upgrading my savage x ss

[alex_raptor]

hey everybody i have had a hpi savage x ss 4 a little while and i have put a wheelie bar and a roto start on it. i use it as a basher. and just wanting to no what what should i upgrade or put on it. if possible just list the best and first thing i should get as number 1 and then next 2 and so on. thanks alex:wave:

[juntom10]

1. fuel tank guard...probably?

[alex_raptor]

yer ill get 1 of them there cheap

[washingtonsavay]

2. throttle mod !

[chukb]

hpi aluminum shocks.

hpi 17mm aluminum hubs and nuts.

3 speed trans.

aluminum clutch.

[SerpentCT4S]

LST shocks!!!!

[chukb]

oh yeah, a decent steering servo too.

[alex_raptor]

it has 9kg metal gear servos

[SerpentCT4S]

1. fuel tank guard...probably?

I disagree with that. That would be maybe #10 on my list.

I'd go for a hump pack, better servos, better tires and whatever else will help you and the way you drive.

[savage25le]

he has the ss so he probably has his own servo in. i wpuld get a 3-speed and an aluminum clutch setup, the 3-speed will add a little top speed and make it quicker off the line

[chukb]

get a good pipe too, like a JP-3., one that doesn't have the rubber coupler.

[SerpentCT4S]

get a good pipe too, like a JP-3., one that doesn't have the rubber coupler.

Can you fit a JP pipe on a Savage X motor? I have the 4.1K engine.

[chukb]

Can you fit a JP pipe on a Savage X motor? I have the 4.1K engine.

I've never done it, but I think you can if you get the right header. you can't use the header that comes with a JP pipe though.

[alex_raptor]

so far im thinking of a 3 speed tranny, reverse model with mixer and alloy fuel tank guard and front body post(alloy). ne think else?????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????:D

[c2s]

I would say no to the mixer.

[t3racerx]

hpi aluminum shocks.

hpi 17mm aluminum hubs and nuts.

3 speed trans.

aluminum clutch.
HMMMMM those mods sound familiar!!!

[Cody281]

Reverse = slower truck!:teacher:

[alex_raptor]

so i should not get reverse and get a 3 speed tranny alloy fuel tank guard and alloy threaeded shocks (how much are the shocks)

[juntom10]

reverse = slower = more comfortable = lazy

lol

[nitro_newbie]

i have the reverse module and i dont notice that my truck is slower.i would get something to protect the head better than that plastic thing i got one for my savy .21 and i snapped it!!!! or get an suv body to protect the head!!! how about some extended tvps? maybe lcg ones while your at it. or some beadlocks from maximizer with some mashers or what not.

[hauling]

1. a rc solutions role cage
2. reverse
3. battery level indicator
4. threaeded alunimin shocks

[rccardude04]

If you don't have a rechargeable 6v receiver pack, get one of those before anything else.
The 3-speed is cool.
Reverse is fun :)
What radio are you using? If you don't have a 3-channel system, you can't use reverse.
-Eric

[seanmanibog]

Well, the best upgrades for a savage (in my opion, this is some of what I have) Would be, Ofna throttle/brade mod, Dual Disc Brakes, Aluminum clutch setup, 3 speed tranny, and heavy duty dogbones/cups