Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
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ORIGINAL: cumminspower5.9
I wouldn't get irritated by the truck. Parts break, it's part of the hobby. You have to remember, the stresses are far greater in this truck since a 1/10 brushless system was installed. HPI has compensated for this throughout the truck, but you can only make things so durable. I have only split one drive cup as well. If you read the manual, it says to repair any worn drive cups, as they may break randomly. Yours had some wear as well as mine. You could also get CVD's to get rid of the dog bone/drive cup.
ORIGINAL: mudfrog
Got the spacers in and adjusted my shocks to 1/4 - 1/2 spring. The shocks seem a lot better. Unfortunately one of the axle cups split in two so I was only able to run for about 2 minutes. I'm getting irritated by this little truck. Now to decide if I want to stock up on the stock ones or invest in some hardened steels.
Got the spacers in and adjusted my shocks to 1/4 - 1/2 spring. The shocks seem a lot better. Unfortunately one of the axle cups split in two so I was only able to run for about 2 minutes. I'm getting irritated by this little truck. Now to decide if I want to stock up on the stock ones or invest in some hardened steels.
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Well we all know the drivelines have issues. I guess its just getting lucky with which XS you get? This isn't directed at mudfrog, but there are the people that piss and moan about how an RC is crap and everything is always breaking and it won't stay running. come to find out, thos epeople have stuffed as many volts possible into it and just beat the snot out of it. In a sense, "you can only make things so durable" is kinda true.
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
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Well I will say this about my 3 XS's, they are awesome and yes there are a few issues here and there with them but what RC doesn't have issues.
Well I will say this about my 3 XS's, they are awesome and yes there are a few issues here and there with them but what RC doesn't have issues.
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of course all cars have there flaws but my point being if another company can make solid cups why not hpi. my main reason for selling my xs was the drive line problems im sure its alot like cummins said its down to luck. but with me in 10 or so packs cant remember i had my slipper go my pinion went and took my idler with it and 2 of my center cups went. all on 2s with the castle 3800kv motor and the crap stock tires and we all know have very little grip. i was very happy with the plastic strength just not the metals but in the end we all have our own opinions
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of course all cars have there flaws but my point being if another company can make solid cups why not hpi. my main reason for selling my xs was the drive line problems im sure its alot like cummins said its down to luck. but with me in 10 or so packs cant remember i had my slipper go my pinion went and took my idler with it and 2 of my center cups went. all on 2s with the castle 3800kv motor and the crap stock tires and we all know have very little grip. i was very happy with the plastic strength just not the metals but in the end we all have our own opinions
of course all cars have there flaws but my point being if another company can make solid cups why not hpi. my main reason for selling my xs was the drive line problems im sure its alot like cummins said its down to luck. but with me in 10 or so packs cant remember i had my slipper go my pinion went and took my idler with it and 2 of my center cups went. all on 2s with the castle 3800kv motor and the crap stock tires and we all know have very little grip. i was very happy with the plastic strength just not the metals but in the end we all have our own opinions
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ORIGINAL: cumminspower5.9
Well we all know the drivelines have issues. I guess its just getting lucky with which XS you get? This isn't directed at mudfrog, but there are the people that piss and moan about how an RC is crap and everything is always breaking and it won't stay running. come to find out, thos epeople have stuffed as many volts possible into it and just beat the snot out of it. In a sense, "you can only make things so durable" is kinda true.
Well we all know the drivelines have issues. I guess its just getting lucky with which XS you get? This isn't directed at mudfrog, but there are the people that piss and moan about how an RC is crap and everything is always breaking and it won't stay running. come to find out, thos epeople have stuffed as many volts possible into it and just beat the snot out of it. In a sense, "you can only make things so durable" is kinda true.
I'm building this thing to jump so I'm probably harder on it then some people, I guess I'm just used to my durability of my Savage X.
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So what wheels would I need to order for this thing. I know it includes some adapters but I want to make sure I can run what I order. I'm looking at the premounted trencher / desperado's but most of those list traxxas vehicles and there are several different wheel types.
So which should I go with?
Also what tooth gearing should I go to? They recommend lowering they gear with a larger tire.
So which should I go with?
Also what tooth gearing should I go to? They recommend lowering they gear with a larger tire.
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
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So what wheels would I need to order for this thing. I know it includes some adapters but I want to make sure I can run what I order. I'm looking at the premounted trencher / desperado's but most of those list traxxas vehicles and there are several different wheel types.
So which should I go with?
Also what tooth gearing should I go to? They recommend lowering they gear with a larger tire.
So what wheels would I need to order for this thing. I know it includes some adapters but I want to make sure I can run what I order. I'm looking at the premounted trencher / desperado's but most of those list traxxas vehicles and there are several different wheel types.
So which should I go with?
Also what tooth gearing should I go to? They recommend lowering they gear with a larger tire.
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ORIGINAL: cumminspower5.9
I have a set of HPI Monster SS rims with the Proline Badlands 2.2" tires. The black looks real nice on the truck. If you geta 2.2" tires, it will fir these rims. Oh an gearing, I would maybe go down about two teeth. I never changed my pinion, but I can say the motor does get pretty warm, but not enough to break the motor or overheat it.
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So what wheels would I need to order for this thing. I know it includes some adapters but I want to make sure I can run what I order. I'm looking at the premounted trencher / desperado's but most of those list traxxas vehicles and there are several different wheel types.
So which should I go with?
Also what tooth gearing should I go to? They recommend lowering they gear with a larger tire.
So what wheels would I need to order for this thing. I know it includes some adapters but I want to make sure I can run what I order. I'm looking at the premounted trencher / desperado's but most of those list traxxas vehicles and there are several different wheel types.
So which should I go with?
Also what tooth gearing should I go to? They recommend lowering they gear with a larger tire.
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
I have had these tires on my XS for over a year now, and they have very very little wear. I do speed runs with my XS as well. They have great all around traction, and have very minimal wear. I'm not sure on the stock pinion tooth count tho.
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Just ordered a set of the 2.2 Badlands, some wheels, 24T pinion, 60T idler gear and HR hardened axles. Hopefully this will help it out a little.
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Had to drop another $45 on this truck last night... Started taking it apart to get ready for my upgrades and found two broken drive cups and 3 bent / twisted dog bones. One of the dog bones tore the hub up so I had to order a replacement set. I'm assuming they dog bones twist / bend when the drive cups break so maybe they problem will not exist with the new HRcups.
#3417
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New parts are trickling in.. received my HR drive cups, pinion, tires, wheels and slipper pads. Just waiting on the new servo and idle gear.
The new meats..
The new meats..
#3418
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quick tip when i had my XS i got the HR cups for my center. one of my diff ones had a small hairline crack at the pin hole so do a inspect before installing. my replacement was fine but im happy i saw it before i installed it lol
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Spent a while working on the XS yesterday. Installed an Integy 24t pinion, HR 60T Idler, HR drive cups, Traxxas Servo and the 2.2 Badlands. This thing handles much much better. It will now do a standing backflip and I can pull a wheelie at just about any speed. The tires are narrow enough I can still fully open the battery door and I did not need to adjust the steering as they don't hit the battery box.
The next thing on my list is a fan for the motor.
The next thing on my list is a fan for the motor.
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
So I have read this entire thread over the last 2 weeks, and have been the proud owner of a gently used savage xs for 24 hours. Run a total of about an hour and a half of the most fun I've ever seen in a land rc Lucked up on some major ebay deals and have HR center cups, 60t spur and heat sink motor mount on the way, all of which will help with a slight overheating problem. Previous owner is sending me the receipt for the v2 flux reloaded esc he put in it last month, as on the third pack I ran it didn't beep the motor anymore. Still seems to run the car, but it will go for warranty anyway. Nothing negative to say about the truck so far, its a total beast
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Spent a while working on the XS yesterday.* Installed an Integy 24t pinion, HR 60T Idler, HR drive cups, Traxxas Servo and the 2.2 Badlands.* This thing handles much much better.* It will now do a standing backflip and I can pull a wheelie at just about any speed.* The tires are narrow enough I can still fully open the battery door and I did not need to adjust the steering as they don't hit the battery box.
The next thing on my list is a fan for the motor.
The next thing on my list is a fan for the motor.
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Are these the Badlands everyone is running? TowerHobbies.com | Pro-Line Badlands 2.2" All-Terrain Truck Front/Rear (2)
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