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    Post your tire and rim setup pics

    I have these IMEX Jumbo Maxx tires I took off another truck I bought. They are way offset but gives me stability and major grip in the dirt. They are the ones in my profile picture. I'm going to try ProLine Big Joes, next. I still have the stock wheels with the Terrapin tires but man, they seem...
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    RC Screwz are Junk!

    Ok, I have to chime in on this one. SS screws are cool but these kits have fine threads going into plastic that has had a more aggressive screw cutting into the plastic so they are a good replacement in this case. The screws went with a little resistance but for the most part they went in and...
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    K5.9 Mysterious Air Leak

    The same thing happened for me with the HPI 5.9. I did everything I could think of but nothing worked. I put my 'new' truck on the shelf for awhile, then bought the OS.30VG. I'm not sure what the issue was with the original 5.9. When I was breaking in my new engine, the RPM's were really high...
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    lrp 32 vs stock 5.9

    I don't know....my OS .30 is awesome. Never run the LRP though.
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    Need advise about engine that hasn't run for 4+ years.

    Do your engine bearings feel gritty? Try cleaning them with denatured alcohol or even carburetor cleaner (for cars). Use WD-40 or after run oil to lube them and reassemble. If that doesn't fix the problem, you may want to get a new set of bearings.
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    new clutch system

    I just got the Buku with the brass shoes (the one they say requires an all metal drivetrain). It's an awesome clutch! I chewed up a new Robinson clutch bell because the mesh wasn't quite tight enough. Once it grabs, it obvious that my truck is locked up as the tranny shifts more quickly in all...
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    Wider? Longer? Lower? Help!

    And why convert a nitro Savage? If you want the awesomeness of a Savage just get a Flux and mod it. Savages are monster trucks first and foremost so you might look at one of the available truggys as mentioned above. Best of luck.
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    2 speed gear box problem

    I think the manufactures err on the side of caution when they design their products. Slipper clutches were great on motorcycles. Not sure if they earn their worth on a Savage!
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    2 speed gear box problem

    Is the nut on the slipper clutch tight enough? As the engine get's hotter, the clearances increase. I've had this happen before. Tighten the all the way down and back it out 1/4 turn. If that doesn't help, there my be something worn in the tranny. May be time for a rebuild.
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    how to clean truck

    If you hose it off, be really careful not to get the radio box wet. I have ruined 2 receivers by being too clean!. Use denatured alcohol or Simple Green around the electronics, and wipe, not hose, it off. Most servos are not waterproof, so be careful around these as well.
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    whats the best engine for the savage ?

    Hey FullThrottle, your 2 cents is worth a buck here (maybe). It's great to hear about the different engines everyone is using in their trucks. Has anyone heard the sound of the 4-stroke engines used in some of the cars on YouTube? Has anyone put one in their Savage? That's one I hope to try in...
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    Protek servos

    Lesson learned. I see the Protek horns. Gonna order a couple.
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    Protek servos

    I just put both of these in my truck. For the price they can't be beat. The performance is excellent. The stock HPI servo horns are not the correct ones for the servos. I was able to force them on to get some drive time but will be installing whichever ones are correct. Gav, the OFNA's are the...
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    whats the best engine for the savage ?

    I put the OS VG30 ES in mine. Been real solid and easy to tune.
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