O rings in the diff cups Phil. It tightens up the drive line and keeps the dog bones from dropping all the time. Every savage does it occasionally. This has been a great video series. Cheers mate Merry Christmas.
I don't remember the exact size either 8 or 10mm will work. A small ball of sponge would do the trick but will compress over time and O rings won't. The dog bones on my nitro savage drop out quite regularly when they get a bit worn but this little trick tightens everything up and stops them wearing out quite as often. I got this info from an old savage forum years ago and have done it ever since. Hope this helps. 👍🏻
Nice one Mr Tomley! IMHO HPI are one of the best manufacturers out there. Did you notice how both the HPI's you ran recently both tracked staright, both were built tough and are great fun. I have always been an HPI fan and I am really pleased to see them on your channel. Nice vid sir! Merry Christmas mate.
The minus side is that it is pretty costly. But my experience with HPI tells me the extra cost has been put on radio, servo and wheels. That for me is a big plus because there is no need to upgrade it straight away as it is with 95% of all other RTR.
on mine the first thing i did as soon as i took it out of the box was upgraded the swing arms , metal diff case , new rims and tires , re oil the shocks with thicker one i felt it was too bouncy stock form for me , then i changed the pinion and kept the stock ecs and motor for now but i want to go for a sensored 5300kv motor and put a 17 tooth pinion thats my next upgrade . it needs some reinforcement on the middle part of chassis. and cvd's because just like him i also pop the shafts.
@Coyote.five.0 Sounds like wise upgrades 👍. I usually make upgrades step by step when something breaks or has other issues I find disturbing 🙂 Are the original wheels and tires not good or why did you changed them?
I used to have one of these with the white raptor body. It’s the only car I’ve regretted selling. Apart from chewing through drive cups it’s an absolute tank. Tempted to get another one now. Another great review, Phil. 👍🏻
I have really enjoyed your reviews during this Christmas Advent series. This little truck looks tough. It's kind of sad that the popularity of HPI declined in the U.S. since the 90's, when it one was one of the most popular brands. The nitro Savage was a brute. I think r/c's like this could help bring them back to a more popular position. I found one thing interesting when I checked on prices in the U.S., the El Camino version is about $25 less. Maybe because the body looks like it was designed by Evil Knievel.
@@TomleyRC I think this is a good little truck. You gave it.a good review. There is another RUclipsr I follow in the U.S. who really beats up the trucks and cars he tests. He shows no mercy. He went into detail about all the good things about it. I think there are a lot of people who would like to see HPI be more successful. I think if they lowered the price by about $50 on this truck they would sell a lot.
Hi tomley 2 little thing that you don't know a bout the new controller 1st is it can be changed to left handed by swopping the steering round and 2 just underneath the throttle Trigger if you look on the base of the transmitter you will see a HPI sticker underneath the sticker is a magnet so you can stick your body pins to the controller ps being whatch all these Christmas calendar videos brilliant idea love it can I have one next year🙂👍
This seemed faster than the stampede BL2s you did. But, the stampede definitely seems more durable. Only a few bent shock rods. Seems every few jumps with this, you were hitting the bench digging through your box of bits. 😂 Still a great video, Phil. I like this thing.
I had one of the first models of this car, when they were first released, it was fun but it gets annoying and eventually drive cups will break and they are a pain to work on, good to see they are still around after HPI was sold off
My Savage Flux XS was the first solid basher I drove. I really was impressed. It was more nimble than most cars of its size as well. There is a new one also curious if it truly improved after the other company took over HPI.
Pretty fantastic truck, Phil! Awesome bashing and review!!! 😃 When you can, take a look at the ZLL SG216! I saw a guy bashing it at an skate park and he couldn't brake it. But I bet you can! 😬 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊 Merry Christmas and happy new year!
I absolutely loved this rc. I have the grey and green one. It was a speed demon and so much fun. But it was a headache to work on. I unfortunately stopped trying to fix it for nearly a year now... Maybe it's time I get new parts and bring it back to life
Enjoying your 25 days of Christmas’s and gaining respect for your Chanel…informative, honest and mature…not just killing equipment to get views. We need to get you a better space to do you speed run tests. The long narrow road with curbs could be improved. Keep going!
Only trouble i have with the Savage XS is the drive pins, they break quite a lot. I've tried shims, allen keys as drive pins, drill blanks as drive pins and niether worked. Now i keep it on 2s and everythings fine. This was with stock wheels and PL gladiator tyres.
Did you try different weight oil , I feel like it’s impossible to build a perfect rc if it’s indestructible than it doesn’t perform as well , maybe titanium drill blanks , I used to break those pins in arrma diffs and just come to realize your skills can always supersedes the rc matching your set up , like people will say xxmaxx won’t break bad landings but you can never get to the speed and heights continuously as you could with R AND D 30 year old race designs , these HPI are cool because they come up with their own design 30 years ago and still just as good 👍
Had one of those for about 7-8 years. Only ran it in 2s. Drive cups, slipper pads, and shock ends (think i fitted traxxas ones) were the only real Issues. Regret selling it tbh, pound for pound great little trucks. Tempted to get another
I have MT10 Max10 120a esc and 3200kv motor on 15t pinon. I can't even hit full throttle. Maybe to much air getting under the v2 body. Getting some belted tyres for it see if that helps. Motor temps stayed super cool on the 15t.
I have enjoyed your Christmas advent calendar. Time well spent ! Thank you for all these reviews 🙏 I am going to treat myself and get the micro crawler to play in the offi...ekhm home !😅 Merry Christmas and wish you a wonderful time with your family 🎄 🎄 🎄
Whoah.... I totally was not expecting that performance on the BMX track.!!! Well done little Savage.!!👍 👍 👍 You too Phil.! 😉 😉 Those crashes are pretty much a guarantee every time you comment on how well an RC is driving. 😂 😂 😂 I'm curious to see a back to back 10 minute bash, one normal & one where you don't comment.!! 😂 😂 😂 😂 Hey... Maybe if you say it's driving terribly you'll get a 100% perfect run.?? 😉
Hi tomley love your vids, been watching your vids for a while and is thrilled to have a 1 video aday for 25 days due to the advent calender and im in the hobby, its tough and expensive for me i just have a hbx 16889a pro and a mst rmx 2.5. I decided not to go with the cheapos and went straight to hobby grade for the long term, merry christmas to you and your family!
I own the original xs. It's at least 12 years old. Old electronics died around 10 yrs old. I now run a vxl3. Still not as cool as the original flux savage's ability to do standard backflips and 80 mph castle creation 22v combo. Absolutely insane.
My calibrated speed eyes know that! 😆 great work, Tomley. I use an old savage body made to half cab on a crawler rig I call sportyortydopalicious, aka sporty doowop aka the Mutt 😂 a truck with many names... Perfect 👌 bodies for crawlers nice and low plus original nobody uses them. I've always loved hpi they had the king basher title for years! 💯
That was fun. You must be knackered from making vids mate. It's odd but when I got back into the hobby I really didn't go in for the RTR Trucks, and it was mostly trucks and the odd buggy here and there. I had to ask where the Tamiya buggies were, or if they still had them. Funnily enough I still only have two HPI buggies. The tiny little 1/24(?) 2wd and the 5b, which isn't tiny. This advent calendar has been awesome btw.
My savage XL is currently back for its 3rd warrenty claim and not including all the fixes ive had to do myself, i think im gunna push to get my money back as ive only had one day of good use since October, huge shame as i love hpi stuff
So far it instantly broke the servo first outing, then grub screws backed out the gearbox, then the diff exploded after a very very small jump then the throttle servo caught fire 😂 literally 1 full day of use and a couple of bedding in sessions
That looked way more stable than I ever expected it to be, especially on that wet greasy looking road.!! I really thought it would struggle to get the power down.. I've been waiting for you to do a review of this mate.! Thanks.!! 👍 👍 👍 Stay safe out there, best wishes from Scotland & MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU & YOURS.. 🏴 🙏 ❤️ 📻 🕹️ 🔋 🚗 🚖 🚕 🚔 🚚 🚙 🚘 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚎 🚤 🚁 🛩️
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Really enjoyed this vid Phil. It’s a little beast!!! However I’ve included a couple quid with this to go towards driving lessons for ya 😂😂
Legend. Merry Christmas
@@TomleyRC u too mate. Hope u and ur family have the best day!
You're awesome mate.!! 👍 👍 👍 👍
Merry Christmas..
I feel robbed that we didn't get the Allen Allen Allen! That HPI is a little tank though. Happy Holidays from America!
23 days straight of looking forward to a new video to watch every day. It will be sad when it's over...
I will be sad to ❤❤
Yeah, gonna be strange for me as well. But I need a break haha
It’s been a great month of videos. Watched every one of them, hope you do something similar next year. Merry Xmas Phil!!
O rings in the diff cups Phil. It tightens up the drive line and keeps the dog bones from dropping all the time. Every savage does it occasionally. This has been a great video series. Cheers mate Merry Christmas.
I don't remember the exact size either 8 or 10mm will work. A small ball of sponge would do the trick but will compress over time and O rings won't. The dog bones on my nitro savage drop out quite regularly when they get a bit worn but this little trick tightens everything up and stops them wearing out quite as often. I got this info from an old savage forum years ago and have done it ever since. Hope this helps. 👍🏻
I think you’ve done an amazing job this month with all the videos mate keep up the good work. Thank you
Just bought this for my 9 year old son with a couple of 3S lipos. His first RC car. Hope he will like it :D
Nice one Mr Tomley! IMHO HPI are one of the best manufacturers out there. Did you notice how both the HPI's you ran recently both tracked staright, both were built tough and are great fun. I have always been an HPI fan and I am really pleased to see them on your channel. Nice vid sir! Merry Christmas mate.
Yes, both need minimal set up if anything out the box. Looking forward to more from HPI 👌
Plus these designs were ahead of their time , still form able all these years later
52 for that little car, damn.
The minus side is that it is pretty costly. But my experience with HPI tells me the extra cost has been put on radio, servo and wheels. That for me is a big plus because there is no need to upgrade it straight away as it is with 95% of all other RTR.
on mine the first thing i did as soon as i took it out of the box was upgraded the swing arms , metal diff case , new rims and tires , re oil the shocks with thicker one i felt it was too bouncy stock form for me , then i changed the pinion and kept the stock ecs and motor for now but i want to go for a sensored 5300kv motor and put a 17 tooth pinion thats my next upgrade . it needs some reinforcement on the middle part of chassis. and cvd's because just like him i also pop the shafts.
@Coyote.five.0 Sounds like wise upgrades 👍. I usually make upgrades step by step when something breaks or has other issues I find disturbing 🙂 Are the original wheels and tires not good or why did you changed them?
@@electricnitrorc i needed paddles for loose sand i go often to the beach with my rc ,but stock tires do last long
Great truck and you get what you pay for, my friend was selling me his before this new one dropped I just never picked it up
@@RcPlayer-tt2vw Very true in most cases 👍
Like the break down of the car , not just how much it broke lol 😂 well done Phil more of the same please 😊
This style of RC is the one I love 😂
🤘
What a nice little truck, I love how clean & tidy it is inside.
Kit quality for sure
Now thats a proper little ripper 🔥
Merry Christmas Phill, great job on all the videos this month 👍🏻
Merry Christmas dude
Awesome lil truck... it just broke those lil things dribing it with that vold weather. It is a beast.. I love mine !..
I used to have one of these with the white raptor body. It’s the only car I’ve regretted selling. Apart from chewing through drive cups it’s an absolute tank. Tempted to get another one now. Another great review, Phil. 👍🏻
I have really enjoyed your reviews during this Christmas Advent series. This little truck looks tough. It's kind of sad that the popularity of HPI declined in the U.S. since the 90's, when it one was one of the most popular brands. The nitro Savage was a brute. I think r/c's like this could help bring them back to a more popular position. I found one thing interesting when I checked on prices in the U.S., the El Camino version is about $25 less. Maybe because the body looks like it was designed by Evil Knievel.
Yes, HPI went through some tough times and sadly they have yet to recover
@@TomleyRC I think this is a good little truck. You gave it.a good review. There is another RUclipsr I follow in the U.S. who really beats up the trucks and cars he tests. He shows no mercy. He went into detail about all the good things about it. I think there are a lot of people who would like to see HPI be more successful. I think if they lowered the price by about $50 on this truck they would sell a lot.
Hosim Power, Hosim Speed, Hosim Tough, Hosim Fun, Happy Hosim Holidays !!!
Hi tomley 2 little thing that you don't know a bout the new controller 1st is it can be changed to left handed by swopping the steering round and 2 just underneath the throttle Trigger if you look on the base of the transmitter you will see a HPI sticker underneath the sticker is a magnet so you can stick your body pins to the controller ps being whatch all these Christmas calendar videos brilliant idea love it can I have one next year🙂👍
This seemed faster than the stampede BL2s you did. But, the stampede definitely seems more durable. Only a few bent shock rods. Seems every few jumps with this, you were hitting the bench digging through your box of bits. 😂 Still a great video, Phil. I like this thing.
i had one of the original ones in about 2012. It was a beast. But it was nothing compared to the savage flux 8th scale!
Very well made , worth it nice pick Phil ."It is a tank a very well built one" Thanks again Phil, Love it!!!
You sir, get a like every time for Allen 😂
Haha
I had one of the first models of this car, when they were first released, it was fun but it gets annoying and eventually drive cups will break and they are a pain to work on, good to see they are still around after HPI was sold off
I've been looking at these for a little while. May be one of my next buys
It's pretty amazing not the most durable truck out there but nice and very different
My Savage Flux XS was the first solid basher I drove. I really was impressed. It was more nimble than most cars of its size as well. There is a new one also curious if it truly improved after the other company took over HPI.
Great video.. that thing took a beating. It would be interesting to see it up against the AE Reflex 14t or 14 mt.
With how many videos you do at the skateparks, id love to hear about some of the interactions you have with people.
Man I’m thinking of getting an xs, then I’d have a savage flux hp and xs. Seems to be much crazier than on 2s then the bl-2s systems
Looks like it could use the MT-10 wheels and tires for more grip and a bit of shock tuning for the big jumps.
Yes maybe 👌
Pretty fantastic truck, Phil! Awesome bashing and review!!! 😃
When you can, take a look at the ZLL SG216! I saw a guy bashing it at an skate park and he couldn't brake it. But I bet you can! 😬
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Merry Christmas and happy new year!
I absolutely loved this rc. I have the grey and green one. It was a speed demon and so much fun. But it was a headache to work on. I unfortunately stopped trying to fix it for nearly a year now... Maybe it's time I get new parts and bring it back to life
Enjoying your 25 days of Christmas’s and gaining respect for your Chanel…informative, honest and mature…not just killing equipment to get views. We need to get you a better space to do you speed run tests. The long narrow road with curbs could be improved. Keep going!
Thank you , and yeah….not the best for speed runs, but all I have at the moment
Haha, calibrated speed eyes. You do nail the speed more often than not. Great video Phil!
Yeah, and I genuinely never look first
Only trouble i have with the Savage XS is the drive pins, they break quite a lot. I've tried shims, allen keys as drive pins, drill blanks as drive pins and niether worked. Now i keep it on 2s and everythings fine. This was with stock wheels and PL gladiator tyres.
Did you try different weight oil , I feel like it’s impossible to build a perfect rc if it’s indestructible than it doesn’t perform as well , maybe titanium drill blanks , I used to break those pins in arrma diffs and just come to realize your skills can always supersedes the rc matching your set up , like people will say xxmaxx won’t break bad landings but you can never get to the speed and heights continuously as you could with R AND D 30 year old race designs , these HPI are cool because they come up with their own design 30 years ago and still just as good 👍
Excellent.
I would get that over a Traxxas at a similar price point
Had one of those for about 7-8 years. Only ran it in 2s. Drive cups, slipper pads, and shock ends (think i fitted traxxas ones) were the only real
Issues. Regret selling it tbh, pound for pound great little trucks. Tempted to get another
Great review Phil. But I think I would go for the mt10.
Yep. That or the Kaiju when it's on sale.
I feel blue balled by the lack of Allen! but I still love your videos so I can overlook it.
Haha
What a beast. Checked the price as well seems very reasonable.
Will miss these daily videos when they are done.
I have MT10 Max10 120a esc and 3200kv motor on 15t pinon. I can't even hit full throttle. Maybe to much air getting under the v2 body. Getting some belted tyres for it see if that helps. Motor temps stayed super cool on the 15t.
Tomley tore that thing up in the skate park😂 and it ALWAYS landed on the wheels. 😮
I've got an HPI Baja 5B Flux and I absolutely love it, HPI is a great brand :)
this has been such a great series i have really enjoyed it
😎🤘
I own one of these that I got in 2013 and i love it so much. I’ve gotten so many aluminum upgrades for it and it’s amazing.
Good morning, Phil. Happy Christmas to you & the family!
Happy Christmas to you too Al. 🎄
You’ve been killing it lately man! Love your posts
i used to have a savage 25, upgraded to 3 speed and RR hardened gearset and clutch. it took out a fence post and kept going with only a broken bumper.
I have enjoyed your Christmas advent calendar. Time well spent ! Thank you for all these reviews 🙏 I am going to treat myself and get the micro crawler to play in the offi...ekhm home !😅
Merry Christmas and wish you a wonderful time with your family 🎄 🎄 🎄
It was always HPI vs Traxxas while I was growing up, now its Arrma vs Traxxas. HPI fell off apparently 🤷♂🤷♂
Nice little birthday present from Phil
Happy Birthday 🥳
Yeeesss! Some HPI love! We need this brand to stick around!
I have small hands. How far does the handlegrip go down until that bump is there? I might be able to use it without touching that bump. :)
Whoah.... I totally was not expecting that performance on the BMX track.!!!
Well done little Savage.!!👍 👍 👍
You too Phil.! 😉 😉
Those crashes are pretty much a guarantee every time you comment on how well an RC is driving. 😂 😂 😂
I'm curious to see a back to back 10 minute bash, one normal & one where you don't comment.!! 😂 😂 😂 😂
Hey... Maybe if you say it's driving terribly you'll get a 100% perfect run.?? 😉
I do love me some HPI. Nice one today!
Great review. Would be great to see this vs. AE Rival MT10 and AE Reflex MT14. 3 great trucks across slightly different sizes.
great video too, I forgot how ballistic the mini savage is!
The way that thing drives on 3S really reminds me of my TRAXXAS 1/16 E-Revo VXL. Absolutely rediculous for its size 😂
Wow great truck 😊 happy Christmas dude. Pete
Happy Christmas Pete
Hi tomley love your vids, been watching your vids for a while and is thrilled to have a 1 video aday for 25 days due to the advent calender and im in the hobby, its tough and expensive for me i just have a hbx 16889a pro and a mst rmx 2.5. I decided not to go with the cheapos and went straight to hobby grade for the long term, merry christmas to you and your family!
Great choices. Merry Xmas
@@TomleyRC thanks you too
Whhhhaaaat?! That was hilarious. Just the groundhog. He didn't say it! Haha
LETS GOOO I LOVE THIS CAR
Me too 🤘
3s is the only way I run my xs baby!!!!
Anyone else remember the HPI Super Nitro RS4? Always liked the HPI line. ✌️
Not surprised it broke the amount of punishment and crashes you had !
Yeah, some pretty brutal ones
I own the original xs. It's at least 12 years old. Old electronics died around 10 yrs old. I now run a vxl3. Still not as cool as the original flux savage's ability to do standard backflips and 80 mph castle creation 22v combo. Absolutely insane.
yay!! I love mine. Gday from under down under!!
Gday mate
So you control backflips and frontflips with brake and acceleration?
“I’m getting use to driving it now….” DOH!
Haha
My calibrated speed eyes know that! 😆 great work, Tomley. I use an old savage body made to half cab on a crawler rig I call sportyortydopalicious, aka sporty doowop aka the Mutt 😂 a truck with many names... Perfect 👌 bodies for crawlers nice and low plus original nobody uses them. I've always loved hpi they had the king basher title for years! 💯
Haha nice
The Christmas calendar videos are the best wonder what It is tomorrow
Old School Basher 👌
Nice little ripper for day 23. Awesome
I've replaced the esc fan on mine twice. It's gone again. Maybe something to keep an eye on
Very nice Bash 🤩😍and RC Car 😊
On the 23thrd day of Christmas Santa dude gave to me a hpi muscle flexing Savage RC
Enjoying your vids all the way back,very enjoyable and honest reviews👍
Thanks dude
I think they just need some good foam in the tires.
I usually bring some tools, some zipties,a small roll of duct tape, a small can of wd40 and a small bag of bits and bobs all in a bag.
I still run my savage Xanax!! Problem is getting different style rims and tires
Dont ever tease me like that with allen😂
The 'NASCAR" is a Chevy El Camino body. Don't think it made it to the euro market back when they made it .
It's expensive but worth it if you're into a smaller scale for sure
It did good, but surprised to see it's almost as dear as the MT10 (in some places)
Mini's have been out forever ! What about the Associated Rc18 ? Original Mini T ? Mini LST ? Tons of minis out there !
Yes
McFarland Racing sticker!!!!
Hell Yeah Brother
Careful on the Frottel 😂
Think I'd pick this one over the new Stampede 4x4!
9:33 SO SATISFYING🫸😌🫷
Used to have one of these... I never should have sold it! Thing was an animal!
If in doubt, Flat out!
That was fun. You must be knackered from making vids mate. It's odd but when I got back into the hobby I really didn't go in for the RTR Trucks, and it was mostly trucks and the odd buggy here and there. I had to ask where the Tamiya buggies were, or if they still had them. Funnily enough I still only have two HPI buggies. The tiny little 1/24(?) 2wd and the 5b, which isn't tiny.
This advent calendar has been awesome btw.
My savage XL is currently back for its 3rd warrenty claim and not including all the fixes ive had to do myself, i think im gunna push to get my money back as ive only had one day of good use since October, huge shame as i love hpi stuff
Yeah, I think the XL is a certainly a little problematic from what I’ve seen.. mainly the clutch pads I think
Yeah, I think the XL is a certainly a little problematic from what I’ve seen.. mainly the clutch pads I think
So far it instantly broke the servo first outing, then grub screws backed out the gearbox, then the diff exploded after a very very small jump then the throttle servo caught fire 😂 literally 1 full day of use and a couple of bedding in sessions
This is an old rc! I remember seeing this almost a decade ago
This truck is awesome
just got a mjx 16208 this is a bit costly i think in aus they cost a bit more
No, it actually cogs because it's geared pretty high out of the box
That's a tough little f%!$#r there!! Great vid Phil!
Phil Would you buy me one of those "I ❤ to make boys cry" shirts for Christmas? Love your 25 day videos.
Calibrated speed eyes are spot on!! When you say- " It's a tank " , that always, without disappointment, means- Add to cart‼️👍👍🦾🦾🤘🤘
hey Phil would love to see you review the mjx hyper go h16bm
That looked way more stable than I ever expected it to be, especially on that wet greasy looking road.!!
I really thought it would struggle to get the power down..
I've been waiting for you to do a review of this mate.!
Thanks.!! 👍 👍 👍
Stay safe out there, best wishes from Scotland & MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU & YOURS.. 🏴 🙏 ❤️ 📻 🕹️ 🔋 🚗 🚖 🚕 🚔 🚚 🚙 🚘 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚎 🚤 🚁 🛩️