Motor Plate

[-SaVaGe X-]

is it bad to have a cracked motor plate?? becasue i do and i was wondering if i should replace it right away or if can i wait??(i no this is probly a stupid question)

 

[-SaVaGe X-]

heres a pic.. click on it then click again to make it bigger.

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[Mondragon]

Yea you need to fix that, don't wait it will cas mesh problems, and some other probs, also it tears up you clutch bearings. would be good to upgrade to a better motor plate.

 

[DOOBEEWHA]

And thier not that expensive.

 

[-SaVaGe X-]

no i no their not expensive... and now i no why i stripped my spur gear.. lol what one do you guys suggest i ipgrade to??

 

[DOOBEEWHA]

Mondragon posted some links in his posting to you. The HPI one fairs well for the average basher and is the cheapest, I believe. I don't have any comment on an upgrade, sorry.

 

[Fx]

I use a HardCoreRacing engine plate. Here is the link to the FLM one on SlapMaFro. They are tough as nails and only ten bucks.

http://www.smfstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=31_183_158&products_id=863

 

[-SaVaGe X-]

will they both fit on a savage x??

 

[Mondragon]

yea the engine mount is the same for all savy's. I use a hot bodys plate moded to fit the lcg tvps, any of the above will work.

 

[-SaVaGe X-]

ok. i don't really know what in gunna do yet, but i think I'm gunna buy the flm one.

 

[Fx]

ok. i don't really know what in gunna do yet, but i think I'm gunna buy the flm one.

Sounds like a plan. Most savage parts are universal....most.

 

[-SaVaGe X-]

i have now started to take my mount off but by doing this i have found that i lost 3 screws from my roto start back plate can i buy more at a hobby shop??

 

[-SaVaGe X-]

just orderd the flm engine plate off of Slap Ma Fro and it should be here within 2-5 buissness days. and does any one know what i should do about my roto start backplate???

 

[Mondragon]

i use ones that i have in my screw bin or have bought them from ace hardware as long as there the same thread patteren and leangth. can also be bought att your lhs.

 

[-SaVaGe X-]

great thx for the info!!!!

 

[]-[0pa]0ng]

I just installed a black FLM engine plate that I got from Addicted to RC. They have a run of anodized blk parts for FLM. They are the only ones doing this. The only thing I don't like about the plate is the there is no tabs on either side to sit on the TVP. HCR has it for there ti plate not sure why FLM didn't do it. Doe's it really matter? Will be finding out soon enough.

 

[Mondragon]

I would think the tabs woul;d give it a little more support and strength. Lock it into place a little better.

 

[-SaVaGe X-]

do you think it would be ok to leave 1 screw out or do you think i shouold have them all???

 

[[hs] darkshine]

in the back plate? maybe, but is not ideal, so i wouldnt advise it...in the motor plate, def no way!! wouldn't run without all 4 screws in the motor plate!!

 

[-SaVaGe X-]

no the roto start back plate. not the motor plate....srry for any confusion