Xmaxx newb. Any tips?

[Fabricobbler]

Used to drive rc back in the 90’s as a kid here and there. Fast forward to This past year. Got back into the hobby. Started with a redcat volcano. Haha. Junk. Then a jlb cheetah which is a great rc. But the diffs snap. My other traxxas is the trx4 which is awesome. Anyways I just bought the xmaxx 8s. Waiting on my batteries. Just looking for tips. I heard the esc is crap. I looked up the max 6 and 1650 kv combo for just under 200$. Then motor mount for another 75ish. And the rear hubs should get upgraded with bigger bearings. And the threaded hinge pins. Metal Steering servo. I re enforced the body already. I don’t plan on sending it to the moon or anything I am just looking for tips from the more experienced folks out there.

[Edgemoulic]

Me personally I got it 3 days ago. All complete with batteries, it is just my time to play with it. I will do everything up to its maximum potential until I break something, then that will be the time for upgrade. Don't fix that is not broken, try it first.

[Acidic01]

Not to distract but this topic has been covered multiple times in detail. Check out the search function. Lots of good info already discussed.


Most use a max 5 and 800kv motor. The vxl8s and motor is 1200kv if I remember right...

Rpm rear hubs. Tailgate Body restrictor mod.

Cover tire air holes if run in water or sand..

Then adjust as needed depending on your play stile and terrain.



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[Big androski]

Got any pictures of this tailgate restrictor mod there bud

[Acidic01]

https://forums.traxxas.com/showthread.php?p=6564257

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[ReglarGuy]

Got any pictures of this tailgate restrictor mod there bud

Here you go, look at the pictures in Post #8. They show both the front and the back restrictors.

https://forums.traxxas.com/showthrea...trengthen-body

[Juanmacine]

Used to drive rc back in the 90’s as a kid here and there. Fast forward to This past year. Got back into the hobby. Started with a redcat volcano. Haha. Junk. Then a jlb cheetah which is a great rc. But the diffs snap. My other traxxas is the trx4 which is awesome. Anyways I just bought the xmaxx 8s. Waiting on my batteries. Just looking for tips. I heard the esc is crap. I looked up the max 6 and 1650 kv combo for just under 200$. Then motor mount for another 75ish. And the rear hubs should get upgraded with bigger bearings. And the threaded hinge pins. Metal Steering servo. I re enforced the body already. I don’t plan on sending it to the moon or anything I am just looking for tips from the more experienced folks out there.

At this moment, enjoy your monster, it's a beast.

[Fabricobbler]

At this moment, enjoy your monster, it's a beast.

I drove it today. Wow. It is a monster. It drives so well and predictable. The big size and weight with the traxxas stability really work well. Made my bro drive it (to get him hooked). I think it worked. Everyone needs to own a xmaxx!!

[CrazyXMAXX]

Agreed
Everyone should own at least one Xmaxx

Do it well

[Chewbacca 3]

My top tip, find time to drive it. I've failed this weekend and now I'm proper mardy.

[Juanmacine]

My top tip, find time to drive it. I've failed this weekend and now I'm proper mardy.

This is the best tip of all time.

[drivejumpfly]

If you fully enforced the body with Shoe Goo and FibaTape you will have to intentionally have to run the truck over with a car to break it. I have bashed my trucks horribly and landed flat upside down and never broken a body. RPM front and rear bumper supports are a must have. Other than that drive it till it breaks something:

[Juanmacine]

If you fully enforced the body with Shoe Goo and FibaTape you will have to intentionally have to run the truck over with a car to break it. I have bashed my trucks horribly and landed flat upside down and never broken a body. RPM front and rear bumper supports are a must have. Other than that drive it till it breaks something:

Excellent