Hey guys have to say this seems like a great forum. I'm just getting into RC trucks. My first one i got was the new savage 25 i heard alot of good things about it. And Monday i pic one up. I dont have anything to compare it to or know any one with one. Now for a few ?'s if you dont mind. I broke the engine in like it said i havnt realy adjusted any thing its still set how it came. Right now it runs real slow can't give it to much gas or it wont move. I know i have to start tuning it but waiting for when i have enough time to play with it. So will this thing be as fast as everone says like will it realy pull wheelies and spin tires. And do i have alot of work ahead of me or will it go pretty smooth?I'm realy not looking for how to well not yet atleast but more of what not to do. I bought the temp thing today so ill know how hot the engines getting. So basicly what not to do and is this truck as good as everyone says it is in stock form. Well thanks for anyinfo and I'm already starting to read as much as possable on these boards.
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First off, Welcome to RCNT! It sounds like you've done some reading and are on the right track. The Savage 25 is much better than the 21 RTR, but you'll probably end up breaking something eventually, we all do.
The best thing you did is get that temp gun. That will save your engine bigtime. I would suggest leaning the engine out till the temps reach somewhere around 220 to 240. You don't want it running too cold if you've already run a few tanks thru it. Don't run WOT (wide open throttle) too much, just enought to get it cleaned out and raise the temps a bit, then ease off for a few seconds. This is heat cycling and running the parts in. Don't get crazy and lean it out to the max either, do it gradually. Check your temps often during the course of burning a tank. The engine will tend to lean as the fuel level gets lower, and thus raise the temps.
Other than that, make sure your batteries are good at all times. Maybe invest in a failsafe. This is a device that will save your truck from some nasty happenings due to radio interferance, low battery voltage, and the occasional idiot that doesn't ask what frequency you're on before turning on his radio (that's on the same channel).
There is a ton of info on here, the hard part is finding it. The search feature is handy, but as with everything, it never hurts to ask.
Whitt....
The best thing you did is get that temp gun. That will save your engine bigtime. I would suggest leaning the engine out till the temps reach somewhere around 220 to 240. You don't want it running too cold if you've already run a few tanks thru it. Don't run WOT (wide open throttle) too much, just enought to get it cleaned out and raise the temps a bit, then ease off for a few seconds. This is heat cycling and running the parts in. Don't get crazy and lean it out to the max either, do it gradually. Check your temps often during the course of burning a tank. The engine will tend to lean as the fuel level gets lower, and thus raise the temps.
Other than that, make sure your batteries are good at all times. Maybe invest in a failsafe. This is a device that will save your truck from some nasty happenings due to radio interferance, low battery voltage, and the occasional idiot that doesn't ask what frequency you're on before turning on his radio (that's on the same channel).
There is a ton of info on here, the hard part is finding it. The search feature is handy, but as with everything, it never hurts to ask.
Whitt....
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You made a good choice with getting a temp gun... I suggest running it 3/4 throttle and less. Vary the speeds and checking the temperature often. If you give gas and it doesn't really seem to want to go, lean it out a bit more. It may be bogging down and getting too much fuel. Keep in mind just adjust the high speed needle for right now. Don't try to adjust the low and midspeed needles just yet until you get familiar with it a bit more. You won't really see the speeds you are hoping for right away. It took mine about 8 tanks before it just busted out and I was amazed. Good luck.