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E-maxx crawler - 1/27/2005 8:40:58 PM   
maxxcrawler68


 

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Status: offline 		I have just recently bought a new e-maxx and I need some Ideas to make it the best crawler it can be
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RE: E-maxx crawler - 1/27/2005 8:56:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have an E-Maxx as well, and a TLT-1. I don't think the E-Maxx is very well suited to crawling...my TLT-1 at 1/18th scale has more suspension articulation than my E-Maxx.

But I'm sure someone's done stuff and I too would love to hear about it.

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RE: E-maxx crawler - 1/27/2005 9:04:21 PM   
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Status: offline 		The e-maxx does not have nearly as much articulation as most straight axel trucks do but I did install a 12 tooth pinion gear on it and I have locked both differentials and the truck has tons of torque.

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RE: E-maxx crawler - 1/27/2005 9:34:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		This is a picture of my e-maxx with clod tires and a bronco body and 12 teeth pinion gears and everything else is stock

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RE: E-maxx crawler - 1/27/2005 10:27:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		that is good but if your read though this fourm you will see many threads where it is talked about why solid axleis better.


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RE: E-maxx crawler - 1/27/2005 10:54:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		but if he bought a e maxx obviously he wanted an emaxx. man i dont know what to tell you about the crawling thing. becouse of the drive shafts that go to the wheels you can only get as much articulation as they will allow. i know this is not what you want to hear but, you should not try to turn your emaxx into a dedicated crawler, it is alot better in other areas.

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RE: E-maxx crawler - 1/27/2005 11:01:02 PM   
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Status: offline 		ya biker dude is right but if you were still wanted to try i have seen alot of people who turn there emaxxs in to solid axles and 4 link it but im sure you can still have fun with it how it is now
the problem with makeing a extreme crawler is that is all it is good for


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RE: E-maxx crawler - 1/27/2005 11:23:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		how the hell do you turn a emaxx solid axle??????? i would like to see that short bus.

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RE: E-maxx crawler - 1/27/2005 11:26:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		they lock there a- arms level there fake solid axles to let them have the effect of solid axles

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RE: E-maxx crawler - 1/27/2005 11:52:33 PM   
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Status: offline 		I think I am still going to turn this e-maxx into a crawler. but what other trucks do you think are the best crawlers and pics would help.

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RE: E-maxx crawler - 1/28/2005 12:35:29 AM   
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Don't get me wrong...I'm on your side...I have an E-Maxx and would love to turn it into a crawler. I think it can be done, because of all the power and it's sheer size. However, you would have more FUN doing is with something with solid axles. Articulation ins't everything.

That said, the E-Maxx sucks in articulation. When I saw your first pic, I said "whoah! How did he do that with an E-Maxx???", but then I saw your other front tire was off the ground...a lot. My TLT could do the same thing (adjust for scale) with all tires on the ground. Behold:



Since the truck's articulation kinda sucks, what I would focus on would be (and take this with a grain of salt...I am no crawling expert):

1. Center of Gravity.
2. Gear ration (lower!)
3. Get rid of the EVX or dump one motor. That ESC goes from 0 to fast with little in between.
4. Tires...softer and grippier.

I think it would make a good crawler. I for one would love to see someone do it without changing the whole thing around radically.

I personally find my E-Maxx dull...because it either can crawl over something (most things) with sheer power or it flips over. There seems to be no in between with that truck. That's why COG would be the most important upgrade, IMHO.

Good luck!

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RE: E-maxx crawler - 1/28/2005 12:48:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		thanks for the luck my e-maxx will probably be finished in a couple of months when I am done I will post pictures

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RE: E-maxx crawler - 1/28/2005 11:18:34 AM   
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ORIGINAL: biker dude 666

how the hell do you turn a emaxx solid axle??????? i would like to see that short bus.


I'm not short bus but here you are:

http://rc.badgerracing.com/albums/daves_album/Uber_Maxx_009.sized.jpg

I have an idea of doing something simular but another project got in way.

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RE: E-maxx crawler - 1/29/2005 6:46:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yeah, i agree with mike01: i have an e-maxx, and i tried to get a good crawl, but its not the right truck. Go with some 4-wheel-steer, get rid of 4 of the 8 shocks, really high torque servos, and a body you dont mind to trash. (the e-maxx likes to flip off of rocks andd smash up that nice new body)

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RE: E-maxx crawler - 2/4/2005 3:35:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey I got a rock crawler for you it is a stampede with a 4 inch custom lift kit. Just go to my gallory and there are the pics of my 4 inch custom lift and it have awsome travel but its not shown.

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RE: E-maxx crawler - 2/5/2005 1:48:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		when you turn an emaxx into a crawler, nothing and i mean nothing can stop it, BUT there is alot of customizing you need to do, heres jsut what you need to do first, LOCK THE AXLE, like many people said here already, you may call it "fake" b