Unofficial Savage X thread...
02-25-2006, 10:19 PM
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RE: Official Savage X thread...
i've had my savage x for two days now but unable to break it in since it is blizzard conditions up here in northwestern alaska
02-26-2006, 10:13 AM
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RE: Official Savage X thread...
ran a few tanks thru the k4.6 in the savage x. what an awesome engine. snowed so i wont be doin anymore today.maybe tues. or wed.
03-09-2006, 02:59 AM
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RE: Official Savage X thread...
Anyone have a reccomendation on a servo upgrade for the X? Im not liking the braking system on it, it is not as tight as it should be and Ive heard a nice servo would help. What do you guys suggest?
03-09-2006, 08:18 PM
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RE: Official Savage X thread...
I use a Futaba 3010 on the throttle/brake and a Hitec 645 on steering. Both work great.
The brakes on this truck are great, if you have a strong enough servo to pull them.
Ron
The brakes on this truck are great, if you have a strong enough servo to pull them.
Ron
03-19-2006, 10:32 AM
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RE: Official Savage X thread...
i'm still workin on the truck, LOL.
workin 84 hours a week cuts into your playtime:| i've got a Futaba R153F RX (for my 3pm radio), an airtronics 94162 servo, THS pipe, Ofna aluminum clutch shoes, proline bowties and some neato wheels (that i like, FU abu, lol) and that's really about it.
oh, and a proline '70 F100 body, too. with a barely used mach .26 comin this week from an RCU member
*EDIT*
forgot the all important hump pack, too, LOL.
workin 84 hours a week cuts into your playtime:| i've got a Futaba R153F RX (for my 3pm radio), an airtronics 94162 servo, THS pipe, Ofna aluminum clutch shoes, proline bowties and some neato wheels (that i like, FU abu, lol) and that's really about it.
oh, and a proline '70 F100 body, too. with a barely used mach .26 comin this week from an RCU member
*EDIT*
forgot the all important hump pack, too, LOL.
03-20-2006, 12:00 PM
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RE: Official Savage X thread...
it's a good'n!
ignore the sock
It's been raining and cold and crap outside so I haven't broken it in yet or painted the new body.
ignore the sock
It's been raining and cold and crap outside so I haven't broken it in yet or painted the new body.
03-20-2006, 12:07 PM
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RE: Official Savage X thread...
Those stock bodies are friggen sweet- can't wait to see a custom painted Savage X body. CEN could sure use training from HPI on how to make a decent RTR truck body.
03-20-2006, 04:25 PM
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RE: Unofficial Savage X thread...
ORIGINAL: Dale Gribble
Guys, there are like 5 Savage X threads, and I want to consolidate everyone down into one. (Plus I don't want to keep following 5 to see what others are saying.)
Here is the scoop- HPI has again revised the Savage and it will be available in February! This is enough to be a Savage 2, but they took the 'X' route instead.
Link. Savage X link is right on top. [link=http://www.hpiracing.com/index2.htm]Savage X[/link]
Highlights-
- Lower profile chassis, drops tranny, engine and radio box 5mm!
- Redesigned radio box! They listened!
- Easy access gearbox to adjust the tranny
- Quick access diffs
- Lighter suspension arms
- Adjustable turnbuckles
- New shock towers
- 17mm hexes!
- Tuned pipe with removable cone
- New Nitro Star F4.1 Engine
- Roto Start
- New wheels, tires
- Nylon roll bar with 4 point head cage
- New body!
So, whos getting one?
Guys, there are like 5 Savage X threads, and I want to consolidate everyone down into one. (Plus I don't want to keep following 5 to see what others are saying.)
Here is the scoop- HPI has again revised the Savage and it will be available in February! This is enough to be a Savage 2, but they took the 'X' route instead.
Link. Savage X link is right on top. [link=http://www.hpiracing.com/index2.htm]Savage X[/link]
Highlights-
- Lower profile chassis, drops tranny, engine and radio box 5mm!
- Redesigned radio box! They listened!
- Easy access gearbox to adjust the tranny
- Quick access diffs
- Lighter suspension arms
- Adjustable turnbuckles
- New shock towers
- 17mm hexes!
- Tuned pipe with removable cone
- New Nitro Star F4.1 Engine
- Roto Start
- New wheels, tires
- Nylon roll bar with 4 point head cage
- New body!
So, whos getting one?
for the B-day of corse[8D]
03-21-2006, 11:37 AM
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RE: Unofficial Savage X thread...
ORIGINAL: BAMF90
Rock explains itself. (It rocks)
What does rap do? (It raps?)
Rock explains itself. (It rocks)
What does rap do? (It raps?)
now those kids who were cool are the squares isnt it funny how history repeats itself. (these forums are to help people leave the hate at home)
04-02-2006, 03:10 PM
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RE: Unofficial Savage X thread...
I'll tell ya what, I want a new truck! I'm ethier gonna get the X or the Lst2 or the Hellfire. I'll be doing some racing but not much.
I hope Rcu does a review on this truck soon.they just did one on the Lst2.
04-14-2006, 02:04 AM
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RE: Official Savage X thread...
any body can help me start my engine so i can break it in? i could see fuel coming out from the exhaust pipe when i crank it. i didn't mess up with the factory carb setting but many told me it's too rich. what will i do. if i do adjust the car would my warranty be void. please help me i wanna se this truck run. i'm a newbie in this nitro truck and this is my first truck. thanks
02-02-2007, 12:51 PM
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RE: Official Savage X thread...
I just expanded my RC collection with two different classes I never had before 1/18 and 1/8th Monster Truck. I just bought a Savage SS for $200 and a Losi Mini T for $80 on RC Universe classifieds.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=257504
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=258803
I don't know much about the Savage other then it being tough. I would like your opinions on the Savage SS 25. What are the differences from the RTR - SS 25 kit - SS 4.6 kit? Are they subtle changes or will all the parts be interchangeable? I am not really into Monster Trucks but I do know the Savage has a rep for being very tough and I am looking to see if I like it or not.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=257504
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=258803
I don't know much about the Savage other then it being tough. I would like your opinions on the Savage SS 25. What are the differences from the RTR - SS 25 kit - SS 4.6 kit? Are they subtle changes or will all the parts be interchangeable? I am not really into Monster Trucks but I do know the Savage has a rep for being very tough and I am looking to see if I like it or not.
02-20-2007, 02:50 AM
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RE: Official Savage X thread...
Hi. I have had a Savage X for about a year and I am looking to upgrade my horsepower. I have been looking at the following engines:
-Sure fire .32
-OS .30vg
-Axial .28/.32
-HPI .28
If anyone that has any run time on any or all of these could give me a review and their opinion, that would be great!
-Sure fire .32
-OS .30vg
-Axial .28/.32
-HPI .28
If anyone that has any run time on any or all of these could give me a review and their opinion, that would be great!
02-20-2007, 08:40 PM
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RE: Official Savage X thread...
Here's a site with some info.. [link]http://www.racernine.com/sts.html[/link]
and here's a short vid of the STS D28M (.28 version) in my 12lb, 10.7oz MGT running stock wheels (low traction) in loose gravel.. [link=http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l77/duckedup/RC%20pics/?action=view¤t=STSvid2.flv]here[/link]
STS has been around for a while, they just don't advertise like OS or any of the other big companies...
and here's a short vid of the STS D28M (.28 version) in my 12lb, 10.7oz MGT running stock wheels (low traction) in loose gravel.. [link=http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l77/duckedup/RC%20pics/?action=view¤t=STSvid2.flv]here[/link]
STS has been around for a while, they just don't advertise like OS or any of the other big companies...
02-20-2007, 10:38 PM
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RE: Official Savage X thread...
there's also www.stsmicroengines.com 
:P
Mark that owns the company is here from time to time, he's a good buddy of mine, and supports his products 100%
btw...the Savvy's come a long way in almost a year[X(] SH .28P3 (yawn, i liked my Mach 427 better...STS D28M or 30 comes next), X SS diffs, Chronic's LCG chassis...
see above (top of this page) for before pics...here for after:P
:PMark that owns the company is here from time to time, he's a good buddy of mine, and supports his products 100%
btw...the Savvy's come a long way in almost a year[X(] SH .28P3 (yawn, i liked my Mach 427 better...STS D28M or 30 comes next), X SS diffs, Chronic's LCG chassis...
see above (top of this page) for before pics...here for after:P
02-20-2007, 11:13 PM
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ORIGINAL: ThunderbirdJunkie
there's also www.stsmicroengines.com
Mark that owns the company is here from time to time, he's a good buddy of mine, and supports his products 100%
there's also www.stsmicroengines.com
Mark that owns the company is here from time to time, he's a good buddy of mine, and supports his products 100%
Ohhhhhh, that Mark!! You told me I should talk with "Mark" the other day when I mentioned needing a new engine, and it just didn't click in my head who you were talking about... yeah, he's a good guy.