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Garrett · 04-11-2005, 05:53 PM

mike · 04-11-2005, 05:57 PM

looks like a good start to me.

JakeTheAlligatorMan · 04-11-2005, 06:08 PM

Looks Good! Clean work too! Good Job making that T-Tranny work for you. How long of a Wheelbase are you going for?

RSI · 04-11-2005, 07:25 PM

look good to me... you might wanna use some cross bracing on the top of your frame.....

crunk crawlin · 04-11-2005, 07:45 PM

thats tight what thickness is it 1/4" ?

MoabCrawler13 · 04-11-2005, 08:07 PM

Great start, can't wait to see it finished.

thumpin15s · 04-11-2005, 09:25 PM

It looks good, but your not going to be able to use that tranny. It has an internal clutch, which is bad. You want direct power right from the motor to the tranny, but with that one, it needs to spin the clutch fast enough for it to engage. Try to get your hands on an e-maxx tranny, since it'll fit the same, but work tons better. But besides that, looks great. I am also gonna start a maxx crawler. Good luck! Oh, by the way, Italians rock! \m/

Garrett · 04-12-2005, 05:07 AM

For Thumpin:

It's true, tmaxx tranny have 2 internal clutch, but i have locked it and tranny works equal than emaxx tranny, i don't know the ratio of emaxx tranny, the ratio of my tmaxx tranny is about 3:1

The thickness of the frame is 3mm, and the diameter of tubes is 6mm.

Wheelbase length??? I don't have any idea...i can make any length because i think to make myself the trasmission shaft, any suggestions????

thumpin15s · 04-12-2005, 08:50 AM

OHHH! Thats clever right there! Hey, in that case, you think you could tell me how you lock it? I have a t-maxx tranny sitting around that would be nice to use for my crawler!

TwistedCreations · 04-12-2005, 09:06 AM

the ratio of the e-tranny is like 2.8:1 and the diffs are like 2.7:1

silvr_tung_devl · 04-12-2005, 11:49 AM

Looks like a good start!!!!!Have you thought of what body your gonna use????

Also...keep us updated!!!!

Garrett · 04-12-2005, 12:32 PM

Lock the t-maxx tranny case is simple, there are two clutch to lock. The first is not a real clutch, its a bearing that force the gear to rotate in one only direction, in the other direction it slips. Just made 2 hole and lock it with screw at the other gear that not have this bearing (it is fixed directly to the primary shaft). The second clutch is the gear change clutch. Lock this clutch is simple like the first. Just lock the gear always with two screw at the metal wheel used for gear changing. Its a metal wheel that its linked with the gear changing arm linked with the servo. However, when i open it, i make some photos for you.

For Silvr:

I don't know the body that i gonna to use, for now i'm thinking at the frame

Garrett · 04-12-2005, 04:30 PM

I make some photos of the project progress, now tubolar frame is started:

http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(375).jpg
http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(376).jpg
http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(377).jpg
http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(378).jpg

Now my problem is the shocks. What kind of shocks is better?? I have T-Maxx shocks but i think they era too short. I like Savage 25 shocks but is difficult to find in Italy...suggestions???

mike · 04-12-2005, 05:18 PM

use the shocks you want, but i use some aluminum savage shocks on my maxx and i love it.

MoabCrawler13 · 04-12-2005, 11:37 PM

I would go with the Savage shocks, try towerhobbies.com or integy.com

fullmodtxt · 04-13-2005, 04:04 AM

Great looking work! I really dig the combo (tube and sheet) frame.

TwistedCreations · 04-13-2005, 04:21 AM

IMO, i would stay away from the savage shocks. You can get the same amount of travel out of a set of Maxx shocks if placement is right.

It's lookin good so far though

Garrett · 04-13-2005, 07:04 AM

Thanks to all for yours suggetions. Now i go to finish the frame and to find the optimal placement for Maxx Shocks!!

Garrett · 04-14-2005, 05:14 AM

Garrett · 04-16-2005, 02:13 AM

Two pics of the roll cage:

http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(392).jpg
http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(393).jpg

I have used savage stock shocks

04-11-2005, 05:53 PM	#1
Garrett Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: World -> Europe -> Italy -> Umbria -> Perugia -> Assisi -> Petrignano di Assisi Posts: 174	Project "Manolo" progress. Pics inside! Hi, My name is Andrea and i come from Italy. I'm new in this forum and i started a new Maxx Crawler Project called "Manolo". I have started from an old T-Maxx tranny case and axle, these are the first pics (made with Nokia 6600@640x480): http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(367).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(368).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(369).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(370).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(371).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(372).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(373).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(374).jpg Tell me what do you think! Sorry for my bad english and sorry if i make some mistakes Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-11-2005, 05:57 PM	#2
mike RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 1,295	looks like a good start to me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-11-2005, 06:08 PM	#3
JakeTheAlligatorMan Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: and OR. if . . . . Gone Fishin :p :b :p Posts: 506	Welcome Aboard! Looks Good! Clean work too! Good Job making that T-Tranny work for you. How long of a Wheelbase are you going for? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-11-2005, 07:25 PM	#4
RSI Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Gay NorthWest Posts: 505	look good to me... you might wanna use some cross bracing on the top of your frame..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-11-2005, 07:45 PM	#5
crunk crawlin Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: in tha lab ( the shop ) Posts: 106	thats tight what thickness is it 1/4" ? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-11-2005, 08:07 PM	#6
MoabCrawler13 Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Heber, Utah Posts: 87	Great start, can't wait to see it finished. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-11-2005, 09:25 PM	#7
thumpin15s Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Downingtown Posts: 18	It looks good, but your not going to be able to use that tranny. It has an internal clutch, which is bad. You want direct power right from the motor to the tranny, but with that one, it needs to spin the clutch fast enough for it to engage. Try to get your hands on an e-maxx tranny, since it'll fit the same, but work tons better. But besides that, looks great. I am also gonna start a maxx crawler. Good luck! Oh, by the way, Italians rock! \m/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-12-2005, 05:07 AM	#8
Garrett Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: World -> Europe -> Italy -> Umbria -> Perugia -> Assisi -> Petrignano di Assisi Posts: 174	For Thumpin: It's true, tmaxx tranny have 2 internal clutch, but i have locked it and tranny works equal than emaxx tranny, i don't know the ratio of emaxx tranny, the ratio of my tmaxx tranny is about 3:1 The thickness of the frame is 3mm, and the diameter of tubes is 6mm. Wheelbase length??? I don't have any idea...i can make any length because i think to make myself the trasmission shaft, any suggestions???? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-12-2005, 08:50 AM	#9
thumpin15s Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Downingtown Posts: 18	OHHH! Thats clever right there! Hey, in that case, you think you could tell me how you lock it? I have a t-maxx tranny sitting around that would be nice to use for my crawler! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-12-2005, 09:06 AM	#10
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,677	the ratio of the e-tranny is like 2.8:1 and the diffs are like 2.7:1 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-12-2005, 11:49 AM	#11
silvr_tung_devl Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 259	Looks like a good start!!!!!Have you thought of what body your gonna use???? Also...keep us updated!!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-12-2005, 12:32 PM	#12
Garrett Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: World -> Europe -> Italy -> Umbria -> Perugia -> Assisi -> Petrignano di Assisi Posts: 174	Lock the t-maxx tranny case is simple, there are two clutch to lock. The first is not a real clutch, its a bearing that force the gear to rotate in one only direction, in the other direction it slips. Just made 2 hole and lock it with screw at the other gear that not have this bearing (it is fixed directly to the primary shaft). The second clutch is the gear change clutch. Lock this clutch is simple like the first. Just lock the gear always with two screw at the metal wheel used for gear changing. Its a metal wheel that its linked with the gear changing arm linked with the servo. However, when i open it, i make some photos for you. For Silvr: I don't know the body that i gonna to use, for now i'm thinking at the frame Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-12-2005, 04:30 PM	#13
Garrett Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: World -> Europe -> Italy -> Umbria -> Perugia -> Assisi -> Petrignano di Assisi Posts: 174	I make some photos of the project progress, now tubolar frame is started: http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(375).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(376).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(377).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(378).jpg Now my problem is the shocks. What kind of shocks is better?? I have T-Maxx shocks but i think they era too short. I like Savage 25 shocks but is difficult to find in Italy...suggestions??? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-12-2005, 05:18 PM	#14
mike RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 1,295	use the shocks you want, but i use some aluminum savage shocks on my maxx and i love it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-12-2005, 11:37 PM	#15
MoabCrawler13 Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Heber, Utah Posts: 87	I would go with the Savage shocks, try towerhobbies.com or integy.com Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

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04-13-2005, 04:04 AM	#16
fullmodtxt Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hartford, Connecticut Posts: 355	Great looking work! I really dig the combo (tube and sheet) frame. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-13-2005, 04:21 AM	#17
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,677	IMO, i would stay away from the savage shocks. You can get the same amount of travel out of a set of Maxx shocks if placement is right. It's lookin good so far though Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-13-2005, 07:04 AM	#18
Garrett Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: World -> Europe -> Italy -> Umbria -> Perugia -> Assisi -> Petrignano di Assisi Posts: 174	Thanks to all for yours suggetions. Now i go to finish the frame and to find the optimal placement for Maxx Shocks!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-14-2005, 05:14 AM	#19
Garrett Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: World -> Europe -> Italy -> Umbria -> Perugia -> Assisi -> Petrignano di Assisi Posts: 174	Another pics of the project progress: http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(380).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(381).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(382).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(383).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(384).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(385).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(386).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(387).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(388).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(389).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(390).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(391).jpg The frame isn't still finished, i want to make a real rollcage... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-16-2005, 02:13 AM	#20
Garrett Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: World -> Europe -> Italy -> Umbria -> Perugia -> Assisi -> Petrignano di Assisi Posts: 174	Two pics of the roll cage: http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(392).jpg http://garrett.altervista.org/magazz.../Foto(393).jpg I have used savage stock shocks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook Last edited by Garrett; 04-16-2005 at 02:15 AM.

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