Just got done doing a nice bash session with jumps, sand pits, high speed runs and general screwing around and im very pleased with the results of going back to 4S on standard Savage chassis. The truck isn't quit as "stable" as the XL for obvious reasons but beyond thats, its just more entertaining to drive. It now looks, feels and acts like a monster truck, powering over everything in its way. 4S is more then enough authority to get it moving, even with 80% punch control, it I can still do wheelies and mid air control easy. I didn't hear the ESC van kick on once and the motor stayed below 110f the entire time. The speed is "just right" when the tires start to balloon at max throttle, its borderline controllable but no where near as bad as 6s was. The truck jumps and lands well and because its more "compact" vs the XL conversion, it recovers easier from bad landings and crashes. Nothing broke either, bonus!

I finally found the balance of fun, performance and reliability that I wanted outa my Savage! Next spring i'll be go back to 20t pinion, order more 4s lipos, paint a new body and possibly a TCS chassis and deanodize the color. Beyond that, im happy as peach!