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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/12/2012 8:44 PM   
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So... I'm no longer impressed with the HR cups. After a few short runs, say 15 minutes, the cups on the back side of tranny sheared right in half. The stock ones didn't even do that after like 20 runs,which included some 3s action. The HR cups never even seen 3s.
 


My HR cup just broke in half when I put the set screw in.  Tightened the screw, heard a snap, and sure enough, clean break just like your picture.




Do they offer some kind of warranty? the edges of my front one chipped after literally 2 minutes run. Just wondering who should I call.

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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/12/2012 8:55 PM   
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/12/2012 9:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am going to take mine apart tonight and check it out.  I assume this means that the spur and slipper are tighter with the extra spacer?  I found the slipper to be pretty loose and tightened it up a lot from where it says to and still blew a set of pads in 20 or so packs (a lot of 3s though...).

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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/12/2012 9:58 PM   
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/12/2012 11:02 PM   
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As you can see, that spacer is pressed against a metal pin. IF your slipper is loose, it will grind itself against that pin. I believe putting a washer in there will help some. BUT, the biggest help is to make sure your slipper nut is NOT loose.

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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/13/2012 12:35 AM   
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So... I'm no longer impressed with the HR cups. After a few short runs, say 15 minutes, the cups on the back side of tranny sheared right in half. The stock ones didn't even do that after like 20 runs,which included some 3s action. The HR cups never even seen 3s.
 


My HR cup just broke in half when I put the set screw in.  Tightened the screw, heard a snap, and sure enough, clean break just like your picture.




Man that sucks, but it makes me feel better that its just not my bad luck. They will not be getting another dime of my money.



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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/13/2012 12:40 AM   
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So... I'm no longer impressed with the HR cups. After a few short runs, say 15 minutes, the cups on the back side of tranny sheared right in half. The stock ones didn't even do that after like 20 runs,which included some 3s action. The HR cups never even seen 3s.
 


My HR cup just broke in half when I put the set screw in.  Tightened the screw, heard a snap, and sure enough, clean break just like your picture.




Do they offer some kind of warranty? the edges of my front one chipped after literally 2 minutes run. Just wondering who should I call.


I am wondering this as well. They have an email address on their site: help@hot-racing.com

It may be of some service.



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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/13/2012 7:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		its the 105308 spacer its right next to the z203 pin on the backside of the slipper hub..my spacer melted and i had to order the part again..but when you order the replacement part and type in 105308...it comes with the whole transmission case with other plastic parts for $8 bucks..worth it but hopefully adding the metal washer helps a little..and a little loc-tite in the slipper nut would help more..when it melted i thought my slipper nut was just loose and the truck wouldnt move..after i took apart the transmission i saw it melted..so i ordered a new spacer

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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/13/2012 12:07 PM   
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/13/2012 7:00 PM   
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ordered my XS last night! gonna tighten everything up once it comes in so hopefully the spacer wont melt on me immediately. if it does ill figure out some solution for it


It wont melt. Mine melted due to speed runs that i did with a very loose slipper clutch. After the runs, my slipper clutch was smoking, i literally saw smoke coming out of the gear box LOL.

So, if you notice that your car does not pull as hard, STOP immediately and check your slipper clutch and you should be fine for a long time.

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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/13/2012 11:10 PM   
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So... I'm no longer impressed with the HR cups. After a few short runs, say 15 minutes, the cups on the back side of tranny sheared right in half. The stock ones didn't even do that after like 20 runs,which included some 3s action. The HR cups never even seen 3s.
 


My HR cup just broke in half when I put the set screw in.  Tightened the screw, heard a snap, and sure enough, clean break just like your picture.




Do they offer some kind of warranty? the edges of my front one chipped after literally 2 minutes run. Just wondering who should I call.


I am wondering this as well. They have an email address on their site: help@hot-racing.com

It may be of some service.




I had ahardened gearset for my Jato and one of the gears come apart prematurely.  I sent Hot Racing literally about a dozen e-mails to that address and never heard anything from them.


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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/14/2012 2:53 AM   
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So... I'm no longer impressed with the HR cups. After a few short runs, say 15 minutes, the cups on the back side of tranny sheared right in half. The stock ones didn't even do that after like 20 runs,which included some 3s action. The HR cups never even seen 3s.
 


My HR cup just broke in half when I put the set screw in.  Tightened the screw, heard a snap, and sure enough, clean break just like your picture.




Do they offer some kind of warranty? the edges of my front one chipped after literally 2 minutes run. Just wondering who should I call.


I am wondering this as well. They have an email address on their site: help@hot-racing.com

It may be of some service.




I had ahardened gearset for my Jato and one of the gears come apart prematurely.  I sent Hot Racing literally about a dozen e-mails to that address and never heard anything from them.



Nice, sounds like a real standup company. I'll take my chances with stock parts from now on, until more aftermarket parts are available from other companies.



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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/14/2012 7:07 PM   
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New HR rear uprights seem pretty strong too.

I did shim up the rear A-arms and uprights and that took out a lot of play. I used washer part # Z224. Definitely worth it  and makes it just a bit more solid, highly recommend it!


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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/15/2012 9:44 AM   
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Status: offline 		I'm new here, and I just got back into driving RC cars since the 80's. I've been reading through these posts and can see there is clearly a problem with the ESCs on the Savage XS. I bought mine from a local Hobby store here, and when running on a 3S, mine went up in smoke before I even took it out of the house. HPI replaced the whole truck since it even melted parts of the frame. I ran my replacement truck on a 3S for about 20 minutes and it went up in smoke again. Now I have to wait 'till Monday to get this thing replaced again. I don't understand how they can advertize this as being 3S capable...


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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/15/2012 6:43 PM   
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I'm new here, and I just got back into driving RC cars since the 80's. I've been reading through these posts and can see there is clearly a problem with the ESCs on the Savage XS. I bought mine from a local Hobby store here, and when running on a 3C, mine went up in smoke before I even took it out of the house. HPI replaced the whole truck since it even melted parts of the frame. I ran my replacement truck on a 3C for about 20 minutes and it went up in smoke again. Now I have to wait 'till Monday to get this thing replaced again. I don't understand how they can advertize this as being 3C capable...



Sorry about the bad luck.  I've been running 3s with stock gearing and no issues at all.



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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/16/2012 3:21 PM   
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i'm new on this site . but i love it

I'm so confused . What should i do ? i have only 500$ for Brushless Offroad truck choice .

Than i see HPI's new truck '' Savage XS Flux '' . My first impression is '' Wow , hell yeah '' But size matters .

Is it worth it or i must think about another truck ?

I'm Thankful for your help guys . i am waiting for advices . .



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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/16/2012 4:04 PM  1 votes
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/16/2012 4:06 PM   
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/16/2012 11:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		Rob thanks for advices .Others ?

Anyone really happy with Savage XS Flux ? without any problems ; burning ESC's , broken parts ?

i can't buy 1/8 Savage Flux . Because it is too expensive and i think it isn't worth it 700$ .

i have only 500$ , what should i do guys ? Will i buy Savage XS ? Please help me .

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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/16/2012 11:21 PM   
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Status: offline 		I'm really happy with it. Just needs a few tweaks out of the box but has been solid for me. Nothing burning up, I may have gotten the later batch they sent out with some of those problems fixed.

Breaking parts is just part of the deal, with any rc IMO. The parts will come so don't go too crazy bashing it just yet. But I feel it's a strong little truck and just about the right size. I'm no pro and still somewhat new, but if I can handle it, anyone can.

A LHS thinks I'm stupid for buying HPI in general, but I'm not a traxxas fan. Because traxxas trucks seem prone to breaking, and people need to buy replacements (this is just my opinion), so they are buying parts, which equals more money for the owner.

Out of the box I like HPI much better. Just one guy's opinion.  Don't let the horror stories scare you off.

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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/17/2012 1:05 AM   
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Rob thanks for advices .Others ?

Anyone really happy with Savage XS Flux ? without any problems ; burning ESC's , broken parts ?

i can't buy 1/8 Savage Flux . Because it is too expensive and i think it isn't worth it 700$ .

i have only 500$ , what should i do guys ? Will i buy Savage XS ? Please help me .

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I am very happy with my xs and would recommend it to anyone, I have had mine since sept and I have about 40 packs on it. I have only broken 2 shock bottoms and a drive cup in that time. I did swap out the esc after about 10 packs but there was nothing wrong with it i just wanted a better one in there. I have owned pretty much every 1/10 traxxas vehicle and hpi is way better in my opinion I have had my flux HP for over a year and have only had to replace a gear in the tranny.

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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/17/2012 2:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		Its a great truck if you swap out the ESC.   The chassis is very solid.  The local hobby shop had three of the four they sold have ESCs die and the one of my friends melted as well.  Any other XS I know of are in here and the percentage of good ESCs out of the box hasn't been encouraging.  Mine was sold and it is apparently still working.

I'm not saying don't buy it but there is at least a reasonable chance you will be frustrated with a smoking ESC.  Buy the mmax pro and you are up to 500 with a battery.  If you can hold out for an HP or even a 2350 go for it, though.


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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/17/2012 1:08 PM   
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Its a great truck if you swap out the ESC.   The chassis is very solid.  The local hobby shop had three of the four they sold have ESCs die and the one of my friends melted as well.  Any other XS I know of are in here and the percentage of good ESCs out of the box hasn't been encouraging.  Mine was sold and it is apparently still working.
 
I'm not saying don't buy it but there is at least a reasonable chance you will be frustrated with a smoking ESC.  Buy the mmax pro and you are up to 500 with a battery.  If you can hold out for an HP or even a 2350 go for it, though.



in my country ( not NY ) hobbyshop's price list is ;

Traxxas X0-1 2.4 Ghz with 2 x 5000 mah 25C 3S lipo = 1090 $
Hpi Savage Flux HP 2.4 Ghz with no battery  = 900 $
Hpi Savage Xs Flux 2.4 Ghz with no battery = 400$

and i have only 600 $ cash . Maybe i can buy Flux HP or X0-1 by bank installments . if they are worth it

What should i do ? i don't want to smoking ESC . Rob , you are scared me

X0-1 is brand new and breath-taking ! ( but i dont have any pists near my home lol )

Please give me a logical advice . i'm so confused . :S

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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/17/2012 1:17 PM   
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Rob thanks for advices .Others ?

Anyone really happy with Savage XS Flux ? without any problems ; burning ESC's , broken parts ?

i can't buy 1/8 Savage Flux . Because it is too expensive and i think it isn't worth it 700$ .

i have only 500$ , what should i do guys ? Will i buy Savage XS ? Please help me .

Cheers





I am very happy with my xs and would recommend it to anyone, I have had mine since sept and I have about 40 packs on it. I have only broken 2 shock bottoms and a drive cup in that time. I did swap out the esc after about 10 packs but there was nothing wrong with it i just wanted a better one in there. I have owned pretty much every 1/10 traxxas vehicle and hpi is way better in my opinion I have had my flux HP for over a year and have only had to replace a gear in the tranny.


Dear hereticgod ; 

I see , you have got a Flux HP and XS Flux . What is your advice for me ? i tell my little confusion here .

if it is worth it i will buy Flux HP or X0-1 .

else i will buy Savage XS .

What should i do ? i have got limited money .


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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread... - 1/17/2012 2:00 PM   
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if you got little money, just buy the xs flux....

the flux HP is at least $700 - $800 to get it running.....and the X0-1 is even more expensive....for its speed, you'll not enjoy it for long before you need to spend on replacements parts from Traxxas again....

Or get a losi mini 8ight...cheaper than the xs flux


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