Ive only ran it on a 20x20ft square of concrete so far, but yeah, its a ton of fun! :thumbsup:

Well I have two of the 5800 brushless systems from novak and they run and perform flawless! The power is great,if this new HV system is as good as there other systems it should be great. I have one more question for you guys,I just picked this e-maxx up last week and plan to race it this year out side do you use the two speed or do you usually just keep it in one gear to race?

that seems to depend on many things. first is the track. if its a tight track, you may want to keep both gears, just because you can accelerate faster out of the turns, but if its pretty open, 2nd should be more then enough. also is drivability. I have the torpedo chassis, which means no more wheelies (even in first), but with the stock chassis, the truck is simply to easy to flip, so that would mean keeping it in 2nd just to keep the front end on the ground and being able to control it

Where we race, it's always 2nd gear.

Besides cost. The Hacker runs 5-7 mins with 1 motor (196 watts). Imagine how it cooks your battery if you hook up to of them?

My Wild Trinity (19 turns) has 65 Watt, makes it 130 total, and runs about 15 min.

Going to the Trinity Pro (17 turns) which have 113 Watts each for 226 total is alredy getting me down to 7 or 8 minutes on my 3000 NiMH no name batteries. But 400 Watts? I can't imagine that this runs long (besides that it certainly will shred all your internals, from motor shaft to wheel hub).

Nice it would be, though.

Does anybody have good details (power, torque, rpm over voltage, etc.)? Let me know.


Volker


"I have heard that one brushless motor is more powerfull than the two titan 550's put together. Imagine what two would do! the problem: cost.
2 BL motors and speed controls would run $500 easy. That's too much!"

I use my 2 gears, since my driving takes me off road and back on pavement, up the hills on dirt and back on the driveway for a nice jump.

I am even selling my JR Racing X3 digital radio and replaced it with a standard Traxxas, since the shift know on the standard is so much nicer (and I did not know how to effecitvely use all the digital settings stuff on the JR. Its on ebay right know).

Regarding your BS 5800: How do they compare in power (assuming you only have one motor installed) with the standard Titan 550 for example.
Low end torque, speed, batterielife, etc.? How much run time do you get out of your batterie set (size ?).

Let me know.

Volker


Well I have two of the 5800 brushless systems from novak and they run and perform flawless! The power is great,if this new HV system is as good as there other systems it should be great. I have one more question for you guys,I just picked this e-maxx up last week and plan to race it this year out side do you use the two speed or do you usually just keep it in one gear to race?

Are they fastER than the old ones? Do you know what has changed?
What gears are you running (standard is 18/64, or?)

Volker


New E-Maxxes are really fast!! The new one I got is soo much faster it's almost scary. I was pulling everybody on the straight and clearing the triples consistantly (even after 5.5min of running!) which is unheard of with an E-maxx. The only mod on the truck was the steering servo. It was so fast that my normal suspension set up wasn't working as well as it normally would, but needless to say, I'm Happy!

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/images/edit.gif is your friend.

If you can get enough cash for the JR, an airtronics MX3 works VERY well for emaxxs (I would know, I got one :) )

if you can afford to put 400 watts of power to the maxx, you should be able to afford a bulletproof maxx. heck, my drivetrain could stand a mild BL setup, but Im running stock titans and EVX with some cheap-o 3000s.

Thats what happened to me on the fist use of my 4 brand new 3000mAh NiMH packs.

Since it is cut very close to the pack, electric tape fix is not even easy to do, and makes it more difficult to get the wire past the post.

Any good ideas so far?

Volker


I am assuming you were either watching the e-maxx movie that had music or the one called "lighting". If so, those were the videos that influenced me to pick the E-maxx over the t-maxx or the lose xxxnt sport rtr. The only problem I have is that with my rocket packs, the battery tub cuts the wires close to the pack. Well, it only cuts the insulation, so I use electrical tape to fix it up. I'm worried it will short one day. Does anybody know if trinity still makes that battery repacking kit?

What do you like better on yoru Airtronics compared to the stock?
When usind the JR XR3, the only thing I like better was the voltage readout to tell me when it is time to get new AA in.

Let me know.

Volker


http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/images/edit.gif is your friend.

If you can get enough cash for the JR, an airtronics MX3 works VERY well for emaxxs (I would know, I got one :) )

if you can afford to put 400 watts of power to the maxx, you should be able to afford a bulletproof maxx. heck, my drivetrain could stand a mild BL setup, but Im running stock titans and EVX with some cheap-o 3000s.

I believe standard gearing is 18/66, but I Haven't counted the teeth on mine to say for sure. I don't know if they changed anything at all on new maxxes, I just know that my old one was OK and the new one is much faster. I couldn't even drive it right because of the extra speed, kind of a bummer, but cool at the same time!

What do you like better on yoru Airtronics compared to the stock?
When usind the JR XR3, the only thing I like better was the voltage readout to tell me when it is time to get new AA in.

Let me know.

Volker

My stock was a little glitchy, and the airtonics is just soo smooth, Ive only had it glitch once, and that was when another radio was on the same frequency. It has a toggle switch instead of the momentary on the XR3 so you can shift into 2nd and not have to keep your hand on it to stay in second. uh... its got a LCD so you can digitally set servo endpoints and 'idle' position. I dont know, its just much better then stock.. :thumbsup:

geeze, RPM arms and ACNCM bulks are tough. Just got in from a bash session and ran full speed into a piece of wood. only the left front wheel hit, but the maxx flew 180* around. both awsome and freaky! :freak:

Hello all, I am currently in the process of purchasing my first e-maxx,
but i am having some trouble with a few things, thanks in advance for any responses.

my questions:
1. do most of you prefer the elctronics that come with the kit?
I have some older electronics i really like, and i was wondering if they would work with the e-maxx. I have a futaba magnum jr. controller and a lrp f1 esc w\ reverse....would these work or not? (im worried about the 2batt, 2motor, shifting elements, these features made me think that i couldnt use my existing elec's....

2. i plan on purchasing a hefty amount of hop ups when i buy my e-maxx, and i like the old style kits that you have to build, would it be reasonable to just buy my hop-ups and then order every other part seperate (based on the parts list at traxxas.com) and then build my maxx myself, thus saving me from having "extra parts" that my hop-ups would replace, and allowing me to build the truck myself, or is this a ridiculous idea?

thanks again for any advice, im just getting back in to this hobby after a few years, and im really exited to join the ranks of all the E-maxxers out there, but im just not sure on which direction to take,...hmmm-thanks again

Quick answers for you:

1.Your electrics will not work in the EMAxx. Your ESC can't run both motors on 12 cells (2 packs). The Radio would work if you want to switch gears by hand... but you need a 3 channel radio for the servo to shift gears.

2. It will cost you at least twice as much $$$ to buy every part you would need to build a truck from scratch. It's much cheaper to just buy the truck, buy what hop-ups you want, and tear it down to replace parts. At least then you get to do some wrenching on it anyway.

Yup, those are the quick (and accurate) answers.

buying the "RTR" (no batts & charger, so it isnt really ready to run :rolleyes: ) would be the best deal. you get a radio and electronics that are good for running the maxx, and you can hop-up whatever seems fit.

bumpity.... :-)

Anyone know who sells dirt covers for maxx MIP CVDs? (booties, or whatever you want to call them)

*edit* changed my avatar (was taking up to much space) and I have 200 posts in this thread (how sad is that? lol )

grr... three post in a row. oh well, better to loose my rep then the emaxx thread :(

Traxxas has released yet another revision of the classis tmaxx with a new suspension style and (what looks like) some various aluminum parts. also has some tires that just might find their way onto my maxx :thumbsup:

the webpage is pretty graphic intesive, but then again I have 26.4k dial-up.....
http://www.traxxas.com/REVO/revo.htm

Don't have much to say... Sadly, my Maxx racing season is over. :(

I have reduced my gearing (14 pinion) on my emaxx, since the mini course I am running requires quick acceleration and torque.

I started with the standard gear, but ended up doing better in first than in second gear, but needed to shift on the faster parts.

12 and 13 pinion was just a little bit to short (or better: the Titan have enough torque to handle the 14 gear)

Now with the 14 and standard motors, I have found the best compromise.

When I get the Trinity motors back, I may have to change gear again (I assume the Trinity have higher rpm, but may lack the low end torque of the Titans).

Regarding the 5800 brushless: Are you running with one motor? Are they powerful enough? (If so, why is Novak coming selling now the HV system?)

Or in other words: were do you see the advantages of the new system (HV) over the 5800?

Volker

QUOTE=Joe Novak]Well I have two of the 5800 brushless systems from novak and they run and perform flawless! The power is great,if this new HV system is as good as there other systems it should be great. I have one more question for you guys,I just picked this e-maxx up last week and plan to race it this year out side do you use the two speed or do you usually just keep it in one gear to race?[/QUOTE]

The 5800 is not recommended for the E-maxx as a single motor, probably why Joe ran 2. The HV is made for 14 cell with a single motor.

Hey guys, stupid (maybe) question time. I know I remember somebody here had used the Pro-Line Maxx steering kit on their EMaxx. Ok here's the stupid question..........HOW? I'm sitting here with one all assembled and unless I'm doing something very wrong...it ain't gonna fit!

You have to dremel the chassis for the steering flat, so it has no extensions. The T-maxx chassis (what it is actually designed for) is a flat piece of aluminum where the steering mounts, you just need to have the E's chassis emulate that.

Tom......I'm assuming you even take the "rib" out underneith the 3/4" (approx.) standoffs then also? I have one shot at this or it's a new chassis for me! :(

Wait for another to answer that, I have seen vehicles with it done and have a good friend that has done it, but I have not done it myself to say the exact way to do it.

Just took a looksee at it again and it looks like I just have to whack off one of the "standoffs" for this to work. It comes with another standoff that would be used for the TMaxx. By using their supplied titanium tie rod, you need to cut off the opposite side (as looking at it from front, right) standoff however as the servo saver section of the steering kit needs to be located on the opposite side as the stock tie rod is located. This is off course unless you use the stock tie rod setup and then you could lop off the left side and use the stock rod. I'm going to hopefully dive into it tomorrow but if anybody else has any comments before I get started I'd appreciate it.

Well the conversion didn't go to bad. I guess the worst part was wondering if it was going to work! :) I did have to cut about 1/8" off both ends of the tie rod that comes with the kit because it was too long. Check out a few pics to see what needs done. Pretty straightforward though actually.

I had upgraded from the lousy 2055 servo (with factory servo saver) to the Hitec HS645MG. Since the factory servo saver did not fit (should it???) on the Hitec servo, I ordered and received the purple Hitec Servo Saver. I installed it, using the larger hole for mounting the steering linkage.

I now have problems with the steering response, it seems it is not returning to the neutral position, which makes driving impossible. I have NOT changed anything else (i.e. same servo, same linkage, etc.).

What might be causing the problem?

Should I use (or make) another mounting hole closer to the center of the servo saver? (right now, the link is NOT exactly perpendicular to the servo saver in neutral position, since the link point is on a larger radius than before).

Thanks.

Volker

I would say you might have a servosaver that the spring isn't strong enough to work correctly. Try a Kimbrough servosaver made for 1/8 scale gas cars. And no the factory servosaver probably would not fit a Hitec servo. They more than likely have a different spline number. Anybody know how many splines the Traxxas servos have?

Traxxas uses futaba style horns.

Thats a nice servo saver system there, OvalmanPA. Keep us updated on performance, I dont feel good about not running a servo saver in my maxx and have been looking at the proline (cheaper then UE) for the torpedo..

I've also got a bit of a servo saver problem. I've upgraded the traxxas unit to a heavy duty OFNA servo saver, and yesterday at RCX I found an XTM servo for $26. Its actually too powerful (175 oz-in of torque @4.8 volts). It is pretty much overpowering the servo saver I have right now. The steering response is very mushy and extremely slow. the servo save is slipping easily. I could just get an aluminum servo horn, but that would put a lot of stress on the rest of the steering system. any ideas?

Try one of the Kimbroughs. I have no idea what the OFNAs are like but the Kimbrough has one heavy butt spring in it.

Ok thanks, I'll have to check that out.

What color is the Kim one
I have a grey looking one and was wondering if that was it

I run the black Kimbrough made for 1/8 scales, I have zero problems with it.

What color is the Kim one
I have a grey looking one and was wondering if that was it
This one is black in color.

I found an XTM servo for $26. Its actually too powerful (175 oz-in of torque @4.8 volts).
If you're using the stock Traxxas radio (without steering endpoint adjustment), you might want to use a hole on the servo horn (or servo saver) that is a little closer to the output spline. This will reduce the overall steering throw. That way you won't tear the steering system to bits by pushing it too far right or left.

Rick R.

Are we losing interest? No posts since 4/27?? I know mine has been parked with the exception of the 2 runs I put on it a week ago in practice.

ok ya'll I gotta couple questions. Has anyone here had to send in their evx to be fixed? If so what was the cost. (2nd) are there any other esc's besides the evx that will work in the emaxx? I think mine is fixable but just in case I want to have a back up plan. otherwise it is so long emaxx. any help on this would be apprec.
thanks

I sent mine in for repair, it took 2 weeks and I think $25.00 There is a super e-truck by m-tronics no experience with it. I'm using 2 duratrax streaks in mine. no reverse though.

When I sent in my EVX they repaired it free of charge, even though I changed all the plugs. I believe this is just the first time you send it in (or I just got really lucky).

Ive been runnin the maxx once or twice a week now. No problems to speak of. Think I finally have the bulletproof maxx for stock power:roll:

I sent one in in January, it was $20.00. takes about 2 weeks. I think all they do is throw your aside to look at later and put another in the box to ship it back to you. I didn't get back the same unit I sent in, but it works great! I have heard of the M-troniks unit and checked into it thuroughly, it looks noce but runs about $140 to the $104 of the EVX, but the M-Troniks unit is waterproof!

hey guys thanks for the info. it helped me out a lot

wow, over a month and no new posts. well, good ol' smojoe will bump this thread back up.... :rolleyes:

so hows everyone's maxx been doing? There is a huge pile of dirt in my back yard from the koi pond thats going in, and that has been my jump for the last month or so. However, my charger decided to no longer detect batteries (even when they are plugged in) so the maxx has been collecting dust for about the last week and a half. This may or may not be good because all avalible money is currently going into my computer, so I have yet to send in the charger for repairs in fear of the bill. well, enough rambling, start talkin' maxx, guys!

Mines had 2 runs since March. Just no racing class for it during the summer. The next romp will probably be over the 4th of July weekend when I'm up north Camping. Gonna take my Maxx, the 'pede, & the Mini-T.

First race of the season for us last weekend. First time my truck had been out since last September! New Sporttrax tires hooked up pretty well and it seems like the new Pro-line steering kit works well too. Of course I tried not to run into anything to really find out how well it would work either. :)

grr.... I went back to look at the pics from when I was putting together my torpedo and the hosting site deleted them! worst of all, they didnt delete JB's pics!! (then again, I havent logged in or anything to the host site in a LONG time)

oh.... uhh.... bump :)

My maxx is patiently waiting for the next romp.

Had someone from the next class turn their radio on before I was off the track yesterday. The next thing I know my Maxx takes off through the pipe fence and into the creek running behind our track. I didn't want to keep using that VX12 anyway. :mad: