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When I was a mechanic at Beach Ford in Myrtle Beach, S.C., I got the nickname... |
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So as described on page 1 (link above to page 1), this is how my Savage X looked for a while when I broke it down after a rough day of bashing :) |
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Titanium Spur Gear, Dual Stainless Steel Brakes, Titanium Transmission Shaft |
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Temporary fix - pinned to "on" position. Problem is, when I slam into the ground from 15 feet, it jarrs to the "off position" - sometimes at WOT! |
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Integy 4mm TVP matches up nicely |
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Integy 4mm TVP has a higher center of gravity though... |
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Integy 4mm TVP, no detail unmastered... |
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Throttle actuator bolts up nicely to the new TVP... |
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Same length chassis...just thicker (and prettier :) |
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Just for reference sake... |
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See the differencein the Center of Gravity? |
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Reminiscent of my dirtbike apart in my kitchen when I was younger hehe... |
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Starting to come together... |
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There's Bill's Dubro Bolt on top there - replacing the "pin" that comes in the Savage X from the factory (that will come out on you) |
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Nova Racing Motor Mount - 4 way adjustable - WAY easier to set the spur gear mesh. Double springed the exhaust header |
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Doing the Losi LST Shock Mod - Waiting on the Kit to come out at the end of April 2006 which is specifically for the HPI Savage X |
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Here it is with Nubz - I think it's kinda squirrelly with the nubz on there, so I'm exploring my options. Probably going to the 23mm hub setup |
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Another shot with the nubz dubz on there :) |
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This is a shot of the Ofna Throttle/Brake Modification. All parts are shown on page 1 |
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The other side of the Ofna Throttle Mod. Also a shot of the aluminum throttle actuator |
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Front View - notice the Zip Ties on the Suspension - ask me why and I'll tell ya |
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another pic of the zippy ties on the suspension - Oh, the springs are from New Era - they're actually the same as the stock black springs, just chrome |
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Werks Pipe for the Collari .32 - works fine with my OS .30 VG and sounds quieter than the HPI Ribbed Exhaust Pipe I had on there... |
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Ran the fuel lines pretty much the way they were when the X was out of the box |
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Integy Side Braces - ULTRA ridgid for bashing |
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Ahh...my favorite...the Stainless Steel Tierods and Turnbuckles. Bling Bling! |
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Dubro Inline Fuel Filter and Dubro Clips |
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Serious Mojo LOL :) - Hex Head Allen Screws Throughout. I dunno...think the fuel line will buffer those shock bolts from scuffing the radio box? |
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Stock Savage X Shock Towers |
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Hot Bodies "max travel" CVD Driveshafts front and back |
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Fuel line runs through bottom... |
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Racer's Edge Servo Horn, Hitec 645 Steering Servo |
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Stock Savage X Bellcrank and Servo Saver with BEARINGS instead of bushings...haven't broken it yet! |
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Fuel tank is hard as a rock, but the shelf in there, I think, is contributing to a 1/2 tank lean issue I seem to be having... |
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put some padding on there so the shock tower would not hit it so hard. On impact, the shock tower flexes backwards - I've broken 2 stock X tanks. |
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Bling Bling! To get the Throttle Rod through there, I had to torch it and bend it in |
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Ofna Throttle Mod for Savage Close Up |
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Just threw on some fuel line everywhere... |
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Spektrum DX3 Transmitter Radio Receiver needs very little antenna. |
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Some Little Girl's Flippity flop shoe LOL - shoe goo works wonders |
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flip flop piece on front, protecting from shocks |
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Some hair brained idea of mine to strengthen the body mount hole there...shoe goo and wire...will improve on this soon |
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Body Reamer - maybe need more holes in Summer, will see |
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I've had that sticker for like 20 years and always wanted to use it somewhere...now what to do with the huge Holley Carburetor Sticker :) |
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Integy Braces look Sweet I think... |
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