High Amps-Don't Worry (Pictures)

[nl12]

What is the weight on that beast? Does the motor stay cool? I wish you had an eagletree.

[jhautz]

What kind of gearing and speeds are you pulling with that beast. And Id like to know the weight also.

Certainly is a beast.

It weighs just over 15 pounds with the battery. I run a 52/13 ratio for bashing and the motor gets warm, not hot. The same with the ESC, just warm to the touch. I tried a 52/20 ratio for a speed run and just did not have the space or the control to get to full throttle. LOL-at the end of the run the truck tumbled for about 30 feet even after slowing down. I don't know enough to set up for high speed runs, but I might learn to, they are a blast! I have my Eagletree in my heli but it only goes to 100 amps max. I'm sure it's pulling more than that. I just bought a video camera so when I can get it away from the wife I will shoot a few clips.
Thanks again to Castle for a great product and thanks,also, to HPI. This Savage drivetrain is amazingly tough! If you do a conversion, get the diffs with the alloy case and steel pin inserts then add the optional hardened ring and pinion setup (R+P is $30 a set but well worth it). For the tranny, the Hot Racing 44 tooth hardened steel internal spur gear is a must. It all adds up to a very robust drivetrain.

Originally Posted by Electric Eel

It weighs just over 15 pounds with the battery. I run a 52/13 ratio for bashing and the motor gets warm, not hot. The same with the ESC, just warm to the touch. I tried a 52/20 ratio for a speed run and just did not have the space or the control to get to full throttle. LOL-at the end of the run the truck tumbled for about 30 feet even after slowing down. I don't know enough to set up for high speed runs, but I might learn to, they are a blast! I have my Eagletree in my heli but it only goes to 100 amps max. I'm sure it's pulling more than that. I just bought a video camera so when I can get it away from the wife I will shoot a few clips.
Thanks again to Castle for a great product and thanks,also, to HPI. This Savage drivetrain is amazingly tough! If you do a conversion, get the diffs with the alloy case and steel pin inserts then add the optional hardened ring and pinion setup (R+P is $30 a set but well worth it). For the tranny, the Hot Racing 44 tooth hardened steel internal spur gear is a must. It all adds up to a very robust drivetrain.

i found the 3 easest and cheapest way for highspeed runs is
1. low as you can go. Drop the ride hight as low as you can get it. but dont let it bottom out, because then it will want to bounce and loose control.
2. stiffen up that suspension. Easest way and most effective Super stiff springs. oil doesnt play a huge roll like it does when your jumping.
3. Low profile tires. and tape the inside so they wont balloon.

Well, the Savage Monster is still going good. But the 2nd Monster I got for my E-Maxx just died that same quiet death as everyone else's. Still batting 500 isn't bad!