SamUk Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) HI All, I have just bought myself a HPi Vorza from the US - should be here next week. Use is small in open fields and occasionally in the forest. My son is now 7 - and i was thinking of getting him a rc..and feel the vorza is too fast for him..! He had a go on my Hpi Savage i think 6 months back, and drove it into his legs - that did not end well..anyway many months on he says he wants to have another go...! So what do you recommend? as i will be ordring from the states and i have a voucher code for Tower Hobbies. Any thoughts on the Savage XS - Costing Edited April 4, 2014 by SamUk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) I got my boy a savage 3.5 when he was 8....hes 9 now and got a rex x 3.5 and a ftx carnage....he did have a few crap rc's before the savage..cheapo argos things. .....a carson thing which was not to cleaver. .....he gets on fine with most of mine aswell......I'd go with battery as its easier and cleaner....there's probly loads of sutible rc's for him but I'd definitely stick with a decent make...hpi...traxxas...hoboa.....ansmann.....ect.......that way parts wont b an issue. ..what style of rc do he like?? That way we can narrow it down.... Edited April 4, 2014 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUk Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 i thought i would get a cheaper one..but as his mum is in the states and the small savage is only costing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) i thought i would get a cheaper one..but as his mum is in the states and the small savage is only costing Edited April 4, 2014 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUk Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 from tower hobbies..i have a $55 offer code.. after discount and converting..xs works out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) from tower hobbies..i have a $55 offer code.. after discount and converting..xs works out Edited April 4, 2014 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUk Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Its here.... Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Its here.... Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalkvery nice......now enjoy! !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUk Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Got it running today...must say not really happy with the number if clips! 4 on the body, and 6 on the battery compartment! Also the car on off switch is not accessible once the cover is on...were as my vorza you can reach in and switch on and off without removing the cover.. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenton Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Just out of interest but do you get hit with customs charges when buying from overseas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUk Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 You are allowed to buy / bring back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 So hows it going? ?? Any issues yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUk Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 the thought of all the clips just makes me not wan to get it going.. lol i think i will start small and let him have a run in the garden so that he can used to it.. have read somewhere the esc can be made to slow the car down..? i had a small go last night and it felt like fun..the difference between this and the vorza is big... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUk Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) he went out with my cousins, and someone drive it into a tree... lol not taken it apart yet..is this the hub that is broken? is this the right part i need?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPI-101209-WR8-BULLET-FRONT-HUB-CARRIERS-LEFT-RIGHT-10-DEGREES-/351065490068?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item51bd224294 Edited May 7, 2014 by SamUk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) .tree...like it wasn't big enuff to see. ...lol!!! I read the hubs were a weak point on these....yeah they look the right part....u mite wanna get sum ally ones though......as people do with the firestorm. ....or order a few sets of the stock ones....as this will happen again thats for sure.... Edited May 7, 2014 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUk Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 is this it? expensive! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPI-RACING-BULLET-MT-FLUX-2-4GHz-108077-ALUMINUM-C-HUB-SET-HARD-ANODIZED-/310869115731?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item48613e4353 or whats this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPI-Bullet-MT-ST-FLUX-Alloy-Front-C-Hub-Hub-Carriers-NEW-UK-STOCK-/111326021062?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item19eb8c45c6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) is this it? expensive!http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPI-RACING-BULLET-MT-FLUX-2-4GHz-108077-ALUMINUM-C-HUB-SET-HARD-ANODIZED-/310869115731?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item48613e4353 or whats this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPI-Bullet-MT-ST-FLUX-Alloy-Front-C-Hub-Hub-Carriers-NEW-UK-STOCK-/111326021062?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item19eb8c45c6yep...19 quid is a good deal imo....especially when the others r almost 50 quid..but they r hpi ones. ..the others will do fine. .... Edited May 7, 2014 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUk Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 why does it look so different? from the plastic one? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPI-101209-WR8-BULLET-FRONT-HUB-CARRIERS-LEFT-RIGHT-10-DEGREES-/351065490068?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item51bd224294 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 why does it look so different? from the plastic one?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPI-101209-WR8-BULLET-FRONT-HUB-CARRIERS-LEFT-RIGHT-10-DEGREES-/351065490068?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item51bd224294probably to save weight...and as there ally there stronger so less material is needed/used...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUk Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 or is that not complete and i need this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPI-Bullet-MT-ST-FLUX-Alloy-Front-C-Hubs-Steering-Knuckles-NEW-UK-STOCK-/111344930315?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item19ecacce0b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) or is that not complete and i need thishttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HPI-Bullet-MT-ST-FLUX-Alloy-Front-C-Hubs-Steering-Knuckles-NEW-UK-STOCK-/111344930315?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item19ecacce0bfrom what I read its only the c hubs what r weak....I looked at one of these and read/watched sum reviews.... . ..but for 36 thats not a bad price for both. ....and seeing as there the same make should fit no probs....up to u....u can either use the stock plastic knuckles+ally c hubs...or use both....u should never brake a c hub or knuckle again...unless u do sumin realy daft like a curb...metal post ect at full throttle they should b sweet... Edited May 7, 2014 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUk Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Think i will buy the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Think i will buy the Edited May 7, 2014 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUk Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 nearly fixed! so i bought this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351065490068?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 then realized i need this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281329163222?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 and now found i need these http://stores.ebay.co.uk/FRANKS-RC-PARTS/_i.html?_nkw=hpi+101226&submit=Search&_sid=515861793 Will get there eventually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 nearly fixed! so i bought this:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351065490068?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 then realized i need thishttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281329163222?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 and now found i need thesehttp://stores.ebay.co.uk/FRANKS-RC-PARTS/_i.html?_nkw=hpi+101226&submit=Search&_sid=515861793 Will get there eventually!lol!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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