Savage Flux Fixed . . . Finally

[JasonB]

I'm currently geared for 50.2 MPH (18/47) and max out at ~150F using the GT2s. Was geared for 51.7 MPH (20/47) and temps maxed out at ~135F using the Badlands. ESC fan is always on with either tire because I'm very heavy on the throttle; generally takes me 15 min or less to drain a set of 3S/5000s.

Just did a bunch of power slides in a big parking lot. The sound of the rubber sliding on asphalt was SWEET. I was quite surprised just how fast I could go into a slide without flipping; those 1/2" offsets really help! One thing I did notice with this set of GT2s was a tendency for the back end to wobble at high speeds while decelerating on the tarmac (I'm guessing sway bars would correct that if it became a concern). Badlands didn't have that issue and neither did the stockers. It probably has to do with how much contact area the tire has with the ground, and a taped tire definitly has more contact area.

Now I've got the urge to mount my Road Rages and give those a go; kinda regret buying those now that I have a decent on/off road tire, but might as well use them if I'm going to be burning rubber. From what I've read, the Road Rages last for a very long time. We shall see.