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The Supershocks are easy to mount, spare parts are included to mount another shock, that's cool !
Before : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070795B.jpg After : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070802B.jpg vs. Big Bore : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070804B.jpg I used 2 caster spacers between the tower and the standoffs, and some spacers included with the Supershocks at the bottom of the shocks to have them vertical : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070809B.jpg And good news, the shocks don't rub against the stock driveshafts ! I wanted to test the ejector pins used by george16 because I'm fed up bending Lunsford hinge pins (lower ones). I needed a good bolt cutter to cut these pins ! Here is the result : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070815B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070817B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070818B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070819B.jpg Given that my tools are really basic I can't do what george16 did so I wedged the pins thanks to their head and the bumper mounts. I can't do that with the front lower pins so I kept the Lunsford ones. I bought the Lunsford 4x115mm titanium turnbuckles to replace the Traxxas optional 5141A toe links, I didn't like the space between the rod end and the bottom of the threaded portion of the latter (aesthetic concern yes). So don't worry the Traxxas ones are great ! |
Some pics of the build :
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070824B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070823B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070829B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070807B.jpg I can't reassemble my maxx right now I need the bellcrank posts I broke during the last session. I will soon receive them with my ProTek 2s 50C lipo packs for my ERBE. Last pics next weekend ! |
Great Popoxx!
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Looking great, cant believe how much time & $$ has gone into this build.
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But I'm done with my E-Maxx, my leisure time is now really limited with my first job. Now I prefer running my MTs rather than testing options. I hope this final version will be the good one ! |
Here is the final version of my E-Maxx :party: !! Of course I need to test the new upgrades (Supershocks, KnuckleHeads and Plastixs ejector pins) but I hope they'll perform great I don't want to spend more money in that MT !
I lowered the height of my maxx to avoid destroying the shocks during big jumps, but normally the Supershocks overcome everything aren't they !? :whistle: "Some" pics now : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070883B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070848B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070849B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070878B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070877B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070875B.jpg |
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070859B.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070856B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070853B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070860B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070852B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070901B.jpg It's time to bash ! Finger crossed :neutral::mdr: |
I love my new E-Maxx :party:
I did 2 bashing sessions this weekend. I didn't break something despite all the jumps !! I used my Turnigy LiFe packs for the 1st session, they were already puffed before the session (I stored them 3 months almost fully charged after the last really short session, they didn't like that...), and after the session it was worst so I threw them in the garbage... I used them maybe 3 times :whip: So for the 2nd session I used the ProTek 2s 50C 5600mAh packs (Link) that I bought for my ERBE. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070832B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1070833B.jpg They are great ! With a 65/22 FGR I get 30' runtime (almost non stop) and good temps. As they are lighter than my 3s LiFe packs I didn't notice a huge difference regarding power and handling. So I keep this 4s setup I like it a lot ! And the transmission suffers less :happy: It was a pleasure to run my E-Maxx ! I wish I feel that everytime ! :yipi: Can't wait my vacation at the end of the month ! |
So you like the Supershocks?? Good stuff! Will we get a review. I like the new look and batteries. Its a shame you had to throw the others out.
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ViDEo viDEo ViDeO vidEO
!! New vid !! :yipi:
Back from holidays in Brittany with an express rock-crawling vid ! It's perfect to fall asleep quickly :mdr: : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg3J48kZIYk. My summer workstation was really cool : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080026B.jpg And my monsters were really wise :angel: : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080050B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080049B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080055B.jpg My maxx isn't the most appropriate RC car for rock-crawling (stiff springs, low height, sensored BL system...) but it was a pleasure to drive it in my favourite region :happy: I confirm that my ProTek lipo packs are really really great ! But I'm not happy with my Imex tires. As they are inelastic they often pop out the beadlocks, and the rubber isn't very sturdy. So as soon as I damage them I will buy Proline Masher tires, the best MT tires ! I will make a real bashing vid in September don't worry :lol: Note : don't forget a big bottle of WD-40 when you drive near sand/sea :oops: |
How do you like the Super shocks?
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You're insistent Zack :lol:
I like them ! No, I love them :love: Otherwise I need to do more big bashing sessions but so far they hold out everything. The shafts are big, the plastic components are sturdy, and with the UE towers my suspension setup is perfect ! |
Great build! I love the black anodizing. I hate all the red and blue stuff thats on the market... I was happy to see GH start to make orange stuff for my MERV.
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Nice build, allways great to see that I ain't the only one with a passion for the e-maxx.
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I LOVE the E-Maxx :love:
Obsolete chassis design, lots of weak points, but I can't get rid of it :lol: Your racermaxx looks good, I need one of these new 3908 bodies ! |
New body !
I did it, I bought a 3908 body :happy: It looks better than the 3905 one IMO.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080139B.jpg The rear is wider, the "trunk" is longer and the look is more aggressive I like that ! http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080149B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080150B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080151B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080152B.jpg |
What's new under the body ? (nothing special :oops:)
- I replaced the RPM axle carriers by the stock ones to test them. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080137B.jpg I hope the built-in steel rings are effective because this area is fragile, look at my RPM carriers : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080106B.jpg - I added HPI washers between the axle carrier and the wheel hub to reduce the slop (it's not my idea but I didn't find the thread where I found that :whistle:) : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080126B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080129B.jpg - Mashers for the win ! :happy: IMEX Swamp Dawg are too heavy and don't work well with Maximizer beadlocks (they often pop out it's really irritating...). http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080153B.jpg Next step : VIDEO ! I hope soon... |
Looking good, I dig the Brushless body too. Can you let us know about the Protek packs, I have been eying them, but haven't really known or read anything from someone with them.
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oops sorry, didn't read close enough, I just saw your comments under the pics of them.
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I didn't run my maxx since my summer vacations :oops: But I'm tuning it perfectly for the next session (I hope soon...).
- I replaced the Traxxas drive cups (not sturdy enough for my driving style + lipo setup) by HPI ones : http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6276&search=Go (add this if you want to use them). Theoretically they are excellent ! http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080161B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080163B.jpg - I dismantled all my wheels & tires to tape them and to balance them with the HPP wheel balancer. I've never used such a tool but I wanted to try. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080174B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080177B.jpg Beautiful and top notch kit with all the info required, as usual with HPP :happy: I noticed all my foams were worn down on the outer side : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080164B.jpg (Left : used. Right : new). The other side isn't as worn but it's not better. So I will tape my Masher tires to avoid that. I ordered new foams and next week if I can I will tape and balance my Mashers. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080180B.jpg |
My maxx looks like this currently :
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080172B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080169B.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080144B.jpg I weighed it, here are the results FYI : - Body + Clips : 156g (0.34 lb) - Protek Lipo : 310g*2 = 590g (1.30 lb) - Mashers tires + Maximizer rims : 1385g (3.05 lb) - E-Maxx chassis : 3785g (8.34 lb) Total w/o lipo : 5326g (11.74 lb) Total w/ lipo : 5916g (13.04 lb). To be continued... |
Here is my next upgrade :mdr: :
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../Shooting2.jpg It's the new HPP wheel hub, soon available. No more slope normally ! I will test it soon :yes: (I will post pics at least, my maxx hates winter...). I'm not really worried by the slight axial slope (look at my driving style...) but I want the best for my maxx :party: |
Nice thread. I'm down a similar path of buying too much stuff to try out what works for me.
Trying to figure out if I can buy HPP parts from a US dealer somewhere... |
wow POP!, great truck man. seriously love the maxx. that thing is beast :D
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I finally found the time to install the HPP wheel hubs ! :yipi:
Here is the idea : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../Shooting2.jpg Here is the result, step by step (as usual !) : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x285/Popoxx/HUbs.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x285/Popoxx/One.jpg Washer, axle pin, thread lock. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x285/Popoxx/Two.jpg Hub. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...poxx/Three.jpg Center nut with grease. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x285/Popoxx/Four.jpg Wheel ! And tadaaa : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...x/Blackhub.jpg Bkack wheel nut. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...oxx/Aluhub.jpg Desanodized wheel nut. And of course, absolutely no slop :yes: To be honest, I only installed this wheel hub on my E-Revo (http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24654) for the moment, I want to compare the reliability of both wheel hubs (Traxxas vs HPP) before buying a new set for my maxx. |
I love my maxx :yipi:
My setup is perfect for bashing, I wanted to reassert it :lol: During the last session (sept or october I think) I landed on a rock and I bent one of my chassis brace : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1080890b.jpg And I lost one UE standoff : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...P1080894bb.jpg ^It's more problematic because I don't think UE sells them separately and it's hard to do business with Robin, he doesn't like shipping outside USA. I will try and if it doesn't work I find a home-made solution. Another thing I have to find are sturdy body posts/clips easy to replace and a solution to avoid breaking bodies every session... I have some ideas, I will post the results one day. These mods aren't the most exciting but the main upgrades have already been done ! Long life to E-Maxx :party: |
Now thats some hardcore bashing right there! Truck is looking good Popoxx.
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Thanks man ! I'm waiting spring to make some new vids !
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I'm always addicted don't worry :mdr: My maxx is almost fixed, I just need an UE shock standoff.
What's new ? : - Ejector pins : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1090621b.jpg I use Berger Tools pins now, this supplier can cut them to the length I need (3.06") and they are sturdier than the Plastixs pins I used before (I can't cut them with a bolt cutter !). The ejector pins can't move thanks to the bumper mounts and skidplate. "Plug and play" :) Front http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1090636b.jpg I can't replace the front lower hinge pins because of the shape of my skidplate. I keep using Lunsford hinge pins here. Rear http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1090635b.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1090627b.jpg - Chassis braces : I replaced the bent chassis brace with a new one and 1offrc anodized it (fast and great job). http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1090638b.jpg - Body posts : new ones from RC Raven : http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1090640b.jpg With HPI body clips (really hard to bend !). RC Raven nylon seems similar to RPM nylon so I hope these posts will hold out. UE posts included with the shock towers aren't a direct fit (they have to be cut/drilled, boring... :oops:). |
- Body protection : I cut pieces of lexan from a Parma clear lexan sheet (.030") to protect the body (clips always destroy the body holes during hard landings :whip:).
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1090642b.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1090646b.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x.../P1090645b.jpg Now I need time to test these mods. Last time I run my maxx was in September, 2011... :diablo: |
POPOX: I'm not sure which bellcrank posts you used, but I suggest you order a set from the UE Store...they are 7075-T6 Aluminum instead of the 6061-T6 that Traxxas uses, and are far stronger! They are the ones used in the UE Gen4 Servo-Saver, but will work in any Maxx Steering System!
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Thanks for the info Chad, I often bend these posts so it's a great idea :great:
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Anytime man, I had the same problem, but not anymore! :)
Sorry it took so long to reply...a drunk driver hit me a couple months ago, re-injuring my already broken back, putting me in the hospital for a while. |
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