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alkyula
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for me, the must have upgrades for the t-maxx was anything that had to do with the suspension, steering, chassis, driveline, and engine. basically i had to upgrade the t-maxx till the point that about only 10 percent or so of the truck is still made by traxxas. but everyone treats and drives there trucks at there own level of abuse..and for me ALOT of abuse is the only way to have fun.
but i would recommend -- everything from RPM products for the t-maxx, aluminum bulkheads, motor saver filter. that should do it for a nice tough truck.
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Aside from the must haves (air filter and fuel filter), I think the first thing I would dump would be the weak shocks that come stock on the T-Maxx. Go for something in the all aluminum construction category. Also, get some upgraded springs (Trinity Blue or Black work great).
After that, turnbuckles seem to be the next weak link. Get some Lunsford titanium turnbuckles with some beefy rod ends by RPM and you should not have to replace them again any time soon.
After that, you are moving into nice to haves and replace as you go kind of parts. The bulkheads, chassis braces, better pipe, better engine, shock towers, etc.
The sky is the limit or more correctly...your wallet it the limit. But if you have to prioritize, get the shocks upgraded first.
After that, turnbuckles seem to be the next weak link. Get some Lunsford titanium turnbuckles with some beefy rod ends by RPM and you should not have to replace them again any time soon.
After that, you are moving into nice to haves and replace as you go kind of parts. The bulkheads, chassis braces, better pipe, better engine, shock towers, etc.
The sky is the limit or more correctly...your wallet it the limit. But if you have to prioritize, get the shocks upgraded first.
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Sky, have you ever thought about making an informational post about what should be the first upgrades for the car and perminently sticking it to the top of the forum because someone different asks the same thing each week?
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Woodie had made a post to that once before ... https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/reviews/hop-ups.htm
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LOL...WoodiE beat me to the punch. The question will continue to get asked. We provide the information either by answering the question in a post, or referring people to the link that Mike posted above.
As for what the right answer is, I think that more users could benefit greatly from using the Search function of the site. Could probably save themselves and the rest of us a bunch of time by looking for the information before asking the same questions. But, the questions still get asked...and we still must answer them as best we can. Kind of a freaky cycle, but all a part of running a forum and enjoying this hobby.
As for what the right answer is, I think that more users could benefit greatly from using the Search function of the site. Could probably save themselves and the rest of us a bunch of time by looking for the information before asking the same questions. But, the questions still get asked...and we still must answer them as best we can. Kind of a freaky cycle, but all a part of running a forum and enjoying this hobby.
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I think upgrades kind of depend on how much a of a wrencher you are too.
LIke for example stock slider axles. They seem to hold up ok, and last lng enough to warrant not upgrading them (they're so stinkin cheap)
The problem is, I hate wrenching when I honestly have the time to bash. So for me, the next time something breaks I'm going to be getting something that doesn't. I am willing to pay the price, and sometimes go without fuel for a "hard to break" part. In my case the next upgrade is $40+ axles.
For other people they plop down $8 for a set of stock sliders, and don't mind fixen and wrenchen when they break.
One aspect to think of when you go aluminum. You have to make sure the rest of the truck is going to hold up. Throw on aluminun a-arms without the bulks, and you'll be buyin bulks shortly lol.
LIke for example stock slider axles. They seem to hold up ok, and last lng enough to warrant not upgrading them (they're so stinkin cheap)
The problem is, I hate wrenching when I honestly have the time to bash. So for me, the next time something breaks I'm going to be getting something that doesn't. I am willing to pay the price, and sometimes go without fuel for a "hard to break" part. In my case the next upgrade is $40+ axles.
For other people they plop down $8 for a set of stock sliders, and don't mind fixen and wrenchen when they break.
One aspect to think of when you go aluminum. You have to make sure the rest of the truck is going to hold up. Throw on aluminun a-arms without the bulks, and you'll be buyin bulks shortly lol.
