tmaxx VS emaxx
 

Hi All,

Just ordered or should I say preordered a Brushless setup for my E-maxx truck. I am sure the minute I drop it in all types of things are going to break. I'll upgrade the parts as they break. But the first thought I had is to start building something that will be controllable with the power. 1st step pick a chassis. I have found a chassis that I am thinking about but it is listed as a tmaxx chassis.

What is the difference and how much effort/grief will it cause me if the bare chassis is a tmaxx and not a emaxx?

Highflier

Not a whole lot. You need to make battery hold down's(AE cup's) to hold down as much cell's as you want to run.

the t-maxx chassis is layed out differently, i don't know how differently but i do know it doesn't have a shifting servo slot, if you still use both speeds.

Where can I get AE cups? is it the two black things which you mount on the battery tray?

Keep in mind the transmission is different between the two chassis.

I am going to be using just 1 speed in the tranny so the servo is not a issue. (9xl and BK120 on 6s Mike has it on order for me.)

Since I will be using Lipo's the battery tray was going to have to be custom work anyways. So that is no big deal.

I guess that leaves 1 real concern. The mounting of the Transmission/motor ect. Any idea on how big a deal that could be?

Highflier

Do you have a pic of this new chassis? Some are easier than others. Pic would be great help.

i've seen it done, you might want to ask at the traxxas e-maxx forms

If you will be using an emaxx tranny you can use the stock e-maxx motor mount plate.

Here is a link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/T-Maxx-Extended-...ayphotohosting

Pretty darn expensive for a bare alum chassis. I'd even go for a flm emaxx chassis than that thing.

I wanted a 2-3" extended chassis. does FLM have one?

Highflier

no, i there theres is 1 inch but you can also run a ue extension like papa did. also, the e tranny would drop right in as they use the same bolt pattern because they use the same chassis braces.

The e-maxx tranny has the same mount holes as the t-maxx tranny, so it will bolt anywhere the t-maxx tranny would.

Well, I don't here anybody saying it will be to big of an issue and I do think that the 3" will help control some of the power. I tihink I will get one and start with some basic stuff, TPM arms and stuff.

Highflier