MY first BL supermaxx conversion!

[t-maxxracer32]

hey guys i bought this supermaxx a while back http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=280095131181 and its just been sitting around forever. was going to convert it but never had the money...

just recently i boug this truck http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN:IT&ih=002 only for the lipos and i was going to sell the rest of the truck and get most of the money back...

then i realized.. that if i take the tranny and the BL components it should basically mount up with no mods to the t-maxx correct? its only an hv-maxx but i think it would still be insane on 4s lipos...

here are some pics of the start!!


most of the gas components have been taken off


will be taking everything off a little latr!!



o and here is a pic of the diffs.. will get more detailed pics in a bit

[suicideneil]

My man, that would indeed be a really cool idea. Take that Emaxx tranny, lock it in 2nd, bolt it onto the Supermaxx chassis (may require some minor modding, might not- you'll soon see), add some good battery straps/trays etc, and that'll be pretty much it. I did see the second max for sale a few weeks back & wondered who bought it in the end; now I know! The only issue really will be that the Supermaxx diffs will make the truck run backwards (emaxx diffs are set up to rotate in the opposite direction when you aplly throttle), so you will either need to flip the diffs, or mount the whole tranny backwards- either way is fine but the HvMaxx cannot be run in reverse like an XL etc. Check the centre shafts are the right length too, but they are easily tweaked.I think those are the only points to consider really, then you can flogg all the unwanted supermaxx bits like the engine, fuel tank etc, and sell the other emaxx as a roller. That should get you back at least $200-300 dollars.

Q. Can I/we get some pics of those Supermaxx diffs- they appear to be square which is very odd....

Edit: dont use those weird metal tower things- people tell me that they are designed to restrict the suspension travel, which leads to broken A-arms if you do any sort of jumping. Get a centre skid too, and sell the horrid blue body which is too long- yuk.

[crazyjr]

you will need to run the tranny backwards or flip the diffs, HV runs the same direction as the titans and will need either (turn tranny or flip diffs) to run right. Since yiou are putting the tranny in now it would be easier to do the tranny. Locking into 2nd is a good idea, 1st is not needed

[t-maxxracer32]

ya i think i will flip the tranny.. lol ALOT easier than taking apart everything to get to the diffs..

will take pics when i have time but my g/f is down in town so time is mostly spent with her!

[t-maxxracer32]

after most of the stuff is taken off..

[suicideneil]

You dont get much chassis for your money do you?! But I think thats the whole idea. The emaxx tranny should bolt in fine, but you will definately have to buy/build some proper battery trays for it. Those diffs are very weird, but being UE with 1/8 gears should make them indestructable with the HvMaxx- just be aware that on 14.4v you will want a gear ratio of between 25-30:1 overall, depending on weight, but that should be a pretty light truck when its finished~ 9-11lbs maybe.

Is that your GF in your avatar- I can see why you would want to spend alot of time with her.....

[crazyjr]

That's probably 7071 aluminum, which is incredibly strong for its weight,also very expensive

[t-maxxracer32]

lol i wouldnt know.. i didnt buy the stuff!!

and ya i noticed that too.. the chassis is pretty small... ill probably either put the battieres like on it's side vertically or stacked on top of each other... i am going to try and find some bl t-maxxes to see what kind of things they did.

o and ya that is my g/f lol.. she sais thanks for the compliment!! haha

[suicideneil]

Lucky man. I dont have a GF, but I built the Gmaxx as a subsitute....
Anyway, I have seen maybe one or two Tmaxxes with the stock chassis modified to become emaxxes, but that it the only real difference- the chassis & diff orientation. Im thinking some U channel alloy or CF would be good for battery mounts, or better still some clear polycarbonate so you can see the sexy chassis through the mount when the batts arent in place, whatever fits & is the right shape/size really.

[t-maxxracer32]

howabout some gorrilla maxx straps and call it good? lol... i will probably end up doing that then one day get some real battery trays.. haha

and ya... girlfreinds are espensive!! haha! definetly worth it though! well mine at least..
anyways, i will look over it more and see what are the optionsi canwork with.. im not too good at making custom things... i dont have enough patients... lol...

[t-maxxracer32]

a pic with the body and tires


i have never actually done my own conversion and now i understand why you guys do these!! they are so much fun! especially when you know its going to turn out awsome!! CANNOT wait till the stuff comes!!!!

i have a hyperion charger 125021 or w/e and temp guage for it in the mail thanks to RC!! (the member name RC)
i ordered a hyperion balancer off rc monster that should be here in a couple days
and tht e-maxx with the lipos and bl system/tranny for my supermaxx!!

WOW!!! i think i overspent some of my money!! haha! o well ill get around 300 back when i sell the e-maxx roller and the gas parts that came with the supermaxx!!!!!

At Least 300. Hey When Is A Good Time To Come Over To Day Fb Practive Gets Over At 10

[jnev]

It is actually the EOS1210i, lol.... 125021 is pretty close.:005:

[t-maxxracer32]

haha ya something like that! i didnt feel like researching it!!

one day ill know all the terms and say everything right! lol

[t-maxxracer32]

so i got the truck in! started taking apart and took some pics!!

my awsome wiring

after i installed the deans



will get some pics of how i might set up the batteries tomorow when i have some more time!