Strange modifications

[Emaxxmafia]

Anyone ever do anything strange with their max?
...like adding speakers and a small working radio/mp3 player
(PSP speakers are small and audible)

-Add two disassembled maglites to the top
(battery compartment under the body)

-tank tracks over the wheels

can anyone think of any other weird mods?

[EbayEmaxx]

how about roll bars so you can flip it and it would right itself??? that would be pretty cool.

i was also thinking neon lights under the chassis for night driving....

[cooleocool]

Just do a light system like I did on my Sledge Hammer last night. That works very well and looks great!

Anyway, hmm... Weird mods... I can't think of any good ones.

[emxrks]

I don't know if this would be a weird mod; but when I was replacing my front turnbuckle, I didn't feel like taking the whole suspention apart, so I put a longer screw in backwards and a nut on it. I have a vid, but I don't know where it is on the internet anymore of a guy that put a flamethrower on an E-maxx.

[Emaxxmafia]

Just do a light system like I did on my Sledge Hammer last night. That works very well and looks great!

Anyway, hmm... Weird mods... I can't think of any good ones.

post some pics..we wanna see

Christmas tree lights and an old cellphone battery lol..that would be a nice one

[Emaxxmafia]

I don't know if this would be a weird mod; but when I was replacing my front turnbuckle, I didn't feel like taking the whole suspention apart, so I put a longer screw in backwards and a nut on it. I have a vid, but I don't know where it is on the internet anymore of a guy that put a flamethrower on an E-maxx.

well July 4th is coming up..how about if u found a way to remotely ignite rockets on the back of a hummer emaxx body and have rocket launchers
LOL..can u see the cats in the neighborhood running yet?

[cooleocool]

http://monster.traxxas.com/showthread.php?t=327308

There's my how to thread over in the Vintage Forum.

[metalhobo]

GIANT TIRES so it can run upside down...

[woopzitwasme]

ya know, metalhobo, i think i just mite try that sometime. anybody know of some big enough tires? how about modified mini bike tires, like the ones you get on 5-year olds' bikes? id probably need some crazy strong servos if i wanted it to turn, though.

[bigboi146]

Thats so tyco r/c lol but you would have to gear it down so much and they would have to be like 13 inches.

[jimroad]

I wanna put a "Barbie doll" strapped to the E bed and do my jumps @ the bmx course and smash and rip her to pieces!! I have some issues!!
Jim

[TerryE]

This is not me (I wish it was)...

Look at the beast this emaxx has become:

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzep1vt7/modworld/id20.html


Te

[bashin Maxxer15]

anybody know of some big enough tires?

Imex jumbo kongs.

[Metal Head]

I did strap a firework to my HV-Maxx E-Maxx once, ill get the link if anyone wants it.

[cuda_tmaxx]

i mounted(hot glued) a s3003 servo with a small pulley mounted to a round servo horn, inside of the winch on a either a power wagon or 55 chevy body, cannot remember which one. using a 6 channel radio and modifying the servo to by removing the limiter inside i had a fully functional winch

[TerryE]

I would love a set of real driving lights... the ones I have seen are too wimpy to drive in the dark with...

[cooleocool]

Mine work well! (the lights)

I really like that wintch idea! Hmm... Maybe I can add on of those to my Sledge Hammer as well .

[TerryE]

Cool;

Are the LEDs bright enough to drive around with at night?

I have a buddy, and we want to night race with only truck mounted lights (like a Baja 1000 concept).

TE

[cooleocool]

I don't even think that mine are LEDs. I tested them out last night and they worked well. That tail light I did worked great! I'm really glad I thought of that. Night racing would be really cool. Hmm... I could add some lights to my dad's and brother's trucks and head out to my track (Huron Outfitters Raceway).

You know... I've even got a servo that would work. Hmm...

[bashin Maxxer15]

I did strap a firework to my HV-Maxx E-Maxx once, ill get the link if anyone wants it.

Let's see it! I've been thinking about putting a couple of fountains on mine for the 4th of July.

[diveak]

Here's an idea.

Ever see the Estes rocket ignitors?

Take a couple of those... solder a short length of wire to your motor terminals... the other end to the leads of the rocket ignitor, and attach to your favorite firework (s).

Soon as you goose the throttle, it'll send current through the motor... through your ghetto-rigged rocket ignitors, and touch off your firework.

Just an idea... would work fine provided that those rocket ignitors don't continue to have a short in them after they've been used.

You could also use steel wool.. just need to make sure the wires won't short out.

-B.

[The New Guy]

I took on of those small rocket engines and straped to the back of mine. I lit it off while driving. Didnt do alot. Was to small. Next time I will try the the biggest one they make.

[E-Matt]

This sort of goes against the idea of being a "monster truck", but I've seen people slam Silverados and F-150s, give 'em a fancy paint job, slap on some Daytons and hook up hydraulics. Personally, I’d raise a truck any day before slamming it. So far, I haven't seen anyone do this with an E-Maxx, but I do believe it would qualify as a "strange modification".

[Alum. REVO]

Underbody kit
winch

[mxracer141]

One strange mod, that I am in the works of getting is the 6x6 E-Maxx. I love those things. I am working on getting one and I am hoping i can get it to go up steps! But they will go darn near anywhere with out getting stuck.

[TerryE]

MX:

Do you run 4 battery packs in that thing? Looks like a lot of fun, but also looks like it would eat batteries for lunch!

Is there a conversion kit, or is this a home grown mod? If its a kit, could you post the link?

Thanks

TE

[Emaxxmafia]

does that thing use more than 2 motors..cuz it sure looks like it should

[Mrtallica]

Its actually a pic from another Forum, I read the buildup, teardown, and rebuild of it last week. It is home grown. However, there is at least 1 company that I personally know that sells a mod for a 6x6. From what i understand, it uses stock motors, all it does it provide a new center diff, with a rear output, and an alum chassis extension. you have to buy/make/build a 2nd rear (bulkheads, shocks, turnbuckles etc..) it will run about 12-15mph. I also understand it is MURDER on the center driveline

[TerryE]

Mrtallica;

Post a link to the build thread - it would be way cool to see

Thanks
Terry

[Mrtallica]

I dont think we're supposed to link to other forums. IF i am wrong i would be happy to post it. if not, Yahoo (i never use google!!!!) for a 6x6 emaxx conversion.

[TerryE]

Oooopsss...

Don't want to start anything. I will query.

Later
TE

[Mrtallica]

no problem, I almost posted it by mistake, but then i rememberd reading somewhere your not supposed to link to other forums. I don't wanna upset our Mods. I am sure they dont have an easy time monitoring all of our posts...

[TerryE]

I did the search - all I got was a bunch of ebay stuff....

PM me the link, will 'ya?
Thanks
TE

[bigboi146]

I like that. Since i have to sweep outside, I was thinking about putting a broom on mine.lol The things you can do.

[mxracer141]

Yes, Mrtallica is right, that is not mine, i just got the pic off of another forum. But I am working on one right now. I just gave a picture to show the basics of the 6x6. Gallimods Hobby has the conversion kits http://gallimods.com/post/ and there is also a company named Hilltop R/C. I dont think they are around anymore because they are really hard to find.