For those of you with E-Maxx's...

What does it mean that this truck has a two-speed transmission.....does the driver have to shift this from the radio...how exactly does this work? Also...I am a total novice with RC cars....I see a lot of adds for "hop-ups" - what are these? Are they just simply better modifications/replacements for stock parts?


thanks!
-crf

The E-Maxx does have "manual" transmission. It is a 2-speed controlled from the transmitter. The T-Maxx has an automatic 2-speed with manual reverse since the engine can't turn backwards like the electric.

How does the transmission shift on the radio...is there a button by the trigger or something? ...also....how do you know when its time to shift the transmission when you are racing an e-maxx?


thanks
-crf

I have a T-Maxx on which the 2-speed shifts automatically according to where I set the tension on its clutch. The E-Maxx, since it has electric motors that reverse with the same channel as the brake, has the third channel available to manually shift the tranny via a rocker switch, with your thumb, behind the throttle trigger. Just like in a real car, this changes the gear ratio. Low gear for slow grunt, high gear for higher speed. And like in a real car, you will hear the motors and gears speed up and plateau, and figure out pretty quickly when and where you want to shift.

Looking for an E-Maxx -- Bob