Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
09-01-2011, 07:52 AM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
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Ok, so I'm trying to figure out which lipos will work for it, considering the battery box is 143mmx47mmx31mm
As far as 2s lipos, almost all of the standard 2s lipos will work, even 2s race hardcase packs that use bullet plugs in the case itself, as long as you use 90 degree bullet plugs.
Here's a nice Turnigy 6000mah 2s 25c hardcase lipo 132x45x29mm $27: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=19169
For 3s, I've been looking on HK to see what will work. I've come up with these:
Turnigy 3s 30c 3600mah lipo 137x42x22mm $26: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dproduct=14966
Zippy 3s 30c 4000mah harcase lipo 137x47x32mm $29 (I'm really interested if we could get this one too fit, best specs I've found so far and hardcase): http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dproduct=16769
20c Version too $27: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dproduct=16767
Zippy 3s 30c 5000mah hardcase lipo 137x46x32mm $37(Even better? 5000mah?! Maybe a typo on the dimensions, but i would go to some lengths to make this fit.) http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=16770
20c version $31: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=16768
I coming from my knowledge of 1/8 e buggy (racing) the 3s won't need as high a c rating as the 2s. I'm willing to bet 20c will be fine for 3s and 30c for 2s.
IMO, I want this thing to do standing backflips and be really torquey. That's what made my Flux and MERV so much fun. I also doubt temps will be a problem, considering it's a 4 pole and it has 1/10 electronics for a smaller truck.
As far as upgrades, I plan on picking up some Blitz ESE Shocks for it, those things were the best 1/10 shocks I have ever used. Super smooth, easy to build, and they didn't leak. Aluminum shock bodies, caps, adjusters, and tini shafts. I'm also going to pick up some sway bars (made a big difference on the flux), a Traxxas 2075 waterproof servo on ebay for $15, and some 2.2 st wheels with Proline Masher 2.2 tires and Proline Badlands 2.2 tires.
As far as wheels, I'm trying to figure out if any st wheels have offset to the to make it more stable. I'm sure it will have all the turning it needs regardless. Anyone know if some wheels have more offset than others?
Ok, so I'm trying to figure out which lipos will work for it, considering the battery box is 143mmx47mmx31mm
As far as 2s lipos, almost all of the standard 2s lipos will work, even 2s race hardcase packs that use bullet plugs in the case itself, as long as you use 90 degree bullet plugs.
Here's a nice Turnigy 6000mah 2s 25c hardcase lipo 132x45x29mm $27: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=19169
For 3s, I've been looking on HK to see what will work. I've come up with these:
Turnigy 3s 30c 3600mah lipo 137x42x22mm $26: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dproduct=14966
Zippy 3s 30c 4000mah harcase lipo 137x47x32mm $29 (I'm really interested if we could get this one too fit, best specs I've found so far and hardcase): http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dproduct=16769
20c Version too $27: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dproduct=16767
Zippy 3s 30c 5000mah hardcase lipo 137x46x32mm $37(Even better? 5000mah?! Maybe a typo on the dimensions, but i would go to some lengths to make this fit.) http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=16770
20c version $31: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=16768
I coming from my knowledge of 1/8 e buggy (racing) the 3s won't need as high a c rating as the 2s. I'm willing to bet 20c will be fine for 3s and 30c for 2s.
IMO, I want this thing to do standing backflips and be really torquey. That's what made my Flux and MERV so much fun. I also doubt temps will be a problem, considering it's a 4 pole and it has 1/10 electronics for a smaller truck.
As far as upgrades, I plan on picking up some Blitz ESE Shocks for it, those things were the best 1/10 shocks I have ever used. Super smooth, easy to build, and they didn't leak. Aluminum shock bodies, caps, adjusters, and tini shafts. I'm also going to pick up some sway bars (made a big difference on the flux), a Traxxas 2075 waterproof servo on ebay for $15, and some 2.2 st wheels with Proline Masher 2.2 tires and Proline Badlands 2.2 tires.
As far as wheels, I'm trying to figure out if any st wheels have offset to the to make it more stable. I'm sure it will have all the turning it needs regardless. Anyone know if some wheels have more offset than others?
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
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Think this lipo will fit? [link=http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/__14083__ZIPPY_Flightmax_5000mAh_3S1P_20C_hardcase _pack.html]LOOKIE[/link]
its 1mm thicker then the specs...
Think this lipo will fit? [link=http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/__14083__ZIPPY_Flightmax_5000mAh_3S1P_20C_hardcase _pack.html]LOOKIE[/link]
its 1mm thicker then the specs...
09-01-2011, 07:56 AM
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I think all the 20pcs that came to the hobby shop were defected.
I think all the 20pcs that came to the hobby shop were defected.
09-01-2011, 09:49 AM
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I think all the 20pcs that came to the hobby shop were defected.
I think all the 20pcs that came to the hobby shop were defected.
09-01-2011, 11:24 AM
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What is it with the random posts on this forum from people with one post?
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I think all the 20pcs that came to the hobby shop were defected.
I think all the 20pcs that came to the hobby shop were defected.
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What's with all these companies claiming these high speeds and can't back it up. Don't advertise it if the cars engine can't handle the heat. just for a few more sale's , they loose out replacing more motors and esc's due to this.
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Amainhobbies shows delivery date as 9-12 now... Bummer! Wonder why they got em in Canada already?
Amainhobbies shows delivery date as 9-12 now... Bummer! Wonder why they got em in Canada already?
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Anybody plannen on throwen different wheels and tires on there's and if so which one's ? I was possibly thin ken of going with pro lines new 12mm 2.8 trenchers but they may be to big and heavy.
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
ORIGINAL: JUSTPASSEDU
Ok what does a picture of the box do for us?
Ok what does a picture of the box do for us?
09-02-2011, 10:28 AM
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Ok what does a picture of the box do for us?
Ok what does a picture of the box do for us?
09-02-2011, 11:00 AM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
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I must say I don't run 10th scale at the moment I did for years but when I did I really liked the castle 2 pole motors so I am excited to try a 4pole. I guess I am safe being it's a 4pole going up a few teeth on the pinion. Only thing I can say from what I read about the xs so far that I don't like is the battery tray , seems I may not be able to use allot of my packs and I heard the shocks are plastic. I had 4 slash 4x4s in the past few months , one stock and a few with a mamba monster and 2650kv castle motor and 2200kv , this is going to be my replacement for those and I really hope it handles better or at least aswell. I luved them but I just needed a change , I usually switch my rides up every few months and always hang on to my really expensive cars. Anyone have a few more pics?I want to swap for the mm pro also but the only problem is I wanna beat this rig , take it in the snow , rain , mud ect and the pro is not waterproof. Only other system that is , is the vxl's by traxxas and I hated those .
I must say I don't run 10th scale at the moment I did for years but when I did I really liked the castle 2 pole motors so I am excited to try a 4pole. I guess I am safe being it's a 4pole going up a few teeth on the pinion. Only thing I can say from what I read about the xs so far that I don't like is the battery tray , seems I may not be able to use allot of my packs and I heard the shocks are plastic. I had 4 slash 4x4s in the past few months , one stock and a few with a mamba monster and 2650kv castle motor and 2200kv , this is going to be my replacement for those and I really hope it handles better or at least aswell. I luved them but I just needed a change , I usually switch my rides up every few months and always hang on to my really expensive cars. Anyone have a few more pics?I want to swap for the mm pro also but the only problem is I wanna beat this rig , take it in the snow , rain , mud ect and the pro is not waterproof. Only other system that is , is the vxl's by traxxas and I hated those .
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