Fastrax/GPM Alloy parts any good? - RC-Monster Forums

Rtsbasic · **Fastrax/GPM Alloy parts any good? -** 01.14.2006, 12:41 PM

Hi, I've just been offered an Emaxx as a roller for about $270. I was hoping if you guys could tell me if i'd be getting a good deal or not, and if the parts it has fitted are any good.

Basically, the whole thing is made of alloy. All the part are Fastrax, which I believe is rebranded GPM parts. The chassis is designed for upto 24 cells, I think its the original width not widemaxx. The diff housings, bulkheads, shock towers, arms, hubs, steering, everything is alloy. I'm not so sure this is a good thing but hey thats why I'm asking here :)

Its had very minimal use, I only to use it for only hard bashing - no real racing, so does this sound like a good deal, or should I bide my time and get one based on a different chassis?

Rtsbasic · 01.14.2006, 12:42 PM

Another pic..

Rtsbasic · 01.14.2006, 12:43 PM

And yet another..(the price does not include these wheels or the shell)

Serum · 01.14.2006, 12:56 PM

For that price, it is a fair deal, but GPM is not known for it's strength.

Rtsbasic · 01.14.2006, 01:38 PM

Thats what I'm concerned about..I can see myself ripping out half that alloy and replacing it with RPM arms, towers, bodyposts etc. But, in the UK, the price is good - a standard emaxx roller goes for only £40 or so less.

This is the chassis it has fitted..reckon it will hold up to abuse or is it just for "bling"?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Traxxas-E-Maxx-A...QQcmdZViewItem

Serum · 01.14.2006, 05:26 PM

Bling only.

Sylvester · 01.15.2006, 10:44 AM

For the money hes asking its a pretty good deal, you could always sell of all that junky aluminum and get yourself some real r/c parts!

coolhandcountry · 01.15.2006, 10:53 AM

it looks to be the narrow version. If that is the case It is not worth as much. JMO

Sylvester · 01.15.2006, 11:06 AM

Yea it is the narrower version.

Mattymaxx · 01.18.2006, 01:37 PM

thats the emqaxx out of rc car international isnt it!

lol

Famous!

Rtsbasic · 01.18.2006, 01:48 PM

It was originally built for a magazine yes. I've decided to instead bide my time till I either find a better one, or go for an E-zilla.

Nick · 01.18.2006, 02:19 PM

Only bling, GPM/Fastrax is heavy and soft but for $270 it's alright.

Rtsbasic · 01.18.2006, 02:28 PM

Thats the thing though, I don't like settling for "alright" kit, when much better stuff exists :)

Out of curiosity, how hard would it be, to use a flat or twin plate chassis with an Emaxx? Because I like making lexan parts, and have some 6mm lexan that would be great for a big chassis.

Thanks for your input guys.

01.27.2006, 03:11 AM

it's really a more trash for less cash kinda thing...

01.27.2006, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rtsbasic

Out of curiosity, how hard would it be, to use a flat or twin plate chassis with an Emaxx? Because I like making lexan parts, and have some 6mm lexan that would be great for a big chassis.

Making the metal chassis braces is the hard part. And if you don't make or buy metal chassis braces, you will have too much flex.