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    Savage XR project...

    Hey guys, haven't been around lately, work is busier than ever. Must win lottery and play for the rest of my life. Got a chance to play this weekend and got some Video. It's got the 4.6 in it now, which is much better than the 4.1 that used to be in it. I ordered the Axial 29RR, should be here...
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    This guy makes me feel like a hack!

    New Video Hey guys, haven't been around lately, work is busier than ever. Must win lottery and play for the rest of my life. Got a chance to play this weekend and got some Video. It's got the 4.6 in it now, which is much better than the 4.1 that used to be in it. I ordered the Axial 29RR...
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    Savage XR project...

    Tatter- It weighs in right now approx. 10.2lb2(4.7kg) there are a few areas I can shave yet to bring it down a little more. jcam54- Thanks man, I sure hope HPI considers(if not already building) this Style of racer. They would have the market on this style of truck. Not much to modify, all they...
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    What do you Drive everyday? REAL CAR!

    My Sil80.. Hey guys, It's mostly got suspension and drivetrain mods right now. Tien HA Racing Dampers(aka cinder blocks), high angle Tien tie rods, Tien tension rods, Cusco Sway bars, Cusco tower bars, Kaaz 2-way diff, chromemoly flywheel/ GT-1 super single clutch and R32 GTR brake...
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    This guy makes me feel like a hack!

    AoD, I haven't noticed any changes in how the engine runs with it in it's side. RUns just like it did right-side-up. Only difference is I have to adjust the lsn from the bottom of the truck, no big deal. :) Mackanon- Now you got me confused, lol :)
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    What do you Drive everyday? REAL CAR!

    cool truck.. Nice truck Soulja! I plan on buying a truck when I get to the States. I'm in Japan right now so I am driving the best that Japan has to offer, Sport Cars! Here's a pic of my Dad sitting in my Sil80.
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    Savage XR project...

    Thanks guys, maybe i can squeeze my(big head) way into the R/D department, Oh how nice that would be, can you say "Dream Job"! That email made my day, I'm feeling pretty good right now!
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    Savage XR project...

    I guess HPI's ear's were ringing, look what I got in my inbox today...Sounds promising, hee,hee,hee... From "Unnamed" source at HPI...
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    This guy makes me feel like a hack!

    I guess HPI's ear's were ringing, look what I got in my inbox today...Sounds promising, hee,hee,hee... From "Unnamed" source at HPI...
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    This guy makes me feel like a hack!

    Pineapple- I don't mind the engine discussion at all, it's all good info. One thing I've learned is there is always a negative trade off for every performance mod you do(same for my 1:1 car) High torq steering/throttle servos=Faster receiver batt drain, wider stance=less steering, more powerful...
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    This guy makes me feel like a hack!

    It has held up great! Knock in wood... I was kinda surprised, I was expecting loose/stripped/broken screws/bolts, bent cross bracing or TVP's, stripped diff gears, but it has gone through about a gallon of fuel with out any structural problems. I haven't really beefed it hard yet, several...
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    This guy makes me feel like a hack!

    Hello Gentlemen, I forgot this thread was here, heh heh. So I will chime in with my thoughts. :) You guys bring up some interesting points. The thought of premature wear of the piston/cylinder never occurred to me until you all brought it up. But after mulling over it in my mind, I wonder if...
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    Savage XR project...

    Hi guys, thought i would start a thread in the proper area. Here's is my Savage XR Project. I originally started a thread in Savage-Central and it has all the info up till now. You can take a look at it and if you still have questions I would be happy to answer them. here is the link-...
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