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Radio Control Car Action, Apr 2004 by Howell, John

I'm 14 years old and have a certain amount of money that I can spend on my T-Maxx (around $100). I got the truck from my cousin, and it's pretty beat up. It's one of the very first ones-not the 2.5 truck. Right before he gave it to me, he installed a new TRX 2.5 engine in it. I was saving up to buy my own RC truck (which is why I have the $100), and I'd like to make my T-Maxx look better than it does now. Any suggestions?

Jamie Rupert

Mt. Pocono, PA

Well, Jamie, it sounds as if you're all set in the engine department. If your cousin recently bolted in the TRX 2.5 before he gave it to you, then your T-Maxx should still have plenty of life in it (if it was properly tuned, of course). If all you're looking to do is dress up that "new" Maxx, I'd recommend that you start out with a new set of wheels and tires and then top it off with a new body. I priced some Pro-Line Maxx Masher 2000s, and it shouldn't set you back more than $80 for a complete set of tires and wheels. A new body costs $20 to $25, so that should be right into your price range.

And since we're feeling so generous-actually, Pro-Line is the generous one here-you'll also be getting a new Pro-Line T-Maxx Performance Suspension Kit, courtesy of Pro-Line and "Maxx Overdrive." When you use it on an older Maxx such as yours, the kit makes the truck almost an inch wider, and that makes it considerably more stable. Enjoy your new truck!

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