MAXXler Prototype(pics)...headed for SMALL production run NOW!

[plettenbergs]

when i have 15 maxxlers sitting on a table assembled we will see about!

I WILL SAY THIS AGAIN:this is just for fun!...i dont race,i just kick around my yard with my trucks!

I have driven the original and it kicked ars!

[feistyacorn]

I would have to guess that most of the people that buy this chassis would use it for a little action here and there, but mostly show. It wouldnt be anyones main truck for sure. I have a cheeper truck for the bash action!

[JERRY2KONE]

There is no need to bash someones idea just because you do not like or agree with their setup. Its obvious that no matter what the vehicle there are going to be haters and na sayers who will crticize its sale. If you look back over the years there have been many R/C toys that have not gone over big in the way of performance and/or design, but they still sold like hotcakes. This may or may not be the best performing vehicle available right now, but it is an inovation that is very limited in availablility. If you want it great, if not then don't purchase one. I think it will be a pretty fun vehicle to have in our collection. Just my 2 cents.

[suicideneil]

The way I see it is this:

Having the motor and diff / slipper unit mounted up front wont make the blindest bit of difference- all you are doing is shifting a few hundred grams of weight ( at most ) a few inches forwards; when you put 1.5-3 HP through the truck its still gonna pull wheelies and do standing backflips all the same...

As for it not being for racing- I think the chassis will be perfectly raceable, its no weaker or worse designed than a GorillaMaxx chassis, infact its better as its narrower and has a lower center of gravity due to the transmission design; so long as 6063 or better aluminium is used Im sure it'll be a race winner- just needs a good driver

[plettenbergs]

well put...your check is in the mil!!

[Rivermaxx]

All I was doing was stating the obviouse and my opinion. For $400 I would expect it to perform as should you guys. I disagree with you neil as far as the placement of the center diff and motor. Like I said before it is a nice looking setup and if it was designed a little different I would be all over it. Its not like it couldnt of been done when he was reverse engineering it. Most likely it would of cost nothing more. I would put my $179 chassi g4maxx up against the $400 maxxler chassis any day.

[plettenbergs]

that is a good idea River...i will look into that for the second run...it could be moved forward a little as long as it was not be too close to the steering rack!!...i am trying to keep costs down and get the thing completed,"MY PAPPY SAID"if it aint broke dont fix it,IF IT BRAKES,get some duck tape"

[lincpimp]

Battery placement is more critical than anything else. If you put the batteries in the back and the motor up front you would have a wheely monster...

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by plettenbergs

Thanks linc...I could never locate the original clutch parts so we made a better one!...I will stick to our original deal....you will get one of the first for TESTING(wink wink)

hey JERRY,this will shut them haters up!!

My maxx parts are lonely and want a chassis to play with... So is my plett...

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by Rivermaxx

All I was doing was stating the obviouse and my opinion. For $400 I would expect it to perform as should you guys. I disagree with you neil as far as the placement of the center diff and motor. Like I said before it is a nice looking setup and if it was designed a little different I would be all over it. Its not like it couldnt of been done when he was reverse engineering it. Most likely it would of cost nothing more. I would put my $179 chassi g4maxx up against the $400 maxxler chassis any day.

For $179 you received a chassis and top plate, correct? This project kit is a little bit more involved than that. Maybe you have not been following this from the very begining Beau, but he is not only supplying the chassis, but also the center diff mount, slipper/clutch, and one or two other items with this kit, which you had to acquire on your own. Plus the fact that this unit provides better options for battery placement. In fact this setup leaves things open to the imagination for individual setup designs. So comparing the G4Maxx really is not a fair way to make your case as far as value is concerned. Sure it is still a Maxx truck no matter how you slice it, and $400 may even be a little bit steap compared to some, but we have no idea what this is costing Matt to reproduce. We all know that CNC work is not cheap by any means. Plus as far as I am concerned he deserves a little something for making a few improvements to the original design, which had some really weak areas on the chassis. UE Lightning chassis's are selling for $800 and even though we may not agree with that people are still paying out that much, because that is what they want. People have been waiting for 2 years, and want this Maxxler chassis whether you believe in it or not.

[George16]

Jerry, your box is full.

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by George16

Jerry, your box is full.

There is room now.

[feistyacorn]

Any more pics that we can drool over plettenbergs??? Why the red or blue carbon fiber? I like black CF too! I think that selling some of my extra maxx parts to get cash for this chassis is a necessity now.

[Kcaz25]

Yeah I agree with Jerry, Neil, and James. The people interested in this know what they are getting into. They don't need you to educate them River. Tons of popular trucks have similar placements. This is one of the best if not the best E-Maxx chassis available for various reasons. I would request one if I didn't just build a BL Mutant.

[moogenite]

Everything without center diff is wheely king at these power levels.

Doesn't matter how its balanced.

Forgot to say, its AWESOME