Your thoughts on these upgrades

[GillesRich]

So I'm thinking of making my t-maxx 3.3 stronger. Here are the upgrades/hop ups that I'm planning on doing. Please give me you thoughts on these whether I should skip some of these upgrades, add more or good to go.

Part # Descriptions
4949R Traxxas Center Drive Shaft
5451R Traxxas Outer Drive Shafts (not sure if necessary!)
80462 RPM A-Arms
HS-645MG Hitech HS-645MG High Torque Servo (non digital)
10760 OFNA Heavy Duty Servo Saver

Please keep in mind that I'm trying to keep it on the cheap!

Thanks for your input!

GillesRich

 

[Lessen]

1. Definately go with the RPM A-Arms all around. That's a #1 upgrade

2. Since you're watching your cash don't worry about the drivetrain right now. Just be cautious of how you drive it. wheelies may be cool but they put a lot of strain on your shafts.

3. That servo is pretty much the gold standard. Good choice, back it up with a servo saver.

4. I'm sure that servo saver will be just fine. Many people decide to go with the much more expensive Proline steering kit. I've been running a Kimbrough servo mounted style saver on my T-Maxx. It has kept my $80 Futaba digital servo safe for 4 years.

5. GOOD aluminum bulkheads. Don't buy Integy stuff! Get something tough like Fastlane Machine

6. Aluminum bulkheads require a different type of hingepin. Lunsford titanium hingepins are a must and are well worth the money.

Although these upgrades are certainly not cheap they will make your Maxx 5 times stronger than it was. The servo is more of a peformance product than a toughness hop-up. If you need to trim the list cut this one first.

Arms, bulks, pins.
Arms, bulks, pins.
Arms, bulks, pins.
Arms, bulks, pins.... Need I say more?

 

[helotaxi]

Don't bother upgrading driveshafts until you can go with CVDs. They're more expensive but they don't break.

 

[3.3maxx]

i twisted my shafts right off the uniball running at the beach. since i put in my MIP center CVD's i havent had a problem. I would suggest getting some 1/2" shrink wrap tubing and making a boot to hold in the pin. This is the most common problem with the CVD's but it cured with this solution