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BL_RV0 · 08.09.2009, 02:43 PM

I used to have a poorly built t-maxx pro .15. Does that count? LOL
Also had plenty of other maxxes...

nitrostarter · 12:42 AM

Definitely agree! I bought my E-Maxx when they first came out. Narrow and slow. Then I added the Proline suspension kit which made the world of difference. Then came the 7-cell NiMh's and wow! The I added a BPP Torpedo chassis, no more wheelies. Then came a 9920/9L brushless, hello wheelies. Then I added aluminum, FLM bulks, UE diffs, UE EXT suspension, UE shocks, the works... Then I wanted a Revo, and I made a stupid deal that screwed me over!... And Now I wish I had it back....

Why did I ever sell it...

BL_RV0 · 08.10.2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nitrostarter

Definitely agree! I bought my E-Maxx when they first came out. Narrow and slow. Then I added the Proline suspension kit which made the world of difference. Then came the 7-cell NiMh's and wow! The I added a BPP Torpedo chassis, no more wheelies. Then came a 9920/9L brushless, hello wheelies. Then I added aluminum, FLM bulks, UE diffs, UE EXT suspension, UE shocks, the works... Then I wanted a Revo, and I made a stupid deal that screwed me over!... And Now I wish I had it back....

Why did I ever sell it...

I think we've all made a deal or 2 like that. Here was mine- I had a RTR BL MBX4RR, and a ARR BL ultra GTP . I traded each vehicle for a MGT, as I was planning a MGT 8x8 project. Well when I got the 2 MGTs one needed parts, and one was a poorly converted ARR BL MGT with a KB45. I scrapped the 8x8 idea, and started a 6x6 instead, never got anywhere with it, just made it a RTR nitro with some spare parts and traded it for a savage x. FAIL

SnoopMaxx · 08.10.2009, 12:43 PM

I still have my '01 3906

It wasn't until 4-5 month ago that I really started upgrading it
before that it was only tires/wheels and body changes

Ooh yeah and a ton of titans and gears

nitrostarter · 08.10.2009, 01:05 PM

Nice! I wish I had kept mine. I could have made 3 more from all the spares and takeoff parts I had. I really screwed myself on that revo trade...

Has anyone used 8ight rear shocks on their Maxx. I'm trying to find a good deal on a 3905 and I want to try and use some 8ight-t rear shock on all 4 corners. Any thoughts? They should fit right?

Chadworkz · 08.10.2009, 04:42 PM

I love my Maxxes! Well, they are Supermaxxes, but Maxxes none-the-less! :)

Kcaz25 · 08.11.2009, 03:58 PM

I've seen Losi 8 shocks they are a perfect size in terms of suspension action for using 4 but I probably need to cut a bit away from the arms so that they fit.

Does anybody know how durable a 4wd HPI Wheel King is? Its not for me but for a co-workers 7yr old son.

SnoopMaxx · 08.12.2009, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kcaz25

Does anybody know how durable a 4wd HPI Wheel King is? Its not for me but for a co-workers 7yr old son.

It's perfect for a 7 year old

but get the one with out electronics and find an old TQ/TQ3 radio on e-bay
And a waterproof ESC

A little hint:
Replace the HPI bearings on the pinion in the axle with Traxxas or similar high grade bearings

nitrostarter · 08.11.2009, 04:12 PM

Thats what I was thinking as well on the 8ight shock. I may have to clearance the arms to fit them. We'll see once I get one.

Chadworkz · 08.11.2009, 05:09 PM

The HPI WK is an excellent truck, and very durable, especially for a 7 year old kid...he will love the wheelies!

Bondonutz · 08.12.2009, 06:50 AM

+1 on the WK for a first timer RC. Durable as all hell and lots O fun !
Even the experienced RCer will enjoy the simplicity and charm of the WK.

Kcaz25 · 08.13.2009, 10:10 AM

Thanx for the tips guys! I've got some of the electronics left over from other things so that sounds great! The WK it is then!

I had a good 25 runs in with only a broken lower arm due to a previous crash that has now been fixed, so it shouldn't happen as easily anymore. Bottom line, I'm having a great time with it, video soon...

Chadworkz · 02:24 PM

WooHoo! Guess what I just got?

A brand spanking New-In-Package Gorillamaxx G1 single-speed conversion kit, for just $42.99 shipped!

I have been trying to find one of these for what seems like forever now, and I finally came across one! And as if being NIP wasn't good enough, it also had a BIN of only $42.99 with free shipping, and that was just icing on the already very delicious cake! I went ahead and bought it right then! Man, I haven't been this excited about an RC part since the last time I finally found a NIB version of one of my very first real RC cars!

I had been using the typical search terms of "gorillamaxx", "gorilla maxx", and had even tried a few misspelled terms like "gorilamaxx", "gorilamax", and "gorila maxx", but none of them ever turned up what I was looking for. Well, for some reason, last night I tried the different misspelled search term "gorila max", and BAM...not just one conversion kit, but two of them! One was a NIP kit (the one I bought using BIN) and the other was a kit that had already been installed on a transmission, and included the G1 kit, plastic transmission half-case, stock gears, drive-cups, motor plate, and motor cover! Plus, it had never been used, just installed on a shelf-queen and never driven. I bid on it, but it quickly went up to over $120, and since I had just bought a NIP one, I had no need to bid any higher than that.

Anyway, I am so excited, and I will be using this thread as a guide to get it working silky-smooth. I haven't decided if I want to run a stock plastic half-case, or if I want to run an aluminum half-case.

suicideneil · 08.15.2009, 02:30 PM

Plastic halfcase is fine, all I would do is use longer mounting bolts where possible with nyloc nuts on the other end to mount the tranny to the chassis rails, stops it getting ripped out the truck in a violent crash.

Chadworkz · 08.15.2009, 02:42 PM

I prefer to run Tony's threaded brass inserts in my transmission mounting holes! ;)