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Old 04-23-2008, 12:08 AM
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Default HPI Savage XL Unpacking Pictures!

Hey all,

Just received the new HPI Savage XL! WOWZA! Thought I'd post up some pictures of the unpacking.. I posted a ton up on [link=http://www.BigSquidRC.com]BigSquidRC.com[/link] if you want to see more. I figure everyone here would appreciate these.









Tons more on [link=http://www.BigSquidRC.com]BigSquidRC.com[/link]. Enjoy!!

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Old 04-23-2008, 12:16 AM
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Awesome stuff man. Let us know how it goes.
Old 04-23-2008, 12:20 AM
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Cool truck. I didn't know that they were out yet.
Old 04-23-2008, 12:55 AM
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I will be doing my best to run it and get a review up asap! I'm looking forward to seeing what this thing can handle.

I don't think they are out yet.. They ship to stores in a few weeks.
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Nice, I want one
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It's like Christmas in April!!!!!!!
Old 04-23-2008, 04:04 PM
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i think this will be my next nitro truck. im curious how the engine is going to run and how long the tank will last
Old 04-23-2008, 04:06 PM
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keeps us updates on how it runs
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I like the big opening behind the engine, no more exhaust header problems! I looked through the parts list and compared it on Tower's site, not much new stuff. Looks great though! BB
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I'd imagine it goes through a tank of fuel pretty fast though, considering the large engine.
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I'd imagine it goes through a tank of fuel pretty fast though, considering the large engine.
I'll bet some enterpising individual or company will come out with a larger fuel tank shortly, preferably longer and not as deep so the level of fuel does not change as much.
Old 04-23-2008, 07:00 PM
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Default RE: HPI Savage XL Unpacking Pictures!

OH YOU LUCKY LUCKY *******!!
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for some reason i love to see pictures of the unpacking...almost like im there.thanks for those...
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Default RE: HPI Savage XL Unpacking Pictures!

No problem.

I'll keep an eye on the time for fuel.. and how long a tank lasts. There is a TON of room behind the engine.. it seems like the perfect place to wrap a larger fuel tank around.. maybe a nice L shape.

I'll try and take some video also. Charging stuff up, going to get ready for break in.

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make sure we get sound on the video.
i wanna hear it and see it go.
heck even the break in would be good. lol
Old 04-23-2008, 10:26 PM
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Default RE: HPI Savage XL Unpacking Pictures!

Now knowing all the half tank lean problems on the other savages why in the world would they use the same tank on the XL. Is there something that we are doing wrong in preventing this problem or do they just not run them long enough to even notice the sky rocketing temps.
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That's my next truck uff!! nice Savage XL lucky man
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Just get a center fuel tank. I have a good picture from the savage forum that i will post.

I seen it at RCX i have a couple pics that ill post! im at school now. Im buying a savage 25 all hopped up i cant wate to get another savage!
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Default RE: HPI Savage XL Unpacking Pictures!

How did you get yours so early,Are you a dealer?
Old 04-24-2008, 08:13 PM
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Default RE: HPI Savage XL Unpacking Pictures!

I don't think the dealers get them for a few weeks yet.

This is an early pre-production run, or one of the very first off the production line that magazines are allowed to review, take pictures, stuff like that.

I have a lot of friends over at HPI, helps with the spy shots. Take the guys to dinner a few times, get a few drinks in them.. next thing you know your allowed to order a early production model. ) (j/k)

The break-in process is about to start.. going to hit the track in the next 24 hours.. see what it does.


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How did you get yours so early,Are you a dealer?
+1. What's up with that. My buddy is going crazy waiting for his to come in.
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How did you get yours so early,Are you a dealer?
+1. What's up with that. My buddy is going crazy waiting for his to come in.
my lhs was told another month still.
Old 04-30-2008, 08:23 AM
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A quick update. You can read the full update [link=http://www.BigSquidRC.com]HERE[/link], but the short version: I had it out at the track, and it drew a good crowd. When you look at, and touch the truck, it seems like it should be a little bouncy, but it wasn't. It handled the big jumps just fine, and the torque was awesome! This thing was a rocket, and I could pull wheelies when I had the traction. After several hours of jumping as much as I could at the track, overe jumping, hitting walls, flipping and rolling, I haven't broken a thing. A few more days of testing before the review, going to really start to push the limits.
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Nice build..
Did you have any trouble getting it out of the box?
Steve
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Thanks for the up date I'm looking fowerd to get the Savage XL thats one bad boy truck

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