Kpowell911 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Snowmandk said: Didn‘t notice that at first, but you are right. The batterytray seems to be longer too. Also, the front shock towers look different where the bumper attaches, but the might just be a slightly different angle of the pics I used to compare. I am curious as to why Traxxas hasn‘t officially announced anything yet, the Wide Maxx rtr also doesn’t seem to be listed in the US-shops yet. Has Traxxas ever done that before? Im guessing this is POTENTIALLY an EU only product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Price on Modelsport for the new Widemaxx is the same as the old v1 which is a bit of a kick in the teeth for it’s previous v1 owners . They did a similar thing in the old V1 X Maxx . Must say this newer version seems a much better buy than the old one mind you it’s still £599 and for a 1/10th it’s a hard pill to swallow for some https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/traxxas-widemaxx-maxx-monster-truck-red-1341768 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 4 hours ago, mydoddy69 said: Price on Modelsport for the new Widemaxx is the same as the old v1 which is a bit of a kick in the teeth for it’s previous v1 owners . They did a similar thing in the old V1 X Maxx . Must say this newer version seems a much better buy than the old one mind you it’s still £599 and for a 1/10th it’s a hard pill to swallow for some https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/traxxas-widemaxx-maxx-monster-truck-red-1341768 Id still want steel drive shafts and 17mm wheel nuts for the money, but I think its just how RC is priced now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmandk Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 It looks a lot longer than I was expecting, despite being only 2cm longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Some nice upgrades on the newer ones maybe now’s the time to swallow that price tag and buy one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, mydoddy69 said: Some nice upgrades on the newer ones maybe now’s the time to swallow that price tag and buy one ? Its only really Wide Maxx and new Tyres, it still needs steel driveshafts (I say this, Ive never used the plastic ones, so they could be fine?) and still has the 4S ESC. The 2cm extra is great, but its negliable IMO. Id still opt for a second hand V1 with mods personally. If I didnt feel the v1 was worthwhile, I cant see how this changes anything personally? Edited December 9, 2021 by Kpowell911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) Strange how its in peoples hands in Europe and only now on Traxxas’ site https://m.traxxas.com/products/landing/maxx/ The Americans are spitting feathers on their forum 😂 Edited December 9, 2021 by Kpowell911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Kpowell911 said: Its only really Wide Maxx and new Tyres, it still needs steel driveshafts (I say this, Ive never used the plastic ones, so they could be fine?) and still has the 4S ESC. The 2cm extra is great, but its negliable IMO. Id still opt for a second hand V1 with mods personally. If I didnt feel the v1 was worthwhile, I cant see how this changes anything personally? The v1 need extra boots and the wide max kit this comes with it at the same price so looking at it like that your saving in the region of £130 on upgrades needed. Plus this new v2 has that larger battery tray the extra chassis length I’m not sure will do much but time will tell Imo the v2 is the better buy unless you can find a cheap v1 fully upgraded but that’s not likely as folks want top dollar once they start pumping money into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, mydoddy69 said: The v1 need extra boots and the wide max kit this comes with it at the same price so looking at it like that your saving in the region of £130 on upgrades needed. Plus this new v2 has that larger battery tray the extra chassis length I’m not sure will do much but time will tell Imo the v2 is the better buy unless you can find a cheap v1 fully upgraded but that’s not likely as folks want top dollar once they start pumping money into them. Ive brought both mine second hand with upgrades for very decent prices, you just need to avoid eBay. Its obviously a no brainer if you wanted a Maxx to buy the V2 with the new bits, but what I am saying is, I think if “you” wanted a Maxx, youd already have one and this doesnt change much. The Widemaxx 100%, but are the Sledgehammers an upgrade? In my opinion the V1 doesnt need new boots. It needs new offset WHEELS for more width. The tyres were fine on 4S, the issues were when people run 6S, which This dont. I also dont see people switching from stock to Sledgehammers, usually to An Arrma Tyre or Proline? Wonder if the wheels are offset though? Edited December 9, 2021 by Kpowell911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Kpowell911 said: Ive brought both mine second hand with upgrades for very decent prices, you just need to avoid eBay. Its obviously a no brainer if you wanted a Maxx to buy the V2 with the new bits, but what I am saying is, I think if “you” wanted a Maxx, youd already have one and this doesnt change much. The Widemaxx 100%, but are the Sledgehammers an upgrade? In my opinion the V1 doesnt need new boots. It needs new offset WHEELS for more width. The tyres were fine on 4S, the issues were when people run 6S, which This dont. I also dont see people switching from stock to Sledgehammers, usually to An Arrma Tyre or Proline? Wonder if the wheels are offset though? Yeah you’re probably right if I’d of wanted one I’d have one and upgraded by now maybe I’m better of sticking to the large scale stuff seems to be where the fun is for me the most. It’s not like I can hit the skatepark anymore it’s been demolished now 😂. Was a thought but it’s soon gone 😂👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) does anyone know what motor the 4s maxx had. as the MAXX motor has a 540XL brushless motor but on modelsport that motor is only for the HOSS also specs say 2cm shorter. ? Edited December 9, 2021 by turok007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 hour ago, turok007 said: does anyone know what motor the 4s maxx had. as the MAXX motor has a 540XL brushless motor but on modelsport that motor is only for the HOSS also specs say 2cm shorter. ? The Hoss was advertised as having a Maxx motor when released. Theyre the same one. 540XL Its a 2400kv 3670 motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
targetingxmod Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 One of the last videos of my Maxx... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
targetingxmod Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Help! Anyone tried to put sway bars on it? Pictures apreciated! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 3 hours ago, targetingxmod said: Help! Anyone tried to put sway bars on it? Pictures apreciated! Thanks! Not sure anyone makes a sway bar kit for it? Why do you want a Sway Bar kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
targetingxmod Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kpowell911 said: Not sure anyone makes a sway bar kit for it? Why do you want a Sway Bar kit? All my rc's have that... including traxxas ones... -Slash 4x4 -X-Maxx -E-Revo 1/10 -T-Maxx 3.3 brushless -E-Revo 1/16 ...can't live without them...THEY ARE NEEDED for my style of driving...unless i want to flip the cars like each 3 seconds..which is not funny! And can't seem to find any aftermakert company with that... maybe someone MOD some from any brand outhere and make it happen! Just asking on foruns cause that's where this kind of stuff is produced! lol ... Edited December 12, 2021 by targetingxmod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Strange guess everyone’s different, first thing I do is take sway bars off my bashers haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 With the exception of the shell, doesnt seem Too much to convert to V2, provided you already have WideMaxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 How is everyone mounting the Max8 ESC into the MAXX? I can't get the holes on the Max8 mounting plate to line up with the holes in the chassis (the ESC touches the driveline tunnel). It's just a few MM off. I can't see double sided tape holding it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Leo said: How is everyone mounting the Max8 ESC into the MAXX? I can't get the holes on the Max8 mounting plate to line up with the holes in the chassis (the ESC touches the driveline tunnel). It's just a few MM off. I can't see double sided tape holding it in place. I had a 3D printed custom mount printed up for me and then the ESC is taped and zip tied to the plate Edited December 14, 2021 by Kpowell911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: I had a 3D printed custom mount printed up for me and then the ESC is taped and zip tied to the plate Did you find the STL file online or did the person who printed design it for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Out of interest, whats the perceived wisdom on ESC's for the Maxx? Max8, Sidewinder 8th, Mamba Monster 2, any others? Would be on the OG shorter chassis version - just conscious there isn't a lot of room between motor and servo / Rx box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 6 hours ago, Leo said: Did you find the STL file online or did the person who printed design it for you? I think I found one and Paul Busby on here printed it me. It wasnt perfect (the file, not Pauls printing). It should be in this thread somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 hour ago, bertberr said: Out of interest, whats the perceived wisdom on ESC's for the Maxx? Max8, Sidewinder 8th, Mamba Monster 2, any others? Would be on the OG shorter chassis version - just conscious there isn't a lot of room between motor and servo / Rx box? I run a. Max 8 and a 4274 motor in stock locations now issue (stock can is 70mm long). Just needed an ESC plate. Mines a standard Wheel Base Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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