Need help finding a chassis upgrade for the arrma blx !!!! SWB looking for something that will stop breaking been thru

[Niko]

Just broke 2 chassis in a few bash and need to find an indestructible version of this chassi . Anyone can send me somewhere !? View attachment 163788View attachment 163796

 

[WickedFog]

Check here
https://m2cracing.net/

 

[biggman100]

Just broke 2 chassis in a few bash and need to find an indestructible version of this chassi . Anyone can send me somewhere !? View attachment 163788View attachment 163796
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I have to ask, what did you hit to break it like that? I can also tell you that from personal experience, those aluminum arms are more than likely why the chassis keeps breaking. Since the aluminum doesn't have as much give as plastic does, anytime there is a hard hit, the aluminum just transfers all that energy to the next weakest part, in this case, the chassis itself. That is why hard core bashers dont run aluminum arms. Much better to break an arm, than a much bigger or more expensive part. As for a metal chassis, if they even make one for the mega/3S/4S line, which, i dont think they do (someone asked pretty much this same question recently on the Arrma Forum, and, I'm pretty sure the answer was that one isnt available), and, judging from the pic, if you are that hard on it, it will just bend or break, depending on the material its made from.

 

[Niko]

Just ruff landing I’m guessing I didn’t realize the second time I broke it intilk I got home and cleaned it. But first time was my bad. Combination of skatepark and ice blocks ….

I keep breaking those arms so figured to get aluminum. Went thru 6 arms ….. now a third chassis …. Someone know about the upper brace does it make a difference !? I’ll end up making a solid aluminum bar instead of the red one but maybe that could help !?

I have to ask, what did you hit to break it like that? I can also tell you that from personal experience, those aluminum arms are more than likely why the chassis keeps breaking. Since the aluminum doesn't have as much give as plastic does, anytime there is a hard hit, the aluminum just transfers all that energy to the next weakest part, in this case, the chassis itself. That is why hard core bashers dont run aluminum arms. Much better to break an arm, than a much bigger or more expensive part. As for a metal chassis, if they even make one for the mega/3S/4S line, which, i dont think they do (someone asked pretty much this same question recently on the Arrma Forum, and, I'm pretty sure the answer was that one isnt available), and, judging from the pic, if you are that hard on it, it will just bend or break, depending on the material its made from.

Any good composite arm that you suggest?? Definitely better then stock and rpm tried both

 

[Jamr]

An X-Maxx is more durable with that kind of treatment. My neighbor has one and it is pretty much indestructible with those kind of jumps.
If you are going to spend money reinforcing that car you are just putting more force on other parts that will break.
Seems to me it will be like a money pit if you are going to treat it like that.
Seems more logical to get a car that will take those kind jumps rather than bandaid a weaker car that wont.

 

[biggman100]

An X-Maxx is more durable with that kind of treatment. My neighbor has one and it is pretty much indestructible with those kind of jumps.
If you are going to spend money reinforcing that car you are just putting more force on other parts that will break.
Seems to me it will be like a money pit if you are going to treat it like that.
Seems more logical to get a car that will take those kind jumps rather than bandaid a weaker car that wont.

I agree with this for the most part. To me, an X-Maxx is overkill, but, there are quite a few cars out that are way more suited to that kind of punishment, and some that are even designed for the most part for it (Arrma Outcast 8S, or Kraton EXB are the first ones that comes to mind), but, Arrma's 3S and 4S line definitely arent suited for that much punishment. There is a trick you can try that may or may not work on the stock arms, that has been hit or miss for me in the past. Strip the truck completely, and spray the arms and chassis with WD-40, and let it sit for up to 24 hours, then, wipe off any excess and put it back together. It doesn't always work, but, it has on certain vehicles for me in the past, mostly Traxxas stuff. As for making what you have strong enough to withstand what you do with it, you could easily spend 2 to 3 times the price of an X-Maxx, and still have issues with it breaking, or, at the very least, bending expensive parts. Given how i use my RC stuff (some of what i do makes what you are doing look mild), I have learned, there is a limit to what they can and can't take, so, its either dont run them that hard, get something better suited to how you use it, or, get used to constantly fixing it. Me, i have just gotten used to fixing them when they break, which is why i have about a dozen cars, that way, when one is broke and I'm waiting on parts, i have others to beat on (i use mine for stress relief and anger management, so they get ran very hard a lot of the time). I know some may not agree with this, but, if you really want to know what can and can't take a lot of abuse, look up Kevin Talbot on YouTube. He tortures everything he gets his hands on, repeatedly. If it can survive Talbot, it can probably survive anyone.

 

[Niko]

An X-Maxx is more durable with that kind of treatment. My neighbor has one and it is pretty much indestructible with those kind of jumps.
If you are going to spend money reinforcing that car you are just putting more force on other parts that will break.
Seems to me it will be like a money pit if you are going to treat it like that.
Seems more logical to get a car that will take those kind jumps rather than bandaid a weaker car that wont

An X-Maxx is more durable with that kind of treatment. My neighbor has one and it is pretty much indestructible with those kind of jumps.
If you are going to spend money reinforcing that car you are just putting more force on other parts that will break.
Seems to me it will be like a money pit if you are going to treat it like that.
Seems more logical to get a car that will take those kind jumps rather than bandaid a weaker car that wont.

I will get an X-maxx and keep this for my 3 year old!!

I agree with this for the most part. To me, an X-Maxx is overkill, but, there are quite a few cars out that are way more suited to that kind of punishment, and some that are even designed for the most part for it (Arrma Outcast 8S, or Kraton EXB are the first ones that comes to mind), but, Arrma's 3S and 4S line definitely arent suited for that much punishment. There is a trick you can try that may or may not work on the stock arms, that has been hit or miss for me in the past. Strip the truck completely, and spray the arms and chassis with WD-40, and let it sit for up to 24 hours, then, wipe off any excess and put it back together. It doesn't always work, but, it has on certain vehicles for me in the past, mostly Traxxas stuff. As for making what you have strong enough to withstand what you do with it, you could easily spend 2 to 3 times the price of an X-Maxx, and still have issues with it breaking, or, at the very least, bending expensive parts. Given how i use my RC stuff (some of what i do makes what you are doing look mild), I have learned, there is a limit to what they can and can't take, so, its either dont run them that hard, get something better suited to how you use it, or, get used to constantly fixing it. Me, i have just gotten used to fixing them when they break, which is why i have about a dozen cars, that way, when one is broke and I'm waiting on parts, i have others to beat on (i use mine for stress relief and anger management, so they get ran very hard a lot of the time). I know some may not agree with this, but, if you really want to know what can and can't take a lot of abuse, look up Kevin Talbot on YouTube. He tortures everything he gets his hands on, repeatedly. If it can survive Talbot, it can probably survive anyone.

Well said…. I’ll just keep fixing them it to much fun to stop and yes I’ve watch many videos of talbot channel.

 

[LosiFan143]

Some RPM arms and a good chassis brace should do the trick.

 

[nino]

Learn to drive better or get a more serious truck.
Also, like everyone said, ditch the aluminium arms.

 

[Niko]

Thanks for all the reply’s!! I did order 2 paire of each RPM front and rear arms and added a little strength to the body hopefully it will last a little longer