[PeterV]

From www.hpiracing.com, of course:<BR><BR>
HPI Racing is proud to announce a new RTR Savage 25 Limited Edition monster truck! This Limited Edition Savage comes with several of the most popular upgrade parts pre-installed. The big news is that the popular 3-speed transmission comes pre-installed for more punch and more top speed. The 3-speed tranny not only shifts 2 times for improved power and efficiency, but it also is beefed up internally for improved durability and longer maintenance intervals. Plus, there’s the added “cool factor” of hearing the truck shift an extra time.

To extract the most out of the S-25 engine we added a polished aluminum dual chamber tuned pipe, delivering a smooth and wide power band for excellent drivability. The polished aluminum body dissipates heat more efficiently than the stock plastic pipe, and also gives the truck a custom look with its shiny surface and laser-etched HPI Racing logo. For extra tuning choices, the truck comes standard with 15T/49T gearing and we include optional 19T and 47T gears that give 4 different gear ratio combinations to choose from so that owners can dial in the gearing for optimum performance.

To help stop the truck from high speeds, dual stainless steel drilled disc brakes are standard equipment. With twice the surface area of the stock brakes, the dual discs give the truck the ability to stop time after time with no brake fade. And, peak braking is now high enough to do stunts like “brakies” on command. The cross-drilled stainless rotors are also more durable and provide improved braking in extreme driving conditions like mud, sand and water.

To make the Savage Limited Edition look great we added shiny chrome 6 spoke wheels and a special metallic blue/silver/graphite paint job for the GT-1 body. Standard rubber is our grippy Dirt Bonz tires that not only look great, but also give the truck incredible handling and performance for off-road driving. At nearly 40% lighter than the stock tires, the Dirt Bonz deliver quicker acceleration, more grip and faster lap times on the race track. All of the latest Savage upgrades are pre-installed: Cam-type servo saver for more accurate and responsive steering, 4-gear diffs for extra durability, improved throttle and brake linkage, rear tie-rod washers, 3 shoe clutch for quick acceleration, and our new high performance air filter to help protect the engine from dirt and dust.

And the legendary Savage “Proven Tough” parts are standard equipment: Aluminum alloy TVP chassis plates, tough reinforced nylon suspension arms, front and rear impact bumpers, alloy roll hoop, 8 long stroke oil-filled shocks, stainless steel hinge pins, and full-time four wheel drive make the Savage one of the toughest Monster Trucks ever. Power comes from the proven S-25 engine that features a billet aluminum heat sink head for extra cooling, dual bushing aluminum connecting rod, true ABC chrome sleeve construction for long engine life, a composite body for better performance at higher temperatures, and a simplified dual needle 7mm slide carburetor for easier tuning. The electronic Roto Start engine starting system is included, making starting the engine as simple as pressing a button. The combination of the S-25 engine, 3-speed tranny and tuned pipe give this Limited Edition truck plenty of power for hours and hours exciting off-road driving.

The Savage 25 comes completely factory assembled; everything is done for the customer - even the tires are glued to the wheels. The body is completely ready to go right out of the box. It’s painted, trimmed and decaled to look exactly like the truck on the front of the Savage Limited Edition box. In less than 15 minutes customers can be driving their Savage 25 trucks! As always, this Savage is compatible with a huge amount of tuning and hop-up options from HPI and a wide variety of aftermarket manufacturers, making it infinitely adjustable for owners who like to customize their trucks.

[PeterV]

Features:

• Adjustable 3 speed transmission with heavy-duty metal internal
• Polished aluminum dual chamber tuned pipe
• Dual stainless steel drilled disc brakes
• Chrome 6 spoke wheels
• Dirt Bonz tires (with inner foam)
• Cam type servo saver
• Optional gearing (15T, 19T, 47T, 49T gears included)
• 4-gear differentials (front and rear)
• Pre-painted trimmed GT-1 truck body in all-new colors with Savage 25 decals applied
• Rear tie-rod washers
• Nitro Star S-25 engine (ABC) with slide carburetor
• Purple anodized, billet aluminum heat sink engine head
• Roto Start System installed!
• Aluminum high flow tube rear exhaust header
• Stiff black shock springs
• Rear pick-up 160cc fuel tank with no primer
• Three-shoe clutch
• Revised wheel hex hubs
• Giant 1/8th scale (16.8" x 21")
• Factory assembled
• Full-time shaft driven four wheel drive
• Complete set of rubber sealed ball bearings
• TF-4 radio system with high torque steering servo
• Cast aluminum heavy-duty engine mount
• Heavy-duty drive train and suspension optimized for big-block engines
• Hardened metal differential gears
• Adjustable slipper clutch
• Adjustable disc brake
• Wide-track suspension (nearly 17 inches wide!)
• Stainless steel inboard hinge pins with anodized aluminum braces
• 8 long stroke oil-filled coil over shock absorbers
• Rigid aluminum TVP chassis (Twin Vertical Plates)
• Enclosed radio box for protection of electronics
• Front and rear skid plate bumpers
• Adjustable body posts (with extra mount for SUV bodies)
*Compatible with T-Maxx bodies
*Compatible with T-Maxx wheels
*Compatible with T-Maxx tires

--Optional reverse module for transmission (using the 3rd channel of the TF-4 radio system)

#852 RTR Savage 25 Limited Edition with 3 Speed
EAN #4944258008523

[4DMNYC]

why not with the .4.6? but still pretty sweet.

[HelicopterPilot]

to expensive check the tower price

[paperclipracer]

well if they put this along with the 4.6 kit i might take it but now no

[ALJR]

Originally Posted by HelicopterPilot

to expensive check the tower price

Towers pre-order prices are notorious for being high.. Bet this will sell for just under $500 when things calm down..

[ProMatchRacing]

WOW, they've added a lot of cool hop ups since I got one of the Savage 21s. I wish they had this truck when I got mine.

[QUAKE&SHAKE]

They sure are milking this savage to death. Whats this the 6-7th incarnation.
Oh and how "limited" is it? 1000, 2000 or 50000, 100000.

[ALJR]

maybe this is the reason why the savage has lasted this long (because it keeps on improving)..

Now Traxxas milked the Tmaxx! unchanged for its duration... and it still has major flaws!

[lunytune]

Basically its a savage 4.6 ss kit, but they asembeled it with the s-25 motor and 3 speed, and then selling it as an RTR kit and put Limited Edition tag on it, you would have thought they whould have had a better pant skeam then that?

[ALJR]

and a 3spd...

[LandSharkGT]

Overpriced!

[QUAKE&SHAKE]

Originally Posted by ALJR

Now Traxxas milked the Tmaxx! unchanged for its duration...

Wrong.
T-maxx, 2.5maxx, sportmaxx, stadiummaxx

[ALJR]

Originally Posted by QUAKE&SHAKE

Wrong.
T-maxx, 2.5maxx, sportmaxx, stadiummaxx

they didn't update or improve any thing. they only offered it in different trims. Well.. i guess they did make it wider and got rid of the POS .15 engine.. but they still have the cr@py bulkhead design and the horrible trans..

[metalry101]

I think this looks great, although I don't understand the tire choice. The tires are great for hardpack, and for the track, and even for the street if you don't mind wearing them out, but for overall bashing they're nowhere near as good as the GT1 tires. Maybe HPI's hoping people will wear these out faster and then go buy the GT1's? Other than that, this truck looks great!

[Ferrari]

nice kit if you have 500 bucks to start

i think it isnt overpriced if you look at all the thinks that it has

[synapse75]

Im not much for monster trucks, but I ran a savage the other day that had the dual chamber pipe and a 3spd and it was fun. Not much for handling at speed, but great for making high speed passes in a parking lot.

[metalry101]

They are definately sketchy at speed. If you wanna drive a stable truck, try out the LST. That's the only truck I've ever driven that's stable no matter the speed. It's incredible how well that truck drives.

[synapse75]

I agree the LST is a more well sorted truck, and the mach motor seems to make a little more power than the savage motor (not really sure about the new one) but im still not sure I would use stable to describe it at speed. If I were to get a truck, I think the savage with the hotbodies extended chassis, a mach motor and the 3spd of course would be some good entertainment.

[Legend_Car]

yah i would buy an lst

[ALJR]

depends on what your looking for! I own both (LST & Savage) and will continue to own both, till some thing more durable than the Savage comes out.. Any one who tells you different about the Savages durability is flat-out lying to you!

Savage is the best truck out there right now for the back-yard basher. The LST is better suited for the track or track-like conditions..

JMO

[astainback]

I just like the body. haha

I think this is a great deal for those who want a lot of speed... I don't think I care too much for the 3 speed though.. I use my Savage for jumping.

adrian

[metalry101]

Originally Posted by ALJR

depends on what your looking for! I own both (LST & Savage) and will continue to own both, till some thing more durable than the Savage comes out.. Any one who tells you different about the Savages durability is flat-out lying to you!

Savage is the best truck out there right now for the back-yard basher. The LST is better suited for the track or track-like conditions..
JMO

Agreed about the Savage, it is the toughest truck money can buy, and I agree that the LST is better suited to the track, in stock form at least. With some RPM arms, titanium upper links (instead of the stainless ones supplied by RPM), and aluminum diff cases I honestly think it's every bit as tough as any other truck on the market. I've rallied the hell out of mine and it holds up amazingly well now that I've got those parts (along with a smattering of other aftermarket goodies).

Oh...and if you like jumping, then the 3 speed is perfect. Better acceleration means you don't need as long of a run-up to get some decent air, and more top speed means longer and higher jumps .

If I get a Savage, I think this will be the one. Good power and great reliability of the the .25 combined with a 3 speed and a few other key mods make it a ridiculously great beater truck. I only wish it came with the GT1 tires instead of the Dirt Bonz though. The Dirt Bonz rock, but I'd wear them out in a helluva hurry.

[ALJR]

ebay the dirt bones and pick up a set of the gt1's.. they can be purchased very cheap off ebay and the DB tires will fetch more when you sell them (because there not as common and there a better race tire)...

[Tk08]

wonder if the reason why they didnt put the 4.6 in it is because so many people were having problems with it. i also wonder if HPI is ever gonna update the savage, like remodel it with new TVPS that lower the CG.