building a flux :)

[super nub i drive traxxas]

alright i got some questions for you brushless guys. my nitro trucks drivetrain is completely shot so ive decided to make it a flux. dont wanna buy the conversion kit cuz i dont want those tvps. so im starting with either the FLM extended flux chassis or the tranny forward conversion. first off which of those do you recommend? and then what else will i need to complete it. i know electronics and stuff i mean little stuff that i probably over looked and possibly point me in the direction to where to find em cheap.
if youve got flux parts let me know
give me suggestions in general really. im a noob here

[frddyj]

first off, buy parts from www.tcscrawlers.com , theyre the cheapest flux parts on the web.

[super nub i drive traxxas]

much appreciated

[xll-SavageX-llx]

hmm
You will definitely need [HPI 100905] to convert your 3 speed or 2 speed trans into a single speed. You will need the FLUX motor mounts [HPI 100903] & [HPI 100906]. Oh can't forget the battery boxes [HPI 100908] and a pinion depends on what gearing you want. Stock gearing is 44/20.

Few options for the power plant.
HPI Torke and blue combo (Made by Castle)
Castle Castle MMM 2200kv and esc combo

I'm pretty sure that's it.

[xll-SavageX-llx]

edit HPI Torke and blur combo (Made by Castle)

[super nub i drive traxxas]

do i need the motor mount and a motor plate?

[xll-SavageX-llx]

do i need the motor mount and a motor plate?

Yes.
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSBUTgYNccZV0vIBju8uxGTtXe2qMQh1 sNm0jJEn_LjkJfdwrzE

[TripleSix]

do i need the motor mount and a motor plate?

Motor mount, motor plate, BP diffs, if you dont have them already, HD dogbones and axles, HD 18/23 drive gear, HD spur, Robinson Racing pinions, and dont forget WHEELIE BAR!

[fluxinator]

If you have a 3 speed i say sell it and get a cheap 2 speed off the bay and make it a 2 speed. It will be cheaper and you will make extra 20-30 bucks

[super nub i drive traxxas]

alright and what do you guys think regular extended flm chassis or the tranny forward one?

[super nub i drive traxxas]

Is there an esc mount?

[frddyj]

Is there an esc mount?

i made one. the one for the b/l revo works killer. i used the top part of it to make my mount.
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu295/frddyj/hpisf%20threads/flux/DSC_0074.jpg



thats using the revo mount in stock form.

i used the top piece and a square of CF to mount inside the tvps behind the motor.

[super nub i drive traxxas]

alright heres the flux update.
went with stock tvps. they were only 2 dollars so couldnt beat that.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h406/Kevin_Gardenhire/IMAG0233.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h406/Kevin_Gardenhire/IMAG0234.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h406/Kevin_Gardenhire/IMAG0238.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h406/Kevin_Gardenhire/IMAG0240.jpg
now on this next pic can anyone give me a part number for the screw that goes into the radio box? on the 25 radio box that screw isnt required so i dont have em.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h406/Kevin_Gardenhire/IMAG0241.jpg

[super nub i drive traxxas]

alright adding everything all up
savage x ss 2 speed to convert-$25 shipped
CC 20t pinion-$14 shipped
battery boxs-$24 shipped(right after i bought these got an email from TCS saying these were back in stock...)
Battery box mount and HD servo saver spring-$17 shipped
Tork 2200-$100 shipped
44 tooth spur and slipper set up-$17 shipped
44t gear to convert tranny-$9 shipped
TVP's, radio box and motor mounts-$35 shipped

241 dollars total so far
still need esc and lipos

[f1n3sse]

man thats a lot of money for something that doesnt make any noise or smoke (unless your esc burns up) go brushless!

[TripleSix]

Might wanna pick up a robinson racing pinion and the hpi hd 18/23 drive gear. Niether one of the stocks will last long, even on 4s. Make sure you put red locktite on the grub screw for the pinion and let it sit at least overnight.

[super nub i drive traxxas]

got the cc pinion supposed to last a while haha
we will see lol

[xll-SavageX-llx]

Very nice SS.

I really wished i lived on the US, shipping to Canada is killing me.
My shipping costs so far could of bought me some SMC 2s 8000mah 28C packs >:(

[super nub i drive traxxas]

jeeeeeeeeezus man that bites

[xll-SavageX-llx]

jeeeeeeeeezus man that bites

mmmmm yea think :lmao:

[frddyj]

SS, i like the build. the flux is a great truck in any form you build it.


its an expensive truck no matter how you build it and when i did mine i had to save and buy it piece by piece. takes longer but in the end you'll have a killer truck. +rep.

[super nub i drive traxxas]

Thanks frddy. I hear ya on saving im stuck at the esc and lipos now. Soon enough. Ill save up and go cf when I get the chance

[frddyj]

Thanks frddy. I hear ya on saving im stuck at the esc and lipos now. Soon enough. Ill save up and go cf when I get the chance

yep. upgrade when you "want" and "can," its not a "need." i seen plenty of guys get tons of use out of the stock parts.

hell, i still got my bullet-proof diffs in the bag caz the stock flux diffs are holdin up killer.

[super nub i drive traxxas]

send me those bp diffs in those bags, ill take care of them :)

[super nub i drive traxxas]

on the left side i was trying to put one of the screws into the tvps and it would spin and never get snug like the rest. took plates off and this plate
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h406/Kevin_Gardenhire/IMAG0251.jpg
doesnt sit all the way down. how does that plate come off? figuring theres some dirt or somin under there keeping it from going all the way down.

[TripleSix]

Take all the screws off for the skid plate and the lower bulk plate will come off. Then clean it off! Lol pretty dirty for a new build lol. Do you have the plastic tvp braces? May be time to apgrade to aluminum, or else you can get a longer bolt and run it through the brace and put a nut on the end.

[super nub i drive traxxas]

Can someone give me a run down on how to mount the esc

[frddyj]

Can someone give me a run down on how to mount the esc

your using the stock motor plate so your gonna need the stock esc mount & its on this tree http://cgi.ebay.com/HPI-Battery-Box-Mount-Savage-Flux-HPI100909-/160498173524?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item255e6fc654#ht_2672wt_907

it screws into the motor plate and also to the tvp. it is very easy to do, but if you need more help, d/l the flux manual from www.hpiracing.com and it shows how to do it with pics.

[TripleSix]

Can someone give me a run down on how to mount the esc

Double face tape and zip tie! Done! Just like out the box. Do you have the stock esc mount? If not, youll need one, or have to get creative. I may still have mine. Ill look and let you know.

[fluxinator]

I'm about to re build the 2nd flux so I'll take some pics for you to help out :)

[super nub i drive traxxas]

Where's those pics sudi lol

[fluxinator]

Where's those pics sudi lol

Lol sorry man i got side tracked today

You need this part
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/sudifly4/3c95a501.jpg
Then you put it on the savage next to the motor
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/sudifly4/5e46c2a7.jpg

And then put the ESC on top of it with a double sided tape and zip tie it. There is a slot at the bottom for the ziptie