New Savage?

[Thai]

Hey everyone, newbie here looking to get a Savage... something with high ground clearance for the snow here in Canada (eh?).

Looking at HPI's website and I guess they haven't updated their site in over a year because they're showing as a new product the Savage SS 4.6 but the review for it was back in May 2005. So I don't understand how that's considered new. Product # is 871... and on their site is also an 861 which looks to be identical...

Or are they due for a new one out soon? I don't want to get this and a week later a new model comes out.

Like I said, I'm still newb here so please any redirections and help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Bunsincunsin]

Well if you want the latest KIT model offered for the Savage I would suggest you get the Savage X SS. It is the latest SS version of the Savage.

[Thai]

"Latest SS Version".... what does SS stand for?

[Bunsincunsin]

Super Sport. Their SS versions are always what they call their kits as apposed to their RTR's. So if you get the SS version you will have to build/assemble it yourself, this is the way I would go personally, you can learn way more about your car/truck if you build it yourself.

Here is the Savage X SS:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMYA2&P=ML

[kylew]

The Kit also has some options, it's got a racing clutch bell, and a bigger engine than the X. It's not just a kit version, it has improvements as well.

[Thai]

I'm getting confused.... so this 4.6 kit, does it have the X chassis? The X chassis is the best chassis for the Savage isn't it?

Also, I'd also have to purchase all the 'electronics'? What all does that consist of? Servos (x4), receiver/transmitter/remote?

And for the life of me, I can't find if prices are in CDN or USD on towerhobbies.com

Thanks guys.

[Bunsincunsin]

I'm getting confused.... so this 4.6 kit, does it have the X chassis? The X chassis is the best chassis for the Savage isn't it?

Also, I'd also have to purchase all the 'electronics'? What all does that consist of? Servos (x4), receiver/transmitter/remote?

And for the life of me, I can't find if prices are in CDN or USD on towerhobbies.com

Thanks guys.
This is the X SS kit with the 4.6(.28) engine. It is basically the X but with newer updated parts.

You will have to get a transmitter, receiver, receiver pack, and two servos(one for steering, and one for throttle/brake). You will also need various tools, lubes and some lock-tite.

And the prices on Tower Hobbies are in US dollars I believe, but the have a currency converter on their site which should switch the prices to CDN if that is what you need.

[Thai]

I was told by a few people that upgraded parts isn't worth the price... better off to get the X RTR and upgrade from there... what do you think?

[Bunsincunsin]

I would deffinately go with the X SS if it were me. I have the 4.6SS kit, which is the one before the X SS, and the 4.6 engine has alot of power. I liked the fact that I got to build it as well, I usually only get kits.

Another good thing about the X SS is that you can choose your own radio gear, and get something nice that will last you a while and not be junk like some stock radios are. Plus this has some better parts than the RTR which makes it a little more versitile and durable.

So, it's really up to you, but I would strongly suggest the X SS. Over all it's a nice truck.

[Thai]

I would deffinately go with the X SS if it were me. I have the 4.6SS kit, which is the one before the X SS, and the 4.6 engine has alot of power. I liked the fact that I got to build it as well, I usually only get kits.

Another good thing about the X SS is that you can choose your own radio gear, and get something nice that will last you a while and not be junk like some stock radios are. Plus this has some better parts than the RTR which makes it a little more versitile and durable.

So, it's really up to you, but I would strongly suggest the X SS. Over all it's a nice truck.
Thanks.

What's the difference between this one:

http://www.hpiracing.com/kits/kitMain.php?partNo=871 (871)
http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/kits/871/header.jpg

and

http://www.hpiracing.com/kits/kitMain.php?partNo=861 (861)
http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/kits/861/header.jpg

that 871 is the newer model isn't it? But it's the SS4.6 compared to the X SS.

They're both kits.... but I guess from what you're saying, the part #861 is the newer better choice?

Or.... should I wait altogether if there is a new model due out sometime in the near future? From the sounds of it, the newest one HPI has released was about 1-2 years ago now...

[Bunsincunsin]

Yes, the newest one is the X SS and it has only been out for around 2-3 months now.

[rcconcept]

www.greathobbies.com is a great online canadian hobby retailer