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    Savage XL 5.9 engine sealing

    I mean see it see it. (Not read it--anyone can write anything--as we all know) Anyway, seal or don't seal unless needed..each person on here can only give their experience and you decide from there. Best of luck either way of course. It sure is. :cigar:
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    Savage XL 5.9 engine sealing

    I've never seen anyone with a 5.9 where it was running poorly, sealed then running well. I've seen some run poorly, sealed, and run poorly though. There are about 10 unique engines in that vid...with the 4.6 being one of them ( have three of them and run them in truggy and MT), So you are seeing...
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    Savage XL 5.9 engine sealing

    I always thought a clunk was a filter? Perhaps I'm thinking of something different.? I used an inline and indeed had problems. It's simply another point of failure. I was fortunate in that I could see solid fuel go in, and fuel with air bubbles come out. When I bypassed it I noticed a huge...
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    Savage XL 5.9 engine sealing

    That's awesome man! I would love to see that some time. . Unsure if you have a YouTube/Vimeo account, but throw it up if you do. Everyone enjoys seeing a great running Savage like you have. Let me know when your channel or if you end up posting it. I imagine it would help many of us on here!
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    Savage XL 5.9 engine sealing

    No worries..it's a great topic. I use this horn: I personally started using a HiTec 7955. It might be too much depending on where you drive it. You can get less expensive ones that will most lkely yield good results. I just thought of another item when you mentioned, steering. / You can...
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    Savage XL 5.9 engine sealing

    I got no problem with that. I disagree, but this is why we are here, correct? To talk Savage, so let's talk Savage,. This is how we all learn. So you noticed an improvement in performance in addition to the engine being easier to tune after the first 1/4 gallons? That's what, only 3 tanks...
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    Upgrades and custom parts on my savage xs!!

    Geez Louis I'm shocked at the problematic axles. I've yet to hear of anyone bending yet alone breaking one on the larger versions. Have you considered universals (u-joint or barrel style) or perhaps 1-2mm longer dog bones/? I was thinking about getting the XS version but did not know it was...
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    Savage XL 5.9 engine sealing

    Great list! Completely agree with bearings. While it's obviously important to ensure all the bearings are smooth, there could be danger if some go out completely, such as the clutch bearings, I understand they can wear very quickly. A few additional things I can think of: 2. Upper arm rod...
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    Clutch Shoes

    What is making you say you need new shoes? I believe the stock should last much, much longer than what you got. Perhaps there is another issue? To answer your questions as i know them: 1. Yes 2.Aluminum wears much faster than the stock shoes. If you were to get another make of shoes I don't see...
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    Savage XL 5.9 engine sealing

    So are you saying that if the engine doesn't have an air leak, sealing it will make it better? Why wouldn't one just wait until they have a leak? Seems like a risky thing to do if there is no problem. Additionally, I'm not aware of anyone whose engine ran poorly, they validated it had a leak...
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    fuel type

    Thanks, I think I understand but perhaps not being clear. My thinking is there are many, many things (including the weather, no?) that will affect the engines performance. So in the scenario you drive it tuned with 20% then the nitro fairy changes it to 30%, while I understand it's possible to...
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    factory toe settings

    Got it. Certainly would not enter any races regardless of car I had. Looks like too much stress. It makes sense how the truggy would perform better. Lower gravity center would decrease the weight being transferred laterally...which would obviously allow it to react faster. I notice that my...
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    factory toe settings

    I meant 'type' of setup. Many of the guys I've met tune their vehicle for any given location on any given day. They said the HPISavage can be tuned as well so the suspension type (firm/soft, oils/spring) weight distrobutio, you know how on-road cars have a firmer suspension to reduce traction...
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    fuel type

    I guess, but I'd have to gain an ear for it, I imagine. What do you run, and could you post an example? This way if you run 20%, then someone could post there's running 30%.Also I've heard about the difference in good vs great being a fine line. What exactly is the difference though? I sure want...
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    factory toe settings

    Uh, thanks JaceRacer81 for bringing up this topic I was under the impression using less toe in the rear helped it go straighter at and faster? I can see how acceleration is affected more toe in allows the rear to follow the front coming out of a curve, but as for going straight and fast. you...
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    Speed runs after Bashing

    Thanks, Jay., One question for your (or anyone who might know)...I have some videos of my HPISavage I would like to share as well. Is it safe to assume if I put them on Facebook I can upload here? Are there any constraints on the video type (MP4 vs AVI vs MPEG, etc). I am going to create an...
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    fuel type

    I am beginning to learn some things after my first three weeks in this hobby, and one is the important of quality fuel. I think the flash point of the oil is what's most important not the %. In other words, I would prefer to run a true castor oil-based lubricant (seeing as it provides the best...
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    Speed runs after Bashing

    Oh....that is not what I was thinking at all. Never mind. ;-) Okay, so that is interesting. I'll ping you offline as I'd like some intel on the intent here. i.e. What issue this solves. I'd think you want the rods to actuate independently so would love to hear/see how this operates. As noted...
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    Speed runs after Bashing

    Thanks. I noticed the servos (stock) were not strong enough to move the override spring as well (I was getting that 'brake fade') after a few tanks. I realized this happening while my battery was low so it was easy to diagnose what was happening. However, I worked around it via the thumb screw...
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    Steering servo upgade

    I will be interested in reading the results. I am not sure about today's 'digital servos, but years ago they took the same input as analog servos (this is from the aircraft world). My son-in-law elected for the Octane and he's had a lot of problems with his servos. He is using the stock radio...
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