E-Maxx/Revo - wow they are big.
 

Alright - I admit this may be a little lame, but I was just at the LHS today (don't get there to often as generally they don't carry the higher quality brushless that is predominant around here) and got to talking with the owner and checked out the E-Maxx, Revo, and Revo platinum.

I have to say they are all very high quality looking for RTR, but for some reason I was surprised how big the E-Maxx is.

I am no longer surprised at why people are frying their batteries trying to run this thing. That is a really big truck for two NiMH stick packs. I wouldn't even consider running that truck on less that 6S - and probably the same for the upcoming e-revo. Might even prefer to go up to 8S to keep the current low.

Also got a look at the 8T - very nice layout!

I don't have any problems running my Revo on a 4S from TrueRC. The motor is the main heat producer.

Curious - what motor are you running?

That was my main concern - there are batteries up to the task on 4S, but it seems like a motor would get pretty hot on the current required to move something that big around.

I'm running a Feigao 9XL geared at like 21/64 or 24/64. I can't remember for sure. It really runs pretty hot, though. I'd love to go with 6S, but it wasn't in my budget at the time.

My E-Maxx on 4s TrakPowers with a Neu 1515 1y runs fine. It actually feels a little slow. No heat problems.

Thats a reason to gear up if I ever heard one! :)

I run a new emaxx on 4s (2 trakpowers) with a mm and a plett maxximum. Not sure on the gearing, think it is 20/65. Mine runs around 40mph and has plenty of power, temps are not to bad, maybe 160 on the motor and 140 on the esc.

I could but stock a larger pinion won't fit with out dremeling the motor plate or motor fins.

Cool - good to hear so may people running with good success on 4S.

I think I am a little tainted as my last 4S experience was with the MaxAmps packs, which have since been aggressively sold. ;)

Still have the 1512 2.5d, so maybe I'll have to give that another try on 4S with some batter packs and see what happens -

I too have no problems running a big vehicle on 4S. My Jammin CRT runs a 1515/1y on 4S (2 x 2S Trakpower Packs) without breaking a sweat.

4s in the 3905 is nice imo.

bye
rhylsadar

http://www.jaeser.org/~beat/images/2...imaxx_(26).jpg

Hey! That's a very nice setup you have there!

What controller is that?

I sure like those gold bars

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL143.../295203998.jpg

Dang...I guess your running the smallest spur too then? Pull out the dremel I say :P

No need to touch the motor to put a bigger pinion on, just the motor plate. I know I've said something about this to you in another thread quite a while ago and I surprised you still haven't spent a whole 5 minutes with a dremel or even a small file to get your top end speed back after putting the 1/8th diffs in.
Get it done!:whip: :yes:

It is a nice setup. The controller is a schulze 18.97kw- seen it in one of his vids (unless its changed since then).

Gotta love Plettys.

Dude
 

Dude if you are surprized by the size of the E-Maxx and the Revo then you need to check out the XTM/MMT by global hobbies or the FireHammer by Duratrax. Now those are big rigs. Moving the Maxx's is easy if you use a Neu or a Big Maximum. Those Plettenbergs do look cool don't they?


I have to say they are all very high quality looking for RTR, but for some reason I was surprised how big the E-Maxx is.

jep size is relative. here a leopard buggy side to side with a savage (note: the savage is equal to the e maxx or slightly bigger).

http://www.jaeser.org/~beat/images/2...opard_(46).jpg

rhylsadar :angel:

I used to have a LST2, so I do know big. Just didn't think the E-Maxx would be that big because it's advertised on the Traxxas website as being a 1/10 truck.

I am very tempted by the E-Maxx, but I don't like the motor layout, they are seated very high. Going to hold out and wait for E-Revo and then give people a chance to play with them for a month or two and figure out the weak spots before I pick one up.

I want one :oh::oh:!!!!

Living in the city right now though so it is very impractical at the moment. In a year or two I will be back out in the burbs and something large will definitely be in the works.