Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
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Ok I run windows 7 64 bit will that be an issue?
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Either one will work.. the second link is the first version of the Castle Link the first link is the second version of the Castle Link.
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Ok I am getting a XS for Xmas, My GF has it wrapped sitting under the tree all ready and its driving me nuts but I will wait till xmas to open it up. Anyway my question is will either these 2 castle links work or only the HPI 1?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXWLF9&P=ML
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXGVR8&P=ML
There is a significant price difference, I am just wondering which link I need to use with the XS. I also have and HPI Vorza I would like to use the same link with if possible.
Ok I am getting a XS for Xmas, My GF has it wrapped sitting under the tree all ready and its driving me nuts but I will wait till xmas to open it up. Anyway my question is will either these 2 castle links work or only the HPI 1?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXWLF9&P=ML
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXGVR8&P=ML
There is a significant price difference, I am just wondering which link I need to use with the XS. I also have and HPI Vorza I would like to use the same link with if possible.
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Did some speed runs today and made a video. Enjoy...
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
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I only run 2s, is it safe to up to 32T pinion?
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my tbones are great! looks ugly but im not afraid of cartwheels or hitting a curb full speedanymore
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i m running 30T pinion, 1410 5mm shaft motor, MMP SCT ESC, 3S battery, proline Road Rage II 2.2" on road tire running on aspalt, running nearly 20 pack battery, so far so good. Speed like a rocket! 32T pinion is ready for test...!
i m running 30T pinion, 1410 5mm shaft motor, MMP SCT ESC, 3S battery, proline Road Rage II 2.2" on road tire running on aspalt, running nearly 20 pack battery, so far so good. Speed like a rocket! 32T pinion is ready for test...!
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my tbones are great! looks ugly but im not afraid of cartwheels or hitting a curb full speedanymore
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Hi Rob,
Your front TBone has been broken, no more damage ?
Your front TBone has been broken, no more damage ?
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Did some speed runs today and made a video. Enjoy...
Did some speed runs today and made a video. Enjoy...
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
One this I was curious about after I had a look over on the Savage XS is the battery box isn't water proof. If you ran this through water or puddles at all isn't there a risk of water getting into the deans connector joint and shorting it out?
Also had a question on tightening the slipper have you guys found that it responds best with it tightened down? or loosened a little?
Also had a question on tightening the slipper have you guys found that it responds best with it tightened down? or loosened a little?
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One this I was curious about after I had a look over on the Savage XS is the battery box isn't water proof. If you ran this through water or puddles at all isn't there a risk of water getting into the deans connector joint and shorting it out?
Also had a question on tightening the slipper have you guys found that it responds best with it tightened down? or loosened a little?
One this I was curious about after I had a look over on the Savage XS is the battery box isn't water proof. If you ran this through water or puddles at all isn't there a risk of water getting into the deans connector joint and shorting it out?
Also had a question on tightening the slipper have you guys found that it responds best with it tightened down? or loosened a little?
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One this I was curious about after I had a look over on the Savage XS is the battery box isn't water proof. If you ran this through water or puddles at all isn't there a risk of water getting into the deans connector joint and shorting it out?
Also had a question on tightening the slipper have you guys found that it responds best with it tightened down? or loosened a little?
One this I was curious about after I had a look over on the Savage XS is the battery box isn't water proof. If you ran this through water or puddles at all isn't there a risk of water getting into the deans connector joint and shorting it out?
Also had a question on tightening the slipper have you guys found that it responds best with it tightened down? or loosened a little?
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
I keep a pretty tight slipper on everything. I think my xs is backed off one turn from full in. Its not that easy to short out a deans with a little bit of water.
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
This was a good read - very helpful. Am new to this, and am in the process of accumulating cars.
Got the XS - between this thread and squirrel's videos, was able to get it dialed in pretty well.
Changed out the servo, adjusted the settings on the ESC, tightened the slipper, loc-tited the slipper and pinion, etc.
Ran it today for about 15 minutes on 3s venom lipos - 5000mah/50C, did some high speed runs on the street, and through my grass (which is really long and thick) temps on both the motor and ESC were around 140. So far so good.
It is quite a handful - but really fun on 3s. I'd want to be in a field or bigger parking lot to run full speed on the pavement though.
One other part needed loc-tite that I don't think anyone mentioned. The little screw that holds the cup joint in place fell out while I was running it. Luckily it was still inside the car.
Got the XS - between this thread and squirrel's videos, was able to get it dialed in pretty well.
Changed out the servo, adjusted the settings on the ESC, tightened the slipper, loc-tited the slipper and pinion, etc.
Ran it today for about 15 minutes on 3s venom lipos - 5000mah/50C, did some high speed runs on the street, and through my grass (which is really long and thick) temps on both the motor and ESC were around 140. So far so good.
It is quite a handful - but really fun on 3s. I'd want to be in a field or bigger parking lot to run full speed on the pavement though.
One other part needed loc-tite that I don't think anyone mentioned. The little screw that holds the cup joint in place fell out while I was running it. Luckily it was still inside the car.
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Welcome RW, thanks for posting temps. I think I've heard of one other case of the drive cup screw coming loose. I find that adding punch control on 3s does a lot to get things under control.
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This was a good read - very helpful. Am new to this, and am in the process of accumulating cars.
Got the XS - between this thread and squirrel's videos, was able to get it dialed in pretty well.
Changed outthe servo, adjusted the settings on the ESC, tightened the slipper, loc-tited the slipper and pinion, etc.
Ran it today for about 15 minutes on 3s venom lipos - 5000mah/50C, did some high speed runs on the street, and through my grass (which is really long and thick) temps on both the motor and ESC were around 140. So far so good.
It is quite a handful - but really fun on 3s. I'd want to be in a field or bigger parking lot to run full speed on the pavement though.
One other part needed loc-tite that I don't think anyone mentioned. The little screw that holds the cup joint in place fell out while I was running it. Luckily it was still inside the car.
This was a good read - very helpful. Am new to this, and am in the process of accumulating cars.
Got the XS - between this thread and squirrel's videos, was able to get it dialed in pretty well.
Changed outthe servo, adjusted the settings on the ESC, tightened the slipper, loc-tited the slipper and pinion, etc.
Ran it today for about 15 minutes on 3s venom lipos - 5000mah/50C, did some high speed runs on the street, and through my grass (which is really long and thick) temps on both the motor and ESC were around 140. So far so good.
It is quite a handful - but really fun on 3s. I'd want to be in a field or bigger parking lot to run full speed on the pavement though.
One other part needed loc-tite that I don't think anyone mentioned. The little screw that holds the cup joint in place fell out while I was running it. Luckily it was still inside the car.
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
how are the hot racing shocks holding up?...are they good for jumps?....
if you happen to break the shaft, is there anyway you can find replacements for them?....
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ORIGINAL: rokie1432
how are the hot racing shocks holding up?...are they good for jumps?....
if you happen to break the shaft, is there anyway you can find replacements for them?....
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
ORIGINAL: twinturbos
My savage has:
MMP
Hot racing shocks
Castle creations motor fan
Traxxas waterproof servo
T bone racing front bumper and wheeelie bar
Led lights
Pro line badlands tires
Traxxas turnbuckles
New clear savage xs body
My savage has:
MMP
Hot racing shocks
Castle creations motor fan
Traxxas waterproof servo
T bone racing front bumper and wheeelie bar
Led lights
Pro line badlands tires
Traxxas turnbuckles
New clear savage xs body
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
I don't think there is a breakage issue with the plastic shocks, upgrades are mostly for feel and action.
I noticed that there is a UK seller that is offering the jeep rubicon body for the XS. I need a body badly, mine is cracked all over now.
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
This one ?
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-eu-j...products/17910
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-eu-j...products/17910
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I noticed that there is a UK seller that is offering the jeep rubicon body for the XS. I need a body badly, mine is cracked all over now.
I noticed that there is a UK seller that is offering the jeep rubicon body for the XS. I need a body badly, mine is cracked all over now.
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I picked up a blur ESC for $115 shipped off of ebay last night. I can get a mamba max pro for the same price. I would prefer to run a mamba max pro in my blitz for the track and may have to pull the one from my XS in the meantime.
I sold my unused vapor pro and vektor 4000 from the XS for $115.
The XS has inspired me to eventually get an HP. I thought about converting my savage but it needs too much including differentials. I think its better to buy a flux 2350, take the ESC out for 1/10 since I need one and put the blur in there and eventually change the motor ( I do have the HP motor in my truggy). I can keep my nitro and move my mods over to the flux eventually (then sell my last nitro?!).
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
That link is for the regular sized savage. The seller I saw was on ebay and they advertised with the stock HPI photo with a red paint job.
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This one ?
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-eu-j...products/17910
This one ?
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-eu-j...products/17910
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I noticed that there is a UK seller that is offering the jeep rubicon body for the XS. I need a body badly, mine is cracked all over now.
I noticed that there is a UK seller that is offering the jeep rubicon body for the XS. I need a body badly, mine is cracked all over now.
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Yeap you're right but the UK seller you found ships outside UK ?
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That link is for the regular sized savage. The seller I saw was on ebay and they advertised with the stock HPI photo with a red paint job.
That link is for the regular sized savage. The seller I saw was on ebay and they advertised with the stock HPI photo with a red paint job.
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I don't think there is a breakage issue with the plastic shocks, upgrades are mostly for feel and action.
I don't think there is a breakage issue with the plastic shocks, upgrades are mostly for feel and action.
I noticed that there is a UK seller that is offering the jeep rubicon body for the XS. I need a body badly, mine is cracked all over now.
http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/106704/
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...6704&search=Go
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
The part numbers don't match, I think the tower body is for 1/8 scale.
I am putting in a christmas gift order at tower. Their non RC sites, like the science one, are a good place for gifts for kids of all ages.
Last year I got a bigTower coupon after new years that was bigger than the normal coupons. I don't know how often it comes but I was hoping to use one for a big purchase in the new year (ie. 2350). Does anyone know about these coupons and how often they come?
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I copied HPI's part# from HPI's site for the Rubicon body and searched that part# on towers website and what I linked is what I came up with.
This is the 1/8 Scale body http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGTE7&P=7 see theprice differnce.
This is the 1/8 Scale body http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGTE7&P=7 see theprice differnce.
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The part numbers don't match, I think the tower body is for 1/8 scale.
The part numbers don't match, I think the tower body is for 1/8 scale.
I am putting in a christmas gift order at tower. Their non RC sites, like the science one, are a good place for gifts for kids of all ages.
Last year I got a bigTower coupon after new years that was bigger than the normal coupons. I don't know how often it comes but I was hoping to use one for a big purchase in the new year (ie. 2350). Does anyone know about these coupons and how often they come?