BL Torpedo Maxx project
 

Well I bought a Brushless XXX-4 and just couldn't believe the power and ease of running electrics. I was going to switch my MGT over to BL, but decided the weight of it wasn't worth doing. It was a heavy pig with all the FT and hopups on it. I have decided to do a BL E-maxx instead. After reading around on some of the forums I have come up with a list of what I wanted and started ordering up the parts.

I was going to go gorillamaxx, but decided I wanted something longer so that I can use the MGT bodies I already had and would be more stable with the BL. I am going to try and relocate the batteries to the underneath of the chassis.

Here is a list of what I have and what is currently on its way:

Bomp Proof Torpedo Chassis
Feigao 7XL with heatsink
BK Warrior 9920 Controller
ACNCM Aluminum Bulkheads
MIP CVD's
Titanium Hinge Pins
Titanium Turnbuckles
RPM Knuckles w/ Titanium Pillowballs
Maximizer Beadlocks w/ Losi Claw Tires
Novak XXTRA rx to go with my XS3
Proline Powerstroke Shocks
GP3300 7 Cell packs to be ran at 14cells
RPM Shock Towers
RPM A-Arms
Upgraded Tranny Gears
Aluminum Diff Cases w/ Maxximizer cups and RRP gears
RPM Bulkhead Braces
UE Gen. 4 steering setup

I will post pics as I put it together. Let me know if you guys see anything I need to add or if there are problems you guys have already come against with what I have listed. This is about my 15th project vehicle and can't wait to see the final product. I am still unsure of what gearing to run on this setup. I would like to throw some bowties on it and run it against my nitro buddies on the track.


eric@maxxbashers.com

Here ya go. Have a look at mine.
http://photobucket.com/albums/a184/nitrostarter/

Torpedo Chassis w/ bulkhead braces
BK18120 w/ PC fan and Feigao 9L
FLM Frt. Rr. Bulks
MIP CVD's all around. RcAlloys custom dogbone in center rear.
Stainless hingepins
Proline Suspension w/ Lunsford Turnbuckles
RPM Stablemaxx Titans w/ Bowties
Hitec aggressor 3-Ch radio
UE 6 Spyer diffs
Dace Wing MOunt Towers
GP3300's 7 cells
Rc Monster Idlers
UE SuperShocks (4)



Its a blast to run. Acceleration like crazy. I love my setup right now. But I'm undergeared. I'll be ordering some new gear soon. Should see faster top speeds.

AWWW!! DUDE!! u should of waited!!! u should have waited for that G-REvo!!!! The e-maxx will be the past once that conversion kit comes out!!

That will be project 16... LOL. I will probably sell this or probably trade for a buggy and start something else. Always happens.

nitrostarter, very nice setup. what gearing are you running on it now?

i would definately go with the Fastlane Front and Rear Hybrid Bulks

Right now I'm at 16/66. I should be at 18/66. However, I'm switching to a Strobe slipper assembly soon so I'll be gearing at 14 or 15/51.

Mike's getting me another body right now, hopefully I dont mess up the paint job so I can have something nice to show you guys.

I'll be putting a 1/8 scale wing on the back as soon as I can find some mounts. What do you guys think about those on trucks?

I have a gmaxx that is the same length as my monster gt. Is that what you want maxx basher.
As for reference I would not put the rpm knuckles on it. I would get a set aluminum knuckles.

This will explain.
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...light=knuckles

yeah, I wanted a longer chassis. I didn't think the g-maxx was extended? do you have the ext. on there front and rear to get that length?

yep It extends the gmaxx 60 mm 30 mm front 30 mm rear. The batteries are mounted low to. The hardest thing I found to make was the front skid plate.



Here is the thread. It is a little long.
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...5&pagenumber=1

Nitrostarter,

Wing's rock. They look awesome, protects the rear of the body in flip over's and help's to see which way the truck is going.

http://rcpics.rc-racingcars.com/dive...flamemaxx1.jpg


nbcaznmaster,

Your wrong there. Atleast for me. I'll never ever sell my baby, I like it allot and no other truck's gonna replace her.

yes, and as for the revo.

It doesn't has the nice stuff like UE at this moment...

So, there is a difference.

The g-maxx chassis can be extended in the rear to bring it to about 13.25" wheelbase with g-maxx parts. coolhand made the front extension himself.
I love the g-revo and all, but it will never replace my e-maxx either. Different trucks. The e-maxx is far more upgradeable as well.

I am glad to be known for something.

Same here, my Maxx is staying in my possession for as long as I can think.

MaxxBashers- Where are you getting that Torpedo chassis from? I didnt think BPP was still making them.

I got my torpedo chassis used. I looked all over and couldnt' find one and they weren't making them new anymore. Got lucky and found one fairly cheap.


coolhandcountry do you have pics of your truck up here somewhere?

I will get pics of mine up here soon.