Maxtrax

[iantz]

Re: Maxtrax

I see BCF have the old style on offer for $275 a pair but this includes a bonus set of mounting pins (worth $26.99). A friend of mine has just bought a set. Spotted the one problem though - the mounting pins are keyed for the new style Maxtrax where the old style have a round hole. He will have to get the Dremel out to cut keyways in the Maxtrax to fit

I must say, I am tempted to get a set myself - the offer is on till 23rd April or until they sell out I guess.

Doesn't that become and Issue for BCF to sort out then?? They sold the two products as a pair and they don't match up? Maybe they can 'replace' them with the MKII

[Trekrider]

Re: Maxtrax

I see BCF have the old style on offer for $275 a pair but this includes a bonus set of mounting pins (worth $26.99). A friend of mine has just bought a set. Spotted the one problem though - the mounting pins are keyed for the new style Maxtrax where the old style have a round hole. He will have to get the Dremel out to cut keyways in the Maxtrax to fit

I must say, I am tempted to get a set myself - the offer is on till 23rd April or until they sell out I guess.

[wanderingoz]

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Since no-one here seems to be brave enough to buy and field test the Chinese knockoffs to share with the rest of us, and that I like to support Brad for his R&D and Aussie manufacturing, I will now order 2 sets of Maxtrax. Cheers all.

Well, having been the one who restarted this whole discussion, I figure it's my responsibility. So I have ordered a set and hopefully they will arrive by Friday. Heading to Straddie on Saturday. Only ever been stuck once over there requiring a tow so it will be interesting to see if they get any work. (if they arrive)

Can always write it off as R&D.

Will let you know.

[longdog]

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There was mention above of a good discount deal at discountcaraccessories.com.au - when I checked their website it is $274 including postage (so it's actually a $25 difference plus postage) - however the product pictured is the old model. They may sell the new model for the same price, maybe they just haven't updated the photo. I'll need to check when I get a chance to call them during business hours. This is a saving of well over $50 if you buy 2 sets so it's worth checking.

I can confirm the Maxtrax from dicountcaraccesories.com.au are the MK 11 model. I know because i have just recieved mine this morning :mrgreen:

Ordered Friday arvo, here Wednesday morning. Excellent service.

Excellent. Thanks for that, still haven't found time to call them.

Since no-one here seems to be brave enough to buy and field test the Chinese knockoffs to share with the rest of us, and that I like to support Brad for his R&D and Aussie manufacturing, I will now order 2 sets of Maxtrax. Cheers all.

[foxclan]

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What happens when your in REALLY soft sand and maxtrax get you out from being bogged then you have to stop and get your Maxtrax ? Do you get stuck again trying to take off from a standstill with no momentum ?

Don't stop until you reach harder ground.... or at least facing downhill...... yep, might mean a 50mtr walk :wink:

Let the vehicle come to its own rolling stop, on sand try to avoid harsh braking. The Old Man always use to reverse up a bit after stopping on sand, therefore creating as small compacted pad infront of the wheels ready for take off. This usually worked in S.A. Mallee sand with 2WD utes.
Cheers Troy

[ntp]

Re: Maxtrax

What happens when your in REALLY soft sand and maxtrax get you out from being bogged then you have to stop and get your matrix ? Do you get stuck again trying to take off from a standstill with no momentum ?

Don't stop until you reach harder ground.... or at least facing downhill...... yep, might mean a 50mtr walk :wink:

Or get the wife to keep running ahead with the Maxtrax :roll: :lol: :lol:

[William]

Re: Maxtrax

The longitudinal strength has been improved greatly with the re-design. Hence they can now act as a bridging devise.

I suppose I should be putting the old set on ebay haha :lol:

[Snaga]

Re: Maxtrax

The longitudinal strength has been improved greatly with the re-design. Hence they can now act as a bridging devise.

[William]

Re: Maxtrax

What a bummer... I wonder how much better the new ones are. I want a second set lol

[Snaga]

Re: Maxtrax

I wonder if the new gen maxtrax will stack on the old gen one....

Sadly no They have had a fairly big design change.

[William]

Re: Maxtrax

I wonder if the new gen maxtrax will stack on the old gen one....

Yes amts... I watched a Ray Mears segment where he tied his "recovery boards" to the back when driving off n sand.

Re: Maxtrax

What happens when your in REALLY soft sand and maxtrax get you out from being bogged then you have to stop and get your matrix ? Do you get stuck again trying to take off from a standstill with no momentum ?

Don't stop until you reach harder ground.... or at least facing downhill...... yep, might mean a 50mtr walk :wink:

I have heard it suggested that you tie the Maxtrax to the car so that you drag it with you when you drive out of the bog. It's probably best to do this when getting out of a deep mudhole. I've read somewhere where someone has lost a Maxtrax in a deep hole.

[hdtdamo5]

Re: Maxtrax

There was mention above of a good discount deal at discountcaraccessories.com.au - when I checked their website it is $274 including postage (so it's actually a $25 difference plus postage) - however the product pictured is the old model. They may sell the new model for the same price, maybe they just haven't updated the photo. I'll need to check when I get a chance to call them during business hours. This is a saving of well over $50 if you buy 2 sets so it's worth checking.

I can confirm the Maxtrax from dicountcaraccesories.com.au are the MK 11 model. I know because i have just recieved mine this morning :mrgreen:

Ordered Friday arvo, here Wednesday morning. Excellent service.

[Signature035]

Re: Maxtrax

What happens when your in REALLY soft sand and maxtrax get you out from being bogged then you have to stop and get your matrix ? Do you get stuck again trying to take off from a standstill with no momentum ?

Don't stop until you reach harder ground.... or at least facing downhill...... yep, might mean a 50mtr walk :wink:

[KAKADAZ]

Re: Maxtrax

What happens when your in REALLY soft sand and maxtrax get you out from being bogged then you have to stop and get your matrix ? Do you get stuck again trying to take off from a standstill with no momentum ?