5 Best Upgrades for the Traxxas Maxx
Vložit
- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- With so many option parts and accessories for the Traxxas Maxx, it's tough to know which are worth it, and which are not. So today, we go through upgrades to list our top 5 upgrade ideas, for the Traxxas Maxx.
Upgrades:
5) Carbon Adjustable Battery Brace: www.amainhobbies.com/xtreme-r...
Pure-Tech Mount (something we've used for special projects & works good): www.amainhobbies.com/xtreme-r...
4) Tires (wheels mainly):
Badlands 3.8" Pre-mounted Tires: www.amainhobbies.com/proline-...
Trencher LP 3.8" Pre-mounted Tires: www.amainhobbies.com/proline-...
UDR Hyrax Tire only: www.amainhobbies.com/proline-...
Traxxas UDR Wheel: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
3) Servo:
Traxxas 2085X: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
Traxxas Servo Adapter: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
EcoPower WP120T Waterproof Servo: www.amainhobbies.com/ecopower...
ProTek R/C 370TBL Waterproof Servo: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-r...
Traxxas Steering Bellcrank Set (for servo saver parts): www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
2) WideMaxx Conversion Kit: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
1) Steel Driveshafts:
Maxx Constant Velocity Driveshafts: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
WideMaxx Constant Velocity Driveshafts: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
17mm Wheel Hub Set: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
17mm Wheel Nuts: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
17mm Wheel Nut Wrench: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-r...
6S Traxxas Maxx - Video: • 6S Traxxas Maxx - We C...
Top 3 Items for your Traxxas Vehicle - Video: • Top 3 Items for your T...
For all of your RC needs visit AMain Hobbies: bit.ly/XcAuJr
Follow us on Instagram: / amainhobbies
Like AMain Hobbies on Facebook: / amainhobbies
Follow @AMainHobbies on Twitter: / amain_com - Sport
Most helpful guy on CZcams for rc cars!
You know the maxx is selling really good when Amain hobbies makes a upgrade video for it!
This is the second upgrade video!
It’s a cool truck I’m glad it’s doing well. People are doing super cool stuff with them. Driving across water, pulling their kids around in wagons
@@fueltoblaze1554 um no it isnt
Dude! You are impressive! No wasted Time- No Dumb Comments. Just Good Content! Thank You
This is a great video. Thank you Brett for taking the time to do this! I just ordered the Solar Flair Maxx, and I’ll be doing these upgrades over time as needed.
6:58 Whoever got those shots deserves an Academy Award (or whatever awards awesome filmmakers get).
Pretty sure that’s from a Traxxas promo video
Yeah
That’s the official Traxxas video “Go Wide! widemaxx ”
I have performed all of these upgrades to my Maxx. I would like to add that the control arm hinge pin kit using hex screw is also a nice upgrade as the stock pins tend to back out when bashing. I have not broken anything on my Maxx. It is a tank and holds up better mechanically than my X-Maxx. The only thing that went out on mine was the ESC. But thanks to Traxxas' excellent customer service, I sent in the motor and ESC after a year of ownership and they replaced both free of charge! Traxxas may cost more than other RC's but my experience has been that you are part of the family with plenty of support.
Same here! Did ur second one hold up so far?
@@mattreadle4566 yes
@@mattreadle4566 So far so good. Sorry for the late response
6666666
6v6
Awesome video Bret!! Love all them upgrade choices and I’m just like you I love my tires! 😁🍻
Let’s see some bashing with a variety of cars! I haven’t seen you bash in a while, always nice to see some bashing on your older RCs
Great video and explanation of upgrades & noting that you don't HAVE to upgrade! I see SO MANY new people buy a brand new car and the first thing they do is ask what do they upgrade, never have driven the car...
Superb upgrades🔥🔥 Even the honorable mentioned are good to know.
Excellent content and do enjoy the "Top 5 Best" video series. Also enjoy the Traxxas information. Very informative and thank you for the effort putting the vids together.
Great video. Totally agree with all of these. I also dig the light kit. It’s just cool.
One of the main reasons that I like ordering from you guys! AMain Hobbies, goes the extra mile on showing us what is great to upgrade, how to fix stuff, what not to do and on top of all that. You guys have great customer support and really good prices. The only complaint I personally have is, it would be nice to see you guys try some of the more affordable parts and electronics. I have been trying some of the cheaper servos and tires and they are holding up just as good, Like the Hobbystar steering servo and the Duratrax tires and wheels. They have been a great way to save money with the gas prices being so high now days. I love your videos and as always, Thank you for all your help.
Very informative! Thanks for making this!
Thanks for the video! Just got the Maxx a couple weeks ago. First rc car I've had in 30 years. It's awesome! I broke a couple parts within the first 20 minutes and had to wait for replacement parts. But since then I've been much harder on it and had nothing break. Got the wide kit on it. Been hopping between your site and my local hobby shop for parts. Getting new proline tires and gear delivered from you guys later today. Thank you again for all your great videos! I've learned all sorts of ways to dump $ into this new hobby. 🤣
Quit nicotine recently and this has been a great distraction. Granted, when I broke it within 20 minutes I almost lost my mind, but again, much better since then.
Heck yeah man! Quit some bad habits, pick up some good ones. Happy to hear you're back in r/c and driving; good for you Blake!
-Brett
🗣Thanks so much this really helped my knowlege on Rc upgrades😍👍
Great info, need one for the xmaxx 👀
Thanks for the top tip re servo saver (6.07-6.43) what a difference 👍 I remembered this from watching this vid first time around, so just circling back for a big thanks and shout out as 6 months on, I finally changed that part and the difference is amazing, it’s really solidified the steering and removed most of the steering play I’d been living with 👍👍😊 Thank you sir 🤟
Great! Over time it's easy to forget how the steering used to feel until you refresh the parts. Happy to hear that helped and thanks for coming back to let us know.
-Brett
Love your vids, always so much info you never leave anything out like needing the wheel hex's and hex nuts for the steel driveshafts..great job, but that's the difference from people who know and love the hobby to people who don't....👍👍
Thanks Andy!
-Brett
Brett makes the best videos!
Really good video!
awesome video buddy!
Just got one, nice video!
I can definitely understand getting into RC when you're Brett's neighbour, haha. Your enthusiasm rubs off, dude!
Looking forward to do the number one upgrade on my maxx 👍🏻
Thanks for rhe video i want a maxx now
Bought one just to jib around the back yard. A ramp a table a rail and my shed roof and the maxx is sick
Love it bro
go michael! RC really is a great hobby that almost anyone can enjoy. losi mini t 2.0 brushless is SO MUCH FUN. Thinking this may be next.
Awesome video and info
Have a good one my friend and stay safe
👍🥶👍
Very helpful vidio... thx
Nice Info
Good vidéo brooooo
always wanted to drive one of these trucks and see how fun it is.
There great
Solid video.
First 😁😁😁
Watching u'r video with a coffee
Very enjoy😍
It's also good to mention that if you cover the holes on the inside of a rim and intend to do jumps you'll need to vent somewhere otherwise you'll blow the tires out so if you're going to run in wet environments either don't jump or seal the rim holes and punch holes on the outside so water can easily escape...
Just copped at Maxx… amazing rc vehicle.
That ProTek servo is beautiful and an excellent reccomendation.
What did he mean when he said journey men lol
Average
I just upgraded my maxx to proline badlands mx28s and love them.
Couple things I'd point out as a maxx v1 owner and having done all these upgrades....
Fuel line on the dog bones, 4s 6700 or better will waller out the cutouts in the drive cups.
Aluminum bell crank, aluminum servo horn and aluminum/titanium toe links. The plastic won't hold up to decent bashing. Keeps the steering tight and right, just need to keep clean.
Hinge pins back out. I captured mine with hardware I had at home but they do sell kits.
Shocks...outta the box they're not great. At least up the shock weight but I found a big difference going to a full aluminum progressive shock.
Nice video guys. Can you please do a video on the double e d110 it's a 1\8th crawler
Traxxas is already very good truck...and when u upgrade it...its absolute RC BASH GOD
The traxxas max is a must have very fun truck
I wish I had a Xmaxx, but I already got a Kraton 6S for my Christmas present and I did upgrades on it.
soooo, And?! go get an X-MAXX....you'll get another paycheck, have a lil fun!
Thanks for the respond Brett didn't see it till now lol
Considering buying a Maxx to compliment my newly purchased XMaxx. This was quite helpful!
I have both and I drive the maxx more with all these upgrades and it’s the best car (you can find better in different categories of course) but if your looking for a little of everything from being built like a tank to functionality like flipping and bashing this thing is amazing! It may not maneuver like the revo but will definitely take more of a beating
@@mellowpunk85 The revo is still a pretty tough machine while driving much better. I'd take a revo over a maxx. Yeah, the maxx is stronger, but the revo is better in every other way. It's faster, it's bigger, it has more torque, it's more stable, it handles better, it has more power, it's more controllable in the air, it jumps much nicer, it just goes on and on.
@@gasolinediesel972 I’d say the exact opposite. I have both and the Maxx is by far the better built truck and is much more fun to drive. EREVO is poorly engineered, it’s slower and is fragile and it cannot handle jumps.
Hello Brett. Excellent no BS video as usual. Thanks for pro tips !
I just tried your recommendation of the UDR wheels with the Hyrax tires on the maxx and I am having some issues. I have a widemaxx and the wheels appear to fit but I noticed that the wheel hex doesn't go in all the way into the wheel and that about 2mm of hex is exposed. That little nipple that's part of the hex is whats preventing the wheel to be fully inserted. Further, the stub axle on the widemaxx appears to be a smaller width versus the thicker stub axle on the UDR wheel so there is a little bit of play. When I fully tightened the flanged nylon nut, the wheel appears to be tight and stable but not sure how this will hold up in a bash session. It appears your setup is working great with the UDR wheels. Have you had any issues with your setup and have experienced a similar issue? Will keeping these UDR wheels on the widemaxx be reliable setup? Thanks in Advance! Keep up the good videos! You sound like an announcer.
I’ve got all them upgrades and it’s my favorite car by far. Great video keep up the good work
Do u have a xmaxx ! I was thinking a buddy wants to trade me his like new widenaxx and a erevo 2.0 for my xmaxx or just buy the erevo 2.0 off him for 275 and keep my xmaxx i love the size it donr get stuck anywhere its fun in snow and hillclimbs its unstoppable
@@paulcherry1520 E-revo 2.0 for 275 is a steal. The E-revo 2.0 is a great machine. Buy it.
@@gasolinediesel972 i am goin to . I have the cash but I can trade my xmaxx for it decent shape and a like new widemaxx or just buy the erevo 2.0 has steel center drive shafts proline brute body
@@paulcherry1520 An xmaxx for an E-revo 2.0 and widemaxx is a pretty fair trade, but if you buy the E-revo, then you'll have an xmaxx and an E-revo. If you trade, then you'll have a widemaxx and an E-revo. I'd rather have an xmaxx and an E-revo. Don't trade it. Buy the E-revo and he keeps the maxx.
@@gasolinediesel972 yes I love the xmaxx and have the extra 275 laying around from selling a buggy ! So ill keep the xmaxx and buy the erevo and down the road maybe buy the maxx
When the quarantine hit i got back into rc after being out of it for about 10 years I bought my daughter and me a x maxx a maxx and a stampede the maxx has been the only truck that hasn't needed anything we bought the wide maxx kit and haven't even put it on it just goes and takes all our abuse and asks for nothing but another charged batterie we live in az our trucks have never seen concrete or asphalt before only mud dirt and silt the maxx is one tuff truck
Been debating getting the Kraton for my first RC, but starting to lean hard towards the Maxx due to it’s durability. Cost was the main driver before, but I keep reading comments like yours that make me want to shell out the extra dough and get it right the first time.
@@robsmith1975 both are Very good, but for 1st RC i reccomend maxx
Imsmile when i watch amaun vids. You look so youthful and remind me of the catcher kid in The Sandlot
I just built the totally Tubular Traxxas Max 4s Monster Truck
Made mine 6s capable everything else is stock.
Blx 185 on a plate screwed into the original esc mount 👊😀
4 s is good enough for me 👍
Rock and Roll edition body. I love it. 🦾👍
I think I’ve started to notice a bit of slop in my ecopower 120t. Not sure how that happened but I’ve looked elsewhere and haven’t found anything else that it could be.
Steel cvd s and 17 mm made my Maxx a beast
I've had my Maxx over one year and to this day nothing has broken! Insane!
Wow, that's amazing! Great trucks!
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies would duratrax sixpack 3.8 fit or do you recomend them
@@zackhermsen9198 They will probably rub on the body which may be fixable by trimming it with scissors but it's hard to say without trying them. Those are really big tires.
-Brett
I love the maxx
can you make some boots to keep dirt out of the shafts.... omg 3d print some with that soft filiment
i got a maxx about 2 years ago and within a month of running it on a football pitch the stock servo broke twice so i decided to get a metal servo for the same price as a traxxas one and its not even scratched.
So you know that part for the barong and goes akin to the wheel hubs so the parts to the wheel I snapped it so maybe you can add it??
I see the ProTek fans for sale but what’s the part number for the mounts?
...And I'm watching this video even though I don't have a Maxx, (or any other Traxxas vehicle for that matter) and I don't like Traxxas that much. Why am I watching this then, you ask? Because Amain hobbies uploaded...
When are you going to release another b74.1 build video? I am really liking that series because I have a b74.1d myself
No, probably not. The last video about lightening the car and finding more speed was a good place to end it. Did you see that video: czcams.com/video/jgKKhMlBM1Y/video.html
After that video, our B74.1 is dialed! I'm not sure what else to do other than drive and enjoy it.
-Brett
Hi so u suggest me to go 6s or not!?
Brett, can you please give a link to the UDR tires? Would the ones you like be good all around and bashing? Are there any down sides to using them on a MAXX? You mentioned the size loses top speed but adds torque, would I need to change gearing at all? If I upgrade to MMX with 1515 motor would I need to change gears? And finally, If I run these with MMX 1515 would it make the esc and motor run hotter or cooler? I know it’s alt of questions but you’re the man to ask. Congratulations on the the event’s you won.
The UDR wheels only fit the Maxx with the stock driveshafts; if you add the upgraded steel Maxx driveshafts they do not fit the wheels. But here are the tires: www.amainhobbies.com/proline-unlimited-desert-racer-udr-hyrax-tires-w-inserts-2-z4-pro10163-00/p-qqqrtawqlc2xqctz?v=997147
They mount up on any UDR wheel and require no gearing changes. If you change motors you may need to change your gearing, but you'll just have to try it and experiment.
-Brett
Can you unbox the tenacity bd pro
Great videos man! I feel like the MAXX are more indestractable than XMAXX probably because of that power and weight difference. Now sell me the used RCs! lol (im serious) lol
I did a 6s conversion my axel broke and the other rear axel is twisting should i be concerned on anything
Send it let's gooooo
7:45 Are the Protek fans mentioned waterproof?
Can you guys do a video like this for the x-maxx please
just a question which one should i buy? Castle Creations Mamba Monster X 8S 33.6V ESC with 1717-1260Kv Sensored Motor Combo? which one is the best for my buck? thank you
Why cant I just use the plastic hexs and hubs with the metal axles?
Do this but for the Kraton EXB 6s
Please , please do a video on upgrade options for the E revo 2.0 I am thinking of buying one.
Servos, toe links, tires, and limiting straps.
@@gasolinediesel972 Thanks mate, appretiate that.
@@gourobkundu2173 No problem.
The max is a little beast
The Maxx in the beginning is 6s? Can un change the esc to 6s n leave the stock engine 2200kv?
I love my Maxx but I've burned up the 4s VXL and now the VXL 6s. I think it's my belted Badlands but my Maxx bashes so good with them so I'm converting everything to 6s.
Hmmm, maybe gear down? Sounds like overheating,maybe.
Anyone know the size of the UDR tires.
November tips video 👍🏻
Quick question Bratt, if ini permanently tapi the hole in rim, should ini vented the tire? Thanks 🙏🏻
It is recommend to have a vent hole, so if you cover the wheel, venting the tire is a good idea.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies nice.. thanks for replying Brett 🙏🏻 👍🏻
My maxx has been on 6s for 18 packs (100c) no issues at all
you guys should make packs for upgrades for us :D can you guys do one on the losi dbxl-e 2.0 :D
What do you mean make packs of upgrades; like a combo package that includes many upgrades?
-Brett
четкое видео спасибо
How do you use the UDR wheels if you have the CVD driveshafts? I purchased the UDR wheels for my Maxx but have the CVD driveshafts and they don’t fit. Please help me if you can. Thanx.
Sadly, that mod doesn't work if you upgrade to the metal driveshafts.
-Brett
Can you do this type of video but for the arrma big rock
Yeah we'll keep that in mind.
-Brett
Arrma Backflip and minowhatchamacallit LP tires should be a really good upgrade
Hey again Bobbie just wanna say this was another great video and wondering if you can ship the arrma granite to Australia because I really want it but can’t find it in australia
Howdy Mate! We do ship to Australia although not all items can ship international, usually because it's either deemed hazardous for international travel or maybe because of a manufacturer restriction. For Arrma, I believe it falls under the latter but maybe give it a try.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies thanks bro what about traxxas items ( traxxas maxx)
@@AMain_Hobbies and sorry I think it auto corrected to Bobbie I meant Brett
@@I_nutted_in_ur_mum That's ok on the name. For Traxxas items though, I believe we are only allowed to sell within North America per their rules. I've very sorry about that. You may want to take a look at eBay if possible, but other than, that you'll need to source a local Traxxas dealer.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies ok it’s just a amain hobbies is the cheapest online Rc hobby shop and on eBay and Australian websites it’s so expensive
Would there be a downside to leaving the tire holes covered always?
Slightly reduced performance from your tire insert. The foam works best when they can breath but they'll still function sealed up. I'd recommend to rest your car elevated on a car stand or something similar when you're not using it. This will help prevent flat spots on the tires and foam inserts, and help them last longer.
-Brett
Hi guys, im in trouble, i want a basher RC car and i cant decide beyween traxxas Maxx 4s and arrma kraton 6s...someone can suggest me?
Ehat if i put everything and tbe maxx be comes god mode
I have probably sent my Maxx about 50 feet in the air to flat and have not experienced any troubles with breaking fans not even a blade breaking off.
Wow very cool! We've seen the fans break mostly when people land directly on the body, or on the lid. That seems to do it.
-Brett
Just as the Maxx has a wide kit. Does the Rustler have a wide kit as well? Will the Traxxas Maxx shocks work on the Rustler? Thanks.
No, not at this time at least. The Maxx shocks are also probably too big to fit the rustler.
-Brett
Need a up grade video for the xmaxx
How do you attach the fans, to the original cases?
You'll need some screws and nuts because it doesn't perfectly clip-in like the old fan. We show how in this video at about 5:25: czcams.com/video/_wegSAKX-3A/video.html
-Brett
Does it weigh the truck down when you get all metal parts
It adds a little weight but no, the truck handles it no problem. If you were to add pounds of weight it might be an issue but aluminum is pretty lightweight, only slightly heavier than the equivalent plastic part.
-Brett
Hi Bret,
Thanks for the video.
I have one question, how about if I change my transmitter to the others brand will it still work or perform the same as the original?
Thanks.
With a new transmitter and receiver, you will lose the Self-Righting function, and TSM; an aftermarket steering gyro can do the work of TSM if you need that back but S.O.L. on the self-righting. Everything else should function as normal.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies
Thanks Brett
Question; Will the 17mm hex hubs in conjunction with the metal axles make it so you cant use the original tires do to the hub size difference?
You can use the metal drive shaft with 17mm Alu hex hub with original wheels since they are 17mm hex.
Yes u can use stock tites
No. The original wheels are made for 17mm hubs, but they have this washer than makes them a 5mm. The washer is removable and the wheel can be used with a 17mm hub.
If the ESC goes bad (after 35 days) is it worth doing the ESC upgrade to 6s? Curious what you recommend.
If the ESC dies after 35 days we recommend you contact Traxxas for a warranty replacement. Theoretically, you could upgrade the ESC to something 6S but just use the vehicle on 4S instead, with that option to use a 6S for special occasions. But we don't recommend a 6S Maxx for normal use; it's near undriveable.
-Brett
I want to use the PTOTEK 370 servo which servo horn should I use?
This ---> www.amainhobbies.com/hot-racing-traxxas-maxx-aluminum-fixed-steering-link-w-25t-servo-arm-blue-hramxx48sa25/p1424844
-Brett
I own a Traxxas slash 4x4 and it has a steel spur gear and a steel traxxas pinion gear. But the pinion gear is breaking every time I drive and it’s getting me mad. And the gear mesh was set right.?
Hmm..
-Both gears are the same pitch?
-Is the slipper too tight?
-Is the motor shaft, or slipper shaft bent? if they wobble = bad
-Is a shaft bearing going out? that could cause wobble
Let me know what you find.
-Brett
Can anyone tell me the part number for the protek fan? TIA.
The black version is PTK-2111 www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-30x30x10mm-aluminum-high-speed-hv-cooling-fan-silver-black-ptk-2111/p995313
-Brett
It def needs a better servo mine went out 3rd run