n00bs- here is a good bash setup for ya
01-14-2004, 10:56 AM
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n00bs- here is a good bash setup for ya
I have had my SportMaxx for a while... After a frustrating initial experience like others here, I have learned how to setup this truck great for backyard bashing, and on a decent budget too. I was hoping this info could help someone else.
I could not be happier with this thing now- it takes a royal beating week after week. I haven't had to replace a part in over a month now- before that I was at the hobby store every week.
Here is the setup-
- RPM A-Arms all around
- RPM skidplates- these things are little miracles in strengthening the vulnerable skidplate-bulkhead junction. I replace skidplate after skidplate until I installed these (note- these skids go OVER the stock skids- not a replacement) It really makes it strong
- RPM Shock Towers and Body Mounts
- RPM Bulkhead spacers
- Hitec MG645 steering- Stock Traxxas Hi Torque steering servo moved to Throttle duty
- Trinity Blue Springs (1ea) on each corner- made a WORLD of difference (stock shock oil too). Soaks up bumps and jumps, and doesn't sag at all, body doesn't roll, but it still has good travel. I think 8 springs would be too stiff, so I stuck with only 1 per corner.
So, here is the cost-
Trinity Blue Springs- $8
Hitec MG-645 Servo- $45
RPM Bulkheads- $8
RPM Shock Towers(2)- $28
RPM Skidplates- $15
RPM A-Arms(4)- $32
Endless bashing- priceless (lol)
Total cost is $135. These things altogether really have made me a happy maxx owner.
I don't really think I will upgrade anything else. I couldn't be happier at this point.
I could not be happier with this thing now- it takes a royal beating week after week. I haven't had to replace a part in over a month now- before that I was at the hobby store every week.
Here is the setup-
- RPM A-Arms all around
- RPM skidplates- these things are little miracles in strengthening the vulnerable skidplate-bulkhead junction. I replace skidplate after skidplate until I installed these (note- these skids go OVER the stock skids- not a replacement) It really makes it strong
- RPM Shock Towers and Body Mounts
- RPM Bulkhead spacers
- Hitec MG645 steering- Stock Traxxas Hi Torque steering servo moved to Throttle duty
- Trinity Blue Springs (1ea) on each corner- made a WORLD of difference (stock shock oil too). Soaks up bumps and jumps, and doesn't sag at all, body doesn't roll, but it still has good travel. I think 8 springs would be too stiff, so I stuck with only 1 per corner.
So, here is the cost-
Trinity Blue Springs- $8
Hitec MG-645 Servo- $45
RPM Bulkheads- $8
RPM Shock Towers(2)- $28
RPM Skidplates- $15
RPM A-Arms(4)- $32
Endless bashing- priceless (lol)
Total cost is $135. These things altogether really have made me a happy maxx owner.
I don't really think I will upgrade anything else. I couldn't be happier at this point.
01-14-2004, 10:59 AM
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RE: n00bs- here is a good bash setup for ya
Oh, and I raised the body up, because I got tired of the cylinder head taking impacts when the truck rolled. The body, if up above the cylinder head will protect it from impacts no problem.
Oh, and I run Blue Thunder Sport 20% (not committed to it- just use it till it runs out) and an OS A3 plug.
Oh, and I tried the Integy CNC motor mount- It didn't do much better then the stock cast one. The XTM motor mount has done very well for me.
Oh, and I run Blue Thunder Sport 20% (not committed to it- just use it till it runs out) and an OS A3 plug.
Oh, and I tried the Integy CNC motor mount- It didn't do much better then the stock cast one. The XTM motor mount has done very well for me.
01-14-2004, 11:25 AM
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That RPM stuff really is pretty amazing. It's cheaper, lighter, and more durable than aluminum. I just wish that Traxxas would have put that quality of stuff on stock.
01-15-2004, 09:20 PM
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NO WAY!!!if that kind of quality came stock they'd jack up the price to like $750 instead of $600.to me $600 is still a rip off.
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i got mine for 370 shipped to my door. (i used a coupon code for hobbytron.com)
yah sweet truck. even though u say u wont upgrade it anymore i bet you do. i say that about my truck all the time. then you want new bumpers a new body tires rims chassis braces roll cage bigger motor and other crap that you dont really need. well atleast thats what i do i dont know about you guys. i just like to spend money
yah sweet truck. even though u say u wont upgrade it anymore i bet you do. i say that about my truck all the time. then you want new bumpers a new body tires rims chassis braces roll cage bigger motor and other crap that you dont really need. well atleast thats what i do i dont know about you guys. i just like to spend money
