DreXeL Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 (edited) So I decided to replace the old non-X TVPs on my Savvy, I went with the IRC 6mm extended 4mm thick LCG TVP kit. I ordered it on thursday, and it arrived today. Great stuff It was really well packaged, with each component in individual bags with the package. Here is everything included: That's the TVPs themselves, heavy duty engine plate with drive-cup cutout, heavy duty extended front dogbone (same length as a standard rear item) two chassis braces and a skid plate. It also included a full chassis screw set, which was nice. So I cracked on and tore down my savvy, here is the IRC chassis partially assembled: Engine, gearbox, brake & throttle servo and linkages installed: Battery/radio tray with mid tank mod done: And here it is finished: I'm really pleased with it, the quality is outstanding and it puts my standard TVPs to shame, they are like cheese in comparison. Total chassis extension is around 12mm, not a huge amount but enough to make a difference, and it gives the chassis much better proportions with the Big Joes. Here it is with the shell fitted: Just enough extension to make the proportions much better then before. I'll take her out for a good bashing session tomorrow to see how they've affected handling/stability, and going by other peoples experiences I don't think I'll be disappointed Edited July 23, 2011 by DreXeL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpy jack Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 that looks very good indeed- I'm so tempted to get some of these, but I must resist the temptation and finish building my 2nd savage first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 what wheels and tires are they because i saw them on an Erevo and they look cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreXeL Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Axial wheels, Proline Big Joe 40-series tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpygramps Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Looking good, love those black IRC TVP's, they really suit the truck Could use a cable tidy on there mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreXeL Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) Well I took it out for a bit of a bash today and..........wow, what a difference. I had already improved stability by lowering my Savage but combined with the LCG TVPs the difference over a stock Savage is night and day, I can actually corner without it falling over every 10 seconds In fact it's not far off my Truggy in the handling stakes now, it's very impressive. I can get on the brakes and turn-in aggressively and it just bites and turns, if I had tried that when it was stock it would have just fallen over like a drunk slapper on a Saturday night out. I didn't get the chance to do any jumps (was just on some local flat gravel), so have yet to find out how it has affected in-air handling. One thing I was expecting was the 12mm extension to stop it wheeying, but the silly torque of the Z30R still lifts the front end on demand All in all a VERY worth while upgrade in terms of both looks and performance. Worth every penny Edited July 24, 2011 by DreXeL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Ravage Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Nice savvy, shame the nest of wires running all over the truck ruined it for me, Looks like mutton now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreXeL Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) You're right, the wires could use tidying up, but lack of room after the mid-tank mod led to that. It hardly 'ruins the truck' though I do intend to tidy them, just need to find a small box to put the RX into that will fit in the small space in front of the tank. It's not a huge priority though, despite looking a bit untidy the electrics are all securely held in place and completely out of harms way. Besides, this ain't no shelf queen Edited July 25, 2011 by DreXeL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Nice buddy, you cant go wrong with the IRC bits, i run them on my Baja. Life time warrenty Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpygramps Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 You're right, the wires could use tidying up, but lack of room after the mid-tank mod led to that. It hardly 'ruins the truck' though I do intend to tidy them, just need to find a small box to put the RX into that will fit in the small space in front of the tank. It's not a huge priority though, despite looking a bit untidy the electrics are all securely held in place and completely out of harms way. Besides, this ain't no shelf queen Have you seen the Hellfire battery box mod that you can do? Mounts to the front of the front shock tower and is the perfect size for an r/x.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreXeL Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Will look into that, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigbrown79 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 looking good, i'm in the process of building one with the same TVP, was thinking of using XL wide axles with mine, its a on going project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigbrown79 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 what battery meter are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreXeL Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Just a cheapo eBay one, it's made by 'Hextronic'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I have been impressed with the quality and speed of posting for all the IRC kit I have bought. For what you get, it's well priced, despatched quickly and really does come with EVERYTHING you need to fit it. I have a few of their bits on my trucks and can't fault it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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