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[mj_355]

I bought a used t-maxx off craigslist. So I have no idea motor or model #. I'm looking to add torque to it. I was in a accident and had a brain injury so my vision is still healing. So I dont really care about speed or distance. I try to go slower until i'm healed a bit. Any suggestions to make it more torquey and slow would be great. Thank you!!!

 

[Snook Man]

Smaller clutchbell and/or bigger spur gear will make it have more torque and less top speed.
You could also limit the throttle to not open fully.

 

[moe7404]

to make it slower readjust the throttle so it only opens half.. for me going slower is still fun, and you have fewer parts brakeage

 

[mj_355]

thanks for ideas everyone. What tooth count for each gear will I search for? to improve torque????

 

[Punisher]

As Snook mentioned, if you want lots of torque and less top speed - a greater number of teeth on your spur, and less teeth on your bell clutch/pinion.

Go into your hobby shop and ask for their biggest spur and smallest bell clutch.


Or another option that wont cost you anything is to use your trigger finger to moderate the speed.

It doesn't take much skill to floor it and run your car at full throttle. One of the hardest things to master is throttle control. Perhaps set up a short course with a few tight turns and practice throttle control and to use your brake.

If your vision is not 100%, even an oval or kidney shape track can be a challenge when you are learning - try and get faster around the track by using the right amount of throttle and braking at the right time - the fastest way around the track will not be on full throttle all the way around, and you may find you want to change your suspension, and eventially, you will want MORE POWER!

 

[mj_355]

I found a 11 tooth bell clutch on ebay. But it says its for NITRO BUGGIES that have been Converted to BRUSHLESS ELECTRIC? It says for 5mm shaft will this work on my t-maxx? I have tried to count teeth on mine but vision is massed up. I think 70 on spur an 20 on clutch bell. How many are usally on a stock t-maxx?

 

[Punisher]

I found a 11 tooth bell clutch on ebay. But it says its for NITRO BUGGIES that have been Converted to BRUSHLESS ELECTRIC? It says for 5mm shaft will this work on my t-maxx? I have tried to count teeth on mine but vision is massed up. I think 70 on spur an 20 on clutch bell. How many are usally on a stock t-maxx?

Nup no good - you need a clutch bell to suit a t-maxx

I think 20/72 is standard. . .


Try a 14T . .

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/14-Tooth...Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item519a39d511

That's pretty small . . . should do the trick.

 

[mj_355]

Well I just ordered a 14t clutch bell and a 72t spur gear for back up. Maybe when both my plastic spur gears burn up I will buy steel. I just wish they made a spur gear with more than 72t.

 

[Snook Man]

Doubtful the 14T bell will allow the spur gear/clutch bell to mesh correctly. The smaller diameter bell will most likely require you to elongate the engine mount slots on the chassis to slide the bell closer to the spur gear.

Also, that small of a bell will add major torque and you will still have to learn throttle control or you will be constantly flipping the truck on its lid from wheelies.

 

[mj_355]

So to elongate the mount I wont need to remove/change anything else? I do understand that wheelies will be very easy. I installed a roll bar/handle to help protect. Can yall reccomend any other items to help protect? I also all ready bought aluminum chassis braces and a set of skidplates. I'm also gonna buy some plasti dip and do all 3 servos.

---------- Post added at 10:47 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:44 AM ----------

The t-maxx is very addictive. I love intalling parts on it!!!!!!!!

 

[mj_355]

this t-maxx thing is very addictive. I love working on this thing!!!!!!!!

 

[REVO-5309]

U got some pics of it?

 

[mj_355]

do you want certain pics

 

[mj_355]

So to elongate the mount I wont need to remove/change anything else? I do understand that wheelies will be very easy. I installed a roll bar/handle to help protect. Can yall reccomend any other items to help protect? I also all ready bought aluminum chassis braces and a set of skidplates. I'm also gonna buy some plasti dip and do all 3 servos.

any thoughts please??:\:\

 

[Punisher]

If with the 14T spur the gears do not mesh, and you need to elongate the mount, you probably wont need to change anything else - only minor adjustments to the throttle linkage etc.

Just need to give it a go and see.

Rarely issues arise that can not be overcome - if you get stuck - pop something up on the forum, there are heaps of chaps willing to assist.

 

[mj_355]

just got all my new parts installed and the servos plasti dip done and all put back together

 

[mj_355]

What do you think???? Should I add anything else

 

[moe7404]

on my t-max i tried going to a very low gear. the gear on the engine was very small. and used a smaller bearing, i think it was 8mm, the stock was 10 mm i think. but the small bearing would NOT hold up. some times staying stock is best. sometimes going slow is just as much fun when you are not braking parts.

 

[Nitro4910]

Lookin good, looks like a nice runner you got there, I like your rim choice too.

Just my $0.02, but I just put the 3.3 resonator & air filter in my wifes 2.5 & it really likes them.

I would also recommend getting a 2.4ghz radio, it's head & shoulders above the AM TX/RX.

Ebay is your friend for all these parts.
Here's the 2.4Ghz TX/RX I'm using.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hong-Nor-2-...Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5895175c86

New style Traxxas 2.4Ghz TX/RX
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-TQi...Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20c9f64d64

Resonator pipe
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Traxxas...Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20c4a87729

Air Filter, either are a good choice.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Large-M...Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4aba3010f9
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-NEW-Traxx...Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20c984a304

 

[mj_355]

Thanks for info. I picked that style of rim and painted the body like that cause thats what my real truck looks like. Them wheels look bout the same as my 19.5 wheels i'm gonna put on my real truck.