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Savage03 · **Converted my Savage to BL finally! -** 12.04.2008, 03:41 PM

Well I looked into this some time back before the craze hit and people were making their own motor mounts which I couldnt do so sat and waited and was rewarded when FLM did a chassis kit for it. I like nitro and all and this savage started life as the original when they first hit the shelves but it really can be a pain at times, loud neighbors just love you .
With BL power where it is now their pretty much just as fast if not faster then a nitro without the mess. So here it is, still a few things waiting on, got some shock parts I need ordered might be here today and of coarse the esc and motor, trying to hold out for castle to ship the monster max combos, waiting on a echeck to clear and got some funds coming from Max but will still be short so see how it goes once they ship.
So far I love it very nice, gonna have to see how the 3 speed will work cause some say theirs works great and others say it wont last.

Savage03 · 12.04.2008, 03:41 PM

rcoverboard · 12.05.2008, 12:15 PM

What are you planning on running for electronics?

Savage03 · 12.05.2008, 12:28 PM

waiting on the monster max esc combos to ship so the 2200.
Beginning to think no one liked me monster :(
Trying to decide on a body any of you got some pics with various lids that fit these tvps?

bl-is-future · 12.05.2008, 12:36 PM

Any thing that will fit the cen nemesis will fit this beast. I fact i had the escalade proline body for the nemesis and it fit perfect. looks good on the build there.

Savage03 · 12.05.2008, 12:49 PM

I have the escalade to but cant recall for which rig but it fit my ext. tvps I had at the time it doesnt fit these well tho, I will dig out my old f650 and see how it looks. I have a new graverobber I tried as well but it to short.
Got the shocks all mounted last night so I will get some pics up in a bit

bl-is-future · 12.05.2008, 01:34 PM

no the escalade has to be for the nemesis in order for it to fit. Look at my profile pic.

Savage03 · 12.05.2008, 01:38 PM

Got any full size shots?

bl-is-future · 12.05.2008, 01:51 PM

Savage03 · 12.05.2008, 02:16 PM

Thanks. I like it. Liked my escalade I had on it as nitro.

Savage03 · 12.05.2008, 03:22 PM

Here is a update, got the shocks all mounted now, things take some serious oil. Got the hard anodized bodies and RcRaven progressive springs. Deciding on a body, the f650 fits it nicely and the escalade body fits good to so got those 2 so far on the list.

Savage03 · 12.07.2008, 01:17 PM

Ok got the brake linkage setup, sure would like reverse without having to use the servo method, see some using ofna center diffs but guess have to wait for flm or someone to make mounts for us less crafty guys lol.
Castle is suppose to be shipping the monster max combo on the 10th the 2200 motor so if thats the case I will be running soon. Now what gearing should I start with? Keep in mind LST tires also. What pinion size does this motor take also?
Thanks

Savage03 · 12.08.2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Savage03

Ok got the brake linkage setup, sure would like reverse without having to use the servo method, see some using ofna center diffs but guess have to wait for flm or someone to make mounts for us less crafty guys lol.
Castle is suppose to be shipping the monster max combo on the 10th the 2200 motor so if thats the case I will be running soon. Now what gearing should I start with? Keep in mind LST tires also. What pinion size does this motor take also?
Thanks

Anyone? To add anyone put the savage xl dogbones and outdrives on their conversions? Worth the $$$ ?

MTBikerTim · 12.08.2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Savage03

Anyone? To add anyone put the savage xl dogbones and outdrives on their conversions? Worth the $$$ ?

When the Savage Flux comes out you will be able to swap to it's tranny and then you will be able to use motor brakes and reverse.

I am getting the XL dog bones on my nitro savage and will see how they go. I currently have the black Mip CVDs on my brushless savage and they appear to be holding up.

My nitro savage is really good at destroying dog bones (even upgraded ones) so If the XLs can hold up that's what I'll put on the brushless if the cvds ever let go.

Savage03 · 12.08.2008, 11:37 PM

Yea as a nitro I can eat up dogbones, why I have a pit box with a bunch of spares but from what im reading bl is even harder on stuff. Really hoping the 3speed will hold up just love to hear the shifting. I went ahead and just bought 4 xl dogbones and the outer axles, just need the diff outdrives but I may just wait and grab the whole diff assemblies that guys sell on ebay.
Thinking about a metal spur to, opinions?
Thanks for the reply to.