Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
10-22-2011, 03:23 PM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
The velenions are far from being a top contender in the esc market but being the 1st waterproof esc for 10th scale , they are not that bad. They did have there problems when they 1st came out but this new hpi/castle esc is much worse at the moment than the velenions. The velenions as of right now handle heat way better. I personally don't run one anymore nor the hpi esc. For now I'll stick with my mmm & mmp.
10-22-2011, 03:36 PM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
FINALLY got to run my second hand Flux XS today for the first time.
I was running on a Gens Ace 5000mah 2s 40C.
Before I ran it I checked out the antenna thing and saw that it was very close to the drive shaft. I just took off the antenna tube cap, pulled the wire tight and put the cap back on so I didn't have to worry about a loose wire.
I was very surprised at how well she ran. VERY FAST on 2s. Definitely could not run on full throttle for long without losing control. This truck definitely does not need 3s unless your trying to set a speed record on straight runs. Motor, esc and battery were barely warm. I must say it was a HOOT!!
I was driving in a fairly small space, can't wait to open her up in a larger space.
I was running on a Gens Ace 5000mah 2s 40C.
Before I ran it I checked out the antenna thing and saw that it was very close to the drive shaft. I just took off the antenna tube cap, pulled the wire tight and put the cap back on so I didn't have to worry about a loose wire.
I was very surprised at how well she ran. VERY FAST on 2s. Definitely could not run on full throttle for long without losing control. This truck definitely does not need 3s unless your trying to set a speed record on straight runs. Motor, esc and battery were barely warm. I must say it was a HOOT!!
I was driving in a fairly small space, can't wait to open her up in a larger space.
10-22-2011, 04:31 PM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
I finally got my savage flux xs today. I am a little dissapointed. It burnt the speed control in 10 minutes! I am using a 5000mah 3s 25c onyx. Should i go down to a 2s? Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated!
10-22-2011, 04:36 PM
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I finally got my savage flux xs today. I am a little dissapointed. It burnt the speed control in 10 minutes! I am using a 5000mah 3s 25c onyx. Should i go down to a 2s? Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated!
I finally got my savage flux xs today. I am a little dissapointed. It burnt the speed control in 10 minutes! I am using a 5000mah 3s 25c onyx. Should i go down to a 2s? Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated!
10-22-2011, 04:46 PM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Finally got my XS back out after putting the rear diff back together with the parts HPI sent under warranty. Ran it on 3S on an asphalt parking lot after toning down the ESC quite a bit as mentioned in some earlier posts and I can't believe how much power this thing has, it is doing standing backflips and then some!
I checked the motor and ESC afer a couple minutes and they wer both at about 110 so I beat on it for a bit until I heard a clicking sound coming from the front diff. At that point the ESC was at about 140 and the motor at 180 (little hot for my comfort). Took the front diff apart and here is what I found. I'm guessing HPI will come out with HD ring gears after a bit which don't have the recesses on the back which look like a huge weak spot (like MT2 HD gears and Savage gears).
I checked the motor and ESC afer a couple minutes and they wer both at about 110 so I beat on it for a bit until I heard a clicking sound coming from the front diff. At that point the ESC was at about 140 and the motor at 180 (little hot for my comfort). Took the front diff apart and here is what I found. I'm guessing HPI will come out with HD ring gears after a bit which don't have the recesses on the back which look like a huge weak spot (like MT2 HD gears and Savage gears).
10-22-2011, 05:41 PM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Sbird,
I know it's a little late now, but always read the threads first. You can't trust most guys at your LHS. They just want to sell stuff.
I know it's a little late now, but always read the threads first. You can't trust most guys at your LHS. They just want to sell stuff.
10-22-2011, 05:49 PM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
guess so! learned my lesson! will a 2s be reliable on the speed control? I am thinking about getting a mamba max pro esc as a replacement that way i can run until the replacement comes from hpi.
10-22-2011, 05:54 PM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
3s is fine, don't always believe what you read in a thread.
I think the overloading idea came from f5's amperage data but then we were all assuming it was an SV2 that had a (assumed) limit of 100 amps. If it is a different creation, be it a disguised mamba max pro or something inspired by it instead, then we can't assume anything from the load data other than the truck is a pig on current under a heavy load. Remember its called the Vapor Pro to distinguish it from the Vapor and it may be more than the case that is different.
10-22-2011, 05:56 PM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
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guess so! learned my lesson! will a 2s be reliable on the speed control? I am thinking about getting a mamba max pro esc as a replacement that way i can run until the replacement comes from hpi.
guess so! learned my lesson! will a 2s be reliable on the speed control? I am thinking about getting a mamba max pro esc as a replacement that way i can run until the replacement comes from hpi.
10-22-2011, 06:00 PM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
When i went back to the lhs they felt bad for me and put in a used vlx3 so i could run it and it lasted about 2 laps down the block and poof out came a cloud of smoke. I am just trying to find a setup that will be reliable and durable. It was almost to fast with the 3s. very hard to control and i have been playing with these for about 20 years so i know how to drive. Granted the technology is changing very often but i would scrifice a little speed for reliability. Just wondering is a 2s and a mama pro would work better for the heat issue.
10-22-2011, 06:05 PM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
I am just concerned about putting another $130 esc in it and having it go up in a puff of smoke too. I already have 2s packs so i am set there.
10-22-2011, 07:13 PM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
There is no heat issue that I know of. I run a mamba max pro and SCT motor and its been great. I would go with the stock setup and if it goes get it replaced. Remember there are still a bunch of people running these without problems.
10-22-2011, 07:38 PM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Ok, my XS just arrived and I want to order 2s batteries. What should I get? I am too lazy to fish through 54 pages and I would like to place an order ASAP. Thanks
10-23-2011, 06:57 AM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Time for an update,
Have approx 100 batteries through the XS (modified) and she's holding up fairly well. I am on my second set of drive cups (yanked from XS #1) and finally broke one yesterday. In a rush to replace it I scoured the HPI parts at work and found A549 axle that could work with some finessing.
In order to use the A549 axles you need to drill the drive hexes out with a .196" drill bit or #9 and use the stock drive pin. While it was apart I changed the bearings to Traxxas #5116 sealed bearings.
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Have approx 100 batteries through the XS (modified) and she's holding up fairly well. I am on my second set of drive cups (yanked from XS #1) and finally broke one yesterday. In a rush to replace it I scoured the HPI parts at work and found A549 axle that could work with some finessing.
In order to use the A549 axles you need to drill the drive hexes out with a .196" drill bit or #9 and use the stock drive pin. While it was apart I changed the bearings to Traxxas #5116 sealed bearings.
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10-23-2011, 02:15 PM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Got a chance to paint my Ford body today. Turned out OK... Also, was able to fit a traxxas wheelie bar to the xs...NICE! Sick of waiting for HPI...
10-24-2011, 11:31 AM
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Got a chance to paint my Ford body today. Turned out OK... Also, was able to fit a traxxas wheelie bar to the xs...NICE! Sick of waiting for HPI...
Got a chance to paint my Ford body today. Turned out OK... Also, was able to fit a traxxas wheelie bar to the xs...NICE! Sick of waiting for HPI...
10-24-2011, 11:38 AM
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
T9....Here's pics of the wheelie bar.
Used the stock mounting locations for the trx bar...fixed it to the back skid plate
removed the bumper and used 2 zip ties to the bumper support.
Not a super clean job....but effective.
Used the stock mounting locations for the trx bar...fixed it to the back skid plate
removed the bumper and used 2 zip ties to the bumper support.
Not a super clean job....but effective.
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
thanks paba60 for the pics....
would you be able to provide more pics showing the underside of the truck where you attach the wheelie bar to the skid plate?...
more pics will be great...am trying to make the mod myself too....
thanks in advance for the help....
cheers!