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RE: Official e-savage thread - 5/2/2008 8:52:14 AM   
wizard0ne0


 

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Status: offline 		I broke a rear diff output within a month of buying mine, is this normal, I read that it happened to the guys for rc car action as well....then i ran it fwd for awhile and started breaking axles......

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RE: Official e-savage thread - 5/2/2008 4:45:39 PM   
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ORIGINAL: wizard0ne0

I broke a rear diff output within a month of buying mine, is this normal, I read that it happened to the guys for rc car action as well....then i ran it fwd for awhile and started breaking axles......


I have broken several rear axles on my E-Savage.......

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RE: Official e-savage thread - 5/2/2008 5:30:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yes, it's normal to break them out of the box. They are just about the weakest part of the drivetrain. HPI released new black ones that are much stronger, they break far less often.

As for axles, either replace them with T-maxx shafts or get CVDs.

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RE: Official e-savage thread - 5/2/2008 9:49:31 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have had diff problems and shaft problems. I bought the generis cvd's, that solved the shaft problem. And I am still looking for a good diff transfer.

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RE: Official e-savage thread - 5/11/2008 3:27:54 AM   
holm0299


 

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Status: offline 		Here's my New E-savage. I got it here on RCU on a trade. I'm VERY impressed with the raw power, even with the stock battery packs! It has fog lamps and red headlights on it too. The only other 'mod' I did was put the heat sinks from my Traxxas Villain boat on the motors. They seem to work well and just snapped right on! I'm a big fan of this truck so far.


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RE: Official e-savage thread - 5/12/2008 4:59:57 PM   
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ORIGINAL: holm0299

The only other 'mod' I did was put the heat sinks from my Traxxas Villain boat on the motors. They seem to work well and just snapped right on!



Those heat sinks are a nice addition to the stock motors. I popped a set of those on last week myself. At only $5 each and they are a nice inexpensive touch.

This weekend my project was to swap out the motor connectors with some 4mm Castle CC Bullets. I already have Deans on the battery connectors so this gives me a nice low resistance path for the electrons to get all the way from the batteries to the motors.

Of course when I took it out yesterday to see if I could discern any improvement a M3X12mm screw fell out of the steering assembly after like 1 minute…fortunately the screw is the only item that was lost. Guess I need to keep a closer eye on that assembly as it isn't particularly obvious when fasteners starts coming loose in there. Maybe I'll have time to buy a package of screws today.

Even with the stock motors this truck has enough power to make it a fun drive where I use it most. I don't see myself needing to dump a lot of money going brushless anytime soon, so just doing a little bit of optimizing here and there is all a feel like I really need to do for now. Mine is second hand as well, so it is a real nice feeling to have such a capable machine for less. I almost don't want to put too much money into this just to keep that nice warm sense of value and bang for the buck! Plus I can save money for other projects.



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RE: Official e-savage thread - 5/12/2008 5:34:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		Here's mine with a few hop-ups on it... I'm waiting for the New chassis to arrive to extend the wheelbase slightly.

The specs:
-Mamba Max
-8L Feigao Smooth Can
-Castle BEC
-JR Z590M
-Spektrum PRO Rx
-12cell - IB4200's
-HPI Baja Bug Body
-Custom Cooling Fan and Mount
-HPI Dirt Bonz on HPI Stock Rims
-Aluminum Purple Shocks


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RE: Official e-savage thread - 5/13/2008 6:55:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		Whoa I had no idea that HPI Baja Bug body was so big!

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I finally ran my truck last night after replacing the stock motor connectors with higher quality male and female CC Bullets. Truck definitely picked up a little more speed and punch. Now I wish I would have done something like measure motor temps before and after the mod to get some objective quantitative data.

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RE: Official e-savage thread - 5/13/2008 9:09:00 PM   
Wheelnut



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Status: offline 		I would suggest for anyone that is going to upgrade their connection from the motor to the esc to solder the wires from the esc directly to the motor, even if you have to solder an extension piece on. That is the way most people that own a soldering gun do it. Most on road racers will solder the leads to the battery on the battery everytime.

Nice looking ride Hunter

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RE: Official e-savage thread - 6/8/2008 12:05:40 AM   
Always Dreamin


 

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Status: offline 		Hey guys,

I was looking at the E-savage, or the E-maxx. The E-savage I like because it's cheaper, I love the nitro version, and the aluminum chassis. I don't like the tires, wheels, and I don't know much more about it. The E-maxx I like for it's cosmetics, BL ready, waterproof, and it's a legend. I am coming from a Rustler vxl/MM esc. I usually like speeds of about 35-40 mph. Not to fast, but a fun speed. I am really liking my Rustler because it never breaks, and it's a cheap car to run. I can always count on it running. Upgrades are cheap, too. I keep putting more and more money into my Rustler. By now, it's pretty nice. I just feel that it's time to step up to something bigger, and badder. I am looking for 30 mph stock, and maybe 40 mph down the road. It will have to be cheap, not so much the original truck, but it has to pretty durable. I don't want to have to run to the LHS every day for a broken part. Especially at the price of parts with bigger trucks. Thats one of the reasons I have stayed 2wd for so long.

Please, without just saying, "The E-savage owns" or "E-savage rocks mann!!!" say why...

I am looking at this truck, and want to know this -

Stock speed
What it will need to be a strong basher
Is it BL ready
How do the stock electronics hold up
Will it be stronger then a RPM Rustler vxl in stock form

Thanks,
AD/Travis

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RE: Official e-savage thread - 6/8/2008 12:27:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		concidering you put it in the e-savage thread dont you think all that most of these answers are going to be biased...

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RE: Official e-savage thread - 6/8/2008 12:40:54 AM   
Always Dreamin


 

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Status: offline 		Well, I really am trying to figure out how much each will cost.

If I posted it in the Maxx thread I would get the same thing. Plus, I didn't want to start a new thread.

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RE: Official e-savage thread - 6/8/2008 12:53:24 AM   
Takedown



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ORIGINAL: Always Dreamin

Well, I really am trying to figure out how much each will cost.

If I posted it in the Maxx thread I would get the same thing. Plus, I didn't want to start a new thread.

Its fine if you start a new thread but only if its a little different than the 100 other previous ones...

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RE: Official e-savage thread - 6/8/2008 7:40:24 AM   
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I think your questions are valid on this thread and here are my honest answers as a former e-sav owner (i would still own it but had to sell)
Stock speed just over 30 mph. I haven't raced a tock maxx vs. stock e-sav but in many threads such as e-savvs.e-maxx the majority say sav is faster. (many e-maxx owners out there with too much pride to admit maybe something is actually faster)
Stock e-sav is rock solid for durability. own it and have fun trying to break it (main differece between smaller r/c like the rustler vs. bigger r/c is weight. e-sav weighs about 8 lbs so it has a lot more thud than a rustler and it is still VERY durable)
No it is not brushless ready. Only untill recently with new traxxas realeases there really was no such concept. With a big Bl system it'll blow the diffs out of anything out there. But with saying that an aftermarket company called Kershaw designs has came out with an e-savage diff kit that makes it Very strong. I was running a brushless system in mine and never had a problem with the diff gears but it did make an output bearing explode inside the diff
Don't know about the stock electrics cuz i bought mine originally used but with all the crap i hear about the Traxxas EVX system i wouldn't worry too much about the HPI electrics (yes the e-sav stock motors are better than the Titans. i don't own an e-amxx but i'm sure no one will argue.
How can anything be as strong as an RPM Rustler?? RPM plastics are guarantted for life right? No other truck out there can touch a Rustler for toughness if you really think of it. But refer to my last point about the weight differences and you'll understand why. Save your self some $$$ buy a E-sav you'll love it dude
Peace

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