RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
I called HPI last night to find out what they are doing about the problems. The customer service rep told me that they are working with castle to solve the issue and it looks to be a software issue...But not confirmed on that yet. In the mean time they said that it would be best not to run 3S batteries. He also stated that they will try to put out the resoulution to the problem on their website but he was not sure how the company is going to handle that yet.
Posted on: 9/23/2011 3:22 AM by Author "reddogg26" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: t9dragon [quote]ORIGINAL: reddogg26 t9dragonI have been reading a lot on URC forums...People posting there have been having the same problems. [/quote] Hey reddogg26, what is the "C" rating on the lipos you are using? [/quote] The C rating is 40C on both by 3S lipo's
Posted on: 9/18/2011 3:20 AM by Author "reddogg26" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
t9dragonI have been reading a lot on URC forums...People posting there have been having the same problems.
Posted on: 9/17/2011 8:50 PM by Author "reddogg26" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10721863

RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
roadstar01 or nitro-rob- When you put the MAMBA Pro ESC in did you do anything special? Do you need to just plug it in and go? Also wanted to know if you have a good part number for that ESC. Have you had any problems with running 3S battery in it after switching out the ESC? Do you need to change out the motor? I am new at this so sorry for all the questions.
Posted on: 9/17/2011 8:48 PM by Author "reddogg26" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
HPI has been having a lot of issues! I seen it on mine and read in a lot of forums this issue is becoming a common problem. HPI needs to fix this....if castle is having issues...switch to a better ESC. Mine melted and burned up after about 3 minutes of use. It is ridiculious...This should not happen!
Posted on: 9/17/2011 9:38 AM by Author "reddogg26" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
I just recieved my HPI FLUX XS yesterday. Read all the instructions, set it up as directed. I put in a 3S 30C battery and ran it for about 2 minutes and was just doing some fine tuning on the steering. When I brought it back to me for a adjustment the truck started to smoke. I removed the top and the wires melted right out of the ESC. Now no more fun. I barely got started. I called HPI and I am sending the ESC back to them so they can send me a new one. It just sucks that I have to wait another 2 to 3 weeks to have some fun. HPI customer service rocks so far and was really helpfull. The shipping to IRAQ is pretty fast but I will just have to wait around to see if a new ESC will fix the problem. I just hope that there is nothing else wrong besides that.
Posted on: 9/16/2011 8:52 PM by Author "reddogg26" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10720531