New Savage X V2

[guinnessdublin]

With HPI announcement of Savage new release, was wondering what parts would be backward compatible with previous Savage versions or is it all completely different spec/build I wonder?

 

[lokky]

99.99% judging from the image and limited info

 

[guinnessdublin]

Your no doubt correct lokky & have asked HPI to confirm this!👍🏻

 

[guinnessdublin]

This is the prompt reply I received from HPI! 👍🏻

The new Savage X models have the following changes:

New in General (On both Flux and Nitro):

- NEW - Standardized 17mm Aluminum Hex Hubs

- NEW - Tredz Terrahex 3.8" Tires

- NEW - 3.8" Havok Wheel

- NEW - Pre-Cut Factory Finished And Decaled GT-6 Bodyshell

- NEW - Plastic molded body detail parts

- NEW - Rugged Modern Styled Bumpers

- NEW - Captured Hinge Pins

New to the Flux:

- NEW - LCG Chassis Design & Layout

- NEW - Twin Clamp Motor Mount

- NEW - Twin Battery Boxes

- NEW - Center Skid Plate

- NEW - Center Gearbox

New to the Nitro:

- NEW - Super HD Drivetrain - Standarized with Savage Flux

- NEW - Shim behind Spur Gear to reduce wobble & wear

- NEW - 0.9mm Clutch Springs - Later engagement for more torque and acceleration & reduced clutch wear

- NEW - RF-50N Nitro Receiver (with Low Voltage Failsafe)

- NEW - Savage XL Flux Servo Saver Spring



Everything on the Nitro is backward compatible with previous versions.
The Flux is now very different and not backwards compatible. Extensive changes have been made between the front and rear shocks towers.