Well Darn.....

[Racer 1966]

Hey everyone! Remember me?
I haven't done hardly any r/c stuff since starting my 1:1 Mustang project with my a son a couple of years ago. However, I was sitting here at my computer yesterday/last night, too cold to go out side so I thoughts to my self "self,why not order some parts and get the Savage on the road again?" Myself answers and says "yeah,that's a darn good idea!. We are supposed to have snow and long winter this year"

So I'm thinking this gonna happen and I go to order some parts. All I need is a couple of bulletproof diff gear sets and a new rx battery. I was surprised when I could not find any diff gears in stock ANYWHERE!! Then I starts to look at other items and find there isn't much support for the ole' Savage anymore, didn't even find many options for a new shell. What the heck is up with that? Has r/c fallen down that much over the last year or two?

Then there is my second issue with this idea. Fuel!!! I have brand new bottle of Losi Nitrotane but when I thought about it, I purchased it when my Mom was in the nursing home in Springfield. My Mom passed away almost 6 years ago!!! And Joplin does not have an r/c shop anymore.

Well DARN.......

 

[olds97_lss]

Yeah, HPI kind of died and was bought by someone else. Supposedly, they are starting to get parts out again for the savage. I've seen a few diffs on ebay and ordered myself a spare full BP diff as well as a pinion to have on hand. I ended up getting a t-maxx 3.3 body for my savage flux. Should fit fine with some new body mount holes.

 

[rock-rod]

I got my bp diffs from lumidave on eBay. Look for savage flux diffs and pinions. Or if you are desperate CEN diffs will work with some minor mods.

 

[Gregw1]

Hey everyone! Remember me?
I haven't done hardly any r/c stuff since starting my 1:1 Mustang project with my a son a couple of years ago. However, I was sitting here at my computer yesterday/last night, too cold to go out side so I thoughts to my self "self,why not order some parts and get the Savage on the road again?" Myself answers and says "yeah,that's a darn good idea!. We are supposed to have snow and long winter this year"

So I'm thinking this gonna happen and I go to order some parts. All I need is a couple of bulletproof diff gear sets and a new rx battery. I was surprised when I could not find any diff gears in stock ANYWHERE!! Then I starts to look at other items and find there isn't much support for the ole' Savage anymore, didn't even find many options for a new shell. What the heck is up with that? Has r/c fallen down that much over the last year or two?

Then there is my second issue with this idea. Fuel!!! I have brand new bottle of Losi Nitrotane but when I thought about it, I purchased it when my Mom was in the nursing home in Springfield. My Mom passed away almost 6 years ago!!! And Joplin does not have an r/c shop anymore.

Well DARN.......

Hey don't frown I was looking online yesterday and the sav x 4.6 is back in stock at rc planet and a main hobbies also the stock 4.6 engine ( engine is pricey $225.00 wow) but any who if the truck is back in stock I'm sure parts will follow

 

[Racer 1966]

Update:
Last night I was on eBay and found 2 complete drop-in assemblies(diffs/drive cups/housings/bulkheads) for $26 each. Jumped on that immediately!

Now I can get the Savage fully operational again. Anyone wanna bet on how well the 6 year old fuel will run? New,unopened bottle of Nitrotane. Been stored in my r/c cabinet in my semi-climate controlled garage. I got $20 that says it be fine - any takers?

 

[Rolex]

I've got that 20, but it's all in rolls of nickels. If I lose, YOU pay shipping.

 

[Candyman]

Don't take him up on it, Racer. Those aren't rolls of nickels in his pocket!

 

[Rolex]

Don't take him up on it, Racer. Those aren't rolls of nickels in his pocket!

Who the HELL was THAT?
Who left the door open today?

 

[Candyman]

Y’all should know better.

 

[Racer 1966]

Don't take him up on it, Racer. Those aren't rolls of nickels in his pocket!

Probably wooden though!!!

 

[marauder]

Welcome back bud, I had the same problem. I went to a local hobby shop and had a million questions. None of the brands I know existed except traxxas, Losi/associated seemed to stick with racing and not as many casual models. Finally went with a stampede as a safe bet for now until I know what’s going on. Crazy to see that about hpi, they made so many great models.

 

[Rolex]

Probably wooden though!!!

Yup, you could call it a woodie.