It's alive!...And now i think i need a better slipper.

[gehweb87]

I just wanted to say hi and show you guys my truck. I'm running a novak HV-MAXX 6.5 pro(i run nimh batteries), KD motor mount, flux tranny, flux battery boxes, 3pm 2.4ghz radio(not in pics), 645mg servo, x radio box, and other then that its mostly stock. What upgrades do you guys think i may need, not shure how the stock diffs will hold up. What slippers you guys like?

[scarletboa]

kershaw designs has a nice cheap slipper clutch upgrade. if your diffs go out, get the x style bulkheads as they allow for much easier access to the diffs. your tires most likely have 14mm hexes. if i were you, i would epoxy the hex nut into the wheel BEFORE it strips and it should be fine. if you still have the stock metal rollbar, the x style rollbar would be better for bashing. if you end up upgrading to lipos, i suggest checking out hobbycity. their flightmax and turnigy batteries use the exact same cells. all the batteries they are are generally true to their ratings. i recommend the 2s 5000mah 20c turnigy packs for your setup. the best part is, they are only $20 each. you will notice a huge boost in performance. i have the turnigy 6s charger and it was the best rc-related $40 i have spent. it is very good for charging any type of battery. i even charged up a 1/1 car battery with it.

if you want more power or your motor burns up, i recommend the CC/NEU motor. it is a little pricey, but it is the best value for a motor at the moment. i use $45 KB motors, but i had to have kershawdesigns make me a custom mount for them as they are much bigger than most motors.
if you end up needing a new esc, nitrorcx.com has the EZrun 80a (highly underrated) 4s esc for only $50. they also have the EZrun 150a 6s esc for $100. i got the 150a for my savage.



hope this helps.

[gehweb87]

Thanks for the tip on the 14mm hex, I have had that same issue with my e-maxx. I will have to try epoxy, are 17mm or 23mm any better? I just got a savage 21 roller to build a 2nd savage, i was going to run a brushed setup(EVX-1 & Traxxas 550's from an e-maxx i sold as a roller) but that ez-run sounds great. Thanks for the info!

[suicideneil]

17 or 23mm would be a big improvement, just depends which particular rims and tyres take your fancy.

[scarletboa]

17mm is sufficient for most setups. the only time you would really need 23mm hex is when you have those crazy 8.5" jumbokong or rc4wd tires.

[gehweb87]

Can I use X bulks with 21 arms, also will the other new X stuff(skids, arms, up-rights....) fit the old 21/25 stuff.

Thanks for all the help

[scarletboa]

yes, it is all interchangeable.