BMcG's X-Maxx

[BMcG]

The tumble you described above is caused by a motor locking up.. Seen it many times. The pretzlel-fied driveshaft absolutely verifies that as well… You didn’t mention it though, so figured I’d ask..

Fair play.

Learn something new every day.

The motor in question is currently sitting in the garden on a time out

 

[Littlemotor]

I’d choose a more suitable grease than white lithium for ring and pinion lubrication as well. It’s pretty terrible for that, and generally people find that it sticks to everything BUT the teeth-which is the ONLY place you need it.. Your photo clearly backs that up as well. Bel Ray or Maxima “waterproof”, Amsoil, Lucas, etc., all make the correct NLGI 2 grease that’s works best for ring and pinion..

 

[BMcG]

I’d choose a more suitable grease than white lithium for ring and pinion lubrication as well. It’s pretty terrible for that, and generally people find that it sticks to everything BUT the teeth-which is the ONLY place you need it.. Your photo clearly backs that up as well. Bel Ray or Maxima “waterproof”, Amsoil, Lucas, etc., all make the correct NLGI 2 grease that’s works best for ring and pinion..

Legend.

I have run out of the lithium stuff now thankfully so ill have a look at those other names and grab one.

 

[BMcG]

Well after much money spent

Its back in action -

Parts list

Max 6
1250kv
Scorched RC motor mount
Scorched RC gear cover
Mod 1 gears
Center shaft
Bearings
servo arm

Its now back in prelim action, need a quick shakedown first before giving it the beans and full photo shoot.

I will say the motor mount is stunning!

https://flic.kr/p/2qXTZGN

https://flic.kr/p/2qXZjDY

https://flic.kr/p/2qY1bmp

 

[Mrgoodwrench35]

That motor mount is sick! I think I like it better than my M2C mount. You'll have to keep us updated on how well it holds up.

 

[BMcG]

Imagine our surprise when we went to Dartford Heath and some kind fellows had spent a considerable amount of time creating ramps and jumps! So good we went back the following weekend which the media is from!

https://flic.kr/p/2rR7EM3

https://flic.kr/p/2rR6kWw

https://flic.kr/p/2rR7EQj

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https://flic.kr/p/2rR83Wj

Some videos

Untitled by Brian McGinty, on Flickr
Untitled by Brian McGinty, on Flickr
Untitled by Brian McGinty, on Flickr

Outcast decided he didn't want to play anymore

Untitled by Brian McGinty, on Flickr

Much fun was had!

The previous week had some casualties however,


Louise RC Tyres --> RIP

https://flic.kr/p/2rR2FFq

Dead 7600 14.8v Lipo cell ---> Major RIP

https://flic.kr/p/2rR7g1V

https://flic.kr/p/2rR1HgX

Blown shock end (rather annoying to replace)

https://flic.kr/p/2rR7ELS

And of course the general mess

https://flic.kr/p/2rR6kSP

https://flic.kr/p/2rR6kSy

https://flic.kr/p/2rR6kW6

 

[BMcG]

Before the mess began!

https://flic.kr/p/2rUJo6B

I thought he was being dramatic.. Until I had the same happen to me! To confirm the water was Freeeeeeeezing with little bits of ice.. Oh well

https://flic.kr/p/2rUJo9T

We are both incapable of avoiding puddles..

https://flic.kr/p/2rUJobS

https://flic.kr/p/2rUKejU

Inevitably it cut out

https://flic.kr/p/2rUHnbf

Some photo's of the boys together

https://flic.kr/p/2rUHnmA

https://flic.kr/p/2rUKdT8

Then we decided on some air

https://flic.kr/p/2rUHos3

https://flic.kr/p/2rUJEG8

This is probably one of the last trips for the outcast, my son is hesitant to jump it due to the breakages we have had (some warranted others definitely not!) so another X Maxx is on the horizon

 

[Mrgoodwrench35]

That looks like a fun outing. Great place to do some jumping too.

 

[Doom!]

These vids gave me a big old grin!

 

[BMcG]

That looks like a fun outing. Great place to do some jumping too.

It really is, all down to some dedicated people who done the work. Council isn't happy though and rumours it could be flattened soon so trying to make the most of it while we can.

These vids gave me a big old grin!

Thanks,

It's something I really enjoy doing with the lad a good bit of father son time.

 

[BMcG]

So going through my photos and found these when I first got it back in May 2024

Really should strip it down, rebuild and clean it up

https://flic.kr/p/2pPvcmy

https://flic.kr/p/2pRFrA6