Is there a way to make the flux last for more than a 1/2 pack ? - Page 2 - RC-Monster Forums

speedy · 11.28.2009, 05:19 PM

would it be a good idea to lower the forward throttle amount to 80% to reduce power ? or maby lower the start power to medium instead or high ?

speedy · 11.28.2009, 05:51 PM

are the e-maxx 3905 or e-revo more durable than the savage flux ?

scarletboa · 11.28.2009, 07:24 PM

nope, the flux has the strongest of the 3 drivetrains. if you think your flux diffs break easy, just wait until try a traxxas truck. my t-maxx busted a diff with a tiny little .15 sized engine. it doesn't even have enough power to wheely, even with full traction. the traxxas trucks also have really weak driveshafts. they just aren't meant for 6s BL power. the flux, with the bulletproof diffs is the way to go.

Bondonutz · 11.28.2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by speedy

would it be a good idea to lower the forward throttle amount to 80% to reduce power ? or maby lower the start power to medium instead or high ?

Crank the start power down, try low ?
Punch control, if your at 100% you can bring it down a little if needed.
Don't mess with EPA unless absolutely nessasary(thats what the Programing feature is for)
Timing set at Low should be OK

Loosen up the slipper so it slips on high traction surfaces the first couple feet and don't be afraid to experiment with the slipper settings. Try it loosened up, you can always cinch it back up.

speedy · 10:09 AM

I ment the forward throttle setting on the esc not the tx !

Mayby monster mike could fab some stronger outputs and driveshaft's for me ?

fastbaja5b · 11.29.2009, 08:56 PM

Check your bearings

My Flux is well into it's hundreds of runs, never once had a diff issue, only gear I have broken is that cheesy 18/23t stocker and a pinion both of which I have upgraded.

And I used to have a bit of a reputation as being able to break the unbreakable :D

I am running 5s A123 batteries.

11.29.2009, 10:15 PM

Continual standing backflips will also murder diffs like nobody's business. I rarely do it, even with my bulletproof set upgrade. I highly suggest you get a Castelink and tone down your punch control until you can control your throttle finger

fastbaja5b · 11.29.2009, 10:30 PM

You could always do like Freezebyte, contact HPI say you heard of a guy who's second cousin twice removed had a diff let go on his Savage Flux and therefore you should get free parts under warranty in case it happens to you!

scarletboa · 11.30.2009, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by fastbaja5b

You could always do like Freezebyte, contact HPI say you heard of a guy who's second cousin twice removed had a diff let go on his Savage Flux and therefore you should get free parts under warranty in case it happens to you!

that's kinda mean, but you make a good point. sorry freezebyte, but, why fix something that isn't broken; also at the cost of a good, honest company none-the-less?

speedy · 12.06.2009, 10:55 AM

Is there any stronger diffoutputs aviable for the flux ? I broke one on the rear diff today after 20min of bashing ! (35min total runtime since opening the box ) I also broke a drivepin on the rear right driveshaft !
This truck seem to be a pice of garbage ! an 1000$ + pice of garbage that is !!

i will never buy a savage again ! i'll stick to my e-revo !

suicideneil · 12.06.2009, 01:34 PM

The diff outputs are 5mm bore right? Pretty much any cup will fit in that case, just needs to be the right length & perhaps hardend steel?

speedy · 12.06.2009, 02:30 PM

Nope the diffoutput and the outputshaft are made in one pice !

But the outputs on the diffpinionshaft are hollow and the bore is like 8mm and un the center gearbox it about 6mm

12.06.2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedy

Is there any stronger diffoutputs aviable for the flux ? I broke one on the rear diff today after 20min of bashing ! (35min total runtime since opening the box ) I also broke a drivepin on the rear right driveshaft !
This truck seem to be a pice of garbage ! an 1000$ + pice of garbage that is !!

i will never buy a savage again ! i'll stick to my e-revo !

speedy · 04:35 PM

is there a centerdiff aviable for the flux ?

12.06.2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedy

Is there any stronger diffoutputs aviable for the flux ? I broke one on the rear diff today after 20min of bashing ! (35min total runtime since opening the box ) I also broke a drivepin on the rear right driveshaft !
This truck seem to be a pice of garbage ! an 1000$ + pice of garbage that is !!

i will never buy a savage again ! i'll stick to my e-revo !

I bash my flux like nobody else I run it on 4s and have never had a drivetrain issue, I have broke my tvps a arms bulkheads, hingepins, but thats all my fault for bad landings.