THE Official HPI Savage Flux-HP Thread
05-08-2009, 01:08 AM
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Allright, here she be! Wind was farking 40mph+ that day and I kept nocking over my camera tripod and I couldn't hear crap with all the wind and eventually my ears got cold enough I had to call it quits. Fun as hell though, can't wait for more driving this weekend!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPN8f8SkJ70
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPN8f8SkJ70
05-09-2009, 10:52 AM
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Just because you run 6S doesn't automatically mean you will break your truck. My driveline is fine. At this level, you HAVE to learn how to drive the truck. Tuning with Castlelink and just gaining experience with the truck will determine how long your truck lives in the long run. Seriously. Or just get less powerful batteries. 
05-09-2009, 05:18 PM
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Just got back from "Mini Death Valley" bash pit today and I had a freaking blast!!! My SMC's 6000mAh 28C batteries clocked in at 37 minutes of run time on my stop watch!! This thing has so much freaking power, it absolutely puts my Revo 3.3 to shame. I can't imagine this thing with 6S of power, but now I can't help but be curious.... [8D]
Here's some pics of her in action!
This thing has so much freaking power, it absolutely puts my Revo 3.3 to shame. I can't imagine this thing with 6S of power, but now I can't help but be curious.... [8D]Here's some pics of her in action!
05-09-2009, 05:53 PM
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Damn, these batteries were empty! I'm pretty dang sure I had the Auto lipo off cause just all of a sudden the car just basically stopped running cept for a few short bursts of power so I went ahead it shut it off.
05-10-2009, 01:03 PM
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Just got back from bashing around in the baseball fields and dirt piles, got an incredible 41 minutes of run time on these SMC batteries! That was timed with my stop watch from moment I switched on power to when LVC kicked in.
05-11-2009, 05:51 AM
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Just gave my Flux a new lease on life.
Traxxas Slash body, have to bump up the ride height to stop the tyres hitting the shell.
The Terrapinz are not a bad tyre on this truck either!
Traxxas Slash body, have to bump up the ride height to stop the tyres hitting the shell.
The Terrapinz are not a bad tyre on this truck either!
05-14-2009, 05:32 AM
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Ace Hardware....I'm going there later. Thanks
Ace Hardware....I'm going there later. Thanks
05-14-2009, 05:35 AM
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Damn, these batteries were empty! I'm pretty dang sure I had the Auto lipo off cause just all of a sudden the car just basically stopped running cept for a few short bursts of power so I went ahead it shut it off.
Damn, these batteries were empty! I'm pretty dang sure I had the Auto lipo off cause just all of a sudden the car just basically stopped running cept for a few short bursts of power so I went ahead it shut it off.
05-14-2009, 05:38 AM
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Just gave my Flux a new lease on life.
Traxxas Slash body, have to bump up the ride height to stop the tyres hitting the shell.
The Terrapinz are not a bad tyre on this truck either!
Just gave my Flux a new lease on life.
Traxxas Slash body, have to bump up the ride height to stop the tyres hitting the shell.
The Terrapinz are not a bad tyre on this truck either!
05-23-2009, 10:16 PM
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ice-those pics look good! Your photographer has a quick trigger finger.
ice-those pics look good! Your photographer has a quick trigger finger.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZqq8eElCQ4
05-23-2009, 10:17 PM
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Hey Guys, I am looking for another body for my Flux. I want one that fits over the batteries like the stock body does.
Hey Guys, I am looking for another body for my Flux. I want one that fits over the batteries like the stock body does.
05-23-2009, 10:22 PM
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Most common bodies for the Savage series will also work for the Flux as its essentially the same chassis. Take at look at Prolines.
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Hey Guys, I am looking for another body for my Flux. I want one that fits over the batteries like the stock body does.
Hey Guys, I am looking for another body for my Flux. I want one that fits over the batteries like the stock body does.
I have already looked at the Proline ones and none of them are as wide as the stock body is to clear the battery compartments.
05-23-2009, 10:24 PM
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I have already looked at the Proline ones and none of them are as wide as the stock body is to clear the battery compartments.
ORIGINAL: IceWindius
Most common bodies for the Savage series will also work for the Flux as its essentially the same chassis. Take at look at Prolines.
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Hey Guys, I am looking for another body for my Flux. I want one that fits over the batteries like the stock body does.
Hey Guys, I am looking for another body for my Flux. I want one that fits over the batteries like the stock body does.
I have already looked at the Proline ones and none of them are as wide as the stock body is to clear the battery compartments.
05-23-2009, 10:34 PM
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I am tired of the stock bodies.
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You can buy the stock GT-R body from HPI then.
You can buy the stock GT-R body from HPI then.
05-24-2009, 01:28 AM
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Hi,
Has any one read this article from MGM http://mgm-compro.com/pdf/en-motor-braking-050409-g.pdf
It really high light the importance of a battery quality (especially its Internal Resistance). Think twice if you are getting a low quality pack to power your flux. You only have to brake once and your esc is gone
Has any one read this article from MGM http://mgm-compro.com/pdf/en-motor-braking-050409-g.pdf
It really high light the importance of a battery quality (especially its Internal Resistance). Think twice if you are getting a low quality pack to power your flux. You only have to brake once and your esc is gone
05-24-2009, 10:08 AM
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Dude, honestly, the body isn't gonna do much for "protecting" the batteries in a crash. If your that concerned, you should be running hardcased Lipo's anyway.
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I am tired of the stock bodies.
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You can buy the stock GT-R body from HPI then.
You can buy the stock GT-R body from HPI then.
I never said "Iwanted the body to protect the batteries in a crash."
05-24-2009, 02:13 PM
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I never said "Iwanted the body to protect the batteries in a crash."
K well, Ican't help you any further then as I simply don't know what you want outa the body other then just "covering up" the batteries. Is that much of an eyesore?
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Ihave the flux now for a couple of weeks now, and it is great. I have run the truck about 5 times now, and the rear bevel gear has broken twice now. Ihave both batt setups (4s and 6s), but I have to find a solution to the bevel gear thing. Ithink the first time the gear broke was my fault, big jump and was still on the throttle at landing, but the second time, no jumps or anything unusual at all. HPIhas been great, they sent me a new one, but I would rather find a way to get this thing to be more consistant. Ihave had to revo and revo brushless, and Ihave never even had to go into the drivetrain at all. I have not even had a chance to do any real bashing with the flux, and I really want to. So far, I can only marvel at the power and speed on road. Even my losi 8ight, so far, is mroe durable. If anyone has any ideas of a good fix for the flux, I am open to all ideas. Thanks for reading.
05-25-2009, 05:00 PM
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D9-You're going to have a hard time finding bodies that will completely cover the battery boxes. Just drop the body as low as you can and call it good.
05-25-2009, 10:13 PM
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Ihave the flux now for a couple of weeks now, and it is great. I have run the truck about 5 times now, and the rear bevel gear has broken twice now. Ihave both batt setups (4s and 6s), but I have to find a solution to the bevel gear thing. Ithink the first time the gear broke was my fault, big jump and was still on the throttle at landing, but the second time, no jumps or anything unusual at all. HPIhas been great, they sent me a new one, but I would rather find a way to get this thing to be more consistant. Ihave had to revo and revo brushless, and Ihave never even had to go into the drivetrain at all. I have not even had a chance to do any real bashing with the flux, and I really want to. So far, I can only marvel at the power and speed on road. Even my losi 8ight, so far, is mroe durable. If anyone has any ideas of a good fix for the flux, I am open to all ideas. Thanks for reading.
Ihave the flux now for a couple of weeks now, and it is great. I have run the truck about 5 times now, and the rear bevel gear has broken twice now. Ihave both batt setups (4s and 6s), but I have to find a solution to the bevel gear thing. Ithink the first time the gear broke was my fault, big jump and was still on the throttle at landing, but the second time, no jumps or anything unusual at all. HPIhas been great, they sent me a new one, but I would rather find a way to get this thing to be more consistant. Ihave had to revo and revo brushless, and Ihave never even had to go into the drivetrain at all. I have not even had a chance to do any real bashing with the flux, and I really want to. So far, I can only marvel at the power and speed on road. Even my losi 8ight, so far, is mroe durable. If anyone has any ideas of a good fix for the flux, I am open to all ideas. Thanks for reading.
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