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Build or Buy?
11-22-2007, 08:52 PM
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Build or Buy?
I was wondering what you guys all think about building a Savage from the ground up. Would it be cheaper to buy it in a kit or get pieces from eBay? I have one already so I know where everything goes.
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11-22-2007, 09:05 PM
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RE: Build or Buy?
dude, it would be cheapest to fix the one you already have. you can pick up parts on ebay. and only get the ones you need, then when you break something up-grade
11-22-2007, 09:05 PM
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RE: Build or Buy?
The revo does not come in a kit version.... but you could get a roller off ebay and build it from the ground up and it would be cheaper cause then you can do all your mods you want on it and not mess with taking off all the useless stuff. But thats just my 2 cents.
11-22-2007, 09:05 PM
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RE: Build or Buy?
Cheaper? I'm not sure... more fun? Probably... I guess in the long run, it may be cheaper, depending on what your plans are... if you want to go with a lot of aftermarket parts, I'd say it would be cheaper, because you aren't buying the parts twice.
11-22-2007, 09:17 PM
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RE: Build or Buy?
If you're getting a SECOND truck... I'd get something else (that's what I did)... I'm not a fan of having the same truck for both of my trucks. I know people who do, but it doesn't make sense to me... I'd rather experience the different trucks if I'm buying a SECOND truck. (Which is why I own a MiniT and a LST2 as well as my Revo)
11-22-2007, 09:23 PM
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RE: Build or Buy?
LOL, I have a Mini-T and hate the thing to death, I just haven't gotten around to selling it.
Now the Micro-T, a whole different story. I jump it off 5 foot ramps at full speed and have only broken a few minor things. They are tougher than anything. Scale to Scale they smoke any modded Savage or other bash worthy RC. It is a beast!
Now the Micro-T, a whole different story. I jump it off 5 foot ramps at full speed and have only broken a few minor things. They are tougher than anything. Scale to Scale they smoke any modded Savage or other bash worthy RC. It is a beast!
11-22-2007, 09:23 PM
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RE: Build or Buy?
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That may be what I do. By the way games beer the Revo runs and everything is fine.
That may be what I do. By the way games beer the Revo runs and everything is fine.
11-22-2007, 09:26 PM
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RE: Build or Buy?
ORIGINAL: gamesbeer1
sorry i didn't realize. by all means get a savage roller, that way you can do what you want with it and not buy parts you don't need. and it's always fun to have a different truck. i have 4 a savage l.e., a revo 3.3, a hellfire, and a jato 3.3
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That may be what I do. By the way games beer the Revo runs and everything is fine.
That may be what I do. By the way games beer the Revo runs and everything is fine.
11-22-2007, 09:27 PM
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RE: Build or Buy?
you can download the manual here as a pdf file http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/867.html and if you get and earlier model hpi has the same page for those
11-22-2007, 09:35 PM
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RE: Build or Buy?
for me building and upgrading is 80%of the fun,that way you can get it just the way you want,and its something to be proud of,after you created it.build away,i say
11-22-2007, 09:37 PM
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ORIGINAL: megamaxx
for me building and upgrading is 80%of the fun,that way you can get it just the way you want,and its something to be proud of,after you created it.build away,i say
for me building and upgrading is 80%of the fun,that way you can get it just the way you want,and its something to be proud of,after you created it.build away,i say
Is this worth $200, it a regular Savage X not SS.
11-22-2007, 10:41 PM
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RE: Build or Buy?
The one thing i like about the Savages is they are BB unlike traxxas. so it all depends on what you want im thinking of a savy for x-mass........ not sure yet...=/ and umm... ur in the traxxas posts i know it says MODS PLZ MOVE TO HPI but just thought i would put that in....
11-22-2007, 10:47 PM
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RE: Build or Buy?
IMO the revo is easier to work I own both and my revo is a breeze compared to the savage the savage it a pain to work on just b/c you have to take most of the truck apart to get to the tranny and other stuff but the savage can take a beating and never needs alot of maintence so thats not much of a problem. they both are awesome trucks and each has their pros and cons it just comes down to your opinion...
11-22-2007, 10:48 PM
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RE: Build or Buy?
ORIGINAL: madmax22
The one thing i like about the Savages is they are BB unlike traxxas. so it all depends on what you want im thinking of a savy for x-mass........ not sure yet...=/ and umm... ur in the traxxas posts i know it says MODS PLZ MOVE TO HPI but just thought i would put that in....
The one thing i like about the Savages is they are BB unlike traxxas. so it all depends on what you want im thinking of a savy for x-mass........ not sure yet...=/ and umm... ur in the traxxas posts i know it says MODS PLZ MOVE TO HPI but just thought i would put that in....
11-22-2007, 10:52 PM
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RE: Build or Buy?
ORIGINAL: Clymer122693
IMO the revo is easier to work I own both and my revo is a breeze compared to the savage the savage it a pain to work on just b/c you have to take most of the truck apart to get to the tranny and other stuff but the savage can take a beating and never needs alot of maintence so thats not much of a problem. they both are awesome trucks and each has their pros and cons it just comes down to your opinion...
IMO the revo is easier to work I own both and my revo is a breeze compared to the savage the savage it a pain to work on just b/c you have to take most of the truck apart to get to the tranny and other stuff but the savage can take a beating and never needs alot of maintence so thats not much of a problem. they both are awesome trucks and each has their pros and cons it just comes down to your opinion...
