Upgrade Advice???
 

Howdy! My question: What to do next????? Here’s what I’ve done so far to my new TMaxx 3.3 for light backyard bashing and running around:

RPM A-Arms, Skid Plates, Bumpers, Axle Carriers, True-Track Rear
RC Raven Dual-Rate Springs
Traxxas Big Bore Shocks (50 wt. front, 45 wt. rear), Stainless Steel Hinge Pins
Venom 6V 1600mah Hump Pack & Peak Charger
Fuel Filter
Integy 3-point Roll Bar
Complete Ball Bearing Steering Bell Cranks

Thanks!!!

Just get out there and beat it like it stole your dog. Then when something breaks, upgrade it. :lol:

+1, Though I will say, those dual rate Raven springs suck. Better off with traditional springs and putting in the correct weight oil and corresponding pistons for much better handling. I messed around with those springs alot and the quality is poor and the compression rate varies highly from spring to spring.

I use the stiffer RC Raven springs on my E Maxx and love them!

The problem with them is that dont compress in a linear fashion from spring to spring. I noticed a +/- 2lb variance between em which is HUGE. For bashing Im sure it doesn't matter as much, but for racing its unacceptable. Proper matched single rate springs,correct oil weight and pistons are still the best way to go, bashing or racing. Most people dont understand though how to properly set up all 3 to your driving style and terrain.

Looks like your rig is already in pretty good shape for bashing... Just keep it as-is for now, and upgrade parts as you break them.

Buddy of mine has a T-maxx and I know he had real issues with the rear axles wrapping, and breaking. May need to upgrade those??? I dunno for sure, not a Traxxas guy...

Yea, Im just beatin on mine in the yard :) Ive only been in it a liitle over a year now, the -/+ ld difference is so far beyond me. :confused: I know what your sayin and maybe someday I'll need to know about it

thanks!
 

Thanks! you guys rock!

I don't see anything wrong with the RCRaven springs, but like mentioned, I have noticed that they can be a bit off. I have matched RCRaven triple rates in my Savage and the improvement was huge when using 40 weight oil! I personally thing that when they are able to sell matched sets from the factory, single rate springs will be taking a back seat as far as racing goes.

looking good! good choice in parts! keep up the good work! :nod:

Nice rig!

Buy a real engine next.;)

bulk heads

yea, aluminum bulkheads would be good. aluminum lower chasis braces. rpm bumper for the rear, aluminum shock towers or rpm shock towers. traxxas cvd's for the front and rear and down the center. maybe upgrade to a stronger steering servo.

If I were you I'd go for a new pair of tires, what do you usually run on?