savage questions
10-16-2003, 04:34 PM
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savage questions
hey guys, i am gonna be getting a brand new savage with a picco 26 soon (older savage 21 model cos newer savages are not available here yet) and i just wanted to know a few opinions on it. what ever you have to say about it whether it is good or bad i wanna here it.
i have heard that the hexes in the wheels keep stripping out. how would you go about fixing this problem?
i have also heard about the problem with the front fuel pick up in this truck and the half tank leaning out issue and i would also like to know how ppl sort out these problems.
is there any other issues that i should be aware of before i buy this truck?
please take the time to help me out and anything you can tell me about the savage is greatly appreciated.
thanks in advance, adrian
i have heard that the hexes in the wheels keep stripping out. how would you go about fixing this problem?
i have also heard about the problem with the front fuel pick up in this truck and the half tank leaning out issue and i would also like to know how ppl sort out these problems.
is there any other issues that i should be aware of before i buy this truck?
please take the time to help me out and anything you can tell me about the savage is greatly appreciated.
thanks in advance, adrian
10-16-2003, 04:41 PM
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RE: savage questions
get a wasp .26 if oyu want a link i cna send u a link to get it for 154 bucks and 7 bucks shipping so its cheaper then a picco i runt he wasp amazing power u will need hd dogbones and new rims deff get a nice pir of alum ones liek these www.ramtech-rc.com i liek them and if your racing on dirt get mulchers
10-16-2003, 05:20 PM
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RE: savage questions
the savage that i am getting already has the picco 26 installed so i dont have the option of another engine. is that the dual tank mod that you have in ur pic?
i have seen that everywhere on the forums but no one goes into alot of detail about how it is done. could you tell me what fuel lines go where? with the hexes stripping, what causes this?
i have seen that everywhere on the forums but no one goes into alot of detail about how it is done. could you tell me what fuel lines go where? with the hexes stripping, what causes this?
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hmm bad rims too much play within the hex and all of hpi hexs are not consistant in size add all that and u get a wobbly hex in the hex socket leading to strippage and the header tank is easy make a mount on back and add fuel lines lol middle plug ot carb top plug to tank
10-16-2003, 06:02 PM
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so if i got a different set of hexes the problem should be fixed?? so do tmaxx rims and hexes fit?
lol that header tank mod is sooo easy now lol i dont know how i didnt work it out. thanks for the info crzy-svg-usr. if anyone else has anything to add then let me know.
lol that header tank mod is sooo easy now lol i dont know how i didnt work it out. thanks for the info crzy-svg-usr. if anyone else has anything to add then let me know.
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RE: savage questions
trans and diffs will u will need to upgrad your dogbones as time goes on the richer u make this engie the more powerful all stock dogbones will snap after a tank or so get heavy duty dogbones or CVD's
10-16-2003, 07:50 PM
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If you want to get a pretty full life out of the stock savage rims and hexes you can CA glue the hex into the rim ...just make sure its all nice and clean when you do it and that the hex sits down properly in the rim(I recomend mounting the wheels on the car and doing up the nut tight to seat them while the glue is still fresh 
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10-17-2003, 08:14 PM
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RE: savage questions
Hey petropixie - I live on the other side ! [
], in Perth.... have been to Sydney many times and just recently to Brisy...if your ever over my way or I go that way again we may be able to arange a bash session
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], in Perth.... have been to Sydney many times and just recently to Brisy...if your ever over my way or I go that way again we may be able to arange a bash session TM
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RE: savage questions
Petrol Pixie.
Have you got your savage yet? You should come out to Liverpool and race it. The second sunday of every month. Last sunday was my first. I spent more time on the workbench than I did on the track.. but It'll get better.
Check out www.monstertruckparts.com.au there's a link to the club website there.
My rims stripped with the .21 savage. Now I run a force .25, maximizer beadlock rims and the option hpi bolt on hex things.
I'm running all my good stuff on a .21 tc chassis next time...
Anyway email if you've got any questions.
Where in sydney do you bash?
Have you got your savage yet? You should come out to Liverpool and race it. The second sunday of every month. Last sunday was my first. I spent more time on the workbench than I did on the track.. but It'll get better.
Check out www.monstertruckparts.com.au there's a link to the club website there.
My rims stripped with the .21 savage. Now I run a force .25, maximizer beadlock rims and the option hpi bolt on hex things.
I'm running all my good stuff on a .21 tc chassis next time...
Anyway email if you've got any questions.
Where in sydney do you bash?
