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viperdout · **E Savage Setup recommendations? -** 11.15.2005, 12:18 PM

Hi, I'm new, and don't know very much about 1:10 brushless setups (I have mambas in my 18th scales and in my xmod though). Anyway, I've always like savages, but not nitros, and found a conversion kit for 160 bucks (pretty sure it includes batteries). Anyway, I was wondering if you guys had any recommendations on what I should throw in. I was thinking about waiting for the Mamba monster maxx, but it might be awhile until that's out. I do not want a novak system (want to stay sensorless). Anyway, any help would be much-appreciated.

Serum · 11.15.2005, 12:39 PM

Welcome to the forum Viper!

did you tried searching though? there are a huge number of topics about this e-savage thing, and even more on a proper setup for one!

that 160 dollar conversion kit you are talking about is probably from rc-boyz and it includes battery trays and no batteries. Correct me if i am wrong.

a good motor/controller combo would be a 7XL on 16 cells. (or any number from 12-18)

Most people here will recommend you the 7-8 or 9XL depending on the amount of power you are looking for. a good way to get to know the power of BL is by using the combo i pointed out on 16 cells. Nice, and faster than nitro. (end less noise too :p)

you could make your own motor plate and battery trays, and use the stock 2 speed transmission with the mechanical brake.

But like i said, please do your search thru the forum.. it's worth the journey and i am sure that it answers about 90 percent+ of your questions!

Please share the questions you have got, we will be here to help you out!

viperdout · 01:05 PM

Yeah, it's the RC Boyz one. If there are no batteries, why is it so expensive? Does it include an auxillary tranny or something? Would I need the tranny for the RC Boyz conversion?

Serum · 11.15.2005, 12:58 PM

It uses a shaft that replaces the one way bearings in the transmission, so you are able to brake on the motor. Like i said, you could make your own motor plate and battery trays, and use the stock 2 speed transmission with the mechanical brake.

Why is is so expensive? don't know, pop them an email, here in Europe the kit is 115 dollar.

price for a BL savage;'
-charger+powersupply about 150 dollars
-BL setup 295 dollars
-batteries about 120 dollar a set, 2-3 sets needed)

-savage donor+needed hopups.

viperdout · 01:36 PM

I have the 7 cell packs leftover from my old emaxx and a pirahna charger, so I'm good there for now. I'll go straight to li-po from there. I'll have to see what other money I can dig up. I hope I can afford all of this.

nbcaznmaster · 11.15.2005, 05:04 PM

lol, make sure u got enough cash!! gotta plan and set a budget!! u the same viperdout from one18th.com? I live in NJ too! my e-revo is in the making!! maybe we can meet up and see whats better! e-revo, or e-savage?

viperdout · 11.16.2005, 02:03 PM

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Originally posted by nbcaznmaster
lol, make sure u got enough cash!! gotta plan and set a budget!! u the same viperdout from one18th.com? I live in NJ too! my e-revo is in the making!! maybe we can meet up and see whats better! e-revo, or e-savage?

Yep, one in the same. I almost traded you my Zilla for your Maxx. And on that debate, it dpends on if you're racing or bashing. Personally, I don't go to off-road tracks, so it's the Savy for me. If I went to tracks, I'd convert a truggy.

nbcaznmaster · 11.16.2005, 05:26 PM

I remember u! lol, my good old e-maxx!! first electric mt! I traded ta long time ago!

viperdout · 11.17.2005, 12:22 AM

Would the Feiago 9L be an ok choice? I would one with a Warrior 9920 for 200 shipped.

MetalMan · 11.17.2005, 01:23 AM

It won't be a bad motor for a Savage.

Serum · 11.17.2005, 02:20 AM

I would use a 7XL or a 10L, but that 9L is able to move it too

How many cells are you planning on using?

viperdout · 11.17.2005, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by Serum
I would use a 7XL or a 10L, but that 9L is able to move it too

How many cells are you planning on using?

14 cells and eventually li-po. I think it might be sold by now.

squeeforever · 11.17.2005, 05:53 PM

wouldnt happen to the the one nbcazn bought would it? blue nemisis 9l with rc-monster heatsink and warrior 9920?

viperdout · 11:16 PM

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Originally posted by squeeforever
wouldnt happen to the the one nbcazn bought would it? blue nemisis 9l with rc-monster heatsink and warrior 9920?

I think he snatched it up. I asked the question, refreshed the thread, and nbc said it was sold, but don't know if he paid yet. Also, it's a feiago, not a Nemesis...

squeeforever · 12:11 AM

i've never seen a blue feigao. only wanderer and nemisis. the one he showed was a blue canned motor. i assumed nemisis.