Big Ted

I just installed a CVEC z170 pipe on my savage along with a chunky motersaver airfilter and I'm having a little trouble tunning it.

I'm running the stock 21bb engine, with 15% nitro 18% oil (3% caster) fuel, and an osA5 glow plug.

I'm having a few troubles getting it to punch when I open the throttle, it's a bit sluggish off the mark!

Other than that I couldn't be happier with my truck. I think I got one of the first ones that came into Australia back in november and I still haven't broken a single part!!!

It's taken a few nasty hits, the worst was when I was adjusting the two speed on a netball court and I got some shocking intererence. The front right arm lined up perfectly with a netball post and WHAM.. my stomach sank, but the only think I could see was some white paint on the truck from the pole. This thing is tough! The only wear I can see is on the hubs.

Anyway, if anyone has any sugestions on the tuning, that would be great. Also, if there's anyone in sydney with a MT that wants to have a bash let me know.

Cheers
Ted

AussieSavage

G'Day Ted
I am also in Sydney and just got my Savage 2 weeks ago.
As the Savage is my first nitro car, i cant offer any advice in tuning the beast. :P I have used about 10 tanks so far and have just stated to lean it out.
Dam this truck is quick.I finally got it to shift today and am very happy with its performance.It wheel stands going uphill!

There is a track at St Ives that races nitro trucks,I am going to check it out tomorrow (Sunday).

Where do you drive your truck and what suburb are you in Ted?

Big Ted

Sweet!

I went out to the St Ives track the other week for a run.

Depending on the weather tomorrow I might go out and have a run. But if the sun is out I'll probably be at the beach instead

I'm at waverton at the moment, so not too many good spots to run there.

What fuel mix are you using? I can't get my savage to stand up even with this new pipe!!

I might try putting a heavier oil in the shocks and stiffening the springs some. anyway if I go tomorrow it'll be about 2 o clock

Ted

coward

alright! more sydney savage owners.. i got mine in dec.. from what i know it was the first one sold in the country!

anyway.. i cant really help you much with your problem. the savage is my first nitro... (which is out of action at the moment.. seized diff bearing - which no one in AU stocks)

im always up for a bash tho! st ives aint too far from me and neither is castle hill... so when you guys want to meet up just let us know!

AussieSavage

LOL
I heard there were only 3 of them in the country so that must be us :P

I will be at St Ives tomorrow from about 12,unless it rains.

Hope to see you there

coward

i cant make it tomorrow.. car is out of action.. on a side note where do you get your parts from? os or some local shop?

im having trouble finding parts both original and hop ups..

Thanks!

Big Ted

I bought my truck from Radio Model Supplies in Perth over the net. Back in December there were 8 in australia. But I've seen them in a few more shops now.

I bought my air filter from Newcastle Model Autosports and
my CVEC from Frontline Hobbies in Newcastle.

Still having trouble tuning it though, if anyone has any tips.

What fuel are all you guys running?

nitroman88

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try leaning out the lsn if it has one.

savageone

Use 20% fuel. Even 25% should be okay, but 20%is recommended. Have fun!

creeping death

i used to run 40% nitro in my rc10gt with an os .12 cv, with a supercharger filter...yeehaww!!! :spinnyeye

creeping death

BTW...I burned that motor up in about 2 months! :stupid: