I was over at bigsquidrc.com and saw that HPI just announced a kit version of the xs at Nuremberg show!
HPI Savage Flux XS SS (KIT)
HPI Racing seems to be ruling the Nuremberg show this year with all sorts of new releases. This one the HPI Savage Flux XS SS. I suddenly feel we need a ‘say it, don’t spray it’ category. Anyway, there are not a lot of details, but it sounds like this is going to be more of a kit version. So you will need to supply the electronics and some paint. Great for anyone looking to save a few bucks.
http://www.bigsquidrc.com/savage-flux-xs-ss/
Nice to see its coming with aluminum shockslike in theblitz ese
EDIT:
more info here:
http://www.hpieurope.com/kit-info.ph...&partNo=107821
Savage XS SS Features Summary[*]Self-build SS kit[*]Fits standard size 1/10th scale electronics of your choice[*]Waterproof receiver box[*]Aluminum shocks with threaded bodies[*]Orange-anodized shock hardware[*]All-metal bulletproof drivetrain[*]Front and rear universal driveshafts[*]E-Clip Eliminator suspension shafts[*]Tough steel adjustable turnbuckles[*]2.2" Savage XS tires[*]New design 6-spoke chrome-plated wheels[*]Shock towers have multiple shock mounting positions[*]Quick access to the front or rear differential by removing just 4 screws[*]Cam type servo saver[*]Spacious battery box w/locking battery box door[*]All socket head hardware[*]Dual pad slipper clutch[*]Full set of ball bearings[*]Aluminum motor plate with 4 motor mounting positions[*]Aluminum hex hubs[*]TVP (Twin Vertical Plate) chassis[*]Integrated chassis carry handle[*]Tough 4-gear differentials[*]Aluminum front and rear suspension braces[*]Stainless steel bulkhead lower plates[*]Front and rear skid plate bumpers[/list]