upgrading for handling

[doosh]

so i wouldnt mind upgrading my tmax 3.3 to go around the track abit better.
here a few things i would like to do and if anyone could tell me if it is possible it would be great!

1. i would love to widen the wheel base?
2. sway bars would improve the body roll?
3. lower shocks and suspension?

Also off the topic of going around the track better, to remove the reverse is it as simple as removing the servo?

any other ideas to it going better than it is ?

 

[frickenjoey]

The forward only is a transmission mod and and gets rid of some rotating mass and is one of the single BEST upgrades you can do to a T-Maxx.

Yes the sway bars are a good idea for sure. They help and a few companies make a kit for that as well... New Era is decent. Better shocks really help out while you are at it.

Again yes lowering and widening helps. Ok, now the only way to widen the Maxx I know of is with axle extenders..... but keep in mind that puts extra stress on the carriers and bearings and make you more prone to breakage.

 

[Ballen]

i don't know if they make it for the t maxx 3.3 but for my .15 i bought a wide maxx suspension kit .it makes it about an inch and a half wider helps a lot with flipeing on turns but the sway bars would make it even bertter.

 

[cwal1774]

The widemaxx kit is the same width as a stock 3.3. You can also get offset wheels to gain a little extra width.

 

[doosh]

Again yes lowering and widening helps. Ok, now the only way to widen the Maxx I know of is with axle extenders..... but keep in mind that puts extra stress on the carriers and bearings and make you more prone to breakage.

this doesn't look like it will take that much of a beating... have you had any experience with these types of extensions? what is your opinion

 

[frickenjoey]

I depends on HOW wide you go. A half inch on each side should not be too bad but if you went and inch or more you are breaking stuff for sure. I have used some before 1" and was ok but I was also running alloy carriers. The 3.3 style are stronger than the 2.5 though. I'd say a half inch or some full offset rims would help out a ton.

 

[doosh]

sounds like i must give it a shot. thanks

 

[rak12]

I run 40 series wheels (Axial 8 hole beadlockers) they have about 1/2" offshe shock changes and they made a world of difference in handling. Much fewer rollovers and am able to corners much faster. Also I have stocks shocks but upgraded to the Traxxas progressive springs ahich also helped alot. I also replaced the shock fluid with 50 weight oil. Overall the shock changes were very effective for very little $$. (about $25)

 

[cwal1774]

Aluminum bulkheads will help out a lot too. They will take a lot of the flex out that the plastic bulkheads have.

 

[doosh]

with abit of searching the exntensions look abit too weak. i think offset wheels and sway bar is a must, i will see how that goes then maybe get some awesome shocks.

thanks for all your ideas!

 

[frickenjoey]

Yeah some 17mm hexes on some full off set rims will take care of you pretty well i think.

 

[Snook Man]

i think offset wheels and sway bar is a must, i will see how that goes then maybe get some awesome shocks.

I’ve never seen a sway bar setup worth putting on a Tmaxx.

Better shocks and an assortment of springs and oils are a much better option.

 

[doosh]

assortment of springs? you saying to put different springs per shock?

 

[frickenjoey]

No what he means is change out the springs as per the running conditions. If you will be doing a lot of jumping it will require a differnt setting than say running on pavement.

 

[2revo1maxx]

Progressive rate springs and wheels with a 1/2 inch offset combined with the proper "arms level" stance and shock oils. All that can be done cheaply and you'll notice a huge difference.

 

[trx3.3awd]

I slammed mine and i can get it to tip

 

[2010450X]

You could run pro-line 1/2" offset dish wheels and to help handling you could run a 4 shock setup. Which would require running 1/8th scale truggy shocks.