Need a new truck..but what?
Hey guys, looking for a new truck. Not new to RC though.
I'm debating between a Traxxas E-Revo Brushless, or an HPI Savage Flux HP. As you can tell I want power, and brushless. I am a heavy basher, so strength is a huge bonus for me. I have been looking at the ERBE for a long time..but recently due to events on the traxxas forums, I am looking into HPI. The Savage looks tank. But what are the weaknesses? Has anyone had experience with both? Or, what are the strength's/weaknesses.. any help appreciated, Thanks. |
RE: Need a new truck..but what?
ORIGINAL: YXZ123 Hey guys, looking for a new truck. Not new to RC though. I'm debating between a Traxxas E-Revo Brushless, or an HPI Savage Flux HP. As you can tell I want power, and brushless. I am a heavy basher, so strength is a huge bonus for me. I have been looking at the ERBE for a long time..but recently due to events on the traxxas forums, I am looking into HPI. The Savage looks tank. But what are the weaknesses? Has anyone had experience with both? Or, what are the strength's/weaknesses.. any help appreciated, Thanks. |
RE: Need a new truck..but what?
ORIGINAL: The Mad Modder ORIGINAL: YXZ123 Hey guys, looking for a new truck. Not new to RC though. I'm debating between a Traxxas E-Revo Brushless, or an HPI Savage Flux HP. As you can tell I want power, and brushless. I am a heavy basher, so strength is a huge bonus for me. I have been looking at the ERBE for a long time..but recently due to events on the traxxas forums, I am looking into HPI. The Savage looks tank. But what are the weaknesses? Has anyone had experience with both? Or, what are the strength's/weaknesses.. any help appreciated, Thanks. Anyone know the biggest weaknesses in the Savage Flux? Kind of new to HPI, so I'm still wondering around. Thanks guys. |
RE: Need a new truck..but what?
I don't think the Savage Flux has any weaknesses. :)
You may find some more answers in the Monster truck forum. If I was looking for a MT, the Savage would be my fist choice. E Revo is cool and all, but I want an MT to run shtuff over with, not take corners. :D |
RE: Need a new truck..but what?
ORIGINAL: FairTax4me I don't think the Savage Flux has any weaknesses. :) You may find some more answers in the Monster truck forum. If I was looking for a MT, the Savage would be my fist choice. E Revo is cool and all, but I want an MT to run shtuff over with, not take corners. :D the one plate has the tenancy to bend and HPI knows it they said they asked a rep about it. HPI's reply was use 2 Savage TVPs to stop the bending. which are readily available off ebay for $27 or so, then when asked why it wasn't sold stock they said ppl complain the price is too high already immagine the complaints when it would be raised $80... But thats in case you do heavy bashing like 15-20 foot high jumps(most savage owners forget the truck doesn't have wings, myself included) normal use it should be fine |
RE: Need a new truck..but what?
ORIGINAL: SyCo_VeNoM ORIGINAL: FairTax4me I don't think the Savage Flux has any weaknesses. :) You may find some more answers in the Monster truck forum. If I was looking for a MT, the Savage would be my fist choice. E Revo is cool and all, but I want an MT to run shtuff over with, not take corners. :D the one plate has the tenancy to bend and HPI knows it they said they asked a rep about it. HPI's reply was use 2 Savage TVPs to stop the bending. which are readily available off ebay for $27 or so, then when asked why it wasn't sold stock they said ppl complain the price is too high already immagine the complaints when it would be raised $80... But thats in case you do heavy bashing like 15-20 foot high jumps(most savage owners forget the truck doesn't have wings, myself included) normal use it should be fine The truck is cheaper, and I see on vids with a few lipos, the thing can really fly. How are the dog bones? I have heard mixed replies over those, as to if they are good or not. |
RE: Need a new truck..but what?
I have been debating between these two trucks for 6 months or so now!
of course I'm too poor to actually buy one, but if I were going to....I'd probably go flux. |
RE: Need a new truck..but what?
ORIGINAL: YXZ123 ORIGINAL: SyCo_VeNoM ORIGINAL: FairTax4me I don't think the Savage Flux has any weaknesses. :) You may find some more answers in the Monster truck forum. If I was looking for a MT, the Savage would be my fist choice. E Revo is cool and all, but I want an MT to run shtuff over with, not take corners. :D the one plate has the tenancy to bend and HPI knows it they said they asked a rep about it. HPI's reply was use 2 Savage TVPs to stop the bending. which are readily available off ebay for $27 or so, then when asked why it wasn't sold stock they said ppl complain the price is too high already immagine the complaints when it would be raised $80... But thats in case you do heavy bashing like 15-20 foot high jumps(most savage owners forget the truck doesn't have wings, myself included) normal use it should be fine The truck is cheaper, and I see on vids with a few lipos, the thing can really fly. How are the dog bones? I have heard mixed replies over those, as to if they are good or not. |
RE: Need a new truck..but what?
what problems or events did you have on the traxxas forum to upset you.
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RE: Need a new truck..but what?
ORIGINAL: SyCo_VeNoM well there is a weakness was talking to the guys at the LHS who love savages about it. the one plate has the tenancy to bend and HPI knows it they said they asked a rep about it. HPI's reply was use 2 Savage TVPs to stop the bending. which are readily available off ebay for $27 or so, then when asked why it wasn't sold stock they said ppl complain the price is too high already immagine the complaints when it would be raised $80... But thats in case you do heavy bashing like 15-20 foot high jumps(most savage owners forget the truck doesn't have wings, myself included) normal use it should be fine And they probably have the lowest price on the Savage Flux than anyone else. http://www.tcscrawlers.com/By-Truck-...p-1-c-296.html |
RE: Need a new truck..but what?
ORIGINAL: MarchieLad what problems or events did you have on the traxxas forum to upset you. This has got me wondering, as I can't really go wrong with either of them. I have seen both of them bashed(on youtube) hard, and I think it is more money then anything, as to which to go to. I'm still deciding..both have my attention greatly, and both seem to have next to no weaknesses. HPI is higher up right now, due to certain reasons..but hey, that's something else. |
RE: Need a new truck..but what?
It would be worth your while to search around over at http://e-savage.com/forums/
It was originally started for the slightly smaller E-Savage, but they have a sub-forum for the Savage Flux. Some of those guys have probably also had E-Revo BLs. |
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