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jampoel · 11-08-2006, 01:43 AM

I can't find any other site that I could post this for people to see and give me pointers. Hopefully you keep it here for while. I am trying to make a go-kart with the E-maxx front and rear. I have the 2 speed transmission and a 6.5HV Novak in the mail. The wheel base is 16.25" I am gonna source out some buggy wheels and tires instead of using the emaxx set to keep the buggy look. the tubing so far is made out of plastic for mock up. Later it will be 3/16 brakeline and 1/4" square tubing if at all available. let me know if that will work! I am debating on fabricating the front completely from tubing instead of using the stock bulkheads, maybe just making a big headache though. The bottom photo is what I am trying to get to. It definately won't be a crawler but you guys seem to know about tube frames. Thats why I am putting it here.
Let me know what you think any info would be great.

run2jeepn · 11-08-2006, 02:30 AM

Thats some amazing Plastic work

TwistedCreations · 11-08-2006, 04:39 AM

Nice work so far. Keep it up

** since you stated it was no cawler, it has been moved to Chit-Chat, along with other sandrail builds and such

MaXX_CrAWlER7 · 11-08-2006, 04:49 AM

sweet

Etype R · 11-08-2006, 06:42 AM

If you tube out your bulk heads, how will you service the diffs?

STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER · 11-08-2006, 08:32 AM

uggh..... i hate when i can't service my tube...

jampoel · 11-14-2006, 01:17 AM

I would like to put Bandit tires and wheels on this, to keep the buggy look going, will they fit on e-maxx axles, or is there an adapter out there??
Yah I don't think I will tube the front end,not getting at the differential could be a bad thing.

hotrodzach · 11-14-2006, 10:40 AM

dang, when i clicked the link, i thought i would see a flaming war about how you can't make a rideable go kart out of an e-maxxl

-Dalton

JasonInAugusta · 11-14-2006, 12:19 PM

This is going to be a great build!

Anyone that creates a complete scale version of the larger rig they want to build not only has skill, but they also have patience.

Can't wait to see this one progress.

jampoel · 11-14-2006, 01:34 PM

Thanks for a all the good words, just waiting of parts in the mail to finish the mock up before I move on the real frame, what about the monster buggy wheels and tires will they fit emaxx axles?

slobin3d · 11-14-2006, 05:07 PM

have you thought about 1/8 onroad wheels and tires? give you the shifter cart look

toyofast · 11-14-2006, 07:00 PM

Are you drinking wine while working on this?

xjman · 11-14-2006, 07:03 PM

What did you use for the plastic mockup?

BigRedB2 · 11-14-2006, 07:51 PM

Whats keeping it from being a crawler? just get a set of crawler tires and buggy tires!

jampoel · 11-14-2006, 08:54 PM

Drinking Yes, gets the creative juices flowing! I used evergreen plastic tubing and rod you can get it a well equipt hobby store, Its pretty flimsy in the big scale so I have to very carefull when moving it around but its cheaper than doing it in metal right off the bat.
I think i wanna keep it a speed machine for now and build a crawler specific set up next once i get my techniques practices, I have a Novak 6.5 HV in the mail a 8.4V battery set up or 8.6 i can't remember.

Extreme4x4Crawler · 11-16-2006, 01:52 PM

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jampoel · 11-20-2006, 10:50 PM

Here are a couple updates of the Maxx-Kart almost everything is in the mail, radio servos reciever and wheels engine, and just deciding what type of battery I should use, the biggest and baddest of course, any suggestions?
I am gona have to trim back the cross bar a couple inches to clear the tires but it won't be a problem.

roadblock · 11-20-2006, 11:29 PM

biggest baddest and u want speed?

brushless system and i have seen 8000mah lipos

The Muscle · 11-20-2006, 11:36 PM

maxamps.com has 12000 mah lipo's

jampoel · 11-21-2006, 12:05 AM

sounds a little big but I will check it out, will it hook up to my Novak 6.5? should be here this week!

11-08-2006, 01:43 AM	#1
jampoel Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sooke Posts: 14	put this where is belongs please! E-maxx go-kart I can't find any other site that I could post this for people to see and give me pointers. Hopefully you keep it here for while. I am trying to make a go-kart with the E-maxx front and rear. I have the 2 speed transmission and a 6.5HV Novak in the mail. The wheel base is 16.25" I am gonna source out some buggy wheels and tires instead of using the emaxx set to keep the buggy look. the tubing so far is made out of plastic for mock up. Later it will be 3/16 brakeline and 1/4" square tubing if at all available. let me know if that will work! I am debating on fabricating the front completely from tubing instead of using the stock bulkheads, maybe just making a big headache though. The bottom photo is what I am trying to get to. It definately won't be a crawler but you guys seem to know about tube frames. Thats why I am putting it here. Let me know what you think any info would be great.

11-08-2006, 02:30 AM	#2
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Thats some amazing Plastic work

11-08-2006, 04:39 AM	#3
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	Nice work so far. Keep it up ** since you stated it was no cawler, it has been moved to Chit-Chat, along with other sandrail builds and such

11-08-2006, 04:49 AM	#4
MaXX_CrAWlER7 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: hamilton Posts: 196	sweet

11-08-2006, 06:42 AM	#5
Etype R Web Wheeling Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 3,004	If you tube out your bulk heads, how will you service the diffs?

11-08-2006, 08:32 AM	#6
STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MUSE, PA Posts: 1,273	uggh..... i hate when i can't service my tube...

11-14-2006, 01:17 AM	#7
jampoel Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sooke Posts: 14	I would like to put Bandit tires and wheels on this, to keep the buggy look going, will they fit on e-maxx axles, or is there an adapter out there?? Yah I don't think I will tube the front end,not getting at the differential could be a bad thing.

11-14-2006, 10:40 AM	#8
hotrodzach Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dayton Posts: 712	dang, when i clicked the link, i thought i would see a flaming war about how you can't make a rideable go kart out of an e-maxxl -Dalton

11-14-2006, 12:19 PM	#9
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	This is going to be a great build! Anyone that creates a complete scale version of the larger rig they want to build not only has skill, but they also have patience. Can't wait to see this one progress.

11-14-2006, 01:34 PM	#10
jampoel Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sooke Posts: 14	Thanks for a all the good words, just waiting of parts in the mail to finish the mock up before I move on the real frame, what about the monster buggy wheels and tires will they fit emaxx axles?

11-14-2006, 05:07 PM	#11
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	have you thought about 1/8 onroad wheels and tires? give you the shifter cart look

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11-14-2006, 07:00 PM	#12
toyofast I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Columbia Gorge Posts: 5,512	Are you drinking wine while working on this?

11-14-2006, 07:03 PM	#13
xjman Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement Posts: 929	What did you use for the plastic mockup?

11-14-2006, 07:51 PM	#14
BigRedB2 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Winston Salem Posts: 235	Whats keeping it from being a crawler? just get a set of crawler tires and buggy tires!

11-14-2006, 08:54 PM	#15
jampoel Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sooke Posts: 14	Drinking Yes, gets the creative juices flowing! I used evergreen plastic tubing and rod you can get it a well equipt hobby store, Its pretty flimsy in the big scale so I have to very carefull when moving it around but its cheaper than doing it in metal right off the bat. I think i wanna keep it a speed machine for now and build a crawler specific set up next once i get my techniques practices, I have a Novak 6.5 HV in the mail a 8.4V battery set up or 8.6 i can't remember.

11-16-2006, 01:52 PM	#16
Extreme4x4Crawler Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: peterorough Posts: 44	Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-20-2006, 10:50 PM	#17
jampoel Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sooke Posts: 14	Here are a couple updates of the Maxx-Kart almost everything is in the mail, radio servos reciever and wheels engine, and just deciding what type of battery I should use, the biggest and baddest of course, any suggestions? I am gona have to trim back the cross bar a couple inches to clear the tires but it won't be a problem.

11-20-2006, 11:29 PM	#18
roadblock Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SW Charlotte Posts: 137	biggest baddest and u want speed? brushless system and i have seen 8000mah lipos

11-20-2006, 11:36 PM	#19
The Muscle Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 607	maxamps.com has 12000 mah lipo's

11-21-2006, 12:05 AM	#20
jampoel Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sooke Posts: 14	sounds a little big but I will check it out, will it hook up to my Novak 6.5? should be here this week!

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