Savage XL - Shocks and Radio Gear Upgrade.

[j321]

Hi,

(may be posted several times not sure what category would be best)

Few questions about Savage XL.

Is it possible for anyone to tell what shocks are on Savage XL truck (recently purchased) (photos attached)? Are the larger ones Big Bore Shocks and the others just standard stock shocks…? (provide part numbers/link if possible).

…What is usually the best suspension / shock setup for a Savage XL. 4 or 8 Big Bores, 8 Stock (other 4 were included), 4 Stock + 4 Big Bore like the way it is in the photos or different shocks.

I tried it with just 4 of the bigger shocks however the ride height seemed to sit a bit low and was squishy. (4 shock setup in other photos attached, truck underneath sheet).
Is this to do with the springs and shock oil?


Also interested in upgrading the Radio Gear to 2.4ghz as its currently still AM 27Mhz (HPI RF-1 Receiver & Acme 27mhz AM Transmitter) and the servos (HPI SF-1 and HPI SF-5 steering)

What would be the best overall Transmitter/Receiver. Was looking at a TF-45 / RF-45 or a more expensive option like a Spektrum, Futaba….. (probably used) around/under £/$ 100 or so.

If I wanted to upgrade the steering (Torque) and throttle (Speed) servos what would be a good option. Looking at Hitec servos or Savox like a SC-1256 and 1258 but not sure….

Thanks

 

[Jam Racing 1]

Hi,

(may be posted several times not sure what category would be best)

Few questions about Savage XL.

Is it possible for anyone to tell what shocks are on Savage XL truck (recently purchased) (photos attached)? Are the larger ones Big Bore Shocks and the others just standard stock shocks…? (provide part numbers/link if possible).

…What is usually the best suspension / shock setup for a Savage XL. 4 or 8 Big Bores, 8 Stock (other 4 were included), 4 Stock + 4 Big Bore like the way it is in the photos or different shocks.

I tried it with just 4 of the bigger shocks however the ride height seemed to sit a bit low and was squishy. (4 shock setup in other photos attached, truck underneath sheet).
Is this to do with the springs and shock oil?


Also interested in upgrading the Radio Gear to 2.4ghz as its currently still AM 27Mhz (HPI RF-1 Receiver & Acme 27mhz AM Transmitter) and the servos (HPI SF-1 and HPI SF-5 steering)

What would be the best overall Transmitter/Receiver. Was looking at a TF-45 / RF-45 or a more expensive option like a Spektrum, Futaba….. (probably used) around/under £/$ 100 or so.

If I wanted to upgrade the steering (Torque) and throttle (Speed) servos what would be a good option. Looking at Hitec servos or Savox like a SC-1256 and 1258 but not sure….

Thanks

I personally like the Big Bore shocks, mine are filled with 40 wt in the front and 60 wt in the rear, you will have to play with it for spring rates and such, as for the servos and radio system I am using a FlySky GT3B on mine and it works just fine for bashing duties, it has all the "bells and whistles" others have and it is only about 50 bux for a system off E Bay or Amazon...

Servos are a toss up, I am notoriously cheap and get by with servos off E Bay also, I don't need the best name brand just as long as they are reliable... I went for 250 oz in for steering and 150 for throttle servos I would have to check the brands but they were very inexpensive less than 20 bux each and work well and I have had good luck with them...

I set my truck up with a softer suspension and have been happy with how it jumps and lands and handles the rough ground that is our bash field, again this is personal preference talking here.....
Bottom line is you have to try different things and pick what suits your budget and the type of terrain you expect to be playing on.....