Motor upgrade advice X Maxx 8s TP Power

[Gripdog7205]

Had to make my own. The sticker cutout was a long process.

[VIX]

Had to make my own. The sticker cutout was a long process.[/QUOTE]

Yes, very long process! I will order same washer’s as yours, Murat-rc color doesn’t look same. Traxxas should make armor body, incl washer’s. No more issues...

Feels like a new truck ))





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[VIX]

Fixed the sunroof, black chrome folie, took what I had




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[VIX]

Used old washers in black and tried green plexiglass on the sides before I order black or silver aluminum plates to try there, fun I like the PL body more then stock, feels solid!







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[VIX]

Ordered T-Bone Racing front bumper (red), many good reviews) red looks cool! Otherwise I use green or silver folie I’m searching for place to test it now





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[VIX]

The belt drive came, few more belts on the way cool!




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[VIX]

Ordered custom designed decals with VIX, so cool! for my other car.. will order same set for Xmaxx (Proline body) with owners name on the sides hope it’s ok to post it to show design and share... will install T-Bone Racing front bumper before I test top speed, with my skills it can end bad ))





Awesome!


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[VIX]

Xmaxx got new friend still waiting for last parts before testing Xmaxx, post takes forever...




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[LibertyMKiii]

The belt drive came, few more belts on the way cool!

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Looking good, Im anxious to hear your review on the belt. I am most concerned about stretching/slipping.

-Liberty

[Gripdog7205]

Looking good, Im anxious to hear your review on the belt. I am most concerned about stretching/slipping.

-Liberty

I ordered 3 belts. 2 different lengths. The pulleys are still in China. So at least a couple weeks I’d say. I’m pretty anxious and curious myself.

[VIX]

T-Bone Racing installed, prefer Integy but for protection it’s better ) also new springs to try, bling cars and parts all over the place now ))







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[VIX]

Today, Rit dye MX43 beadlocks black with stainless screws, super easy! Hot water and half bottle Rit dye (azabache) black, 50 minutes.

The Hitachi DB 3DL2 is awesome, used torque 2 and in Low, perfect fit (1,5mm), done.. ) no way without it!

Look better in real, perfect ) only tyre paint needs to be redone...









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[Gripdog7205]

I like the wheels, not so much the bumper.

[VIX]

I like the wheels, not so much the bumper.

+1, I don’t like it too )) it’s for speed test and the new springs are useless, to soft. 1,5 coming back on. I like the wheels too, thx ) I’m very interested to hear your belt drive review soon... I will install it too after I done some runs and videos

[VIX]

This rear axle is unreal, enormous! ) just share a photo..)






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[VIX]

Today I decided to go big! called MGM, great service!
mgm will make the design I want, yellow cables, motor connectors too..) extra carbon plate with logo in color, match LMT 3080, yellow cap pack with connectors and new custom ESC mount is coming maybe I try ESC in Xmaxx first TP needs 441A, will be a Monster! also waterproof






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[Gripdog7205]

Today I decided to go big! called MGM, great service!
mgm will make the design I want, yellow cables, motor connectors too..) extra carbon plate with logo in color, match LMT 3080, yellow cap pack with connectors and new custom ESC mount is coming maybe I try ESC in Xmaxx first TP needs 441A, will be a Monster! also waterproof






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No doubt it will be a capable unit. Hope it satisfies a need.

[VIX]

No doubt it will be a capable unit. Hope it satisfies a need.

Yup! this will satisfy my needs you know Im an active user The other cars i gave the boys 4 and 2y old, they use them everyday, pushing them around Im planing for the future..))

[LibertyMKiii]

Yup! this will satisfy my needs you know Im an active user The other cars i gave the boys 4 and 2y old, they use them everyday, pushing them around Im planing for the future..))

Honestly I am supprised that you found the Max5 or XLX to not be enough power for you. It is pretty hard to put the power down as is with the 1/5 scale power system. I cannot imagine 400 amps 12s power levels....

-Liberty

[VIX]

[QUOTE=LibertyMKiii;6474872]Honestly I am supprised that you found the Max5 or XLX to not be enough power for you. It is pretty hard to put the power down as is with the 1/5 scale power system. I cannot imagine 400 amps 12s power levels....

Max5 is to small for TP5860 1440kv 441A, I'm getting low voltage msg on transmitter, especially with low C rating Lipos, 100C works better. It only happens under full load, high speed. Fastlanercs told mgm 400A would be required for TP5870.
I regret using TP motor, Lehner 3060 would have been the best choice. Im going 15S 400A now, full speed ahead )

[LibertyMKiii]

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Honestly I am supprised that you found the Max5 or XLX to not be enough power for you. It is pretty hard to put the power down as is with the 1/5 scale power system. I cannot imagine 400 amps 12s power levels....

Max5 is to small for TP5860 1440kv 441A, I'm getting low voltage msg on transmitter, especially with low C rating Lipos, 100C works better. It only happens under full load, high speed. Fastlanercs told mgm 400A would be required for TP5870.
I regret using TP motor, Lehner 3060 would have been the best choice. Im going 15S 400A now, full speed ahead )

I look forward to your review of the MGM esc, also curious about fitment. I have had my eye on them, but probably can't get one without selling one of my other RCs which I love equally...

I have seen the RC Boat guys love Lehner motors but never seen any impressive numbers with one used in an RC car. Lots of runs int he 130-145 mph range where TP Power has sone many 150-170 mph runs. For the price NeuMotors is another option. Their motors are under-rated when looking at amperage and voltage limits BTW.

I think with the TP Power motors or any 1/5 scale motor, we like the look of the long/large can motor. My currently installed motor is a shorter can Leopard 5882 1350kv and it has plenty of power honestly. I have hit 72.5mph and never gets hot. I suspect it has more in it without changing the gearing, which is what I'll be testing next depending on the weather.

-Liberty

[VIX]

[QUOTE=LibertyMKiii;6474939][QUOTE=VIX;6474877]


I saw Xmaxx with same ESC and motor, posted link earlier... very cool build!

Everyone has their personal choice, i agree TP is powerful.. Power comes with a price too. Ex fastlanercs stop selling TP for a reason, TPpower warranty only in China, issues with broken driveshafts etc, I think it’s no resellers left outside China.

Lehner is made in Germany ) very high quality! No issues and extremely powerful. MGM use Lehner motors for a reason too

You have a fast car, 72mph, impressive numbers! Depends what you want and most important for you... high gears, lower torque etc. Motors with +8000W already very powerful for Xmaxx

Today, if I knew )) I would have built it with Lehner 3060 built in fan and mgm 250A ESC... or Leopard/Castle 800kv with Max5 depending on what I want to spend.

[LibertyMKiii]

The Max5 is great in many ways for the average user. Incredibly reliable, runs cool, etc.
The problem is that 200Amp constant, which is what keeps it so reliable, but under powered for the larger motors that we want to run.

I really like that integrated fan on the Lehner. Other companies need to do this!

The Max5 already sucks batteries dry so quickly I'd imagine it will be worse with that MGM!

-Liberty

[VIX]

[QUOTE=LibertyMKiii;6474952]The Max5 is great in many ways for the average user. Incredibly reliable, runs cool, etc.
The problem is that 200Amp constant, which is what keeps it so reliable, but under powered for the larger motors that we want to run.

I really like that integrated fan on the Lehner. Other companies need to do this!

The Max5 already sucks batteries dry so quickly I'd imagine it will be worse with that MGM!

I agree.. regarding batteries, Im going MaxAmps LiPo 3x 11000 5S 18.5v - 33000mAh No worries If i use it in Xmaxx x2 Lipos.

[Gripdog7205]

[QUOTE=VIX;6474953]

The Max5 is great in many ways for the average user. Incredibly reliable, runs cool, etc.
The problem is that 200Amp constant, which is what keeps it so reliable, but under powered for the larger motors that we want to run.

I really like that integrated fan on the Lehner. Other companies need to do this!

The Max5 already sucks batteries dry so quickly I'd imagine it will be worse with that MGM!

I agree.. regarding batteries, Im going MaxAmps LiPo 3x 11000 5S 18.5v - 33000mAh No worries If i use it in Xmaxx x2 Lipos.

I’ll be getting the largest SMC sells next.

[VIX]

I’ll be getting the largest SMC sells next.[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately SMC doesn't ship to abroad. 4S, 10500mAh 90C, 114 usd, good deal!

[Gripdog7205]

I’ll be getting the largest SMC sells next.

Unfortunately SMC doesn't ship to abroad. 4S, 10500mAh 90C, 114 usd, good deal![/QUOTE]

That’s too bad.

[drivejumpfly]

This rear axle is unreal, enormous! ) just share a photo..)






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Is that really for the X-Maxx?!

[VIX]

Is that really for the X-Maxx?!

No )) it’s for Xmaxx new friend






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[drivejumpfly]

Ah, I was wondering how in the world that was going to work in an X-Maxx, but it would have been cool!

[VIX]

Just share few pics ) will try this weekend to make speed test, bumper is on ) soon new friend is ready to join the gang that thing is a level up...





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[VIX]

Finally got AREA wheel nuts, MX43, look awesome! )




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[GREENHORNET]

Ordered T-Bone Racing front bumper (red), many good reviews) red looks cool! Otherwise I use green or silver folie I’m searching for place to test it now





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I love my T-bone bumper it works very well

[VIX]

The gang together






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[pontiacHP]

Cool! What is the truck with the red shock covers?

[VIX]

Cool! What is the truck with the red shock covers?

Kraken Vekta.5 brushless, Under construction... I think Xmaxx is best truck for the money, this build is ridiculous expensive

[VIX]

T-Bone Racing front bumper is popular.. doesn’t feel like Xmaxx is 1/5 scale, almost there ))




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[Gripdog7205]

T-Bone Racing front bumper is popular.. doesn’t feel like Xmaxx is 1/5 scale, almost there ))




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It’s considered 1/6, it always has. Some retailers just say 1/5.

[VIX]

I always thought Xmaxx was 1/5 scale..




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[Overpowerxmaxx]

T-Bone Racing installed, prefer Integy but for protection it’s better ) also new springs to try, bling cars and parts all over the place now ))







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So does any body know if that graupner Hott gps would work with max6 and spektrum DX-4C and if not what GPS would work with that set up to track at least speed?