You guys think the e/t-maxx days are numbered???

[Dr.J]

Seems like there are much fewer followers on the emaxx forum compared to others like 1/16 revo, 4x4 slash, or 1/10 revo. Do yall think they may eventually stop making the maxx and let the revo take over. What can an e-maxx do that the revo doesnt do better (except the brushed maxx is waterproof, but the summit takes care of that)??? Dont get me wrong, I love my maxx, but just seems like its becoming the old dinosaur of the pack. Just wanted to start a discusion on it and see what you guys thought.

[wildironman]

the stampede is beter

[Dr.J]

I have a stampede, it was the first brushless system I ever had. Its a great truck, just smaller. I find the emaxx is just bigger, wider, and stronger. I didnt like how the vxl system in the pede was always overheating.

[wildironman]

i have nitro

[bentrocker]

the stampede is beter

What does this have to do with the question posted?
I don't think the maxx platforms are going anywhere in the near future .

[Dr.J]

So what strengths does the maxx have over the revo?

[phowler]

I don't own a Revo but I see no comparison between a Maxx and Revo. The Maxx is a truck whereas the Revo appears to be a no clearance car with large tires. I own 3 Maxx trucks and really have no desire to own
an on road vehicle. I don't see the Maxx platform going anywhere because IMO its the best RC truck on the market.

[johnny5c]

The Maxx platform has been around for more than a dozen years and a few years back everybody thought it would be discontinued but then the 4908 T-Maxx and EMBE came out.

[Dr.J]

They are the same size, same motor/esc, same servos, same class, so I do see where a comparison can be made. The shock set-up on the revo is the key difference, and if you have ever played with one up close, its really pretty neat how they arranged everything to allow that low center of gravity with horizontal shocks. Who doesnt want a truck thats less likely to roll over and corners better. But you sacrifice some ground clearance, but not that much. Add some summit rockers and your clearance comes back. I would guess you get better dampening with the 8 maxx shocks, better for big air. I guess Im trying to figure out where else the emaxx is superior. Cant beat the "look" of a big, bad, monster truck.

[bentrocker]

You have a larger selection of batteries for the maxx chassis. The battery compartments on the e-revo are smaller .

[Dr.J]

Very good point, I have my motor mounted on the side so I can use one battery. Dont have that option on a revo. Dealing w 2 batteries at a time gets old quick.

[M n M]

I don't believe the Revo and Maxx are in the same class at all. I could be wrong here but the Revo seems to be Traxxas's answer to the racing Truggy class.

Maxx's are just big nasty Monster Trucks!

I looked at the Revo when I was shopping for my first hobby grade RC. I have nothing against the Revo but I picked the E Maxx because I wanted a traditional "Truck" with a near MT look and set up.

The Summit is a great mesh of MT and Crawler. But in stock form, take it out of the crawler world and it's no match for a EMBE. Again, to me, it's not in the same class.

I look at the Maxx line like I do a Ford F150. It's been around for years, it's a proven platform, and the nostalgia alone won't let it die out. So of you guys will get this… Don't you get that jealous "Awe Man" feeling when you see a nasty F series truck thats all tricked out rumble by you? Now do you get that same feeling see Honda Ridgeline cruise by?? That how I feel when my buddy brings his 1/16th MERV out to play with my Maxx.

Now I am seriously considering to make my next RC a 4x4 Slash or another SCT. The Slash again it a great RC and is tuff as nails. But some of the good bashing spot near our local RC track I have crushed Slashes and put them to shame. But, on the track… that's where the Slash will shine!

[turbo_cat1]

Some manufacturers turn over their line for the next big thing with some regularity. Other central manufacturers like Traxxas, HPI, and Associated usually keep certain platforms in their lineup continuously; the Maxx, RS4, and RC10 lines come to mind.

[ksb51rl]

I don't believe the Revo and Maxx are in the same class at all. I could be wrong here but the Revo seems to be Traxxas's answer to the racing Truggy class. This again. *Sigh* Check if truggies have transmissions.

Maxx's are just big nasty Monster Trucks! Comparing the EMBE and ERBE...
Revo is longer (wheelbase.)
Revo is wider.
Maxx is taller...until you put the same kind of trucky body on it...


I looked at the Revo when I was shopping for my first hobby grade RC. I have nothing against the Revo but I picked the E Maxx because I wanted a traditional "Truck" with a near MT look and set up. And THERE for everybody wondering is the reason for both Monster Truck models: because people have different preferences.

The Summit is a great mesh of MT and Crawler. But in stock form, take it out of the crawler world and it's no match for a EMBE. Again, to me, it's not in the same class. It isn't.

I look at the Maxx line like I do a Ford F150. It's been around for years, it's a proven platform, and the nostalgia alone won't let it die out. So of you guys will get this… Don't you get that jealous "Awe Man" feeling when you see a nasty F series truck thats all tricked out rumble by you? Now do you get that same feeling see Honda Ridgeline cruise by?? That how I feel when my buddy brings his 1/16th MERV out to play with my Maxx.

Now I am seriously considering to make my next RC a 4x4 Slash or another SCT. The Slash again it a great RC and is tuff as nails. But some of the good bashing spot near our local RC track I have crushed Slashes and put them to shame. But, on the track… that's where the Slash will shine!

As I keep writing all through the years, your trucks - your choices.

Edit: I forgot to mention the huge 0.14 inch (3.6 mm) center ground clearance advantage the Maxx has...until you use the same tires on the Revo.

[Mugs]

I have an EMaxx Brushless, mate bought the ERevo Brushless at the same time and we go out racing & bashing together every weekend. As much as it pains me to say, I have yet to come across anything that the Emaxx does better than the EREvo, but there are a few things that the ERevo does better (handling & response). Furthermore, the stock ERevo is by far more durable than the EMaxx. Personally, based on this fact and by seeing how many posts get added to the Erevo forum as compared to this one (which seems to have the same old threads floating around for days), I would say that there is a definite possibility that Maxx might fade into the background.

[phowler]

One thing the Maxx has over the Erevo, or anything else for that matter, looks. I couldn't spend the money on an ERBE simply due to its looks.

[rjm2519]

Definitely to each his own, I would buy the erevo over the emaxx just based on looks! Emaxx says to me I will smash you or run you over.

The erevo on the other hand says I will run you down and slice you to peices and make a clean getaway.

[phowler]

Yep, to each his own. Maybe without that hidious wing and some ground clearance added I would consider it. For me the EMaxx is perfect as I have zero interest in running a car on road.

[petraeus]

One thing the Maxx has over the ERBE, or anything else for that matter, looks. I couldn't spend the money on an ERBE simply due to its looks.

No MT looks better than the E-Maxx - this truck didn't get popular by accident...

Only things more durable on the ERBE are chassis and bulkheads. They share same motor/esc, servos, drivetrain, and the stock differential actually breaks easier than on the EMBE - weird as it sounds.
ERBE is close to 90$ more expensive than the EMBE - use those 90$ on a FLM 10900 chassis and then add 70 $ on FLM standard alu bulks (if lucky, you could then sell stock diff and chassis for 20$ ). Then the E-Maxx is stronger then the ERBE, since this combo add strength to the diff.

[ksb51rl]

Yep, to each his own. Maybe without that hidious wing and some ground clearance added I would consider it. For me the EMaxx is perfect as I have zero interest in running a car on road.

Agreed with the "to each his own" part. The problem I run into is when perceptions are so flawed as to run contrary to reality. To call the1:10 Revo in any form a "road car" is silly and patently ignorant of what it is and what it can do.

Let's try to keep this a mature conversation. Believe it or not, it is possible to praise or prefer one object without criticizing or condemning another.

[hatethmpr]

To call the1:10 Revo in any form a "road car" is silly and patently ignorant of what it is and what it can do.

Let's try to keep this a mature conversation. Believe it or not, it is possible to praise or prefer one object without criticizing or condemning another.

i agree with this. i was looking before i got my used 3905, at the erevo. but i couldnt get the money to buy an erevo. i like the streamlined look, the concept of the horizontal shocks. but again i cant just drop that sort of money on something. so i traded out and got a used emaxx. and havent looked back. been looking forward everyday. love to bash it, do WOT runs down the street, and then take and crawl over stuff. i dont want the extreme speed as i cant control it yet. i need more time. but to answer the idea of them stopping the maxx line. i dont see it. i can remember looking at the tmaxx truck back in highschool. and that was over 10 years ago. so in well over a decade they havent dropped it....

[Dr.J]

I def agree that the maxx has the better look. I never understood why the e-revo doesnt have a truck body like the gas powered, but thats an easy fix and wouldnt prevent me from getting an e-revo. I feel the e-revo is more advanced than the maxx, but theyre both awesome.

[Blazerss1]

One advantage the maxx's have over the revo is the aftermarket selection. How many chassis' are out there for the revo? And how many are out there for the maxx's? Every part on a maxx you can buy in either aluminum (6061 or 7075), titanium, or cabon. I've owned 3 erevos and 1 nitro. Never had an issue out of the nitro, but between diffs and bulkheads I couldn't keep the erevos running. I've owned probably 10 tmaxx's (I have 2 right now) and proabably 10 emaxx's (I have 4 right now). I've broken probably every part imaginable (usually always my bad driving to blame), but I still prefer the Emaxx over anything else.

[turbo_cat1]

There's something funny about the Maxx platform. I've had 1/8 and 1/10 nitro and electric monsters, 1/10 and 1/18 electric on-roads, a 1/10 racing buggy, and a few other vehicles. Of all those, the one which stands out in my mind the most is the original E-Maxx I had in 2003 - it is so versatile and fun, so distinctive, such a pleasure to own; it's that fun is what drew me back to a new E-Maxx this past fall.

Currently it's the only vehicle I have, paired with a 250-size helicopter. The E-Maxx has this classic monster look going for it with tons of hop-up potential at a reasonable price; the revision Traxxas did added what it needed most and left the core DNA intact.

The comparison between the E-Maxx and E-Revo is trite - the Revo is designed from the ground-up to perform and be easy to work on, while the Maxx is a decade-old design with merits which continue to draw customers. Those people, myself included, don't necessarily want the Revo-type design; while it may prove a 'better' design around a track or through a rocky field, the now-classic stance with 8 pass-through shocks of the Maxx is cool in its own right. Just sitting on a workbench, between my brother's Revo and my Maxx, I'll always choose the Maxx despite the merits of the Revo platform.

[phowler]

I am not ignorant of what the ERevo can do but I just checked again and when I see it, I see a car.

Maybe if we can't remain positive we should remain silent, sound familiar to anyone?

[Dr.J]

Opinions were asked for, pros and cons ya know. Noone is arguing here, and I havent noticed any rude comments.

[phowler]

Opinions were asked for, pros and cons ya know. Noone is arguing here, and I havent noticed any rude comments.

Check post #20.

[ksb51rl]

Check post #20.

In a former post I pointed out various specs. You posted that "the Revo appears to be a no clearance car with large tires." So, the 3.6mm difference - totally attributable to the difference in the wheel/tire combination - is that troubling to you? That's okay, you are entitled to your own opinion. But in my opinion your offhand dismissal of the Revo is unwarranted and your characterization of it can neither be borne out by the spec you reference nor can stand up to the "reasonable man" test. You are allowed and even encouraged to rabidly adore your Maxx. I'm pretty sure that neither of us hope or expect to see that platform disappear any time in the near future. But I stand by ALL my previous statements, because they are the absolute truth and I know the vast majority of people will agree with my assessment of the Revo platform even if they prefer the Maxx. If you want to see rude, check your own posts.

[Mugs]

Okay, well some responses at least proves that there is still interest out there. So, instead of us all lamenting the benefits of the ERevo, surely with all your guys experience out there we could collectively come up with what the best settings are for the Emaxx based on what you are doing with it. I have only recently got involved in this so have limited experience, but I plan to try stick it to my mate in his ERevo (am tired of his knowing, somewhat sympathetic smile). So foe example, am currently racing him on our local off road track. Is a rough track with lots of rocks and bumps, but also with some tight corners. So far I have played around with Caster (putting spacers both at the back to increase oversteer) and this has actually made more of a difference than I thought and helps the truck around the corners on the loose dirt. What else could I do to improve handling? Any recommendations on shock mount positions? Come on guys, it is up to us to keep the EMaxx alive and kicking (hopefully some EREvo butt)

[minirevobasher]

I like the look of the emaxx. Yes it isn't as durable, but you can upgrade it to be. I like the erevo to. Emaxx is more of a basher and the erevo is more of a racer.

[Dr.J]

Okay, well some responses at least proves that there is still interest out there. So, instead of us all lamenting the benefits of the ERevo, surely with all your guys experience out there we could collectively come up with what the best settings are for the Emaxx based on what you are doing with it. I have only recently got involved in this so have limited experience, but I plan to try stick it to my mate in his ERevo (am tired of his knowing, somewhat sympathetic smile). So foe example, am currently racing him on our local off road track. Is a rough track with lots of rocks and bumps, but also with some tight corners. So far I have played around with Caster (putting spacers both at the back to increase oversteer) and this has actually made more of a difference than I thought and helps the truck around the corners on the loose dirt. What else could I do to improve handling? Any recommendations on shock mount positions? Come on guys, it is up to us to keep the EMaxx alive and kicking (hopefully some EREvo butt)

Soften up the front dampers/springs for a better turn response. Tire selection and driving skills are the most important factors. Plsy sround w gearing abit. Ive only been in the hobby a year so maybe someone else has some more tricks.

[ajcar]

i consider the maxx family to traxxas as i do the grave digger to monster jam. it may be old, but its still here, and its gonna stay.

[ksb51rl]

Okay, well some responses at least proves that there is still interest out there. So, instead of us all lamenting the benefits of the ERevo, surely with all your guys experience out there we could collectively come up with what the best settings are for the Emaxx based on what you are doing with it. I have only recently got involved in this so have limited experience, but I plan to try stick it to my mate in his ERevo (am tired of his knowing, somewhat sympathetic smile). So foe example, am currently racing him on our local off road track. Is a rough track with lots of rocks and bumps, but also with some tight corners. So far I have played around with Caster (putting spacers both at the back to increase oversteer) and this has actually made more of a difference than I thought and helps the truck around the corners on the loose dirt. What else could I do to improve handling? Any recommendations on shock mount positions? Come on guys, it is up to us to keep the EMaxx alive and kicking (hopefully some EREvo butt)

"So, instead of us all lamenting the benefits of the ERevo"
E-Revo was specifically named in the original post.

FWIW, a well-tuned Maxx with a good driver can easily destroy a Revo on the track if its setup or pilot isn't as good.

[Mugs]

"So, instead of us all lamenting the benefits of the ERevo"
E-Revo was specifically named in the original post.

Sorry ksb51rl, not sure what point you trying to make with this?

FWIW, a well-tuned Maxx with a good driver can easily destroy a Revo on the track if its setup or pilot isn't as good.

I should hope so, else what hope is there.

[ksb51rl]

...Do yall think they may eventually stop making the maxx and let the revo take over. What can an e-maxx do that the revo doesnt do better...

...So, instead of us all lamenting the benefits of the ERevo...

...Sorry ksb51rl, not sure what point you trying to make with this?...

I read your response as wanting to leave the Revo out of the discussion though it is integral to the original question. I was trying to point out that to answer the question, discussion of the Revo is necessary. No other agenda.

[turbo_cat1]

Sounds like this thread cannot have a positive conclusion. Some prefer the Maxx, other prefer the Revo, and some prefer to own neither but cause trouble on helpful forums like Traxxas.com/forums. It's a preferential thing and Traxxas knows the Maxx platform has a long lifespan since nothing else has withstood the test of time better than this - end of discussion.

[ksb51rl]

There are a lot of good reasons above why the Maxx platform will live on for a long time, but here is the economically most important: it still sells. That's because it a great platform. It has cachet, provenance, and a whole host of other uppity French words.

As for opinions...
Some say the Revo addressed most of the weaknesses the Maxx had and should totally supplant the Maxx.
Some say the Revo was only built to win the MT race titles and is not in the same monster-truckish class as the Maxx.
IDK. I'd hate to think that Traxxas didn't incorporate any lessons learned from the Maxx when they designed their new chassis. And yet just because something is new does not mean it is superior to its predecessor at anything, let alone everything.

Either way, it's not going away any time soon.

[ExpoBond]

*NO, I think not. Due to this forums "rules" technichally the modererators won't allow you to dig up older posts say past five years of age which has drawn me away from posting on this forum, staying positive I update my projects when time allows and visit this brushless emaxx section from time to time. So point being in short to save you the time of reading over my usual dull writing format.*

The emaxx is timeless and an open platform model which will prevent Traxxas from denying Royalties to the very foundation that it was created on(figuratively). Unless Traxxas reintroduces another emaxx line say the Emaxx 7777 for example with the same esthetically pleasing and classic open plat form design, they might as well Change their corporate name.

Further more personally- the engineers designed the emaxx for its intended purpose and it turned out good. Designing has its benefits of improvement but are cretailed by the same factors so in essence the emaxx remains true until the emaxx evolves into a new designe. Tons of people personalize/create their Emaxx in their liking or image modding is better in my opinion for the emaxx because it 's got a more open platform to work with and is less expensive as the brushed version +++. *Now I've only driven an emaxx and a mini erevo so I can say maxx is its own blood line and has split off from any other family member or category. *On an conspiracy side of this discussion it seems lower market strategy would be prying change in a direction away from the maxx.

In the forest among the recently shaved "clear cut" is where you'll find me among nature loving emaxx with all its glory till the great transformation day comes to connect light with its children of the sun. *In Traxxas's name I'll continue to rip it up, oh my, in which ever way I choose.

Cheers, to this post and it's poster, the talented *Dr. J

ED

[USARUSH]

*NO, I think not. Due to this forums "rules" technichally the modererators won't allow you to dig up older posts say past five years of age which has drawn me away from posting on this forum, staying positive I update my projects when time allows and visit this brushless emaxx section from time to time. So point being in short to save you the time of reading over my usual dull writing format.*

The emaxx is timeless and an open platform model which will prevent Traxxas from denying Royalties to the very foundation that it was created on(figuratively). Unless Traxxas reintroduces another emaxx line say the Emaxx 7777 for example with the same esthetically pleasing and classic open plat form design, they might as well Change their corporate name.

Further more personally- the engineers designed the emaxx for its intended purpose and it turned out good. Designing has its benefits of improvement but are cretailed by the same factors so in essence the emaxx remains true until the emaxx evolves into a new designe. Tons of people personalize/create their Emaxx in their liking or image modding is better in my opinion for the emaxx because it 's got a more open platform to work with and is less expensive as the brushed version +++. *Now I've only driven an emaxx and a mini erevo so I can say maxx is its own blood line and has split off from any other family member or category. *On an conspiracy side of this discussion it seems lower market strategy would be prying change in a direction away from the maxx.

In the forest among the recently shaved "clear cut" is where you'll find me among nature loving emaxx with all its glory till the great transformation day comes to connect light with its children of the sun. *In Traxxas's name I'll continue to rip it up, oh my, in which ever way I choose.

Cheers, to this post and it's poster, the talented *Dr. J

ED

................... WOW well put...

[MITCH316]

I am an Erevo owner and my mate has an Emaxx. In my opinion they are both great trucks. I like the fact that they are different and upgradeable, you can make them as tough as you want. The fact is, when I look at the Emaxx with its 8 shocks; it stares me in the eye and says 'Look at me I am a mean basher'.

If I had the cash I would buy an Emaxx to add too my collection...it is a very different truck to the Erevo, I see it when we race and bash together. Both trucks are unique in their own way from looks to handling.

I think it is fantastic that we have forums like this that allow us to put our point of views forward and debate.

Great thread guys...they are both great trucks and hope they both stay for a long time.