Finally got T-maxx to run then destroyed it I think I'm going to hurl

[JESSE G]

WOW!!!!! thank you guys so very very very much you have no Idea how much I appreciate this.I probally would have to possibly wait untill I got a settelment from the insurance company before I could fix it and who know when that could be its already been a year and a half since my wife and I got messed up in the car accident I'm just trying to find ways to keep my bills paid,and support 4 small kids so this is the coolest thing that has happend to me in a very long time!!! THANK YOU !!!!! I need both front upper and lower A-arms and pins they snapped in two and so did the tie rods and ends, bulkhead and the front body mnt the servo seems to have taken some damage also, Zandor was kind enough to offer me a couple of big boar shocks so I'm set for that thanks again Zandor.

 

[Plaidfish]

remember the next time you test it go to a baseball field w/ a fence....LOL..... I learned that lesson too........I know I have A-arms, should have some bulks and a diff case if you need it too.....and a few stock shocks....skids....I'll check on the tie rods too.....let us know what exactly you need to get back on the rampage again....

 

[Mr T-Maxx]

Jesse, This was the pro .15 (generation 1) width Maxx ??

Mr T

 

[JESSE G]

Thats a good idea Plaidfish that is exactly what I'm going to I know where there is a baseball field I'm also going to make sure I have good batteries and when I have the $$$ I'm going to get that fail safe thing that would have saved some headaches lol.

here is the list of thing that I found broken.

1. Upper and lower A-Arms/pins
2.bulkhead
3.tie rod and one end
4.servo wasn't that great to began with/but was damaged even more.
5.front body mnt

I think thats everything Zandor is giving me some shocks so I'm covered there.
This is so cool that all of you want to help me out.
Makes me want to cry lol.

Jesse, This was the pro .15 (generation 1) width Maxx ??

Mr T

Yes Mr T I guess that would be helpfull info wouldnt it lol

 

[Plaidfish]

if it's the older version I have some of the stuff too....which is the steering servo on these, the 2018 or the 2055...I think I might have one of those layin around I can't remember which one though..you might have to splice the wire to the RX...If your good at soldering i'd recomend cutting it short and reconnecting at the servo terminal..I'll check tonite when I get home.....and definately find out if it's the widemaxx or not...if you don't know then take a pic of the A-arm from above laying flat and we can tell from the shape of the hole.....with the money you save from this I suggest getting a good battery pack instead of the AA holder...they last WAY LONGER...and I don't use a fail safe either because I've had more glitches from them than w/o so don't feel bad about that...I usually only run in a field near my house where if it goes crazy it's still pretty safe and the track I go to has a fence around the whole thing......I'm just waiting til I get the HRS RXs to replace my FM ones...they have built in failsafe mode......

 

[JESSE G]

Hey Plaidfish the servo for the steering is a 2055 and I've done some soldering so thats no problem I'm pretty sure my truck is the older T-Maxx version but not very sure so here are some pics of my a-arms and I've never seen or heard of those battery packs where do you get them lhs and are the exspensive? I guess it would be worth it no matter the cost if it will keep this from happening haha. I'm defiently not going to be running mine around the house at least untill I can trust it again, there is a large field just up the road from my house that where I will be lol I was driving it in a vacant lot but it decided that was no fun so it took off down the road! How fast will a stock maxx go with a .15 engine I mean DAMN that thing was hauling butt. And i thought I could catch it HA what a joke!!!! Here is the pic

 

[Rolex]

At the local track, I would run 4-5 tanks on one set of Duracell batts in the Rx. That was an average of 4 alkaline batteries a day. That cost really adds up. I finally got a Reedy 5 cell NmHd hump pack, that only needed to be recharged once a week. About $30, but it paid for itself long time ago.
I also have an LED battery indicator installed, so there's NEVER a question of whether or not it's safe to run.

 

[JESSE G]

When I get the cash I will defiently get something like that I thought they would be even more than that!

Do you have to have a special charger for those I have a Hobbico 850 charger that I use to charge my sons Electric rustler,s batteries would this be to much voltage ???the specs say
Battery:sub-C Nicd 7.2 V 1200-1700 mah

 

[Revo Rancher]

with the money you save from this I suggest getting a good battery pack instead of the AA holder...they last WAY LONGER...

This is the first thing I bought for the new T-Maxx. I bought the charging cord and switch set-up as well so I could use my Revo Rx charger on the T-Maxx batt pack. Works great. Now to break in the T-Maxx tomorrow if it ever stops raining. Batt pack from Traxxas was 19.00 and the wiring set up was I think 15.00. Hobby People has their own brand (HTM) of 5 batt hump packs on sale for 16.99.

 

[lykan]

let me know if you don't get everything you need. I have quite a few parts laying around as well.

I have no use for them my maxx will never be stock again, and the parts are just sitting there.

 

[JESSE G]

I went back to the scene of the accident lol and the pole that I hit was one of those white plastic looking thing and it had a dent in it from the front tire hitting it. My rims are aluminum other wise I'm thinking a plastic one would have imploded lol I feel better now that the pole took some damage nothing majpr thought that wouldnt have been good thats what it gets for getting in the way of my run away truck!!!!

let me know if you don't get everything you need. I have quite a few parts laying around as well.

I have no use for them my maxx will never be stock again, and the parts are just sitting there.

Thanks man!! So far Zandor said he would give me a set of shocks and the others I think are all checking what they have I can't believe how generous all of you are being to help me out!!!! I dont really have any friends that I hang out with or anything I'm busy with 4 rugrats (Kids) and a wife lol so I'm not used to anything like this I truly appreciate all of the kindness I dont know any of you personaly but I consider you friends thank you!!!! :violin: hehe

 

[JESSE G]

I hope that pic is good enough for you to tell if these are off the first T-Maxx

 

[ZANDOR]

Hey jesse I have 3 stock bulk heads 3 sets of upper and lower A arms with pins front and read stock skids and 2 stock chassie braces.. Ill send out on monday..with the shocks. they are all used but in great shape..

 

[JESSE G]

Thank you so much Zandor I greatly appreciate all of your help your the greatest

So is this a first generation T-Maxx?

 

[Mr T-Maxx]

You da man Zandor!!

I checked my inventory and all I had to pony up was a set of front bulkheads. I've got a complete set of rear turnbuckles 105mm (I think), but you need the 94mm turnbuckles. In the last month I sold both my .15 trucks and most of the spares.

And yes Jesse those are the pro .15 arms.


Mr T

 

[ZANDOR]

No need for thanks. Seeing your post made me go and open some boxes..I found all kinds of poop (RC) parts LOL.... I think I have enouf to build another MAXX :idea: Just what I need

 

[Rolex]

I just gained a whole lot of respect for evil clowns.
ZANDOR, you ARE the man.
I'm still afraid of them, though. Please make him go away. :jk:

 

[JESSE G]

Zandor you truly are the man!!! All I will need now is the turn buckle and end and a servo and I'm set woo hoo. I :bow: to the Evil Clown lol

 

[Plaidfish]

I just got in and sat down in front of the load...I'm lookin for stuff now....I'll write back in a lil while w/ the findings

OK I got 2 RPM sets for your truck a whole stock set and 2 new upper aluminum A-Arms...all 2 front turnbuckles but no ends for them....3 servos I know 1 of these works I think 2....and a tower but no posts....w/ zandors shocks and mr T bulkheads I think we got you covered man....PM me your address and I'll send out on mon.....and if you're interested I'll throw in a brandy new Fail safe in trade for those OFNA wheels/hubs you got........PM me w/ the info to send the other stuff and good luck on the next voyage.....

 

[Rolex]

You really lucked out with some of these members who are tossing parts your way.
I wish I had their attitude.
I'll be sending you a bill for my services as an 'advisor'. About 3 days worth, I think.
I'll have to check with my accounting department. :contract: