RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: rc theman I've replaced them multiple times, and they all did the same thing. I think I'm going to buy The Toyz driveshaft setup for the XS and see if I can get rid of this dogbone setup [/quote] Did you replace the hpi ones or with aftermarket ones or hpi? Cause you may want to try the hr ones instead.
Posted on: 7/12/2012 12:52 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Yes the mamba max does do 6s but not the 1410 3800.
Posted on: 7/9/2012 10:30 AM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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Yes I ran the stock motor for a couple of months and then switched to the 1410 3800. They are 2 completely different motors the stocker ran hot all the time on stock gearing and the 3800 runs cool geared up. The highest temps I have had are 150 on the motor where as the stock motor was always in the 170 range. But yes a lower kv motor will always run cooler but I like speed and efficiency and the 3800 gives me that.
Posted on: 7/7/2012 6:17 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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It's a 540 sized 36mm motor I would stay in the 3500-4000kv range 2800 would be pretty slow for me anyways. I have been running the castle 1410 3800 with a 32t pinion in mine for about 6 months and it's fast as hell with tones of torque.
Posted on: 7/7/2012 4:00 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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Been running my xs since sept when they first came out, I ran about 20 packs through the stock esc but I was aware of the issues so i swapped it out for a mamba max not the pro version added my own fan and I have about 40 packs on that one never gets over 120 even on 3s. Kept the stock motor for about 30 packs then put in a 1410 3800 runs much cooler then stock never over 160 and I am running a 32t pinion on the 1410. Oh and I should say I bought both the mamba max and the 3800 used on rc tech. I think the newer castle esc's seem to be failing more then the older ones.
Posted on: 4/29/2012 9:15 AM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
I don't know about that it's an sv2 with a case and fan on it and people are having issues with the sv2 on anything other then 2wd. Seems like the same issues on the same esc but the firmware could be different on both and firmware does play a big role in the functionality of the esc.
Posted on: 3/30/2012 9:02 AM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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Exactly and also we all know that hpi didn't make the vapor pro esc castle did so who is really to blame.
Posted on: 3/30/2012 8:34 AM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: redfisher1974 Too bad the offset is wrong and they rub on the front knuckle as they look nice, Maybe a hex hub extension would work? [IMG]http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww268/redfisher/552625_10150755223770199_607835198_11866941_698141242_n.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] You could always put a washer in the hex to offset it just be sure to loctite the nut.
Posted on: 3/28/2012 5:04 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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I am running the badlands on mesh wheels, I also have dirt works but I like the badlands better good all around tire.
Posted on: 3/24/2012 5:28 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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I know they make 1/10 scale I just don't think they are 4 pole, the only 4 pole that I know they make is 1/8 scale. It doesn't say 4 pole anywhere that I can see but maybe I am wrong.
Posted on: 3/24/2012 2:13 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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That's when you switch to red loctite never had a problem after the first day. I used the red just to be sure and it worked for me anyways. Getting the pinion off is a whole different story lol.
Posted on: 3/24/2012 1:35 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: taberj47 tom i told u the esc is dead im going with a hobbywing esc and a lepard 4pole 3400kv motor later this month im keeping the stock stuff for back up cause the stock setup overheats way to fast im kinda getting less impressed with this rc car so much stuff is constantly breaking getting old...  [/quote] I didn't think leopard motors made a 4 pole motor for 1/10 scale. Get the castle 1410 3800 runs cool even geared up on 3s and it is 4 pole.
Posted on: 3/24/2012 12:31 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: cumminspower5.9 Has anyone found a fix for the center drive cups? mine are starting to show wear from the pins in them, almost like dents. im assuming its from the torque when the pins aren't seated on the sides of the cups. and how much play is there supposed to be? i checked mine last night and it seems as if they have about 1/4'' of movement back and forth. they wont come out but... [/quote] Double post sorry.
Posted on: 3/21/2012 8:40 AM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: cumminspower5.9 Has anyone found a fix for the center drive cups? mine are starting to show wear from the pins in them, almost like dents. im assuming its from the torque when the pins aren't seated on the sides of the cups. and how much play is there supposed to be? i checked mine last night and it seems as if they have about 1/4'' of movement back and forth. they wont come out but... [/quote] You can replace them with hot racing hardened cups I have been running those for about 25 packs and no wear on them at all. You can get them at liquidrc.
Posted on: 3/21/2012 8:39 AM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: fastgreen350 How does their warrenty stuff work, its cheap and I have heard good things, but I heard good things about castle too and here I am still with SV2 that I havent even used.  Just would be nice to put one in the xs that is going to last more than two runs before it muffs up. [/quote] I can't really say how good they are on waranty I have never had to return one. I am running a mamba max in my xs right now and it's very good runs cool I grabbed it used for $40 waterproofed it and put a fan on it. It really all depends you can get a bad esc from any company my stock vapor pro esc is still working.
Posted on: 3/14/2012 9:14 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: fastgreen350 Called Hpi today and now instead of telling me weeks ago that the qbase esc isnt in stock, they tell me it will be april until the qbase is in stock.  So I told them to send me another vapor pro.  I want to sell it new once I get it but, I am unsure of what esc to get to replace it.  I know I dont want Castle I have been waiting forever for them to warrenty my sv2 that was defective out of the box.  But I have had some good luck with LRP in my MERV and thought I would like to try to find a LRP esc that would work in my XS.  Can anyone help me out a bit with trying to find the right esc for the xs  not too sure what I need to be looking for to be honest, need someone that has some wisdom in this area lol.  [/quote] If you don't want castle I would go with hobbywing excellent esc's although the mamba max pro is a good choice. Here is a link to a hobbywing that would be good in the xs. I run this one on 4s in 1/8 scale buggy and it runs cool and smooth. http://www.hobbypartz.com/07e-c-xerun-80a-sd.html Or if you want to go even cheaper but still good http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/%5F%5F17234%5F%5FHobby%5FKing%5F80A%5FSensored%5FSensorless%5FCar%5FESC%5F1%5F8%5F1%5F5%5F.html
Posted on: 3/14/2012 8:46 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: kc092755 HI all, Do I need to change the idler gear to 32t-60t if I want to do some backflip w/ 2s lipo? Thanx! [/quote] No you can do backflips with stock gearing.
Posted on: 3/13/2012 10:06 AM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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I would recommend these batteries much more powerful and higher quality and still at a good price. http://www.hobbypartz.com/98p-30c-5300-2s1p.html
Posted on: 3/13/2012 9:13 AM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: dcb2821  <span style=''font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left; ''>Hey guys, my ESC is making a strange noise at start up and i was gonna see if you guys had any ideas about why it is doing it. The truck runs fine, it just started doing it yesterday. Its 48 degrees out, the truck doesnt run hot. Here is the youtube link.<br style=''font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left; '' /><br style=''font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left; '' /><a target=''_blank'' style=''color: rgb(0, 68, 51); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left; '' href=''http://youtu.be/aTlg9DRkYJ8''>http://youtu.be/aTlg9DRkYJ8 [/quote] That's the esc fan making that noise not sure why but if the fan still works I wouldn't worry to much.
Posted on: 3/10/2012 12:24 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
I am running the SC 1410 3800 motor on a 32t pinion right now runs good no heat issues but I am running it with a mamba max.
Posted on: 3/10/2012 8:40 AM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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When you file a claim with PayPal it's a 2 step process first you file the complaint then the seller has a chance to try and work it out with you. If you are still not happy you can then escalate it to a claim where PayPal will determine if you get a refund or not.
Posted on: 3/9/2012 7:19 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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The seller needs to contact USPS and file a complaint and they will try to track down the package you as the reciver of the package can't really do to much. I would file a eBay and PayPal (if that's how you paid) claim against the seller just to protect yourself no need to escalate the claim unless you don't get your truck or money back.
Posted on: 3/9/2012 12:36 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: cumminspower5.9 will these fit on the rear shock ends? and will the pivot ball fit as well?? <a href=''http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?I=LXBMSW&P=8''>http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?I=LXBMSW&P=8 [/quote] Those look like they should work.
Posted on: 3/7/2012 10:14 AM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: cumminspower5.9 [quote]ORIGINAL: hereticgod [quote]ORIGINAL: cumminspower5.9 I've noticed that some of the plastic parts on this truck break fairly easy when its cold out. the only parts i have broken are the plastic piece that screws on the bottom of the shock shaft. went through 2 of them in 4 days, and i barely jump the truck! [/quote] I broke those when it was warm out
Posted on: 3/7/2012 8:52 AM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: cumminspower5.9 I've noticed that some of the plastic parts on this truck break fairly easy when its cold out. the only parts i have broken are the plastic piece that screws on the bottom of the shock shaft. went through 2 of them in 4 days, and i barely jump the truck! [/quote] I broke those when it was warm out its just a weak point, replace with traxxas or rpm ends and no more breakage.
Posted on: 3/7/2012 8:39 AM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: redfisher1974 [quote]ORIGINAL: hereticgod Well I am in Canada and have been driving on them all winter and I was still popping wheelies in the snow. I think they are good all round and they are slightly taller so you get more ground clearance another plus. [/quote] You ever go to Stratford and eat at Boomers Fries? [/quote] No I never have, good fries?
Posted on: 3/6/2012 2:37 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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Well I am in Canada and have been driving on them all winter and I was still popping wheelies in the snow. I think they are good all round and they are slightly taller so you get more ground clearance another plus.
Posted on: 3/5/2012 9:44 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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+1 for the badlands. I love em.
Posted on: 3/5/2012 9:19 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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[quote]ORIGINAL: t9dragon How in the heck would you fit a 4s in the battery compartment? [/quote] I have seen people using two small 2s 2200mah together, they do fit. But yeah I don't think you would ever get a 4s in there.
Posted on: 3/3/2012 10:02 AM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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I haven't had any stripped screws yet and I have had the tranny out many times and drove in lots of snow.
Posted on: 3/1/2012 10:24 PM by Author "hereticgod" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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