Are you kidding me???

[12RPilot]

I just got my new T-Maxx a while back and noticed that the owners manual states that it may ruin my truck to run it in snow, mud, water or wet grass. Does anyone else heed this warning or is it just Traxxas being overly cautious? Maybe a different intake filter setup would help? It's a pretty wimpy monster truck that can't even handle wet grass!!!!

 

[Rolex]

Overly cautious. Water can get into some strange places. The biggest problem is getting electronics and electrical connections wet. Unless you dump it in a lake, there's no adverse affect on the engine.
Just protect the electrics and go enjoy it.

 

[Tarant]

It is mostly traxxas covering their back like they should, so no stupid idiot can go out, race in a the water, then neglec their gear and then sue cause traxxas did not say do not run in water.but Rolex is right water can get in to the weirdist places if u just use some type of sealent to seal our electrics u should be fine just dry afterwards

 

[cobra198]

Heres a few links to help make sure no water will mess up ur truck:

Using Baloons: http://www.offroad-rc.com/waterproofing_the_tmaxx.htm
Plasti-Dip:http://drunkpunk082.rchomepage.com/...wtopic.php?t=11

Hope that helps! Both methods are pretty straightfoward, and work well.

-Cobra198

 

[msly]

You certainly do not have to worry about getting things wet on the T

But like others have stated when running you must protect the electronics. and you do not want to try to make your Maxx swim. Also it you do get it wet, an air compressor is your friend.

 

[12RPilot]

That's very reassuring. Thanks for helping out a newbie. I used to be an Instrumentation & Controls Tech so I'm familiar with electronics and how important it is to keep them dry. Time to go let it rip!!!

 

[MaxxMasterS2]

Took my maxx out in the snow, and it fared excellent. It was about -16c so my hands were a little cold, and every time I got stuck in a huge snowbank the truck would steam a bunch, but I'd run over and haul it out, drop it on the ground, and send er on her way. As soon as I was finished outside, I took the truck into the garage and used canned air where all the snow had built up, then just let the rest dry. I have shock covers, but nothing is waterproofed, and as long as the snow was still frozen when I blew it off the truck, everything is fine, and nothing is really wet. My buddy has had his T-Maxx for years and runs it in the snow, rain, dirt, mud, puddles, and he has no waterproofing either, and he has not had to replace electronics. I'll call him lucky though, as I want to baloon some electronics, but I'll do it when I get around to it... I say snow is less of a risk than rain if your truck is cold anyway.

Happy Snow Maxxing

 

[12RPilot]

That's reassuring. During the winter, when I can't take my ZX-10R to the track, driving the mighty T-Maxx is a great way to let off steam. I can see some snow ramps in my truck's future.

 

[LazyDave]

What i love to do with my car is doughnuts on ice. It a lot of fun. I would balloon your Receiver otherwise it can become pretty costly to fix. Your survos don't need to be sealled, but untill they are i wouldn't go mud running or throught large puddles. that my plan and i will get my survos sealled this year hopefuly.

 

[scottm]

Its also a good idea to oil your bearings after you get it wet or wash it in the sink!

 

[JESSE G]

I was wondering if you where to use electric tape around the servos where they come together would be enough to keep out the water and then adding a o-ring around the output shaft on the servo I was thinking of doing that to my T-Maxx It would be quick and defiently cleaner then using silicone at least for me I would probally end up with it all over the truck and me lol

 

[Tarant]

If it is a good brand of etape it might work but I still say go with silicon.