From the Parkflyers RC workbench
Marc's Take
One of my favorite X-Maxx builds. The suspension is the reason.
I wanted the Hulk Edition to feel special the moment you drive it. The Ultimate gives us a strong starting point, and the wider stance, rebuilt shocks and extra cooling bring the whole setup together. Here’s what matters to me:
- 60 mm wider—and properly dialed in. I pair the WideMaxx kit with M2C pistons, 80 wt shock oil and 1.538-rate pink springs. I’m after a plush, controlled feel with less excessive dive and squat: some of that planted XRT character while keeping the X-Maxx’s monster-truck stance.
- More from the stock power system. The filmed build uses 20/50 gearing and three 35 mm high-speed ProTek fans. I like keeping the original motor and ESC for simpler servicing. The fans are louder, but that extra airflow is an important part of the taller-geared setup.
- Plastic steering links are a deliberate choice. I prefer the flex of the plastic WideMaxx links, paired with the Ultimate’s aluminum bellcrank and 2085RL servo. In my experience, rigid links can pass hard impacts back into the servo.
The finishing touch: green and orange, with custom three-layer Hulk graphics. It has the personality to match the way it drives.
My take: if you want a big, high-riding X-Maxx with a more planted, sorted feel, this is a build I’m excited to put my name on.
Marc Mamiye · Owner, Parkflyers RC
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