T-maxx Value???

[JohnQ]

How much is a 2.5 T-maxx RC truck worth? I have a chance to buy a decent one for around $200.

 

[88swampedmj]

hey if i was you id ask the guys on this website they are cool and would help you out with prices... iam on that site all the time

 

 

www.scale4x4rc.org

 

ask on this link.. its the general talk section in the forum

 

http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=32

[JohnQ]

The body is a little beat up, but it runs great. I already ordered a roll cage and skid plates for it. Now if I could only find a JEEP Comanche body! :D

 

[Twisty]

Tmaxxes suck!!

 

 

 

 

Brushless Emaxxes is where its at :brows: ;)

 

 

 

Nice find John, new those are close to $400.

[feerocknok]

Ugh, a T-Maxx vs E-Maxx debate...

[Oizarod115]

whats the difference?

 

i always wanted one of those... i think after my lift kit I'm gonna save up for one.

 

any tips?

[JohnQ]

This is the first one I have ever had. And it is pretty darn cool! 8)

 

There are way too many parts on Ebay for these things, I already have a bunch of stuff on it's way. :D

[Oizarod115]

is it on of those FAST ones? or what?

[JohnQ]

is it on of those FAST ones? or what?

 

It only goes 40mph! :D

[Oizarod115]

idk if i would want an on road or offroad one man.... to hard to choose 70 on road.. or 45 off?

[feerocknok]

Buddy's modded T-Maxx beat my buddy's modded RX-7, so pretty quick.

 

Depends what you want to do, go fast or go slow (crawl) for what you look for.

[Oizarod115]

uh... I'm thinkin go fast.

[JohnQ]

I want one of these bodies for my new toy!!! :D

 

Anyone know where I can get one????

 

[BIGHEEP]

I want one of these bodies for my new toy!!! :D

 

Anyone know where I can get one????

 

Good luck. I have been searching for that body for years. If you do find some though let me know. :brows:

[JohnQ]

I had to do a little repair work today! It doesn't like metal poles too much! I'm still getting use to the steering. :roll:

 

 

I broke these two plastic thingy's and a lower control arm.

 

I upgraded to billet thingy's and will order some aluminum control arms soon.

 

I also made a cover for the hole the previous owner decided to have for a grille.

[Twisty]

a word of advise:

 

whenm buying bulkheads for maxx trucks, make SURE that you get good quality units. there are some VERY cheap ones that will break just as easily as the plastic ones. good ones are made by fastlane machine, and great assembly RC (6061 or 7075 aluminum) (i have the 7075). I would also HIGHLY recomend RPM a-arms. they weigh the same as plastic, but they are nylon and will not break. I have hit posts going ~40mph, and hit the control arm, which did not snap. the bulkheads did not either. if you get AL bulks, and arms, then one of those will bend. the RPM arms will bend, then rebound.

 

 

 

http://www.greatassemblyrc.com/Store_De ... nfoID=3573

http://www.rpmrcproducts.com/products/t ... tm#3_3arms

 

I don't know how new you are to Maxx's but I am very familiar. If you are familiar, please don't be offended. I'm just trying to give a little help.

[JohnQ]

a word of advise:

 

whenm buying bulkheads for maxx trucks, make SURE that you get good quality units. there are some VERY cheap ones that will break just as easily as the plastic ones. good ones are made by fastlane machine, and great assembly RC (6061 or 7075 aluminum) (i have the 7075). I would also HIGHLY recomend RPM a-arms. they weigh the same as plastic, but they are nylon and will not break. I have hit posts going ~40mph, and hit the control arm, which did not snap. the bulkheads did not either. if you get AL bulks, and arms, then one of those will bend. the RPM arms will bend, then rebound.

 

 

 

http://www.greatassemblyrc.com/Store_De ... nfoID=3573

http://www.rpmrcproducts.com/products/t ... tm#3_3arms

 

I don't know how new you are to Maxx's but I am very familiar. If you are familiar, please don't be offended. I'm just trying to give a little help.

 

I was a T-maxx virgin until last Friday! This is my first one. Thanks for your help. I think I will try the RMP a-arms. I'm finally getting the hang of driving my T-maxx. I wasn't getting full steering ability until I changed the batteries on the truck.

[JohnQ]

Got a new body and some new wheels! A stainless roll cage, Aluminum skids, and new bumpers are on the way. :D

 

 

I wish I could find a Comanche body.

[Twisty]

get a lazer temp meter to keep an eye on the temps. with the larger tires, you might need a new clutch bell...atleast with an Emaxx you do, not sure about T-Maxxes. i know quite a bit when it comes to maxx trucks. you need to run a battery pack with your reciever to power the steering/throttle servos, and if the battery runs out you could get a run away. those AA batery packs last around 8-10 tanks of gas before you need to chance them again. if you get a rechargeable pack, get one that is 6v...not 4.8, because it will be MUCH more sluggish.

 

another word of advise, keep the bumper brackets plastic (Al bumpers are ok i think). if you go Al, they will bed, and break your bulkheads, which are a pain to change.

 

again, if you need help with the truck in any way (except engine stuff/tuning) don't hesitate PMing me, because i LOVE to help people with this stuff. :cheers: