TRAXXAS 8S XMAXX

[@vibe808]

I admire your clean install with the zip ties. This is how I like things too 👍🏼

[@Daniel-fm4yv]

Thank you Sam! The best How-To Video I found on the internet. Greetings from Germany.

[@nikogauna3733]

This is by far the best video of these being installed.. thanks man.

[@handsomehoopstar]

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

[@flhandster4395]

Greetings. Did you ever get this resolved? Maybe plugged into wrong sockets on power supply module!?! Hoping all is well with it now being almost a year later. How are you liking the XMaxx? Own any other RC's? I'm on the fence with buying one with the current Traxxas Holiday Sale they're having. Thanks in advance for your time and reply. Stay safe and Merry Christmas!

[@Grump69neal]

Thanks A great clear step by step video that I’ve been looking for so I can go and buy the lights and fit them knowing how to do it properly

[@G__Mason]

Man I wish they would’ve had the rear mounted in the bumper like the front. I hate the idea of it being connected to the body, have any of ya’ll had any issues with the body coming off when bashing? I’m installing my light kit now and thinking about Jerry rigging it to the rear bumper 😂

[@RoostedFilms]

Hey Sam. Long time no chat. I finally got my first Xmaxx today and was looking for some guidance on the install. I saw your video and thought yes sir this is the guy. I ve seen you build boats & live your style. Cheers now it's time to watch & learn

[@chilly7261]

Awesome! Thanks, and good luck with the Xmaxx

[@N_Fortune]

Excellent video! Thx for the tip of using a needle-nose pliers to pull out the cap from the side of the ESC!

[@chilly7261]

No problem & thank you...

[@rickroberts7611]

This video alone got me through it tonight..I was sec away from needing a new shell

[@n0ngie]

Great video thanks heapsmi didn't even bother reading the instructions this video was perfect

[@chilly7261]

Awesome! Thanks...

[@flhandster4395]

Great video with detailed info. Thanks for sharing. Just curious, with it being now 4 years later, how are you liking your XMaxx? Any other updates or upgrades to the XMaxx? Do you have other RC's as well? If so, how much run time does your XMaxx get compared to the other RC's? Ever thought about installing the Wide Kit on it? Thank you in advance for your time and reply. Stay safe and Merry Christmas!

[@ram67]

Thanks so much - due to your great video - I was able to knock this out pretty easily! (Would help if Traxxas would include COLOR pics in their directions!)

[@markdlc0805]

with this led kit can u also add a proline led to the roof

[@hectorrodriguez1007]

I was watching your video for the lights installation, and I noticed your tires... they look amazing! Do you happen to have a link or somewhere I can get them?

[@Donygtr]

would you need anything else for being able to control it through the app?

[@starley1807]

I just purchased the Front bumper lamp, looking forward to installing it and going for a little night bash. Hoping its bright as hell.

[@Zippy247]

It is bright as hell even in the day time on a bright sunny day they still are bright I think it is well worth the money.. 👍😎

[@Hahsnjs]

Great video! Since the paper instructions it came with are complete garbage, I was able to follow your instructions to a tee. Thanks!

[@chilly7261]

Thanks. No problem, it's a big reason I share my videos...

[@scottbradley3486]

Where can I buy this light set

[@mark03cobra]

We have to drill holes?

[@housesaint1685]

I am commenting while watching, here is my quick question, the back light when installed, are the wirings a problem if the body case cover gets thrown out while driving. (Wirings getting up out and potentially damaging wires?)

[@chilly7261]

Wire tie the pigtail to the frame and it simply unplugs when the body comes off, if I understand your question

[@housesaint1685]

@@chilly7261 thank you appreciate it! Planning on doing this, but is it possible to put the back lights on the rear bumper instead??

[@chilly7261]

@@housesaint1685 I've seen a video on that. They cut a slot in the bumper. Not a fan. Really not a problem with it on the body

[@thetreestand8873]

“That’s power”. love it😂

[@s.e.v.e.n5589]

I don't understand why my reverse light NOT working

[@flhandster4395]

I'm hoping you did get this figured out by now. Still liking the XMaxx?

[@socalRooster]

What happens when body goes flying off after a big jump or flip over do rear light wires get pulled and damaged?

[@chilly7261]

No, it just unplugs. Good question...

[@magnum44pi11]

Is it possible to install this light kit along with the telemetry expander with gps module on the chassis brace ?

[@bryanphillips5716]

Good job thanks for the video . I'm going too install one on my revo 3.3

[@antdx316]

This only works with Traxxas ESC?

[@Trump-lv4ge]

How do I connect if I have a max5 ESC 🥴

[@Hightower613]

Just installed mine, thanks for the helpful video!

[@michaelmclemore488]

Hey like the light video help me ajumy lights ago. Really help me out. Your awesome!!

[@marshalllinton851]

The extra plug spots are for more lights. The box says expandable.

[@viperkill3]

I installed the light kit on mine but my reverse light doesn't work. I have the front and the rear red lights but when I go in reverse the reverse light doesn't come on. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[@flhandster4395]

Did you ever get the reverse lights working? Surely you did by now. How are you liking the XMaxx overall, when compared to your other RC's? I'm considering getting one and was just curious how much run time it would get compared to my Maxx and Sledge, etc.. Thanks in advance for your time and reply. Stay safe and Merry Christmas!

[@viperkill3]

@flhandster4395 no I never did get the reverse light working. Wasn't really a priority to be honest. But I love the xmaxx just make sure you have a decent amount of space to play with it.

[@flhandster4395]

@@viperkill3 Thanks. So, make sure you have the wires plugged into the correct color coded sockets. That will make a difference. Do you have other RC’s? How much runtime do you get with the XMaxx compared to the others? Thanks again.

[@viperkill3]

@flhandster4395 i tried plugging it into different sockets and it didn't change anything. As far as run time goes i can get a solid 45min i run venom batteries 9000mah and i also have a Nitro rusler and a vxl rustler. I had a CEN Genesis 7.7 but I just recently sold it.

[@flhandster4395]

@@viperkill3 Hmmmm. Did you contact Traxxas about the issue? They are rather responsive on the phone and helpful. If there’s an issue with the kit wiring, they need to know about it so they can make the correction. I’ve had no issue with my Maxx light kit. All lights work as they’re supposed to.

[@chriswade3986]

Did you have break light that worked when you brake and the reverse lights without the traxxas link app ? I don’t

[@chilly7261]

Yes, everything works as it should

[@chriswade3986]

Sam Hallstrom hey I got mine to work. The plug wasn’t all the way in . Thank you

[@chilly7261]

@@chriswade3986 Awesome!

[@johngantner9314]

wonder what you would plug the lights into if you have a max 6 esc. An how much for light kit? Thankyou for a quality video

[@chilly7261]

Thank you. I don't know, does the 6s esc have that power port? The light kit is $110, not cheap...

[@samardeepsingh8215]

Sir Which cameras you use for recording which is mounted on your controller and how did you mounted it

[@chilly7261]

If you're referring to the running video at the end, I recorded it with a head mounted Hero 7 Black GoPro...

[@samardeepsingh8215]

@@chilly7261 thank you sir

[@elliotredcliffe3144]

Can I ask why your running you’re xmaxx on x2 3 cell lipos and not the to 4cell lipos it’s rated for?

[@chilly7261]

It's on 8s, those are the smaller 5,000mAh 4s lipos I was using from my Maxx. I had bigger ones on order, didn't arrive at the time of making this video...

[@elliotredcliffe3144]

@@chilly7261 ahh that makes much more sense

[@chilly7261]

@@elliotredcliffe3144 👍

[@mathesb]

Nice overview about the light kit! How much does the additional LEDs affect the overall runtime of the battery?

[@chilly7261]

Thanks. Can't tell a difference...

[@mathesb]

@@chilly7261 Thank you I was afraid the battery lifetime could be noticeably decreasing.

[@alcurrie7620]

Ever take it off any sweet jumps??

[@chilly7261]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ3VamZ_bbB8g7c

[@scottjgillishere]

What did I do wrong? After install, I get front light high and low beam. Rear just have brakes on all the time .. no running lights or reverse..

[@chilly7261]

Not much to go wrong with this install. Check the wire colors are in the matching sockets maybe?

[@chriswade3986]

Hey now I’m having trouble getting my link to see the light kit . Any idea

[@chilly7261]

I've noticed mine won't connect sometimes. This might help, I'm not 100% sure tho. I unlock my phone and open the Traxxas app first, then turn on the radio & the truck. Good luck with it...

[@chriswade3986]

@@chilly7261 thank you again. It finally caught on .

[@chilly7261]

@@chriswade3986 👍

[@dissheadzrecordz9992]

who else did see the fly walking by at 1.20 min?

[@urgno]

me too 🪰🙂

[@chrisharris1969]

Beautiful property. Where?

[@chilly7261]

Thanks. Northern Wisconsin...

[@ejb2184]

What helis you fly

[@chilly7261]

Align, Sab, Thunder Tiger & Gaui. Here's a link to my helis playlist... kzbin.info/aero/PLOPzmCdCpuvgpXypnXytcU8DEiA8w3HiH

[@robertwren2289]

Good job on showing how to install the lights, but for only two lights, I'm not a fan of getting the light kit. I velcroid Lights on from my Quad, that really light up all my RC trucks. I can switch between them.

[@alimaleki217]

Nicely done!

[@customer7903]

Hi Sam, nice video, I used it to fit my new kit as the Traxxas instructions are not as good as they could be. BUT I have had a problem on fitting it. I have bought the Traxxas LED Light Kit X-Maxx TRX7885 and on fitting the rear light one of the very small connectors that has 3 very small cables got caught and two of the cables broke right where they connected to little white connector. I have contacted Traxxas and they say they are not repairable and I have to buy a complete unit (8773) so my question is has anyone else had this issue where the connectors are very small and can't be soldered or put the two disconnected cables back into the connector - does anyone know if anyone say on Amazon sell them - my problem is I am in Spain so buying from a US based company is not possible and am sure this will happen again over time. Many thanks in anticipation of possible help.

[@chilly7261]

I do have a simple solution. Those are JST-SH 1.0mm 3 pin female connectors. Here's an Ebay link for them with a short cable... www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-JST-SH-1-0mm-3-Pin-Female-Connector-Cable-Header-on-BeagleBone-Blue-x-10-/171351041620?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 Cut the wire back, and solder them on away from the connector! Or, easier yet, there's two of them connectors on the wiring harness of the light kit that are not being used. Cut them off and replace the broken ones! For soldering small wires like that you need a soldering station with a small tip. Not terribly hard, very doable. And some small heat shrink tubing. Cheers and good luck with it!

[@5.0onMe]

Im so glad my maxx didnt require any drilling

[@gkujae5576]

Great vid , I think 🤔 I’ll just install the front lights only

[@sprc3352]

agree , body popping off will rip the wires out of the body .

[@chilly7261]

@@sprc3352 The short wire coming from the power amplifier is zip tied to the frame. The wire in the body is zip tied to the backing plate. They simply unplug if the body comes off. No damage at all...

[@bigboytoyzrc9258]

Great presentation!

[@gregmarshall1687]

Beautiful property

[@rcadventures1056]

Good job thank you

[@frankiejr99]

Mine is installed thanks to Sam

[@chilly7261]

Nice! Good for you!

[@johngantner9314]

my 6700 4s traxxas battiers are starting to puff up. After 2 years and being drowned in water and mud Id say thats pretty good life span

[@starley1807]

thats real good lol. hope mine last that long!

[@emmerich79]

Perfect!!!! 👍

[@varunaX]

Looks like you hadn't even driven that truck once before the install

[@chilly7261]

You're almost right. I did this "First Run" video before the light kit install... kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5W8o6p8ndJ5qqM 😎👍

[@Jeff.55649]

Fly walking by at 1:14

[@frankiejr99]

four thumbs down wonder why great install, order mine today tks

[@robertreynolds6427]

Way Cool

[@finnnicol4099]

🔥

[@vivogamerz26]

Please I am only 14 years old and I have a brother he is only 13 years old please help us by giving us this RC truck please we really don't have any RC car please I am from India I live in West Bengal please my father is a blind he became blind because of a accident please I really want this RC truck please only I and my mother works in a small shop and only gets 50$ each please we really can't afford any RC car please help us by giving us this RC truck please

[@Hahsnjs]

The fuck even is this comment?

[@thebigdoghimself]

I did not like the placement of the taillight. I ended up removing the rear bumper cover and using a dremel to elongate the recessed part of the bumper. If you look at the bumper lines you simple make that notch just barely longer than the light. I then used a heat gun to warm the bumper up a little so I could flex it that 1/8" that I needed to slide the light in there in between the layers. The light sits nice and tight and is just barely beneath the surface of the bumper. There is no modification to the light itself; in fact, the screw tabs on the rear light are what binds it in place once the bumper cools back to its original shape.