That is one of the things that has all ways been a problem with Traxxas is you have to up grade to parts that where poorly made to begin with as well as they do not make kits. I do not know how may post I have read that talk about poor radios that come in them. There is nothing more I would like to see Traxxas make a good product! But I feel that what they do is try to make a product that they know will have many calls for needing replacement parts.

Yes they all break but some a whole lot more then others! It is for sure that HPI has gotten the Savage to a high standard as far as durability goes. No it is not the fast and even HPI says that the Savage was built for durability and jumping but not made for top speed.

I am not trying to start a flaming war I just call it like I see it and this is my opinion.