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    Engine swap to 5.9

    I have the same problem, my spur gear is the standard plastic which is a bit thicker too. I shelved the idea for a winter project so hope you got it sorted I am just reading through the posts. ps; you could give it a clean :-)
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    What did you do to your HPI Savage today?

    Let me know how you get on, I was thinking of changing the ratio on mine but so far haven't touched it.
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    What did you do to your HPI Savage today?

    Stripped two gear boxes, why? because they were sitting there looking at me and wanted to get my hands dirty ;)
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    New Savage owner dumb question

    save your money you wont notice especially if your happy with it as standard. any pipe worth having is going to cost you far more than you think, better to spend the money on fuel a spare glow plug and get used to the car. when you can drive it hard and looking for more power then is the time to...
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    What did you do to your HPI Savage today?

    thanks woodie, great pipes I can imagine the sound and difference one would make. expect one second hand would be like moon dust! will be looking into this thanks ;-)
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    Need Tec Advice

    what I would do; give it a "good" service. clean everything out, take the tank off and give that a good flush out and dry. Replace the plug. Clean or replace air filter (don't forget to oil it). Replace ALL fuel lines and you may as well replace the "O" ring on fuel tank lip so you know your...
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    Engine swap to 5.9

    no consolation to you but I done the same and it dropped straight in no trouble! if I were you I would measure both engines front to back accurately and if they are identical, you got something else out. good luck
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    4.6 savage x starting problems

    I changed from roto start to pull, after changing the OWB a couple of times. if tuned right it starts easy and one less battery to worry about.
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    What did you do to your HPI Savage today?

    Nice pipe, what is it & where from ;-)
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    What did you do to your HPI Savage today?

    filled the tank ready for a run, half way through lost a pin and had to come home. Tip... always take plenty of spares! Yes of course you do :confused: so do I :)
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    HPI Savage Octane first run thoughts

    I would like one but the price is way too high here in the uk
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    New Savage owner dumb question

    mine does that too :) I just looked up "Integy's rear hub carriers" and they are approx double here in the uk. (works out $84 in your money) could get cheaper if I searched but just put a quick search in and clicked the first one for price check.
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    Axel/wheel extenders

    thanks both, i did wonder how much strain it would put on so will look into your suggestions, thanks ;)
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    Axel/wheel extenders

    Hi folks A quick one this, I have a savage x and want to make it wider improving the handling etc. will I be able to use the standard wheels (14mm i think) or need new ones 17mm? if so its not a straigh case of the axels I will need new set of wheels and as I have 3 savages I would like to stay...
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    My truck runs away

    repair as above, and get yourself a "Failsafe" the little device could save you a lot of money. don't be a tight arse they are cheap & easy to fit.;)
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    What is the best break in method?

    There are good vids on youtube made by HPI showing the whole process. Take your time and do it proper, it will pay off in the long run. Good luck
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