Savage Flux Vs. E-Revo BL edition - Page 2 - RC-Monster Forums

lincpimp · 05.28.2009, 10:12 PM

The flux has a few weak points, as does the revo. The flux will be able to handle larger tires than the revo, as large tires kill revo diffs (due to the small 2 spider design).

If I had to choose (I have owned 2 erevos, and 2 converted 3.3, plus 3 savages) I would most likely pick the savage. The diffs are better, and the only drop in diff solution for the erevo are Mike;s hybrids which will set you back 2 benjamins... You can pick up a set of flm or GH 1 piece bulks for the savvy for about 100 bucks, and they will help keep the pinion from flexing away from the ring gear, and allow for good tight tolerances while shimming. Diffs are the worst part of going large scale brushless.

Bottom line, if you plan to race and use truggy lpr lightweight itres, go with the revo. If you think you may want to put some big joe's or large 40 series tires on, go with the savage. I have broken both of them, but the savage gets the nod for durability over the revo. You will never break a savage chassis, and it has a full steel drivetrain. Plus hpi parts seem to be a bit cheaper, IIRC, and the savage uses more common parts front and rear so you can stock less spares. All of the arms are the same, as are the diff bulks, hinge pins, etc.

**erevo -** 05.28.2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp

The flux has a few weak points, as does the revo. The flux will be able to handle larger tires than the revo, as large tires kill revo diffs (due to the small 2 spider design).

If I had to choose (I have owned 2 erevos, and 2 converted 3.3, plus 3 savages) I would most likely pick the savage. The diffs are better, and the only drop in diff solution for the erevo are Mike;s hybrids which will set you back 2 benjamins... You can pick up a set of flm or GH 1 piece bulks for the savvy for about 100 bucks, and they will help keep the pinion from flexing away from the ring gear, and allow for good tight tolerances while shimming. Diffs are the worst part of going large scale brushless.

Bottom line, if you plan to race and use truggy lpr lightweight itres, go with the revo. If you think you may want to put some big joe's or large 40 series tires on, go with the savage. I have broken both of them, but the savage gets the nod for durability over the revo. You will never break a savage chassis, and it has a full steel drivetrain. Plus hpi parts seem to be a bit cheaper, IIRC, and the savage uses more common parts front and rear so you can stock less spares. All of the arms are the same, as are the diff bulks, hinge pins, etc.

I do run 1/8 truggy tires not the 40s so maybe thats why i have never had drive train issues.

nitrostarter · 05.29.2009, 01:31 AM

Get a LST and convert it!

lincpimp · 05.29.2009, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nitrostarter

Get a LST and convert it!

I did not want to throw that in... Since you cannot get a rtr bl lst I figured it might be more than he wants to tackle. But it is the superior basher to either truck already mentioned.

nitrostarter · 05.29.2009, 01:40 AM

I'm sold on getting a LST. I'll probably sell the Revo to make room for it...

12:06 PM

Get the revo it last forever

fastbaja5b · 05.29.2009, 01:58 AM

No contest

A revo just doesn't last the way I drive.

The Savage is still begging for more.

Slowkrawl · 05.29.2009, 02:50 AM

Hmm, leaning back towards the flux now lol. The radio can't be that bad, I have never used 2.4ghz before and I seem to do just fine!

aqwut · 05.29.2009, 11:24 AM

Another vote for the Flux... It's built very well...

doo540 · 05.29.2009, 12:24 PM

The answer is easy get one of each, (E-Revo, Savage XL BL, LST2)thats what I did.
I would make the flux into a XL version as the stock flux looks to short for me.

timaneli · 05.29.2009, 08:15 PM

don´t forget the mounting of the motor and esc are way better on e-revo then the flux..
and e-revo have more handling then the savy....

my vot goes to e-revo.
flux only have a better diffs acess but for the rest e-revo is still the most powerfull electric monster to date!!

when will losi launch one monster electric too??

regards

skellyo · 05.29.2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by timaneli

my vot goes to e-revo.
flux only have a better diffs acess but for the rest e-revo is still the most powerfull electric monster to date!!

What are you smoking? The Flux has the same motor and ESC as the BL E-Revo.

05.30.2009, 12:08 AM

The e-revo is faster than flux.
e-revo does 65 mph the flux does 62 mph
the e-revo is lighter and more aerodynamic then the flux
plus the handing on the revo is a lot better then a rollover prone savage flux
BUY A E-REVO

whitrzac · 05.30.2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 4g63t

The e-revo is faster than flux.
e-revo does 65 mph the flux does 62 mph
the e-revo is lighter and more aerodynamic then the flux
plus the handing on the revo is a lot better then a rollover prone savage flux
BUY A E-REVO

both of them need $50+ in repairs after you crash at that speed

you can't realy go wrong with ether.

Slowkrawl · 05.30.2009, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 4g63t

The e-revo is faster than flux.
e-revo does 65 mph the flux does 62 mph
the e-revo is lighter and more aerodynamic then the flux
plus the handing on the revo is a lot better then a rollover prone savage flux
BUY A E-REVO

Not overly concerned with top speed, anything 40mph or over is going to make me giggle. I think I have been talked into the savage...If I REALLY wanted too I could buy a new radio for it..However the revo..The diffs would be a pain in the arse to upgrade by the sounds of things.

Also, wasn't looking to start a flame war here lol. Play nice.