Official E-Maxx Thread
10-22-2008, 07:57 AM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
Who said you are not supposed to use LiPo's with a stock E-Maxx?
That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard.
Who ever agrees with the idea that you can't use LiPo in a stock E-Maxx, please let me know and give a reason so I can explain to you why that is not true.
That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard.
Who ever agrees with the idea that you can't use LiPo in a stock E-Maxx, please let me know and give a reason so I can explain to you why that is not true.
10-22-2008, 08:07 AM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
ORIGINAL: Bgdustin4
whell i got the e-maxx and dispointed in it but it could be that im only uesing 1500 bats. going to get some 4200s hope they work better. i got the e-maxx to try to get away from nitro i got a jato 3.3 and if i stay close it runs good and when i get away from me it dies lol so i thought an e-maxx would not die but like i said im disapoinmance in the proformance of it
whell i got the e-maxx and dispointed in it but it could be that im only uesing 1500 bats. going to get some 4200s hope they work better. i got the e-maxx to try to get away from nitro i got a jato 3.3 and if i stay close it runs good and when i get away from me it dies lol so i thought an e-maxx would not die but like i said im disapoinmance in the proformance of it
Wow I didn't know people were still using 1500 packs. Heck those things don't even run my hand starter well for my revo or tmaxx. I would say toss those in the recycling dump and pick up some nice 7cell saddle packs or even a couple of those really cheap 2500 lipos on ebay. you will see a hellofa difference
10-22-2008, 11:31 AM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
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hhere ya go is a guy running anew emaxx on twin 7cells.This can give you real good idea . i did a lil more research on the lipo's and most peopl are saying dont do it for you fry the stock 550 motors . If you decide to go brushless then run the lipo.
look into the 7cell Ib batteries unless you have the older version then go 6ell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl5QLlvdY1Q
hhere ya go is a guy running anew emaxx on twin 7cells.This can give you real good idea . i did a lil more research on the lipo's and most peopl are saying dont do it for you fry the stock 550 motors . If you decide to go brushless then run the lipo.
look into the 7cell Ib batteries unless you have the older version then go 6ell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl5QLlvdY1Q
10-22-2008, 01:39 PM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
This is a good time for me to reiterate that my son is running 7 cells and dual 700 motors with the original EVX with no problems. I should state that we bought and installed the Novak cooling fan.
10-23-2008, 01:19 AM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
http://www.traxxas.com/PDF-Library/3905_manual.pdf go to page 17 it says
Not all batteries can be used in wet environments. Consult your
battery manufacturer to see if their batteries can be used in wet
conditions. Do not use LiPo batteries in wet conditions (note: the
EVX-2 is not LiPo compatible).
Not all batteries can be used in wet environments. Consult your
battery manufacturer to see if their batteries can be used in wet
conditions. Do not use LiPo batteries in wet conditions (note: the
EVX-2 is not LiPo compatible).
10-23-2008, 02:36 AM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
also one more ? dose it matter how fast u charge them like 1-4 amps is it better to charge them at 1 or what i relly don't know what the dif is in the chargeing i know 1 amp takes a lot longer then 6 amps let me know something
10-23-2008, 07:29 AM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
I charge my 4800 mah lipos at 4 amps. They are supposed to be charged at 1C rate. I am pretty sure on 4800mah lipos that would be 4.8 amps.
I don't get why the EVX2 is not LiPo compatible. DC Voltage is DC Voltage. Sure the LiPo will have less resistance than most NIMH batteries but that only means it will have a higher amp output. So if the EVX2 will run 14 cells at 16.8V then it should handle the 14.8V of two Lipos.
I don't get why the EVX2 is not LiPo compatible. DC Voltage is DC Voltage. Sure the LiPo will have less resistance than most NIMH batteries but that only means it will have a higher amp output. So if the EVX2 will run 14 cells at 16.8V then it should handle the 14.8V of two Lipos.
10-23-2008, 08:08 AM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
have no idea about all that just what book said want to go brushless with it later down road i got them 2 ven 5000mah and wow what a dif from the 1500's lol what is a good easy brushless to put in the new e-maxx if u go brushless is it still water res.?
lol don't lol to hard at me i was messin with it this morning befor work and got it muddy i just wahed it in the sink then i looked down and seen the dishwaser lol could you run it in there with no soap ya im lazy u can say it just a thought [:-]
lol don't lol to hard at me i was messin with it this morning befor work and got it muddy i just wahed it in the sink then i looked down and seen the dishwaser lol could you run it in there with no soap ya im lazy u can say it just a thought [:-]
10-23-2008, 02:43 PM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
finedesingsrc makes waterproof lipos. Also The only reason they say not to use the lipos with the evx is b/c it doent have a lvc built in. It works fine with lipos
Edit: Venom nimh batteries are the worst I have ever tried! Stay away!!!
Edit: Venom nimh batteries are the worst I have ever tried! Stay away!!!
10-23-2008, 10:30 PM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
i got them in i think they are ok or have i just not uesed a good bat.? im gessing lvc means low volt current what do u have to get extra to ues them can i get a link? don't relly know what im doing thanks agin
10-24-2008, 01:34 PM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
Low Voltage Cutoff
It stopps the batteries from dropping below 3volts per cell.
Novak makes some but I have been using this one for years
http://www.fmadirect.com/Detail.htm?item=1897§ion=2
It stopps the batteries from dropping below 3volts per cell.
Novak makes some but I have been using this one for years
http://www.fmadirect.com/Detail.htm?item=1897§ion=2
10-25-2008, 02:30 AM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
k want to get all the links to get my running lipos i whent to that cheapbatterypacks.com and did not relly what cells and stuff to ues let me know please do they make some good combos with 2 lipos maybe like some 4800-5000 ones or do u not ned that much with lipo ones? and a good charger for one mine will not charge them please let me know thank you
o by the way was messing with e-maxx today and was running like a little track in the yard just made of trees and bushes in yard lol and i was going about half speed and i broke the for of the fram off ive replased them in nitro ones but kinda happy to do it i can tare in to and e-maxx
o by the way was messing with e-maxx today and was running like a little track in the yard just made of trees and bushes in yard lol and i was going about half speed and i broke the for of the fram off ive replased them in nitro ones but kinda happy to do it i can tare in to and e-maxx
10-25-2008, 10:31 PM
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Hey Wheelnut i have looked everywhere and cant seem to find that diff spindle to lock out the diffs can you help a brother out . I need this darn thing bad !!
Oh yess one last question for everyon what gearing are you running
pin/spur
Im running a 16/66 I still cant get that sweet spot of speed .
I just want to find that real sweet gear combo that gives me top end and pulling power.
Oh wheelnut had a buddy lend me his custom 7cell 5200 batts this evening to run at a special deal at our church . My minister well he broke my steering for me !lol
He hit a door jam at full throtle and I had it cut back for him like all the way down to 30% lol Its all good he told me to get the parts and that he would pay for all my trucks that got broken by the kids tonight !! i took two 1/10th scale and then two 1/18th scale and came home with only 1 truck still in working order! lol Love the kids but darn are they hard on the trucks !!
Oh yess one last question for everyon what gearing are you running
pin/spur
Im running a 16/66 I still cant get that sweet spot of speed .
I just want to find that real sweet gear combo that gives me top end and pulling power.
Oh wheelnut had a buddy lend me his custom 7cell 5200 batts this evening to run at a special deal at our church . My minister well he broke my steering for me !lol
He hit a door jam at full throtle and I had it cut back for him like all the way down to 30% lol Its all good he told me to get the parts and that he would pay for all my trucks that got broken by the kids tonight !! i took two 1/10th scale and then two 1/18th scale and came home with only 1 truck still in working order! lol Love the kids but darn are they hard on the trucks !!
10-26-2008, 10:13 AM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
Here is a link to the one I found. I can't find the one I bought anymore. Mine came with the gear.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&P=8&I=LXLDA3
You can't run my gearing. I am running Dual 970 motors.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&P=8&I=LXLDA3
You can't run my gearing. I am running Dual 970 motors.
11-02-2008, 11:48 PM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
if smoke comes from motor and it smells burt but still runs is it bad the truck dont seem as fast any more
what is the best brushless to get and if u do that is it still water proof
what is the best brushless to get and if u do that is it still water proof
11-03-2008, 09:10 AM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
seen this brushless Novak HV Pro 6.5 Brushless System w/5mm Rotor wanting to know what yall think about it give me input my lhs has them he has one with no box he give me for 195 what yall think ?
11-03-2008, 10:10 AM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
ORIGINAL: Bgdustin4
on that spool thing is that to lock all the whells where they all 4 turn with power ?
on that spool thing is that to lock all the whells where they all 4 turn with power ?
11-03-2008, 06:21 PM
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RE: Official E-Maxx Thread
If you dont buy it tell me where the heck he is so I can !!
I just got the 7.5 Im running a 66/15 and I won the Electric Pulling at the Pumpkin smash this weekend at Diggers dungeon . Im only running smc 4200 12 cells that is it no lipo YET!! But this 7.5 has a ton of tourqe i do mean a ton!!
I would get the 6.5 in a heart beat !!
I just got the 7.5 Im running a 66/15 and I won the Electric Pulling at the Pumpkin smash this weekend at Diggers dungeon . Im only running smc 4200 12 cells that is it no lipo YET!! But this 7.5 has a ton of tourqe i do mean a ton!!
I would get the 6.5 in a heart beat !!
