Hey Monster Mike: Maxx CD

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

Mike please just keep this thing as simple as possible for the Maxx trucks, and specialized just for one design. We have been waiting for this setup for a long time.

Amen to that I'll be put mine on a custom build any way I'll make the chassis fit the mount.

[suicideneil]

Vandal. Must have been one heck of a crash, especially given that the motor is so low beneath the line of the shock towers.

[feistyacorn]

Looks sweet! How exactly does it mount to the G3R chassis? Could we see some top and bottom views?

Is it a new mount style or is it the emaxx center diff mount without the bottom plate? It would be cool if it was a universal mount that you could order with emaxx bottom plate or without gorillamaxx style. The gorillamaxx one could come with a drilling template or whatever is needed.

That sucks that you bent it. Hopefully you can get a replacement soon. Did Mike mention when he will mass produce?

[Arct1k]

Mass production as i mentioned is difficult - The mount attaches to the bottom chassis plate and is supported with the brace.

The issue if you have to drill your own chassis plate or sent it to mike (which then takes him a while to drill - 2 hours).

are we discussing the maxx or g3r or both?

[Arct1k]

This is the G3R but don't think a maxx would be much different - The shock position means the CD can be mounted more centrally in a maxx.

[_paralyzed_]

with the maxx placement isn't so critical. since you have to clearance the chassis anyway it doesn't matter where it ends up fore or aft. once the center diff is in make the shafts and away you go. Maybe I'm missing something, but I know I could easily swap mine out to any maxx. You could even use any aluminum maxx center skid as the baseplate and then drill 4 holes for the mount.

[Dafni]

You guys are bringing back some memories...

3 and a half years ago..... pre-truggy days, days of plastic spurs, LMT motors, BK controllers....

http://www.lsarc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=903



funny how I dubbed it "G3R" in those days, just because it had 3 diffs...

Daf

[Arct1k]

Interesting I was going G3R as Gorrillamaxx V3 Revo - Never thought of it because of three diffs :)

I guess its an antique... lol

[Dafni]

Originally Posted by Arct1k

Interesting I was going G3R as Gorrillamaxx V3 Revo - Never thought of it because of three diffs :)

I guess its an antique... lol

That was in the days of the G2, and the G2R was brand-new. Apparently I did not expect Gorillamaxx to come out with a V3... thought the nickname G3R was smart back then...

[ANGRY-ALIEN]

Originally Posted by Dafni

You guys are bringing back some memories...

3 and a half years ago..... pre-truggy days, days of plastic spurs, LMT motors, BK controllers....

http://www.lsarc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=903



funny how I dubbed it "G3R" in those days, just because it had 3 diffs...

Daf

Damn.... That setup looks so nice... Do you still drive? how does is handle in comparison to the stock drive train? I can't wait to get my Center Diff setup.

Alien

[Dafni]

Originally Posted by ANGRY-ALIEN

Damn.... That setup looks so nice... Do you still drive? how does is handle in comparison to the stock drive train? I can't wait to get my Center Diff setup.

Alien

Thanks.

Sure I am still driving. But now the truck has this setup, early slipperential
http://rc-dc.ch/gallery/displayimage.php?album=9&pos=5
browse the gallery to find the very same truck in his lawnmower configuration

I'd say it handles kinda like a revo truggy mix seriously, stock drive train is more of a basher thing, and the traxxas centerdiff solution is crappy IMO, so this seemed like an obvious thing to do back then. And yes, it significantly improved the handling on a track.

Thanks again

Daf

[ANGRY-ALIEN]

Sweet... I thought about that traxxas diff but it seemed a little silly to me. Nice to know you still throwing that thing around and having a good time too. What spur, pinion and KV combo are you using?

Alien

[Dafni]

Well, when I use it to tow around the lawnmower it sports a Lehner 1950/8, some serious 5S Lipos, a 12/40 gearing on the old-style slipperential, rolling on truggy diffs this gives me something like a whooping 15mph tops but boy, that thing got torque. Easily pulls me on a skateboard, uphill even, for as long as it gets grip...

For racing duties I used a 1950/6 and appropriate gearing, you know, 40-ish, depends...

Anyway, back to topic now. This direct drive setups got a whole new appeal with the introduction of Mikes new Slipperdiff this past season, amazing setup possibilities there. Cool and easy way to convert most anything to race-worthy BL setups.

[ANGRY-ALIEN]

Zeen... Thanks for the info. I know those LMTs will make some serious power with very little effort. .