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Hello everyone I have a question that I think I know the answer to but I'm asking it anyway. A while back I got bit by the aluminum bug and dont ask me why................... but I am buying aluminum parts to build a custom Savage. My question is will everything fit the 4.6 kit that would fit the Savage 25? I think it will all fit but just thought I would get another opinion. Thanks, Scott.
 
Yep they are the same thing So your good to go. I just got my 4.6

Oh and by the way welcome to RCNT man :cheers:
 
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The Savage SS 4.6 is basically a Savage SS, with a bag of hop-ups. And the engine/wheels/tires of course. The kit comes with the origional manual for the SS kit, you use the directions for the hop-ups that come with them. Anything from the .21, .25 RTR, SS, SS 4.6 are all compatable.

I'm halfway through the build on my 4.6 :D. Just ask and Zandor, me or a few other members who have a 4.6 can help you out. Welcome to RCNT.
 
Hey guys thanks agian..........This hobby rocks and you guys are a big help, I love this site. It's funny, at 34 years old I didnt think I would be playing with RC trucks but I would'nt have it any other way. Thanks again guys.
 
playing with rc trucks. at 32 i said the same thing. got ripped off on a t-maxx that is a piece of crap. over $200 for an old pro.15 and only got to play with it for about 3 hours total before breaking down for the last time. so pissed i went and spent a grip of cheese for a BRAND SPANKING NEW 4.6. can't wait for all this rain to stop. haven't even broke it in completely yet. ready to start bashing and using this 7 foot pile of sand for some jumps and back yard track.
 
I started buying aluminum parts for my Savage 3 months before I bought the truck. I have it all built and I am doing the break-in between cold spells. I am also building an e-Savage with all the leftover plastic parts from the first. I was bit hard and I am 36. Why did I wait so long??

My first Savage can be seen on this Thread:

https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27200
 
Not to try and rain on anyones parade but, I was going to buy all aluminum upper and lower a-arms etc. untill I talked with a few guys who had done that. I was told to stay away from the aluminum arms due to the issues of bending and breaking. two totally different people told me that they rarely broke the stock a-arms but had broke or bent several sets of the aluminum ones, at a cost of $28-30 a set. They also said it added additional wieght.
Just thought you mike want to think about that 1st. I have a modded out savage with all the heavy duty upgrades, including 4mm TVP's, LST shocks & tires on .75 Maximizers. I'm running a REX R528XRP, 8 port. It has incredible power and speed! I'm running all stock a-arms with no problems.
 
Yeah the aluminum does add alot of weight.I had aluminum a-arms(upper and lower),up rights,c hubs,bulkheads,and shock towers.It tipped the scales at over 14 pounds.. Never bent or broke anything and I jumped it alot..

Mark
 
I think there is probably a big difference in quality among aluminum parts from diff companies. I have heard both good and bad about aluminum from actual users. Check the grade of auminum before you buy, most reputable manufacturers will state what grade its made of.
 
I have decided to buy all of my parts from Integy, they seem to be top quality parts. This may sound stupid but my aluminum savage will not be bashed, I know it is crazy to spend that kind of $$ and not use it but I really want to build a sweet looking truck. It's not that I wont use it but not like I will use me Savage 25. As far as the arms go I have broken 3 sets on the front in about 2 months, maybe because of the very cold tempatures here so I will try aluminum and see how they work. Thanks for the advice, I dont think there is a wrong answer here but I love to hear everyone elses experiences.
 
Wow, I broke 1 suspension arm in one year, its the only one I've ever broken. I don't go easy on it either, I sent it over 10 feet in the air off a jump made of snow and landed on tar about 30 times before an arm broke.
 
I am new to the sport and like many of you I am 35 years old. I can't believe I waited this long to try it. I am having trouble keeping arms in my new MT 2 SS. The truck is fast and I am a terrible driver at this point. Most of the arms that I broke were from hard nose hits, but I broke one on a 7 or 8 consecutive cartwheels. I have bids in on aluminum arms for front and rear. Let you know if it helps my truck. :hammer:
 
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Hey guys, I'm 43 and my ol' lady is 40. We just got into it last year. Ol' lady likes em as much as I do. Maybe more? Works out good as long as there are 2 cars going. If we just have 1, she won't let me play. :depress:
We have fun though.
Been into the aircraft several years. Didn't fly the first time last year. :cheers:
 
Got that right greenwing. It is amazing what we will do to keep peace in the family.
My 'ol lady lets me go anywhere I want as long as I don't go out of the yard. :)
 

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