RE: MRC F150
Looks awesome....iam glad to here you are diggin it.
Posted on: 4/29/2012 4:29 PM by Author "paba60" in the forum "RC Rock Crawlers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11061639

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Got a couple sets of used treads...Which do you guys think should I use? Super stars with Dirt Hawgs [IMG]http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr206/paba60/P1010817.jpg[/IMG] RPM Revolvers with Proline Hammers [IMG]http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr206/paba60/P1010818.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr206/paba60/P1010819.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr206/paba60/P1010820.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 3/31/2012 6:06 PM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11022931

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: redfisher1974 [quote]ORIGINAL: cumminspower5.9 [quote]ORIGINAL: redfisher1974 My rims and tires just showed up[:D] Time to glue and install. [/quote] What tires/rims did you get fisher? post pics. [/quote] Just my luck glued the tires on the rims and put the rears on no problem get to the front and the offset is not right!!! [/quote] What rims did you end up with Red???
Posted on: 3/27/2012 4:27 PM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11017566

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: nitro-rob I recommend the castle act 3800 motor.  Its perfect for this truck. [/quote] +1....I have this in my XS with the stock ESC since new....Never an issue. What is this sway bar thing???? I searched a few pages back and couldn't find it???
Posted on: 2/20/2012 11:20 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10967676

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: cumminspower5.9 How come i hear of people having so much bad luck with the flux xs, and others are doing just fine with theirs? im about to purchase this and i dont want to have a pos. ill prob be ordering mine within 2 weeks or so. [/quote] You've been following the thread for a while....It really seems to come down to complete luck in some cases and/or preventive actions in other cases... Drive cups, Antenna Wires, Steering Servos, ESCs, Motor's, DogBones, Loose Pinions, etc... If you are not willing to take the chance....or are ready to replace some of the known deficient parts....Then the XS is not the right choice for you. It comes down to a choice that you have to make... I chose to replace the steering servo, motor, gear down, and go through the entire truck before it ever had power to it...I have had my truck since September '11 on 2S and 3S...with no significant issues. No, I don't beat the crap out of my toys but, I do run them hard enough.
Posted on: 2/2/2012 12:51 PM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10940584

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Shims came in my parts bag...I got my XS in September '11.
Posted on: 2/2/2012 10:40 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10940362

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
More info on the XS SS...set for EU release...:( [link=http://www.hpieurope.com/kit-info.php?lang=en&partNo=107821]Savage XS SS[/link] Universal DriveShafts Adjustable Turnbuckles E Clip Eliminators Aluminum Adjustable Shocks ...again with the DANG comment...:)
Posted on: 2/2/2012 9:12 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10940247

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Xs ss....dang....well I guess thats why they haven't released any parts for the xs...they've been busy....
Posted on: 2/2/2012 4:56 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10939878

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Haha....+1 Rob... I keep going back to HPI here...They have CVDs available...at $42 a pair...:D They still don't have most of the kit parts available to buy....and most all of the option parts they show on the box are not available...what the Heck ! It's too bad....It's a great size...pretty durable save a few integral pieces....They really dropped the ball here IMO. In the end XS users are here buying up HR and Integy parts....hoping they'll hold up...:( With all this said....I am still sticking with the XS....HPI will catch up eventually....I hope....:)
Posted on: 1/23/2012 6:53 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10922964

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
As Rob said...I posted pics and details of the 90 bullets I used...Purchased from TQ Racing. They are quite nice and work well. I'm with you Rob....Can't believe that HPI still doesn't have support parts available...Maybe they just released to many new trucks in '11... What a bummer about the HR cups...I think that's first issue I have heard of....most folks seem happy with them.
Posted on: 1/8/2012 11:21 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10898084

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
I was able to fit a 1/16 Traxxas Wheelie bar to my XS without much hassle...
Posted on: 1/5/2012 7:18 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10892741

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: dms888 any idea of what a safe temp is i can run this motor at without frying it? matt [/quote] Ideally 150F or under... At 200F you will hurt the motor, maybe even less with a cheaper motor...
Posted on: 12/6/2011 5:00 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10845687

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: nitro-rob Did some speed runs today and made a video.  Enjoy...   http://youtu.be/LN_0eXav8ms How do you embed youtube videos? D   [/quote] Hahaha....bong... Thats good man....thanks for sharing....
Posted on: 12/2/2011 5:34 PM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10840520

RE: NEW!!! Official Traxxas XO-1 1/7 onroad....
[quote]ORIGINAL: Foxy I don't have time or the ability to see pics or vids from the office, I'll check them later, so let me just ask... Is this basically an answer to the DM-one and Inferno GT type cars? [/quote] You got it Foxy... Looks to have Pede/Slash 4x4 syle drivetrain....17mm hubs...CVs look pretty beefy but, it's hard to say...laydown steering servo...metal shock towers....mamba monster with the CC cap bank...maybe a Castle/Neu 15 series (1650Kv)...body looks sick. Folks are beating it up already...but looks to be an OK platform.... For the Money ($1099 on Tower)....i'd have me a used DM-1 or Inferno GT though...
Posted on: 11/30/2011 8:09 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10836105

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: nitro-rob The HPI service representative told my friend today when he called about the blown ESC that there is a reworked second version that they have not had any problems with. Is anyone out there driving one of the first shipped ESCs on 3s without a problem? I have used my first run Vapor Pro ESC for five minutes on 2s and wonder if I should go for it and see if it has the strength to handle it on 3s while its still under warranty. [/quote] I would...and plan too. Granted I switched to the HR 60T spur and added the 1410....to help things out. I plan to tax the Vapor Pro... Might as well while it's under warranty...
Posted on: 11/29/2011 5:36 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10834251

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: nitro-rob My friend bought an XS on black friday.  50 dollars off, open box.  They said they were certain the V2 vapor pro was installed (never heard of an official V2 release) and drove it for a few minutes to show him.  He bought it and ran it for a few minutes and this familiar site happened.  Venom 5400 mAh, 3S, 20C battery. [IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n628/bobbydingle/Pats%20savage%20XS%20ESC%20v1/DSC_0278.jpg[/IMG] [IMG][/quote] Holy Meltdown Batman!
Posted on: 11/28/2011 12:20 PM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10833025

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: Eman77 Any real reason to swap out electronics/radio/servo right away? I say roll with what it comes with, and upgrade as things annoy you. [:D] [/quote] Servo, Yes...The stocker is WAY underpowered...resulting in poor handling at any speed. ESC/Motor - It has been proven...with data that this combo results in amperage draws of 150A+ at start up. It seems that swapping the motor helps greatly. Radio - Just fine...as long as you clean up the location of the Rx antenna...
Posted on: 11/16/2011 9:46 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10814871

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: alexhunter Thanks Fox.  My radio is Fm, maybe I'll lake at getting a new 2.4Ghz.    [/quote] Or batteries from [link=http://www.hobbypartz.com/]Here[/link]. I have had good luck with them...pretty quick shipping too. Also, if you use the stock 2.4....Don't forget to re-route the Rx antenna away from any moving parts...Just ask T9...
Posted on: 11/16/2011 9:42 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10814859

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: ThunderbirdJunkie [quote]ORIGINAL: nitro-rob I've been looking into the new tekin 4-piles and the only issues I have is the 5mm shaft.  I don't want to be pinion limited.  What do you think for the XS...3300 or 4000 kv? [/quote] ThunderbirdJunkie would go 4000kv. Kershaw Designs has 5mm bore 48p pinions, too. [/quote] Hot racing has the 5mm/48p pinions as well....billed for the xs. Theres, a link a few pages back.
Posted on: 11/15/2011 12:41 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10812742

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: rokie1432 did you get the Hot Racing gear from Liquid RC?...are they more reliable these days?... [/quote] No, got it from hobby's etc...real quick shipping.
Posted on: 11/14/2011 7:14 PM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10812466

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Oh Yea....Postman was nice to me today. The 60T Spur from Hot Racing looks really nice... Never had HR stuff before.... Hopefully, it holds up. :) [image][IMG]http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr206/paba60/P1010713.jpg[/IMG][/image]
Posted on: 11/14/2011 6:08 PM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10812346

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Yahoo....a 1410 is inbound for this guys xs. :D
Posted on: 11/11/2011 3:35 PM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10807667

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: rokie1432 hey guys, from the hot-racing website, what are the pinions that are suitable for the XS?...especially if i want to gear down?.... Would i also need the 32T - 60T Idler gear?... Is the light weight power tune pinion gear set <span style=''font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; ''>(24T, 26T, 28T, 30T) suitable for gearing down? [/quote] All the info. you are asking about is in your manual....Take a look...it tells you what pinions work with what spurs. Otherwise, somebody posted a pic of that page in this thread....scroll through the pages...you'll find it.
Posted on: 11/9/2011 6:03 PM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
Just ordered the 60t spur....we shall see.
Posted on: 11/9/2011 4:04 PM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10804738

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: chvytruckboy Hey everyone listen up i have the castle link and am changing the settings again does anyone have any good throttle/ brake curves??? if so can you take a screen shot of your settings so i can try em out? Thanks,            Rob [/quote] Hey chevy....take a look back through this thread...there are several screenshots and examples of others settings.
Posted on: 11/8/2011 6:33 PM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: nitro-rob This is a dump question, but when you run the stock ESC does it have the same pitch with the startup beeps as the regular castle stuff?  Mine sounds slower and lower pitched. [/quote] I know that my vapor pro sounds like all my other castle stuff...weird
Posted on: 11/8/2011 6:27 PM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10803417

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: ThunderbirdJunkie ThunderbirdJunkie installed a JR ST126MG steering servo (yes, slow, but better than stock, and he had one laying around) and his RX8 tonight. Ignore the missing left rear spring...yet another Traxxas rod end failure[&:] [/quote] I know it's been said before but THESE THINGS ARE A PAIN to work on! I was busy last night putting a HiTec 645MG servo and AL servo horn in my XS.... What's the deal with the TRX rod end failures?? Were you using the TRX 2443 camber link sets?? My SL4SH and Pede are definately heavier and run bigger tires...no issues with the TRX rod ends... I have some extra delrin rod...I was thinking about making camber links from that....but I'd be using TRX rod ends...[X(] Your thoughts??
Posted on: 11/8/2011 5:51 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10802265

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: fb5b [quote]ORIGINAL: paba60 [quote]ORIGINAL: fb5b Conclusion? The HPI 4000kv motor in the Flux XS is seriously cheaped out, cheaper magnets ups the KV but drastically reduces efficiency, and this follows down the line and puts extra stress on the ESC and Batteries. Might throw a VXL Motor in next see how that holds up. [/quote] Interested in the data log for the VXL motor
Posted on: 11/7/2011 6:37 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10800617

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: fffmonkey1 Castle mmp sct w/1410 3800kv motor come with 5mm shaft.  There is very hard to find 48p 30T, 32T 5mm bore pinion.  Did any brother has experience on this? [/quote] There are 2 versions of the 1410.... 3.2MM Shaft....coupled with the Sidewinder SCT combo [link]http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBKDV&P=7[/link] 5MM Shaft....coupled with the MMP SCT combo [link]http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBKDW&P=7[/link]
Posted on: 11/7/2011 6:13 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10800591

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: fb5b Conclusion? The HPI 4000kv motor in the Flux XS is seriously cheaped out, cheaper magnets ups the KV but drastically reduces efficiency, and this follows down the line and puts extra stress on the ESC and Batteries. Might throw a VXL Motor in next see how that holds up. [/quote] Interested in the data log for the VXL motor....Please post your results if you run that test. In the interim....I'll be on the hunt for a 3800 motor...:) Also, one point of clarification....you we're running the QBase (MMP) in the XS with the 3800 or the Vapor Pro...when you pulled 115A??
Posted on: 11/7/2011 5:16 AM by Author "paba60" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10800544