Fanatic Maxx
12-10-2003, 01:50 PM
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Fanatic Maxx
Has anybody got the newest issue of RC Car?
It has a review of a 6 wheeled maxx. It looks awesome.
Just wondering if anybody else has seen this.
It has a review of a 6 wheeled maxx. It looks awesome.
Just wondering if anybody else has seen this.
12-10-2003, 03:55 PM
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RE: Fanatic Maxx
The six-wheeled Maxx has actually been around for a few years. Their may be some new companies offering the conversion now, but the original kit that I recall allowed for someone change their Maxx back to a four-wheel truck in a matter of a few minutes.
12-11-2003, 12:24 PM
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RE: Fanatic Maxx
The site for the conversion is [link]http://www.gillimods.com[/link].
Cost about $170. Was thinking about getting it, then strapping two engines on top of the extensions, remove the stock engine and put another fuel tank there.
Cost about $170. Was thinking about getting it, then strapping two engines on top of the extensions, remove the stock engine and put another fuel tank there.
12-11-2003, 10:25 PM
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RE: Fanatic Maxx
i,m familure with the owner of gallimods(john)..he's a smart fella. i also saw his 6-wheel creations run at a RCCA race over the summer up in connecticut.....they handle like you wouldn't believe. john ran the 6-wheel t/maxx(also had a 6/wheel e-max with him) in competition.......got him into the b-main..not bad for a stock .15 engine........it was the handleing that got him there.......
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01-19-2004, 04:45 PM
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RE: Fanatic Maxx
May I shock you folks with info on another kit? I got about halfway through my 6x6 project when I saw the Gallimods article, and I'm not too impressed by his work. Here's a link to another kit, available through Hilltop RC in New Hampshire:
[link=http://www.t-maxx6x6conversion.freehomepage.com/]Hilltop 6x6 Kit[/link]
It's much simpler than the Gallimod, and easier to install. I had very few problems putting mine together.
As for t vs. e, e-maxxes handle much better than t's, because after the conversion, the CG of an e-maxx is right under the EVX, dead nuts center in the truck. The T-maxx is somewhere under the center axle and a bit farther back, so it'll push more.
Just giving any hopefuls here a choice in building
[link=http://www.t-maxx6x6conversion.freehomepage.com/]Hilltop 6x6 Kit[/link]
It's much simpler than the Gallimod, and easier to install. I had very few problems putting mine together.
As for t vs. e, e-maxxes handle much better than t's, because after the conversion, the CG of an e-maxx is right under the EVX, dead nuts center in the truck. The T-maxx is somewhere under the center axle and a bit farther back, so it'll push more.
Just giving any hopefuls here a choice in building
