bertberr Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Mine came with the Traxxas CVD's, not sure I'd have bothered myself, from what I hear / read, if you stay with 4S max, and don't continually use the self right, then the stock plastic shafts can last quite well, and if/when they do finally let go, they're cheap to replace. Really like this truck, much more than I ever expected to. Still running stock esc & servo too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunsfordRich Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 7 hours ago, bertberr said: Mine came with the Traxxas CVD's, not sure I'd have bothered myself, from what I hear / read, if you stay with 4S max, and don't continually use the self right, then the stock plastic shafts can last quite well, and if/when they do finally let go, they're cheap to replace. Really like this truck, much more than I ever expected to. Still running stock esc & servo too! I don’t think the shafts suffer to badly from self righting. I snapped the end of one after a cartwheel. £8 for a pair of half shafts, still on the stock servo to. That’s probably the only thing I might change in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Took the Beater Maxx out today. Was absolutely incredible. It needs a rebuild now, may try and convince my Mrs to Maxx V2 convert it, but we will see. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Gone back to stock battery strap on my other modded Maxx. I went with a velcro strap to run 6S, but struggled to keep the tyres on the rims so only run 4S now. Also, i used to rip a velcro strap every run, so back to stock for now: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Best Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 On 23/07/2022 at 13:26, Kpowell911 said: Gone back to stock battery strap on my other modded Maxx. I went with a velcro strap to run 6S, but struggled to keep the tyres on the rims so only run 4S now. Also, i used to rip a velcro strap every run, so back to stock for now: I find the stock battery hold bar works ok but make sure there is no free space above the battery otherwise the clamp might not be held in place securely enough and can come undone during a crash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SYST3M_OVERIDE Posted October 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2022 (edited) Bought a Maxx to replace the one I sold to get the X Maxx. Upgraded to CVDs, Hobbywing Max8 G2 + 4268SD 2500kv combo, Arrma 4s Backflip wheels (I tried Arrma Kraton 6s wheels but the truck traction rolled too easily), gorilla taped the body and she's better that I remembered. Just not too happy upgrades cost more than the actual truck but hey, it's all about having fun Edited October 24, 2022 by SYST3M_OVERIDE 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYST3M_OVERIDE Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) Can anyone recommend good paddle tires for the Maxx? Also is it necessary to have them on all 4 wheels or can I just do the rear wheels? Planning on running it in the snow. Also looking for stiffer springs. Edited October 28, 2022 by SYST3M_OVERIDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Best Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 On 25/10/2022 at 20:25, SYST3M_OVERIDE said: Can anyone recommend good paddle tires for the Maxx? Also is it necessary to have them on all 4 wheels or can I just do the rear wheels? Planning on running it in the snow. Also looking for stiffer springs. Not sure about paddle tyres, proline ones will likely fit and work, ensure you gear down when running paddles as they cause a lot of additional strain on the driveline, can run just rears but you won’t have much steering except from at low speed. I assume you want stiffer springs to reduce the chassis slap? Since you are running a heavier power system and wheel/tyre combo it might be a good idea to put slightly stiffer springs. TRX8969 are the stiffer springs. I would suggest slightly thicker than stock oil, 100cst higher will do. Don’t go too thick as it will make the car unstable at speed over terrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I found TRX springs werent hard enough so went with Vitavon Extended Shock Collars and VG Racing Springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 You got a part number and / or a supplier for the VG Racing springs? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYST3M_OVERIDE Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, Leo Best said: Not sure about paddle tyres, proline ones will likely fit and work, ensure you gear down when running paddles as they cause a lot of additional strain on the driveline, can run just rears but you won’t have much steering except from at low speed. I assume you want stiffer springs to reduce the chassis slap? Since you are running a heavier power system and wheel/tyre combo it might be a good idea to put slightly stiffer springs. TRX8969 are the stiffer springs. I would suggest slightly thicker than stock oil, 100cst higher will do. Don’t go too thick as it will make the car unstable at speed over terrain. I put Losi 60wt in the rear and 50wt in the front. I know it says in the manual it ships with 60wt in the front and rear but it feels more like 35-40wt. I have the V2 Maxx which comes with the stiffer springs. Edited October 31, 2022 by SYST3M_OVERIDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 16 hours ago, bertberr said: You got a part number and / or a supplier for the VG Racing springs? thanks https://www.vgracing.com/product/GT_MAXX.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflatoutbj Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Where have all the maxxs gone....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 (edited) 1 hour ago, pflatoutbj said: Where have all the maxxs gone....... I still have two, I regularly run one of them. Treated her to some brand new Sledgehammers few weeks back; Edited February 5 by Kpowell911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partydaz Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 I found these rear body protectors off eBay to help with the back of the body shell not falling to bits after bad landings as I found out after few bad crashes 😅. I have added it to a new Maxx shell as I found traxxas sell a thicker version so with that added plus shoe goo the body it should out last the truck. maybe helpful to anyone making a new shell up or trying keep one going a bit longer with a rear body protector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcG Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 On 28/06/2022 at 14:07, Kpowell911 said: Took the Beater Maxx out today. Was absolutely incredible. It needs a rebuild now, may try and convince my Mrs to Maxx V2 convert it, but we will see. That spot looks ace!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 4 minutes ago, MrMcG said: That spot looks ace!!! It has been 're done' since, and honestly, its too extreme for R/Cs now haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcG Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: It has been 're done' since, and honestly, its too extreme for R/Cs now haha One of those genuine car killer places then. 😅 Every jump turns into clenched cheeks!!! Edited May 30 by MrMcG 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 23 hours ago, MrMcG said: One of those genuine car killer places then. 😅 Every jump turns into clenched cheeks!!!1 Theyre now like NASA launch pads. To the moon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted Saturday at 18:31 Share Posted Saturday at 18:31 (edited) A couple of weeks ago when i had the widemaxx out a tyre blew itself too bits, i will say this traxxas tyres are consistently rubbish! as a stop gap measure i put these wheels on from the trophy truggy not wanting to spend a lot on wheels at the moment i seem these on aliexpress for £20 delivered and thought i would give them a go, the way in which they mounted was a little bit different but nothing that a washer wouldnt sort out, the offset on these is different so they stick out a bit further too Edited Saturday at 18:31 by wolfie1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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