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    Late-2016 Servo Suggestions?

    Hey guys, What is the current suggestion on Servos? I Need both steering and throttle servos. What manufacturers are the best value? Maybe, Manufacturers, should I stay away from? Thanks for the time and support, Nick
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    Savage Engines for Late 2016

    Well, Here I go again. I wrote this same thread two years ago (https://www.hpisavageforum.com/threads/what-engines-for-late-2014.14517), and one before that 5 years ago. I have 2 Savages we are rebuilding, and need some engines. What is out there these days? I see that A-Main doesn't have...
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    Rebuilding My Kids Savages

    Hello all, A few months ago I was kicking around the idea to buy my kids some Savage X SS kits. They have been wanting to get into the hobby, and I have been wanting to get back into myself, again. I was thinking that would be a good way of doing it. After looking at costs, and all the...
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    Savage Kit History

    Hi all, Is there a good thread or website out there that details the differences between Savage kits that HPI has released? Or a historical timeline? The reason why I ask, I decided to go a different route with my kids builds. That is buy some used trucks and rebuild them. So I found...
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    What's the opinion of Savox Servo's

    Hello all, Some quick background first, I'm going to be purchasing a DX4R soon and there are packaged deals of ebay that package more Rx's and Servos with the radio (like this one). Anyways, I've only ever purchase Hitec or JR servos in the past. Just had been more reliable then most. Even...
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    What engines for late 2014

    I had asked this question almost 4 years ago. (DAM where did 4 years go): Whats the best engine for late 2010/2011. The answer LRP or Picco. I ended up with an LRP .28. it was for real... Now i'm surprised to not see Picco around still. I don't see where you can purchase .28's? I see the...
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    I Want to Build a savy XL SS!

    Hello all, Sorry for the confusing title, but I'm getting back into the hobby (AGAIN) now that my kids are of age. Anyways, I see that HPI released the X in an SS Kit version. But they never release an SS kit for the XL model. I still have my original Savage SS. But wanted to build a new...
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    Whats the best engine for late 2010/2011

    Hello all, I'm getting back to running my Savages. But i'm thinking of replacing they engines on them. Whats the best bashing mill these days for savys? My price range is around $150 to $250. But whats a good pipe to go with the mill also? Thanks for your time and help, Nick
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    NickMind Savage 25 Rebuild

    Hey all, I'm as of last week I am almost done with my savy rebuild. It's an Savage SS that has been clean from its purple deamons. (Death to Purple). Along this the cleansing, a few hop ups were added. Here is the list: GH Blue Steering BellCrank w/ Bearings GPM Blue Engine Plate GPM...
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    Problems installing FLM TVP

    Hey all, I'm trying to give my metal savy a face lift. This savy was built with 25 series parts, and again most of the savy is metal gpm parts. I'm trying to install FLM 45200 .500 LCG TVP's in place of stock 25 TVP's. So the first problem was with the engine plate, which I knew i was going...
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    Where do you buy your engines?

    Hey all, Where do you go to buy your engines? If you are going to say ebay, then please at least let me know what seller you have used and liked. I was thinking of putting my LRP into my savy, and getting a new engine for my CRT (OS .21 v-spec or Ninja .28). I'm about to pull the...
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    Savage Servo List

    Hi all, After seeing some incomplete lists of servos. I took couple of hours making a list of Standard size Analog and Digital servos that will fit our Savages and most 1/8th MT, Truggy, and Trucks. All this data was taking from multiple sources off the internet. I have done Futaba...
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    Grease Power

    I have seen this video before Rebuild your diffs I see in this video they use "synthetic grease" for some of the parts. My question is this, I bought some grease in the past called "Midas Touch Grease Power"? Made from Boca Bearing Company. Will this stuff work? Or has anyone ever heard...
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    JR Z9100T Digital Ultra-Torque MG Servo Part# JRPSZ9100T

    Well, Servos make Steering and Z9100T Kills every servo that i have used. This review is based on first experiences. Not over time. I have little over four runs using this servo for my Steering on CRT, and 2 runs now on my Savage. And I have to say, its the best one I own. I have personally...
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    Were to buy LST2 Shocks

    Hi all, Getting ready to buy me some LST2 shocks. Where is the best place to buy them? Or better question is where did you buy? Thanks.
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    How many of you have an E-Savage

    Hi All, I got an opportunity to buy an e-savage off someone. I was wondering how many of you nitro owners have bought a e-savage? I will like a savage for night time, or run in the house to make the wife mad. hehe Thanks.
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    Roll Bar / handle options

    Hi all, One hop up that I don't see a lot of are the roll bar/handle. Do you guys know of some cool roll bar options? The only one I have seen and liked is the one by GPM, but can not find a good place to buy. But I want to see if there is some better options. Thanks, Nick
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    Printable Masks

    Hi all, What do you all recommend for printable masks? What I'm referring to is this, I have a logo or image on my computer that I want to print out onto some type of mask. Then cut the image out and place that as my mask for painting. What are people using for this type of work? I have...
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    Twin Vertical Plates Chassis Options - TVP

    Hi all, I haven't really seen a thread listing all the TVP's options available for the Savage anywere. If there is, please forgive me. So I'm going to start a list, please let me know the options I have missed. I can change the order. 1) Have to list HPI's first. All the HPI options for...
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    Diff gears cleaner

    Hi all, What do you all use to clean diff gears after pulling from the diff case?
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