Traxxas Xmaxx Build Part I

[@Awakendabeast13]

This is so awesome!!!! im barely getting into this great hobby and im about to purchase the traxxas build kit and afterwards just sell it as i just want the experience of building my first rc. This is next level thinking i didnt even know this was possible lol its genius!!!! and like you said not only will it be mayor self achievement on building one of the best bashers but with all the upgrades .So awesome i found your channel i am a new sub and cant wait to watch this series of vids. Great content..Not sure if you have a vid on recommended rc tools but it you dont would be grateful it you made one...anyway thanks

[@siblingsrc]

Hey! Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it. The tools I use are just the Amazon tools. They do wear out but I just buy them again after about a year or so

[@jordanv3866]

this is awesome man I was just thinking about doing this! I subbed and will be watching every video! you mind posting links to all the parts you buy as you go and keep tabs on the total price of the build? I'm super curious if it's any less expensive or about the same price as opposed to just buying a box xmaxx! great video! looking forward to the rest of them!

[@siblingsrc]

Yes of course! I will go and edit the video description tonight and get those links posted. I also have a spreadsheet finished with prices. It’s honestly about the same. I’d say it’s a tiny bit more but I mean you get upgrades right off the bat. I wanted to do it this way so I don’t have to buy the whole car and then spend a bunch more money on upgrades ya know?

[@siblingsrc]

If you want you can dm me on my Instagram and ask for the spreadsheet of the total price and what I used to build it

[@jordanv3866]

@@siblingsrc oh yea absolutely and if you're like me and can't afford or don't want to drop a $1000+ all at once you can slowly build it as you can afford it...that was my thought process anyway lol easier to hide 12 $100 purchases than 1 $1200 lol I normally am like you and include my wife but I just bought a maxx 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤣

[@siblingsrc]

Lollll yeaaaaaa my wife is really strict on how I spend my rc budget. But yeah when you’re living that poor college life you have to be on a budget haha

[@jordanv3866]

@@siblingsrc lol well at least yall seem to like it together, mine just looks at me and shakes her head. I honestly thought she was gonna have a heart attack when she saw how much my maxx was 🤣 especially because I didn't really tell her since I'm just getting back into the hobby that I'd need a batt and a charger 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ lol ooops

[@Hirthirthirt]

I plan to do this too. Wanted to do an 8S Kraton but I think the Maxx is better. I will use upgrades on all possible occassions. Did you go with used parts?

[@siblingsrc]

Most parts I got new. I believe the only used part was one pair of shocks

[@gmoWVU]

Awesome idea buddy! I wanted to start from scratch as well to build with my sons. Where can I find a kit or single parts to start from? Keep up the great work!

[@siblingsrc]

Great question! I’ve been getting a lot of my parts from Jennys RC but they’ve been out of stock so mainly Hobbytown or Ebay

[@gmoWVU]

@@siblingsrc Thank you for the prompt reply! Do you have a parts list or perhaps they're found in the Xmaxx manual - Correct?

[@gmoWVU]

Nevermind! I found it!! Thanks again.

[@siblingsrc]

I do have a list of the parts I bought for the build. Did I already share it with you?

[@gmoWVU]

@@siblingsrc No can you please send? via email or?

[@rcingtoys5004]

Nice work mate!👍

[@siblingsrc]

Thanks for the support!

[@nathanielgacutan4336]

How much overall you cost without the electronics?

[@siblingsrc]

Mine ended up being around $1300, but I do have a few upgraded parts on it as well

[@williamcaron5392]

This video was super helpful i would like to build an X MAXX so i can customize it the way i want it and not spend more money than needed. would you mind sending me a parts list too?

[@siblingsrc]

Hey thanks for the support! Yes of course! Send me a dm on Instagram for the parts list and I’ll hook you up🤙🏼

[@siblingsrc]

Hey William I saw your comment in my notifications that you wanted me to email you. I couldn’t open the comment for some reason so can you shoot me an email and I’ll send it to ya? My email is [e-mail]

[@williamcaron5392]

@@siblingsrc I just sent u an email

[@billieandfresh]

Can I get a parts list

[@siblingsrc]

Send me an email at [e-mail]. I’ll hook you up

[@ajswolverine]

Liked and subscribed

[@siblingsrc]

Thank you so much for the support!🤙🏼

[@SolRayz]

I think you meant downgrade to the rpms.

[@siblingsrc]

I mean I haven’t had issues with them so not too worried haha. Do you have a recommendation in mind?

[@Justin_104]

Was it cheaper to build it? Or is it cheaper just to straight up buy it? Cause if it is cheaper to build it. I wish I would of known earlier lol. Nice video btw though 👌

[@siblingsrc]

Thanks for your support! In a way it’s cheaper. Because since I’m buying upgrades right off the bat it’ll be wayyy cheaper than buying the whole car and then upgrading. I made a spreadsheet with all the parts I bought. It’s a little more than buying the truck RTR with the battery kit but you get what you want all brand new🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Justin_104]

@@siblingsrc that's freaking sick. Thanks for letting me know 👍

[@siblingsrc]

No problem!

[@phillybrc]

I ll checkin this out! SUBBED!✌🏻

[@johngantner9314]

Nice. If traxxas is to stubborn to release a kit or roller version why not build your own

[@siblingsrc]

Heck yeah dude! I’ve always liked building rigs from scratch cause it helps me understand the truck a lot more and how it’s put together. Plus I’m getting all the upgrades right off the bat🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jonathanlomerio4110]

was building this hard at all?

[@siblingsrc]

Honestly it was pretty easy. I did have a lot of previous experience when I had one a while ago so I actually was able to build it from memory. But they do have the exploded views which would help a lot when it comes to screw sizes

[@glenncarlson3161]

What did he actually build? An Xmaxx from scratch? I don't understand what is different that he did

[@siblingsrc]

Glad you asked! Yes I built an Xmaxx starting with the chassis and bought every part over time until it was completed. I have one more video to publish. But it is just about done

[@glenncarlson3161]

So u used stock parts? How is it better? I'm just curious not trying to be rude.

[@siblingsrc]

No worries! I used a few upgrade parts so I would have them right off the bat. I used the RPM rear hubs, max5 combo, standard sized servo upgrade, proline trenchers, proline body, B&M racing belt drive kit and rpm roof skids. You’ll see as you watch the videos but that’s basically what I’ve done to the Xmaxx

[@glenncarlson3161]

Thanks

[@siblingsrc]

No problem! If you’re curious about prices. My build with batteries and charger was about $1600. An RTR with batteries and charger is about $1400(without taxes)

[@mopar2513]

U guys know it cost more to build one from scratch.. then to just buy one flat out 😑

[@siblingsrc]

We did some research, finding the right deals and with a LOT of patience. We’ve been able to get the price to be pretty much the same as buying an xmaxx RTR with the battery completer pack. It might be like 100 bucks more but you’re getting the upgrades and mods that you want right off the bat which is great!