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    Form's OFNA linkage setup

    I did a version of the OFNA linkage mod and was not satisfied with the results. The throttle linkage was bending a lot and that introduced some lag when pressing the throttle, plus it was not that precise in general due to the bendy throttle mix arm. Here is my new take on the OFNA linkage mod...
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    Parallel NiMH packs charging = good idea?

    Just got myself an electric and two identical battery packs for it. I was wondering if parallel charging is a good idea or not with NiMH packs. I got a parallel adapter for plugging both batteries in the truck so I would use this if parallel charging can be done. Also, what settings should I...
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    What gasket maker are you using on your engine? What's best?

    I'm looking for some good quality gasket maker to seal my engine. Currently I'm using red 600F gasket maker from Permatex and I'm under the impression that my engine seal is not so good… plus the two times or so I opened my engine when I removed the backplate there were some filaments of...
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    Futaba 3PM receiver (R603FF) in an electric RC with LiPos?

    Hey it's been a while! I'm considering buying another RC right now (a Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo VXL, don't hate me!!), it's relatively cheap and seems like a lot of fun! I think that'll be a great complement to my Savage. I would like to use my 3PM with this new mini truck and was considering...
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    Behold! My first body.

    After about 4 months (!) of owning my Savage X SS I finally found the time (and courage) to paint my first lid. I did this on two days since applying and drying the liquid mask took a while. (many pics below) What I did: 1- Drew my design using colored pen on the template sheets I made for the...
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    Backing black with white?

    Sup guys, finally got some time to paint my savy's body! Right now I have a mostly opaque black (except some very sparse microscopic little dots when viewed looking to a light source) on the body I just began. My black can is empty and I want to get a good finish. As I said the black is...
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    The best rally sim on this planet

    For those of you who are not lucky enough to drive full scale 1:1 supercars and/or pimped rides from day-to-day (and even then), I thought this rally sim might interest you: Richard Burns Rally The best ******* rally sim on this planet. rockout See me driving on a stage ("Mineshaft"...
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    Sunset Bash Session - A (not so) romantic promenade

    Here is my promised HD video, "Sunset Bash Session - A romantic promenade". Watch it and make sure to rate it and leave a comment! Video >>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvhAgNTpfzw Additional Footage >>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWXD2KLFIMs No friend was hurt (at least, not much)...
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    Form's first running & bashing videos!

    This is my Savage in a quarry. It rocks. Check out my videos on YouTube and make sure to rate them! At last I can run it like I want, I had to wait for parts for too long. Look out for more videos very soon and make sure to subscribe to my channel if you like! Running a Savage : Lot's of...
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    Steering servo arm "mod"

    I ran my Savage the other day, and felt that my steering was quite bad... until it stopped working completely. Turns out the servo screw has came loose, the plastic servo arm came loose and the servo stripped it bad. I had replacement parts in my Savage stuff but I went for a metal servo arm...
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    My K4.6 stalls when throttle is applied

    OK, so I finally (after about a month!) got my o-ring kit and some other parts I ordered (diff gaskets, diff case, etc., stuff that prevented my Savage to run at all) and today my Savy was ready to run. I went to my local quarry to try and run it. I started it and it sounded weak and "rough"...
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    Custom air filter protector tab

    Recently I found out that the clip used to lock the radio box digs into the air filter foam on my Savy's filter and leaves a gap where dust can eventually enter the filter itself: I double-checked that my air filter was fully seated, and it was. So I thought of a fix: I took a small piece...
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    Steering slack with stock setup?

    Hey guys, I've been noticing some slack in the steering assembly on my savy, even though the screws that hold the posts in place are screwed on tight. I've put up a clip on YouTube to show what I mean: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82IXliARNb0 The "problem" is most visible at about 0:16...
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    Big Bores bleeding questions/procedure

    I have a few questions regarding how to fill the HPI Big Bore shocks: 1 - When the piston is compressed, the oil level tends to rise, pushing the oil outside. Do I need to let the shock sit a bit after compressing it then re-fill it to the brim, or do I just screw the cap on directly? 2-...
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    My RPM A-arms & Dynamite CVD boots

    I installed some black RPM A-arms and some Dynamite CV-shaft boots on my Savy yesterday. Now I only need my Big Bores to arrive! The Dynamite boots are slim and stretchy enough to fit on the Savage's CVDs. This should prevent dirt from sticking to the grease / making a mess. This was not...
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    Questions regarding Big Bores, RPM a-arms and shock towers

    I'm currently having a hard time with the stock Savage shocks and I'm thinking about upgrading to Big Bores. Actually, I had one shock in my original kit which had a hole where the body was attached to the mold, which leaked oil like crazy. I sent an e-mail to HPI and they sent me a 4-shock...
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    k4.6 lean at stock settings!

    Ok, I have been trying to tune my Savage the last 2-3 times I had the occasion to run it. The thing is, it always managed to overheat very quickly (the engine was lean, I could hear it), with the HSN very rich. This time was no exception, I left the engine at stock settings (all needles...
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    Time lapse video of me building my Savage

    Here you go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL4tplU8KXI I forgot to add a pic of the final result before rendering the video, there it is:
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    Someone tried to break into my house

    Yesterday I started my Savage in front of the house to show it to a friend. This morning someone tried to break into my house. Coincidence?? They broke the plastic border around the external window of my bedroom (where my Savage and other expensive stuff is). Luckily this triggered the alarm...
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    My Savage build in pics

    I finished building my Savage X SS two days ago. Here are some pics of the building process! (I realize there is no "final result" pic, I'll add those as soon as I get back home). I did the engine's break-in yesterday and next I'll get to the tuning part! If you look closely, you can see...
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