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RE: Tex's first nitro MT-Savage X SS build thread - 12/26/2006 8:30:46 PM   
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Suspension and dog bone, I put a 1/10 buggy arm and dog bone for comparision.

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RE: Tex's first nitro MT-Savage X SS build thread - 12/26/2006 9:17:38 PM   
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Front and rear suspension assemblies almost complete...

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RE: Tex's first nitro MT-Savage X SS build thread - 12/26/2006 10:40:57 PM   
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A rubber cap fits into three holes in the transmission case to inspect the gears.

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RE: Tex's first nitro MT-Savage X SS build thread - 12/26/2006 10:43:32 PM   
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Dual vented disk brakes..

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RE: Tex's first nitro MT-Savage X SS build thread - 12/26/2006 10:45:57 PM   
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47T spur w/slipper clutch...

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RE: Tex's first nitro MT-Savage X SS build thread - 12/26/2006 10:49:28 PM   
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Anodize engine mount plate attached to the tranny along with billet reinforcing blocks.

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RE: Tex's first nitro MT-Savage X SS build thread - 12/26/2006 10:51:54 PM   
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Tranny mounted to the TVPs...

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RE: Tex's first nitro MT-Savage X SS build thread - 12/27/2006 4:49:37 AM   
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Servo saver looks pretty beefy, i don't think I'll have problems with this baby. Tension is adjustable.

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RE: Tex's first nitro MT-Savage X SS build thread - 12/27/2006 4:52:52 AM   
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Radio equipment module, loks kind like one of those mini submarines...

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RE: Tex's first nitro MT-Savage X SS build thread - 12/27/2006 4:55:13 AM   
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Radio module installed behind front bulkhead...

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RE: Tex's first nitro MT-Savage X SS build thread - 12/27/2006 5:05:29 AM   
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TVPs installed to the front bulkhead, the front drive shaft is also mated up to both the front diff and transmission. This thing is getting huge.

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RE: Tex's first nitro MT-Savage X SS build thread - 12/27/2006 5:08:07 AM   
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Rear bulk head attached and mated up to transmission, it's massive!

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RE: Tex's first nitro MT-Savage X SS build thread - 12/27/2006 5:09:18 AM   
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The shocks are next, I'll start on those tomorrow....all eight of them...

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RE: Tex's first nitro MT-Savage X SS build thread - 12/27/2006 9:51:41 PM   
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The shocks are next, I