Thanks! I just got a tmaxx after not having any r/c cars for about 10 years. You made the steps easy to follow and with simple inexpensive tools! Bravo!
@@dmanssawclub8867 NICE! Be sure to check out my new T-Maxx series that I"m working on now (latest videos and not done yet as of this post). It is of the T-Maxx 2.5. Some things are a little different, but I go into much more detail in the new videos. Have fun with that truck!
Lets not forget that if you want to adjust ride-height without affecting the preload you can also move the shocks in and out slightly with the different holes on the shock towers and the A-arms. I moved the ones on my truck all the way out to help minimize chassis roll in the corners. It also firms up the suspension just a bit by giving the shocks better mechanical advantage. Next is some 40 weight or heavier oil to ride the truck of that awful chassis slap when landing on concrete. :)
A most helpful video just got a T-Maxx and I'm dying to drive it but, I want to set up all the suspension to handle the upgraded engine that the gentleman I got it from put in it.
Thank you for the comment. I'm guessing they put a 3.3 in it? If so, just make sure it is handling the way you want and maybe get some stiffer springs or thicker shock oil to help it handle a little better. They are definitely fun! I'm getting ready to start a new series on these things here very soon. Should be a lot of fun! www.Rc-Help.com
So true, but so long as you are braking either just after or lightly during a corner you can get them to turn tighter. Very hard to keep them stable though. And the planetery diffs that are not so limited slip really make it drift like a fat pig sliding down a muddy hill. It just kind of spins in circles and squeals. :) But it is pretty cool to go fast as heck, jump stuff, and climb things. Fun little truck.
True, but i havent noticed any bouncing but i did put progressive springs on one shock on each tower, which I failed to menthion earlier. The one thing I did notice was if you bring the camber screws in all the way it will cause it to be impossible to turn. So it is important to back them off just enough so that the truck will turn with ease. nice vids though lots of info no bs.
You did mention it for a bit at the end. My bad for not waiting till the absolute end to post the comment, whoops. :) When I set up mine I also tried to get the rear suspension preload slightly higher with the front slightly softer. I also tried to get a good amount of camber upfront. I am trying to give it more of an oversteer tendency instead of a boring understeer tendency. I realized quickly realized that this machine has a rather large turning circle out of the box.
Hello! Man you are a wizard! I've watched your videos 6 times each and am ready and confidant enough to put your PRO INFO into my T-max Regarding your steering with the vehicle lifted..... so smooth and plenty of travel.....Owner at Great Hobbies in Ottawa explained to me that mine doesn't do that because they are not in motion on a surface........ when my machines cooking across r The terrain steering seems weak. .... truck has found a soccer post. Garbage base,park bench, water fountain and drove itself right through a outdoor fence opening crossed two lanes of traffic and viciously exploded an attack on plant pot..... I got new blue servo and found another soccer post from the opposite end..... I got allot of parts put it that ay. Any info on how to have more control and steering travel? Like my car or 5 ton truck. THANK YOU
I have a traxxas t-maxx. I was thinking about converting to electic, but I would rather buy another traxxas and use the tmax as parts for the new traxxas. Which traxxas would be best for using the parts for. Keep in mind that I upgraded the t-maxx to the max, so there's a lot of good parts. Can anyone out there please give me there suggestions. Thanks.
I was on forum trying to find help but was lost. My question is that I have a 2.5 chassis but have a 3.3 motor ect. was looking at to up grade some stuff like suspension and a arms my question is do I go with 2.5 or 3.3?? Pls help
I accidentally bought a 4907 body shell for my 4909, would it be worth me switching to the extended chassis? I could probably get all the parts needed for $50-$60.
on mine i dont see a problem and on the front left thers one broken [took off one cuase the cap broke again] but to be fair my cousin raced them and gave me mine
without further information, I suspect your turnbuckles are on the wrong side of the steering knuckle. take them off and put them on the other side and it should stop.
Since the frame is technically square (same width diff's, same arms on all 4 corners), the way I set the wheels straight will be almost perfect. I say almost because there is still a little wiggle room for the rubber tire. But, putting a straight edge on the front tire and swinging it to the rear, and getting both sidewalls on the rear to touch, you know it is set to 0º of toe for that side. If you do this to the other side, then you will have a truck that tracks straight as an arrow. You can also do the same for the front in the same manner, just keep your Tx on and your servo centered. Hope this helps. www.Rc-Help.com
RcHelpDotCom so you say when you buy parts for it dont buy 1/8 but 1/10 scale parts because when i bought me one i thought it is a 1/8 scale and thit buy parts for a 1/8 😂😂😂
9 years later your video is still helping people 💪👍🏼
Awesome
Absolutely fantastic even though it’s old but still one of the best thank you for all of your tutorials
Thanks! I just got a tmaxx after not having any r/c cars for about 10 years. You made the steps easy to follow and with simple inexpensive tools! Bravo!
These trucks are a lot of fun, that's for sure. Glad I could help out. www.Rc-Help.com
This guy is good explains the right way of the Tmax That’s awesome
This was a very well done instructional video. I had too much toe in on my EMaxx and now was able to get it set much better. Thank you.
thanks for posting this video i have a 3.3 T-MAXX and i was having trouble getting it to go staright but after i saw this video i got it setup right
What super great vid ty 4 sharing this explanation well
I just bought a t maxx because of you!
Should I say Congratulations or Sorry? hahahahaha. What did you get?
A 3.3 looks pretty clean, its used but I got good deal and should be able to work on it if it needs any work from watching these videos!
@@dmanssawclub8867 NICE! Be sure to check out my new T-Maxx series that I"m working on now (latest videos and not done yet as of this post). It is of the T-Maxx 2.5. Some things are a little different, but I go into much more detail in the new videos. Have fun with that truck!
I use 80 weight with the two hole inserts. The shocks are set in the middle of the tower and A arms. It seems to work great for jumping and bashing.
i realy love this vid.very helpfull on the setting for basis platform.hope u do more.thank
that would be nice sir =)..appreciate it.will wait for it.keep it up!
This video helped a lot thanks. now i just need to do it.
Not a problem. I'm in the process of doing an updated series right now and will be covering the suspension setup there as well.
Lets not forget that if you want to adjust ride-height without affecting the preload you can also move the shocks in and out slightly with the different holes on the shock towers and the A-arms. I moved the ones on my truck all the way out to help minimize chassis roll in the corners. It also firms up the suspension just a bit by giving the shocks better mechanical advantage. Next is some 40 weight or heavier oil to ride the truck of that awful chassis slap when landing on concrete. :)
A most helpful video just got a T-Maxx and I'm dying to drive it but, I want to set up all the suspension to handle the upgraded engine that the gentleman I got it from put in it.
Thank you for the comment. I'm guessing they put a 3.3 in it? If so, just make sure it is handling the way you want and maybe get some stiffer springs or thicker shock oil to help it handle a little better. They are definitely fun! I'm getting ready to start a new series on these things here very soon. Should be a lot of fun! www.Rc-Help.com
So true, but so long as you are braking either just after or lightly during a corner you can get them to turn tighter. Very hard to keep them stable though. And the planetery diffs that are not so limited slip really make it drift like a fat pig sliding down a muddy hill. It just kind of spins in circles and squeals. :)
But it is pretty cool to go fast as heck, jump stuff, and climb things. Fun little truck.
True, but i havent noticed any bouncing but i did put progressive springs on one shock on each tower, which I failed to menthion earlier. The one thing I did notice was if you bring the camber screws in all the way it will cause it to be impossible to turn. So it is important to back them off just enough so that the truck will turn with ease. nice vids though lots of info no bs.
Thanks
You did mention it for a bit at the end. My bad for not waiting till the absolute end to post the comment, whoops. :)
When I set up mine I also tried to get the rear suspension preload slightly higher with the front slightly softer. I also tried to get a good amount of camber upfront. I am trying to give it more of an oversteer tendency instead of a boring understeer tendency. I realized quickly realized that this machine has a rather large turning circle out of the box.
Thank for the help I oways have one tier that has terrible camber or toe in I can never get it straight thought about true track from rpm
10 years later am I still can’t find those suspensions u have on your tmaxx
Very good video.
Good job
Thanks Kay! I do have a new series on the T-Maxx that is (IMO) much better and more in depth.
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Hello! Man you are a wizard! I've watched your videos 6 times each and am ready and confidant enough to put your PRO INFO into my T-max
Regarding your steering with the vehicle lifted..... so smooth and plenty of travel.....Owner at Great Hobbies in Ottawa explained to me that mine doesn't do that because they are not in motion on a surface........ when my machines cooking across r
The terrain steering seems weak. .... truck has found a soccer post. Garbage base,park bench, water fountain and drove itself right through a outdoor fence opening crossed two lanes of traffic and viciously exploded an attack on plant pot.....
I got new blue servo and found another soccer post from the opposite end.....
I got allot of parts put it that ay.
Any info on how to have more control and steering travel? Like my car or 5 ton truck.
THANK YOU
Steering on these has always been an issue. Get a good high torque servo for the steering. Warning, they are not cheap.
RcHelpDotCom thank you Sir for your reply... would you have a part number suggestion.. that I can order of eBay or something.
this video was great thank u
I have a traxxas t-maxx. I was thinking about converting to electic, but I would rather buy another traxxas and use the tmax as parts for the new traxxas. Which traxxas would be best for using the parts for. Keep in mind that I upgraded the t-maxx to the max, so there's a lot of good parts. Can anyone out there please give me there suggestions. Thanks.
Robert Glazier nitro is way funner.
I was on forum trying to find help but was lost. My question is that I have a 2.5 chassis but have a 3.3 motor ect. was looking at to up grade some stuff like suspension and a arms my question is do I go with 2.5 or 3.3?? Pls help
Best video
Thanks 🙂
I accidentally bought a 4907 body shell for my 4909, would it be worth me switching to the extended chassis?
I could probably get all the parts needed for $50-$60.
Hey I need some help with my throttle linkage and servos. When I pull the throttle it closes the carb in stead of opening it what did I do wrong??
What steering servo do you have? Mine doesn't even come close to the speed of yours. Fresh batteries installed too.
yea mines a turd too,just bought it
Do you have any videos for the Monster GT 8.0?
on mine i dont see a problem and on the front left thers one broken [took off one cuase the cap broke again] but to be fair my cousin raced them and gave me mine
I have a tmaxx and when I push down on the rear the tires bow out. What am I doing wrong
without further information, I suspect your turnbuckles are on the wrong side of the steering knuckle. take them off and put them on the other side and it should stop.
Did make those a arm plates?? If not where did u get them? Thnx
Clint Macas it's just shinny lol it's all stock
dont you have to square one side first with the chassis
Since the frame is technically square (same width diff's, same arms on all 4 corners), the way I set the wheels straight will be almost perfect. I say almost because there is still a little wiggle room for the rubber tire. But, putting a straight edge on the front tire and swinging it to the rear, and getting both sidewalls on the rear to touch, you know it is set to 0º of toe for that side. If you do this to the other side, then you will have a truck that tracks straight as an arrow. You can also do the same for the front in the same manner, just keep your Tx on and your servo centered. Hope this helps. www.Rc-Help.com
@@RcHelpDotCom it did tks man
is this a 1/10?
RcHelpDotCom so you say when you buy parts for it dont buy 1/8 but 1/10 scale parts because when i bought me one i thought it is a 1/8 scale and thit buy parts for a 1/8 😂😂😂