First things first...

[norcal22]

Ok so I am fairly new to all of this so I am asking for help and opinions on what to do first.

I am fairly happy with the stock power of my E-Maxx so I know I dont want to do any engine stuff right now. I have RPM Supension arms in the front but not the back. So far I like them, they seem stronger than stock ones. I am going to get them for the back as well this next week. I am also gunna get the traxxas big bore shocks becuase everything I've heard says they're unbreakable! I want to get stiffer springs for them also. I mostly just bash in the street outside my house. I like to hit jumps and slide it around the dirt. What springs would you guys recommend?

I also think I should probably upgrade the connectors. I will probably use power poles as I dont know how to solder well. Is there anyway to make the E-Maxx handle a little better? New Steering servo? If so, which do you recommend? I know I am asking a lot of questions, but I want to get a good idea of where to start, and what to buy. Thanks for all of your responses in advance :D

[Rem.308]

As far as a steering servo goes,the Hitec HS-645mg is very popular and fairly inexpensive.

[Tervuren]

Best way to improve handling signifincantly and still staying strong, ais a lower center of gravity chassis, you will lose center ground clearance, but your truck will feel soo much better in corners. Your overall ground clearance will stay the same.

I'd recommend Gorila's chassis, or Xtreme RC's chassis. Or do what I did, and make your own.

I'd get four trininty black springs, and put one on each side, should stiffen it up.

Your other thing with handling, is to get a set of aluminum shocktowers, so you can adjust your shock setup to what you drive, but from experience, these are more likely to break your bulkheads when you land it hard.(espeicaly on your back). The stockkers bend, but the aluminum won't breaking off the tabs on the bulks.

Aside from a low CG chassis, your other option is a set of UE towrless VBS, cost about $320+shocktowers though to do it right, not sure what your budget is. I like the way my truck handled a lo better after I put them on. Laptimes picked up by about a full second despite losing my front driveshaft and being only two wheel drive.

As you like to jump, and plan on putting stiffer springs on, I recommend you get a set of aluminum bulkheads, either the VBS mentioned above, or a set of Fastlane Machining bulks. I'd only do it once you actualy break your stockers though, your driving may be lucky not to break them. :)

[mt_enthusiast]

Originally posted by Rem.308
As far as a steering servo goes,the Hitec HS-645mg is very popular and fairly inexpensive.

You'll need a different servo saver with this one or upgrade to Proline or UE steering servo kits.

[SMC-C4RB0N]

Steering (http://monster.traxxas.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=292578)

Powerpoles (http://search.cartserver.com/search/search.cgi?cartid=s-3018&category=shop&keywords=powerpoles&keywords_1=Anderson+Powerpole&keywords_2=Accessories&maxhits=10&go=Go/)

RPM (http://www.rpmrcproducts.com/products/traxxas/MaxxPts.htm#Setscrew)

Springs - link removed, ebay not working. Search for "Dual Rate Springs" on ebay, the T/Emaxx ones, 6.49 or something. 13$ shipped. Fantastic handling!

For a lower CG, I would recommend this setup:
RPM A-Arms, shocks in the middle hole.
RPM Shock towers, shocks... on. Stock shock towers, middle hole.
Dual-rate springs.

This gives me a fairly low CG, and I use it for bashing and racing.