RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: Thiagooo I'm about to buy a savage xs, which parts should I buy to make reservation? Which break easier? So I will use 2s. thank you [/quote] one of my a arm did snap off when i lost control of my xs and went fullspeed to a curb (thats what happen if your receiver antenna get chewed up by the centre drive shaft and you dont replace it) but the part that breaks often is prob the shock rod ends. apart from that almost everything on the xs is pretty strong in the future you may want to upgrade to a stronger servo, better tires, tbone bumpers and maybe powerstroke shocks.
Posted on: 4/23/2012 7:35 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: taberj47 btw ur going to hate the t bone bumper i have one also and u have to cut like a inch and a half off each side of the bumper so the tires dont rub but it helps as defense against damage. [/quote] no adjustment needed on the tbone using geolanders tires
Posted on: 4/23/2012 6:03 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
New aftermarket upgrades for the XS! its pricey tho http://www.bigsquidrc.com/gh-racing-releases-some-upgrades-for-your-hpi-savage-xs/ [quote]GH Racing has released some 6061-T6 Aluminum
 upgrades for your HPI Savage XS. Each upgrade is available in the pictured silver as well as orange. Aluminum Knuckles
 MSRP: $29.99 Aluminum Steering Block Support MSRP: $29.99 Aluminum Lower Arms MSRP: $29.99 Aluminum Body Mount MSRP: $23.99 Aluminum Upper Arms MSRP: $22.99[/quote]
Posted on: 4/20/2012 6:31 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: gdiddy13 Thank you that's exactly what I needed. I'm thinking of using the Traxxas 2056, though. Do you think I would notice a difference with the 2056 as compared to the stock servo? [quote]ORIGINAL: spena [quote]ORIGINAL: gdiddy13 Does anyone know the specs on the steering servo? I know it was mentioned on this thread before but can't find it. Thanks, [/quote] XS
Posted on: 4/17/2012 6:07 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: First Brushless RTR
[quote]ORIGINAL: miniRCfan Ok I currently have a Savage XL and an older Ofna buggy. Both of these are nitro. I do not want to convert anything I am looking for a good RTR brushless 4x4 for bashing I am not a buggy fan for where i do most of my bashing and would rather lean towards a truggy. it has to be decent out of the box however I have no problem upgrading things as they break. I would rather to stay in the $500 range but will need a lipo charger and batteries for whatever I get so I know it will probably run more. Any Sugestions? [/quote] I say go for Traxxas' Stampede 4x4 VXL. Its durable, powerful with 2s/3s, lots of after market parts since it share parts with the slash. This would run over $500 tho witht he lipos and charger. Staying under $500 with lipo and charger, i recommend the Savage XS and since you had the XL you'll feel at home. You may want to consider the Helion Dominus 10SC RTR also as bigsquidrc gave it Bash Vehicle of the Year. lots of options out there, cant go wrong with any of them
Posted on: 4/16/2012 11:47 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: gdiddy13 Does anyone know the specs on the steering servo? I know it was mentioned on this thread before but can't find it. Thanks, [/quote] XS servo is the SF 10W while it is waterproof its very weak: Torque: 36.10oz/in (4.5kg/cm) @ 6.0V Speed: 0.18 sec/60° @ 6.0V compare than to Traxxa's waterproof servo 2075: Torque: 125 oz-in Speed: 0.16 sec @ 60°
Posted on: 4/16/2012 11:38 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: kc092755 [quote]ORIGINAL: spena beadlock rims are fine if you are bashing. but for speed runs over 40mph then youll have a problem [/quote] Thanx spena, That's another question I want to ask, so the best way is using glue, right? Thanx! [/quote] Usually is but beadlocks advantage is its ablity to switch between tires with ease
Posted on: 4/2/2012 11:39 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: kc092755 [quote]ORIGINAL: fastgreen350 I would love to be able to go out and buy another esc but after the price of the xs, and a mmp on top of that plus all the other esc problems I have had I am pretty much tapped out for a while on rc car fundage. And here is a pic of a xs with mashers [/quote] Hi fastgreen350, Are they beadlock rims? I have a set of proline eight shooter, are they OK for xs and masher tires? Thanx! [/quote] beadlock rims are fine if you are bashing. but for speed runs over 40mph then youll have a problem
Posted on: 4/2/2012 8:10 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: Elcee I've always wanted to own and build an RC truck, this little thing looks to be tons of fun! However I think I'm out of my depth; this would be my first RC truck so I'm a little bewildered with all the options regarding motors, ESCs and batteries. Would someone be willing to give me a list for each including a budget option, a recommended option and a borderline overkill option? I hope to be able to divine gear selections from this. However the real worry is the list of things I've read on various forums suggesting what "needs" to be replaced (apart from t9dragons). So far the list includes: - Wheels and Tyres (Badlands seem to be the most recommended replacement) - Turnbuckles (I'm not sure what these are, let alone why I should be replacing them) - Steering servo (Not included in SS kit, but most people say stock isn't up to the job. Am I right in thinking Traxxas does an upgraded plug andplay option?) - Gearing - Lots of slop to be shimmed in the diff, axles and shocks (Is this usual?) - Replacement shock ends (RPM mentioned .. is this a brand or model?) - Diff cup wear Is this truck a Bad Idea for a first timer? [/quote] if this will be your first truck then the RTR Savage XS is good enough then replace parts is it breaks. but since you want to build it from ground up then your list is good. you may want to consider Powerstrokes shocks, tbone bumpers and also XS sway bar kit
Posted on: 3/26/2012 12:03 PM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
I did some heavy bashing during the weekend at a local park. no broken parts but got really dirty with mud and sand. really love how its waterproof, just use jet stream on my garden hose to wash the dirt away and air compressor to dry it up. just wondering if the Venom's V540 3300kv+80A Waterpoof ESC Combo will work on the xs.
Posted on: 3/26/2012 7:15 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: billymare Anybody ever have shipping issues with Tbone Racing? [/quote] no havent had any issue but since im in canada it takes a while longer to arrive. its just that they dont notify you that they shipped it unless you ask
Posted on: 3/21/2012 6:27 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
question, about to buy used mmp + 3800kv combo and was wondering should gear up or gear down? Will run only on 2S lipo cause none of my current 3S fit on the xs.
Posted on: 3/14/2012 10:58 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
was hoping the XS SS's body cover would pre-painted like in box lol
Posted on: 3/14/2012 7:14 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Which 1/8e buggy to get?
my ae rcb8e has yet to fail but I would recommend the Losi 8IGHT-E 4WD Buggy. slap on a tekin esc motor combo and you are set edit: do a quick search in the forum as well, there are tons of discussion about this very topic
Posted on: 3/13/2012 6:53 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: iTz Nicholas72 Well, changed my mind about the Savage XS SS and in going with something else. The RTR version :p [/quote] we recommended getting the rtr from the beginning lol
Posted on: 3/13/2012 6:13 AM by Author "spena" 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 [quote]ORIGINAL: t9dragon [quote]ORIGINAL: cumminspower5.9 Hey guys, i have a quick question... is there a way to adjust the brakes on this truck? they don't seem to be stopping the truck enough to where they would even be useful. [/quote] What ESC are you using? [/quote] I'm using the stock Flux Vector Pro ESC. [/quote] I use the Castle Link USB Programming Kit to change my esc settings
Posted on: 3/12/2012 12:43 PM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: RC for my old man...
[quote]ORIGINAL: EnglishSamuraii Okie dokie. Would the Savage XS FLUX be worth getting over the Firestorm FLUX? [/quote] The XS wouldnt as fast and handling is better on the firestorm but you will expact less broken parts and its bashing ready. Not sure how fast you really want it but with 2S lipos I find the XS fast enough.
Posted on: 3/9/2012 12:20 PM by Author "spena" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Back in the hobby need help choosing
not sure why no one has recommended the E-REVO Brushless Edition. The ERBE is essential a glorified Truggy-MT hybrid. There are alot of after market parts, easy to work on and can use 1/8 esc+motor. But it doesnt handle like truggy but way better handling than your avg MT.
Posted on: 3/9/2012 9:11 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: hereticgod they are slightly taller so you get more ground clearance another plus. [/quote] badlands will be my next tires after my geos go bad.. which wont be for awhile
Posted on: 3/6/2012 8:28 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: ts99ad Here is my problem. I am now spooked about used my 3s batts. I don’t want the controller melting away again. Am I safe to use the 3s batts or do I go and buy 2s batts before they arrive. I don’t want to wait another 2 months again for HPI to fix their problems. [/quote] never had problems with 2S and its been 6 months with the xs
Posted on: 3/5/2012 10:16 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: fastgreen350 Must still be having some issues, I just got mine a week ago and today was the first day I used it, and its starting to show some potential ESC problems. Its a great kit besides the esc though!! [/quote] Ive had my xs since release and still using the same esc; its been bashed hard, submerged under water and went through 6inch snow. Ran 30+ 2S lipos cycles on it and its still running fine. Just go with the XS RTR and replace parts as it fails apart from the servo. I cant speak for 3S Lipos though use 25C+ or else esc may fry.
Posted on: 3/2/2012 8:15 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: dcb2821 [quote]ORIGINAL: t9dragon [quote]ORIGINAL: iTz Nicholas72 I've done some reading up on the XS and I'm thinking about picking one up in the next few weeks or so to get back into RC after a few year break. I see that you need to immediately upgrade the servo and do something about the steering links. Neither of those are really a big deal since upgrades aren't expensive. I've also been told that I need to get CVDs and aluminium shocks. Are both of those really ''needed''? [/quote] There is nothing wrong with the stock shocks and dog bone axles. I have been running everything stock on both mine and my son's XS's and haven't had any issues until he cartwheeled his into a fence causing one of the steering links to pop off in the grass and we couldn't find it. [/quote] I agree, im running all stock and about 5 packs in and i just broke my first part today, a rear upright cracked while it was cartwheeling like an olympic gymnast. I do wanna replace the steering servo though with the Traxxas #2075..... [/quote] the front tbone bumper really helps mitigate the damage from doing cartwheels. Since installing it I havent had any issues with my xs apart from scratches on the tbones and thats on 2 metre cartwheels on pavement doing speed runs
Posted on: 3/1/2012 5:33 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: HPI Bullet ST Flux RTR
[quote]ORIGINAL: iTz Nicholas72 Leaning toward the XS because it's cheaper and even with some of the upgrades I "need" it will still be less than the Stampede 4x4 and possibly more durable. If only tower offered EasyPay for the Savage Flux 2350 then I would be set haha [/quote] +1 to XS. Just slap on 2s and you'll have a blast. its great out of the box just make sure you tape the turnbuckle with bright colours as it pops off easily or upgrade with the traxxas parts
Posted on: 2/29/2012 12:44 PM by Author "spena" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: dcb2821 [quote]ORIGINAL: spena [quote]ORIGINAL: dcb2821 Which 2S batteries are you guys running? I have 1 Duratrax Onyx 2S 25C 5000 that has held up pretty good, but im wanting to grab another battery. Any batteries you guys think are better than the Duratrax i have? [/quote] I have SPC 6000mah 30c and a Venom 5000mah 25c. Both are great, but i prefer the spc for its price
Posted on: 2/29/2012 12:25 PM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Getting a friend started right, into R/C
[quote]ORIGINAL: MONSTARUSTA well I built him a rustler out a spare parts last night thinking that the i10mt might be an ok deal as he couldn't buy a vxl brushless, nimh battery , and the cheapest 2.4ghz rx/tx for the price then hell have two trucks and a cheap set of electronics that will work in both trucks? I like the tamiya baja king idea to always nice to have options, so thanks. [/quote] have you tried looking for used? There's lots of ppl in my area selling mini traxxas rc and maybe you'll get lucky to find a person selling a rcb8 practically new with tekin combo system for $400 like i did :P
Posted on: 2/29/2012 8:44 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: HPI Bullet ST Flux RTR
[quote]ORIGINAL: iTz Nicholas72 Kinda thinking about the Stampede 4x4 but it's quite expensive so possible the Savage XS or a Mini Revo Flux. Though both need up grades and the ESC/motor/servo are less than stellar... [/quote] savage xs is a good option. built like a mini tank out of the box and uses 1/10 scale electronics. its just takes longer to get to the pinion compared to other rc. pede 4x4 is a better option. easy to work on, tons of aftermarket parts, lightweight and can be converted in to truggy/buggy/rustler etc (see Jang's shapeshifter) no such thing as a Mini Revo Flux, i think you mean erevo vxl or merv. its decent but on lipos expect broken parts.
Posted on: 2/29/2012 8:36 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: dcb2821 Which 2S batteries are you guys running? I have 1 Duratrax Onyx 2S 25C 5000 that has held up pretty good, but im wanting to grab another battery. Any batteries you guys think are better than the Duratrax i have? [/quote] I have SPC 6000mah 30c and a Venom 5000mah 25c. Both are great, but i prefer the spc for its price and mah size. Make sure your charge rate is 2C or lower for the spc as stated in their website.
Posted on: 2/29/2012 8:23 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: gdiddy13 anyone using the Yokohoma Geolander tires? and what are your thoughts? I'm looking for something a little better than the stock, to use all around. I have dedicated snow or heavy mud tires, so I just need a good all around tire [/quote] I have the geolanders mounted on HPI rims few months ago and I love it. its bit smaller and narrower than the stock xs tires but have better traction on all terrains.
Posted on: 2/28/2012 9:44 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: gdiddy13 I know this was just talked about but I can't find it. What is the ratings on the servo, and what was the traxxas servo people were using to replace it? [/quote] the traxxas servo is the TRA 2056. Its way stronger than the xs stock plus its cheapish ~$29. Many xs owner who wants to retain waterproofness go this route.
Posted on: 2/24/2012 5:55 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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RE: Official HPI Savage Flux XS thread...
[quote]ORIGINAL: dspdrew [quote]ORIGINAL: redfisher1974 [quote]ORIGINAL: 209mark123 Last page I saw a few people asking about the sway bar. I put the kit on mine and with different tires and these sway bars its like a new truck total difference in handling so much more responsive. [/quote] Where did you order it? [/quote] I got mine from here http://www.toadzrc.com/hpi-106731-sway-bar-set-front-rear-savage-xs.html. I haven't noticed much difference, but of course I have dual shocks on mine, and heavier springs, so unless I can find a stronger bar for mine, I don't think it's gonna do much for my truck. [/quote] Link not working. The sway bar kit can also be found at towerhobbies: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBSXK I placed an order in my lhs
Posted on: 2/21/2012 5:56 AM by Author "spena" in the forum "1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars"
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