HPI: Savage Flux on the way? 8th scale electric savage

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by Rnemhrd

I have to much in my E maxx now to get rid of it now, but if this truck is anything like the savage x that would make it as strong as a well modded E maxx, and twice as fast. Way better deal IMO. They beat the s__t out of it in the video. Ever see traxxas do that? A true blue basher.

Actually, yes - every weekend with my converted Revo, as I'm sure many others will attest to. The video really wasnt anything special. I'm not trying to downplay the durability of this HPI, just sticking up for our most popular brand a little.

[Rnemhrd]

Originally Posted by JThiessen

Actually, yes - every weekend with my converted Revo, as I'm sure many others will attest to. The video really wasnt anything special. I'm not trying to downplay the durability of this HPI, just sticking up for our most popular brand a little.

I was refering to traxxas PR videos. Has traxxas ever put out a video where they (traxxas) beat a truck like that? If so please show it, I would like to see it.Also is your revo stock with no rpm parts added? Some nice jumps in the snow, and a tame jump down some stairs is about it.

[Arct1k]

Actually they did do a huge 60ft backflip jump over a set of railway tracks - the first time they didn't even land it...

Video isn't on the site anymore but they did do it...

Originally Posted by Rnemhrd

I was refering to traxxas PR videos. Has traxxas ever put out a video where they (traxxas) beat a truck like that? If so please show it, I would like to see it.Also is your revo stock with no rpm parts added? Some nice jumps in the snow, and a tame jump down some stairs is about it.

[bl-is-future]

Yep it was with a revo. was a huge jump. that is pretty sick IMO. I like CERTAIN traxxas products. i just make sure i get a ton of feed back form others before i buy. I do the same with HPI to cause though the savage series is nice the others are not so great.

Originally Posted by Arct1k

Actually they did do a huge 60ft backflip jump over a set of railway tracks - the first time they didn't even land it...

Video isn't on the site anymore but they did do it...

[revo guy]

Originally Posted by Arct1k

Actually they did do a huge 60ft backflip jump over a set of railway tracks - the first time they didn't even land it...

Video isn't on the site anymore but they did do it...

you just need to know where to look

link

[Nuclear]

in terms of size and dimensions, is the FLUX the same size as the Savage XL? the bigger MT?

I'm not too familiar with MT's yet, but which will be more durable, the E-Revo or this new FLUX?

i already know that the E-Revo will out handle this HPI, I'm more for bashing....

Originally Posted by Nuclear

in terms of size and dimensions, is the FLUX the same size as the Savage XL? the bigger MT?

I'm not too familiar with MT's yet, but which will be more durable, the E-Revo or this new FLUX?

i already know that the E-Revo will out handle this HPI, I'm more for bashing....

The Savage Flux HP is the same size as the Savage X. (It's based on the same platform)

As for durability, I do own an E-Revo and in stock form it wasn't perfectly durable. I broke a few tie rods and two a-arms. Then I upgraded to RPM (Tru-Track in the back, A-Arms in the front) and I haven't broken a thing since. Even with a MMM/Neu combo in it.

That said, I think the Savage will be a little more durable stock than the stock E-Revo, but with either one I'd recommend upgrading to RPM A-Arms for maximum durability.

And I agree on the handling thing. The E-Revo is by far the best handling MT I've ever driven, especially with some tweaks (Different Springs and sway bars) but the Savage is without question a phenomenal bashing machine. I plan to get a Savage Flux HP for bashing and tune my E-Revo solely for racing.