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Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-12-2004, 11:28 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 22,758
Posted By DFF

RE: Going for the World Speed Record

Sorry, I don't know why the pic don't show on your PC ( I can see them on mine, that's for sure !)

Pls, let me know if you can see them now...

DFF
Forum: RC Car General Discussions
08-08-2004, 04:47 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 22,758
Posted By DFF

RE: Going for the World Speed Record

Hi Study !

Just wanted to share some though since I already have a prototype high power electric sedan:

Car: 1/10 scale electric HPI Pro4

Esc : Schulze U-Force 75 with PC link

...
Forum: HPI Monster Truck Forum
10-21-2003, 02:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,797
Posted By DFF

RE: Any OTHER Savage Defects?

Deandome,

I don't think you can call Savage "defects" or "major quirks" stuff that just need to be adjusted or loctited and cost absolutely NOTHING.

Please, be also aware that this only...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
10-21-2003, 01:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,559
Posted By DFF

RE: Savage 25 -or- T-Maxx (straight decision)

Elway, you talked about a highly modified T-Maxx and that's the thing about the T, you need a lot of parts and money to upgrade it to XTM .24 power.

I've seen such conversion and quite frankly...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
10-19-2003, 04:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,559
Posted By DFF

RE: Savage 25 -or- T-Maxx (straight decision)

33.2 mph with a 15 teeth clutch means 39.8 mph with the 18 teeth clutch

(calculation: 15/49 on 18/49 = 1.2 means 20% more speed with the 18 teeth,
thus 33.2 x 1.2 = 39.8 mph)

Note: Both...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
10-18-2003, 07:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,559
Posted By DFF

RE: Savage 25 -or- T-Maxx (straight decision)

adsky7:

quick facts:

Savage 25
- insane truck, great
- too pricey T-Maxx RTR $399 and Savage 21 RTR $399 savage 25 RTR $429
- too heavy T-Maxx RTR 10.2 lbs and Savage RTR 11.7...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-14-2003, 06:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 638
Posted By DFF

RE: time for a new clutch

Yes, would only need to elongate a bit the holes in the purple plate under motor mount in order to compensate for the slightly longer clutch setup.

It's a less than 5 minutes dremel job...

...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-14-2003, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 638
Posted By DFF

RE: time for a new clutch

FIORINI, the makers of the famous "sliding clutch"...

None of the clutches that you mentionned is even close to it.

Ask the "truck-pullers" experts, when it comes to pull the heaviest load,...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-14-2003, 08:03 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,230
Posted By DFF

RE: T-Maxx 2.5 or Savage?

T-Maxx in the trash, back from where it belongs LoL

http://www.hpisavageforum.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=18017

DFF
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
09-03-2003, 07:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 907
Posted By DFF

Rotostart??????

I have both the HPI and the Hot Bodies.

The HPI was purposely designed for the Savage and have:
- A different black plastic case in order to have the connection for the rotostart shaft sitting...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
08-25-2003, 07:46 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,923
Posted By DFF

ALL Lithium Ion Questions are welcome here

Question from a nitro truck user:

Would it be a good idea to use 7.4 volt Lithium polymer batt to power my radio/servos ?

- I have a JR XS3 BEC receiver
- I use HITEC 5945 premium digital...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
08-23-2003, 07:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,741
Posted By DFF

Monster GT or Savage SS?

No, HPI doesn't get ALL their engine from nova.

Only .12 size engine for sedan car and .21 for the on-road Proceed are rebadged Nova.

The .15 size are all derivated from the 15FE, like the 15SS...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
08-10-2003, 10:30 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,625
Posted By DFF

750 to spend , what is best

I know, Estonia and France are on the same time zone LoL

Sleep tight :)

DFF
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
08-10-2003, 09:36 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,625
Posted By DFF

750 to spend , what is best

I don't think we are fighting anymore LoL I think it just become interesting. Both of us made good point !

I do agree that alum shocks are smoother and will do better.

I know that there is alum...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
08-10-2003, 07:54 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,625
Posted By DFF

750 to spend , what is best

T3Guys,

But aluminum is way stronger than plastic

You're right, alum has a way higher UTS (Ultimate Tensile Strenght) than plastic.
Nevertheless, difference between plastic and alum (or any...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
08-10-2003, 06:18 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,625
Posted By DFF

750 to spend , what is best

Why is there always war and so many childish narrow minded ppl down here ?

I am not saying the Savage is the best MT here, but c'mon let me know how ppl did break their shocks on it ?

They sure...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
08-10-2003, 12:19 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,625
Posted By DFF

750 to spend , what is best

I don't know of that many truck that can use a starter box. I proposed to use a rotostart instead... Preety good if you ask me !

At first I though the same thing about the plastic shock. But so...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
08-10-2003, 11:52 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,625
Posted By DFF

750 to spend , what is best

Da best 750US$ you'll ever spend:

Savage SS - 349.99 US$

http://hpiracing.com/graphics/savage_ss/845box.jpg

It has IMO all the same good features, excellent proven design
of the RTR...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
08-02-2003, 11:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,624
Posted By DFF

Engine Talk. Facts and other interesting bits of information. New: Diesel talk!

Diesel engine HAVE spark plug but it's only on for the very first few second, when you start your engine.

After that, the compression is so high, it use self detonation, which means that spark...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
07-29-2003, 06:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,306
Posted By DFF

Savage SS, $339.99

Yes, it would be call a Mad Force LoL

DFF
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
07-27-2003, 10:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 932
Posted By DFF

Lost front wheel drive on Savage

Chance are high it is the center front dogbone / cups

Usually, it's the screw that hold the front cup, where it's attached to the front diff... but you may as well check the cup on the gear gear...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
07-24-2003, 09:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 735
Posted By DFF

making my tmaxx race-ready within 2 weeks...

ill need to buy a new piston and sleeve after all that practicing

LoL

Yeah, to setup your truck you need to watch what kind of tires they use on the track...

Tires are number one. Whatever...
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
07-24-2003, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 735
Posted By DFF

making my tmaxx race-ready within 2 weeks...

Instead of buying anything like hop-ups and stuff, I would buy 5 gallon of fuel, go on the race track and pratice as much as I can.

Instead of concentrating on your truck, get more driving skills....
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
07-17-2003, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By DFF

sporttraxx tires

how do they compare weight wise with a set of super light Proline bowtie ???

DFF
Forum: RC Monster Trucks
07-17-2003, 07:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,118
Posted By DFF

Savage fuel tank idea

Still will not be as good as a real tank with back pickup:

1- You need baffle around your new pick-up
2- Tank bottom is still angled toward the front

It will work and help but will not totally...
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