How to install traxxas XMAXX 8s led light kit on front & back bumper. Highly recommended!!

[@22bnightrider]

Great job glad I found your video I did not like how the brake light was on the body thanks for your help

[@inspiredrc]

Thx buddy 👍

[@TechniXC]

Thank you, nice solution! :) I did the same, but I also added recesses with a soldering iron on each side of bumper so that the led bar would stand smoothly and not curved.

[@inspiredrc]

Thx buddy...good idea 👍 I've also added a couple of capped headed screws on either side to protect the bar from getting damaged. Check out some of my recent bash videos to see how they look if you get 5 mins.

[@darrenzilisch2214]

ya i put the kit on my max first then my x maxx and was shocked that that the rear light went in the rear window and not the rear bumper, i will be doing same as you. ty for the video!

[@inspiredrc]

Thx buddy...I installed them a year ago and they are still working fine. I figured it was a no brainer as the body comes off all the time and would damage the rear light. Really happy I did it 👍Check out some of my recent bash vids with it....🙂

[@mataflais]

Excellent Job man, I got the Maxx this Fathers day, i did put the lights on it. and now I'm thinking of getting the XMaxx with lights, and I don't like the Idea of having the brake lights on the body. If I get it I will do the same thing as you, I also will like to see Nikitas project. well than you for the idea man. have a good one.

[@inspiredrc]

Thx buddy...I've had the lights installed for over 2 yrs now without any issues....its an expensive kit and is well worth installing it is the bumper.👍👍🙂

[@noquarterschavez5415]

Good job..I’ll do mine the same way..

[@inspiredrc]

Nice! I've had my light kit on here for a few years now and it's been perfect 👍

[@Norm2120]

Looks good but It literally takes 2 seconds to plug in or unplug the connector plus I don’t have to worry about smashing the light bar mounting it on the body

[@inspiredrc]

Thx buddy...I decided to put it on the bumper because my body pops off on every other jump and would pull on the wiring loom and prob damage the light kit. This kit isn't cheap. My light kit has lasted well. Its been on there for nearly 2yrs now. I'm personally really happy I did it. 🙂

[@challengerjcw2645]

Doing this right now I have bin looking all week for a good way to install to back light I didn't want it in the body

[@inspiredrc]

It works well. I still have it installed on mine. I put a couple of 5mm cap head screws on the rear bumper to acts as stand offs and protect the rear light from scraping when you roll.

[@garrybacchus4145]

Great video love the drill and hacksaw hack

[@inspiredrc]

Thx Garry 👍

[@butzaman5139]

Just did this. Great idea!

[@inspiredrc]

Excellent!! Thank you for watching 👍👍🙂

[@FedoraTech]

Any thoughts on how to wire up traxxas lights if you've swapped out traxxas esc for max6 or other esc?

[@inspiredrc]

I don't think you can use the traxxas light kit with any other esc. Its the esc that sends the break and reverse signal to the lights. I did have max 6 esc on my first xmaxx and couldn't get lights to work.

[@FedoraTech]

@@inspiredrc ah ok. I just got my xmaxx and looking at upgrades. How'd you like the max6 and do you recommend swapping the traxxas esc for it? Seems older xmaxxs had a lot of problems with stock esc, but not sure for newer models.

[@inspiredrc]

@@FedoraTech yeah the older ones did have issues. My current one is 6 months old and has been perfect. I think traxxas have fixed the problem now. If you can. Stick with traxxas esc and get the light kit. It looks awesome 👌

[@inspiredrc]

Also good idea to shoe goo the body. Highly recommended 👌

[@FedoraTech]

@@inspiredrc good to know. Thanks for the info.

[@wills099]

Such a good idea

[@inspiredrc]

Thx dude... 2 yrs on and the lights in the bumper are working good!

[@joseCalderon1976]

Nice. Honestly I only put lights on my crawlers since I bash hard and would break the LEDS very quickly and easily.

[@inspiredrc]

Thx! 👍I like to bash in the evening after work so need lights. These are very durable and are still working 💪 check out the bash vids. Tumbles look much better with lights!! Thx for the support 🙏. 👍

[@cvel5944]

im having problems with alll lights front and back going on and off when I bash any suggestions I did the work but then took it to shop they did crap for me it worked for a day then no lights only when it wanted

[@inspiredrc]

Hi buddy. The wiring traxxas use is very thin and easy to break. Check the wiring on the light side incase it needs more soilder. Ultimately the lights are powered by the esc. If the wiring and connections are good then there could be a issue with your esc. I've personally not come accross this but I did break my rear light once... it still worked but with a few leds out. Luckily I was able to buy the rear light separately. I would suggest you remove the kit and take it back to the shop and get them to test it on another rig. This will tell you if you have an issue with your esc/ esc connection.

[@handsomehoopstar]

My lights come on but they don’t come on when braking or reversing. Have u had this problem

[@inspiredrc]

Hi buddy. No I've not had that issue. It may be an idea to connect the rear lights directly to the main box by eliminating the extension incase there is a break in the wires. Also swap the plugs around in the main output box to test if the rear lights work. I know the traxxas light kit wires are very thin and easy to damage.

[@Bawla187]

The way Traxxas should have made from day 1. Hey @traxxas wanna work on this for the next light kit? Maybe a new reinforced bumper to support the rear lights..?

[@inspiredrc]

Yeah your right! I'm hoping traxxas give the xmaxx a facelift soon to bring it in-line with their new releases...

[@fernandorosas7629]

Super!! thanks for sharing, very helpful

[@inspiredrc]

Thx dude! I'm happy you found this vid useful 👍🙂 stay tuned for more....

[@marcel24101972]

Great video!

[@inspiredrc]

Thank you

[@TheAurabell]

love this idea !

[@inspiredrc]

Thx dude!! Looks good on camera. Check out the bashing vids!👍🙂

[@markdlc0805]

will this traxaas led kit work with proline led double led roof

[@inspiredrc]

Not sure buddy. Traxxas have a central control unit where all its lights are connected.

[@TRC2019]

Great video! What size drill did you use?

[@inspiredrc]

Thx dude... I can't remember exactly but I used the biggest I could to take as much material away so I could use a standley knife to finish it off and make it neat. I think it could have been 6mm 🤔

[@daymonpancheri9700]

Lookin great mate 🤘🏼😎 next upgrade for my X Maxx!

[@inspiredrc]

Thx dude! Looks really good when I'm out driving. Check out the running vids if you have 5 mins 👍🙂

[@daymonpancheri9700]

@@inspiredrc I just did the 8s conversion to mine & put the Proline Badlands, I plan on doing the lights by the weekend I hope! Getting darker earlier here in the US & need light for night bashing 😎

[@inspiredrc]

@@daymonpancheri9700 definitely worth putting lights on. These ones are really bright and durable 👍happy bashing dude!!🙂

[@daymonpancheri9700]

So I bought the light kit earlier, installed it, but the brakes or reverse doesn’t work 🤔 I wonder if I broke it putting the light in the bumper? Either way it looks good!

[@inspiredrc]

@@daymonpancheri9700 the wires are super thin. Check if the wires aren't trapped in the bumper. If not then just check connection to the loom by trying the front lights in the rear connectors. You can buy just the rear lights if they still don't work. Also make sure the the plug on the esc still not loose. Hope you get it sorted.

[@Blueknight1960]

Just my observation, wouldn't it have been easier to cut those two hole tabs off the light then glue it into place or make a couple small brackets to hold them in place?

[@inspiredrc]

Honestly it started off as an experiment. If it didn't work I was going to mount it to the body so I didn't want to damage the light. The tabs actually keep it in the bumper. If you watch my recent vid with xmaxx ive put two screws in them lugs to secure to the bumper. It worked a treat. It took some heavy knocks...still working fine....👍🙂

I ended up doing so. Also, I had to put some piece of foam material behind the light to fill the rear part of it.

[@Russell03cbr]

Watched entire video very smart and helpful. When I got to the cutting and fine tunning part, had an idea to cut time by using my soldering gun! Cuts out alot of the filing and dangerous knife cutting. Worked great. Just a suggestion. Keep up the awesome videos.

[@inspiredrc]

Good idea 💡 I didn't think of that. Next time I might try it. Thanks for watching 👍 🙂

[@be5kar]

I used the soldering gun - worked great! Thanks for the tip

[@bigjimmy428]

How have they done after running the truck?

[@inspiredrc]

Hi. They have been working really well. I did end up replacing the rear as it popped out and got trashed on a really bad rear landing. My fault entirely. It still worked though. I have put a couple of screws into the rear bumper to secure better. Check it out in my xmaxx bearing replacement video. Since the slight mod they have been A1👍👍

[@terrybrewer2121]

Hi pal any chance you have a link to them esc connectors

[@inspiredrc]

Hi pal. You can only install this light kit with traxxas esc. You get everything you need in the light kit, plugs etc hope this helps..👍🙂

[@schamattack1575]

Is this the 7885 kit?

[@inspiredrc]

Hi yes its the x-maxx light kit TRX7885

[@wickedrc7492]

Say goodbye to that light bar! Lol 😆

[@inspiredrc]

Its been perfectly fine for the last 6 months. Taken an absolute beating!!👍 Still working as it should. Check out my insta 'inspired_rc'. I uploaded pics and vids today.

[@thebigdoghimself]

I used a dremel tool and a heat gun to do this. Heating the bumper for a minute or two allowed it to flex easily so that the light popped in much easier.

[@inspiredrc]

Excellent idea bro! Heat always helps make plastics softer... I've been really happy with my light kit installed in the bumpers. They have lasted quite well and look awsome.

[@williamthedoorman9610]

Hello my friend why are you talking so low it sounds like your whispering, pls mate speak up bro can't hear you, great video

[@inspiredrc]

Sorry pal. It was one of my first lot of videos. I recorded it on an old phone. Tbh I was new to making videos so wasn't sure on the best settings... luckily I've learnt alot since then and videos now are alot better. If you need me to clarify anything I said then please drop me a message...🙂 I would be more than happy to help.

[@williamthedoorman9610]

I understand tks the reason I said that was because your very knowledgeable on R/C content , and I wanted to hear your input ok my brother have merry Christmas your friend william from NJ Forgettaboutit 👍

[@inspiredrc]

@@williamthedoorman9610 thx buddy...merry Christmas and a happy new year to you too. 👍🙂

[@Ram0zain]

This kit will work with after market ESC?

[@inspiredrc]

No sorry pal. You need to have the traxxas esc for the stop and reverse lights to work. More epic bashing vid coming soon. Plz stay tuned! Thx for the support👍

[@alrizq8336]

No bulletproof glass cover is wasted. Kid plan!

[@inspiredrc]

Hi buddy... after this vid I did swap out the screws holding the back light in for some capped head screws which stick out around 5mm. This protects the light from direct hits.... its been over 2 years now and my lights are still intacked and working. Check out some of my latest xmaxx bash vids.... I don't go easy on her.

[@inspiredrc]

Latest bash vid... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJu3ppSwps6Eors

[@andyb9994]

👍👍

[@inspiredrc]

👊🙂

[@Angel-dn9sm]

Agree way better like this

[@inspiredrc]

Thx Jose!!👍🙂

[@rcreviews9894]

Nice that looks sick just installed the light kit on my Maxx gonna get a kit for my Xmaxx too !! I also do rc on my channel check me out when you get a chance!

[@inspiredrc]

Thx dude! Subbed ya!! Along with the light kit I would also get the roof skid plate and if you love your body I would reinforce it with shoe goo and plasterboard tape 👍🙂 keep bashing!!!

[@rcreviews9894]

@@inspiredrc thanks man ! I really appreciate it and the advice I will look into that feel free to stop by my channel anytime more content is coming and I will do the same for you, it’s really a good time to be into this hobby all the cool people you meet and all the cool stuff coming out rc’s have come a long way I’m just glad to be a part of it

[@inspiredrc]

@@rcreviews9894 likewise bro. You learn something new everyday. Stay tuned!!🙂👍