gmaxx or 1/8 scale?

I want to get a race truck but can't decide wether to just put so money into my emaxx or use that money to get a buggy/truggy?

[squeeforever]

In all honesty, it depends on how much money you plan on spending. Is your Maxx already BL? What hopups does it have?

nothing really. i have a set of 40 series crime fighters on wabash wheels.

[squeeforever]

Then it would really depend on how much you plan on spending. For the Maxx to be a good racer, you need a 3.3 setup, steel idlers in the tranny, beefed up diffs, BL, and a Gorillmaxx chassis.

[Patrick]

Originally Posted by squeeforever

Then it would really depend on how much you plan on spending. For the Maxx to be a good racer, you need a 3.3 setup, steel idlers in the tranny, beefed up diffs, BL, and a Gorillmaxx chassis.

Also a better servo, servo saver and shocks IMO.
I think that a lot of the things you need to uprade on the e-maxx will already be good enough out of the box on most of the 1/8th's (except for the brushless of course, and the rest of the electrics), so to me a 1/8th kinda makes more sence if you want it to be an all out racer, but I still like my e-maxx.

[captain harlock]

Sum up the costs of all the good beefy parts that you'll be spending on your Maxx and if they easily top $1000, I say pick up a Kyosho ST-R or a Mugen MBX-5T.
Mike can easily pick them up for ya with nice prices and pro mods.

I was kind of going towards the 1/8 scale. but then the next qustion comes up buggy or truggy?

[jnev]

Is the track you're going to race at really bumpy? If it is, then a truggy would be better for the increased ground clearance. Also think about how many people at you local track have each one.

I know that you already have the maxx, but since I put my muggy together, the buggy has been neglected. The truck is just a lot more fun to mess with. The conversion is also a bit easier with the truck because it's easier to fit a big battery under the body and the suspension carries the weight better.

[supralover72]

Originally Posted by 1bhutch

I was kind of going towards the 1/8 scale. but then the next qustion comes up buggy or truggy?

Truggy:
Pros:
Better rough track handling
Likes rougher terrain
growing class
more room for elecs

Cons:
Heavier
Costlier
growing class
not a buggy ;)

Buggy
Pros:
Sexiest
Bashable and trackable with people ALWAYS showing up to race (truggy too, but usually more people in the buggy class (here anyways))
Cost less
Faster with equal elecs

Cons:
Less rough track ability but still can take it
Less ability to run in grass if you bash
less room for elecs

That's just a short list with my opinions, but if you do that, it's easy to see which one you want more.

Right now i like the 8ight and the 8ight-t

what exactly would i need for the gmaxx?

[suicideneil]

Here is my shopping list from my completed truck:-

GORILLA MAXX PARTS BREAKDOWN

GORILLAMAXX G2 CHASSIS $185
CHASSIS EXTENSION KIT $42

REVO DRIVE SHAFTS (2) £7.99
REVO DRIVE SHAFTS (2) £7.99
REVO TOOLS £3.49
3.3 DIFFERENTIAL £13.99
3.3 DIFFERENTIAL £11.99
ALLOY STEERING BELLCRANKS £8.99
STEERING BLOCKS £6.99

STEERING BLOCKS £6.99

NEW T-MAXX BODY £20.99

F&R BODY POSTS £2.99

STAINLESS STEEL SCREW KIT £14.99

FLM FRONT BULKHEADS $36.95
FLM REAR BULKHEADS $36.95
INTEGY HEXES & PINS $15.95

GORILLAMAXX G3 RACE SKIDS $39.00

RPM WEAR PLATES $19.29
INTEGY MSR4 SHOCKS (8) $79.99
INTEGY GEARBOX COLLAR (2) $11.38
DAMPER OIL (4) $7.60
INTEGY BULKHEAD BRACE PAIR (2) $9.58
KIMBROUGH SERVO SAVER $6.29

SMALL ROD ENDS & HOLLOW BALLS £3.10
WHEEL NUTS £2.48

NYLON M3 SPACER £0.90

3.3 TURNBUCKLES £4.06

FLM SHOCKTOWERS (2) &
RC-MONSTER DOGBONES KIT £67.21

AXLE PINS (2) £1.60

UPPER 3.3 SUSPENSION ARMS (2) £11.44
LOWER 3.3 SUSPENSION ARMS (2) £10.20
HINGE PINS £5.59 (£1.00)

DUAL STEERING SERVO STUFF
KIMBROUGH SERVO SAVER $6.29
HITEC HS645MG SERVO $34.99
TRINITY XXTRA HEAVY SPRING SET T/E-MAXX (2) $8.59 ($68.95)

GPM STEERING BELLCRANKS £9.99 (£12.48)

Basically you need the chassis, suspension, BL motor system, alloy bulkheads, better diffs, CVDs, digital steering servo, better servo saver, some very good Nimh packs or lipos,.... well best bet is to look around the GorillaMaxx sub-forum and read up on what other people have used, but you are looking at the best part of $1500 for a complete setup.

G3 race chasis $300.00
fast lane Front and Rear Hybrid Bulks $140.00
racer x super shock kit (4 pack) $ 80.00
t-bonz cvs $70.00
brushless motor $300.00
esc $285.00
lipo $300.00
total $ 1375.00

[jnev]

Don't forget the actual diffs to go with the hybrid bulks.