Savage or Emaxx?

[neweuser]

If you bash most of the time, then you're maybe better off with the savage. But the maxx is just easier cuz there are more options out there. It's really up to you...but i do agree with Squee

[Serum]

What more options do you need? the savage has quite a few..

[neweuser]

For me? LOTS! All I'm saying is the emaxx is way more versatile in this area. You don't NEED many options, but it's always nice...

[aqwut]

My maxx have been completely upgraded... my savage is still stock and still kicking *ss... I vote for the savage... IMO i think it's the toughest MT... I have a savage, MGT, 2 LSTs, and an E-Maxx.... I stick to my e-maxx because of all the money I invested in SuperMaxx gears.. My savage haven't broken anything Major, yet..

[neweuser]

These trucks are hard to compare, they are both different and both have pros and cons. It's what you go with and enjoy. It's always good convo though for the opinions on these two. If i had the money, i would get both and use accordingly....LOL, that would be fun in it's own!

[Rtsbasic]

I enjoy seeing everyones different view point on this, and am glad it hasn't turned into a bit of a flamewar like car vs car threads often do on other forums. Lots of helpful info has come from this :)

I agree an Emaxx is more versitile, and I'm fairly certain its more adjustable (as stock you can't adjust camber, or caster, with the savage? And a lot less shock options). I had brief thoughts of trying to make it more ideal for use on a beach and keeping it (but selling off all the expensive bits) just for that. Mostly becuase I live only 10-15 miles from loads of good beaches, and the UK's biggest mass of sanddunes. But..with a bit of clingfilm and careful air cooling, the Savage should be good on a beach anyway? My Emaxx sure is (although I fear for the 9920 when the car gets a bit wet). Only harm it ever did my Emaxx was surface rust on my diff outdrives, center dogbones, and 2 crap bearings went pop.

Serum, I'd always be concerned for my batteries with it setup like that. I don't heatshrink them as I use a discharge try after every 2-3 runs to keep them balanced, so I'm concerned they'd be too easy to accidently short?

[Rtsbasic]

Sorry for the double post, but I am curious, if I was to purchase 2 of these, would I be able to use my Integy Maxx shocks? Would I loose any suspension travel?

[squeeforever]

That would work I do believe. I think if you only bash, the Savage is a good choose. It actually got me thinking about getting a Savy to bash...Hmm...Anywho, don't use the Maxx trays. Get the Twin Force trays from Mike.

[Rtsbasic]

I'm dead set on the Savage now, it sounds like a much better basher than my Emaxx could be.

I couldn't find a link to the twin force trays on the site, do you have a link?

Whats the difference between the Twin force ones, and an emaxx chassis cut into trays? I already have TC3 trays from a previous project, might use them. They're designed for 7 cells. Hmm. They're graphite as well so fairly light.

Motor mount is in..18/49 (whats on there now) is a a tiny bit tight on the mesh, so I ordered a 47t spur. It seems fairly secure, and I've added a lexan strip under the rear of the motor so it can't flex downwards. Has a nice low CoG as well so far. I modified the nitro engine purple plate bit so I could run it on the underside of the struts that hold it in place, and then put a small groove into it so the dogbone still runs to the rear diff okay (i did this after the pic though).





Do you guys think the mount will be secure where it is? Its held in with the two chunky screws. Unfortunately I had to position it quite close to the edge of the plate, but I don't think it'll bend. Might make another brace for the plate up that side out some scrap alloy.

[Mike.L]

looks pritty solid, i dont think there shouldn't be any problems, it is looking nice due:D

[Rtsbasic]

Cheers :) I don't think it will fail, it'll be a pain to adjust the gearing, but as I only have 2 pinions that potentially fit, I don't think that'll cause me too much hassle oddly enough.



I have enough space in there to mount the warrior vertically against the other TVP. Means I only need uber short cables for everything if that works :)

[squeeforever]

Looking great! The TF trays aren't in the store but Mike has them. The TF trays also fit 7 cells flat aswell. Thats the main thing.

[Serum]

Nice to see you are working on it allready! How do you change the gearmesh?

The integy shocks; how long are they? with the the UE shocks are about 113.5mm, and they limit the travel. for a basher, the stock shock are the way.

[Rtsbasic]

To change the gear mesh, I can reach in the side of the TVP and adjust the motor screws with a 2.5mm ball drivers like these:



Alternatively I can take the motor out with the mount by undoing the two big ass screws holding it in, and adjust it a small bit at a time.

I'll get back to you on the Integy shocks, I don't have my Emaxx to hand. I don't think they are much longer than the UE ones. I'm just a bit concerned I might bend the shafts easily in the stock ones because their length?

[Serum]

yeah that bending is what made them famous..

Don't forget your initial goal; A basher. From that point of view, i still recommend you to use the stock shocks.