yoclick Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Just a few questions; hoping you could answer! I would prefer to run electric because then i can drive whenever i want however if the nitro cars are that much better, then i could make trips to the local park. Is the E-Maxx as durable and can it jump? How are spare parts to come by? How does it compare to the Revo? How big is it compared to a savage? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamking Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 I've got a emaxx, and yes its a brill electric truck, just fitted a hv-maxx brushless system, and the thing goes, if you did get one, tighten the slipper full and enjoy them wheelies, Speed: 12 cells- around 20-23 14 cells- around 28-30 I cant compare the size to a savage but im sure its big enough for your needs, jumping wise, i would'nt know as i never attempted a jump, but it seems as though it could get some big air (even being front heavy). Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoclick Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 Yeah thing which always apealed to me about the E-Maxx was that because its electric; improvements are made everyday and so soon there will be awesome hop-ups (just think of whats after brushless!). Sounds good but i will be jumping this truck so just wondering how it is like in that respect. Also if i had 12 cells, how long of a run time would i be looking at? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamking Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Dependant on cell capacity/quality, on stock titans you should achieve 15 minutes from some gp3300's also a minor negative maybe the truck is getting old, and there are rumours of a e-revo, but this would not be out in the near future, i would recommend a gorilla chassis as this is the next hop-up i am getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waz Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 (edited) I would really go nitro. However, the E-Maxx is a great truck, IF YOU PUT TE MONEY INTO IT, and boy does it need alot. Once hopped up to the guts it's a great truck, but you would have to invest a good 2-300 into the car, as Nick from this site will tell you. At stock: The E-Maxx is not very durable and will struggle whilst jumping. No where near as fast as the T-Maxx, which is the nitro version of it, and the Revo is better than the T-Maxx is almost EVERY aspect. Electric will have better tourqe lower down. About the same size as a Savage. If you want to buy it be prepared to spend alot of money on it, personally I'd get a Revo or Savage when starting off, great trucks. Oh, and you'll be okay charging battery's whilst bashing for a while, but soon it will become VERY tiresome. Edited July 21, 2005 by waz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoclick Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 (edited) Yeah the truck is like 5years old now! I was wondering when a new one would come out. Is there any more information about the E-Revo or is it just word of mouth rumours? I really dont want to buy the truck then one month later find out after 5years a new model is realeased! waz this will be my first MT. I have already got 2 nitro touring cars. When i first saw the Revo i loved it! I was killing myself on either Revo or 4.6 SS (never had built a kit before). The only problem is noise; if there was a way to quite the little things down i wouldnt mind but they are too loud for my neighbours! Its a tricky choice; im just trying to make sure i am sure before i blow my $$$ (especially in the rip-off UK, il probs just import one of ebay like i just did with some Mini-Ts ) Edited July 21, 2005 by yoclick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waz Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Well, people have customly build E-Revo's, however none is currenly close to production. Why wouldn't you like nitro? I thought it'd be to hard and noisy to begin with but now I swear by it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamking Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 well ive only heard rumours on some american site, but a few people are converting there revos to electric, so traxxas may take the hint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waz Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 I think the 'E-zilla' has just been released, the electric version of the savage, don't know how good it will be but it'll definatly be tough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamking Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 E-zilla has been delayed till september, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoclick Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 (edited) Man you guys are quick! I was just editing my post bcoz i didnt see was's and then i come back and there are 3 new posts! Like to see it! You'll see why im not sure bout nitro in my edited post ^^^ The E-Zilla doesnt appeal to me like others. Also WAIT TILL SEPTEMBER?!?! I would go krazy with a month without RC-Ing; but its worse when your about to buy a new one lol Edited July 21, 2005 by yoclick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waz Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 'yoclick' The savage 4.6 is great but it's bloody noisy! The Revo is VERY quiet, I mean after running the savage for so long I can hardly tell weather this revo is running or not, I usually think it's stalled when it hasn't, it's soooo quiet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoclick Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 (edited) http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=...on&ItemID=22705 On second thoughts; that thing is CHEAP! £250 with batteries and charger (which most prob are junk and will need to be replaced; but hey!). Hmm i dont think i could wait that long though....and not sure what others thing but i HATE the baja style body. Stick a savage shell on it and il be happier! "waz" loving the quotation marks around my screenname! The screenname is after a band i heard; hated the music but like they're name: y.o.click! Is the Revo really quiet? I have a touring car which is fairly loud and the thing is that i heard MT's are all much louder than touring cars? Hmm... if only my friends were into r/cing so one had a revo and i could test it! Edited July 21, 2005 by yoclick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamking Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Yer well if your desperate for some speed and on a tight budget, nitro's deffinatly for you, but I also hate the noise, as playing around the front would annoy the neibours, but a brushless emaxx say a warrior 9918 and a 9l on 14 cells would easily push 40mph, but would cause a load of problems with your drivetrain, such as idlers and driveshafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waz Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 If the E-zilla is that cheap, i think the electrics maybe junk too Dissapointing. So, you decided to go Revo then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamking Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Yer waz lol, looks cheap don't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoclick Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 Im not really looking for a MT with HUGE speeds. I would obviously need some for some good jumping etc but i have touring cars for my need for speed! Yeah budget always comes into play because i see americas prices and am amazed how cheaper they are. I mean you could buy a Revo thier for like £250. Well i really want to go and see how quiet the revo is; if quiet enough i think the ability of fill up and go appeals to me most. The problem with the electric MT scene is its been monopolised by Traxxas and thier E-Maxx. Most probs the reason for the E-Zilla because HPI are relising this HUGE gap in the market! Revo, E-Maxx, Revo, E-Maxx....i need to start thinking which would suit me better! Also whats the engine like with the Revo. I've heard soo many bad things about it; mainly about it not being able to keep a tune. Have you had any probs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamking Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 yer lol the trx2.5r is ok (but thats it), but i dnt personally like the e-start, got it in my nitro 4 tec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoclick Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 waz i noticed you bought your revo off ebay from america. Was having it shipped over OK and how was the truck like? Im not sure about buying second-hand from america incase of problems; i'd have to post back etc and it would take ages! How long did it take to arrive Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salman Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 (edited) I wish if i could get my other account sorted, doesnt let me View anything .. I currently own a LST, I used to own a Savage 4.6 but i got rid of it... When ever Waz brings his revo along, he has problems..... It Overheats like ****, so you have to wait 5 Mins in half a tank, It usually stalls at Full throttle (And he has to rin and pick it up ), The Engine doesnt like to be tuned, The arms are like V's...But other than that its a great truck, Its soo quite compared to the LST or Savage 4.6....The savage is Very Very durable, The engines great, It pulls wheelies instantly and Yopu get to build it...The things i hated were the size of the Radio box, It was Big but everything was cramped in there ......But the LSt is Big, Not as loud as the Savage but still cool, Its got a awesome engine and its Nicely laid out...The arms are made of cheese tho, Thats why i have broke 3 and have 11 left spare ...... Out of all them id go for the Savage 4.6 or the LST..... The LST saves you alot of hasel.... Btw, Its Momin Edited July 21, 2005 by salman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoclick Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 Im not sure how easily parts will be for me to get for the LST and also if i were to go nitro; it would have to be quiet and it sounds like the revo is most quiet. However I have seen the LST and wow, its amazing! It even kills the revo on the track and i am presuming its very durable! There is a chance that the guy who broke in waz's truck didnt do it properly? This might explain why the engine is acting so odd for him but on the otherhand it might just be a crap engine! Has anyone had a touring car and MT to comment on volume difference? I presume the traxxas is quite quiet (wooow look at those two words together) because its only a .15. The problem is i live in a realy quiet neighbourhood and the closest place to bash it outside of my area, would be far away. How hard are parts to get for the LST in the UK? Im living in the norwich and find the hobby stores round here only carry HPI products and nothing else really! I saw a video of the LST and it does look very impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamking Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 The problem is i live in a realy quiet neighbourhood and the closest place to bash it outside of my area, would be far away. Electric is for you then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salman Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 The lSt isnt that noisy..... Your neighbours get used to it.. Its a bit quiter than a Lawnmower...... Parts are easy, Microtech do them so do MSUK... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salman Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Btw, The Trx2.5 is Crap...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoclick Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 Yeah i know... But if there will be a new electric truck avilable by traxxas as an upgrade of the E-Maxx then i would prefer to buy the new version. Thing is all my cars; i have bought and within a month they have been discontinued because of a newer model! At least with a Savage or Revo or LST you know they will stay for quite a while. Also not sure about you lot but i have huge troubles finding parts for cars in the UK. All my LHS carry HPI and nothing else really. Adamking have you had any nitro cars b4 electric. Just i always hear about people moving from electric to nitro but very few moving from nitro to electric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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