Modsledd

Just bought an XL, in the process of breaking it in.... What mods should i do to this thing.... Money isn't an issue.... I already upgraded radio to Spektrum DX3S, HPI Big Bore Shocks, Fioroni Slider Clutch, and changed out the steering servo to a 333 in/oz Hitec Servo, so whats next.... Maybe engine, arms? You tell me what you would do....

Foxtrap

If Money isn't an issue and you are looking for some real performance upgrades...

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Stephen.


Sorry....I don't know where this came from....one of those days....I can never really resist the "Money isn't an issue" comment.
Sounds like you are on the right track.....from what I've learned....just keep at it till that 5.9 eventually blows up and then upgrade the motor

If you are happy with the trucks performance...then there is no need to do anything.....if there is an area that is lacking...then thet area needs work/mods.....I take this advice from working on VW's....where power is always needed ...but the handling is nailed to a tree.

sounds like you have no problems steering....with that 333 oz servo!!!

BudBud

I would put exhaust on it, best bang for the bucks and then run it like I stole it! We all treat them different and have different styles of driving, until you start breaking something, life is good, even better when you fix it. [8D] The local RC Rabbi works much cheaper here in Kansas..... Glen

Modsledd

LOL.... I put that in there cuz I wanted to know what the best mods were.... I don't want to spend money foolishly but if there were a 400 dollar engine that you recommended I would probably go buy it... that's what I meant.... As far as a pipe which do you recommend?

ezl_oo

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I just bought me a Dynamite 086 for my Savage XL.

MadManAndrew

[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8229971/mpage_4/key_mod%2Cupgrade%2Cthread/tm.htm]Whoa!Look!There's a search function![/link]

BudBud

If you are willing to work with it, a Picco pull start 28 is the biggest bang for the bucks. I really want to try one of the new Nosrram, SH, or LRP 30s... which for somebody new to nitro, is probably the best buy. The Piccos can be tough to get broken in, although the later ones do not seem to have the issues.

On the pipe, I like the 086 and if you put it on your XL, when that 5.9 goes south or you want more power, you already have the best of the Picco exhaust. Running, I cannot tell any difference between the Dynamite and Ofna 086 pipes. Dynamite makes a hard coated pipe that is easy to clean, but lacks the flashy looks of Ofna's polished 086. Glen

Mr snuggles

a must for the xl is aluminum c-hub and uprights as the xl plastic ones are not strong enough

then get hellfire front upper arms ( it must be the front as the rear ones have longer turnbuckle )

the hellfire arms are a direct replacement for the thin and weak tierods that are standard on the xl

here is a picture that shows how much beefier the new tierods are

Modsledd

I hear ya, I broke an upright already..... What do you think of the new RT .28 RB Concepts Engine?

PrjctStrtFrce

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How the hell do you guys break the c-hubs? I've had my truck run into a dumpster at about 3/4 speed and nothing happened to it, as well as many cartwheels on solid ground with no damage. IF/when something were to break, then I would rather buy the cheap priced plastic stuff instead of the expensive aluminum stuff. .02

Get yourself a modded Picco along with some different gearing and you should be well on your way. Put some real oil in your differentials and shocks as well.

Mr snuggles

this is the second truck these aluminums are in and they have seen allot of bashing

yet there is no wear or anything out of shape. i have broken allot of lower arms while using these and no damage to them at all

and no the aluminum c hub and upright are not the reason for arms breaking. dumpsters and curbs are. plus a lightpost a sign post a huge boulder etc etc

Modsledd

Where do I get these hubs and uprights? Who makes them? I broke my upright by landing on the rear tire from a big drop.... Engine, u say get a modded picco, ok which modder do i go with?

MadManAndrew

You can mod it yourself going along with [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5226191/tm.htm]this[/link], or, maybe [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/community/profile.cfm?memid=101479&section=profile&forum=1]Supertib[/link] will do you one...

Mr snuggles

mine are hpi aluminum