vrooom Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I currently got savage X which I had for 10 years, (it started as SS then I upgraded to X spec...) Im considering to get XL chassis, to get longer wheelbase for more high speed stability in air and on ground. Does XL chassis improve the handling? and will sway bar kit help that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_bench10 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 yes less wheelies more rollovers need some xl axles OR 40series big joes trencher x's etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrooom Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Wont XL axles knacker the axles bearings in no time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Doktor Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Dont worry, they will be fine. Bearing placement in savage hubs is not the strongest out there, but it is still OK. Just do not use offset rims and large heavy wheels with the xl axles and the bearings will hold up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 If you want better handling, it has to be off-set rims. Just carry spare bearings, they're not expensive and are quick to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobutcher Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Ordering some Badlands on 1/2 offset tomorrow so see if there's much difference without buying the xl axles yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Dial some droop into your shocks too if poss, lowers your cg a bit at the expense of a little ground clearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Doktor Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 If you are seriously after the handling, get HPI suspension conversion kit, sway bar kit, and Super 5sc flux gearbox with a center diff. If you are on a budget, get just the sway bar kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrooom Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) wow center diff.. always wanted that... but wouldn't that send the power to front wheel when I nail the throttle. does center diff drop in my 2 speed gearbox? I noticed it has 30t pinion on center diff wherea the kit SS / X 2 speed box has 39t. Edited August 30, 2013 by vrooom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) It won't send all the power to the front wheels if you tune it properly, that's where diff oils come in.. Edited August 30, 2013 by smash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrooom Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 By the way im still running dirty nitro engine. had a flux but didn't work out for me. oil is all well good but they leak out one day... but im glad it had center diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrooom Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Ahhhh I had a look at manual.. It seemed a easy conversion. I need 31t teeth with 30t idler gear. I already has a diff... Thanks for ideas. Im going for XL chassis with sway bars, with center diff at later date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Doktor Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 found this, it says the center diff from a flux 5sc transmission does not work in a nitro transmission http://www.savage-central.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=96618&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=5sc&start=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreXeL Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) If you don't want to go the full XL length take a look at IRC extended TVPs. They give a decent enough extension to improve handling and tame wheelies, but without giving the 'stretched' proportions of the XL. I have a set on mine, and also some offset wheels, HPI suspension conversion kit, and HPI sway bars. It actually handles pretty damn well for a Savage, but hasn't lost it's 'monster truckness'. Personally I don't like the idea of a centre diff in a MT, if you're going to go that far why not just get a truggy? Edited August 31, 2013 by DreXeL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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