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Just Got A New Savage X SS Kit

Old 08-10-2011, 05:43 AM
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Default Just Got A New Savage X SS Kit

So Ijust picked up a Savage XSS kit and wanted to give a quick review and tips before you spend money. The first thing Iwill say is READTHECOMPLETEMANUAL IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST KIT. The kit is very straight forward. The diffs come already built and in the bulk head, such a time saver. Pick up your own shock fluid, the stock fluid is a little on the heavy side(personal pref) and the shocks are NOTpre built. Use a good quality stearing servo, Icant stress this enough. You will need a high tourqe servo for the throttle and brake, and make sure you put the throttle linkage on right. Everyone has there own look on a proper engine break in prossess but if you dont there is one in the included engine manual. Other than that break it in tune it and drive it like you stool it! Its an awesome truck.


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Old 08-10-2011, 08:46 AM
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Default RE: Just Got A New Savage X SS Kit

i bought one last month and im loving it
Old 08-10-2011, 02:13 PM
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Default RE: Just Got A New Savage X SS Kit

That truck needs to see some dirt.
Old 08-11-2011, 05:12 PM
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Yes it does need to get dirty!

Is anyone else having a problem with the throttle return spring falling off[]

Old 08-11-2011, 05:52 PM
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Default RE: Just Got A New Savage X SS Kit

I never heard someone complaining about it. Don't drive the truck without it. You can use an elastic hair band instead, it works fine and it is very cheap.
Old 08-11-2011, 06:02 PM
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hmm I will have to try that... Mine keeps coming off witch I found weird. I  did check and I put it on right lol
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I lost my spring, ill have to try that elastic hair band
Old 08-19-2011, 03:20 AM
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Default RE: Just Got A New Savage X SS Kit

buy a $1 clicking pen, open it, steal the spring. all done

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