E-Maxx Upgrade to BL
 

Hey guys,

I have read every thread in the pre sales forum and need some help before I drop a bunch of cash.

I want to run 12 – 14 cells
I usually do bashing/beating
Would like to keep up with stock Nitro T-maxx
I want fast, but I don’t need the fastest setup. A good combo of torque and speed would be nice.

Could you recommend a Lehner setup and a Feigao setup and tell me how it would stack up against the HV Maxx?

It sounds like an XL 2400 might work, but then I read about the 19 series…
There are a lot of options…

Current E-Maxx
RPM A-Arms & Towers
Aluminum Bulkheads
Aluminum Skids
MIP Wheels and Center CVDs
Lunsford Ti Turnbuckles
Proline Shocks
Trinity/Sanyo 3600 6 cell
I would like IB 4200 6 cell
3rd Stock Chassis – Looking to upgrade. Can the Gmaxx aluminum take a beating?

http://www.rustyonline.net/html/rc_video.html

the gorillamaxx chassis can take a good beating but if you plan on doing REALLY hard bashing i would go with the flm. also, i would go with something like a 8xl or maybe a 9xl wanderer motor with a 9920. for a heavy truck a lehne will tend to get a little hot. would will need a steel idler and a good slipper for brushless power.

Welcome Bigabike. The gorilla chassis is a great bahser chassis, i have the revo version and it can take a beating with the best of them. But if you want more ground clearance the FLM chassis is a good option as well. I'm not brushless yet but i am going with an XL as well. good luck with your truck and have fun.

Thanks Guys for the welcome, and the advice.

Is it me, or are there a lot of XLs in BL naming???

It seems that every brand has an XL model.

Feigao
Lehner
Wanderer
Hacker

Any reason why?

How does the Wanderer 8 or 9 xl compare to the HV Maxx?

XL is as it means extra largebut the sizes are different form make to make

a 8xl or 9xl would blow the hv-maxx away without a doubt. i have heard of people saying that the over all power was almost doubled.

Sweet!

Would I need a heat sink for the motor?
Would I need a fan for the controller?
What is the diff. between the a and 9 performance wisw?


Thanks! You guys have been a ton of help.

I take it you mean 8 and 9. The 9XL would be very slow on just 12-14cells, your best bet would be with the 8XL. 9XL is better for 18cells +

Welcom bigabike. I run the 9xl and it is alot better than the hv maxx. I had two hvmaxxes on a gmaxx chassis. The 9xl has more power than the 2. The 9xl on 12 cells is faster than stock with stock gearing and get a longer run time as well. The real thing is you can put more cells on it. I have run up to 18 cells with no problems. 25-30 min runtime on gp3700 18cells. the lehner basic xl is a smaller motor than the hacker feigao and wander version.

How many cells are you planning on running and what up grades are on you truck driveline wise.

Well, so far you have an ok basher, i like the song in the vid (by thornley -clever-) You should go with the 8xl on 12-14 cells as everyone says, and cvds are a must once you go BL. Looks like you had fun!

Hi,

Thanks for the response! 12 to 14 cells for now.

MIP Center CVD

Tranny, Pinion and spur stock for now. I think I want 70, 14 Metal. I was going to go with RR before I read this site. How do you think this gearing would be? I have no idea if it would be any good. I got it off the novak site for the HV Maxx.

Video was a lot of fun. We usually run them until we break something major like a chassis. My buddy got the dynamite chassis to repair his. I'll see it Thursday. I still haven't decided on what chassis I want. I'm leaning towards the FLM right now.

I am confused about some terminology.

Does:

Spur Gear = Slipper Cluch (At least the cog portion)?
Pinion = Gear next to slipper clutch?
Pinion = Pinion in the differential

Thanks!

Spur Gear = the big gear thats in the middle
Pinion = Gear on the motor(s)
Pinion = I think this is in the diff(?)

yes the pinion in the diff is the input gear and the bigger gear is the ring gear.

Thanks guys!
I will post my shopping list soon and see what you all think.

Mike - Can you take a look??? Others also please.
 

Details Name Unit Price Quantity Total Select
rrppinion 32 pitch, 1/8" bore pinions $3.50 $7.00
1/8" 32 pitch pinion size: - 15 tooth - -
AE_SHOCK_OIL Associated Silicone Shock Oil $3.99 $7.98
AE Shock Oil: - 50 wt - -
RCM03idler Hardened steel idler gear-Emaxx transmission $15.00 $15.00
e-maxx idler: - Idler gears/pair $10.00 $10.00
RCM01 RC-Monster Brushless Heatsink/clamp $24.99 $24.99
Heatsink: - "xl' size blue $12.00 $12.00
GMX04-CH-AL Gorilla Maxx G2 aluminum race chassis for traxxas emaxx $175.00 $175.00
BKWAND_XL BK Electronics Wanderer "XL" Brushless Motor $100.00 $100.00
wanderer xl wind: - 8xl - -
9920warrior Warrior 9920 Brushless Car Controller $205.00 $205.00
Grand Total: $556.97

Here is what I have so far.

I still need a slipper - brand & size recommendations please 15 tooth pinions.
I don't know what I need for the prewired 5.5 connectors - suggestions please.
Fan for controller???

These are out of stock - I may throw the LHS a bone.
G2 Motor Mount
Gmaxx single speed tranny

What are the shipping options?

Thanks everybody!!!

You don't really need a fan for the controller with the amount of cells you are going to run.

Eversince you're living on earth i don't think shipping is a big problem.

LOL

Thanks. No fan means on less thing to worry about!

I live in Southern California.

If you are planning to upgrade to the Strobe slipper, then the RRP pinion won't work, either. You may as well do it all at once(get a mod1 pinion and a Strobe).
I always recommend the chassis extension as well. It makes a nice difference in handling, though it does require a new, longer rear center drive shaft. You may end up needing some diff work as well(aluminum cups and cases at the minimum).
The single speeds are due back in stock any day, as are the motor mounts(I have a few folks waiting for the motor mounts actiually).
Welcome to the forums, too. :)