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New Savage! - 01-18-2006, 05:39 PM

http://www.modelsinmotion.co.uk/prod...roductid=17707


I browse a few other rc forums besides this and supposedly a new savage is coming out tomarrow.
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Dear customers,

Hi everyone we have recently received an e-mail which may hold some exciting news to some of you!

Apparently on Thursday 19th January, information and pictures will go live on the HPI Europe.com site of the brand new Savage X!

We will do our best to keep you updated with any news we receive.

2 Channel Radio
Shorter Antenna Wire (50cm compared to 100cm). Modified Crystal placement for a more reliable centered receiver.

New Roto Start
New more durable case, with circuit breaker overload protection

New Body (GT-2)
Wider, more aggressive body, new graphics, and color

All Right Hand Thread Wheel Nuts
No more Right and Left handed Thread Wheel Nuts, making it more convenient.

All new 4.1 Engine
New crankcase design makes for more consistent temperature. Upgrade to cylinder, piston, connecting rod and crankshaft produces more power.


Easy to Access the Differentials in the Front and Rear Gear Boxes
This gear box has been designed to allow for easier maintenance with simplified access to parts. Only six screws have to be removed to access the front or rear diff without dismantling the main chassis or suspension.

Easy to Access the Radio Box
Easily removed top cover for quick maintenance. Does not use body pin. More space inside radio box, room for failsafe and a knockout for a battery Indicator and for an optional charging jack.

Easy to Access the Center Gear Box
Only six screws have to be removed to remove top of center gear box, without dismantling the chassis. It makes maintenance easier for spur gear and 2 speed/3speed gear box. It aslo has an extra hole for adjustment of 1-2 shift on the 3 speed.

Lower CG TVP Chassis
Engine, center gear box, radio box is 5mm lower than 25 RTR, It make lower center of gravity for better handling.New design TVP's also help protect the fuel tank.

Light weight Suspension Arm
Lightweight Suspension Arms for better performance.

Turnbuckle Tie Rod
Easy to adjust front and rear toe.

Three position Shock Tower
More shock positions for suspension tuning

Hight capacity Slipper Clutch System
Extra capacity dual slipper clutch for minimum drive train damage.

Plastic Roll Bar
Roll bar flexes to absorb impact from crashes. Kits will include a plastic roll cage to protect the engine head. Rool Cage will be included but not installed.

17mm Hex wheel Hub
Large size 17mm hex wheel hub for added durability.

Tuned Pipe with Optional Cone
Double Chamber make more torque. Will be a little quieter with optional cone installed

New 17mm hex size Wheel
New design wheels with 17mm hex wheel hub size. Optional 14mm hexs included for everyone who wants to run standard Savage wheels.

New Tires
New tread pattern. Same diameter, same width and same compound from 25 RTR 4464 GT Tire. Lighter weight, more performance.




Supposedly the "Savage X" comes out tomarrow

It looks like it has diffs that are easily accessible, just like VBS.


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01-18-2006, 05:56 PM

ohhh man... I hope those parts bolt to the previous model!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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01-18-2006, 06:53 PM

They do!!!!! They dooo!!!!!!! They bolt up to the O.G. model!!!!!! Just when i thought the revos had me i get another shot !!!!!! Boooooooya!!!!


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01-19-2006, 12:01 AM

LMAO... anyone have any pics of the new savage. (Version 108404.87 I think it is...)
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01-19-2006, 12:12 AM

Tomorrow on hpi's europe website is were they will debute


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01-19-2006, 12:30 AM

The same can kinda be said for maxxes, just not AS bad
and look at the tamiya tt01, about 50 different versions I think, LOL


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01-19-2006, 12:33 AM

Rob LoL. I knew there wer a lot but I don't think I could have listed them off like that. I am on Revo V 1.0. LoL
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01-19-2006, 12:37 AM

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Rob LoL. I knew there wer a lot but I don't think I could have listed them off like that. I am on Revo V 1.0. LoL
You need to get the new Revo for Broadband, you'll be able to drive up to 5 times faster than the leading competitor.


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01-19-2006, 12:42 AM

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01-19-2006, 01:01 AM

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You need to get the new Revo for Broadband, you'll be able to drive up to 5 times faster than the leading competitor.

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01-19-2006, 09:03 AM

http://www.hpieurope.com/kit-info.ph...No=859&lang=en


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01-19-2006, 09:18 AM

looks like the same old savage to me??????


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01-19-2006, 10:13 AM

Gabe did you see the new easy access diffs?? Or the new chassis or the lighter arems or the slipper that will actully work???????????

One of the biggest problems for me is how hard it is for me to get to my diffs... This solves almost all my problems

Scroll down there show be another link to a bunch of pictures


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