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Old 08-30-2009 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Midget
Yep That leaves something to be said for the E-Maxx
I laugh at people that think these 1/10th scale MTs need a 2200kv BL motor There is a difference between overkill and balanced power.
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Old 08-30-2009 | 09:01 PM
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have seen alotta E-maxxes for sale recently, Im thinking no one likes to mess with 2 bat packs? or is thier something else wrong?
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Old 08-30-2009 | 09:03 PM
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have seen alotta E-maxxes for sale recently, Im thinking no one likes to mess with 2 bat packs? or is thier something else wrong?
ERevo, Summit, and Flux all require two packs. It's basic advertising, Traxxas wants to sell their more profitable vehicle and advertises it accordingly. I'm going to take advantage of this though and pick up a used Emaxx roller once my Savage is done.
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Old 08-30-2009 | 09:30 PM
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Ok, I'm glad your only knowledge of BL is MMM. It makes this easy in deciding on not trying to explain simple setups to you. Your reading comprehension skills are lacking from this whole topic.



You do notice I'd also rather have the Emaxx right? lol.

Whatever , you seem to have a mad on for REVO's so they will never be any good in your eyes . I have several brushless trucks all with different systems in them so no explaining needed here bud ....
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Old 08-30-2009 | 09:33 PM
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Whatever , you seem to have a mad on for REVO's so they will never be any good in your eyes . I have several brushless trucks all with different systems in them so no explaining needed here bud ....
What do you have, several 540can size BL systems, or wait, something 380 for the minis? Claim you have all you want, I don't care, it means nothing. I can just realize the Revo isn't near as good as Traxxas worshipers claim.
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Old 08-30-2009 | 10:02 PM
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Why upgrade those parts on a 3905 they're ready to go brushless ready. I had one with the Castle MMM on 4s no issues at all.

He's never said what he's going to be doing with his future truck.....

I personally cant stand the Revo's never have. I hate the damn things!!
every version traxxas has ever put out.
They're great racers with a mere tire swap is totally true, stock with a good brushless set up. They're very very durable in stock form compared to the 3905 Maxx's for bashing.
I like my stock 3905 E-Maxx way better (bashing) even though its an upgrade whore to make it a durable basher. Control arms, big bore shocks,TT hinge pins and so on but I love truck.

I say:
as far saving some $$$

Racing: Revo
Racing and bashing: Revo
Just bashing, Check out the Flux!! or stick with a Revo.
I guess the 3905 is my personal preference, never had a Flux at least not yet.
my 2 cents
I owned and raced an e-maxx with the MMM combo. I had a 4s setup and a 6s setup. Even with the power tuned down i still shredded the diffs and drive shafts. Then i had to blow more money on RR diffs (2) and cvds. Later on i also had tranny problems running on 6s. If you aren't running BL then don't worry, if you plan on BL get the e revo. It was not brushless ready, maybe with a 1/10th scale system but not a MMM. The bottom line is that the revo is better made!!!!!!
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Old 08-30-2009 | 10:05 PM
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What do you have, several 540can size BL systems, or wait, something 380 for the minis? Claim you have all you want, I don't care, it means nothing. I can just realize the Revo isn't near as good as Traxxas worshipers claim.


Gee , it must be wonderful to know it all

I guess thats why you put that Axial .28 into your Savage (that you needed to put Losi shocks on to get the suspension right) ?
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Old 08-30-2009 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by drive2survive
have seen alotta E-maxxes for sale recently, Im thinking no one likes to mess with 2 bat packs? or is thier something else wrong?
No nothings wrong. E-maxx's and T-maxx's are a dime a dozen like a chevy 350. There's alot of them out there.
BUT try to fit one 4s pack in a E-Revo.....probably not gonna happen.
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Old 08-30-2009 | 10:16 PM
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I owned and raced an e-maxx with the MMM combo. I had a 4s setup and a 6s setup. Even with the power tuned down i still shredded the diffs and drive shafts. Then i had to blow more money on RR diffs (2) and cvds. Later on i also had tranny problems running on 6s. If you aren't running BL then don't worry, if you plan on BL get the e revo. It was not brushless ready, maybe with a 1/10th scale system but not a MMM. The bottom line is that the revo is better made!!!!!!
I was running the Castle Mamba Monster Maxx setup on 4s never ever had any issues never tried 6s. Maybe you got a lemon E-maxx or maybe the e-maxx is just not a racer (probably not a racer). Running 6s on the revo or the e-maxx you'll diffenitly shredd somethings sooner or later

dont get me wrong I'm not saying the revo is a POS MT not at all its the best bang for your buck vs. the e-maxx. I'll agree the revo is better made. I just never liked them. ever!!
I really hate how the batts fit the e-revo. plus its a revo.
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Old 08-30-2009 | 10:33 PM
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I bet the poor guy that started this thread is like ''Damn sorry I asked""
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Old 08-30-2009 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by gulfexports159
Wondering which I should get? I have a T-MAXX now but tired of nitro and wondering which electric monster I should go with? Let me know! Thanks!
Here's a link to a more objective discussion, starting with post #232 ending at #238. This will surely help.-
http://www.rctech.net/forum/monster-...thread-16.html

If you're going with the E-Revo then you may want to consider the ERBE (E-Revo Brushless Edition) which is better overall value due to the BL system & the 2.4Ghz radio.

I also have the Savage Flux which is a great for bashing but will never race as good as the ERBE.
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Old 08-31-2009 | 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by don74
Here's a link to a more objective discussion, starting with post #232 ending at #238. This will surely help.-
http://www.rctech.net/forum/monster-...thread-16.html

If you're going with the E-Revo then you may want to consider the ERBE (E-Revo Brushless Edition) which is better overall value due to the BL system & the 2.4Ghz radio.

I also have the Savage Flux which is a great for bashing but will never race as good as the ERBE.
Apparently the Savage Suspension Conversion is a complete dreamhouse and makes the Savage handle beautifully, you should check it out. It'll work for your flux. Turns the best basher into a mean racer also, w/o sacrificing durability like the Revo.
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Old 09-01-2009 | 12:20 AM
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Hands down the revo. Reason: that suspension. Its a lcg design, but has articulation as good as *any* truck out there. The E-Maxx on the other hand is extremely primitive by comparison and isn't nearly as agile.

And let's be honest, they are BOTH capable of handling insane jumps.

They have the same drivetrain, so that's a nonfactor. I own a nitro revo (in the process of being converted into an E-Revo witha Kershaw Design's chassis) and a 3905 on brushless 4s and 6s. The Revo is just a far superior machine. The REVO is Traxxas's best design by far, and I doubt they will ever match it in terms of what it did for the company. If you are only going to own one Traxxas product ever, it should be a Revo, IMO.

Between the E-Revo brushless and the Savage Flux though, I'm not as sure. The Flux is built way better than the 3905 stock. I like the beefy diffs as well (this is offset by the Savage's weight though, which ain't so kind to diffs during extreme acceleration.) The stock diffs sound like they blow just as often as Revo diffs on 6S with a 2000+ motor. My advice if you are going 6s is only to do so if you're using a low kV motor. Otherwise turn down the punch on the esc, especially on high traction surfaces, or else use some self restraint during accelerating from a standstill. It's just physics.

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Old 09-01-2009 | 12:28 AM
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Hands down the revo. Reason: that suspension. Its a lcg design, but has articulation as good as *any* truck out there. The E-Maxx on the other hand is extremely primitive by comparison and isn't nearly as agile.

And let's be honest, they are BOTH capable of handling insane jumps.

They have the same drivetrain, so that's a nonfactor. I own a nitro revo (in the process of being converted into an E-Revo witha Kershaw Design's chassis) and a 3905 on brushless 4s and 6s. The Revo is just a far superior machine. The REVO is Traxxas's best design by far, and I doubt they will ever match it in terms of what it did for the company. If you are only going to own one Traxxas product ever, it should be a Revo, IMO.
It's so funny hearing this, I was so happy to get rid of my Revo 3.3. I absolutely hated it and it's design. To each their own though.
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Old 09-01-2009 | 12:50 AM
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It's so funny hearing this, I was so happy to get rid of my Revo 3.3. I absolutely hated it and it's design. To each their own though.
What about it did you not like (other than the fact that it was nitro)?
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