Integy parts...can I get some opinions on this stuff?

[Jrock3.3]

Ive been looking into getting upgraded parts for my tmaxx. I havent broken anything more than a spur gear and steering knuckle so far but the aluminum looks hot lol What parts from the chassis down would be acceptable changed to aluminum? Such as drive line, A arms, ect...

 

[MudSlinger33]

First off, stay away from integy products, second, aluminum parts such as A-arms will bend. Check out RPM products, they are almost indestructible and are cheaper than aluminum.

 

[SteelCityNitro]

junk!!!!!!

 

[Rolex]

If you plan to upgrade with Integy you'll know what it's like to break parts.
Pretty, but brittle.
Look into RCMall on Ebay or FLM.

 

[Jrock3.3]

Well, id already purchased the integy a-arms prior to any research and before joining this forum an meeting all you nice people lol So should I just take them off now or wait for them to break? Am I in any danger of sacrificing other parts on my truck with the poor integy products?

 

[Rolex]

Run till they break. You might want to go with alloy shock towers and bulk heads and run RPM plastic A arms. RPM arms are the toughest out there.

All these alloy parts are from RCMall on Ebay, except for the extended TVPs from Fast Lane Machine.

It's got the hybrid diff/bulkhead installed, but that might have been from FLM. Just not sure on that one.

 

[Jrock3.3]

Ok. Ugh. If only id found my way here before I started tryin to make my maxx look better lol Know anyone who wants to buy some integy parts? haha Like you said though, I think ill just go with that. Run it till it breaks and then replace them with the better more educated choice.

 

[Rolex]

Now that you're here, don't get anything till you've checked with us. A lot of us learned the hard way and we'd like to help you avoid that.

 

[Jrock3.3]

Touche. Ill be sure to ask on here before jumping into anything again. Speaking of off-roading, what would you suggest for wheels and tires? My normal terrain consists of a ghetto back yard with small to medium sized rocks and a dirt pile we use to jump over the "no dumping" sign. I need something rugged enough to do half throttle turns in gravel without tearing a sidewall.

 

[Rolex]

Are you sure that sign doesn't say "No Jumping"?
Wait for a hard core basher to advise you on the tires.

 

[Jrock3.3]

Ok. Sounds good. Heres one you may be more intrested in. I landed hard today jumping that no jumping sign and managed to break my spur gear. Can I get the stock gearing with maybe an upgraded material? or is this one of those parts you would rather break than sacrifice a more costly part?

 

[pipisugbo]

For upgraded gears, look into Robinson Racing Products. They're available at most reputable RC retailers. You can pretty much replace every gear on your Maxx with a hardened steel version, except reverse - I don't think they make a replacement for that.

 

[mtaylortank]

no one makes reverse gears for the maxx I had tried and tried and tried because I was stuburn and didnt listen..... even though reverse does help I have alterd my bashing style alittle to go without reverse... If you dont want to replace all the other gears aswell right of to metal then I would just go with the stock type spur gear.

 

[rak12]

Rolex, That is one very beautiful ( and clean) rig. Is that a savage? I kind of like the idea of springs on the body posts, are they a stock design or an upgrade? Thanks in advance for the insight.

 

[Rolex]

custom touch, and so is the wheelie bar.

Just to keep this thread on track, NO integy...NONE...