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Savage03 · 03.08.2009, 12:15 PM

Its around 15.5lbs, theirs savages out there in that range mine is 14.5lbs and moves plenty fast on the monster mamba. Not sure what it would weight once the motor and tank and whatever else you dont need are removed and replaced with bl electrics.

MetalMan · 03.08.2009, 02:46 PM

I'm thinking this truck would be a good candidate for two outrunners, one at each diff. Obviously there's plenty of room for them, as well as two ESCs, and all the batteries you could ever want.

03.08.2009, 02:53 PM

I'm disappointed that they just threw a Baja 5T body on it. Maybe the North American release will have a more typical Savage body on it.

z1nonly · 03.11.2009, 08:48 PM

I actually like that they used the Baja 5T body. That is one of the best looking bodies imo. All HPI needs to do is add the bumpers for the front and rear.

03.12.2009, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BTallack

I'm disappointed that they just threw a Baja 5T body on it. Maybe the North American release will have a more typical Savage body on it.

...from what HPI USA has been telling me there might not BE a North American release...HPI JPN will 'aparently' only be doing this one here in Japan...

...FYI the wheel adaptors will fit regular XL axles BUT take the 24mm Baja wheel too...Truck will also ship with normal 17mm hexs too...Not exactly my cup of tea but if it was the buggy version :D

doo540 · 03.12.2009, 06:27 AM

I'm just going to build one based on my XL parts. Should have it all together in less then a month. Planning on 1521 1y on either 6s or 8s. Currently planinng on running 23mm hub and losi-bolt on tires. I can get the "special" 24mm hubs made if I decide to use stock baja size tires.

Takedown · 03.12.2009, 09:02 AM

That is a sweet setup. I wouldnt mind picking up a savage and that conversion kit just to have another 1/5.

mjderstine · 03.12.2009, 10:03 AM

looks like a sweet ride, seems like if it isnt released RTR in the states guys will have plenty of opportunities to get TVP chassis's made from custom outfitters. the TVP is not really all that complex in the end.

Takedown · 03.12.2009, 01:02 PM

Im sure it will somehow sneak its way into the usa. But if that is the case that is a very stupid move by hpi...

lincpimp · 03.12.2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Takedown

Im sure it will somehow sneak its way into the usa. But if that is the case that is a very stupid move by hpi...

I have a feeling it will be a fun truck... I should have one in a few weeks, a month tops.

03.12.2009, 02:13 PM

My downscaled 1/10ish version of that truck is a blast to run so a Savage 5T with the right brushless setup should be twice as much fun!

lincpimp · 03.12.2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DARKWAV

My downscaled 1/10ish version of that truck is a blast to run so a Savage 5T with the right brushless setup should be twice as much fun!

That is what I am thinking. Neu 1521 2y on 10s lipo should get it moving.

Takedown · 03.12.2009, 10:42 PM

Linc take a look into an fs-racing mt body. There like 70bux.

lincpimp · 03.12.2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Takedown

Linc take a look into an fs-racing mt body. There like 70bux.

Thanks, I will eyeball it.

Takedown · 11:07 PM

I have one and its a good solid body for sure. Im lookin into getting the blacked out hummer body. Looks sick.