Savage Flux first impressions - RC-Monster Forums

E-Revonut · 12.04.2010, 02:00 PM

Pinions do wear out, I have one pinion from my truggy that you can see the wear on from the spur, after a year of racing. Pinions no matter how hard, if running against an equally hard spur will wear out quicker, they spin about 3-5 times more than the spur. My primary reason for switching to pastic is that I'm lowering the gearing and plastic spurs are cheaper, but also I do like that they are a bit quieter and smoother.

Back on track though, on my impressions of the flux. I have had it a couple weeks now. Last year I got a E-Maxx at this same time. So the running I have done is similar. I like that I have yet to break anything on the truck. On the downside though, I know have another truck that I have to order all parts for. I had to order from Tower earlier in the week to get gears to change the gearing. So when I do eventually break something I have to order and wait to fix it. The best part about the Traxxas stuff is that I can drive 10 minutes to the LHS and get parts.

rcobscession · 12.04.2010, 02:10 PM

The flux is an all around good quality truck made for for hardcore bashing and for some extra cash can be made into a racer if your local track has a mt class. There are a few must do upgrades though just like any factory rc it isnt without its flaws.

thzero · 12.04.2010, 04:18 PM

Racing? Get a truggy. Unless you are doing more true monster style racing.

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Originally Posted by rcobscession

can be made into a racer if your local track has a mt class. There are a few must do upgrades though just like any factory rc it isnt without its flaws.

rcobscession · 12.04.2010, 04:22 PM

hence the monster truck class lol My local track has a class for mt with limited upgrades as set forth by the owner. Nothing serious just something else to pack in on race day

thzero · 12.04.2010, 04:33 PM

What I meant was Monster Jam style; i.e. basically drag race over short obstacle course.

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Originally Posted by rcobscession

hence the monster truck class lol My local track has a class for mt with limited upgrades as set forth by the owner. Nothing serious just something else to pack in on race day