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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Aaah, the sound of silence!, August 20, 2008
Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Traxxas E-Maxx 16.8V 4WD RTR Monster Truck with (2) 7-Cell Batteries (Toy)
The new E-Maxx (2008) is a much improved version of Traxxas' electric monster. New for 2008 is a "stretched" chassis that lengthens wheelbase by an inch, making it more stable at speed, the two battery bays are angled inward and down toward the truck's centerline, adding to the stability factor as well. The EVX-2 ESC is now waterproof, and the receiver box is sealed, making water and mud puddles a non-issue.
The transmission is also new, with beefier gears to withstand brushless motors and LiPo batteries. It's also smaller, because Traxxas deleted the second gear feature (they offer a kit, if needed, with all the necessary parts to make the transmission a two-speed).
Steering is now done with two 2056 waterproof servos, with a bellcrank system that has captured rod ends to make steering more positive and much stronger than previous E-Maxxes.
Turn the E-Maxx over, and you'll see beefier chassis braces, and a new center skidplate (previously, you had to buy aftermarket center skids). The driveshafts are transplants from the Revo, and are very durable. All other parts are the same as previous E-Maxxes, so aftermarket parts are available (except for a couple of exceptions, noted below).
With 6 cell NiMh packs, the E-Maxx is good for 22 MPH. While this may seem slow, acceleration is peppy, and the E-Maxx will not disappoint. Add 7 cell stick packs, and you can add 4 MPH to it's top speed. Plug in 7.4 volt LiPo packs, and the speed jumps to 30 MPH, and wheelies are possible at speed! The new E-Maxx, oddly, does not come with a wheelie bar that is standard equipment in Traxxas' other Maxx trucks.
My own E-Maxx has been extensively modified, with a brushless motor and ESC, CVD outdrives, aluminum bumpers, and an aluminum front bulkhead. You cannot fit an aftermarket aluminum bulkhead in the rear, as the new chassis was lengthened in this area, and none (so far) will fit. Also, if you want to fit RPM suspension arms to the E-Maxx, you have to shave the ends of the steering bellcranks to clear them.
I used a 4.5T Novak HV brushless motor powered by Traxxas' own Velineon ESC, with two MaxAmps 11.1V 6000 Mah LiPo batteries wired in parallel, and this combo makes power by the trainload! I also replaced the stock wheels and tires with Proline 40 series Commando beadlocks and Big Joe tires, and combined with the new power curve, this truck is a true monster!
In closing, The new Traxxas E-Maxx far exceeds the previous versions, and is much more durable to boot! If you are in the market for an electric powered RC monster truck, the new E-Maxx is waiting!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
big wheelies, April 6, 2008
Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Traxxas E-Maxx 16.8V 4WD RTR Monster Truck with (2) 7-Cell Batteries (Toy)
It was a blast with the e-maxx... but batteries and traxxas connectors not included so be sure to include it in your purchase.. and a spare also for ultimate mayhem off road..
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Load of 4wd fun -- at a cost, February 22, 2009
Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Traxxas E-Maxx 16.8V 4WD RTR Monster Truck with (2) 7-Cell Batteries (Toy)
This is a very fun truck. It's incredibly durable, fast, and easy to work on. However, be prepared to spend some cash to buy good batteries and a charger. If you purchase cheap 6-cell batteries (the truck requires dual battery packs), don't expect much run time or the overabundance of power and performance that you see in the videos. With a good set of 7-cell nimh packs (I'm running 5000 mah packs), on the other hand, you can see twenty minute run times that are an absolute blast. Keep in mind that, even with the addition of the optional extended battery hold-down from Traxxas, neither the standard or optional hold-down will slide over a 7-cell hump back pack, so make sure you buy flat packs with Traxxas connectors. I bought the hump back packs under advisement from Tower Hobbies and now I have to use zip ties to hold my batteries in. This truck is somewhat waterproof, not fully waterproof. If you do plan to run through water, take all four wheels off, disassemble the outer axle assemblies, and then pack both the inner and outer axle bearings with a lightweight grease. If you don't, the bearings will likely seize from corrosion and cause a loss of performance as well as drive shaft failure. Other than this, I haven't experienced any problems from this beast of a truck.
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