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is the t maxx any good? - 2/22/2004 9:53:11 PM

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Ok I have a heli record and dont know jack about rc cars but I am getting a t maxx 2.5 (in red!) and I just need to know if its good or a peice of..eh never mind

RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/22/2004 9:57:58 PM

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yea its good, just look at all the other treads. Just break in the motor correctly and dont touch the low speed needle, that will cause you major frustration. You will probable have to adjust the high speed needle a little, but dont run to lean cause the motor will over heat. If you dont run it into anything, it wont break for the most part.

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RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/22/2004 11:38:57 PM

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great because i know this huge parking lot behind a church and a few other spots where i fly my helis at and i think this would make one hell of an addition to my other vehicals! and are there any upgrades i need? and is the top speed really 40 or is it 30? and is there any place where i can buy it very cheap less then $388? i got 200 from a gas scooter i sold and i am trying like hell to raise enough $$ for it -im only 14 with no job

(any ideas on how i can raise 188?) oh and what type of gas does it use? For my helis i got 15% nitro with 18% syth. oil would that work? i am switching to 20% if i can use it with it and last question is the radio and servos good ? if they arnt i can put some jr servos in it

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RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/23/2004 12:20:51 AM

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Its a POS thats why there are over 5,000 people in the T-E Maxx Forums,lol
Very good trucks.

-Dallas

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there once was a Savage...then i ran it over with my T-Maxx,THE END

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RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/23/2004 1:03:19 AM

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doubt your gonna find it cheaper than that.
yes they are good trucks, little tuning difficulty in the beginning just remember a little rich is better than over heating. servo's ok but steering
servo will be the first to replace. (check other threads for opinions)

p.s. does anyone else in here feel old.

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RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/23/2004 2:27:18 AM

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great i got a few duel bb heli type servos laying around

to bad my darn birth day is in july! does it come in american flag colors (july 3rd!) and how do i buy tiers. i dont under stad how you guys know if the axle diameter will fit or not and could i buy tires for on/off road- i dont plan to take it in to mud since i dont got a lot of time for cleaning..as for the radio range , how far is it? if its less the 500ft could i use a heli radio!?

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RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/23/2004 3:19:12 AM

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The maxx comes with its own radio and with good batteries the range is supposed to be like a quarter mile. It is a great truck and I agree with wkbrdr that it generally doesnt break unless you run into something.You have to use fuel for r/c cars traxxas says not to use aircraft fuel.Also the speed really is in the 40's. I think alum. front bulkheads are a great investment because if you do run into something they will break for sure.One last thing,break it in in the parking lot and then find some nice off road stuff because thats what those babies are made for.Wrecks on pavement are really hard on trucks esp. if your hauling a**. Have a blast!!!

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RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/23/2004 3:38:11 AM

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cool ill get the tmaxx with aluminum bulk heads and since i am not sure of what kinda car gas it would use can you name brands with nitro %?and can you list the pn for the bulk head?
HARDCORE RACING ETMaxx bulkhead set rear, billet aluminum Blue
HCR-03161 is that it? but it says its for the et maxx --whats et? and is the radio a computer or is it just one where its only has reverseing switchs?

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RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/23/2004 4:03:45 AM

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The radio only has reversing switches. You can use many fuels, Traxxas top fuel or Trinity monster horsepower to name a couple, 20% nitro is good although you can use anything from 10-30% nitro.
Alum. bulkheads are a decent idea, but they have their pros and cons. There are hundreds to choose from, as long as it says Tmaxx it'll work.
Another good idea is RPM. RPM makes a-arms, shock towers, body posts, and skid plate covers that are guaranteed for life not to break. They're cheap and light.
But the two most important things to get are a failsafe and a temp guage.

et maxx is Emaxx and Tmaxx. If you get alum. bulks, you only really need them for the front.

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RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/23/2004 4:14:09 AM

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where can i get those? are they cheap? i think i can get a 50$ (i think)one from heliproz.com called the venom temp gauge...

is there a certain oil mix i have to use like 18%? and how high can i drop it from? sorry for all of the questions and bad grammer!

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RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/23/2004 4:22:20 AM

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You can get a failsafe just about anywhere, same with a temp guage. Failsafe is about $30.
Oil percentage varies with oil quality. It's a matter of preference. Pretty much any R/C car fuel will work, just get what your LHS carries. Just make sure it doesn't say "race blend" or "break-in fuel".

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RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/23/2004 11:56:11 PM

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ok good because ill just ask to get a venom heli temp and a fuel filter and a fail safe thing from heliproz.com Odd I flown choppers with out a faisafe or temp gauge and worked good. Well until a 5 cent part fell off and made be do a special landing that kinda sounded like a baseball player hitting a home run.

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RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/24/2004 12:12:14 AM

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i have a t-maxx and a nitro 4-tec both traxxas. i run both my car and truck on traxxas top fuel 20 % nitro and i have had nothing but good things to say about their fuel and the nitro powered cars and trucks. as long as u break it in youll have nothing but good luck

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RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/24/2004 8:02:32 AM

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The T-MAXX is my first truck and I am definitely happy with it.
I went and bought 5 extra Escalade bodies for only 60 bucks!

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RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/24/2004 7:11:19 PM

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i have had a t-maxx for about a year now, and i have no regrets buying it. it runs perfectly

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RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/26/2004 4:11:27 AM

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I cant wait! do they make caron fiber parts for it?

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RE: is the t maxx any good? - 2/26/2004 3:26:58 PM

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they might, but aluminum or titanium is better

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