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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) Pi... - 8/16/2005 4:59 PM

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I've driven the Mega Maxx. The strato-Toro engine in combination with the 1/6 scale footprint and 4WD enables it to really rip. It's fast. I've jumped (and cartwheeled) it myself and it's tough. 2WD vs. 4WD is really about a difference in the truck's character and handling behavior. The 2WD version handles differently, does wheelies on command, and is fun all to itself. Below is a pic of mine, which was greatly influenced by Dr. Honda.

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) Pi... - 8/16/2005 7:07 PM

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Great creative efforts all around!!

But.....

despite videos, I have to believe that the stock telescoping center drive shaft will look like a melted Twizzler after an hour or so of ardant bashing. My god....it's extended so much it looks like there's a 1/2" of overlap of the two parts. I twisted mine apart w/a measly .21 where there was a LOT of overlap/contact area.

I suggest you tinkerers dig up a REVO driveshaft (maybe even an outdrive), as the new curvilinear spline design can apparantly handle ANY engine without crapping out.

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) Pi... - 8/16/2005 7:18 PM

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The center drive shaft was modded using standard Traxxas parts to be longer so the overlap isn't 1/2". It's held up just fine. The lower rear shafts going out to the wheels, however, look more like Twizzlers after many hours of bashing. They haven't broke yet. An hour in wet grass (no rear wheel traction/slippage) provided for plenty of abuse one evening.

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 8/20/2005 11:23 AM

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Hi Guys,

Sorry this took so long... but I forgot about getting this posted. (I had some things that were more important going on this week)

But... here is the video of the Mega Maxx running. This was on it's first run... and it was stil in it's prototype stage. In the middle of the vid I loose the battery... and toward the end, I loose a driveshaft. Upgrades have been made since this video, and it now runs strong with minimal maintenance.

Enjoy.

Click here to watch Gasser-2-small

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 8/24/2005 2:20 AM

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I looked at my t-maxx and saw it could be be posible to make 4wd drive (with out the big 1/6 skale) one just take more fabing, how much would it cost for a maxx to be converted? igot like $400 and can setle for 2wd

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 8/27/2005 6:01 AM

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well i finally got mine "roughly" done...

i still need to work out some issues, but i will get it all sorted out soon.

What do ya think Dr. Honda??? do i get your approval or will your lawyers be contacting me soon??

it is still rough and needs some detailing but its works and is drivable.

THNX for the Idea, ETRNL

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 8/27/2005 11:48 AM

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Looks good.

I bet you need new springs though. Replace one red spring in each corner with a trinity black spring, and you will be fine. (like in eekflyer's pic) If you want to still do big jumps… you will need 50w to 70w oil in the shocks.

Oh… one last thing… don’t expect the plastic driveshaft to last very long between the engine and trany. (think steel CVD and grease)

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 8/28/2005 6:41 PM

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ok so i got it all together, weeded out the glitching (no pun intended), an upgraded to LST rims/tires and to trinity black springs on the rear and 50 wt skock oil all the way around. but i noticed a small problem.... it dosent move

after a review of your tranmission conversion pics i noticed i was missing somethnig circled in red.

what is that piece and do i need it, is that why i have no drive???

anyway, thnx for the input in advance..

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 8/29/2005 3:58 PM

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It's just a spacer to keep the gear in the right spot. When you flip the gears around... there is nothing to hold it in place. In the stock configuration... there is an E-clip to take up the slack.

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 8/29/2005 5:12 PM

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how about the mega gasser vid honda?? been waiting for a while but not rushing you lol just want to see the mega gasser the other gasser is hella cool rock on im gettin a sportmaxx and throwin out the 2.5 and all the nitro bullcrap and goiin gas!

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 8/30/2005 2:45 AM

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the video in post # 29 is the mega maxx gasser....

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 8/31/2005 4:24 PM

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Can some one make me one

??? I have $400 and a t-maxx. I REALY WANT ONE but don't have the tools or skills

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 9/2/2005 1:17 AM

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are they hard to start? get running? are they easyer than nitro IYO?

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 9/2/2005 7:13 AM

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they start as easy as..
prime...
choke..
run..
BASH....

but essentially it all depends on the engine.

by the way im not trying to jack your thread Dr. Honda...

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 9/2/2005 1:18 PM

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oh, like a 4-stroke, but you mix fule and oil? I'd probably get the john deer so I don't need a huge maxx, I still want to use maxx bodys. Is that jonh deer easy?

EDIT: man, I got a whole design, but don't have the tools or supplys....

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) Pi... - 9/7/2005 10:26 PM

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SAW THE VID NOW I REALY WANT ONE!!! Now I need to figer out how too make it 4wd with out more than a 14in. wheelbace. Got a pic with the boddy on?

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) Pi... - 9/11/2005 2:44 PM

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1. what is that "camping fule"?

2. I wish I could have one of you build it, but I want 4wd, so i need to some how, find the tools

any body got a way with out ext. it more than 2 in. to keep it 4wd?

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 9/17/2005 4:43 PM

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Sarry about 4 in a row, but don't let this thread die! I need help designing and need someone/some companie to build one, I DON"T HAVE ANY OF THE TOOLS, NEED HELP!

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 9/18/2005 9:59 PM

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ok so the main drive shaft (engine to tranny) cant handle the power... anyone have a fix????

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 9/19/2005 12:20 AM

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1. Well you could move the tranny up and run a strait drive, take more manufatureing (SAS)

2. what is that camping fule you use?

3. For a 4wd gasser, couldn't you lower the tranny and motor mount/motor and run a strait drive to the tranny?

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 9/20/2005 5:46 AM

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well the only problem with moving the tranny up is the drive shafts also move up.....
the rear shaft would hit....
as far as the straight drive... i have done almost that i have modified the tranny to where it is now consists of 2 shafts, 2 gears,
and 6 bearings. no 2 speed, no nylon gears...
as for fuel i use 87 octane and super tech 2 stroke oil....
and i am working on a possiple Flex drive shaft from a dremel that would hold the torq and rpms...

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 9/20/2005 8:33 PM

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yes, but you have almost a mega maxx, i making/getting made a 4wd gasser.

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 9/20/2005 9:25 PM

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it is 4 wheel drive.. i started with a T maxx!

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 9/21/2005 12:30 AM

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I know, i have a tmaxx too, but the prob. is keeping it 4wd without extending it more than 1.5in. to 2in. the gear idea is a good one, if they're all the same size, it won't change the raceio. I might do 3 gears so i don't have to do that diff thing in the frount.

Do you think UE steel cvds will be stong enough for this power?

I'm doing/starting the convertion this winter because there is nothing else to do.

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RE: Maxx Gasser Build Notes (Gas S-Maxx Conversion) P... - 9/21/2005 3:06 AM

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my friend and i about to start this too, but i have one question tho do all weedeater engine will work or a certain one. thanks

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