what to check for ?

[nitro_freak_123]

hi guys,

ok i finaly bought a savage 25 off ebay (only had 5 tanks) barely run in right ??

anyway as the title says what should i look for when i get it ??

i look for damage etc etc

my friend said to completly rebuild it to every last nut and bolt would you suggest it ?

and the seller didnt state what fuel he was using i got a gallon of 20% tornado in my garage so i will use that.

i said above that its barely ran in should i continue the break in ? if so how?


thanks brad


before i forget

will os a3 fit in a hpi stock engine if so do u think it will work good with the fuel ???

 

[HeartBreak]

hi guys,

ok i finaly bought a savage 25 off ebay (only had 5 tanks) barely run in right ??

anyway as the title says what should i look for when i get it ??

i look for damage etc etc

my friend said to completly rebuild it to every last nut and bolt would you suggest it ?

and the seller didnt state what fuel he was using i got a gallon of 20% tornado in my garage so i will use that.

i said above that its barely ran in should i continue the break in ? if so how?


thanks brad


before i forget

will os a3 fit in a hpi stock engine if so do u think it will work good with the fuel ???

I would rebuild it completely, in sections, of course.

If it doesn't already have it done, upgrade the diffs with the four-gear conversion ($10 a diff, need two, part number 87193).

Also, the Cam-type servo saver assembly is a must. It improves the steering by a bunch.

Of course, inspect for damaged/bent pins and screws, replacing as needed. Check for bent driveshafts, shock shafts, and the like.

What you do now, will save you headaches later.


The fuel you have should run in it just fine. However, I'd recommend two or three tanks of running slightly rich, on the easy side, just to be safe. It's always a good idea to do this whenever changing fuels.

The OS A3 plug should work just fine, however the engine will also run on the cheaper Mccoy MC59.

 

[4u2nv]

^Agreed

Getting a screw kit might be a good idea. When I did mine, I couldnt believe how many screws were missing only after 1/2 gallon. I went with the Racers Edge set, and so far so good. (I got the screw set from RushRc for like $20)

 

[nitro_freak_123]

ok i got it runs like a dream really tough

I'm gunna get a hump pack failsafe and a temp gun

what ones do u suggest ?

 

[HeartBreak]

Can't go wrong with Venoms' stuff. They're really top-notch stuff.

 

[savagefan04]

personally i like the dynamite failsafes...as for hump packs, any decent 5 cell will do. just make sure u get nimh cells, 1400 or higher, lastly temp guns that all depends on your budget. they range from 20 bucks to 100 bucks...i have the duratrax one and it works fine.

 

[nitro_freak_123]

ok ill follow advice givin


only issue i got at the moment is the steering it handles like ass

nothing wrong with it

just the hump pack should make steering responce better right ??

oooo and i love the exhaust really loud (stock)

done my first jump today landed nice went about 5ft in the air yeee haww

 

[kurt_02f150]

ok ill follow advice givin


only issue i got at the moment is the steering it handles like ass

nothing wrong with it

just the hump pack should make steering responce better right ??

oooo and i love the exhaust really loud (stock)

done my first jump today landed nice went about 5ft in the air yeee haww

these things take a beating and keep on rolling.

here is a hump pack for you. I got one for my maxx but it fits on the savage
http://www.onlybatterypacks.com/showitem.asp?ItemID=10189.16

 

[IGGY]

for the failsafes i would suggest an ofna micro one. They are about the size of a dime so not much space is taken up... and for the steering try getting a servo w/ higher torque and getting the bearing upgrade for the steering shafts and the cam-type servo saver :fro: