged. Turned itself off again a few times within 30 secs of powering up. Then the steering locked full right and it won’t budge. Still drives forward and back, but steering stays put. ive re calibrated the controller. Nothing is or was hot to touch. I’ve done a quick google search and I fear the esc may have packed up, but was wondering if anyone here has advice or anything to try which I haven’t already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 tried another servo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant.p Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: tried another servo ? No, not yet. I will plug the old one in and see if it makes a difference. Would be very surprised though. The servo moved full right without me touching the controller and was working when it first started to turn itself off. I was thinking of changing the esc anyway, so this is a good excuse to do so. Not sure whether to go max 6 or max 5 though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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