First Savage Build

[WyldOne]

First Savage Build - Picco .28, Carbon Fiber Bits...

Would have liked to have a story line with my project, but unfortunately it has taken me 6months+ to get to where I am now.

Enjoy!

 

[Mickey]

You have some very nice looking parts on the first savage build. Going to be very light when you are finished. Looking forward to more updates and a final weight of your truck once built.

 

[]-[0pa]0ng]

where did you find those CF arms. I remember they use to be around 220 bucks for a full set. Can't remember the who built them.

 

[X]

where did you find those CF arms. I remember they use to be around 220 bucks for a full set. Can't remember the who built them.

Hop, those are vantage arms I believe. Link below.

http://www.vantageracing.com/site/v2-products.html#acc

 

[Jam Racing 1]

I would think those arms would be brittle for the pounding they will take.... will be interesting to see how they hold up. for 249.99 a full set I would hope they would be indestructible, or at least have a lifetime warranty...

 

[WyldOne]

Yes those are Vantage Racing carbon fiber arms and they are expensive for what they are. Where I'll be driving (my 2.5acre backyard) is relatively flat. Fingers crossed they won't snap lol.

 

[Bankrupter]

Do you plan to saddle tank that Picco? Please say no! please, please please ....

 

[WyldOne]

Do you plan to saddle tank that Picco? Please say no! please, please please ....

Undecided at the moment. I am wanting to do the mid tank mod, but I'm not sure where I'll relocate the throttle/brake servo without modifying the TVP's.

I do like the stock look with all the electronics hidden. Hmmm decisions...

 

[WyldOne]

Engine sealed up.

 

[Upbasher]

What'd you use to seal the engine? (The orange stuff)

 

[Jam Racing 1]

looks like a good sealing job there, should have no air leaks in that engine.....

 

[WyldOne]

I used Permatex Ultra Copper High Temp Silicone Gasket Maker.

 

[WyldOne]

looks like a good sealing job there, should have no air leaks in that engine.....

I sure hope so - pull start spring came apart on me, what a pain in the *** that was lol.

 

[Jam Racing 1]

Ya thats the same gasket sealant I use, far as the pullstarts I hate em hate em hate em.... been using a tigerdrive on all my stuff and I just love em. my drill is always ready to crank any engine i have with little effort on my part....

 

[mopwr]

That is one wicked chassis ....WELL DONE !!!!

 

[WyldOne]

Just took some photos to give you guys an update of where I am ATM.

I am wanting to purchase the HPI Savage suspension Conversion kit, but am having difficulties find the cheapest.

I like this colour scheme on this shell, I think it looks trick.

RPM Savage Flux skid plate. Very happy with this!

Futuba 4PL with LiFe battery

 

[WyldOne]

LST shocks fitted. 4.0lb white springs, 35wt oil.

 

[X]

Looking good. Where are your support brackets for the LST shocks? They go in front of the front shocks, behind the rear shocks. Would be alot stronger of a mount if you use them as well. I've linked them for you below, pretty cheap too.

http://www.innovative-rc.com/shock-support-brackets-p-330.html

 

[WyldOne]

Thanks X, I didn't know about them. I think I might have to order the X ones.

 

[X]

I'd recommend it. If you're anything like me, those shock mounts take alot of abuse. lol

link below.
http://www.innovative-rc.com/shock-support-brackets-savage-p-329.html

 

[WyldOne]

Just ordered! Thanks.

 

[WyldOne]

Genuine HPI Savage Part - Aluminum Rear Spindle Carriers (86375 & 86384). Very hard to find on their own - I think I purchased the last ever available as no one online has them in stock...

Aluminum Rear Spindle Carrier is stronger and adds more durability. Built-in toes angle also eliminates the need for the stock toe linkage rod assembly for a simple and clean rear suspension.

 

[WyldOne]

How my Savage sits now. Haven't finished building yet.

Too much camber on the rear tires, think i need shorter upper arms.

4cm off the ground or 1.5" for you yanks.

Need part 86376 for rear hub carrier

 

[WyldOne]

 

[WyldOne]

I recently mounted my pipe using the Savage XL aluminum exhaust mount and retainer set. The spring was a bit long, so it involved bending and cutting. Looks better than using the piece of wire that ERCM include with the pipe.

 

[frddyj]

Wheres the dirt? That shelf queen is shinier that the hardwood floors its sitting on, lol. Pssst.. The savage is an "off road" model meaning your supposed to hit the dirt.

id ask you how that lrp/pipe combo works but it obviously hasn't been run, let me know when, or "if" you ever fire it up.

 

[Bankrupter]

Picco and robins pipe... mid tank that or its going to run like poop. Fred go easy on him as it sits its gonna lean out and die and early death. Hes gonna run out to get it dirty before its ready.

 

[frddyj]

Picco and robins pipe... mid tank that or its going to run like poop. Fred go easy on him as it sits its gonna lean out and die and early death. Hes gonna run out to get it dirty before its ready.

I just think its funny that these guys buy the "picco, ERCM pipe, and whatever else their money can buy but they know garbage about, DON'T EVEN RUN THEM, and criticize other models. It's awesome, lol.

 

[Bankrupter]

I just think its funny that these guys buy the "picco, ERCM pipe, and whatever else their money can buy but they know garbage about, DON'T EVEN RUN THEM, and criticize other models. It's awesome, lol.

Ive not been around to see them criticize others... wondering why you would be a douche in these threads. Have at it and give the noobs what they deserve.

 

[Jam Racing 1]

Wheres the dirt? That shelf queen is shinier that the hardwood floors its sitting on, lol. Pssst.. The savage is an "off road" model meaning your supposed to hit the dirt.

id ask you how that lrp/pipe combo works but it obviously hasn't been run, let me know when, or "if" you ever fire it up.

he says at the start of his thread he aint even run it yet, I have no idea what is takin him so long to start it up. but I keep watchin to see