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    Is the Traxxas T Maxx reliable? - 8/30/2003 7:44:25 AM   
    redviper748


     

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    Status: offline     		I am thinking about getting a T Maxx and I was wondering if it is reliable? I am going to use it around my house and take it to rc tracks. Thanks!
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    Is the Traxxas T Maxx reliable? - 8/30/2003 7:58:51 AM   
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    Is the Traxxas T Maxx reliable? - 8/30/2003 9:21:49 AM   
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    Is the Traxxas T Maxx reliable? - 8/30/2003 9:19:44 PM   
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    Status: offline     		its only as reliable as your weekly income


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    Is the Traxxas T Maxx reliable? - 8/30/2003 10:08:51 PM   
    caseyddr



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    Status: offline     		what do you need to get the tmaxx running properly... les see....

    new bulkheads
    new a-arms
    new turn buckles
    new engine
    new pipe
    new radio
    new cooling head
    new shock towers
    new spur gear

    anything i miss? probably the list is endless.

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    Is the Traxxas T Maxx reliable? - 8/30/2003 10:40:40 PM   
    flatlander_14



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    Status: offline     		...shocks, springs, differentials, and maybe some tranny gears if you put a real nice engine in it


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    Is the Traxxas T Maxx reliable? - 8/31/2003 12:45:46 AM   
    Kuma



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    Status: offline     		The T-Maxx isn't all that durable, MIP hopups are your best bet, especially the A-arms, drivetrain, and a few other small things and you should be good to go. Forward-only conversion is probably the best thing to get for your T-Maxx and is very cheap. It's a great truck once you "fix" it up, IMO the Terra Crusher is the most durable out of the box but has an insanely weak motor to start with.


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    Is the Traxxas T Maxx reliable? - 8/31/2003 12:51:51 AM   
    tjmaxx


     

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    Status: offline     		All you will need is a fail safe. fuel filter, and temperature gauge, every truck needs those things. The T-maxx is good out of the box. Get it, it is a good truck.

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    Is the Traxxas T Maxx reliable? - 8/31/2003 2:36:26 AM   
    mayrun


     

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    Status: offline     		dont even think about buying it

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    Is the Traxxas T Maxx reliable? - 8/31/2003 2:57:36 AM   
    redviper748


     

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    Status: offline     		What is a Good truck that is 4wd and I can put rear paddles on, jump big jumps, good for the track, and climbing hills? I would also like to have the 2.5 engine it and I want it to go faster then 40mph. THanks!

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    Is the Traxxas T Maxx reliable? - 8/31/2003 4:21:13 AM   
    caseyddr



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    Status: offline     		u can put paddles on anything, but if thats waht your looking for get the CEN Fun Factor MT2. its faster than the tmaxx and alot more durable at that. As you notice, only 1 person suggested getting the maxx, its a horrible vehicle unless u put another 1000$ into it.

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    Is the Traxxas T Maxx reliable? - 8/31/2003 5:41:40 AM   
    RC SNYPER



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    Status: offline     		i second the cen mt! i have a cen st converted to a mt. look at my gallery for pics! it would almost fly if i put wings on it.

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    Is the Traxxas T Maxx reliable? - 8/31/2003 5:42:42 AM   
    RC SNYPER



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    Status: offline     		plus it goes faster than 40 mph stock!!!

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    Is the Traxxas T Maxx reliable? - 8/31/2003 5:55:35 AM   
    speenair



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    Status: offline     		Cummon guys u sound like the traxxas tmaxx is hunk of junk. How come it has won best MT for a few years now. The engine is hard to tune but you have to take the time and effort to understand it and learn how to tune it properly. How can it need that much stuff? No one would be buying them if all this was true. There has got to be something wrong here???

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    Is the Traxxas T Maxx reliable? - 8/31/2003 7:44:02 AM   
    badboy2



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    Status: offline     		thats why it has the most parts available cuz they break most of the time...most trucks have the same problem in tuning which is acceptable..but add the broken arms because of a small jump..thats too much headache....the body parts are too weak..imo

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    finally i hear some sense! - 8/31/2003 7:47:20 AM