I've had the xs and yes 3s is kinda over kill but is a blast. But with a 2s it's more controllable but with tires with better grip, 3s works well, very fun little rc.

I have owned so many RC cars and converted so many to an ultimate setup. The original Savage Flux XS was the most durable blast out of the box of any car I've owned anywhere near this scale. Next closest is the XMaxx.

Brilliant video mate happy Christmas present then 😀

Awesome small back pocket run 😎

Still got my og xs. Blast to drive especially at the skate park. Tempted to pick this new release up.

Nice! I gtta get me one of these to go with my Hellseeker

I call mine Taz. It’s ridiculously fast and furious. My main “send it” basher. Overbuilt for abuse and speed. You gotta upgrade the axles and cups after they disintegrate in a month or so but that’s about it.

@Schmidteren

Ай бұрын

What axles and cups you suggest buying for it when that time comes? :)

@varmintsniper2551

Ай бұрын

The Hot Racing axles and cups lasted a bit longer. But they eventually blow out. Haha ..,currently running brand new stock cups again. I think it’s just over powered and brutal ,but I like it. I rebuilt it completely but I needs a new body too.

Very intresting car. Have to wait your review.

Miss my little Savage XS I used to have. Never should have sold it, little thing was a tank!!

@RazorRC

Жыл бұрын

The more I drive it, the more I love it! Another video drops Saturday morning.

@joeymendoza3859

Жыл бұрын

@Razor RC That's awesome!! Maybe I'll have to get myself another soon! Looking forward to another great video! Random question but are you the guy that used to do the videos for Nitro RCX? You sound alike but I haven't found anything that says you are lol

@RazorRC

Жыл бұрын

not me, but some other people thought the same thing!

@joeymendoza3859

Жыл бұрын

@Razor RC ahh gotcha, thanks for replying back. Keep up the great videos man!

@RazorRC

Жыл бұрын

@@joeymendoza3859 holy crap, I just watched a couple of nitrorcx videos, that guy sounds exactly like me!

This has always been an interesting truck. Would be interested to see a tear down video on this. I have always hear they are tough to work on 🤷‍♂️

@RazorRC

Жыл бұрын

It’s not easy, but pretty similar to a Savage.

@paulduffin131

Жыл бұрын

They are hard to work on but once you've stripped one and know how it goes together it is fine. And the engineering involved it is outstanding

After watching it drive it looks like they changed some suspension setup from original, looks like it needs softer springs and shock oil, also seems like less suspension travel than they used to have? The gear train is quite noisy, maybe some cva's and plastic spur gear if it's metal stock? Are you going to show us 3s and some speed run comparisons?

Hey Razor! You should take a look at the Kyosho Mad Wagon, from what I’ve seen it desperately needs some “Razor tune” on the suspension

Now you need to get the HPI Baja 5B re-release! Review both the gas and brushless versions.

@RazorRC

Жыл бұрын

That sounds…. expensive

@Eccentric5B

Жыл бұрын

@@RazorRC Well yes...........if you really do get both of them! The kits are about $750 (and include wheels/tires). For the gas version you'll need an engine and a couple servos. You can be all in for around $1000 or so give or take. Brushless will end up a little bit higher. Motor/esc/batts plus a steering servo. More expensive than a high end 1/8 scale RTR to be sure, but not far from a high end race 1/8 buggy/truggy. The experience will be worth it. I still have and enjoy my original Baja 5B.

Small monster!!!

I never could figure out why this mini didn't surpass the mini traxxas model in sales.its just a better and more bulletproof platform.but I guess it came out not too long before the bankruptcy happened.and when's traxxas gonna update the minis!

Holy Snikeys. I loved your video. But man that's expensive.

Used to have the one with the Raptor body. Forget 3s. 2s is plenty. Properly bomb proof car but the dog bones do tend to chew through the drive cups. Regret selling mine. 😢

@TheFunkmedic

Жыл бұрын

Are 5he parts the same as the old one? I’ve got the raptor too, haven’t gotten her running in a while

You don't get the Wheelie Bar with it anymore?

Get HPIs own hardened drive cups for the whole truck before they wear and lock up and wreck more stuff, keep the slipper pretty much locked up as once it slips, it forever slips and melts the pads

@ty27tp

Жыл бұрын

I opted for the CVDs over dogbones and hardened axles, but i think they’re weaker. Smoother experience and they don’t go flying out when they pop out the cups

Bro you have psoriasis too? I only ask because your nails look like all of my toe nails. Psoriatic arthritis. Just a heads up with that truck. If they have not changed anything with the clutch, it will start slipping especially if it gets wet. PIA to get to the transmission. To me it looks the same as my older one. Very fun, CRAZY fast on 3s and very tough truck. Love it honestly lol.

They're out of stock at the moment but HRP normally has these for under $300

@daylightdies7194

Жыл бұрын

£289 hear

Where do you find these great places to bash aside from the BMX parks? As far as I can tell, you live in a suburban/urban area kinda like I do, and I can't find anything other than parking lots.

@RazorRC

Жыл бұрын

friends, FB groups, looking at google maps, you can ask your local hobby shop for suggestions...

Please tell me you’re getting the new Savage X 5.9

When's the Serpent Srx8 running and review video dropping?

@RazorRC

Жыл бұрын

my tank had a crack in it, so I had to stop the break-in process. at least 4-5 days before I can finish break-in and get a run in.

Prepare to buy 10,000 drive cups 😅😅 they wear out really really fast

@RazorRC

Жыл бұрын

thanks for the heads-up!

@ZingZingNZ

Жыл бұрын

Lol I learnt how to heat treat them, but also got the upgraded ones. I do see you can get ujoints also

@danielnunez3518

Жыл бұрын

@@ZingZingNZ how do you heat treat them?

@ZingZingNZ

Жыл бұрын

@Daniel Nunez heat to red hot and mineral oil. Then bang in a hot oven.

My savage differential gear suck asss man and I noticed this the one rc didn't last me long at all for 425$ was a disappointment 😔

@RazorRC

Жыл бұрын

it's an expensive car for sure

@romper4444

Жыл бұрын

U musta got a dud, the 5 to 10yr old ones are still running with very little breakage. i know of a few of them, I have a mini summit and diffs, servo gears, constantly break. The drivetrain on the XS is rock solid!

Where's the Wheelie Bar 🤔?

Lot of money for a 12th scale. Looks cool, though.

No cvd's for that money 😲

Had one and didn’t like it at all. The drivetrain noise was horrific even after checking mesh and replacing the spur. Constantly replacing drive cups and bending dog bones on even 2S. If I remember correctly the low speed throttle control was also quite poor - lots of cogging. Finally, the shock absorbers were not smooth due to the springs contacting the threaded body. All in all, one of the most disappointing vehicles I’ve bought!

Cool first comments 😎

That just doesn’t seem any better than a lot of the imex and other random brands of same trucks (ha) puts out for sub $200 - around even $200 after getting oil filled shocks. Would like to see a comparison between the similar sized wltoys monster Truck do see if it’s worth 2x money. Looks fun. I love this size truck. They just so rarely truly break and parts are Cheap.

Savij

339 dollars, is "cheap" compared to UE (435€), HPI is in denial of concurency.

@RazorRC

Жыл бұрын

It's only 305 euros at eurorc.com 5% off too, so more like 290.