Kpowell911 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Honestly now, Widemaxx + Half Inch Offset wheels/Backflips this is now an astonishingly good RC. Yes this example has had a fortune spent on it, but I love this! My only thought now, I think I need a sensored system. Its very smooth, but there is some hesitation. Just dont really wanna go to Castle? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Kpowell911 said: Honestly now, Widemaxx + Half Inch Offset wheels/Backflips this is now an astonishingly good RC. Yes this example has had a fortune spent on it, but I love this! My only thought now, I think I need a sensored system. Its very smooth, but there is some hesitation. Just dont really wanna go to Castle? glad it worked out for you if they catch on i might be able to pick a used one up with all the extras. as for castle i use to trust them but a lot of bad talk about them recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 4 hours ago, turok007 said: glad it worked out for you if they catch on i might be able to pick a used one up with all the extras. as for castle i use to trust them but a lot of bad talk about them recently You shouldve kept yours haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 15 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: You shouldve kept yours haha Got out quick as prices dropped a bit. Also didn't fancy paying out for the offset wheels. I wonder how many have been sold as it is a lot of cash even before the mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 8 hours ago, Kpowell911 said: Honestly now, Widemaxx + Half Inch Offset wheels/Backflips this is now an astonishingly good RC. Yes this example has had a fortune spent on it, but I love this! My only thought now, I think I need a sensored system. Its very smooth, but there is some hesitation. Just dont really wanna go to Castle? You have a very Good job on that car, kudos! Looks awesome 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 1 hour ago, turok007 said: Got out quick as prices dropped a bit. Also didn't fancy paying out for the offset wheels. I wonder how many have been sold as it is a lot of cash even before the mods When did you sell yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, froggy8 said: When did you sell yours? few weeks ago 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, turok007 said: few weeks ago But why? They look awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, froggy8 said: But why? They look awesome turn over to easy even with the widemaxx kit. but having the offset wheels seems to sort it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, turok007 said: turn over to easy even with the widemaxx kit. but having the offset wheels seems to sort it. You think you may get another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, froggy8 said: You think you may get another? if a used one turns up with the offset wheels i might.. have to see what happens with used prices as you can get a used x maxx for around the same price at moment. if the 4s maxx starts to sell well then ebay will have more used ones so prices should drop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Where are you seeing such cheap X Maxx’s? Haha Remember the X requires twice the Lipos and charging. For offset wheels, you could always pick up some offset wheels for £20 and switch tyres over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Kpowell911 said: Where are you seeing such cheap X Maxx’s? Haha Remember the X requires twice the Lipos and charging. For offset wheels, you could always pick up some offset wheels for £20 and switch tyres over Ebay i know the x needs double the lipos but when your going to pay out so much for a 4s maxx the x might tempt a lot of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, turok007 said: Ebay i know the x needs double the lipos but when your going to pay out so much for a 4s maxx the x might tempt a lot of people. Cheapest I see X Maxxs going for is around £700? A used Maxx is around £450? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 Just now, Kpowell911 said: Cheapest I see X Maxxs going for is around £700? A used Maxx is around £450? a lot more of the x so price drops fewer of the 4s + needed extras like arms and servo so price go a bit higher. X at moment with upgrades + lipos £650 i was tempted lol also x is older so price will drop. Do you know if the 4s is popular on the traxxas forum i did try to look but just don't like the new layout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 6 hours ago, turok007 said: a lot more of the x so price drops fewer of the 4s + needed extras like arms and servo so price go a bit higher. X at moment with upgrades + lipos £650 i was tempted lol also x is older so price will drop. Do you know if the 4s is popular on the traxxas forum i did try to look but just don't like the new layout The Traxxas forum is pretty dead full stop to be honest, its all on Facebook it appears now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Its been bashed and abused so a rebuild and some upgrades are on order. Heres a sneak peak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I know I keep saying I got this for decent money, which justifies (to me) spending more on it, but that needs to stop. However. The Black/Blue HR Bellcrank Steering didnt go with the Green….. so Treal to the rescue…. The bearings are 1 run old so re used them: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) Now, I told myself not to listen to Facebook regarding mods. However, there was some criticism regarding chassis slap, which I did agree was an issue. So I ordered. Vitavon 10mm Shock Spacers VG Raing Springs Thicker oil I know this is quite a pretty RC, but trust me, this is considerably my most bashed vehicle. As a result it needed a bit of TLC Re built and oiled with the new springs and spacers Whole truck needed a clean, so I gave it a once over…. Now, Ive not THOROUGHLY cleaned it as Im planning to rebuild the whole truck onto a brand new dyed Black Chassis, hence the Rit Dye above 🙂 Edited October 11, 2021 by Kpowell911 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I almost thought i was on Ting Tings thread with all the green mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 16 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: I almost thought i was on Ting Tings thread with all the green mate Haha its his bigger brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) So. I maintain that the Maxx (with upgrades, that cost a lot of money) is the best all round RC. My Girlfriend and I regularly bash together, her with a Rustler 4x4 and me with the Maxx. Lately, the terrain has been better for a Maxx, and ideally we could do with a second Maxx…… So, I found what I think is a bargain from Facebook. Modified and fully RTR for half the price of the stock brand new one. I drove an hour to get it, and here it is…… Lets start with the good: Fully RTR with a brand new lipo and charger: Also has £90 worth of Proline Trencher Offset Wheels/Tyres. It has: Traxxas Widemaxx Traxxas Widemaxx CVDs Traxxas 17mm Hex Hubs Alloy front knuckles (in Blue, not green???) Alloy front Hubs Alloy Rear Hubs Thats pretty much what the Maxx needs out the box! Would have cost around £300 too! It has an X Maxx 8S ESC. Now Im not a big fan of Traxxas ESCs, but this is the Ultimate one capable of 8s in a large scale. 4S should be a doddle in a lighter truck. Condition wise its very good. The pics Ive took look awful, bad lighting and after a wet bash outside. Itll clean up lovely I think. Now for the bad: It didnt come with the stock Traxxas Radio (which im a big fan of). It has an Etronix Pulse Rear bumper screws are missing/wrong. And one thing thats my fault…. I didnt check properly. I thought this had the stock Maxx motor (which I kinda wanted myself in my one). However it wasnt till I got home, I noticed its a 3670 2150kv rocket motor. My fault, and from how it performed just, it seems fine. Worst case ill pick up a 2200kv 4274. Orrr scratch an itch Ive had for a while, and get a sensored system in my Green Maxx, and stick the Max 8 combo in this Edited October 17, 2021 by Kpowell911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 Looks like a very nice deal 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Ok, was worried about the motor being a 3670….. turns out the stock 540XL Is a 3670mm anyway, so shouldnt be an issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Nice pick up mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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