G-Maxx Carbon Fiber Ground Up Build
 

Well I have been reading and learning from a lot of the members of this forum so I thought I would share the results. This is a ground up build and I picked a lot of parts based on what I read in the Forum. Thanks!

However, I also picked parts just because I liked them or because it was a "easier" so don't be too critical. :026:

Here is a list of parts:

Chassis / General
Gorillamaxx G2 X-Brace Carbon Fiber Chassis
Gorillamaxx Aluminum Motor Mount
Gorillamaxx Race Skip Plates
RPM Skid Plates
RPM Black Rear Step Bumper
RPM Black Front Bumper
RPM Shock Tower and Body Mounts
RPM Bulkhead Brace
Hardcore Racing Front and Rear Bulkheads
Traxxas Bumper Mounts
HexHeads AP Screws
Traxxas Receiver Box
Axial Diablo Body

Transmission
Gorillamaxx G1 Single Speed Conversion
Traxxas Output Shaft
Traxxas Input Shaft
Traxxas Output Gear 31T
Traxas Gear Box Halves and Idler Shaft
RC Monster Hardened Steel Idler Gear
Robinson Racing Slipper Kit 70T
Robinson Racing Pinion 12T
Traxxas Slipper Tension Spring

Differentials
Integy Gear Box Collar Silver
Integy Rear Gear Box Silver (Used 2 Rears - Long Story)
Traxxas Differential Gear Set
Maximizer Diff Cup Kit with Mod Robinson Gear

Engine, Driveline and Suspension
Novak HV Brushless System 4.5
Acer Racing Ceramic Nitride Bearing Kit
RPM A-Arms Black
RPM Axle Carriers w/Bearings
Proline Steering Kit and Servo Saver
Lunsford Racing Titanium Turnbuckle 1 3/4" For Steering
Traxxas Rod Ends Short w/ Hollow Balls
Lunsford Racing Titanium Combo Kit (TB and Pins)
MIP CVD Center Drive
MIP Shiny CVD Kit
Traxxas Big Bore Shocks
Traxxas Aluminum Caps Pivot Ball
Traxxas Aluminum Pivot Balls
Traxxas Wheel Hub and Axle Pins
Axial 8-Spoke Oversize Wheel
Pro-Line 40 Series Crime Fighter Tires

Electronics
Futuba 3PM FM w/ Receiver
Hitec HSC 5998 Servo
Dynamite 1/2 Aluminum Servo Arm Blue DYN2560
HPI Cap Head Screw for Servo

Here are the rest of the pictures.
 

For those more experienced, you will notice a mistake here. [Hint: I used more threadlock than nececcsary along the way on this build.]

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w36/HamMaxx/1.jpg

So here you will see front and read bumper mounts. However, I subsequently slightly modifed a front bumper mount and used it on the rear to get the body to fit closer to the bumper.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w36/HamMaxx/2.jpg

Pro-line steering kit worked out real well. And the Hitec HSC 5998 really turns the front much better than my stock one.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w36/HamMaxx/3.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w36/HamMaxx/4.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w36/HamMaxx/6.jpg

To get it neatly mounted and to use the GMAXX engine mount, I drilled holes and mounted the ESC just a little to the side. Then shortened the power wires to the motor.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w36/HamMaxx/7.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w36/HamMaxx/8.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w36/HamMaxx/10.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w36/HamMaxx/11.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w36/HamMaxx/9.jpg

I have tested it in the basement with some battery packs as I am waiting on some 7-cell side-by-side batteries. Boy is it smoother than my stock EMaxx. Going to change battery connections to Powerpoles and then I am done.

Now this may sound crazy, but I really enjoyed the build even though it took about 3 months all together...even crazier I'll probably list it on eBay so I can build something else. Again, THANKS to everyone that I learned from.

It really looks great. Don't feel wierd that you like building. I do too, as do most member here... which is why they enjoy doing conversions. :027:

Acer ceramics?

I hope I did not get you into this....:)

Nice ride!

please replace the stock tamiya connectors!

Hey, instead of selling it or parting it out, you should think how to make it an even greater rig( and you will surely enjoy the build up).

Acer Ceramics
 

No telling if it was you or not regarding the Acer bearings. I would not use the kit again on a ground up build like this since I had too many extra bearings left over since the Pro-line steering kit and RPM axle carriers came with bearings. Just one of those rookie mistakes. But I will be able to use most of the extra bearings in my stock EMaxx when needed.

Tamiya connectors
 

Yea going to replace with some Powerpoles I have, but just did not get it done before taking pictures. Already had problems on my other cars with Tamiya so want to replace all at once and that is a small project by itself.

very nice good luck on ebay!

you are right it took me around 3 months for my gorilla maxx e revo conversion.

Truck looks great. I had a question were did you buy your Lunsford Racing Titanium Turnbuckle 1 3/4 steering rod. And is it the perfect length. I want to buy that exact setup.

Thanks

Welcome to the forum Maxxpain

Welcome, Pain. Try to check out with Mike, he never fails anyone. Also, if you did not find it at his hand, you can directly buy from Lunsford.

very nice truck;i love carbon fiber:018: :018: :018: :018: :018: :018:
what's the body?

yeah nice truck..reminds me somewhat of my old e-maxx.