Good runs! 6:32 that is screaming! I still have my 2.5 Revo from early 2000's as well. The transmitter takes 8 freaking batteries! Thanks to me watching EM and getting the Nitro itch again, (nothing beats the sound of Nitro RC's), I just bought a T-Maxx 3.3 yesterday and plan to break it in this weekend. Nitros run better than electric in the cold weather.
So glad to see you’re back at the jump spot. I was eating lunch and when it took off and you still had the pull start handle in your hand I laughed so hard I spit out some food!!!
That was just really fun to watch. For the age of that truck there is still alot of fun to be had with it. Pocket catching antenna and all. Great video !
I still have, love and use my first gen 2.5 & 3.3. Even after all these years they are still so much fun to use. Yea they’re not as fast as my electric ones, but the sound and smell of nitro is just lights out fantastic.
This is a blast from the past I’m so glad u did this although it makes me feel dam old .. can’t believe it’s been 20 years .. it’s been about 20 years since I ran mine and now I remember why . Great vid tho 👍
Awesome to see you ripping the TMAXX 🔥 Blast from the past for sure. This was my first nitro back in 2000. I put a Picco 21 size motor on mine and took the springs off the inside shocks and used them as dampeners and raced the crap out of it. I drilled holes in the shock mount to lower it and it handled 10 times better and didn't roll over as bad. That was a blast seeing this thing at the jump spot. 🔥👍✌️
Love the way the 2 speed sounds when shifting, i always changed my shift point to whine out more in first gear and bang second, the truck would do a small fish tail, like the old shift kits in my old Z28 😂 🤣
Pretty impressive for a 20 year old rig! Makes me wish i still had my first hobby grade nitro rc it was a 1992 traxxas nitro hawk i was 12 years old in 92 and thought it was the coolest thing ever! lol
Omg I had a Traxxas nitro hawk , 92-93 it was my first nitro RC, i had Cox stuff before as well, so i got the concept. Back in the days, cooler toys definitely 😉👍🏼💯
I'm barely going to get my first TMaxx! This is a Newer Generation 2.5! It's also got Reverse! I wanted the 3.3 but it doesn't have reverse. So I settled for the 2.5! Which is still pretty cool! I can't wait to get it!!
Congratulations on getting one of the most iconic rc ever made. The tmaxx did huge things for this hobby. A lot of these younger guys seem to be sleeping on the fun that they are. Or are to scared of nitro to pick one up. Used to be everyone new how to run/tune a nitro. Now it's a rare thing. Sad times! Anyway. Don't forget you can always upgrade the 3.3's trans to have reverse pretty easily!
I know unmetered air will make it lean. That causes a high idle. Like when it flips over. It revs high and stalls. More air less fuel makes it lean. I think your carb has air leak. That carb kit should come in handy. 👍
Always wanted a Nitro RC, but issues like you had are what really make me nervous about it. Amazing that thing runs as well as it does though after 20 years!
Just so you know. On top of the transmission is a rubber plug. If you pull the plug. You can adjust the shift timing of 2nd gear uses a hex wrench/allen wrench. I originally had to adjust my shift timing. You can get it to shift just where you want it. 😎👍
I take that back. Shifting fine. Prob just the carb issue. I'm no expert. But I love guessing. Then seeing if I was right. Love those live streams repairing rc,s to. Need to do a live stream when you repair the trash bag. Lol
Riching the top end a little bit. If you tune with a full tank it will start to lean out at half a tank because of the extra air in the tank. Always tune the truck at half a tank then fill it up. It will run rich till it gets to half.
Guy. The lower the tank fuel is on the older units without the " clunk " filter in tank will run leaner the further the tank drops. I try to pre heat them up to 200 with heat gun then set tune with full tank. I think the th servo is over closing on brakes and shutting carb closed maybe that why it fighting idle
Bad carb. When you have a propa tune on them you need the wheelie bar they will just pop right away. The carb more than likely has a air leak causing the problems had it with two of mine on a 2.5r and 3.3 done my head in. Took the engines apart to check them all fine then tried a carb of my RB engine tmaxx an boom back in action so just got new carbs problem solved
Great viewing RC Guy lol always enjoy your next vid down here in australia. I have a stalling after start issue and i have checked everything. Love the speech effects ha ha good work mate👍
Couple points. Me too time get ol muggy going and do lil nitro. With arrmas yes every 5 good idea have figure 6 packs is 3 hrs you can use thicker fluids get more performance but I tell you mistake I always do , have to buy diff gaskets especially the center diffs on arrmas they will heat up and expunge all the fluids arrma knows this why they used aluminum center diff . Another thing if not going use aluminum bulk heads than buy whole replacement from jennys once alot time or you waste a ring gear ring gear 25$ whole new assembly 35 to 50 . I need 2 exb diffs and I buy a couple extra but like you said except as maintenance im putting several packs of ripping daily . My typhon had so many packs I had to swap the chassis and only broke input gear ⚙ but after atleast 25hrs of ripping so 🤷. Just listening to live feed yea we can tell you're a good 👍 dad 👨.....
Savage never changes gears properly. So few companies make combustion engines of this size and competition is so fierce, costs are cut everywhere and the Savage has serious quality control issues. I've never seen one shift gears properly out of the box. Would you recommend that ?
It seems as though you have it perfect for high speed running or racing here idle isn't a big deal, but with just regular backyard bashing the idle is way high. When you think yours is idling too low is what I considered perfectly normal when I still had my T-Maxx as nitro instead of electric. But then again I had the O.S. Engines .18 cv-rx in mine so it was basically a 3.3. But yeah, this tuning junk is exactly why I converted it to electric and will probably stay with electric vehicles from now on!
My buddy had one back in the day. Always had issues with tuning and never could keep up with my losi xxx nt sport nitro buggy. We both sold our rigs years ago and we both have Xmaxx’s, I have a V1 and V2 Maxx among other rigs LOL! I’ll never buy another gasser again 🤷🏻♂️
Good runs! 6:32 that is screaming! I still have my 2.5 Revo from early 2000's as well. The transmitter takes 8 freaking batteries! Thanks to me watching EM and getting the Nitro itch again, (nothing beats the sound of Nitro RC's), I just bought a T-Maxx 3.3 yesterday and plan to break it in this weekend. Nitros run better than electric in the cold weather.
So glad to see you’re back at the jump spot. I was eating lunch and when it took off and you still had the pull start handle in your hand I laughed so hard I spit out some food!!!
YES!! that's the GET BACK HERE tether🤣😂
That was just really fun to watch. For the age of that truck there is still alot of fun to be had with it. Pocket catching antenna and all. Great video !
LOL. 2002 is when I got my first TMaxx and I still have it.
I still have, love and use my first gen 2.5 & 3.3. Even after all these years they are still so much fun to use. Yea they’re not as fast as my electric ones, but the sound and smell of nitro is just lights out fantastic.
You are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT
This is a blast from the past I’m so glad u did this although it makes me feel dam old .. can’t believe it’s been 20 years .. it’s been about 20 years since I ran mine and now I remember why . Great vid tho 👍
Awesome to see you ripping the TMAXX 🔥 Blast from the past for sure. This was my first nitro back in 2000. I put a Picco 21 size motor on mine and took the springs off the inside shocks and used them as dampeners and raced the crap out of it. I drilled holes in the shock mount to lower it and it handled 10 times better and didn't roll over as bad.
That was a blast seeing this thing at the jump spot. 🔥👍✌️
I’ve missed the jump spot. Great video. It’s insane how fast this awesome old skool rc rips.
Love the way the 2 speed sounds when shifting, i always changed my shift point to whine out more in first gear and bang second, the truck would do a small fish tail, like the old shift kits in my old Z28 😂 🤣
YESSSSSSS!!!!!!;
pretty cool. im not interested in nitro but seeing old RCs brought back to life is legit.
That look in your eyes when you say, “upgrades” 😂 💸💸💸
🧯💨 🔥
🤣😂
Pretty impressive for a 20 year old rig! Makes me wish i still had my first hobby grade nitro rc it was a 1992 traxxas nitro hawk i was 12 years old in 92 and thought it was the coolest thing ever! lol
Omg I had a Traxxas nitro hawk , 92-93 it was my first nitro RC, i had Cox stuff before as well, so i got the concept. Back in the days, cooler toys definitely 😉👍🏼💯
Tyco and Nikkon were the only rcs i knew about
@@Oakleyworld I had all those too! Lol but they were considered toy grade. traxxas was hobby grade. 👍
@@vitodambra72 👍💯
That truck is as old as my oldest daughter!!! 😉💯
Need for speed 👍👍idle changes as you add fuel 🔥🔥
Yes wasn't even thinking about pressure change
Guy, I’m surprised on how durable that pull cord has lasted 🤣 Love that second gear pull 🤙🏽
Traxxas quality BUT that rip cord was replaced as when I revived it earlier a took off the remains of the cheesy start
I'm barely going to get my first TMaxx! This is a Newer Generation 2.5! It's also got Reverse! I wanted the 3.3 but it doesn't have reverse. So I settled for the 2.5! Which is still pretty cool! I can't wait to get it!!
Good choice!
Congratulations on getting one of the most iconic rc ever made. The tmaxx did huge things for this hobby.
A lot of these younger guys seem to be sleeping on the fun that they are. Or are to scared of nitro to pick one up.
Used to be everyone new how to run/tune a nitro. Now it's a rare thing. Sad times!
Anyway. Don't forget you can always upgrade the 3.3's trans to have reverse pretty easily!
Wow. Bro I have 2 of those maxes. Have not ran them in some time
Wicked Mint👍🏻
THAT NEEDS to be an RC plate I make👍💯👊
Même après toutes ces année c'est une bonne rc👍🏽
I know unmetered air will make it lean. That causes a high idle. Like when it flips over. It revs high and stalls. More air less fuel makes it lean. I think your carb has air leak. That carb kit should come in handy. 👍
😉👍💯👊
Always wanted a Nitro RC, but issues like you had are what really make me nervous about it. Amazing that thing runs as well as it does though after 20 years!
Brand new nitro cars don't have issues. It's because it's 20 years old. 😎
The traxxas engines are kinda crap, with the right carb and tune tho they can run great, still got a pro 15 and it runs better than the 3.3
Traxxas Tmaxx love it all way 🛻👍👍🍟☕
Does yours have a shift servo or are.they standard with that truck
Poor dog was like, “OMG OMG OMG 😳 HORNETS!! 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝 “ 🙈 😅🥲
HOLY CRAP YES 🤣😂🤣😂 That's a HUGE MURDER HORNET
Dude, is that hair attached to the hat?? I never noticed you had long hair lol, rock on man!
Just so you know. On top of the transmission is a rubber plug. If you pull the plug. You can adjust the shift timing of 2nd gear uses a hex wrench/allen wrench. I originally had to adjust my shift timing. You can get it to shift just where you want it. 😎👍
Although yours seems to shift ok. Maybe a bit late
I take that back. Shifting fine. Prob just the carb issue. I'm no expert. But I love guessing. Then seeing if I was right. Love those live streams repairing rc,s to. Need to do a live stream when you repair the trash bag. Lol
YESSSSSSS
Going to run mine tomorrow here in PA, I haven't bought nitro fuel in like 10 years lol....Cheers.
They have all replacement parts for that one and the one you're looking for was a Traxxas 4472 for the spur
Nice👍💯
Riching the top end a little bit. If you tune with a full tank it will start to lean out at half a tank because of the extra air in the tank.
Always tune the truck at half a tank then fill it up. It will run rich till it gets to half.
👍💯👊
Guy. The lower the tank fuel is on the older units without the " clunk " filter in tank will run leaner the further the tank drops. I try to pre heat them up to 200 with heat gun then set tune with full tank. I think the th servo is over closing on brakes and shutting carb closed maybe that why it fighting idle
Is it still worth buying one of these i seen a used one on ebay
I swear you have the SAME truck and the same issues and the same luck as I !! lol
😳😂🤣
Bad carb. When you have a propa tune on them you need the wheelie bar they will just pop right away. The carb more than likely has a air leak causing the problems had it with two of mine on a 2.5r and 3.3 done my head in. Took the engines apart to check them all fine then tried a carb of my RB engine tmaxx an boom back in action so just got new carbs problem solved
Imma have to get my revo or slayer going
Great viewing RC Guy lol always enjoy your next vid down here in australia. I have a stalling after start issue and i have checked everything. Love the speech effects ha ha good work mate👍
My dad had a nitro 4TEC 3.3 and we restored it and ran it and now I’m the new owner of it and Tmaxx 33
I would replace the bearings in the engine while you still can.
Ive got a 2000s Jato 2.5 that is giving me hell.
I don't know anything about nitro, but my speed guess before seeing it run is 27mph
Couple points. Me too time get ol muggy going and do lil nitro. With arrmas yes every 5 good idea have figure 6 packs is 3 hrs you can use thicker fluids get more performance but I tell you mistake I always do , have to buy diff gaskets especially the center diffs on arrmas they will heat up and expunge all the fluids arrma knows this why they used aluminum center diff . Another thing if not going use aluminum bulk heads than buy whole replacement from jennys once alot time or you waste a ring gear ring gear 25$ whole new assembly 35 to 50 . I need 2 exb diffs and I buy a couple extra but like you said except as maintenance im putting several packs of ripping daily . My typhon had so many packs I had to swap the chassis and only broke input gear ⚙ but after atleast 25hrs of ripping so 🤷. Just listening to live feed yea we can tell you're a good 👍 dad 👨.....
Put a 3.3 in there 🏎💨😁
Not sure this old rig could handle it
Gonna guess before run starts… 39 mph ???
Oh man now THAT would have been awesome
GET A SAVAGE, BIGBLOCK IS WHERE IS AT
Savage never changes gears properly. So few companies make combustion engines of this size and competition is so fierce, costs are cut everywhere and the Savage has serious quality control issues.
I've never seen one shift gears properly out of the box.
Would you recommend that ?
It seems as though you have it perfect for high speed running or racing here idle isn't a big deal, but with just regular backyard bashing the idle is way high. When you think yours is idling too low is what I considered perfectly normal when I still had my T-Maxx as nitro instead of electric. But then again I had the O.S. Engines .18 cv-rx in mine so it was basically a 3.3. But yeah, this tuning junk is exactly why I converted it to electric and will probably stay with electric vehicles from now on!
My buddy had one back in the day. Always had issues with tuning and never could keep up with my losi xxx nt sport nitro buggy. We both sold our rigs years ago and we both have Xmaxx’s, I have a V1 and V2 Maxx among other rigs LOL! I’ll never buy another gasser again 🤷🏻♂️
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