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01-23-2011, 03:18 PM
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so confused
Was all set to get the Savage X 4.6 until I went to my local hobbie store and they suggested that the Revo 3.3 was more dependable and better for a newbi. What do youy think?
01-23-2011, 03:59 PM
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RE: so confused
I have a Savage XL and a Revo 3.3. Bought the Savage around August and the Revo about October. The savage was my first ever Nitro.
After buying the Revo, I had wished that I had bought it before the Savage. A much easier truck to tune in my experience.
I bash then both pretty hard.... haven't broken anything yet on the Revo... had those rods pop out that hold them straight(technically I suppose the part is broken coz the thread is probably damaged, but I just screwed them back in and I haven't worried about them too much) which happens when I cartwheel a dozen or so times. The Savage I had the steering servo stuff up coz it wasn't water proof.
The starting system on the Revo is great, especially for a beginner. I use the Savage for play and my 10 year old son uses the Revo. He like me was new to all this and it was just so simple for him.
If you really really want a Savage, get it. It really is a tough truck(I probably do bash the Savage harder coz it has a great reputation for toughness), but if you are on the fence, I'd go the Revo.
hope this helps :-)
01-23-2011, 04:13 PM
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RE: so confused
I think he was just giving his opinion cause he sold both he said the savage was less reliable. He wasn't even trying to sell me the 3.3 he was also talking about the lower model. Also said that a lot of people are switching to electric.
01-23-2011, 04:18 PM
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RE: so confused
The revo is tough to, not as tough as the Savage and my starting system frankly sucked on my revo. OWB issues the 1st day and I had radio issues. Traxxas had to send me a New RX. Took 6 days to get. After the bugs were worked out it was a good truck. Luckily I wasn't a newbie or I would have been pissed and had no clue what to do. Also my connecting rod broke after about 2 gallons so I had to send that back to Traxxas which cost me 100.00 for a replacement.
I do have a 4.6, an MGT, and a losi LST all are great truck and have been much more reliable and tough then what my revo was. If I was going to race MT I would have a revo, but not as a basher. There is a considerable cost difference between the savage you were getting and the revo I believe also. Around 100.00?
I do have a 4.6, an MGT, and a losi LST all are great truck and have been much more reliable and tough then what my revo was. If I was going to race MT I would have a revo, but not as a basher. There is a considerable cost difference between the savage you were getting and the revo I believe also. Around 100.00?
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RE: so confused
You posted this in the SAVAGE forum.... What do you THINK you'll get as a response? Get a Savage, you won't regret it. Nitro OR electric.
The Savage X 4.6 is far superior to the Revo. Not out of box though.
Savage = $410
Revo = $530
Here's what is better and worse about the two -
Savage- Bigger engine
Tougher design
More upgrades (better upgrades)
Better shocks
Revo- Better handling
Faster because lighter
More like a truggy
however with the $120 price differential you can buy a good steering servo ($40), sell the stock F4.6 (I wish I did sort of) for $140 on ebay, use that money to get a 200 dollar Picco .28 P3, and use the $20 left over to get a FlySky GT-2 2.4 ghz transmitter off HobbyKing and you've got a fairly good handling immensely overpowered 2.4 ghz truck for the same price. AND you can get a three speed, new shocks, yadayadayada. Way better
The Savage X 4.6 is far superior to the Revo. Not out of box though.
Savage = $410
Revo = $530
Here's what is better and worse about the two -
Savage- Bigger engine
Tougher design
More upgrades (better upgrades)
Better shocks
Revo- Better handling
Faster because lighter
More like a truggy
however with the $120 price differential you can buy a good steering servo ($40), sell the stock F4.6 (I wish I did sort of) for $140 on ebay, use that money to get a 200 dollar Picco .28 P3, and use the $20 left over to get a FlySky GT-2 2.4 ghz transmitter off HobbyKing and you've got a fairly good handling immensely overpowered 2.4 ghz truck for the same price. AND you can get a three speed, new shocks, yadayadayada. Way better
01-24-2011, 06:28 AM
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RE: so confused
It doesnt matter which one you get, it will cost you money, and you will become a fanboy of the one you choose, watch some video's, go through the manufacturer's website's, read everthing you can and make the decision yourself, i own them both and they are both great trucks, my only thing i have against the revo is the engine, a monster truck should have torque, and the revo doesnt, it screams, and its pretty quick, but the 3.3 has no bottom end.
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RE: so confused
ORIGINAL: steed2
It doesnt matter which one you get, it will cost you money, and you will become a fanboy of the one you choose, watch some video's, go through the manufacturer's website's, read everthing you can and make the decision yourself, i own them both and they are both great trucks, my only thing i have against the revo is the engine, a monster truck should have torque, and the revo doesnt, it screams, and its pretty quick, but the 3.3 has no bottom end.
It doesnt matter which one you get, it will cost you money, and you will become a fanboy of the one you choose, watch some video's, go through the manufacturer's website's, read everthing you can and make the decision yourself, i own them both and they are both great trucks, my only thing i have against the revo is the engine, a monster truck should have torque, and the revo doesnt, it screams, and its pretty quick, but the 3.3 has no bottom end.
01-24-2011, 11:37 PM
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RE: so confused
my first nitro was a duratrax RAZE buggy, **** was that thing fun, i traded it for a brushless 4x4 slash 1/16.
I am still learning about nitro and such, the savage X was suggested to me, and i went and grabed one, yes i watched alot of vids on how this truck is, and thats what made me want it even more, not only does the savage come from a long family of MT in the savage family but the savage X was the top of the line, aside from the XL and i did dump alot of money in to itto make it even stronger then it really is, and i live in canada and the weather here is ****ty, so i replaced all the orginal plastic parts that where on the truck and now i couldnt be more happyer.
im not saying this cuz i own a savage X or might be a fan of HPI MT, but i think traxxas is too big of a company and its overly hyped, yes they make good RCS but there prices are a bit high also any ways what ever u choose to get make sure u have fun with it
I am still learning about nitro and such, the savage X was suggested to me, and i went and grabed one, yes i watched alot of vids on how this truck is, and thats what made me want it even more, not only does the savage come from a long family of MT in the savage family but the savage X was the top of the line, aside from the XL and i did dump alot of money in to itto make it even stronger then it really is, and i live in canada and the weather here is ****ty, so i replaced all the orginal plastic parts that where on the truck and now i couldnt be more happyer.
im not saying this cuz i own a savage X or might be a fan of HPI MT, but i think traxxas is too big of a company and its overly hyped, yes they make good RCS but there prices are a bit high also any ways what ever u choose to get make sure u have fun with it
01-25-2011, 01:29 PM
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ORIGINAL: SLAYERDUDE
Savage > Revo
Try this with a Revo and drive away.
Savage > Revo
Try this with a Revo and drive away.
01-25-2011, 02:52 PM
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The revo will take abuse but not like the savage. My revo killed the Tmaxx 2.5 in every catagory. Best trucks IMO for the money MGT 4.60se 349.00. Then the savage x, Until you have had an LST2 you have not lived. it's a sweet ride and I consistanly beat moddedrevos at ET with it and my MGT.
In the last 7 years I have had
2 MGT's
1 lst-aftershock
1lst2
1 Savage x4.6
1Tmaxx 2.5
and a revo 3.3.
Now properly setup the revo is a racer, but the guys I race with dont have a clue. It is a well engineered truck. Tough yes....Basher Tough No. The 3.3 engine is a flat piece of garbage no torque not a lasting engine unless you swap rods and bearings with something from RB mods.
As a beginner you will succeed with the revo, but you will find something lacking shortly after getting into this hobby with it.
The HPI is very tough, fast, reliable, parts support and has endless mods possibilities.
So my Picks are the MGT 4.60se, The savage X 4.6, and if your spensing the money on a Revo then I opt for the Losi LST2 or XXL. The Rvo and HPI probably currently hae the best parts support at your LHS, But I wouldn't discount the MGT for the money
In the last 7 years I have had
2 MGT's
1 lst-aftershock
1lst2
1 Savage x4.6
1Tmaxx 2.5
and a revo 3.3.
Now properly setup the revo is a racer, but the guys I race with dont have a clue. It is a well engineered truck. Tough yes....Basher Tough No. The 3.3 engine is a flat piece of garbage no torque not a lasting engine unless you swap rods and bearings with something from RB mods.
As a beginner you will succeed with the revo, but you will find something lacking shortly after getting into this hobby with it.
The HPI is very tough, fast, reliable, parts support and has endless mods possibilities.
So my Picks are the MGT 4.60se, The savage X 4.6, and if your spensing the money on a Revo then I opt for the Losi LST2 or XXL. The Rvo and HPI probably currently hae the best parts support at your LHS, But I wouldn't discount the MGT for the money
01-25-2011, 03:04 PM
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RE: so confused
ORIGINAL: SLAYERDUDE
Savage > Revo
Try this with a Revo and drive away.
Savage > Revo
Try this with a Revo and drive away.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDC6EBnTW8E
Both trucks have their up and down sides. You will be happy with which ever one you choose.
01-25-2011, 04:08 PM
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ORIGINAL: SMOKEFAN
The revo will take abuse but not like the savage. My revo killed the Tmaxx 2.5 in every catagory. Best trucks IMO for the money MGT 4.60se 349.00. Then the savage x, Until you have had an LST2 you have not lived. it's a sweet ride and I consistanly beat modded revos at ET with it and my MGT.
In the last 7 years I have had
2 MGT's
1 lst-aftershock
1lst2
1 Savage x 4.6
1Tmaxx 2.5
and a revo 3.3.
Now properly setup the revo is a racer, but the guys I race with dont have a clue. It is a well engineered truck. Tough yes....Basher Tough No. The 3.3 engine is a flat piece of garbage no torque not a lasting engine unless you swap rods and bearings with something from RB mods.
As a beginner you will succeed with the revo, but you will find something lacking shortly after getting into this hobby with it.
The HPI is very tough, fast, reliable, parts support and has endless mods possibilities.
So my Picks are the MGT 4.60se, The savage X 4.6, and if your spensing the money on a Revo then I opt for the Losi LST2 or XXL. The Rvo and HPI probably currently hae the best parts support at your LHS, But I wouldn't discount the MGT for the money
The revo will take abuse but not like the savage. My revo killed the Tmaxx 2.5 in every catagory. Best trucks IMO for the money MGT 4.60se 349.00. Then the savage x, Until you have had an LST2 you have not lived. it's a sweet ride and I consistanly beat modded revos at ET with it and my MGT.
In the last 7 years I have had
2 MGT's
1 lst-aftershock
1lst2
1 Savage x 4.6
1Tmaxx 2.5
and a revo 3.3.
Now properly setup the revo is a racer, but the guys I race with dont have a clue. It is a well engineered truck. Tough yes....Basher Tough No. The 3.3 engine is a flat piece of garbage no torque not a lasting engine unless you swap rods and bearings with something from RB mods.
As a beginner you will succeed with the revo, but you will find something lacking shortly after getting into this hobby with it.
The HPI is very tough, fast, reliable, parts support and has endless mods possibilities.
So my Picks are the MGT 4.60se, The savage X 4.6, and if your spensing the money on a Revo then I opt for the Losi LST2 or XXL. The Rvo and HPI probably currently hae the best parts support at your LHS, But I wouldn't discount the MGT for the money
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RE: so confused
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sEop...yer_detailpage
Snook said it right, and my vote is REVO.
Savages are good, but they are the meathead of rc monster trucks IMO.
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RE: so confused
The Revo isn't a Monster Truck IMHO.
I guess Traxxas just felt the need to have the Tmaxx (1/10 Monster Truck) AND the Revo (1/10 Monster Truck).
Or is the Revo supposed to be 1/8?
I guess Traxxas just felt the need to have the Tmaxx (1/10 Monster Truck) AND the Revo (1/10 Monster Truck).
Or is the Revo supposed to be 1/8?
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You are correct slayer, the aftershock does not compare to the savage. The aftershock is a great truck but IS only an LST 1 not the LST2 or XXL. Have your buddy do the LST2 upgrade on his aftershock and he will be very happy.
The Revo is considered 1/8 scale but by anymean is it a monster truck. IMO it's more like a truggy and drives more like a truggy
The Revo is considered 1/8 scale but by anymean is it a monster truck. IMO it's more like a truggy and drives more like a truggy
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RE: so confused
also, keep in mind the revo is very 1/10ish. plastic driveshafts, plastic axles,small differentials with plastic differential cases, smaller transmission with all plastic gears, allthough this is all fine when paired with the lighter 1/10 vehicle and lower torque, softer hitting 3.3. But this all comes back to stuff you can find if you do some research on the manufacturers websites. good luck-scott
01-25-2011, 09:03 PM
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You are correct slayer, the aftershock does not compare to the savage. The aftershock is a great truck but IS only an LST 1 not the LST2 or XXL. Have your buddy do the LST2 upgrade on his aftershock and he will be very happy.
The Revo is considered 1/8 scale but by anymean is it a monster truck. IMO it's more like a truggy and drives more like a truggy
You are correct slayer, the aftershock does not compare to the savage. The aftershock is a great truck but IS only an LST 1 not the LST2 or XXL. Have your buddy do the LST2 upgrade on his aftershock and he will be very happy.
The Revo is considered 1/8 scale but by anymean is it a monster truck. IMO it's more like a truggy and drives more like a truggy
The revo's a nice looking truck but honestly for a 1/10th its way too expensive IMO. I honestly don't see why it costs $200 more than an HPI MT2 which is what its not far off of scale and purpose wise