49LikesTraxxas X-Maxx
10-30-2015, 08:22 AM
#1
Traxxas X-Maxx
New vehicle from Traxxas.
https://traxxas.com/products/landing/X-Maxx/
Looks absolutely massive! All new from the looks of it as well. Need to see that self righting feature in person.
Looks like it's 2x 3S lipo out of the box with a 1600kv motor. New from the ground up!
https://traxxas.com/products/landing/X-Maxx/
Looks absolutely massive! All new from the looks of it as well. Need to see that self righting feature in person.
Looks like it's 2x 3S lipo out of the box with a 1600kv motor. New from the ground up!
10-30-2015, 08:31 AM
#2
Its about time. With the success of a completely new car of the XO-1, Traxxas really needed this in their lineup. You can only make so many versions of the Maxx,Revo,Slash lineup for so long.
A nice welcome to the fun factor of RC I would say
Maybe this will allow them to jump into the gas engine category soon.
A nice welcome to the fun factor of RC I would say
Maybe this will allow them to jump into the gas engine category soon.
10-30-2015, 08:53 AM
#3
It's about time they come out with a new design. People are tired of seeing version A, B, and C of the same truck. This truck has some cool features.
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Traxxas and 21 lbs. of weight is the differentials will explode. Hopefully that's not the case and they're made out of high quality hardened steel. They are a lot larger so that's good.
Steel inserts in the diff cup is good.
I almost got excited when I read the motor description on the Traxxas website and it said 48x110mm, but they were referring to the overall length. It's actual length is 85mm, so just another XO1 equivalent motor.
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Traxxas and 21 lbs. of weight is the differentials will explode. Hopefully that's not the case and they're made out of high quality hardened steel. They are a lot larger so that's good.
Steel inserts in the diff cup is good.
I almost got excited when I read the motor description on the Traxxas website and it said 48x110mm, but they were referring to the overall length. It's actual length is 85mm, so just another XO1 equivalent motor.
Last edited by 0verkill; 10-30-2015 at 09:58 AM.
10-30-2015, 09:09 AM
#4
Tech Initiate
I just got the email. This thing is huge! It will definitely be on my list for acquisition! Has some very cool new features.
I am wondering if it will be classified as 1/5 scale?
I am wondering if it will be classified as 1/5 scale?
10-30-2015, 09:13 AM
#5
Definitely looks promising, I haven't said that about Traxxas since the Revo. Is it just me or does the suspension look like a Traxxas-ized version of the LST's suspension? The knuckles are more modern truggy style I'll give them that but the basic shape of the arms with the big shocks screams LST to me which isn't really a bad thing.
The "self righting" feature sounds cool but if you watch the video of it you start seeing potential problems. You press a button and the radio stabs the throttle, brakes and steering to rock the truck upright. It works but the process is not very kind to the drivetrain with the sudden starting and stopping. Time will tell though, hopefully those diffs have been seriously upgraded, I'd think they were with those 8" tires and that big motor.
The "self righting" feature sounds cool but if you watch the video of it you start seeing potential problems. You press a button and the radio stabs the throttle, brakes and steering to rock the truck upright. It works but the process is not very kind to the drivetrain with the sudden starting and stopping. Time will tell though, hopefully those diffs have been seriously upgraded, I'd think they were with those 8" tires and that big motor.
10-30-2015, 09:20 AM
#6
Check out the RC Car Action online article about this truck and I don't believe you will have any concerns about the diffs. They look like they are the size of a man's fist.
10-30-2015, 09:36 AM
#7
Originally Posted by dominator79
Check out the RC Car Action online article about this truck and I don't believe you will have any concerns about the diffs. They look like they are the size of a man's fist.
I agree that the shocks look like they might have been spirited away from the LST line.
10-30-2015, 09:42 AM
#8
It's similar in dimension to the 1/5 Losi Desert Buggy XL but probably lighter. Having converted a 1/5 to electric, I have concerns the motor, esc, and servo are a bit too small for a 20lbs truck doing 40mph.
10-30-2015, 10:16 AM
#9
I think I have to have this truck. I love the fact that they finally have a beast of a truck coming out since everything they make is fairly small.
10-30-2015, 10:25 AM
#10
Tech Addict
One thing I don't like is the heatsink on the motor.
I don't like heatsink to begin with, but if Traxxas puts it on the motor stock, the motor should have gotten pretty hot while testing?
I also don't like the 24mm plastic hexes?
I don't like heatsink to begin with, but if Traxxas puts it on the motor stock, the motor should have gotten pretty hot while testing?
I also don't like the 24mm plastic hexes?
10-30-2015, 10:52 AM
#11
Yep 24mm plastic hexes fixed motor size and weird servo mount have me twisted about my feelings. Probably still gonna buy one though 
10-30-2015, 11:45 AM
#12
im sure it will be overpriced like the erevo and brushless emaxx...
10-30-2015, 11:50 AM
#13
Originally Posted by chadj1980
im sure it will be overpriced like the erevo and brushless emaxx...
10-30-2015, 12:09 PM
#14
30 by 21 inches , It will tower over a yeti xl
Must resist temptation
Self righting ??? No more walk of shame
Must resist temptation
Resistance is futile
Must resist temptation
Self righting ??? No more walk of shame
Must resist temptation
Resistance is futile
10-30-2015, 12:34 PM
#15
Shut up and take my money.
