my e-maxx 3905, the continuing mod...

[whitrzac]

I just picked up a used e-maxx 3905 from lincpimp...

I'v got a hobbycity brand 9l motor thats going to get me buy untill I get a tekin RX8/2250 truggy combo


the first desicion is shocks...

I was thinking a set of losi 8ight(4) instaid of the 8 stockers... are there any other cheap ones I should know about?

[squeeforever]

Not cheap, but Powerstrokes are the best.

[whitrzac]

Originally Posted by squeeforever

Not cheap, but Powerstrokes are the best.

just a lil more than I want to spend right now...

but there is a used set on flebay

[mkrusedc]

There are several options.

+1 on the Proline PowerStrokes if you can fine them. Sometimes you can still find they on EBay. There was a set on the UE forum for sale.

UE Supershocks, which are reworked Ofna shocks, but they are expensive also.

Your best option may be AE RC8 front shocks. They are readily available and fairly inexpensive.

[whitrzac]

Originally Posted by mkrusedc

There are several options.

+1 on the Proline PowerStrokes if you can fine them. Sometimes you can still find they on EBay. There was a set on the UE forum for sale.

UE Supershocks, which are reworked Ofna shocks, but they are expensive also.

Your best option may be AE RC8 front shocks. They are readily available and fairly inexpensive.

there are 5 different sets of powerstrokes on ebay right now... all under different spellings...


so most 1/8 buggy front shocks will work?


I here these things have diff probs, is there any cheaper why to beef them up without spending $100+??

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by whitrzac

there are 5 different sets of powerstrokes on ebay right now... all under different spellings...


so most 1/8 buggy front shocks will work?


I here these things have diff probs, is there any cheaper why to beef them up without spending $100+??

Just run the diffs as it, I doubt you will have issues unless you run giant/heavy wheels and tires...

[mkrusedc]

As linc said the 3905 diffs are pretty good with decent driving and appropriate tires. There are reports of problems but the majority of them are some combination of wrong gearing, big tires and bad drivings skills. The 3906 is a different story.

Oh, and yes most 1/8 scale front buggy shocks will fit.

[whitrzac]

Originally Posted by mkrusedc

As linc said the 3905 diffs are pretty good with decent driving and appropriate tires. There are reports of problems but the majority of them are some combination of wrong gearing, big tires and bad drivings skills. The 3906 is a different story.

Oh, and yes most 1/8 scale front buggy shocks will fit.

never had problems with my 3906 diffs...

but the driveshafts on the 3905 are twice the size they were on my 3606


off to find some buggy shocks...

[mkrusedc]

Then you should not have a problem because the 3905 diff is a basicaly a Revo spec diff.

[twisted8]

ive got power strokes on mine. love em.

[whitrzac]

but $130 for shocks??? :o

[twisted8]

Originally Posted by whitrzac

but $130 for shocks??? :o

you wouldn't believe me if i told ya how much i got mine for but about 100 is the going price.

[squeeforever]

I paid $130 for mine and it was a package deal that included the shocks, MIP/Proline CVDs, and Lunsford titanium turnbuckles. I regret selling em though...

[whitrzac]

still haven't found a decent set of shocks for it that I can afford...


I was origanaly planing on runing the 9l motor in this, but the RSpro sold so now I have a RX8/T2250 combo coming I think I may need to upgrade the rear diff, but IDK...

I'm thinking if I gear it for 45-50mph I should be good


still no body

[twisted8]

the diffs seem pretty strong on the new emaxxs.