ESC RC Nitro meet...Revo's welcome also :)
21 May 2007, 09:54 AM
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hahhhah greta pictures john, summing up a fantastic night!!!!
got a set of drift wheels each for the following:
Frayz
Fozzie
Mark B4
£5.00 each boys
(i think - not good with money!!!)
got a set of drift wheels each for the following:
Frayz
Fozzie
Mark B4
£5.00 each boys
(i think - not good with money!!!)
21 May 2007, 10:45 AM
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Guys,
Whats the best scale to go for bearing in mind it will probably take a bit of a pasting while I get used to controlling it
1/10 or 1/8
Whats the best scale to go for bearing in mind it will probably take a bit of a pasting while I get used to controlling it
1/10 or 1/8
21 May 2007, 10:53 AM
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horses for courses mate....
1.8 scale buggies can take a good hammering, and can be got for quite cheap now.
i might have one for sale soon
YouTube - gs racing strom evo
1.8 scale buggies can take a good hammering, and can be got for quite cheap now.
i might have one for sale soon
YouTube - gs racing strom evo
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21 May 2007, 10:53 AM
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But all depends on the size of the original real vehicle.
Id say go for a 1/10th stadium truck or 1/8th buggy.
I belive that the REVO is still 1/10th but its quite a bit bigger than a 1/10 stadium truck.
First you want to decide on what you want from the car, where you want to take it, if you will ever race it etc etc.
Then decide on what to buy.
21 May 2007, 11:17 AM
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Building on the solid foundation of the genre-defining Savage line of HPI monster trucks which includes the tremendous Savage X SS, the Savage X 4.6 RTR features a huge list of improvements that make the toughest, strongest, most resilient and most powerful RTR Savage ever!
The Savage monster trucks have always been about immense size, speed and durability.
The first thing people notice about the Savage X monster truck is its immense size. With its nearly 17 inch width, the Savage X can't help but impress! The massive tyres with chunky treads, big pick-up style bodyshell, and the flashy aggressive paint job all scream 'Watch out, I'm coming through'!
If there's one thing the Savage X can do without even running its engine, is scare away the competition!
check this video out mate.......
HPI Racing Europe - Videos
HPI Racing Europe - Cars - Savage X 4.6 RTR
21 May 2007, 11:23 AM
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have done a lot of research this weekend mate.......the HPI is coming out tops with the new Savage SS X.
I have nothing against the revo or jato......but like HPI say, the Savage is Big, Bad, & Beautifull
21 May 2007, 11:47 AM
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21 May 2007, 11:48 AM
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The Champs . . . Traxxas Revo vs HPI Savage X!
If you're shopping around for a new RC monster truck, to bash or to race, you'll want a good working knowledge of your options. However if you've narrowed it down to two or three top picks, you'll want to know some important stats on those picks. To give you a hand,, we've compared two of the top-selling trucks in the RC world. The HPI Savage X and the Traxxas Revo are popular favorites from two of the top companies around.
Lets start off by taking a quick glance over of the Traxxas Revo - both it's attributes and flaws. We'll look at the good stuff first.
Traxxas Revo 3.3
The Good:
* New and innovative design has upped the ante on Revo 3.3's suspension, making it great on bumpy terrain.
* First off, a great feature of the Revo is their manual, which comes with a break-in DVD guide. Sometimes seeing someone else do something makes it way easier to understand. Not your average manual, the Revo's also goes above and beyond tuning and break-in methods.
* If you're a beginner, and ease is what you're looking for, the Revo comes RTR (ready-to-run) so that the only thing you need right out of the box is fuel and a battery for your radio transmitter.
* Traxxas provides a full shock rebuild kit (which includes oil, pistons, and seals), plus an extra air filter and oil. So you won't have to go out and buy supplies soon after buying the Revo.
* Wider chassis design makes for great predictable handling
* The Revo can reach speeds of 55 mph if you break in the engine properly.
* R/C Car Action's Reader's Choice Award 2004 Truck of the Year. This magazine tests pretty much every RC car on the market, so their bound to know their stuff.
* If you're looking to race, the Revo is a better bet in terms of speed and handling than the Savage X, which is notorious for it's durability as a basher.
Now lets look at the more gruesome side of the Revo.
The Bad:
* If you're new to RC, the out of the box adjustments will be fine for you, but if you're a weathered racer, you'll want to lower the body a bit.
* If you're in to win it in a race, you'll probably want to upgrade the Revo's stock tires to something with slightly better traction.
* The Revo is far better on-road than off, because the engine's primary function is for racing, not bashing. That also doesn't mean that it has poor performance off-road, it just simply means you can use it for both.
* Be careful not to try too many in-air braking or revving as it tends to throw off the Revo's landing.
* Traxxas break-in methods for the engine should be followed precisely in order to keep your engine tip top.
How About HPI's Savage X?
The Good:
* The Savage is definitely super popular because of it's durability. It's a truck that you can bash the life out of with only minor repairs
* The Savage X also offers wicked performance when it comes to taking and landing jumps.
* The X has been upgraded with a lower center of gravity, making it better for handling.
* Savage X's come stock with a Roto-start motor to make it get up and running in no time.
* HPI is well-known for it's great selection hop-ups and aftermarket parts. This will help you take your Savage to the next level in performance.
* One of the Savage's more worth hop-up options is HPI's optional roll-cages. These are great for the X because of it's main use in bashing.
* Although racing isn't it's main bag, the Savage X's engine can be modified to reach speeds of over 40 mph.
* If you're unfamiliar with your truck's parts, the X comes with a great diagram that really helps you better understand it's inner-workings.
The Bad:
* Only powered by a single servo, the Savage X has less drive than the Revo. So if you're looking to race it up, you may want to pick the Revo over the Savage X.
* You'll want to replace the Savage's stock plastic bushings, which increases the friction when you drive and can wear down the truck's drive shaft. However, it’s easy to replace them with metal or rubber ball bearings.
* When you first get that Savage X out of the box, you'll really want to follow HPI’s break-in methods to a tee if you want your truck running at it's best.
* If you want stronger steering, you'll want to replace the steering servo with something a little more powerful, as the Savage X's is a tad lacking.
Both of these trucks are great and get at least four stars each from me, although they are definitely good in different ways. If you're one for bashing around the backyard, the Savage X is an obvious choice, but if you're a fiend for the racetrack, you'll be better off with a Revo. Either truck is completely worthy, it just all depends on what you're looking for. I hope these tips have you well on your way to picking a great truck for you! Happy trucking!
If you're shopping around for a new RC monster truck, to bash or to race, you'll want a good working knowledge of your options. However if you've narrowed it down to two or three top picks, you'll want to know some important stats on those picks. To give you a hand,, we've compared two of the top-selling trucks in the RC world. The HPI Savage X and the Traxxas Revo are popular favorites from two of the top companies around.
Lets start off by taking a quick glance over of the Traxxas Revo - both it's attributes and flaws. We'll look at the good stuff first.
Traxxas Revo 3.3
The Good:
* New and innovative design has upped the ante on Revo 3.3's suspension, making it great on bumpy terrain.
* First off, a great feature of the Revo is their manual, which comes with a break-in DVD guide. Sometimes seeing someone else do something makes it way easier to understand. Not your average manual, the Revo's also goes above and beyond tuning and break-in methods.
* If you're a beginner, and ease is what you're looking for, the Revo comes RTR (ready-to-run) so that the only thing you need right out of the box is fuel and a battery for your radio transmitter.
* Traxxas provides a full shock rebuild kit (which includes oil, pistons, and seals), plus an extra air filter and oil. So you won't have to go out and buy supplies soon after buying the Revo.
* Wider chassis design makes for great predictable handling
* The Revo can reach speeds of 55 mph if you break in the engine properly.
* R/C Car Action's Reader's Choice Award 2004 Truck of the Year. This magazine tests pretty much every RC car on the market, so their bound to know their stuff.
* If you're looking to race, the Revo is a better bet in terms of speed and handling than the Savage X, which is notorious for it's durability as a basher.
Now lets look at the more gruesome side of the Revo.
The Bad:
* If you're new to RC, the out of the box adjustments will be fine for you, but if you're a weathered racer, you'll want to lower the body a bit.
* If you're in to win it in a race, you'll probably want to upgrade the Revo's stock tires to something with slightly better traction.
* The Revo is far better on-road than off, because the engine's primary function is for racing, not bashing. That also doesn't mean that it has poor performance off-road, it just simply means you can use it for both.
* Be careful not to try too many in-air braking or revving as it tends to throw off the Revo's landing.
* Traxxas break-in methods for the engine should be followed precisely in order to keep your engine tip top.
How About HPI's Savage X?
The Good:
* The Savage is definitely super popular because of it's durability. It's a truck that you can bash the life out of with only minor repairs
* The Savage X also offers wicked performance when it comes to taking and landing jumps.
* The X has been upgraded with a lower center of gravity, making it better for handling.
* Savage X's come stock with a Roto-start motor to make it get up and running in no time.
* HPI is well-known for it's great selection hop-ups and aftermarket parts. This will help you take your Savage to the next level in performance.
* One of the Savage's more worth hop-up options is HPI's optional roll-cages. These are great for the X because of it's main use in bashing.
* Although racing isn't it's main bag, the Savage X's engine can be modified to reach speeds of over 40 mph.
* If you're unfamiliar with your truck's parts, the X comes with a great diagram that really helps you better understand it's inner-workings.
The Bad:
* Only powered by a single servo, the Savage X has less drive than the Revo. So if you're looking to race it up, you may want to pick the Revo over the Savage X.
* You'll want to replace the Savage's stock plastic bushings, which increases the friction when you drive and can wear down the truck's drive shaft. However, it’s easy to replace them with metal or rubber ball bearings.
* When you first get that Savage X out of the box, you'll really want to follow HPI’s break-in methods to a tee if you want your truck running at it's best.
* If you want stronger steering, you'll want to replace the steering servo with something a little more powerful, as the Savage X's is a tad lacking.
Both of these trucks are great and get at least four stars each from me, although they are definitely good in different ways. If you're one for bashing around the backyard, the Savage X is an obvious choice, but if you're a fiend for the racetrack, you'll be better off with a Revo. Either truck is completely worthy, it just all depends on what you're looking for. I hope these tips have you well on your way to picking a great truck for you! Happy trucking!
21 May 2007, 11:49 AM
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21 May 2007, 03:19 PM
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Have to admit mate...the REVO showing was a bit poor on Saturday, they spent most of the time sitting looking pretty at the edge of the carpark 
Come on Traxxas boys! Let's see some proper action from these babies!
I want to see the T-Maxx doing it's thing too!
Come on Traxxas boys! Let's see some proper action from these babies!
I want to see the T-Maxx doing it's thing too!
21 May 2007, 04:38 PM
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I bought a copy of "Max Bashing" at Heath's on Saturday and it's all about off roading truck and buggies and in this month's edition they feature the HPI Savage XSS, here's a snippet:
"For many years now, HPI have been producing Savages in on guise or another and very sucessful they've been too, building a reputation on the way as one of the toughest monsters out there, To me, they're like my mate up the road, built like a hulk, strong as an ox but not the sharpest tool in the box. Like him, the Savage will keep going all day long, taking hostility in it's stride, doing as it's told without thinking, no matter whether it's in the right or wrong, and has the ability to feel no pain after a good rough and tumble. It's my kinda truck!"
The magazine is a very good read, so good that I'll be subscribing to it, and I very rarely subscribe to a magazine
"For many years now, HPI have been producing Savages in on guise or another and very sucessful they've been too, building a reputation on the way as one of the toughest monsters out there, To me, they're like my mate up the road, built like a hulk, strong as an ox but not the sharpest tool in the box. Like him, the Savage will keep going all day long, taking hostility in it's stride, doing as it's told without thinking, no matter whether it's in the right or wrong, and has the ability to feel no pain after a good rough and tumble. It's my kinda truck!"
The magazine is a very good read, so good that I'll be subscribing to it, and I very rarely subscribe to a magazine
21 May 2007, 04:50 PM
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Well he is deffo hooked on these damn cars.
He has walked in one door straight out to the back door and got his car and him and Shain have now gone to the playing fields to run the damn things. 5 mins and he was gone.
His last words were. "give us a ring when dinner is ready and we'll come home"
Good job we aint got a dog. as it would go hungry in this house.
He has walked in one door straight out to the back door and got his car and him and Shain have now gone to the playing fields to run the damn things. 5 mins and he was gone.
His last words were. "give us a ring when dinner is ready and we'll come home"
Good job we aint got a dog. as it would go hungry in this house.
21 May 2007, 05:01 PM
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Well he is deffo hooked on these damn cars.
He has walked in one door straight out to the back door and got his car and him and Shain have now gone to the playing fields to run the damn things. 5 mins and he was gone.
His last words were. "give us a ring when dinner is ready and we'll come home"
Good job we aint got a dog. as it would go hungry in this house.
He has walked in one door straight out to the back door and got his car and him and Shain have now gone to the playing fields to run the damn things. 5 mins and he was gone.
His last words were. "give us a ring when dinner is ready and we'll come home"
Good job we aint got a dog. as it would go hungry in this house.
Still cheaper than a coke habit
21 May 2007, 05:03 PM
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21 May 2007, 05:05 PM
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thought he might have cook dinner for me as i have a poorly foot after my injection today
21 May 2007, 05:07 PM
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Nah, all joking aside its nice to see him be so ocupied in a little hobby lol.
Ive done my fair share of £££ on RC stuff. All a good crack though.
Wonder how long it will be before i have to give in and get an off roader????
21 May 2007, 05:13 PM
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Another LITTLE HOBBY pmsl
If he get a JATO thing then he can sing for his dinner or worse