HPI: Savage Flux on the way? 8th scale electric savage - Page 6 - RC-Monster Forums

12.05.2008, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by wayneb

when is the release date going to be does anybody know?

january 19th according to amain: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/32813

bl-is-future · 12.05.2008, 09:33 AM

i will def be getting one in jan then. See how it compares to my old FLM Savy conversion.

Rnemhrd · 09:52 AM

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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.

bl-is-future · 12.05.2008, 09:44 AM

Not to offend anyone but i will give my taxxas experiance.
Owned the below and my opinion -
Jato 3.3 = junk (only good on flat surface)
T-maxx/E-maxx = decent but dont beat on to hard
Slash = total beast and love it.
4tec = sick, just sick

So i am 2 for 2 with traxxas. I here the revo is the best of the bunch but i have also heard the savage is tougher. It is all on what you want i guess. The savage has always fit my needs as a basher and a racer for that matter. OH and the video is not lying you can do that to a savage and it will just come back for more. that is stock too.

Arct1k · 10:06 AM

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...

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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 · 12.05.2008, 10:20 AM

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.

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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...

Rnemhrd · 12.05.2008, 10:54 AM

My bad then.

I never saw it. Sorry. Put the cc mmm combo in a E Maxx and do 3 or 4 60' jumps and tell me what you have left. Broken shock towwers, bulkheads, control arms, and maybe a chassis. Ask anyone that has owned a E Maxx. Apples to apples.The revo chassis really has nothing in common with any other MT does it? It's like compairing a E Revo to an E 8ight T. Both have big tires. That is about it.

TexasSP · 12.05.2008, 02:52 PM

The revo is still an MT and should be compared with other MT's.

I like the savages I just thought when I drove them they handled like a brick. The e-savage to me was a joke because it really wasn't the size of the other monster trucks. The maxx is probably not as durable as the standard savage but it does have other good points and is still the platform that started the whole monster truck revolution.

bl-is-future · 12.05.2008, 03:09 PM

yep i totally agree. Both companies have made name for themselves that is for sure. And Traxxas started it all. I just search and find what is best and go with that. Brand doesn't matter to me. Only the reviews/opinions of others on the particular vehicle.

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Originally Posted by TexasSP

The revo is still an MT and should be compared with other MT's.

I like the savages I just thought when I drove them they handled like a brick. The e-savage to me was a joke because it really wasn't the size of the other monster trucks. The maxx is probably not as durable as the standard savage but it does have other good points and is still the platform that started the whole monster truck revolution.

12.06.2008, 11:06 AM

...be aware that motors with built-in heatsink cases will not be able to be used because the heatsink will get in the way of the motor clamps...So we are stuck with smooth cased motors...

TexasSP · 12.06.2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bl-is-future

yep i totally agree. Both companies have made name for themselves that is for sure. And Traxxas started it all. I just search and find what is best and go with that. Brand doesn't matter to me. Only the reviews/opinions of others on the particular vehicle.

Yup, both have there strengths and weaknesses. I just hate when I see people saying such and such truck is garbage and this other truck is vastly superior. None of the MT's I have seen on the market are vastly superior to any other.

JThiessen · 12.06.2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasSP

Yup, both have there strengths and weaknesses. I just hate when I see people saying IMT's I have seen on the market are vastly superior to any other.

Ah was fixin to say -well said - ya'll!

revo guy · 12.06.2008, 11:30 PM

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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 · 12.07.2008, 10:41 PM

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....

04:37 PM

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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.