My Maxx Kicks Your Maxx's Ass Build

[pedeboi364]

^^^^^^^^link to bulkless?? ...(whatever that is) i like that idea!!

[_paralyzed_]

Originally Posted by pedeboi364

^^^^^^^^link to bulkless?? ...(whatever that is) i like that idea!!

Bulkless systems are out of stock, and way overpriced anyway. They were the best of the best. Fastlane Machines makes "combo bulks" which use the same idea. (combined diffs and bulkheads) The flm units are sold right here at RCM and I have never heard a complaint. Worth the money IMO.

[Krawlin]

Originally Posted by suicideneil

NewEra and GARC have the best Ti skids going, especially since HCR stopped selling them:

NewEra

GARC

Have you ever concidered a different design of 3906 chassis, like the FLM one, or the this one? With a motor that powerful onboard, I dont think the stockers will live too long each time...

Thanks, I will look into those skids as well.

And as for the East End Machining chassis, I have seen it before, its really nice, but I have seen pics of it, and its really thick, looks heavy.

Originally Posted by Procharged5.0

I was about to bust your chops on this one.

I have a E-Maxx build in progress worth over $3,000.00 including a Castle MMM, NEU 1515, and nearly a 100% UE Supermaxx parts list including VBS PRO bulkless.....



GOod luck with your build buddy...

Pro.

Thanks man!

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Bulkless systems are out of stock, and way overpriced anyway. They were the best of the best. Fastlane Machines makes "combo bulks" which use the same idea. (combined diffs and bulkheads) The flm units are sold right here at RCM and I have never heard a complaint. Worth the money IMO.

I actually have 1 complaint about them... I had to dremel the cases a bit to get my GH Racing shock towers to fit. Not a big deal, just annoying.

[Krawlin]

New update, got my 6.5mm bullet connectors soldered to my motor and ESC. Next step is shrink wrapping all of the connectors.

[_paralyzed_]

I actually have 1 complaint about them... I had to dremel the cases a bit to get my GH Racing shock towers to fit. Not a big deal, just annoying.

Same thing with rc solutions shock towers. But I dremeled the towers instead. I don't call it a complaint, just compatibility issues with different aftermarket suppliers.

The hardcore racing chassis was very similar to the east end maching unit, but had considerably more material and wasn't that bad on weight. I think with all the power you have you won't notice the extra weight. You will break the chassis at the bulkhead mounts. An extra little aluminum brace there could help.

[Procharged5.0]

http://www.unlimitedengineering.com/...ml?id=qVLmSEPd

Check out the link. "Victory Bulkless" IS THE upgrade for the maxx. Let me know what you think.

[Takedown]

Looks great chris. I see your wait on the medusa payed off!

[Krawlin]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

and it goes a lil' somethin like this!

Only problem with something like that is because the stock chassis is tub style all around, I would have to cut out a big piece up at the front and rear of the chassis to make a brace like that work. But a good idea none the less.

Originally Posted by Takedown

Looks great chris. I see your wait on the medusa payed off!

Thanks Ryan! Yeah, I can't wait to run it, hopefully I will be able to run it by Saturday.

[Takedown]

Bye bye MM... You need a stepped up ESC now.

[Krawlin]

Originally Posted by Takedown

Bye bye MM... You need a stepped up ESC now.

Hey, don't be pickin' on my MM. If it lasts 10 runs I will be happy and it will prove that it is one hell of an ESC.

[Krawlin]

Alright so I got everything installed and did a first run tonight.

There was 1 bug, otherwise it was amazing. After long bursts of full throttle, and sometimes after wheelies and such, and after long bursts of full throttle, when I would let off and it would coast, or even on take off, the ESC would turn off, and then turn back on again and go through its whole arming tone stuff. And I didn't even run use my extra capacitor board and the ESC was only warm to the touch and the motor was slightly warmer and the LiPo's seemed to be just above room temp. (They are 30C constant and 60C burst, two 2S 4000mAh, in series for 4S.)

It could be a loose connection, the on/off switch, or I am pulling too many amps through the ESC. I also have my cutoff set at 13.8volts (I know, I am paranoid), and my theory was that maybe the battery was dipping below cutoff voltage cause the ESC to shut off and then when the voltage recovered the ESC came back on. Not exactly sure what it is though. Does the MM have an overamp cutoff? Maybe my BEC is drawing too much, should I lower the voltage to like 5.5 volts on the BEC?

What do you guys think? I am going to eliminate my on/off switch, I checked the receiver plug to see if it was messed up or loose, and it was fine.


But other than that annoying problem, THIS THING IS A TOTAL BEAST!!! It has some crazy power, will wheelie (if it can get traction) at 3/4 throttle. Haven't tried it on pavement yet but I dont have much doubt that this thing could do a standing backflip on pavement. Its tons of fun and more speed and power than I expected!

[Krawlin]

I think it might be time for an MMM. Seems my MM has given up the ghost. When I plug the battery in and it turns on, it turns right back off, then on and does the tone, and it does that over and over and over and over. And I probably need an MMM anyway due to the size of the motor and the amps it pulls.

I have a used XXX-T with a bunch of upgrades that I can trade for a new MMM if anyone is interested BTW.

[Quattro 83]

Glad your enjoying your Emaxx, BUT had to comment on your inflammatory title "my emaxx kicks your emaxx's butt" I'm with SuicideNeil on this one!

Have you seen some of the members Emaxxes here? There are some seriously clued up individuals on this site, with seriously bling cars, and have been for years and years.

Seriously, unless your running full UE and Gmaxx parts with some mind blowing home made additions like centre diff etc, etc, you just can't say that, and even if you could, you just shouldn't!

For the record here's my 2 year old Emaxx conversion which I'd rate as very ordinary, and truth be told hardly gets used as my brushless Truggies and Buggies are more fun to drive.

[suicideneil]

Hmm, I would have said it was your LVC being set too high- 3.3v per cell is plenty high enough (13.2v total), but if the MM is now refusing to work once its armed, sounds like something important went pop inside. MMM it is then...

My friend put his new Medusa 36/70/2300 in my truck last night and it ran great. I am running a Mamba Max with a cap on 4s lipo. After 6-7 speed runs the motor was barley warm as was the esc. Oh and It is geared 23/64.