E-maxx Suspension

[SKiTZ]

What would be the ultimate set-up for the E-maxx with the traxxas big bores. I want it to sit low and handle well. I also want it to be able to handle at least a 10-12 foot drop. Is this even posible?

[neweuser]

Originally Posted by Procharged5.0

I don't doubt you. I've heard that the big bores were different.

Trinity HD Blue springs fit well and have a nice rate for the Emaxx.

What I did to make the springs fit snug, is I took the spring mount from the stock shock, trimmed the inside and fit it right around the Big Bore shock spring hold, I used the blue as well and they worked great. I just found that the UE shocks worked better for my needs.

[Procharged5.0]

Originally Posted by neweuser

What I did to make the springs fit snug, is I took the spring mount from the stock shock, trimmed the inside and fit it right around the Big Bore shock spring hold, I used the blue as well and they worked great. I just found that the UE shocks worked better for my needs.

Ditto!

I've done the same. I have (8) UE Supershocks on the truck and four in the toolbox with different oil for "quick changes" trackside. Might deceide to go with only (4) then I'll have (3) shock combos ready to rock at a moments notice. :027:

[neweuser]

Originally Posted by Procharged5.0

Ditto!

I've done the same. I have (8) UE Supershocks on the truck and four in the toolbox with different oil for "quick changes" trackside. Might deceide to go with only (4) then I'll have (3) shock combos ready to rock at a moments notice. :027:

You got a pic of your truck by chance?

[Procharged5.0]

Only parts of it. It's fully disassembled at the moment. All parts are being polished, trans is being upgraded, brushless will be installed (as soon as I make a decision and order it), etc.

Here are partial pics..........

[neweuser]

Originally Posted by Procharged5.0

Only parts of it. It's fully disassembled at the moment. All parts are being polished, trans is being upgraded, brushless will be installed (as soon as I make a decision and order it), etc.

Here are partial pics..........

looks good. What compound are you using for polishing?

[Procharged5.0]

No quick answer to that.

If the part starts out in great condition, like an out of the package UE or FLM part I polish with Tripoli on a Sisal wheel then with Jewelers rouge on a soft cloth wheel. I follow that up with hand polishing using Mothers Billet polish and/or Wizzard Polish and Wizzard polished metal protector.

If the metal is anodized, has scratches or deep pits the process starts differently but ends the same way.

[neweuser]

Originally Posted by Procharged5.0

No quick answer to that.

If the part starts out in great condition, like an out of the package UE or FLM part I polish with Tripoli on a Sisal wheel then with Jewelers rouge on a soft cloth wheel. I follow that up with hand polishing using Mothers Billet polish and/or Wizzard Polish and Wizzard polished metal protector.

If the metal is anodized, has scratches or deep pits the process starts differently but ends the same way.

The reason I ask is because I would like to polish my slipperential, and my FLM bulks, which come pretty dull. I would also like to do my x braces as well. It seems the 6061 aluminum is more likely to start dull, but would like a better finish on them. Would the Wizard polish and protector do me justice in this? My racer X comes polished, so that ain't so bad! But, I would like the rest to be shiny too! :027:
thanks Man!

[Procharged5.0]

I have an extensive and comprehensive assortment of "polishing tools" at home. I have 5 different compounds, more than a dozen polishing wheels from 3/8" dia up to 8" dia. Plus 6 different polishes, 11 grades of sandpaper (36g - 1000g), 3-grades of scotchbrite, bentchtop buffer w/ 1/2" mandrels, dozens of diferent grades & shapes of files, and numerous other things that escape my mind this morning. To polish things like the trans case and the bulks (both are a bitch to polish and time consuming) you need a wide assortment of materials & tools to do it successfully. I think the results of my work speak for themselves.

To start out though, go to your local homecenter , SEARS, or industrial hardware store and pick up ENCO polishing wheels and compounds. You can use a power drill but will need a way to secure the part without damaging it to polish it.

You can also locate a used motor, like from a dryer, mount it to a workbench and buy a 1/2" arbor adaptor. (1700-2500 rpm works well)Then you hold the part while you polish it.

Does any of this help????

[neweuser]

Originally Posted by Procharged5.0

I have an extensive and comprehensive assortment of "polishing tools" at home. I have 5 different compounds, more than a dozen polishing wheels from 3/8" dia up to 8" dia. Plus 6 different polishes, 11 grades of sandpaper (36g - 1000g), 3-grades of scotchbrite, bentchtop buffer w/ 1/2" mandrels, dozens of diferent grades & shapes of files, and numerous other things that escape my mind this morning. To polish things like the trans case and the bulks (both are a bitch to polish and time consuming) you need a wide assortment of materials & tools to do it successfully. I think the results of my work speak for themselves.

To start out though, go to your local homecenter , SEARS, or industrial hardware store and pick up ENCO polishing wheels and compounds. You can use a power drill but will need a way to secure the part without damaging it to polish it.

You can also locate a used motor, like from a dryer, mount it to a workbench and buy a 1/2" arbor adaptor. (1700-2500 rpm works well)Then you hold the part while you polish it.

Does any of this help????

Oh yeah, just need the idea and go from there is all. You did well! Thanks! I have dremmel for the small spaces too. But the wheels you get with it are cheap and weak IMO. But a nice buffer wheel would be good.

[Serum]

Neweuser;

About the springs;

The UE springs don't fit the bigbores directly.. I used the retainers of the normal maxx shocks. (they are a tad larger) works like a charm..

[Procharged5.0]

If you have more questions, feel free to ask. I've been polishing BMX bike parts, RC Car parts, and Full size racecar parts for 20+ years. (not to mentions plumbing fixtures, door knobs, strike plates, yada, yada, yada.)

Happy to help out!

[neweuser]

Originally Posted by Serum

Neweuser;

About the springs;

The UE springs don't fit the bigbores directly.. I used the retainers of the normal maxx shocks. (they are a tad larger) works like a charm..

Kind of the same concept I used with my stock shocks to my big bores. The big bores seem to have a smaller diameter on the shock body.
Where did you get the RPM pistons?

[neweuser]

Originally Posted by Procharged5.0

If you have more questions, feel free to ask. I've been polishing BMX bike parts, RC Car parts, and Full size racecar parts for 20+ years. (not to mentions plumbing fixtures, door knobs, strike plates, yada, yada, yada.)

Happy to help out!

I will, thanks!:018:

[Serum]

I got mine from towers.