TMAXX PRO 15
12-26-2008, 09:49 PM
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TMAXX PRO 15
Whats a tmaxx pro 15 worth. Its in good shape but the motor is locked up. I was thinking of buying it but dont want to pay to much. And it has a broken a arm. Plus what could cause the motor to lock up THANKS
12-26-2008, 09:54 PM
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RE: TMAXX PRO 15
Well, if the motor is locked up, that could mean if u ended up buying it; that u might possibly have to do a complete rebuild of the engine(assuming parts for the .15 are still available) or just end up upgrading to the 2.5 or 3.3 engine. A locked up motor definitely does not sound like something good to say the least.....
12-26-2008, 10:01 PM
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RE: TMAXX PRO 15
Yea i was looking at the traxxas web site and the 2.5 isnt really expensive. But price wise what would it be worth dont look like it been ran much
12-26-2008, 10:20 PM
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Yea i was looking at the traxxas web site and the 2.5 isnt really expensive. But price wise what would it be worth dont look like it been ran much
Yea i was looking at the traxxas web site and the 2.5 isnt really expensive. But price wise what would it be worth dont look like it been ran much
12-26-2008, 11:13 PM
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the original narrow a- arms are a little tougher to come by than the newer widemaxx a- arms. So if one narrowmaxx a- arm is broke you will have to try and find a different one that is of the narrow nature. The newer widemaxx a-arms are alot easier to find and will probably be easier for alot longer than the original narrow arms. SO if you got the Pro T- Maxx you might as well just upgrade all the a- arms to the widemaxx stance.
12-26-2008, 11:15 PM
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then if you did that you would have to upgrade the drive shafts as well. Then you would want to upgrade the differentials, parts of the transmission................... SCREW IT!!!!!!! lot easier if you just bought a different 2.5 T- Maxx, alot less hassle and work. Good luck though
12-27-2008, 12:03 AM
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Midnightrider, if you get a chance copy and paste the address in a post so we can view it and tell you if it's really worth it. To do a overhaul on a nitro engine is sometimes more costly then the cost of a new engine.
Say the pro 15 is bought for $250.
Then you buy new piston and sleeve. $50
Connecting rod $10
Crank shaft $15
Bearings $10-40
There's allready $100 at least, NOT counting shipping For each or all together.
A new motor $100-150-175 For a Brand New Engine. You don't know how much use that engine allready has. Or any other internal damage til you tear it apart.
Just my opinion. Good luck to you.
Johnny
Say the pro 15 is bought for $250.
Then you buy new piston and sleeve. $50
Connecting rod $10
Crank shaft $15
Bearings $10-40
There's allready $100 at least, NOT counting shipping For each or all together.
A new motor $100-150-175 For a Brand New Engine. You don't know how much use that engine allready has. Or any other internal damage til you tear it apart.
Just my opinion. Good luck to you.
Johnny
12-28-2008, 02:23 AM
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RE: TMAXX PRO 15
if you end up with it, I have a couple spare sets of arms I could get rid of cheap...
if the pro .15 is locked up, and it's just locked up from sitting a long time, the bearings are locked up, they're known for that, you can either clean them out or change them. if it's locked up for other physical reasons, a piston and sleeve is relatively cheap on traxxas.com along with any other needed parts, don't know if I'd recommend that for a newbie, but I would recommend a OS CV RX .18, they're about $120 on towerhobbies, they're a direct bolt in if you have a dremel to cut the crank a little shorter.
if the pro .15 is locked up, and it's just locked up from sitting a long time, the bearings are locked up, they're known for that, you can either clean them out or change them. if it's locked up for other physical reasons, a piston and sleeve is relatively cheap on traxxas.com along with any other needed parts, don't know if I'd recommend that for a newbie, but I would recommend a OS CV RX .18, they're about $120 on towerhobbies, they're a direct bolt in if you have a dremel to cut the crank a little shorter.
12-29-2008, 09:07 PM
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ORIGINAL: bigblock.21
No, you dork. It was an example. HEHEHE!
I wouldn't own anything that slow.
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BB .21 you paid $250 for a Pro .15? WOW!!! Man I would have sold you mine for $200 HAHAHAHAHA
BB .21 you paid $250 for a Pro .15? WOW!!! Man I would have sold you mine for $200 HAHAHAHAHA
I wouldn't own anything that slow.
12-29-2008, 09:13 PM
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RE: TMAXX PRO 15
ORIGINAL: bigblock.21
Midnightrider, if you get a chance copy and paste the address in a post so we can view it and tell you if it's really worth it. To do a overhaul on a nitro engine is sometimes more costly then the cost of a new engine.
Say the pro 15 is bought for $250.
Then you buy new piston and sleeve. $50
Connecting rod $10
Crank shaft $15
Bearings $10-40
There's allready $100 at least, NOT counting shipping For each or all together.
A new motor $100-150-175 For a Brand New Engine. You don't know how much use that engine allready has. Or any other internal damage til you tear it apart.
Just my opinion. Good luck to you.
Johnny
Midnightrider, if you get a chance copy and paste the address in a post so we can view it and tell you if it's really worth it. To do a overhaul on a nitro engine is sometimes more costly then the cost of a new engine.
Say the pro 15 is bought for $250.
Then you buy new piston and sleeve. $50
Connecting rod $10
Crank shaft $15
Bearings $10-40
There's allready $100 at least, NOT counting shipping For each or all together.
A new motor $100-150-175 For a Brand New Engine. You don't know how much use that engine allready has. Or any other internal damage til you tear it apart.
Just my opinion. Good luck to you.
Johnny
12-29-2008, 10:41 PM
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RE: TMAXX PRO 15
I bought a Pro 15 with a new
OS-18 (in the box) 1 gal fuel, tool box full of parts and glow starter for 225.00. I had to meet the guy at the hobby store since it had just been serviced.Offer them 100.00 then go buy an engine. They are a fun truck.
OS-18 (in the box) 1 gal fuel, tool box full of parts and glow starter for 225.00. I had to meet the guy at the hobby store since it had just been serviced.Offer them 100.00 then go buy an engine. They are a fun truck.
