Bought from an individual. Truck was in great condition! Motor was locked up but I had a spare 2.5 to install in it. Now I can't stop driving it! Most fun I've had in a long time!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Had to buy a switch to actually make the truck itself turn on but it does fire up and ran after a tuning, one back body mount post is broken, wasn’t mentioned.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought this thing used. The previous owner said that he couldn't keep it tuned properly. When I received it, it was in decent shape. I went to the local hobby shop to get what I needed to get it running(fuel, glow plug, after run oil, etc...) I got it started, and tuned it for a good 15 minutes. It runs great, and stays running. The only thing that I can see that might be a potential problem is the fact that it isn't as fast off the line as I am use to with my electric trucks. I have two Rustler ST's and they are faster off the line, but about the same in top end. I have done mods with after market upgrades too, so take that into consideration. I love the 4WD, as I bought it just to play in the snow. Rustlers are 2WD Stadium Trucks, so they aren't real good in the snow. I am interested in finding out if the engine is about half whipped, or if it is truely just slower off the line. This is my first 4x4 Nitro, so I am not sure. I have had 2WD Electrics for the longest time, so I am not use to the Nitro 4x4. It might be that the 4x4 takes away from the get up and go, or that the engine was used, or not broken in properly. Don't think I am trashing Traxxas, I am not. I love Traxxas, or I wouldn't have kept my Rustlers for long, or dumped soooo much money into them. Once I get use to driving the T-Maxx, probably in the Spring, I will get a new engine. I have heard that the Picco .26 Red Dot is the way to go. It has twice as much power as the standard 2.5, and more power than the 2.5R, and the 3.3. I am an amatuer in Nitro, so don't take what I have said the wrong way. I would definately buy another T-Maxx. GO TEAM TRAXXAS!!! 19lebaron91 Read full review
Not so much a review as my personal thoughts. The T-MAXX is not a beginner hobby class truck. The break in must be followed to the T. Even then the nitro motor is tough to keep running correctly. Everything seems to effect the cranking and performance. Just a few degrees in outside temp can really make it hard to crank. You should choose the fuel that's avalible in your area and stick with it. Don't switch from one nitro percentage to another. The motors really act up with change. In the Beginning plan to spend lots of time cranking and tunning . Once its tuned it fairly stable, but temp an humidity can make getting it started a real bear to get started. Once stated an tuned its a blast to drive. Nothing like the sound of that nitro screaming around your backyard. Its a little unstable on hard turns. Seems I end up with the wheels in the air and the body on the ground. Got I do that with my E-Maxx too. If you like something you can just grab an run you mite want to go electric. But if you enjoy a little hands on tuning, a little trouble shooting. This is a great truck. I don t care which motor you have .15 ,pro, 2.5 R , 3.3 . They are a blastRead full review
If you want a nitro powered rc vehicle the Traxxas TMaxx is the way to go. If you follow directions, they are one of the best running, easy to start, easy to tune vehicles. The on board easy start system makes starting a breeze, just prime the motor and add the easy start. I have had people bring me TMaxx that have been sitting on a shelves for years, I can usually get them running in less than a half hour. Very durable and dependable vehicles. Just make sure your glow plug is good and your fuel is good and the TMaxx will start right up. In cold weather I warm the engine with a hair dryer before trying to start, never have a problem. There are tons of aftermarket parts available which is another reason Tmaxx is one of my top picks. Just a great rc truck.
Verified purchase: No
With the nitro class of model hobby cars comes alot of tinkering and spent money. As long as you know what you are in for you will have tons of fun. The tmax 2.5r is super fast, durable and really easy to tune for performance after break in. this is the second one I've bought. The first one went mia after moving so of course I had to replace it. I have just finished breaking in the truck and it already hauls and I still need to tune it for performance. I've already put over two hundred dollars worth of aluminum parts on it and still buying. Alot of people will see items like tgis and think wow that's an expensive toy, when infact its not a toy at all. You do need a fair amount of mechanical skill as well as patience. Its all with it in the end when you are cruising the street infront of your house and a honda with an anoying exhaust comes up and you can blow his doors off with a remote control car. Yes that's right the rc car gets up to speeds of over 40mph.Read full review
Well to answer the age old question Nitro vs Electric the choice was clear , a traxxas t Max they are plentiful, reasonable in purchase prices both new and used. Better yet they have so much trick add on and hop ups available. But the biggest draw for most is the screaming sound and unique smell of a nitro engine, but on that same note they are way more work just to get running as you have to tune it for each new environment , that's what gives the brushless powered the edge They are plug and play and faster if setup right my advice is if you want to learn about engines and have lots of spare time go tmaxx but if time is tight I would go Emaxx. No matter the choice you'll be happy you got a traxxas product
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