My personal mo as an old basher is to always upgrade durability but never make the car faster. Get a car that's fast enough in stock form, beef up the durability and then you get to have fun without worrying about ending your session unexpectedly
I had mine for over 5 years with 20/46 gears never had any problems on stock everything. I only had to change electric fans once and 6700 4s lipo battery.The body does look old but thats over 5 years of making wheelies. I did change oil on shocks. But never had any problems and thats going over 54mph once in a while.
Wow, I've watched all you Xmaxx videos in regards to the upgrades you have done and learnt alot but this is the exact video I needed. I originally was going to run just the MMX8S with the stock motor as I was trying to keep the weight down as much as possible. I could only get the ESC in a combo so ended up with the 1717 1650KV motor as well. I just installed it with an M2C mount but never really got to test it as I blew a tire right away. I was worried that the motor might be too small for the XMAXX and might run hot. So roll around to this week I just bit the bullet on an XLX2 combo with the 1100KV motor. My intent was to put the 1100KV in the XMAXX and keep the MMX8S in it and move the 1717 1650KV over to my infraction along with the XLX2, Once i actually got my hands on the 1100KV I instantly had my doubts cause that thing weighs an absolute ton. I value your opinion so should I stick with that idea or keep the 1717 in the XMAXX and run the XLX2 with the 1100KV in my infraction instead?
I kind of jumped the gun. I was so excited by your video I basically posted when I was only half way through watching it. You answered all my questions in 1 video. It's like you personally made this video with me in mind haha.
Have also gone through a series of "upgrades" for the X-Maxx this year, including 1717-1260kv and 1650kv, CC 800kv, HW 1100kv, all with MMX8s. Badlands and Trenchers, as well. With bigger motors and tires it was always a constant battle to not break the drivetrain, always having to land right, etc. Was alot of fun with all that power, but the durability of the rear drivetrain in particular was so bad. So I've also concluded that the best upgrade is the 1717-1650 combo with stock tires, or maybe with the new ProLine's that are coming out now. I use Robinson pinion and Hot Racing spur gear, never broken any.
Awesome info. I posted just a bit ago as I only just saw this video today for some reason. I'm in the middle of an upgrade and you guys have really helped out, Thanks
@@varunaX I always check my tires after everyrun and about every 3 runs i always add glue or add a bead of more glue to help keep my tires and wheels together.. I do that to all my rc's.
so i have not watched it yet but i got a xmaxx bout 2 weeks ago and no one did a review like this and im waiting on parts i got mine used so lets see if i made out or if i am going to break out in tears lol
Thanks man. I take my bodies to linex truck bed liner and have them sprayed. It only comes in black but then you can spray paint it. It's VERY DURABLE.
You can certainly put the stock controller into training mode and chose your max throttle from 0-100 for anyone to try, did you have TSM and do you miss it? Thanks for sharing your vid 👍🏻😊
Hey man I want to thank you for posting these awesome videos im really thinking about getting one of these. Ive watched a few of your upgrade videos thanks so much for making these helpful videos. Im subscribing to your channel. See you around take care.
Hi dude😁 yeah I got X maxx to and love it, yes u do need to upgrade because no matter what make Ur platform is and depending what u do but yeah any car needs to b upgrade I've only upgrade where needed with M2C parts widened axles, brace bar under the truck same wheels bigger baring s all round bigger hubs ect, but every one is different nice review keep going nice peace out😁✌️💯🍻
Is it fine running one battery forward and the other backwards and the connect sideways also what shock oil do you recommend during shipping both rear shocks have leaked.
Great vid.. Couldnt agree more.. I think all the other stuff is overhyped.. Reliability is key.. I had watched some of your other vids in the past with the 800 kv and 1100 kv ect. Happy to see you found what makes you happy and the experience you gained along the way.. Hopefully this vid will save some people money.. Thanks for sharing your insights.. One upgrade I would like to add is the rpm hinge pins.. I really think those are a must have...
Thanks for this i have done some of your mods im looking for a little more air control would the 1717 be better at that ? Also what gearing are you running on that motor
I think this is what I'm going to gift my self for Christmas lol but I'm basically new to the game and I don't know if it's a good idea as I don't know nothing about parts or nothing should I pass or buy and take it easy with it till I learn ?
Anytime you want to support your body get some clear or black shoe goo or goop and some drywall mesh tape and you can make a body last a long time. Just a tip from a racer, basher
Thanks how do I go about Installing shoe glue on the inside of the body I’ve had a rustler 4x4 vxl and it a way getter body due to size and even it’s destroyed and I’m hoping not to ruin my xmaxx’s body.
I’d love to hear Losi comment. They build such sh**ty, well…anything. They’re a 5 & dime company, well below Tamiya but people don’t know it til they’ve been around. And…just saying, I’ve never had a good experience with any RPM product. … I was 7 when built my 1st, the Grasshopper. Then Kyosho assault and advance. Won the motherload when I got the mint last Vegas and an os 21 seb.
@@GoKaioken Rusler and Maxx ESC both went out after one year 🤔 . Traxxas was was nice enough to replace the rusler's ESC, now im waiting to see what happens to my Maxx.
That motor is way too weak for the Xmaxx long term. I've blown TWO 1717 motors on my Mojave EXB running it on 8s. The HW 1100kv motor 5687 is not too harsh on the Xmaxx with the Max 5. I've beefed up the front and rear diffs with aluminum Traxxas diff cases and aluminum diff covers. 25/35 gearing Mod 1.5
All this money you spend on the X-Max and you still have to upgrade differential gears and everything else that's crazy I was about to order me one but after hearing this what's the point of spending all that money and have to go buy other parts I understand everything needs to be upgraded sometimes but you should be able to play with this thing for a while before it breaks and it seems like everything breaks after the first couple of bashes not worth it if you ask me
@@GoKaioken One were the narrator got to the point. I am sorry I seem to be taking it out on you but I was getting really upset at all the YT vids were they have a two minute intro then waffle for 5&1/2 mins of a 8 min video. "I will show you just what I mean in a minute but first a word from our sponsors..."
My personal mo as an old basher is to always upgrade durability but never make the car faster. Get a car that's fast enough in stock form, beef up the durability and then you get to have fun without worrying about ending your session unexpectedly
I had mine for over 5 years with 20/46 gears never had any problems on stock everything. I only had to change electric fans once and 6700 4s lipo battery.The body does look old but thats over 5 years of making wheelies. I did change oil on shocks. But never had any problems and thats going over 54mph once in a while.
Vitivon has the course cut gear . Traxas uses oil pregnated gears easy break . Tamiya used them many years ago .
Wow, I've watched all you Xmaxx videos in regards to the upgrades you have done and learnt alot but this is the exact video I needed.
I originally was going to run just the MMX8S with the stock motor as I was trying to keep the weight down as much as possible. I could only get the ESC in a combo so ended up with the 1717 1650KV motor as well.
I just installed it with an M2C mount but never really got to test it as I blew a tire right away. I was worried that the motor might be too small for the XMAXX and might run hot.
So roll around to this week I just bit the bullet on an XLX2 combo with the 1100KV motor.
My intent was to put the 1100KV in the XMAXX and keep the MMX8S in it and move the 1717 1650KV over to my infraction along with the XLX2,
Once i actually got my hands on the 1100KV I instantly had my doubts cause that thing weighs an absolute ton.
I value your opinion so should I stick with that idea or keep the 1717 in the XMAXX and run the XLX2 with the 1100KV in my infraction instead?
I kind of jumped the gun. I was so excited by your video I basically posted when I was only half way through watching it. You answered all my questions in 1 video. It's like you personally made this video with me in mind haha.
I recommend flex seal on the inside of your body makes it flexible an durable.
Have also gone through a series of "upgrades" for the X-Maxx this year, including 1717-1260kv and 1650kv, CC 800kv, HW 1100kv, all with MMX8s. Badlands and Trenchers, as well. With bigger motors and tires it was always a constant battle to not break the drivetrain, always having to land right, etc. Was alot of fun with all that power, but the durability of the rear drivetrain in particular was so bad. So I've also concluded that the best upgrade is the 1717-1650 combo with stock tires, or maybe with the new ProLine's that are coming out now. I use Robinson pinion and Hot Racing spur gear, never broken any.
Awesome thanks for the tips on the gears! I’ll try those out!
What size pinion n spur do you run 😎 thanks
Awesome info. I posted just a bit ago as I only just saw this video today for some reason. I'm in the middle of an upgrade and you guys have really helped out, Thanks
what temps do u get with the 1717 1650kv motor?
@@Jeff.55649 They're a bit high on mine, but I'm not running any fans or anything. Hit thermal a few times (180F), but I'm also heavy on the throttle.
How much run time?
Me and you have the same idea on our xmaxx builds.. I think mine is even lighter then yours! Stock tires deff help keep the stock stuff together!!
But the stock tires rip like 100 % no? I think I've had 3 of them shred just by normal runs
@@varunaX I always check my tires after everyrun and about every 3 runs i always add glue or add a bead of more glue to help keep my tires and wheels together.. I do that to all my rc's.
Thanks for sharing. I’ve been wanting to get an X Maxx. I like the idea of a lighter setup.
so i have not watched it yet but i got a xmaxx bout 2 weeks ago and no one did a review like this and im waiting on parts i got mine used so lets see if i made out or if i am going to break out in tears lol
Not sure if you know but if you have the Traxxas Bluetooth for the control you can adjust the power on the app or the multi knob.
Thanks man. I take my bodies to linex truck bed liner and have them sprayed. It only comes in black but then you can spray paint it. It's VERY DURABLE.
You can certainly put the stock controller into training mode and chose your max throttle from 0-100 for anyone to try, did you have TSM and do you miss it? Thanks for sharing your vid 👍🏻😊
Nice Xmaxx, but I really love ur back yard.👍🏼
Hey man I want to thank you for posting these awesome videos im really thinking about getting one of these. Ive watched a few of your upgrade videos thanks so much for making these helpful videos. Im subscribing to your channel. See you around take care.
You plan on getting the Wide XMAXX kit for it??
Yeah eventually
Loved my xmaxx, but could never find anywhere to drive it to its full potential… so I sold it and bought a Maxx.
Hi dude😁 yeah I got X maxx to and love it, yes u do need to upgrade because no matter what make Ur platform is and depending what u do but yeah any car needs to b upgrade I've only upgrade where needed with M2C parts widened axles, brace bar under the truck same wheels bigger baring s all round bigger hubs ect, but every one is different nice review keep going nice peace out😁✌️💯🍻
Is it fine running one battery forward and the other backwards and the connect sideways also what shock oil do you recommend during shipping both rear shocks have leaked.
Should be no issue and the shock oil can be the standard Traxxas one but I personally prefer thicker than stock.
I was just looking at putting the 1650 mmx in my Xmaxx
Great summary subbed 🙌🏻
I am definitely going to order some parts from WFO thanks Eddie
Great vid.. Couldnt agree more.. I think all the other stuff is overhyped.. Reliability is key.. I had watched some of your other vids in the past with the 800 kv and 1100 kv ect. Happy to see you found what makes you happy and the experience you gained along the way.. Hopefully this vid will save some people money.. Thanks for sharing your insights.. One upgrade I would like to add is the rpm hinge pins.. I really think those are a must have...
Yes! Great point about the hinge pins! I completely agree!
Time for some WFO gears 😎Great vid 👍
Where did you get the dragon ball wall art?
A company called Displate
Thanks for this i have done some of your mods im looking for a little more air control would the 1717 be better at that ? Also what gearing are you running on that motor
I think it may be better at that due to its large amount of torque while staying pretty light - gearing will be a big impact too
@@GoKaioken what gearing would you recommend
Something similar to stock, 18 pinion 54 spur
NICE. I JUST TRADED MY LOSI DBXL-E FOR AN XMAXX. IM JUST LEARNING ABOUT THESE MONSTERS. 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
Use lock tight will save you money on gears
I do…….
Good video 📹 👍
Great timing, just shows they all break. XMax is a tough rc for sure.
A arm recommendation a month before traxxas releases the wide kit =P
Nice work. 👍🇨🇦👈🤠
More speed bigger carnage. Leave stock speed beef up components (lighter materials) for longer lasting durability
How are you bending shafts on a 1650kv motor truck comes with 1270kv. And it dont bend shafts or diffs weird
I think this is what I'm going to gift my self for Christmas lol but I'm basically new to the game and I don't know if it's a good idea as I don't know nothing about parts or nothing should I pass or buy and take it easy with it till I learn ?
If you have the money it’s one of the best RCs to learn on.
Anytime you want to support your body get some clear or black shoe goo or goop and some drywall mesh tape and you can make a body last a long time. Just a tip from a racer, basher
Thanks how do I go about Installing shoe glue on the inside of the body I’ve had a rustler 4x4 vxl and it a way getter body due to size and even it’s destroyed and I’m hoping not to ruin my xmaxx’s body.
Because I never let the tires come off the ground no bashing no jumping trucks last forever
No need for me to tell you how to drive YOUR truck.
Out the box change the spur an pinion for sure before you even run it saga racing best gears
I’d love to hear Losi comment. They build such sh**ty, well…anything. They’re a 5 & dime company, well below Tamiya but people don’t know it til they’ve been around.
And…just saying, I’ve never had a good experience with any RPM product. … I was 7 when built my 1st, the Grasshopper. Then Kyosho assault and advance. Won the motherload when I got the mint last Vegas and an os 21 seb.
Waffle 🧇 waffle 🧇 waffle 👍🏻😎🇬🇧
For real! Lol
That motor blows you're asking for nothing but trouble there's a reason why they make it the way they make it
Care to elaborate?
Never broke a thing...👍
Stock esc will stop working after a year and its criminal to keep that stock servo.
It all depends on how you treat it
@@GoKaioken Rusler and Maxx ESC both went out after one year 🤔 . Traxxas was was nice enough to replace the rusler's ESC, now im waiting to see what happens to my Maxx.
WFO, B&M, Vitavon all make great 1.5 mod gears for this bad boy
That motor is way too weak for the Xmaxx long term. I've blown TWO 1717 motors on my Mojave EXB running it on 8s. The HW 1100kv motor 5687 is not too harsh on the Xmaxx with the Max 5. I've beefed up the front and rear diffs with aluminum Traxxas diff cases and aluminum diff covers. 25/35 gearing Mod 1.5
All this money you spend on the X-Max and you still have to upgrade differential gears and everything else that's crazy I was about to order me one but after hearing this what's the point of spending all that money and have to go buy other parts I understand everything needs to be upgraded sometimes but you should be able to play with this thing for a while before it breaks and it seems like everything breaks after the first couple of bashes not worth it if you ask me
I went mod 1.5 and will never go back.
the x-maxx is nice , but a Kraton 8s will shit on it at the track!
Best to have both for sure!
All stock
And that’s completely okay for some people.
The best setup change the servo and don't touch anything else
Could you perhaps waffle more?
Not sure what type of video you were clicking on.
@@GoKaioken
One were the narrator got to the point.
I am sorry I seem to be taking it out on you but I was getting really upset at all the YT vids were they have a two minute intro then waffle for 5&1/2 mins of a 8 min video.
"I will show you just what I mean in a minute but first a word from our sponsors..."
Now that that's not even an x-max anymore what do you call that vehicle that's not an x max what do you call it a a mutt
Are you commenting and liking your own comments? Lol. To each their own. You are entitled to your own opinion.
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