Is this an upgraded Traxxas Diff for Maxxes and Revos?

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Might take some custom fabbing, but this should do it.

What can be done to upgrade the stock E Revo diffs?

I'm seeing Aluminum Diff Cases and Cups. Do they really help that much?

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Might take some custom fabbing, but this should do it.

That was scary. I thought for sure you were going to post a pic of a Barca Lounger recliner chair. That is one nice looking BMW diff though.

[BrianG]

Well, the aluminum cups do flex less so they should save the spider gears. Shimming the ring/pinion perfectly can help those. Other than that, the best thing to use is probably Mike's 8th scale Revo diffs. Or, just use lots and lots of punch control.

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Well, the aluminum cups do flex less so they should save the spider gears. Shimming the ring/pinion perfectly can help those. Other than that, the best thing to use is probably Mike's 8th scale Revo diffs. Or, just use lots and lots of punch control.

Just checking. Did you mean to say (DONT FLEX). I know aluminum is a soft metal, but flex in a diff cup is hard to believe.

[Chadworkz]

Yea, I am glad we could work things out without a full-on internet war as well, like seems to happen a lot on other forums. You are a very cool person, as well as very knowledgeable, and I respect you more than to just treat you like anything less than an equal.

Every day I kick myself in the butt for selling my VBS a while back (both Ti & Al skids, jounces, & bumpers), but at the time I needed the money...now I am looking for another nice VBS set to buy, but they are getting harder and harder to find. I know where a complete brand-new kit for sale is, with Ti skids, jounces, bumpers, Ti hinge-pins, 8-Spiders, and shim kit, I am just trying to convince myself to drop the major coin for it ($2,500, but everything is still NIP)!

The SM that the VBS will go on is a full-blown Aluminum G2 Gorillamaxx UE Supermaxx that is 99% complete, it just needs a Brushless ESC & Motor (Tekin RX8/T8-1700kV/6S LiPo), and 98% of the parts on the truck are either brand-new or so like-new that they look brand-new! All of the important parts are brand-new/like-new, such as the; G-Maxx G2 Chassis, UE Monoblock, UE 16mm Racer-X Suspension, UE Ti Pillow-Balls, UE Ti Hinge-Pins, UE Setbacks, UE Single-Shock Hi-Impacts, UE Ti 8mm CVDs, UE Aluminum Wheels, UE GenIV Servo-Saver (all 3 springs), UE Ultralites, UE 8-Spiders, GA 7075 Bulks & Braces, GA 12.9 Grade Blue Screw Kit, UE Knucklehead Shock Tower Kit, UE Supershocks (full spring set & motherlode), Strobe Slipper, Strobe Sprong, UE Steel 51T Spur, Strobe Limiters, GenIII Ultramaxxed/OTB Transmission Gears, G-Maxx Single-Speed Conversion, G-Maxx G1 Motor-Mount, FLM Aluminum Half-Case, Diemaker Dave Wing-Mount, Mugen MBX-5T Wing-Stay, JConcepts Wing, and Pro-Line Bow-Tie MTR Tires.

The HCR Ti Skidplates are in excellent condition, but they are used and do show some signs of wear (scratches on the bottom), but I think I can work on them and get them looking like-new pretty easily. If I get the VBS, though, I won't have to worry about it...heh!

After reading the parts list above, and the condition of said parts, you can probably understand why I am even considering spending the $2,500 on the brand-new VBS I found...the truck is almost completely brand-spanking new, so it deserves a brand-new VBS to truly be complete...right?

I also want another VBS, in any condition, as long as it isn't broken, to build a nice runner out of, or maybe even another full-blown brushless Supermaxx based on the UE Lightning EXT Chassis! I have always wanted a Lightning, and I have seen a couple come up for sale recently.

Man, I think I have too many projects going, and there's even more in my head...

[JERRY2KONE]

I know too well what you mean. I was just looking at the 5 trucks I have hanging on my shop wall, and none of them is in fully ready to run condition. I have been building my collection over the past 3 to 4 years and new ideas just keep popping up that get me started on another project. I just enjoy building these ultimate SuperMaxx builds. The mechanical part is a piece of cake for me, but the electronics are a bit intimadating for me. Getting the right electrical setup is a little bit difficult to do right.

I even got our two boys to build their very own stock Maxx trucks from scratch, and now they are begining to get into the upgrade sliptream of things. It has been our goal from the start to get enough trucks built up so that the whole family can hit the track and have some fun. We are close, but now we need to invest in some good Lipos and a strong charging system to get things off the ground. $$$$$ is always an issue. I hope I never have to get into a position of having to sell any of our stuff like I have seen people doing on here and on UE. Times are tough.

[Chadworkz]

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

I know too well what you mean. I was just looking at the 5 trucks I have hanging on my shop wall, and none of them is in fully ready to run condition. I have been building my collection over the past 3 to 4 years and new ideas just keep popping up that get me started on another project. I just enjoy building these ultimate SuperMaxx builds. The mechanical part is a piece of cake for me, but the electronics are a bit intimadating for me. Getting the right electrical setup is a little bit difficult to do right.

I even got our two boys to build their very own stock Maxx trucks from scratch, and now they are begining to get into the upgrade sliptream of things. It has been our goal from the start to get enough trucks built up so that the whole family can hit the track and have some fun. We are close, but now we need to invest in some good Lipos and a strong charging system to get things off the ground. $$$$$ is always an issue. I hope I never have to get into a position of having to sell any of our stuff like I have seen people doing on here and on UE. Times are tough.

That's awesome that you are getting everyone involved...they are going to love and enjoy it tremendously! Plus, if the boys get the chance to piece together and build their own Supermaxxes, that will be an incredible experience for them that they will remember for the rest of their lives! Like I told nitrostarter below, building and owning a Supermaxx is unlike anything else in the RC world, and they are in a league all their own. And unless you have built or owned one, you will just never understand.

Originally Posted by nitrostarter

Just buy a 1/8 truggy or muggy. Maxx's are nice and original but they are a thing of the past! New style 1/8's are SOOOO much more reliable than spending $2500 on a VBS setup for a Maxx.

Supermaxxes are in a league all their own, and unless you have one, or have built one in the past, it's just something you can't, and will never understand. I love 1/8 buggies and truggies as well, and just recently placed an order for an XRAY XT8 2009 Specs Truggy and an XRAY 808 2010 Specs Buggy, both of which are going to be Brushless. But, I will always love Maxxes, especially my Supermaxxes & Gorillamaxxes. And of course, I can't forget to mention my extremely & heavily modified, upgraded, and custom-built Brushless Revo 3.3 that is my daily 1/10 basher!

Also, Maxx trucks are awesome for pretty much anyone, ESPECIALLY younger kids and/or first timers, or anyone that likes to upgrade and modify. The Maxx-Series of trucks is not only a very good platform, it has the largest aftermarket support of any vehicle, so owners can build their Maxx anyway they want it. Next in line is the Revo-Series of trucks, which everything above can be said about them as well!

[nitrostarter]

Just buy a 1/8 truggy or muggy. Maxx's are nice and original but they are a thing of the past! New style 1/8's are SOOOO much more reliable than spending $2500 on a VBS setup for a Maxx.