Top 5 Upgrades for Traxxas X-Maxx. Cost effective, Durable and Best sellers for 2018.
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- Roger highlights TOP 5 Cost Effective Traxxas X-Maxx upgrades available at RC Street Shop:
✅ Traxxas X-Maxx upgrades rcstreetshop.com/318-x-maxx-u...
➡️ 1. High Torque Servo
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➡️ 2. RPM Axle Carriers
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➡️ 3. RPM Upper and Lower A-arms
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➡️ 4. CEN Pins
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➡️ 5. Pro-line Badlands Wheels+Tires
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You nailed it bud, I would recommend any new xmaxx owner to watch this. You summed up every necessary upgrade in 20 minutes. It took me about 3 months of reading up and asking questions to get where I'm at which is basically what you just covered. Well done.
Appreciate you comment Thomas, thanks a bunch!👍
Helped me a lot too and I've not bought one yet. Greets from over the pond
They didnt nail shit. Terrible company. Ordered 250$ worth of shit 3 weeks ago still waiting. No tracking information either lmao shit company. Tried emailing and calling to no avail will be doing chargeback at the bank to get my 250$ they scammed me.
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This is gonna be my go-to-video when i get my own X-MAXX, nice job guys
Thank you, it is going to be here :) X-maxx could be pretty affordable in terms of upgrades, if you do them right. Its a durable truck out of the box, it just needs a few tweaks
Fuck these guys. They robbed me 250$ lol gotta go to bank to get a chargeback for this fraud ass website
Thank you, Roger! I sure appreciate the time you spend helping us noobs. You provide a GREAT service for our sport. And to let you know with the parts and fantastic assistance I got from you - restored my ancient "S Max" from the 1990's and it's still going strong! Thanks again, Roger! THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU! I wish you great prosperity for you and RC STREET SHOP! good luck buddy! And if you are ever in Oregon - contact me and I will take you out on Detroit Lake in my boat and we can play with RC aircraft on Floats and some high performance RC tunnel hull boats! And lets not forget FISHING for pink meat trout! Carry on! Rick Jolin.
Hey Rick, thank you so much for such sincere comment. I would print it right now and leave on Roger's table to set his day. This means a lot for us. We're not making a lot (money wise), but we compensate this with positive energy and positive emotions we're getting from you guys! Thank you for being a great customer!! - RC Street Shop team.
Just got new x-maxx. Y’all do great vids. I’m sticking with stock a arms for now . But will do rpm rear hub carriers . Keep up good work guys
Thank you and good luck!
That was a very nice “Honest” review and upgrade video.Obviously he owns an hobby shop, and was still completley honest as to what you should upgrade and what you should not.I dont know him but ...very good honest guy.I would listen to this review 100% over any other.Thank you for that
Thank you for the comment Gino!👍
RC Street Shop , no problem, man.Im getting ready to upgrade my new 8s Blue Xmaxx, my god its so beautiful i dont even want to drive it.I have to watch your video again, but what do you think about a piggy back shock upgrade? I was thinking the Hot racing system? But someone said that he installed them and they leaked...the black and blue ones.
Besides cosmetics, piggy back shocks do not improve handling that much. From our experience it is more cosmetic upgrade...not a performance changer.
Here’s an honest review. Terrible company. Ordered 250$ worth of shit 3 weeks ago still waiting. No tracking information either lmao shit company. Tried emailing and calling to no avail will be doing chargeback at the bank to get my 250$ they scammed me.
DO NOT BUY FROM THESE SCAMMERS
VERY detailed and informative video, cool to see that the honest hobby guy still lives !! Would love to come by your shop on my next trip to the states, greetings from Denmark :)
Thank you and you're always welcome!:)
Just got one for my birthday today! What an absolute beast... I think the stock tires are okay, NOT GREAT but serviceable. I probably won't change the tires until the stock wear out, then..... badlands....
My stock servo is okay too, can turn the tires on carpet no problem, but I will likely buy the steel geared servo and have it on hand for when mine eventually strips.
DEFINITELY LOVE UR VIDEOS M8! MANY BIG THANKYOU'S!!!
Great video again ! keep the good work up.
Thanks a lot!👍👍👍
Great video, just registered with your website. Thank you for all details, I'm sure I'll be inquiring more info/suggestions in the future. As my son and I are new owners to this beast!!!! 15 min into playing with it, we broke the the rear axle carrier and the bulkhead front lower. Cul de sac (IS NOT!!!) a big enough area to play/learn the ins and outs of this monster....lol
Welcome to the club!👍
18:34 for summary. Great vid...thx for sharing all the great info!
Good info. Waiting for my x maxx this week..... definitely will share this one ☝️
Have some quality FUN there!
You are the man thanks Kev for telling me to follow your buddy 🙌
Just bought my x Maxx along with 2 3s and 2 4s today. Subbed
Have Fun!
I bought a Used Xmaxx 8S. It had all of these upgrades already done lol. 2085X servo, RPM rear hubs, and pro-line badlands beadlock wheels, CEN captured hinge pins, Upgraded steering spring and linkage. I have the stock A-Arms still, I have a HP racing spool in the rear end for a live axle, and a HP racing hardened steel spur gear. I love it though!! Super reliable.
I get to enjoy all of the advantages of the upgrades that were already pre-installed! Because my truck “Never breaks” It’s super reliable!!
oh my GOD, you have a hell of a track to play on.
Thank you Anton 👍
Great Vid! Love the detail! Can you make an updated video of current experience with truck and how different parts you’ve used have held up plz.?
LOVE the Snap On truck body!
Wow, an honest salesman! That must be whole new breed of human
Its ROGER:)
Fu3L yes he is a Salesman that was the whole point of this video
Thanks for the information,..i appreciate it..awesome video review!
Thanks for watching!
Thank You for a great video.
Thank you for your comment!
Hello, would you recommend integy sway bars (front and rear). For a traxxas x maxx? Thanks in advance.
First let me say great video. Just got my Xmaxx the other day and already blew a tire. Looking at getting the badlands tires but I am concerned now about the weight. Is the stock motor and esc going to be able to handle this much more weight? I don’t want to burn up the esc or motor. Going to put in and order here soon but there are so many conflicting forum posts.
Thx for the rpm pin advice
Good Video! Very informative 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you Luis, much appreciated!
I finally bought a brand new Xmaxx 8s yesterday. The very first time out, within the first 10 minutes, the rear passenger side shock cap broke. Then I noticed the inside bearing was all apart on the same rear passenger side. I replaced all corners with rpm uprights with the bigger bearings
Well i dide know about the cen hinspins mod together whit the rpm arms whas a must, but from what i know you can only do it to the outther and lower arms, that sayid you need it all the way around from what i have seen/heard or is that wrong? Becuse i hade the arms on my truck and the pin slipt out on thelower arms first, but also on the uper arms on the outside :(
Great video sir I love my xmaxx about to buy rpm arms tomorow for the back and front
Thank you. You'd love it with RPM hopups!
Great video..thanks
Does anyone know of any offset wheels for the x maxx? Or anyways to make the truck a bit wider?? Thanks for any suggestions.
I just got my xmaxx. For road and bash I should be good with stock gears right?
Hey. What’s a good tool set to own that I can get from Home Depot or order for my x maxx? One that can do pretty much everything?
In addition to your situation, I have noticed if the ESC is used heavily, it can and will thermal shutdown. a solution to that would be to aim two small fans at the ESC to the left and right of it, that cures that problem. Also the Spur and Pinion are inadequate, the pot metal has exploded on me twice under the high speed gear combo. Replace with hardened steel and you will end up with a much more durable drive train. Also have replaced both front and rear diff cases with the aluminum case from the torque biasing center diff. I haven't broken anything in the suspension, but i find the drive train of this truck to be very fragile.
Thanks for the tips😎
Good stuff Roger, I just bought a new Xmaxx n have left it stock so far, I’ve only ran it once so don’t know what to upgrade first, thanks for sharing
Thank you. We've tested and broke a lot of X-Maxx upgrades to make this video and it is totally possible to add something else to the list, but if the goal is performance, then just these 5 would be a great improve.
STEVO D 313 with this truck if you use a little Common Sense the truck doesn't not need any upgrades I have a Traxxas that's 10 or 15 years old and I've kept it clean kept it out of the water just short. jumps and it's still going strong
The stock arms are amazingly stout, I don't believe that is a must for upgrading... I've had more issues with the front shock tower getting bent after lawn darting but have wrapped all the "tubes" with silicone tape which has helped in allowing things to take more shock before giving up ;)
And I do LOVE the badlands on it. You're right , runs straight. A lil heavy, lose about 3mph but psss
Shout out to the bolsa wetlands for always being a great bash spot, I’m there almost everyday
Rock on!😎😎😎
The parts needed for the SRR are 109 c hubs and upper suspension arms. 60-88 spindles. A must. Gpm aluminum servo saver bell crank and aluminum servo saver mount 50, 1/5 servo mount 55, 1/5 scale servo 50-100. Upper link mount 40 and the rear bearing carrier 50+. Then you break the axle housing or lower control arms or front shock tower. All those are limited to one maker running 88 for the cheapest part. So so glade I traded it for an x maxx before I got in the hole.
Welcome to the club 😎 ride safe and have FUN!
Hello thanks for great video, I just recently got a 8S X-maxx and was wondering if I also need to upgrade the rear hub uprights or are they already better than the 6S X-maxx was stock. I don't jump my X-maxx we race them on a 8 turn off road track. As well, what do I need to buy for the steering system?
As everybody plays differently (speeds, skills etc), we advocate buying/replacing parts only after breaking them. Changing stock steering servo to aftermarket, should address 90% of all steering issues one may have.
After running my xmaxx 8s a few battery packs I've broken the front bumper and rear axle carriers (replaced with RPM ones). I also blew a tire despite my effort to vent them. Thanks.
2 of my tires died after only 6 packs the foams rolled up in the tires
@@jordanfrye1280 Try the DuraTrax lockups x 24mm belted tires. They are $50 for two or $100 for a set. They are the cheapest and best tire for the xmaxx so far that I have tested running 20/50 gearing. You just have to keep an eye on them becoming unglued. Reglue them and bash on!
Subbed. You are legit af. Thanks man. COVID has put me back into the hobby full tilt.
Same here. Any battery recommendations?
soleh18 using the hrb 4s 5000mah 50c
Any 4S 25-50C
@ rcsuperstore...Are these upgrades from 2018 still relevant on the 2020 model? Does the new model negate any of these upgrades??
How often do you service your diffs and what fluid weights do you use
Great info , I have been tryin to tell everyone I know about the cen hinge pins and how important they are ..And the tires as well I want the trenchers but so dam expensive so I stick with the stock 8s and they are really durable but u have to keep them on the dirt .. I would to visit ur store do u have a website ????
We do www.rcstreetshop.com (check links in the description). We do not have everything listed on it, as at the moment we're focused on our brick and mortar store (we have over 10K pieces of inventory in stock). If you happen to need anything, just dial in 5620425-9000 or stop by our store in Long Beach.
Quick question...has the bearing issue on the inner hubs been resolved on the factory 8s Maxxes? I just got the same one as in your video and inner bearings look pretty beefy. They arent RPM though.
Sure, they changed quite a few things on 8S, but we still recommend RPM. Parts are beefy and flex instead of breaking.
What gearing do you recommend for general all purpose bashing?
I just ordered a xmaxx and the tinkerer in me is already looking into mods. Can you please release the mod installation content?
To replace the inner bearings, do you need to replace the whole setup
And a hot ra CD ring spur with a tekno pinion that comes with a 2.5 mm grub to give more torque and the grub is flat on bottom so it will stay in place and stop backing off.
Curious your thoughts on the WideMaxx kit?
All four of my inner bearing on the hubs had their seals fall out on my first battery, light bashing. Now I got grit 8n all of them.otherwise a tank
Does all this still apply on a new 8s xmaxx?
Do you recommend going to 22/50 on the pinion and spur? I have stock 6s i do have to extra fans for the esc and the dual castle fans for motor
It depends on the way you ride/play. Make sure you check temp after first couple of minutes and then after 10mins, to make sure that you are not over heating/stressing it.
Where is that spot you guys were running your rc?
Do you use the Traxxas battery connectors or did you change
Is it true that the RPM inner bearing in the carriers don't ship with the proper grease? I saw a video where the guy said the instructions had him remove the seals and grease them.
Could you guys do a steering servo upgrade how to video for the x-maxx? Thank you for this video I've been looking for a video like this.
Thanks for suggestion Vincent, we'll add this to our to-do list👍
czcams.com/video/OovfqJLdi3Q/video.html ther you go m8
Will a 170tbl work well in this truck
Very informative video. Really well put together. Excellent product reviews. I have 2 xmaxx’s myself. And everything you said is 100% accurate!!! Gonna check out your instagram page!!
Thank you for the comment. We always try our best to provide the most accurate info...with this video Roger put his Xmaxx through a lot of tests before we figured it out 😎👍
Do not buy from this shit ass company!! . Terrible company. Ordered 250$ worth of shit 3 weeks ago still waiting. No tracking information either lmao shit company. Tried emailing and calling to no avail will be doing chargeback at the bank to get my 250$ they scammed me.
Hi i found a used traxxas xmaxx with 2085x servo and a max6 esc and rpm hub carriers for 850$ should i buy it is it a good deal ?
Thanks for your video 👍
Tank you for your comment! Much appreciated 😎👍
RC Street Shop just got a xmax last week after 10mins run was making a bearing noise just checked the rear hub after watching your video a there it was the inside bearing just ordered new rpm hubs
Thanks
Do you know if they make a tougher alternative for the 7720 part on an 8S? Mine broke and it was a pain in the butt to replace. It seems like that should be a stiffer aluminum piece. And, it’s pretty important for the truck.
It should be flexing, this is why it was made it out of plastic, aluminum would cause something else to break plus truck will be much heavier (more inertia etc)
Awesome video
Thanks a lot!
Good vid mate, I agree with the upgrades featured mines 8s from stock, Gearing has been an issue on mine, ESC replaced and now the motor has burned out, It is an expensive truck to start with, Batteries have failed yeah and servo too, Love my BEAST no matter what.
RC maniacs body shell is a must too!
Thank you for your feedback! Have fun there!😎
tom webster I've got to ask what are you doing with this truck that's not normal all those parts going bad
Link to the bofy please....I love it
What gearing have you been running on this truck
I have had mine a week,done ten hard runs with it and bearing are fine ! 🤷🏻♂️
Well, not all of us are riding conservatively responsible:) Have Fun there!
Mine lost front wheel drive. Any suggestions?
I am picking up the xmcxx 8s tomorrow do you have any videos on these upgrades and more I'm new but really like the hobby I'm just a hands on person just looking directions sometimes confusing I would really appriciate it have blessed day.
Unfortunately, this is all we have for right now. If you are local, stop by the shop and talk to our tech, he will be happy to share tips
Awesome video man!! Appreciate it .. do you ship to India ?
Great video👍🏽 I've been to your shop & got excellent customer service! Question: where is that track you were bashing at? I'm running out of places to bash in the Los Angeles area. Thanks👍🏽
Thank you for your comment and for giving us a visit!
Give us a call 562-425-9000 talk to Roger, he knows places:) he tested almost every skatepark in LA county LOL
😎👍
Good Video!
Thank you for your comment Meharvan!
The pins are just for the bottom outside correct?
What do you recommend Traxxas replacement servo or savox servo 1210sg with adapter.
Definitely Savox.
Hi sir I was wondering what gearing would I use and or any other changes to drive my xmax over water with the Pro-Line paddle Wheels
Stock with 8S would hydroplane as if there is no water.
winnrscircle buy an RC boat trucks aren't meant to run on water but a lot of stupid people do that
What about the rpm hinge pins?
First thing what you must change it's ESC for MAX 6 or MAX 5... if no, you can expect to see fire in your xmaxx :D
Thanks for the tip!....fire in Xmaxx is no good LOL
Can you please make a how to video I am still learning how to work on my own cars an how to get comfortable
Thank you for you comment, we will definitely make a few for X-maxx!
It would be nice for you to stock some of these items.. thanks for the video
Sorry Noah, we're working on synchronizing our current inventory with online store, but we're are shorthanded right now. If you have a moment to give us a call, we'll take your order over the phone (we have these and other items in stock 90% of the time).
I don't understand what you are saying at 11:18. It sounds like you said "RPM Uprights"? I know you are talking about bearings shortly thereafter, but I am just slightly confused. Also, I wen't to the RPM site and it says that the bearings are not a replacement for stock Traxxas Axle Carriers. So, does that mean that we need to change that carrier to fit the new bearings? Sorry, I am a newbie and just getting in to the hobby.
Yes, RPM uprights rcstreetshop.com/rpm/6689-rpm-oversized-rear-axle-carriers-traxxas-x-maxx.html
they come with oversized ball bearing, so you change both with this kit....a must have upgrade
Can you tell me what company you got the front bumper from that is on the truck with the raptor body
It is stock Traxxas
Can you do an updated video on this?
I just got a 6s and would love a vid on how and what to upgrade
Thank you for the comment, we will add it to the list.
Watched this vid again and not sure if you knew that thay tried to get away with still having the 6s rated tires on it?. My first set they replaced the rear since I sent a pic of about 2-3" without any adhesive noticed as my tire was coming over the bead. I went ahead and bought the second pair. Thought that was fair. Was not gonna ask them to replace them all since the front ones had not come apart yet. And they stayed in the air more. Lol.
that body is so awesome dude!
Thank you we like it too!
@@Rcstreetshop 😁
Awesome video brother..getting mine Saturday..in terms of ordering from you, have you been affected by the fires?
Yes and No....we had some delays earlier this week / we lost some packages, but now everything is OK👍
Awesome video bro! Just plain honest content.
What exact size reamer or drill bit is used to make the arm holes bigger to fit the CEN hinge pins?
Thanks for the comment! I believe it was 3mm drill bit...I'll check with our tech and edit the comment if its not.
I used a 4mm drill bit and it worked just fine although 3 would be safer
I want the proline tires mx4 or whatever I here there a bit heavy but dont expand
Hey, where did you get that snap-on body? I want to make a food truck body for my X-Maxx.
Have it 3D printed.
Great video, thanks!
Would you have such a video for E-revo 2.0?
By the way, nice place you use your x-maxx!
Thank you for the comment. We are a little bit shorthanded at the moment, but we'll try to make the same video for Revo 2.0
It would be cool, 2.0 is a car that, with the right upgrades, is pretty cool.
The worst for me is the rear suspension. I tried everything until I remembered a carbon fiber surfboard kit ...
I even made a video about it, look:
czcams.com/video/grQ-GZXVUwc/video.html
Can you fit a weaker spring or the 2085x spring in the hot racing steering assembly you said the spring is too strong?
Yes, this is one of the ways to adjust suspension (another way is to change oil).
@@Rcstreetshop I wasn't talking about suspension I meant you said the hot racing servo saver spring is too hard can you take the stock xmaxx servo saver spring and use it with the hot racing servo saver? I just ordered this so I'm trying to figure out the easiest solution. Thanks 👍
A little late in the piece, but a Huge Thank You for this vid!!!
As a Hater of the whole monster truck thing... (old school Ex 1/8th Nitro buggy racer...)
Seeing the absolute Biblical abuse this car can take, I'm seriously considering buying the 8s version... Sure has presence ... size wise.. wow... and appears to be very easy to work on!
Just gotta figure out a way to hide it from the missus...hahaha
Not many RC's can do 40ft+ jumps and take it well! Deeply impressive and really Hope Traxxas keep this beast going.
Not a brand junky, as I love Arrma very much aswell, but this animal.... really is hard to ignore.
Huge Cheers from Sydney Australia bud!!
It is nice to know that you guys down under know how to bash! LOL Have FUN!
P.S. hiding from missus never works with big stuff....1/5 rc cars...guitars....motorcycles...CARS!LOL
Max5 and a castle 2028....plus everything you said and I'd agree.
Thanks for the tip!
So the CEN pins only go on the lower outside of each arm?
Correct
Great vid bro! Quick question.. Just recently purchased a couple MaxAmps 4s 9000XL lipos for my 8s. Do you think an esc upgrade like a Max 5 or 6 is needed or is the stock esc capable? Also, what high end charger would you recommend? Would greatly appreciate your feedback.
It depends on how you run it. For most people stock is OK (with extra cooler/ heatsink )...It is possible to damage any ESC with high output batteries. There is no need to get high end charger if your goal is to charge two high performance batteries at a time. Instead of spending $400-500 on a charger, get 2 $100 ones...it be just as good.
@@Rcstreetshop Thanks
Any time!👍
@@Rcstreetshop Would you recommend the new 200 watt 26 amp Traxxas EZ Peak charger?
Absolutely!
Is that tire set up good to run on a stock motor? And thanks for the info super helpful
Yes, it increases traction, but stock 8S motor will handle it.
What are rpm ur uprights? 11:17
CZcams is telling my safety (passwords, etc) is at risk when I click on the high torque steering servo link in your description!
Oh, wow! Thanks for letting us know, we will address this with our IT guy...
Why can’t I buy one that is ready to drive out of the box?Mine broke in 10 mins.
Dude that body fire af though link?
I can’t find the power up kit on the Traxxas web site anymore did they get rid of it or change the part number anyone know
It was a promo....give us a call (562-425-9000) we may help with this
RC Street Shop I figured it out thanks for getting back to me