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New to the hobby and forum - E-Maxx! - 10/4/2006 10:03:42 PM   
ZBoater


 

Posts: 5
Joined: 10/1/2006
From: , FL, USA
Status: offline 		Hi,

I am new to the hobby and to the forum, and after days of research I just pulled the trigger on buying a brand new E-Maxx. Based on my needs and interest I decided on a Monster Truck, 4WD, and battery operated. I am not going to race (yet) and wanted to graduate from the toy-grade truck I had. The decision came down to E-Savage or E-Maxx, and the availability of parts and options for E-Maxx sealed the deal for me. I also picked up 4 x 8.4v NiMH batteries with accelerators and 2 x smartchargers. I need the AA batteries and I believe I am good to go.

I also picked up the first couple of mods - a black annodized transmission cover and black aluminum bottom braces (going for the black scheme). I'm also looking at some black chrome wheels, some extra sets of tires, and a really cool looking bumper set.

I hope to read and learn a whole lot in the forum, and any ideas, suggestions or comments will be appreciated!
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RE: New to the hobby and forum - E-Maxx! - 10/4/2006 10:07:28 PM   
thundir3


 

Posts: 52
Joined: 6/12/2006
From: , AB, CANADA
Status: offline 		Let me know how it is, I'm interested in building a dual brushless MT. It is a toss up between a stock EMaxx or a GorillaMaxx Revo. How fast does it go stock?

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RE: New to the hobby and forum - E-Maxx! - 10/5/2006 5:17:16 AM   
les_222


 

Posts: 180
Joined: 11/5/2005
From: richmond, MI, USA
Status: offline 		The emaxx is very durable out of the box...

My E-maxx has seen many beatings and has held up very well. I have gotten to a point that i do not break anything on it anymore..


A few recomended upgrades are the same a T-maxx: alluiminum bulkheads, Aftermarket cvds, Rpm A-arms once you break the stock ones.


A number one sugestion is put a piece of foam under the speed control and screw it down.. I broke a EVX speed control from shock twice. Once i put the foam under it has not broke since..

The E-maxx will go about 30 MPH with 7 cell packs and about 25 MPH with 6 cells.


Enjoy the E-maxx...


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RE: New to the hobby and forum - E-Maxx! - 10/5/2006 2:43:01 PM   
McFly505


 

Posts: 561
Joined: 3/9/2006
From: Evansville, IN, USA
Status: offline 		Stock E Maxx on 6 cell packs is good for around 25-27 MPH.

If you want INSANE power, then look into a Plettenberg/LiPo combo.

Plan on rebuilding/upgrading EVERYTHING in the drivetrain with that combo.


Scott

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