vettehigh Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Alex97 said: it depends on how you drive the truck and where you drive it. I only change mine when they need it, no point it throwing something away unnecessarily. spending $103 on bearings for this truck is just pointless and idiotic. The stock bearings are fine and upgrading them won't make the truck anymore BP. When they do go have a look on rc bearings, it will most likely cost you around £15 for a whole new set, a lot of people on here us them and haven't had any problems. After having a look though your list above it seems like you've just bought every upgrade that HPI sell even it it wasn't required. Rc's break! If you wanted something truly bullet proof then i'd have looked in the 1/8 market but there's still a good chance it will break you if you drive like a mad man. Thank you for the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombercountynick Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Ok I'm late to the (empty by the looks of it!) Party, but what servo were you guys running in these? The stock one is pathetic, let's the truck down for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 On 6/30/2017 at 14:02, bombercountynick said: Ok I'm late to the (empty by the looks of it!) Party, but what servo were you guys running in these? The stock one is pathetic, let's the truck down for me. might be overkill but i used the savox 1256 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavster29 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I'm using a Traxxas 2075 in mine it works well and is waterproofSent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leongordon234 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Think I have a power hd In mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombercountynick Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I've bought one of the powerhd 20kg jobbies from China. I have a genuine one in my tekno sc so we'll see how a fake one holds up in the savage. Can't see it Being a problem unless the quality is really poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leongordon234 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Started to rebuild my xs last night after it was sat collecting dust for over 6 months . Got some parts on order but hopefully will be back running in the next week or two This always happens , it breaks and sits on the shelf for months then I finally get round to fixing it Quick question , water traxxas part no was it for the turn buckles , I have the ends just need the turn buckles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collective itch Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 https://www.modelsport.co.uk/traxxas-turnbuckles-camber-link-36mm/rc-car-products/32003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerokalvin Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Would a 3660 motor fit in the Savage XS? I can't find any of the 3656 Ezrun's for a decent price. Also, what are the dimensions of the body? Thanks. ZK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 New XS owner here! Nice reading up on all the posts in this thread! Although I’m only on post #220 or so haha! Here’s mine- the ESC was fried when I got it (it was second hand) so put it one I had. That’s the only change from stock so far. I need a body shell and a 2s that fits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Wow you guys are a chatty bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collective itch Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 have you got a battery for it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Yep. I’ve got 2x 2s 5000 mah coming from Hobbyking.! I’ve also got a shell and a transmitter coming. Reckon they’ll all be here tomorrow, delayed cos of the snow no doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Have you still got yours? I’d like to upgrade the wheels for better grip. I’ve broken my front lower A arm so need to order that too. Not sure whether to get the hop up alloy ones instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 No mate not alloy arms they'll put the forces onto the hinge pins and worse causing expensive damage. Plastic arms bend like shock absorbers but too far and snap. Search for RPM arms they are usually the best upgrade for arms. Or other plastic parts. Using nylon. I struggled on wheels i tried afew sets but in the end used HPI ones for the best fit. I tried proline 2.2 trenchers first snd they looked tiny. Then i used 1/10 short course 0 offset wheels and they was cool but to narrow. So got the hpi 2.2 rims and some dirt something tires but then sold the truck without using it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Good to know thanks mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I just checked and it was hpi 2.2 scorch wheels and proline dirt works 2.2 tires. The 2.8in tires look nice in pics but they rub so i wouldn't try that unless 2.8in set falls from the sky to try lol. It really tripped me out on getting tires because the trencher 2.2 erevo tires were tiny i couldn't believe it. Mayb they was a special merv 2.2 size. You could compare the tire sizes if you can find stock. But searching Google images looking at what others used will give a good idea whats suitable. A good upgrade might be the slash 4x4 steering and camber links. You can fit those to the xs for adjustable links. Are the xs links held on ball studs so pop off on hard landings? Ive forgot. But slash links would sort that too using nut and bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 On 03/02/2019 at 19:49, Bigreenpants said: Have you still got yours? I’d like to upgrade the wheels for better grip. I’ve broken my front lower A arm so need to order that too. Not sure whether to get the hop up alloy ones instead. These seemed to grip well and dont look too small 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesd Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Does anyone have any links to uk sellers of bearing kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I’ve never ordered from them but apparently rcbearings.co.uk are super cheap Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 That was in 2012 tho according to this thread!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesd Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 14 hours ago, Bigreenpants said: That was in 2012 tho according to this thread! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeah I had a look on there but couldn't see any sets for the savage XS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Anybody got XS parts lying around they don’t need/ want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigreenpants Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Anyone got any XS parts lying around? I’d be more than happy to take them off your hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbower78 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Hi ive recently bought a savage xs on ebay. It all runs fine apart from it wont wheelie at all on a 2s battery, the previous owner said he left the stock gearing on. Any ideas as to why its not Wheelying as advertised? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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