algenash12 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 have just ordered myself a hpi savage xs ss kit, any suggestions for electronics to use? have also heard the stock tires arent all that any suggestions for a tire upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Get yourself a hobbywing wp sc8 combo, most favour the 4000kv can. You'll want a decent metal geared high Torque servo, that's personal preference really as there are loads to choose from at various price points, tyre wise I had great success with proline dirt paws and dirt hawgs. Batteries again are a personal choice but I always opted for 2s 5000mah 30c or greater, always got about 25/30 mins runtime.. And definitely get the wheelie bar.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspnet Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I've got that set up - love it, when I get the chance to take it out and let it rip Look at this thread - lots of pages to work through, but lots of useful info to work from http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/145213-everything-savage-xs/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algenash12 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 hi, thanks for replys, have decided to go with the hobbywing sc8 with 4 pole 4400kv motor. have decided on the hitec (hs 7985mg) servo. And for tires are going with proline badlands 2.2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 hi, thanks for replys, have decided to go with the hobbywing sc8 with 4 pole 4400kv motor. have decided on the hitec (hs 7985mg) servo. And for tires are going with proline badlands 2.2. You'll want to watch your gearing on those badlands they are a very tall 2.2 tire.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I'm going to be trying out HB Powerpins in white compound on my XS SS. If you're doing alot of jumps it's worth considering getting T-bone bumpers, they don't look that on that good XS but offer alot of protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algenash12 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 have just finished my build of my xs ss kit (still got to paint body), fired up the electrics to do a test run indoors runs ok but the gear box is making a terrible noise is this normal? or do i need to do some investigating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 have just finished my build of my xs ss kit (still got to paint body), fired up the electrics to do a test run indoors runs ok but the gear box is making a terrible noise is this normal? or do i need to do some investigating. Sounds like it needs investigating, make you you have put the motor bolts in the correct holes for the pinion you're running. Also double check your pinion pitch if you're running different from stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algenash12 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 keeping everything stock at mo, have checked the holes for the pinion and they are correct ones for stock pinion, turn gear box by hand all movement seems fine fine but as soon as power applied makes a horrible noise. it like a load grinding noise, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 It might be worth opening up your diffs and checking everything is as it should be. Is there any bad noises when you lift the truck up and turn the wheels individually checking correct diff action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algenash12 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Have check diffs etc, noise is definitely coming from gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sounds like you need to open the gearbox and have look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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