Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
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Good find T9. I would have bought the kit if it was available since without electronics its would be selling the best part of the truck with what looks like cool shocks. I had mine out for the first time since before christmas tonight and all is well. I have a new slipper and the HR center cups in it now.
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
More info on the XS SS...set for EU release...
[link=http://www.hpieurope.com/kit-info.php?lang=en&partNo=107821]Savage XS SS[/link]
Universal DriveShafts
Adjustable Turnbuckles
E Clip Eliminators
Aluminum Adjustable Shocks
...again with the DANG comment...
[link=http://www.hpieurope.com/kit-info.php?lang=en&partNo=107821]Savage XS SS[/link]
Universal DriveShafts
Adjustable Turnbuckles
E Clip Eliminators
Aluminum Adjustable Shocks
...again with the DANG comment...
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http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59505764/Photo%20Feb%2002%2C%208%2039%2011.jpg
sorry about the temper tantrum i had yesterday. but today is a new day and i am feeling much better. anyhow for right now i made a new pad out of some pressed cardboard until the one comes from HPI. now i just need to find some shims for the rear diff.. anyone know how much shimming i should do?
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ORIGINAL: Rustproofcorn
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59505764/Photo%20Feb%2002%2C%208%2039%2011.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59505764/Photo%20Feb%2002%2C%208%2039%2011.jpg
sorry about the temper tantrum i had yesterday. but today is a new day and i am feeling much better. anyhow for right now i made a new pad out of some pressed cardboard until the one comes from HPI. now i just need to find some shims for the rear diff.. anyone know how much shimming i should do?
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http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59505764/Photo%20Feb%2002%2C%208%2039%2011.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59505764/Photo%20Feb%2002%2C%208%2039%2011.jpg
sorry about the temper tantrum i had yesterday. but today is a new day and i am feeling much better. anyhow for right now i made a new pad out of some pressed cardboard until the one comes from HPI. now i just need to find some shims for the rear diff.. anyone know how much shimming i should do?
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ORIGINAL: ThunderbirdJunkie
Use the shims that are already there, and move one from the diff cup side and just move it to the ring gear side.
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http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59505764/Photo%20Feb%2002%2C%208%2039%2011.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59505764/Photo%20Feb%2002%2C%208%2039%2011.jpg
sorry about the tempertantrumi had yesterday. but today is a new day and i am feeling much better. anyhow for right now i made a new pad out of some pressed cardboarduntilthe one comes from HPI. now i just need to find some shims for the rear diff.. anyone know how much shimming i should do?
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you know what i think is happening. i think when i put the 3 shims on the front diff it made it to where the bevel gear is touching the diff. gonna take out a shim and see what happends. the rear diff with the pre installed shim actually looks pretty good. i can push the bevel gear all the way in and it mesh's good with the diff.
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How come i hear of people having so much bad luck with the flux xs, and others are doing just fine with theirs? im about to purchase this and i dont want to have a pos. ill prob be ordering mine within 2 weeks or so.
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i think alot of my problems are self cause because i am a newb. if you have any experience at all you should be fine.
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Ipersonally like the little truck. Ihave had some problems with it but Ithink it all in all could be chalked up to wear and tear. Imust be one of the lucky ones Igues Ihave had no problems with the esc
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
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http://youtu.be/uh0upr2QA_w
http://youtu.be/uh0upr2QA_w
hope this is how you post a youtube video. this is whats happening.
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i cant figure out how to put a youtube video on here
i cant figure out how to put a youtube video on here
You copy the link to the youtube video and then when you go to post there is a button that says youtube click that and it does this
[youtube][/youtube]
then you past your link between them
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How come i hear of people having so much bad luck with the flux xs, and others are doing just fine with theirs? im about to purchase this and i dont want to have a pos. ill prob be ordering mine within 2 weeks or so.
How come i hear of people having so much bad luck with the flux xs, and others are doing just fine with theirs? im about to purchase this and i dont want to have a pos. ill prob be ordering mine within 2 weeks or so.
You've been following the thread for a while....It really seems to come down to complete luck in some cases and/or preventive actions in other cases...
Drive cups, Antenna Wires, Steering Servos, ESCs, Motor's, DogBones, Loose Pinions, etc...
If you are not willing to take the chance....or are ready to replace some of the known deficient parts....Then the XS is not the right choice for you.
It comes down to a choice that you have to make...
I chose to replace the steering servo, motor, gear down, and go through the entire truck before it ever had power to it...I have had my truck since September '11 on 2S and 3S...with no significant issues. No, I don't beat the crap out of my toys but, I do run them hard enough.
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You've been following the thread for a while....It really seems to come down to complete luck in some cases and/or preventive actions in other cases...
Drive cups, Antenna Wires, Steering Servos, ESCs, Motor's, DogBones, Loose Pinions, etc...
If you are not willing to take the chance....or are ready to replace some of the known deficient parts....Then the XS is not the right choice for you.
It comes down to a choice that you have to make...
I chose to replace the steering servo, motor, gear down, and go through the entire truck before it ever had power to it...I have had my truck since September '11 on 2S and 3S...with no significant issues. No, I don't beat the crap out of my toys but, I do run them hard enough.
ORIGINAL: cumminspower5.9
How come i hear of people having so much bad luck with the flux xs, and others are doing just fine with theirs? im about to purchase this and i dont want to have a pos. ill prob be ordering mine within 2 weeks or so.
How come i hear of people having so much bad luck with the flux xs, and others are doing just fine with theirs? im about to purchase this and i dont want to have a pos. ill prob be ordering mine within 2 weeks or so.
You've been following the thread for a while....It really seems to come down to complete luck in some cases and/or preventive actions in other cases...
Drive cups, Antenna Wires, Steering Servos, ESCs, Motor's, DogBones, Loose Pinions, etc...
If you are not willing to take the chance....or are ready to replace some of the known deficient parts....Then the XS is not the right choice for you.
It comes down to a choice that you have to make...
I chose to replace the steering servo, motor, gear down, and go through the entire truck before it ever had power to it...I have had my truck since September '11 on 2S and 3S...with no significant issues. No, I don't beat the crap out of my toys but, I do run them hard enough.