robin640

Like to do something with my 3 year old 2.5 tmaxx. Looking at the following options:

1.) Sell 2.5 for a couple hundred dollars and buy a nice 1/8 scale truggy (Total Cost ~ $500)

2.) Upgrade 2.5 to a 3.3 and update drive train (Total Cost ~$ $200)

3.) Put a new 2.5R motor in (Total Cost ~$ 100)

I tired a friends 1/8 scale truggy and it was really fun. This would be my first choice but it is a lot of $$$ to spend on a once a week bash session.

My concern about upgrading to the 3.3 is by the time stuff stops breaking I could have almost got the 1/8 scale model.

The 2.5R sounds like the best option but I am getting a little bored and not sure I will want to keep it for another 3 years.

Please let me know what you would do if you were me... or what you did when you were in my situation

Dale Gribble

My Feedback: (4)

I did a 2.5 to 3.3 upgrade. After A-Arms, axle carriers (you need these for oversize 3.3 driveshafts), 3.3, 3.3 spec clutch, chassis, etc. it is almost a wash and I used eBay for cheap and used parts. I was into my 4908 Maxx upgrade to almost nearly the cost of a new one when it was done. I would vote for #3 if you can hang on.

DaveG55

Personally, I think that your guestimate of getting $200 for a used 2.5 Maxx with a questionable motor is a bit over optimistic.

I'd keep the Maxx running and start saving for the other vehicle you want.

etc1006

You're prolly gonna get ~$150 best for the used 2.5.

bigblock454XXL

My Feedback: (-1)

Been there done that. I owned a 4910 T-Maxx powered by a O.S. .21 Engine that I upgraded with the 4908 tranny, axles, driveshafts and tires and wheels. Wasn't really that much money to do it. At the time I couldn't afford a $500 1/8 scale so I just went ahead and did it. It was a blast and a fun experience to build it and modify the parts.

cummins driver

My Feedback: (31)

Id go with the truggy. I just sold my Maxx for a 1/8 scale buggy which is very similar to a truggy and the durability of the buggy along with the speed and handling really makes it a blast. I liked my maxx, but i was always breaking something. This buggy is really tough and i havent broken a single part on it yet, despite landing it bad a few times.

Find a nice truggy in the classifieds for about $300. Just look around and you can find one in good shape for around that price and you will really like it i think. They are very durable, and fast, but you wont get any wheelies from them if that is of any factor for you.

I would have kept my T-Maxx, but it seemed like i broke it a lot by small accidents, so i decided to get rid of it and my rustler and try something else, and i ended up with the buggy. I would have rather had a truggy, but for the price i couldnt of had a truggy, so the buggy it was

I have an MT and a buggy, and i really like being able to chose between one and the other. [8D]

Montana Mike

My Feedback: (1)

nice looking rides cummins. I always enjoy upgrading an modding my vehicles. It gives you a good shance to get a feeling and understanding for your rigs. If it were me I would upgrade. you have to ask yourself if you are willing to spend the time or would rather just run a rig

cummins driver

My Feedback: (31)

Thanks Mike!

It just depends on what you want to do pretty much. If you feel like spending the money on the upgrades then by all means go for it. I just felt like my Maxx needed way more than i wanted to put into it to make it worth keeping, so i let it go and moved onto a nicer ride. If you like to modify though, then for sure upgrade the maxx

Eric

fox23

if your going to go with the 3.3 for $200, should just go with the picco 26. much more power

nitroholic

I did,and i still didn't even get the 3.3,i had to change some parts that was a headache and $.Mine is up graded to handle the 3.3,but still has the 2.5.I asked a similar question cause i think i'm gonna buy a bran new T-MAXX 2.5.Or spend a little more and get the 3.3.