Is there a way to make the flux last for more than a 1/2 pack ?

[scarletboa]

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.

[fastbaja5b]

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.

[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!

[scarletboa]

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?

[suicideneil]

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]

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

[speedy]

ok ! so 4s is the ticket ?

Originally Posted by speedy

ok ! so 4s is the ticket ?

i think so, I put my flux through things my brushless emaxx would have never survived.

[Slowkrawl]

I am not sure what you are doing to your savage, however I beat mine HARD and have not broken that many parts. Especially driveshafts, dogbones or output cups..I am not even sure how those break to be honest. I would talk to HPI and MAYBE you got a lemon...Or MAYBE you need some driving lessons? If the truck is bound up in a rock or something, that doesn't mean pull the trigger all the way...

[JThiessen]

I split a cup out on the wheel end - also had a bad bearing there too. But that was more likely due to some of the jumps I landed, not a quality issue.

My stock diff gears were in pristine condition when I replaced them - and the ONLY thing I dont do to abuse my truck is standing backflips. The launch ramps I use can give me 40 -50 foot jumps, 10+ feet high and I rarely land it on the wheels. My Flux was one of the first to be shipped by Tower, so its been almost a year now, and the drivetrain is light years ahead of any Revo or Emaxx I have ever run. Same jumps with the Revo, and I stopped by the hobby shop EVERY trip home from bashing for some part of the drive train.

In my experience (notice my join date), the details provided so far reflect user error, not product deficiency. You have to learn when and where you can use the power these things have. And yes, sometimes that learning comes through your wallet. I've got a 500HP truck sitting outside. Can I just go out, build the boost up to 50psi and let it rip - no. I'd first wring the driveshaft into a wet noodle, then my tranny would probably collapse on itself - even though I just dumped 5 grand into building it. Every mechanical object has its limitations, be it a 600 dollar truck, or a 60K truck.

[fastbaja5b]

Originally Posted by JThiessen

I split a cup out on the wheel end - also had a bad bearing there too. But that was more likely due to some of the jumps I landed, not a quality issue.

My stock diff gears were in pristine condition when I replaced them - and the ONLY thing I dont do to abuse my truck is standing backflips. The launch ramps I use can give me 40 -50 foot jumps, 10+ feet high and I rarely land it on the wheels. My Flux was one of the first to be shipped by Tower, so its been almost a year now, and the drivetrain is light years ahead of any Revo or Emaxx I have ever run. Same jumps with the Revo, and I stopped by the hobby shop EVERY trip home from bashing for some part of the drive train.

In my experience (notice my join date), the details provided so far reflect user error, not product deficiency. You have to learn when and where you can use the power these things have. And yes, sometimes that learning comes through your wallet. I've got a 500HP truck sitting outside. Can I just go out, build the boost up to 50psi and let it rip - no. I'd first wring the driveshaft into a wet noodle, then my tranny would probably collapse on itself - even though I just dumped 5 grand into building it. Every mechanical object has its limitations, be it a 600 dollar truck, or a 60K truck.

+1 on this

I think I bought the first Flux in Western Australia, never had a diff issue, a dogbone issue etc. I have busted a pinion, a top drive gear, a slipper pad, an RPM arm and bent the stock chassis on more than one occasion.

Thats not bad for near on a year now.

People assume the Flux is this bulletproof truck, it's not but it's close! As you get more experience in RC you'll break less parts.

[suicideneil]

Well, if the output shaft and drive cup are one-piece, then do like alot of guys (me included) and replace the stock shafts with something like what Mike sells for the revo hybrid diffs, then you can run any cup you want.

6s lipo + cold weather + heavy bashing/ abuse = broken parts- the emaxx and erevo wouldnt fair much better under the same circumstances, and they also have much more plastic plastic on them..

[Bondonutz]

Well said !
post pics of the Non RC truck !

[speedy]

Ok !

Sorry for not telling you about my driving style and weatherconditions !
But i don't abuse my rc cars that mutch ! chure i jump of some dirtpiles and stuuff but nothing extreme ! And i've driven my other trucks in alotcolder temps without breaking parts !!

I've 16years of experiance of rc cars and i've never had a rccar this expencive break so often !

[Gdot]

then you have bad luck and your truck hates you. Send it to me. All my RC's love me, and I might be able to heal yours.


the part is broken. ring hpi, and maybe they will have mercy on your 'new' 35min truck and send you some spares