#1: Failsafe. Get one. several to choose from (I have a Venom). You will save more money in the long run than you spend on it, guaranteed.
For a TMAXX.... bulletproofing stuff you break with good replacement parts that won't as you go along fixing things is a great strategy.
I agree with a previous poster... my Hardcore titanium skids were probably the BEST $80 I've spent on an "upgrade" for durability. They will never bend. Period. If anything, they'll break, and with the number of curbs/immovable objects I've hit head on at high speed, I'm suprised they haven't yet. The truck just bounces off of anything. Get them, and spend less time fixing stuff. Well.... actually I just had to replace the tops of my servos which snapped because of the inertia shock from smacking a curb after a jump... but the skids are still fine.
In addition, RPM's bulkhead braces can be had for $5-$10. Get them... the stock plastic "X" braces traxxas ships with the kit suck. The screws will bend, and the braces will snap. RPM's braces are solid with much stronger hex screws... I put these on after replacing my second set of bulks.... that was almost 2 years ago. No damage since.
If you add anything aluminum to your suspension, you're not strengthening your truck. Aluminum will bend. Stick with plastic, or get titanium.
Fuel filters should be on the top of any gasser's list before driving.
Performance.... Can't say enough about my Sirio (replaced a TRX-15 on a gen 1 maxx). Easy to tune, wheelies on demand, and very durable. I have 2 gallons through it, and can testify to the durability of the engine... one of my cooling head screws was loose, so I roasted the engine one day (temp gun said 340F... yikes). The thing still runs like mad... wheelies over onto the lid constantly.
MS filter and Sirio Big Bore help.
HiTec 645MG for steering with a good saver (I have a Kimbrough).
I replaced my tires from the stock "chevron" tractor tires on the maxx a few times. Of the tires I've used, Pro Line's BowTies are what I've stuck with. Excellent all around... very sticky material, so they're great on pavement. Offroad traction with the small knobbies is fantastic.
For a TMAXX.... bulletproofing stuff you break with good replacement parts that won't as you go along fixing things is a great strategy.
I agree with a previous poster... my Hardcore titanium skids were probably the BEST $80 I've spent on an "upgrade" for durability. They will never bend. Period. If anything, they'll break, and with the number of curbs/immovable objects I've hit head on at high speed, I'm suprised they haven't yet. The truck just bounces off of anything. Get them, and spend less time fixing stuff. Well.... actually I just had to replace the tops of my servos which snapped because of the inertia shock from smacking a curb after a jump... but the skids are still fine.
In addition, RPM's bulkhead braces can be had for $5-$10. Get them... the stock plastic "X" braces traxxas ships with the kit suck. The screws will bend, and the braces will snap. RPM's braces are solid with much stronger hex screws... I put these on after replacing my second set of bulks.... that was almost 2 years ago. No damage since.
If you add anything aluminum to your suspension, you're not strengthening your truck. Aluminum will bend. Stick with plastic, or get titanium.
Fuel filters should be on the top of any gasser's list before driving.
Performance.... Can't say enough about my Sirio (replaced a TRX-15 on a gen 1 maxx). Easy to tune, wheelies on demand, and very durable. I have 2 gallons through it, and can testify to the durability of the engine... one of my cooling head screws was loose, so I roasted the engine one day (temp gun said 340F... yikes). The thing still runs like mad... wheelies over onto the lid constantly.
MS filter and Sirio Big Bore help.
HiTec 645MG for steering with a good saver (I have a Kimbrough).
I replaced my tires from the stock "chevron" tractor tires on the maxx a few times. Of the tires I've used, Pro Line's BowTies are what I've stuck with. Excellent all around... very sticky material, so they're great on pavement. Offroad traction with the small knobbies is fantastic.
