XMaxx HOBBYWING MAX6 Install - MORE POWER!!!

[@myrclife]

I'm not sure if you figured this out yet but you don't have to pull the skid plate from the under side of the xmaxx to get the upper tray out of the truck. The skid plate has 4 holes in it that allow you to put your hex key (allen wrench) through the skid plate to access those 4 bolts that hold it from the underside. i just thought i'd share this info with you incase you didn't know it. Happy bashing!

[@joshsrcs]

I’ve since realized it. Thanks for sharing. SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@ScottSparks1000]

Nice vid. I upgraded mine this year after hearing about how much better the max6 is over stock. I didn’t find it to be much different in power but acceleration and braking seem more linear and more controllable.

[@DashzRight]

It is siMply not worth the extra money and effort for most of the people

[@LOVE2RC]

It literally doesn't do anything my esc broke hence why I got the max6 and it was just the same as the stock esc not one thing was different.

[@henrybowman7637]

Nice job on vid. Well explained!

[@thecrawlerguy]

Rocket 35mm fans is great i got it on my x maxx

[@scott6074]

Thanks for the video was debating on running the max 6 esc or the max 5 and pair it with the stick motor. My buddy did the max 5 with stock motor and it was way way too much punch. Ordered my max 6.

[@lanyburnett7966]

Traxxas battery warranty is awesome tho. They traded in mine for half of what I bought them for. And, I accidentally ruined them by leaving them hooked up to my truck.

[@thomasdowneyjr.4162]

i also use 10 lbs velcro from lowes u can remove it alot easier for my escs

[@CaptainCarling]

Has this idea worked well? I've just done it on mine but not been out yet

[@thomasdowneyjr.4162]

yes ive done it to all my cars@@CaptainCarling

[@coreycash3016]

I run the Arrma 160 pretty much the same as a maxx6 and love it 46:23 and wow she ripps but I have a maxx5 in my k8 I mite drop in in worried it’s to much what’s y’all’s thoughts

[@joshsrcs]

MAX5 in the XMaxx without some serious mods may be a lil bit overkill/kills the XMaxx in general. If you don’t have an aftermarket motor and motor mount I’d get that and probably upgrade diffs to an aftermarket splined diff as well as putting some thicker fluid in all the diffs.

[@thomasdowneyjr.4162]

i used traxxas when i first got back into rc cars 5 yrs like 4yrs ago i got rid of all traxxas batterys and went to powerhobby batterys they also have good service if one has a dead cell

[@joshsrcs]

That’s exactly what I’m trying to do at the moment. PowerHobby makes some amazing batteries!

[@stevenbearden6803]

Idk I’ve broken an chassis before getting that esc out might be a pain

[@rcright8357]

Cool swap. I’m putting that max 6 in the typhon tlr. Hope to get good speed runs out of it.

[@joshsrcs]

Good Luck! I hope it’s not too much trouble to squeeze it in there. I remember it was a squeeze to get it in my Talion. SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@SabrToothSqrl]

How waterproof/durable is the max 6? The stock ones keep dying on me just from washing the truck. No mud or even actual water crossings.

[@joshsrcs]

My MAX6 has been bulletproof so far. I’ve drowned the truck and put in under insane heat. No problems. The odds or getting an unlucky one are unlikely, but it can still happen.

[@PixeltunesDe]

Thx mate, you show me that there is nothing to soldering exclude the batterie plugs 🙏👍

[@pluggwalkjoe]

Hello Josh, I saw that you are running duratrax six pack x on your xmaxx and I was wondering if you had to do anything with the wheels to get them on the stock hubs of the xmaxx because I am thinking of getting them.

[@joshsrcs]

No, they fit perfectly with NO trimming. Duratrax makes a set for the Kraton 8s but they say Kraton 8s on the packaging. Make sure you get the regular Duratrax Six Pack X. They are great tires, and you should definitely get them. I’ve got some videos on them and every video after those I’m running the Six Pack X.

[@pluggwalkjoe]

@@joshsrcs thank you so much man I ordered the tires but I was freaking out whether I had to trim them or not because I don’t want to ruin the xmaxx or the new wheels have a great day bro 🤝😁

[@xpedalpusherx]

Nice video. What gearing are you running with the Max 6 and stock motor?

[@joshsrcs]

Stock gearing with stock Traxxas gears. They’ve lasted 2 years! 18/54 I think. SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@xpedalpusherx]

@@joshsrcs Sweet. Thanks for the reply. It looks like it rips. I just ordered a Max 6 as well.

[@joshsrcs]

Have fun!

[@pfunk72]

Damn back flips seem to be much easier with the max 6 than the velineon.

[@gonzodetroitify]

🤯🤯😵 with the front ripped off that looks mean as friGG😎✅👊🏿

[@vitodambra72]

Hey bud did you change the motor? Or just the hobby wing max 6? Let me know Iam in the market to get a new esc for my xmaxx. Thanks in advance also if you can post a link where you got it from😉👍🏼💯

[@joshsrcs]

Cool! They are great ESC’s. I ONLY replaced the ESC with the MAX6. I got mine off of eBay but the seller I bought from raised the price. I found someone selling for cheaper who is very reputable. Here is the link for the MAX6: www.ebay.com/itm/Hobbywing-EZRun-MAX6-V3-1-6-Waterproof-Brushless-ESC-160A-3-8S-Brand-New-/154397179631?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@vitodambra72]

@@joshsrcs thanks man, just bought my bday gift…😂👍🏼

[@Shaunusprowire1748]

Hey dude, u don't have to take all that out, that's alot of wrenching for nothing? I just.took off the wire connector bracket with dermal that's all! Went right in 💯👍 hope I helped peace ✌️

[@joshsrcs]

I just wanted a little more room to work. Thanks tho.

[@runnerbaba]

@@joshsrcs i have to do this job soon. Yeah it looked like you dont need to take all that out, but it would help with space for the hands and make it easier. Thanks Sir

[@ohannes939]

Whats the biggest motor diamator wise you can fit with the stock mount. You fitted a 36 series. was thinking of 42 or 46 and max 6 to keep temps down

[@일기장-r2l]

It helped a lot.

[@johnnyrebel4267]

Is there some type of adapter to go from the hobbywing battery wires to the traxxas batteries. When I got my x maxx 8s, i got the traxxas batteries, not knowing any better. But i wanna run them till they die, then get different ones.

[@joshsrcs]

Just get a 2 pack of these Traxxas connectors off of Amazon: www.amazon.com/Traxxas-Connector-Male-2/dp/B07QJ79PRM/ref=asc_df_B07QJ79PRM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=366306819795&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5592702317969185263&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013720&hvtargid=pla-785837452046&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=81881572248&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=366306819795&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5592702317969185263&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013720&hvtargid=pla-785837452046 SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@johnnyrebel4267]

@@joshsrcs sweet. Thank you, sir.

[@100pyatt]

Upgrade the C rating too you'll be surprised how much more punch the car has

[@LightNiNZwipezz]

What do you mean by only run 6V on your stock servo? Is it a setting when you program your Max6 esc?

[@joshsrcs]

The MAX6 has an internal BEC. You can select between 6V-7.4V in the programming. SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@colinsunday9149]

Mine came right out all of it without moving that brace or cutting it

[@joshsrcs]

Yea, there is no need to remove it.

[@colinsunday9149]

@@joshsrcs yea I just removed the receiver box caps those black lids before I took the esc out and it slid right out

[@motorcity429]

It looks about exactly as fast as my factory esc.

[@nathanielgacutan4336]

Is the traxxas receiver can handle 7.4V? Cause I have a 55kg agf servo on my xmaxx i'm just scare to run it 7.4V because no one ever tried to run their traxxas receiver 7.4V except you so I'm asking it can. 😅

[@joshsrcs]

From what I’ve experienced all my Traxxas RX can take it. I’ve been running them on 7.4 for a long time and they’ve all taken it. Thanks for Subscribing!

[@nathanielgacutan4336]

Ok nc I thought the traxxas rx can't take the 7.4V. Cause the sticker on the traxxas rx says it only supports 6V. Thanks for the advice❤️❤️❤️ more power to your channel...

[@runnerbaba]

@@nathanielgacutan4336 its not promised. i wouldnt run it on 7,4volt. but if you have the money for a new reciever then try your luck.

[@fmc7209]

How do you set the voltage for the servo from 7.4 to 6V??

[@joshsrcs]

It’s hard to explain, so here’s the manual: www.hobbywing.com/products/enpdf/EzRunMAX5-MAX6.pdf Just follow the programming instructions. SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@PeighDayRC]

Or you can get a HonbyWing programming card.

[@familyrc777]

3 years later what’s your opinion now?

[@joshsrcs]

Great ESC works flawlessly

[@bansheebandithot350]

Good vid kid 😎👍🏻🇬🇧

[@melo_pro]

Hi. If you will use the Max6 on the Traxxas UDR with the lights, is this possible with the Max6? Do you know this?

[@joshsrcs]

I would assume that you wouldn’t be able to with the standard red Traxxas connector. You could soldier on the Traxxas red connector to the fan plug on the HobbyWing to make it work though.

[@melo_pro]

@@joshsrcs Thanks for reply. But then, I can't use the fan. Or I could try the Traxxas 6541X connector. Maybe that will be work.

[@joshsrcs]

True, I didn’t think about the fan. I hope everything goes well!

[@melo_pro]

@@joshsrcs It was just a question. I'm happy with the original ESC, yet. 👍

[@AbbyRCToys]

Which one should I go for between X-maxx vs Losi 2.0 DBXLE? My requirement is should be fun and speedy and durable

[@joshsrcs]

X-Maxx is all three from personal experience. What I’ve seen of the DBXL is that it’s slow, but can be geared up, and it isn’t that durable. If I had to pick between the two I’d choose the Losi and put some money into it.

[@takay_the_loko]

I've had both and an XRT , now i'm back to the X-maxx , jist just nothing like it , the DB is too heavy and not as much fun , the X-maxx does wheelies and backflips , and you can play with less space

[@yuding237]

Didn't the receiver die from 7.4 volts?

[@joshsrcs]

No, the servo died. The only times I’ve had receivers die/overheat/smoke is when they were really old and have been through a lot of crap. SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@yuding237]

@@joshsrcs but traxxas says that the traxxas receiver can only take 6 volts maximum I'm surprised yours didn't die

[@runnerbaba]

@@yuding237 its a lottery. It can survive, but its not promised. I would not want to run on 7,4 volt with traxxas electronics installed. Servo/Reciever.

[@metoo3918]

How could it go much faster with just an ESC change? [Disclaimer: I forwarded thru the video. Dont know if you changed a gear as well] ESCs just deliver the available power from a battery to a load. It cant create more amperage than the battery has to give.

[@joshsrcs]

I’m guessing it had to do with the batteries I used and less with the ESC. The PowerHobby lipos I used in the video delivered more volts than the previous Traxxas lipos I used to use. HobbyWing does time their motors tho (which is variable in HW programming) which allows for more or less motor RPM. Don’t ask me how it works because I have no idea when it gets that deep lol. Thanks for watching!

[@flexfitfox117]

What is your gearing setup ?

[@joshsrcs]

Stock

[@DH1Glory]

Does the new esc make it feel more smoother and more responsive compared to the stock traxxas esc

[@joshsrcs]

Definitely more responsive and smooth because it has more torque and more consistent power delivery. SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@Alexmckinney1025]

I stay with TRAXXAS battery’s, I don’t care about the price, I just like the convenience, and everything being TRAXXAS brand!

[@joshsrcs]

Cool.

[@V8chump]

Yea they’re nice batteries if ya don’t care about price, I’ve just been using my traxxas batteries I got on sale in my e revo 2.0 and gensace in my 1/10th scalers

[@Lithium023]

They are pricey for sure but with my 6700 4s battery's the very first run I got out of them was 53mins long. That's a crazy long run time, so far I'd say there worth the extra cash.

[@joshsrcs]

Try PowerHobby. They have long run times and the punch is really good.

[@100pyatt]

The Youme lipos are FAR BETTER than the Traxxas batteries. Been there done that, Traxxas batteries are trash.. you'll see

[@tonylamas8682]

Hi d u know ecs maxx 5 voltage is 6 or 7.4 with 800 kv motor

[@joshsrcs]

Motor doesn’t come into play on ESC voltage. Check what voltage your servo can take and set the voltage accordingly. Stock settings it is at 6v.

[@tonylamas8682]

Thanks for that good information .

[@yuding237]

Hmm just curious, why was his front tyres turning left for no rrason🤣🤣

[@joshsrcs]

It’s something to do with the TSM I think.

[@yuding237]

@@joshsrcs lol ok

[@80s9]

Could use someones help with this same esc same motor I have less power no wheelies no back flips no hats going on yes I have calibrated the remote and esc

[@joshsrcs]

Did you program the ESC to max punch and play with the settings?

[@80s9]

@@joshsrcs yes I did thank you for responding my temp wire was plugged in the wrong spot I never had that happen before crazy but all is well now thank you

[@Critter0817]

How does an esc have more power?

[@joshsrcs]

More amp draw and current flow

[@Critter0817]

@joshsrcs correct me if im wrong but the motor draws the amps. The 200 amp is just a rating that the esc can supply without overheating. The rating is safe to use with that size of a truck at 33 volts. At least that's my understanding of it. The higher the amp rating, the slower it heats up

[@joshsrcs]

I am not an electronics guru, but from my understanding the max amp draw of the HobbyWing is higher than the Traxxas ESC. Higher max amperage is equivalent to a higher flow of power.

[@jonathanurdaneta5305]

Any heat when running it on 8s?

[@joshsrcs]

Not with fans. 👍

[@tysemilicia9548]

The only reason I change battery plugs to traxxas is so that it doesn’t void my warranty lmao

[@joshsrcs]

Yea I can definitely agree with that! Those Traxxas battery’s are expensive! I’ve had so many warranty claims on them because even though they are expensive they are super crap. If I were you I’d try to slowly transfer over to PowerHobby batteries. As your Traxxas batteries die send them in under warranty and get a brand new one to sell on eBay. You can basically pay for 2 PowerHobby’s if you sell a Traxxas 4s 6400mah. SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@tysemilicia9548]

@@joshsrcs oh I don’t have any traxxas ones, I’m gonna get some gems ace I think and change those connectors to traxxas so it doesn’t void my warranty on the esc, or is that a dumb thing to do lol im not the most experienced in the hobby yet

[@nathanielgacutan4336]

So the traxxas rx can handle 7.4V?

[@joshsrcs]

The RX can, but I don’t know for how long. All receivers give out eventually. SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@nathanielgacutan4336]

Yes sure! Can you make a video were you run your traxxas rx 7.4V if it can handle 7.4V?

[@runnerbaba]

it can, but sometimes it cant. i would not try it. But better reciever and transmitters arent that expensive.

[@gmummy]

Dielectric grease won't allow electronic to flow through it.

[@joshsrcs]

😐

[@johnabelljr1997]

Time for a new body 😢😂 Otherwise great video 😊

[@Dickson219]

Lol yea you pulled off some much that you didn’t have to

[@joshsrcs]

That’s ok. It gave people a better viewing experience with less clutter.

[@patrickbenninger6753]

Traxxas escs have not held up for me , hobby wing of castle is a solid upgrade. Changes the whole truck ! Traxxas batteries are 👎🏻