MBX5-T brushless, farewell maxx

[wallot]

My custom maxx is going to a friend. it was a tough decision as the truck got me into RC, but sice i started to race i have so many cars to take care of and not enough time tu run it. I probably tried everything there is to make my maxx completely bullet proof basher.


I am keeping all the electronics and it's going to my BCE MBX5-T as it is just too much work racing both nitro truggy and buggy. And buggies are more fun as there is much more competition.

Since Tekin RX8 is still not available - want to use 1700kv truggy combo. i will use Neu 1512 2050kv with MGM until i get hold of tekin.
With 46/12 gearing it should work ok as total gear reduction will be 17.63:1 and on my maxx i had 18:1 and neu had no issues to move it around when maxx was over 13lbs.
Mugen should be under 10lbs RTR with 5S lipo

Truck will have mbx5 buggy 2mm offset hubs as with standard truggy hubs it's just too wide for some technical tracks (over 1/2" wider than losit 8ight-t)

I got MBX6 shocks (they work incredibly well) on my mugen so it should do ok this racing season.

Slipperential will arrive on monday and once i got it I will put here few pictures as right now it's just a roller with only servo installed.

[nitrostarter]

Hmm... I dont think I would get rid of that Gmaxx chassis since they will become collectors items.....

Looks good tho!

[mkrusedc]

I am sorry to see you let it go. Yours was one of the first E-Maxxs that got me started modifing mine. Good luck.

Mark

[hootie7159]

check out stormer hobbies....there are 2 1700kv truggy combos left :)...or you can wait til mike has them in stock... as well ;)

[wallot]

My friend really wanted the chassis for couple months and i want to run all my cars not just sadly look at them that i dont have time to take them for a spin.

i'll rather buy the tekin from Mike

2mm offset buggy hubs, battery tray and pinions are on the way so the truck should be ready for race may 9th

[wallot]

mugen is all done.
1700kv tekin combo
5S hyperion 3300mah 35C/65C
slipperential
proline VTR tires
RTR ~4320g

will be switching to EC5 connectors as soon as they arrive.

[wallot]

new layout
ESC is screwed down
waiting for neu 1415 to replace tekin

[suicideneil]

Let us know how those 14xx series Neus compare to the usual 15xx we normally run.

[wallot]

got the motor today. it even has a flat spot on the shaft which is sweet.

[BL_RV0]

Have you had a chance to run it yet?

[wallot]

just on a stand.

it is not as smooth as MGM however for racing smooth enough.

first real run will be this saturday race.

[zeropointbug]

The 1415 has the same size rotor right?

Let us know how that thing performs!

[florianz]

how performs the tekin motor?

[wallot]

tekin is LAZY. it just does not have the punch I am used from my old Neu 1512 with MGM.
I have to be much harder on the throttle which makes it harder to control the truck. will let you know after the race how Neu works.

[suicideneil]

Cant increase the punch setting on the esc to make it abit zippier?