kieran Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 when you buy a second hand savage what are the key points you look at? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zashark Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 when you buy a second hand savage what are the key points you look at? thanks ← The price, the cheapest you can get it for, since most people wont tell you what is wrong with it and you could end up spending a lot more than you think, since i bought a few savages recently, and the guy told me they were mint, when i got them home 1 the engine crankcase was split! the secound one had chewed gears in the tranny and the diff was murdered, so watch out! hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 i'll see this in person before i buy so i just need to know what to look for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waz Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Look at the teeth on the diffs, check to see the engine doesn't move at all by hand, check the mount for cracks, check the chassi braces, see if the TVP's are straight, check wheel hex's ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoclick Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Nothing better than starting her up and giving a few high speed test runs. Make sure engine fires OK, no unsual tuning problems (could be caused by blockages, air leaks etc). This will also help make sure there are no big problems with the tranny and diffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 that means nothing to me waz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waz Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Do what yoclick said then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zashark Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Do what yoclick said then ← Yep just have a good go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 basicly just look at the truck top to bottom carefully just to make sure that nothings cracked, twisted if its ment to be straight, if its bent see if you can bend it back with out weakening it. also do what yoclick said, just to make sure you didin't miss anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 cheers guys i'll giv it i try (if) i buy this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipalli Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 or buy off of members here, where youve seen recent vids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 this savage is special as merlin or waz might tell you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 this is the spec that i was sent: Centre Skid - Keeps all the crap out the car and protects the drive train. 4 Spider diff front and rear - the strongest diff setup you can get HCR titanium skid plate - Protects the front bumper from dents RC Total carbon fibre chassis - Very strong and light RC Total radio box - Alot easier to use than the standard box Hitec 5645 Digital servo - Nice and powerful to give you a good turning circle. FastLane shock towers - allows you to adjust the shock position, lowering and raising the car. FastLane aluminium diff cups - Strengthens the diffs more than the plastic cases. Hyper 7 rear buggy shocks - Gives a smoother ride than the stoch 8 shocks and is also lighter. Velocity 6 ½" offset wheels - Gives alot more stability than the standard wheels. Maxx mulcher tyres - Some of the most grippy tyres you can get Aluminium chassis brace's - Adds rigidity to the car. Custom hinge pin braces - Stronger than the standard ones HPI air filter - Gives the best air filtering around K4.6 – Had about a gallon through - A very powerful engine and easy to tune. 3 shoe clutch - Gives better acceleration and less clutch slip Fuel filter - Makes sure that no dirt can get into the engine. 5 rechargeable AA battery pack – 2000mah - Lasts alot longer than the standard battery packs. Throttle linkage mod - Very adjustable breaks and throttle. S-25 fuel tank - The engine runs better, no leaning at half tank 47t spur gear - Fast top spead 18t clutchbell - Fast top spead HPI HD dog bones – Rear - The strongest dogbones available MIP CVD's - Front - Constand velocity joints like are used in real cars. better acceleration and more economical. HPI HD centre drive shaft - Strong HPI HD diff cups - Strong Roto start – with modified switch so no more jammed buttons. Tsais hard anodised tuned pipe - The best tuned pipe you can get 3 speed gear box - more gears = faster as i said i dont know much, it was originally a savage 21, not sure which bits come as standard & what has been modded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzi220 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 its been ballzed up got any pics and what the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 £300 & i spoke to waz & merlin & they both said it looked a good truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Looks pritty sound, best to give it a once over in person if poss, and thunderous, you dont want to bend bent metal, this will stessen the already weak structure of it and probally cause it to snap, Any reason for not buying new kieran ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 i would HAVE to buy the 4.6 as i like the best of everything & that would cost around £500 once it's rtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamer17 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 £300 & i spoke to waz & merlin & they both said it looked a good truck ← I know the guy who used to have it, is his name Phil by any chance? he got the radio box and rollbar especially made by some Spanish person i think, tis hella a good truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 (edited) yeah it is phil, daz hasnt said anything bout it being ballzed up again? & he's sold it now anyway, not to me though Edited August 26, 2005 by kieran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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