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Savage Central Site upgrades.

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by Squid » Sat May 28, 2016 10:45 am » in Announcements

Oarie has been burning the midnight oil getting an update done to the site. We apparently lost a few posts including the one announcing the updates...

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Mon Jun 06, 2016 4:45 pm
New XS forum as requested

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by Squid » Sat Nov 19, 2011 6:26 pm

I moved a few of the XS posts from the Flux HP forum to get things started. I actually forgot they released these, might have to see what one will do...

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Silent D's Savage XS Flux

Last post by cdziak « Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:44 am
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by cdziak » Sun Nov 13, 2011 5:27 pm
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Did a simple and relatively cheap LED mod for my XS today:

The bumper lights on the XS are plugs. This kit is from Ram (kit 170, $15). It's wired...
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Last post by cdziak
Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:44 am
New to Savage XS - general maintenance and upgrade tips??

Last post by Fiend « Wed Oct 05, 2016 2:44 am
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by Fiend » Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:20 am

Hi. I'm new to RC, and have started with an Savage XS Flux Raptor. It's a blast albeit a steep learning curve controlling it. So I have a few...

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Last post by Fiend
Wed Oct 05, 2016 2:44 am
New XS SS for me :!:

Last post by Squid « Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:10 am
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by Squid » Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:49 pm

Acquired a NIB XS SS kit just before xmas. I haven't had a chance to start building it yet, anything I special I should do while building it? Like...

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Last post by Squid
Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:10 am
looking for a good motor and esc combo for 7 year old

Last post by Squid « Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:59 pm
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by BigBadBronx72 » Sun Jun 26, 2016 9:55 pm

What would be a good esc motor combo for a stock XS to continue teaching my 7 yr old nephew how to handle his first hobby grade RC in his Savage XS?...

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Last post by Squid
Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:59 pm
So I got me a XS...pic heavy.

Last post by Mendoza « Fri Aug 14, 2015 3:10 am
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by Robbie420 » Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:43 am

Here is a bit of a half assed build thread for my XS I picked up about month or so ago, I was a little on the fence about getting one...did I need...

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Last post by Mendoza
Fri Aug 14, 2015 3:10 am
Which motor in savage xs ss

Last post by bds2710 « Thu Aug 13, 2015 1:23 am

by bds2710 » Thu Aug 13, 2015 1:23 am

I have to motors the stock vector 4000kv and a castle 1406 -1y 4600kv
Can some one tell me which is better ? and why ? all the imformation will be...

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Last post by bds2710
Thu Aug 13, 2015 1:23 am
XS SS Kit - can they still be bought new?

Last post by Mendoza « Wed Jul 15, 2015 5:54 pm
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by Mendoza » Wed Jul 15, 2015 8:32 am

Hi,

Looking for a new XS SS kit. Wondering if anyone knows if there is any new stock anywhere?

Cheers.

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Last post by Mendoza
Wed Jul 15, 2015 5:54 pm
New wheels/tire on my new Flux XS

Last post by Blaze0303 « Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:45 pm

by Blaze0303 » Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:45 pm

Out with the old! Stockers just have no bite to them whatsoever.

In with the new! Traxxas 3669A Talon 2.8's, not only do they look great but...

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Last post by Blaze0303
Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:45 pm
Badlands/renegade 2.2/3 will they fit?

Last post by Updating « Fri Jun 26, 2015 11:08 pm
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by Updating » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:20 am

Mods, this is a duplicate post from the wheel tire forum. I understand if you delete one of the posts... I just need an answer to the question since...

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Fri Jun 26, 2015 11:08 pm
Mamba max pro 2 1/8 esc

Last post by Redfox03 « Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:04 pm

by Redfox03 » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:04 pm

Has anyone ever tried to fit the Mamba Max pro 2 esc for 1/8 scale into the Savage XS? I have one laying around. Took some measurments, and it's...

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Last post by Redfox03
Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:04 pm
what motor and esc for savage xs

Last post by SOTMH « Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:56 pm
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by wazza35 » Mon Jun 22, 2015 4:42 am

hi all i am wanting to upgrade my motor and esc in my XS. I am looking for as much speed and power as possible.
also what gearing would you...

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Last post by SOTMH
Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:56 pm
How to make my xs wider in stance

Last post by scrogg « Tue May 26, 2015 4:14 am
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by Dfish1247 » Tue Jan 13, 2015 2:50 pm

I got a set of duratrax 2.8 wheels and tires because the stockers are awful.

Anyway, the back fits fine, but the front, I have the steering turned...

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Last post by scrogg
Tue May 26, 2015 4:14 am
Savage xs ss diff question???

Last post by motoxskp « Tue Oct 07, 2014 12:59 pm
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by 7000ftbashin » Mon Oct 06, 2014 9:56 pm

When I turn my front wheel by hand there is a little grinding. The other front tire will spin in the opposite direction, as it is supposed to, but...

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Last post by motoxskp
Tue Oct 07, 2014 12:59 pm
Stripped rear ring gear.

Last post by these_savages « Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:30 am

by these_savages » Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:30 am

Last night at the track. Yes i brought the savage to the track and to my surprise it handled the track very well. (astro)

But after a while we...

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Last post by these_savages
Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:30 am
hpi ground assaults or pro line badlands?

Last post by these_savages « Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:25 am
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by these_savages » Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:40 am

opinions?

i like both options.. kinda leaning to the ground assaults.. reason being the size. I dont like too big tires.. how are the badlands on...

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Last post by these_savages
Sun Sep 14, 2014 11:25 am
Electric upgrades

Last post by Elres8 « Fri Sep 12, 2014 7:58 pm
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by cybergeorge » Tue Dec 03, 2013 12:30 am

Hi all,

I was in the RC hobby about 12 years ago, then sold everything and completely got out due to work. Now I'm thinking of slowly starting over....

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Last post by Elres8
Fri Sep 12, 2014 7:58 pm
speed adjustment

Last post by LeroyX « Sun Aug 31, 2014 7:51 pm
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by 2k2ss » Sun Aug 31, 2014 1:12 pm

Thinking of buying my son one of these. Can I adjust it to where it doesn't have much power or speed till he gets used to it?

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Last post by LeroyX
Sun Aug 31, 2014 7:51 pm
my Flux XS review so far...

Last post by scrogg « Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:42 pm

by scrogg » Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:42 pm

So far nothing but a scratched up lid and 1 broken antenna tube. I have only ran it 30 minutes tops, but it seems plenty tough to me. The power from...

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Last post by scrogg
Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:42 pm
Gearing setup with 2.2 big joe 2's

Last post by pick « Sat Jul 26, 2014 10:14 pm
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by pick » Sun Jul 13, 2014 10:08 am

I ordered the 2.2 big joes and I'm wondering if I need to gear down my truck. I see a lot of people gearing down with the badlands but not much about...

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Last post by pick
Sat Jul 26, 2014 10:14 pm
Savage Drive cups/ Wheel axles/ Out drives

Last post by scrogg « Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:42 am
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by SavageBasher7 » Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:37 pm

Found some HD ones made by HPI (part #109921) on ebay-

Diffs- HPI (part #109926) -

I have run HPI's HD driveline stuff on my old gas Savage and...

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Last post by scrogg
Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:42 am
Always breaking..

Last post by motoxskp « Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:01 pm
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by Mudfrog » Fri May 24, 2013 8:18 pm

I've managed to get 4 packs through this truck.. it's been down countless times and I've already spent WAY to much money on it.. my latest carnage.....

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Last post by motoxskp
Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:01 pm
steering servo recommendations

Last post by scrogg « Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:56 pm
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by SavageXS420 » Wed May 21, 2014 10:55 am

Hey everyone....Im looking to upgrade my steering servo...any recommendations?...

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Last post by scrogg
Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:56 pm
New Savage dropped its drive shaft

Last post by scrogg « Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:28 pm
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by Winston_Wolf » Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:33 am

Hello all.

New Savage owner here. First time RC owner as well.

Had it out in the yard for about 15 min. and all of a sudden I lost power to the...

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Last post by scrogg
Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:28 pm
Need help!!!! Cant put my Savage back together

Last post by Caretaker « Sat Jun 28, 2014 1:40 pm
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by wingate82 » Sat Jun 28, 2014 12:19 pm

Ok so I took my whole Savage Flux XS apart because I bought all new parts for it but I can not figure out how to put it back together lol. Ive looked...

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Last post by Caretaker
Sat Jun 28, 2014 1:40 pm
slippage

Last post by t9dragon « Sun Jun 15, 2014 11:48 am

by t9dragon » Sun Jun 15, 2014 11:48 am

I am having issues with slippage and traction on my XS.

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Last post by t9dragon
Sun Jun 15, 2014 11:48 am
XS flux must have upgrades to be bulletproof

Last post by Sp33dkills « Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:16 pm

by Sp33dkills » Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:16 pm

Hello everyone ....great site ...I'm fairly new to electric and I recently (2months ago) purchased the XS flux and luck would have it a passing car...

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Last post by Sp33dkills
Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:16 pm
Show Your XS Bodies

Last post by rsnumber2 « Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:02 pm
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by MobTownTree » Fri Feb 03, 2012 8:22 pm
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I thought it would be a cool thread as well as informative for the guys looking for bodies. I only know of the 3 HPI bodies... The stock GT-2XS, Jeep...
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Last post by rsnumber2
Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:02 pm
Bodies that fit the XS that aren't made for it?

Last post by SavageBasher7 « Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:19 pm

by SavageBasher7 » Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:19 pm

Anyone have any they made work good? Saw this video on youtube...1/16 Revo Raptor body on XS

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Last post by SavageBasher7
Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:19 pm
xs mods

Last post by HeH8tzMe « Tue Apr 08, 2014 9:05 pm
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by cmnyj28 » Tue Apr 08, 2014 3:21 pm

So my xs is heavy, I'm pondering upgrades, steering servo, ESC, motor?
Suggestion, ideas.
Tires are a must thinking trenchers?

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Last post by HeH8tzMe
Tue Apr 08, 2014 9:05 pm
Help please!

Last post by HeH8tzMe « Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:10 pm
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by SavageBasher7 » Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:40 am

I have a savage xs with I believe to be the original motor/esc. It runs great but sometimes it will stop moving and just shake/jitter. If I move the...

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Last post by HeH8tzMe
Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:10 pm
Tires- What are you guys all running?

Last post by SavageBasher7 « Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:01 pm
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by SavageBasher7 » Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:43 pm

Looking to get a better set of treads for the XS. I'm thinking 2.2 size...a little taller and wider. The 2.8's I've seen are a little too wide for my...

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Last post by SavageBasher7
Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:01 pm
esc died

Last post by emre « Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:29 pm
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by Aaltair » Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:34 pm

My savage xs esc just died and I wondered if anyone had any suggestions. I need a waterproof esc and the main reason I have this little truck is for...

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Last post by emre
Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:29 pm
Got my savage xs need help with up grades

Last post by BillyC74 « Wed Mar 12, 2014 3:18 pm
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by vapor11 » Tue Mar 04, 2014 11:30 pm

I just got my savage xs wow what a truck this thing is quick on 2s. I need some advice frist the steering servo needs to be upgraded. Any ideas...

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Last post by BillyC74
Wed Mar 12, 2014 3:18 pm
Add Lightness to an XS - how to do it?

Last post by always_a_rhythm « Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:09 pm

by always_a_rhythm » Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:09 pm

One of my favorite quotes from Colin Chapmin, founder and owner of Lotus automobiles is this. When asked how to make a good race car he said,...

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Last post by always_a_rhythm
Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:09 pm
HPI Mud Thrasher Tires on Savage XS

Last post by always_a_rhythm « Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:40 am

by always_a_rhythm » Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:40 am

Guys and Girls,
Has anyone ever the HPI Mud Thrasher tires on the Savage XS flux?

These are the standard tires for the HPI Wheely King.

They...

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Last post by always_a_rhythm
Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:40 am
Little to No Power to the Front Wheels?

Last post by always_a_rhythm « Fri Feb 07, 2014 2:04 am
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by Pinkynukka » Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:29 pm

hi there savage owners. i'm having a problem with my Savage XS Flux. If i lift up the truck and hit the throttle, all 4 wheels will spin. however, if...

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Last post by always_a_rhythm
Fri Feb 07, 2014 2:04 am
my light kit...

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by prymtym » Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:46 pm

Light Kit...

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Last post by always_a_rhythm
Fri Feb 07, 2014 2:01 am
XS SS diff fluid leaked out?

Last post by always_a_rhythm « Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:22 am
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by scorpio1026 » Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:15 pm

After going through a few packs I noticed oil coming out the side of the diffs by the output cups. This is both diffs So I thought it was the diff...

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Last post by always_a_rhythm
Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:22 am
will the savage xs handle trenchers?

Last post by always_a_rhythm « Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:24 am
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by froggy8 » Sat Jan 11, 2014 5:48 pm

hi guys i am new on here, my name is robert and i have a savage xs.

question is i have just got myself a sc8 esc with the 4700kv motor and i have...

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Last post by always_a_rhythm
Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:24 am
Need input why should I keep my xs

Last post by LeroyX « Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:57 pm
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by millersavage » Wed Jan 22, 2014 3:29 am

Hey guys let me start out by saying I am not bashing the XS. it was my first electric kit and it has spurred me on to buying the Traxxas summit (sold...

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Last post by LeroyX
Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:57 pm
idler gear worn so quickly??

Last post by nickffa77 « Sun Jan 19, 2014 5:43 am

by nickffa77 » Sun Jan 19, 2014 5:43 am

Hey guys, newbie here ive built a savage xs and now the idler gear and other gear is worn after about 10 packs? Why is this happeneing any help is...

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Last post by nickffa77
Sun Jan 19, 2014 5:43 am
Has anybody tried to crawl with on of these?

Last post by jedacite « Sat Jan 11, 2014 5:07 am
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by realsickclown » Fri Nov 29, 2013 7:44 am

Ok I am wondering how hard it would be to make a crawler out of one of these xs savages. I just don't know if I will be able to get decent ground...

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Last post by jedacite
Sat Jan 11, 2014 5:07 am
Cheapest XS tires that are still good?

Last post by jedacite « Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:49 am
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by carl1864 » Tue Oct 15, 2013 3:32 pm

I always heard the stock tires were bad, but never realized just how bad until I started using it.

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Last post by jedacite
Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:49 am
:!: :!: help savage xs problems need diagnosis :!: :!:

Last post by jedacite « Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:44 am
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by jeepguy2310 » Mon Dec 30, 2013 4:01 pm

Hey guys got a savage xs for Christmas always wanted one ive had nothing but problems so far....first day out 5 minutes in went over a little hump...

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Last post by jedacite
Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:44 am
new flux xs speed control fan always runs

Last post by oosel « Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:29 pm
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by oosel » Sat Dec 28, 2013 11:43 am

Yesterday we bought 2 new savage flux xs's. One for me one for son. One of the flux's speed control fans turns on as soon as I plug the battery in....

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Last post by oosel
Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:29 pm
Just bought an xs... and I have horrible run times ?

Last post by heeelmooi « Fri Nov 29, 2013 4:01 am
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by Sniperofgods » Thu Oct 10, 2013 1:13 pm

So I just got my savage flux xs on monday and I am running a gens ace 5000mah 2s pack. I am getting run times of 3-4 mins with a lot of punch then...

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Last post by heeelmooi
Fri Nov 29, 2013 4:01 am
Savage XS HD axles

Last post by jason1980 « Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:54 am

by jason1980 » Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:54 am

Anyone using the HD axles for the savage flux XS?

I busted my front left axle after 4 packs on 2S lipos. and i do have the universal axles coming in...

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Last post by jason1980
Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:54 am
Help needed - Runaway Savage

Last post by Burt111 « Wed Nov 27, 2013 7:01 am
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by Pootini » Tue Nov 26, 2013 6:42 am

Was out with my son in the park with our Savage XS SS. All of a sudden control between car and radio failed.

Now car will run on its own without...

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Last post by Burt111
Wed Nov 27, 2013 7:01 am
Pinion keeps coming loose

Last post by 96TL « Sat Nov 23, 2013 12:02 pm
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by millersavage » Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:10 am

Any tricks to keeping the pinion tight? It seems to come loose after a few packs. I am using red lock tight on it.

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Last post by 96TL
Sat Nov 23, 2013 12:02 pm
Continuous flashing lights and beeping.

Last post by Lewydfly « Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:19 pm
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by Lewydfly » Thu Nov 21, 2013 2:02 am

Ok, after a 3S pack at the skate park and finishing off with a 2S she come to a stop. All lights are flashing (red i think im colour...

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Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:19 pm

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