Traxxas Xmaxx- Hobbywing Max6 1100kv Best Basher Combo?!?

Welcome to Steel City RC channel. Today I took out the Xmaxx for a test run. I put the Hobbywing Max6 1100kv 5687 motor combo in it. Using a WFO mount and mod 1.5 35T spur and a RC Monster 20T mod 1.5 pinion. To cool the motor and esc I used two fans made by Jason Shedd off of facebook. I show them in the beginning of the video. Is this setup possibly the best basher combo to use in this truck? I think so. The 800kv is too big and heavy with the max5 IMO. Time will tell how I like it. For now it is pretty crazy. Next is the BMX track to try it out.
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[@MRBRUSHLESS]

Awesome video the Xmaxx is ripping with that combo great job thumbs up 👍

[@SteelCityRC]

I really like it so far. Need to hit some dirt jumps with it now🤘👊

[@richbon9904]

I was into tmaxx back in early 2000s. Raced them amd never had a emaxx. Now many years later these xmaxx came out. I have yhe cmaxx amd xrt both are ultimates. Getting ready to put big electronics in it as well. So much more fun.

[@SteelCityRC]

Awesome! Big power is so fun. I still use this older set up and still love it. Hobbywing is definitely a good company. Appreciate you stopping by 👊 🤘

[@jasonauteri2129]

That thing is flying! I have the max5 800kv in mine. 30/35 gears. Blows up the stock tires. Nice job. 👍

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks. I am quite happy with it. Just fast enough for what I do. The truck is still light with a low cog. Dying to hit the bmx track.🤘👊

[@romeoraduu]

nice...your setup is the best...did it really need fans?..and what top speed?

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks! It definitely needs fans. The max6 is at it's limits here in this setup. Between the weight and gearing. The fans keep it in check. Appreciate you stopping by 🤘👊🇺🇲

[@joenames670]

What a beast! I'm surprised ur still running those stock tires, ripped mine running 18/50 max6 n stock motor.. 1100kv is definitely on my list 🤙🏽

[@SteelCityRC]

Hey what's up man. I love the stock tires. So plush and soft. But like you. I shredded them. I use Duratrax Sixpack X now. Keeping up on the glue. Been good. This combo has been good to me too. Loads of power. Appreciate you stopping by 👊🤘

[@soblessed6438]

Hi there. I’m Jeff’s mom from Eastside RC. Just subscribed to you. I love running Jeffs Xmaxx. I’m not really very good at it but it’s fun. Great video!👍

[@SteelCityRC]

Hey awesome! Pleasure to have you. You are an awesome camera person. I watch Jeff's videos too. Great camera work. I have a few braapers too. This Xmaxx is a blast to drive. It really shines at the BMX track. Really appreciate the sub and awesome comment!! Thank You

[@soblessed6438]

Steel City RC Thanks for the nice compliment. I also love watching braapers run too. Have a safe and blessed 4th. Marion

[@dominicgonzales9057]

Nice Xmaxx I like the fact that you have a Max 6 in there with an upgraded motor. It's hard to find someone modding their truck that's not using a Max5 and huge motor lol.

[@SteelCityRC]

Hey thanks!! I think a max5 with 800kv motor is unusable power. This max6 and 1100kv is just right for it. Still has the overpowered feel without hurting the center of gravity. They both fit so nicely on there. I need to hit some dirt next. Appreciate you stopping by!!

[@dominicgonzales9057]

@@SteelCityRC no problem man. I'm gonna have to look into that motor haha.

[@markkumollari43]

Good to know it works well. Putting this into one of my X-Maxxs and give it a try. Any over heating issues? 👍🇨🇦👈💯🤠

[@SteelCityRC]

@Mark. No overheating or over loading issues. Even in the dead of summer. I put the stock Xmaxx motor heatsink and a big fan a guy on Facebook puts together. It runs off one of the 4S balance leads. Then the same fan on the max6 using BEC voltage from the ESC. Love it!!

[@jmscard]

Looks really, really good buddy! Those fans tho :)

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks man. Those fans are the only thing keeping that little max6 alive. Expensive. But man so worth it. I don't see much over 100 degrees. Appreciate you checking out my truck!!

[@LuisC202]

Sounds like a Jet Engine. haha

[@SteelCityRC]

@@LuisC202 sup man! A bit noisy hey!! Now it really sounds like a vacuum cleaner 🤣

[@Niobium23]

This build is wicked, really well done, I am copying this build, probably gonna go with a 20/40 gearing setup for mine. Keep the torque up, should be plenty fast. Your X looks to be sooo fast the way you have geared it. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@SteelCityRC]

Hello! Thank you brother!! I think that setup will do you well. They key is keeping the max6 cool. A big fan seems to be working well for me. I ran it in 90 degree weather full tilt for a solid 15 minutes bashing around. The temps never got over 130 degrees. As far as speed. Ya know I have never put a GPS on it. I need to out of curiosity. I would guess 50mph? Either way I am very happy with it. I have a few other videos with this setup. You will do good with that gearing. May even be able to pull taller tires. Really appreciate you stopping by man!!

[@subradiant_music]

20/40 is too aggressive

[@Niobium23]

@@subradiant_music nope. I’m running mod 1.5 22/33 gearing and it freaking loves it

[@SpeedSyko]

Cool video!!!!!!

[@SteelCityRC]

Thank you!! 🤘👊

[@davidlewis620]

OH, WOWZERS !! What the hell !!! Super badass !! My X-maxx is bone stock, but I want to upgrade .Between the Max 5 and the Max 6, which one is the drop in , with no modding ? I hear a lot of the stock esc's get smoked pretty early , they don't last long . I really don't want to do much more upgrading than that . Do you think I will need any more modding than that ? I really don't want to fly, I have planes for that ! He-He ! Thanks Steel .

[@SteelCityRC]

The HW max6 is drop in. It will work wonders on the stock motor. Basically take the stock esc out and use 3M double faced tape on the max6 to secure it to the chassis. I liked mine stock too. But the cush drive plastic let my spur deflect and crushed the teeth off. So I went with this 1100kv combo max6. Thanks for stopping by 🤘👊

[@achraff9748]

Very nice 👍🇲🇦👌

[@SteelCityRC]

Appreciate that! I really like this truck with this combo.

[@matthewgibbons8625]

Did you end up switching out any of your differentials for harden steel off ebay? Or were the stock diffs capable of handling the power?

[@SteelCityRC]

What's up. The diffs are all stock. All I did was grease the pinion and crown with fast eddy grease. Hold up just fine. Appreciate you stopping by

[@shiftx1579]

Great video and setup I'm going for very simular will only have 30 54 gearing to start with would that be any good?

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks! Sorry late reply. I am using mod 1.5 gears. I am guessing you are using mod 1 gears. I am of no help on what tooth count to use on mod 1. Sorry. Thanks for stopping by!!

[@cjchannel12RC]

Looks and performs good, i know this an old video but i plan to use this same esc and motor in my X-Maxx soon after i get a few extra parts for it. New tires, New motor mount, a new servo and i might stick with mod 1 gears to start with and if i have issues i might move to mod 1.5 gears.

[@SteelCityRC]

Yeah old video. But I still use this system. Been fantastic. Biggest thing is keeping adequate gearing and high speed fans on the motor and ESC. In the dead of summer it never gets hot. Been a fantastic setup for the Xmaxx. Also keeping it all plastic for weight helps. Appreciate you stopping by brother 👊 🤘

[@cjchannel12RC]

@@SteelCityRC Thanks for the reply, I really appreciate it this will help me in building my X-Maxx. which i hope to have my new 1,100KV Hobbywing same motor you have and all my other mods in place by my 24th birthday in January.

[@SteelCityRC]

@@cjchannel12RC you will be golden. Love this setup

[@Billythekidd-nk2kh]

How are the temps with this combo does the esc hold up well and what gearing are you using?

[@SteelCityRC]

Hello. I put a big fan on each and the Xmaxx heatsink on motor. Temps stay really good even in summer heat. Without it would probably overheat. I am using a 20T pinion and 35T spur. Appreciate you stopping by 👊🤘

[@Todd_G_FPV]

How lo.g do your batteries last with this combo? I run them on a max6 with stock 1276kv motor and get around 15-20 minutes of hard running with 20/50 mod 1 gears.

[@Todd_G_FPV]

I did ruin 1 cell on each battery so I turned them into 3s packs and now running 22/50 and still get about the same run time

[@SteelCityRC]

Sup man. I get the same as you for runtime. Absolutely love it. Thanks for stopping by 👊 🤘

[@olds97lss]

I know this is an old video. Would have been nice to see a full throttle pull at some point. I just finished installing a spektrum 5687/1100kv in mine with a max6. I'm starting with 25/50 (mod1) gearing as that should put me 3-4mph faster than 21/50 did with the stock motor. I had the stock motor blow the rotor apart on me on my 3rd run. The truck was used, so I don't know how abused it got before I got it. I run at a grass bmx track and there are a few "big" jumps that I was able to clear with 20/50 and the stock motor, but barely. Hoping to get out and try this new setup this weekend. I saw in other comments that your at 3+ years with the max6/5687-1100kv. Are you still running the 20/35 gearing? That's WAAAAAAY taller than I'm starting at.

[@SteelCityRC]

What is up man! Sorry I should have tried full throttle pulls. Well I actually did try lol. It just pulls wheelies man. Any speed if I hit WOT it wheelies. I truly have never tested top speed. But it seems faster than a friends max6 stock motor and 20/50 gearing. Next question. Yes I still use this system and same 20/35 mod 1.5 gearing. Been fantastic with good fans. Never gets hot. Keeps a low COG still. I love the combo in here. Appreciate the comment and checking out my video. Stop on back 👊🤘

[@rcOhio]

Looking good brother! Power on tap! What’s the weekend looking like for ya? Any fee time?

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks. I like this combo. I crunched the stock gears due to the junk plastic cush drive. So I had this combo for it. Got a used mount and spur. Boom. Runs well. May turn down the punch. This weekend. Not sure what's going on. Hit me up🤘👊

[@rcOhio]

Steel City RC I’m willing to head out your way. It always looks like you’ve got some good spots. It also seems like you’ve got a small group of guys that have good stuff to run! Friday morning or Saturday morning would be great for me. Let me know if any of this sounds good to you!

[@isaackshirley4695]

What pinion should I go with I have 46t spurs and 50t and 54t what is my best bey with gearing

[@SteelCityRC]

All stock? 20/50.

[@SpeedSyko]

I think the max 5 set up seems super bulky. I’m building one now but it seams overkill and too heavy. I could be wrong but why not use a little higher kv set up that’s a little smaller. Seams like it would be a better set up. I’m going to test and run a bunch of set ups and make a video. I think there’s improvements in theses set ups we all are doing. They are fun but I think I can come up with a better maybe cheaper setup that won’t break diffs and stay light and keep cool temps. I’m on a mission! You all will probably see my results around winter time. Have fun everyone!

[@SteelCityRC]

Sup man. I had the same intentions keeping this truck light. It has small diffs etc for it's size. So the lighter the better. This combo was fairly cheap and I got the motor mount used from a friend. But overall I love this combo. Truck gained two pounds roughly. With nearly double the power. Thanks for stopping by.

[@SpeedSyko]

Steel City RC thank Man!!!! Keep up the Videos!

[@bivlive1739]

Body pops off like that to absorb the blow, just put a velcro strap around the front brace when the bodies on and it will stay on for you and still take those blows.

[@SteelCityRC]

Agreed. That is half the reason I haven't modified the body attachment. It seems to bother other people more than me about the body coming off 😆!! If I land properly it never comes off. It is always a botched landing. Either way it is my favorite electric RC by far. Appreciate you stopping by 👊🤘

[@diytypeofguy6502]

I'm glad I saw this video I was about to put the new max 5 g2 in mine lol max 6 it is lol

[@SteelCityRC]

I guess it really depends. The Max5 is obviously a better ESC. But if you gear correctly and good high flowing fans. The Max6 is an animal in here. I still have this same setup to this day. Love it. But some tend to not add cooling fans and over gear then wonder why the ESC fried. Keep it light too. That helps big time.

[@diytypeofguy6502]

@@SteelCityRC yeah I like putting fans on all electrics

[@SteelCityRC]

@@diytypeofguy6502 1100kv motor?

[@MrRunnerdog]

Sweet video! Gman, I bought some Hercules servos. My rookiness, they are a little long. They're cool with returns, but no ways of making them fit? Cheers

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks! So which rig you trying to fit Hercules servos in?

[@MrRunnerdog]

Rampage mt..

[@SteelCityRC]

@@MrRunnerdog I use a black Hercules servo in mine. Had to get the blue mount Redcat makes for Futaba servos to fit it. I only use one though

[@MrRunnerdog]

Thanks man!

[@kturbo504]

I don't have Facebook how much did those fans run you? I'm curious about em. Awesome vid!!!

[@SteelCityRC]

I spent 70 dollars on the fans. Expensive. But they were plug and play. Zero broken blades a year plus later. No overheating either. To me it was money well spent. Thanks for watching 👊🤘

[@kturbo504]

@@SteelCityRC awesome. 70.00 for both ? Also I know the xmaxx has two fans over the motor stock would his one fan over the motor out flow the two stocks ones?

[@SteelCityRC]

@@kturbo504 yeah for both. One on the motor heatsink and one on the max6. The airflow is amazing

[@joseCalderon1976]

Who's this system holding up? Mine is around 3 years with the Max 5 and 1100kv 5687 motor. I love it!

[@SteelCityRC]

What is up man! This system has been awesome for me. The big fan on the max6 and good gearing keeps it cool. This spring will be three years I do believe. Was gonna use a max5 but tried the max6 due to weight and size savings. Appreciate you stopping by 👊 🤘

[@joseCalderon1976]

@@SteelCityRC Thanks for the reply my friend. Happy new year! Yeah, one of the RC people was trying to decide between the Max 5 and 6 for the 1100kv motor. And I think he drives like you, so he should be fine. 20/35 gearing Mod 1.5 is going to be my suggestion to him. Thanks again for the feedback!

[@SteelCityRC]

@@joseCalderon1976 sweet. Gotta get a big computer server fan for the max6. I agree 18T to 20T with 35T spur max6 1100kv HW

[@anitalongass4720]

What’re your temps looking like after a hard 8s run?

[@SteelCityRC]

Hello. The temps have been great. I had it in use all last summer zero issues. I have a computer server fan on the motor and ESC. I think no fans it would heat up. Appreciate you stopping by 👊 🤘

[@mutt457]

Love it. Just installed this same setup on mine last night. Haven’t ran it yet. How did you stretch the stock heat sink to fit over the bigger can?

[@mutt457]

Nm. Just stretched it out with some crescent wrenches and it worked perfectly!

[@SteelCityRC]

@@mutt457 thanks man! What a blast this system is. A bit older, but man is it reliable. Still on my rig to this day. Beat the crap out of it and still rips. Yeah a vice or crecent wrenches will stretch that heatsink. Keeps the motor cool even in dead of summer heat. Surprised it bends and doesn't break. What gearing you gonna use?

[@mutt457]

I used the same gearing set as you. Vitavon

[@SteelCityRC]

@@mutt457 Awesome! Have fun my friend!!

[@BigDaddy136]

Can anyone please tell me what heat sink and fan will fit the 1100kv motor?

[@SteelCityRC]

I stretched out the stock Xmaxx heatsink to fit the 1100kv then mounted a big fan on it. Thanks for checking out my truck

[@BigDaddy136]

@@SteelCityRC yeah you mentioned that in the vid I think. First I thought it wasn’t stretchable since it’s steel I think. But yeah I’ll try to do that. Thanks🙏

[@LuisC202]

@@BigDaddy136 the heatsink is not steel. It is aluminum as it helps dissipate the heat.

[@user-ys1bl7qj3w]

많은 유튜버중 가장친절한 유튜버 멋집니다^^ 몇가지 궁굼한점 있습니다 1.모터 팬과 esc팬은 같은 사양인건가요? 2.모터팬은 4s리포 배터리 밸런스잭에서 전원을 공급받나요? 3.esc 팬은 수신기에서 전원을 공급받나요? 4.모터 팬같은경우 리포 잭에서 전원을 받으면 배터리에 문저없는건가요? 8s전원은 공급 받게되는건가요 팬이?..😅

[@SteelCityRC]

Hello. Could you possibly translate your comment to the English language? I don't understand.

[@user-ys1bl7qj3w]

​@@SteelCityRCmanh-eun yutyubeojung gajangchinjeolhan yutyubeo meosjibnida^^ myeochgaji gung-gumhanjeom issseubnida 1.moteo paengwa escpaen-eun gat-eun sayang-ingeongayo? 2.moteopaen-eun 4slipo baeteoli baelleonseujaeg-eseo jeon-won-eul gong-geubbadnayo? 3.esc paen-eun susingieseo jeon-won-eul gong-geubbadnayo? 4.moteo paengat-eungyeong-u lipo jaeg-eseo jeon-won-eul bad-eumyeon baeteolie munjeoeobsneungeongayo? 8sjeon-won-eun gong-geub badgedoeneungeongayo paen-i?..😅

[@SteelCityRC]

1. 그렇습니다. 모터 팬과 ESC 팬은 동일합니다. 2. 네. 모터 팬은 전원을 공급하기 위해 하나의 4s 밸런스 리드를 사용합니다. 3. esc 팬은 esc에서 전원을 공급받습니다. 4. 모터 팬은 전원을 공급하기 위해 하나의 4S 밸런스 리드를 사용합니다. 실제로 두 지방 모두에서 균일한 힘을 끌어냅니다. 하나의 리포는 팬 리포에 연결되지 않은 리포보다 빨리 소모되지 않습니다. 친절한 말씀 정말 감사드립니다. 다시 멈춰주세요.

[@mattgibbons4021]

Do those fans keep your esc Temps down that much? I am having heat issues with a 18/35 ratio and im not sure why

[@SteelCityRC]

Wow. Yes. I never have had a heat issue. Using 20/35. It stays cool in 90 plus degree weather. I actually stretched the stock Xmaxx heatsink over the 1100kv motor to mount the fan on

[@mattgibbons4021]

@@SteelCityRC do you know where I can find those fans that will plug into the reciever? I can only find the fans that are powered by the balance leads and I am using the newest traxxas batteries that do not have balance plugs.

[@SteelCityRC]

@@mattgibbons4021 what's up man. If you get a fan you can put whatever end you want on it. Or maybe ask an ebay seller to solder connectors on for you?

[@mattgibbons4021]

@@SteelCityRC one other thing, how did you mount your fan to the esc? I noticed that to take off the stock esc fan you need to remove the whole shell held down by the screws. And to remove the shell you can't have connectors on the ends of the wires or else it won't come off?

[@SteelCityRC]

@@mattgibbons4021 the fans I bought off a guy named Jason Shedd on facebook. He has a fan specific sized for the max6 if you ask for it. You take the original max6 fan assembly off and he gives screws to bolt his fan to the heatsink fins on the max6. Same his motor fan. You take the stock Xmaxx motor fan off. Then pry the heatsink off the motor. Stretch the heatsink just enough to be super tight on the 1100kv HW motor. Then his fan bolts into the fins of the heatsink. The connectors. He solders on a plug for the max6 fan so it plugs into the ESC like the original one did. Then the motor fan. He solders on a 4S balance plug on. So you can plug into one of your lipos. Or if you wanted to strap a small 4S lipo on the chassis. That would work too. I just plug the motor fan into one of my lipos. No issues.

[@d1r1a1g1]

Hi Brother nice XMaxx by the way I have a question for you Just purchase a redcat Rampage Chimera I want to do a new motor and pipe combo what do you suggest?

[@SteelCityRC]

Hey what's up. Thanks! The Chimera. I suggest either a Zenoah g290 or a g320. The g290 will rev higher and the g320 will have more torque. Depending on weight and tire size depends which to get. I think I would get the g290 personally. They rev insane RPMs. I use the g320 in my Rampage MT and Dunerunner

[@d1r1a1g1]

Steel City RC thanks buddy this thing has the tall tires on it and weighs 35 Lbs without gas .

[@SteelCityRC]

@@d1r1a1g1 so maybe go for the g320 for the torque. Then later on you can put a ported head on it when you want more power. I did the same. Ran a stock g320 for a year then put an ESP race ported head on it. Been running the ESP for a couple years in the MT and Dunerunner. Love it

[@isaackshirley4695]

So I have the 1100kv should u go with the max 6 us it good enough or should u get a max 5 would it be faster or what would be the difference

[@SteelCityRC]

What is up? In my opinion the max6 and 1100kv motor geared correctly is better for the Xmaxx. The max6 is about the same size as stock so it fits down in yhe same spot. Keeping center of gravity lower. The max5 is definitely a better ESC. But it is much bigger and heavier than the max6. So if you use the correct gearing and a couple high output fans. The max6 does very very well. Been nearly two years with this combo and it still impresses me. So really it is up to you. The max5 will allow more gearing than the max6. In all honesty the max6 is plenty fast. Hope this helps. Appreciate you stopping by 👊 🤘

[@isaackshirley4695]

So what gearing is best for the combo with out any over heating and what fans is good for it

[@isaackshirley4695]

Ty so much for the fast response

[@isaackshirley4695]

I subscribed to your channel ty

[@SteelCityRC]

@@isaackshirley4695 I use a mod1.5 20T pinion and 35T spur with the max6 1100kv motor. A 18T pinion would do it justice too. Fans. On the cheap Amazon sells computer server fans that you can wire up yourself. Or numerous RC guys sell their own setup of fans which is pretty expensive but worth it. Mine I got from a guy on Facebook his name is Jason Shedd. He is well known in the RC community for fans. I have one on the motor and one on the ESC. It never gets hot even in the summer. It just hit me the other name for fans. Game Changer makes all sorts of setups.

[@ronniezhou5276]

Is it a lot heavier than stock system? Or just a little bit heavier? Thanks

[@SteelCityRC]

Hello. The ESC is basically the same size. The motor is a bit bigger and heavier. But the weight distribution hasn't changed. The electronics still sit low. Thanks for watching 👊🤘

[@ronniezhou5276]

@@SteelCityRC thanks! So basically the weight hasn’t changed a lot, still pretty much same? Just a little bit heavier?

[@SteelCityRC]

@@ronniezhou5276 exactly. It is a little heavier. I did weigh it with the new system. But memory fails me what it weighed.

[@berndrc9709]

Have u a speed run how fast it was?

[@SteelCityRC]

Hello. I have not put a GPS on this truck. Now you have me curious lol. Thanks for stopping by 👊 🤘

[@meteora8888]

Any way to fix the crappy steering radius?

[@SteelCityRC]

What is up man. Steering radius does suck. If yours is stock. Traxxas sells a Bluetooth module for the radio. Then hook to your phone. Can set steering end points and a bunch of other stuff. Try that first. Then possibly put a stiffer spring or a shim under the stock servo saver spring. Hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by 👊 🤘

[@meteora8888]

@@SteelCityRC doing OK my man. Love the vid and thx for the tips on the fix. I'm so disappointed with the turn radius that I'm thinking of just selling the xmaxx. Shocking that ppl actually don't really talk about it. Well I didn't find anything before I spent my hard cash on one. Thanks again 👍

[@SteelCityRC]

@@meteora8888 well the Xmaxx has so much other stuff to offer. I think people kinda deal with the crappy steering. Which is fixable with a servo saver mod and possibly a new servo.

[@mattgibbons4021]

Which motor mount is that?

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks. I used a WFO motor mount. Appreciate you stopping by

[@bansheebandithot350]

I like it . Thinking 🧐 of doing mine be ace in the summer here in the U.K. 🇬🇧 . 👍🏻😎🇬🇧

[@SteelCityRC]

Sweet. I am happy with this HW combo. Nice and light. Keeping good fans on helps too. Thanks for stopping by 👊 🤘

[@stevenjacobs270]

i get my max6 today🥰🥰 and in few month i buy the 1100 is it good 1100 on max6

[@SteelCityRC]

Sweet! I think at the proper gearing the max6 and 1100kv are great. Smaller size and lighter weight. Thanks for stopping by 👊 🤘

[@Sheldinator]

What gearing?

[@SteelCityRC]

What's up man. I have 20/35 max6 and 1100kv motor. Thanks for stopping by 👊 🤘

[@joseCalderon1976]

I just ordered this motor and a motor mount for my xmaxx 8s. I already have the max 6 esc in there. I also went with 20/35 gearing, but according to the seller of the gears, I should have gone 25/35 gearing for a 1100kv motor. It sounds like too much for the MAx 6 esc.

[@SteelCityRC]

Sup man. I really like this setup. The 20T pinion is the tallest I think I'd use with 35T spur. 25T with max6 is a no go. It would go into convulsions lol. The 20T is plenty for having fun with. Glad I didn't put a big can and max5 to keep it light and nimble still.

[@SteelCityRC]

But big fans will be needed for this setup. It will overheat the max6 on 20T without. I haven't had any issues at all. Temps good. Great low end and top speed. I need to test that btw.

[@joseCalderon1976]

@@SteelCityRC Cool. Thanks for the reply. Yeah I'll keep the 20T pinion. I'm going to do your trick with the stock xmaxx heat sink, since I have a couple of those laying around. 🤣👍

[@SteelCityRC]

@@joseCalderon1976 sweet. I put one on a Castle 2028 800kv recently too. Fits good. I am assuming you are bashing your truck? To do on road the 25T and max6 may do a few passes

[@joseCalderon1976]

@@SteelCityRC Yeah I am. I'm just trying to get a little more speed for easier backflips. I hope the max 6 holds up with this motor and that gearing. When I tried to run the 1600kv xmaxx motor on 8s and 20/50t gearing, the max 6 would go into thermal after 5 minutes. But that is a completely different setup. I ended up blowing that motor. I think that 8s was too much for it. But it was wicked fast when it lasted. A stuck hub bearing finished it. That's why I'm always checking my bearings and have my temperature gun handy when doing changes. Do you know how much speed do you get on dirt/grass with 20/35 gearing and your setup?

[@Sheldinator]

the only thing im hating in the rc cars is that if any car you buy example this xmaxx if you put a faster pinion you cant bash it they say cause it makes it each the pinions and spur gear and the electronics would over heat they say. isnt there a way to make the xmaxx faster example without making the electronics suffer when bashing? i wanna upgrade my max to run 50 mph when i get it BUT without the fear of ruining the electronics when bashing. i hate driving in a straight line

[@SteelCityRC]

Hello. The problem I had with the stock setup. The cushdrive that holds the spur wore out and allowed the spur to deflect just enough to ruin both gears. I put this system in which not only eliminates the cushdrive. It add more stout gears mod 1.5. and a solid billet aluminum mount for the motor. I bash pretty hard on this truck. It almost never lets me down. Stock electronics are ok. But eventually you will upgrade. Appreciate you stopping by.

[@Sheldinator]

@@SteelCityRC Thanks for your reply man:)

[@Dagotown]

Mini motor mount for regular size motor?

[@SteelCityRC]

Hello. The mini mount fits smaller Castle motors etc. If you buy a WFO aluminum end cap for the stock motor it should also fit the mini mount. Thanks for stopping by 👊🤘

[@Dagotown]

@@SteelCityRC thats what I was wondering Ty bro

[@stevenjacobs270]

is it good 1100 on max6

[@SteelCityRC]

I like that combo of max6 and 1100kv motor. Keeps the truck lighter than max5 and 800kv. Keep an eye on max6 temps though. Don't over gear it. Otherwise over a year been using this combo. Very fun for sure. Also look into good fans. I have one on motor and one esc. Also reused the stock Xmaxx motor heatsink on the new 1100kv. I put in a vice to stretch it out a bit.

[@tigwelding123]

💯👍💪✊️🙏

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks for watching Caleb 👊🤘

[@joseCalderon1976]

I wonder how much more does it weigh now than stock. I know you told me that stock with batteries was 25lbs. Hehe

[@SteelCityRC]

I weighed this Xmaxx at 24 pounds. Having stock tires, Traxxas HD arms (the full set), body, two 4S 6500mah lipos, max6, 1100kv HW motor, WFO motor mount, RC Monster pinion, WFO spur. Very light still. Stock truck is 19 pounds without lipos. Thoughts?

[@joseCalderon1976]

@@SteelCityRC Cool. Mine might weigh a bit more because I'm about to install the 4.3 badlands. And I'll be installing the front hubs and c hubs from Vivaton. I'm doing that to eliminate that little inner bearing mostly because I'm tired of changing it. So mine is probably going to be closer to 30lbs most likely. Honestly I don't take huge jumps. I might leave that to the stock one. I'm debating if I should give the stock ESC a chance or sell it and go straight to the max 6. Last time after like 4 months, my other stock ESC started getting glitchy so that's what I'm affraid of 🤔

[@SteelCityRC]

@@joseCalderon1976 when the stock esc started acting glitchy. I hooked up the link and app. Then updated it. Also recalibrated and boom it was ready to rock

[@joseCalderon1976]

@@SteelCityRC So just take a chance with the stock ESC? What do you think? I could sell it for like $120 on ebay. It sells quick for that price and buy a max 6

[@SteelCityRC]

Maybe go throught the update and recalibration. Then sell it. Definitely don't want an angry buyer.

[@brayden5888]

Is it worth it to get something so powerful? I’m kinda thinking about getting one

[@SteelCityRC]

Hey what's up! The Traxxas Xmaxx in stock form is the most fun RC I have ever owned. Right out of the box add two 4S lipos and have at it. So much fun. I recommend this truck to anyone who wants a larger scale RC that can handle abuse very well. Also after thinking about your question more. If 8S seems like too much. You can always use 6S till you get used to it. Then up the voltage when you are ready. Appreciate you stopping by. Let me know if you get one!! 👊🤘

[@brayden5888]

@@SteelCityRC I’ve got an x maxx already, I’m thinking about getting the motor 👍

[@SteelCityRC]

@@brayden5888 oooooo. Lol sorry. Yes that Hobbywing 1100kv was a great fit and well worth it to me. Maybe in the future I will use a max5. But for now the max6 does what it needs to

[@brayden5888]

@@SteelCityRC 👍

[@brayden5888]

@@SteelCityRC I’ll get one this summer, I’ve got nothing to lose

[@Danielbright1978]

And now you know why most of us run the stock motor with the max6 esc lol

[@SteelCityRC]

Meaning? I love this combo. Been in my truck for years. Haven't changed a thing because I think it suits my needs perfectly. Thanks for stopping by 👊 🤘

[@Danielbright1978]

@@SteelCityRC You definitely have more control then I sir! My whiskey throttle would be out of control lol!

[@SteelCityRC]

@@Danielbright1978 🤣😂👊🤘

[@fernandobranco9590]

Hi, i have the same combo but with 35/39 and it seems to heat up a bit. because after a few minutes it stops. I don't know exactly why.

[@SteelCityRC]

Hello. Are you using mod 1.5 gearing? If so I am using a 20T pinion and 35T spur both mod 1.5 sized teeth. With a big fan on the motor and ESC it never ever over heats. It sounds like you are over geared to me. Lemme know what your exact setup is.

[@fernandobranco9590]

@@SteelCityRC I'm new to this world of rc, mine is 35t mod 1, I don't know if it's the same as 1.5. And another thing I've noticed is that I can't get into program mode on my max6.

[@berndrc9709]

Temperaturen problems??

[@SteelCityRC]

Sup man. The temps have been perfect. Those Shedd fans are worth the coin. Thanks for stopping by 👊 🤘

[@berndrc9709]

@@SteelCityRC sure brother love ur vlog and u xmaxx is a beast

[@SteelCityRC]

@@berndrc9709 hey thanks! Appreciate the support my friend

[@alwayscode390]

How did you get the heat sink to fit on? I bought one on your recommendation thinking I could press it on HAHAH ... do you have to take the motor out and slide it on from the shaft side? Thanks! ---

[@SteelCityRC]

I put one side of the heatsink in a vice. Then stretched it out a little at a time till it fit super snug. Go too far with it. Put back in vise to compress it. Thanks for watching bro

[@Jstall7543]

Probably should have checked the temp’s!

[@SteelCityRC]

Hey what's up! I am very surprised I didn't check temps. Typically that is the last thing I do before signing off. But with the fans and my gearing. The max6 and 1100kv motor don't go much over 105 degrees Fahrenheit. That is on a 90 degree day too. In my most recent video I did show temps. Check it out. Thanks for stopping by!!!

[@Jstall7543]

@@SteelCityRC hey brother, do I need that custom motor mount or can I install the Motor and run closer to stock gearing? Please Help!

[@SteelCityRC]

@@Jstall7543 to use any motor other than stock you will need an aftermarket motor mount. I used WFO mount shaft and gears

[@Jstall7543]

Shoot the gears and shaft are sold out for now!

[@tobydyes]

Lower KV the bigger the pinion xmaxx is 1/5

[@SteelCityRC]

Hey how ya doing. That is true using 8S. But going higher voltage will produce higher RPM's which the pinion should be reduced and the spur increased tooth count. As far as the Xmaxx scale. It is smaller than most 5th scales minus the Outcast 8S. Which IMO isn't 5th scale either. But both are fun to drive and their scale matters not to me. Appreciate you stopping by man👊🤘

[@stevenjacobs270]

i get ly max6 today

[@SteelCityRC]

Sweet. I hear it really wakes up the stock motor. Can gear up a bit safely

[@melissachildres4384]

Can you send me the links for all the parts please

[@SteelCityRC]

Hey what's up. This is the motor mount I used wforccustoms.com/collections/wfo-x-maxx-upgrades/products/wfo-motor-mount They sell the 20T pinion and 35T spur and shaft kit too. This is the motor and esc combo rchobbyexplosion.com/hobbywing-max-6-esc-and-ezrun-5687-sl-1100kv-brushless-motor-combo-38010802/?gclid=CjwKCAiA25v_BRBNEiwAZb4-Zb7FVzozBTbFadFEGrWvYISkm_Ed5sqh344_w9g1XcfLI_b-hiIKvxoCKK4QAvD_BwE The fans came from a guy named Jason Shedd off of Facebook.

[@billmeyer3728]

Excellent Traxxas X-MAXX! Check out my Traxxas Bigfoot on my channel!

[@SteelCityRC]

Thanks Bill !! Will check you out after work. Appreciate you stopping by 👊 🤘

[@keshajohnson4403]

Never hook it up to the balance lead always run a separate battery

[@SteelCityRC]

I tend to agree for an unknown reason. Lol. I thought the same till I did it. No issues. Both lipos discharge evenly being two 4S in series. So the lead does yes draw from one pack but still pulls evenly from both. The amp draw is minimal also. Years now. Same fan and lipos. Good to go. Appreciate you stopping by 👊 🤘