Brushless Traxxas E-MAXX. Novak HV4.5, 4S LiPo, 160A MGM ESC

[LardassTheGayHippo]

how are the motor temps after running like that? And what gearing?

[LardassTheGayHippo]

@LardassTheGayHippo woops nevermind the gearing. But what are the temps?

[exdeath77]

@LardassTheGayHippo I cannot remember the gearing. Sold this one long time ago. For the motor temps I didn't really care. I planned to use the Novak motor until it burned and then get a Neu-motor. But the Novak never broke down no matter how hard I pushed and abused it. Measured it once to just above 100C but I've definately had higher temps than that.

[nerilorenzo2]

how good is your experience with MGM controller?

[exdeath77]

@nerilorenzo2 Very good. Expensive, but worth it. Very reliable. None of my two failed due to overload or overheating even though I triggered the overheating protection _a lot_! THey were rated peak current 200A but I measured over 500A peak a couple of times. That means about 6000 watts peak.

[ZorroHGT]

The suspension is much too hard...

[SLASHINANDBASHIN]

i have an e maxx and what is the small servo used for next to the transmission

[exdeath77]

This is for changing between 1st gear and second gear. 1st gear is optional. You have to buy and install it yourself.

[TraxxasTuff]

What tires were you running in this vid? Thanks!

[exdeath77]

I really can't remember. They're from a large nitro monster truck. Thunder Tiger I think. It was just something they had hanging in a local store. Rims are Proline.

[TraxxasTuff]

Thanks man!

[pspman301]

shifting gears

[iMakeRand0mVids]

I put two 2s 4000mah li-po on my e-maxx brushless

[MrRcLover]

haha, skal kjøpe e-maxx brushless edition med samma hjula :D

[exdeath77]

Pass i så fall på giringa så du ikke tar livet av motoren. De hjula tar godt på motor og drivverk. :P

[geovlo94]

how long does it take to charge the battery and how long does it take until you charge it

[exdeath77]

Charging takes about one hour till it's almost full and ca. 1:30 to completely full. You don't have to charge it completely before driving. The last 10% takes a looong time to charge.

Run time is anywhere from 10 min to 20 min. Depends on the driving and gearing.

[Gigaua]

Feet bil, Jeg misunner deg xD

[slashsucks999]

wait what esc runs better than the stock esc? for the novak? will you get the same results on the 6.5 remote?

[exdeath77]

I'm not sure if I understand the question. I'm not sure about the performance of the stock Novak-ESC as it blew before I got to test it on the EMAXX. But a more powerful ESC will give you more power from the motor even if it is a HV6.5.

As for Novak Esc vs. MGM-Esc: The MGM is much more robust, waterproof, takes higher voltage and is programmable. It is also MUCH more expensive though.

[exdeath77]

If the tires grip, yes.

[TraxxasBrushless]

btw where can i find those super duty drive shafts?

[exdeath77]

Nitro Revo uses the same driveshafts as the new EMAXX. You can find cheaper steel driveshafts at rc-monster. The riginal Traxxas shafts are quite expensive.

Also, your priorities (after driveshafts) should be Shock towers, bulkheads and then upper and lower arms.

[TraxxasBrushless]

hey im so so so sorry i have alot of comments is the e-revo good?

or thr e-maxx is better?

[TraxxasBrushless]

ok, so i may get a e-maxx w/mamba monster 2200kv and some lipos

and i think i'm going for integy aluminum upgrades do u think thats good like(aluminum lower/upper arms)(shock towers)and stuff like this ^^

when u bought the 1st 2nd gear conversion did the single motor plate and cover come with it? thanks i think im going for a traxxas e-maxx^^ hehe

[TraxxasBrushless]

ok thank you

wich is better for hard bashing u think ?

1-traxxas summit w/novak hv+lipos

2- traxxas e-maxx w/novak hv+lipos

????? please

[exdeath77]

Summit is the one with remote locking differentials? I'm not sure those can handle the power without breaking. I picture Summit is more for crawling. The Emaxx is great but needs a couple of upgrades. Mainly shock towers and driveshafts. Even my EMAXX breaks hardened steel axles some times, but thats because I use huge tires.

[TraxxasBrushless]

what tires are u using?and rims?

[exdeath77]

Rims are Proline Velocity HD (I think) and the tires are for a big 1:8 nitro truck. Can't remember exactly.

[TraxxasBrushless]

i'm STUCK between an e-maxx w/novak hv and lipos and the traxxas summit w/novak hv wich one do u think is better?? "for hard bashing"

[offroadrc]

do you run the motor sensored?

[exdeath77]

No. Seonsorless.

[offroadrc]

yes, the mgm compro esc is good.

[kevin1032v]

what is that steering servo looking think at um 00:14

[exdeath77]

That's for changing between 1st. and 2nd. gear.

[kevin1032v]

oh ok thanks so its a 2 speed cool video

[Basse92]

Hejsan, ärlig video, hör att du/ni är från vårat granland så jag antar att du förstår svenska :') Jag ska till o köpa mej en E-Maxx o har lite frågor. Är dom Hållbara vid kracher ? är dom vattentåliga? går dom bra helt orginal? Svar uppskattas MVH/ Sebastian

[exdeath77]

Hei. Den tåler en god del men det er et par ting som er veldig svake. Shock towers og bulkheadene. De bør byttes til aluminium. Hvis man kjører veldig hardt med masse hopp og krasj bør man bytte til servoer med ståldrev også. Waypoint-servoene passer rett på. Jeg har kjørt min i regn og vannpytter helt uten problemer. Dog går de ikke særlig godt originalt, og det er elendig batteritid originalt. Snaue 5 minutter i tungt terreng med 2x3000mAh (14cell) batterier.

[Basse92]

Åhå, Då kan jag byta "shocktowers" till aluminium på en gång :) ajdå, 5min lät inge bra :/ Får ta o köpa en jävla massa batterier o en snabbladdare då :P hehe.

Tack för ditt svar :) ha en bra dag! MVH/ Sebastian

[exdeath77]

Og hvis du ikke vil bytte til aluminium bulkheads med en gang så må du stille demperne så at chassiset treffer bakken uten at du bunner demperne.

[stian1212]

er 4,5 eller 6,5 beste skal bruke 2 batterier

[exdeath77]

4,5 er den sprekeste. 6,5 har i teorien bedre drag og vil gi noe lengre kjøretid. Men du kan uansett bare dreve bilen for lavere fart så øker du kjøretiden og draget.

Og for guds skyld IKKE bruk NiMh-batterier. :P

[9DevilDog3]

Speed?? Have you clocked it??

[exdeath77]

I haven't clocked it yet. I don't have a GPS or a laser/radar so I'll have to use the good old drive-between-two-known-points­-and-calculate-average-speed-b­etween-them. :P

I usually drive off-road so speed is not my main concern. Right now steering is. The plastic gears in the stock servos break all the time and I can't find the servo horns that fits standard servos anywhere. I've got the part number but theyre sold out everywhere.

[9DevilDog3]

Oh alright lol well hope you find the part :)

[stian1212]

Hehe takk fikk min e-maxx i går.

[jav24438]

I'm from Spain, For 2 speed kit"4s". That pinion/spur you have?,rides?

Thank you!!!

[exdeath77]

If I remember correctly I have a 16T pinion and 68T spur. Power-wise it's no problem but it do get a little too hot in 2nd gear after a while. This is due to the huge tires I have (6,5" outside diameter). If I use 1st. gear for low-speed terrain and climbing and 2nd. on flats and high speed terrain, there is usually no problem with overheating.

[jimgotnitro]

THAT, is a FUCKIN BEAST of a truck!!!!! I love it mate! Favourited video ;)

[warghost22]

drit kul video.angrer meg for at jeg kjøpte traxxas slash,hadde sinnsykt lyst på e-maxx.

hvor lenge kan du kjøre før du må bytte batterier?har planer om å kjøpe en e-maxx også.

[exdeath77]

Originalt med børstemotorer er det heller dårlig batteritid. Rundt 5 minutter med to 3000mAh-NiMh-batterier. Med ett 4250 LiPo og børsteløst oppsett kan jeg kjøre over 10 minutter. Til tider rundt et kvarter avhengig av hvordan jeg kjører og hvordan den er giret.

[fisheydude9]

Finally... a video of a brushless E-Maxx doing what a monster truck is supposed to do, OFF-ROAD! Excellent video. Much better than running up and down a street! Looks like a fun place. What wheels and tires are those?

[exdeath77]

Exactly! And the funny thing is... It's on the streets and parking lots I break things. Almost never off road.

The wheels are Proline Velocity with 23mm HD hex.

The tires I don't know. I just asked in a local store for the biggest truck tires that would fit those wheels. They are from a big 1:8 nitro truck.

[rigariga7171]

is that a single 3 cell your runnin?

[exdeath77]

No, it's a single 4 cell.