Why haven’t you got over 100k subs yet? You deserve it

@AussieRCPlayground

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Channel growth is slow down under. Haha. 🤷🏼‍♂️

@acourtneylawson2065

2 жыл бұрын

Been in rc for like 20 years..one of the first channels I started watching..should have waaay more notoriety..I agree....i even got use to the dirt track..😁

@cwatson42785

2 жыл бұрын

@@acourtneylawson2065 Same here. Vas has helped me so much and one of my first rc channels I subbed to years ago. Vas, Steve (rc tanks and trucks) and Tony (ccxrc) were my first rc channels and I've gone from a noob knowing nothing to a little less of a noob with 22 trucks 😆

@codenamethecleaner7519

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, he has the best unboxing other than RcDriver, so In depth.

@savagex466-qt1io

Жыл бұрын

@@AussieRCPlayground Hey bud I use to have a HPI savage x 4.6 nitro back in the day and i loved it ! Im not sure if Id get the new savage x xl v2 or a hpi vorza s ( that hpi vorza s needs a center brace though ... ) or a ARRMA kraton or ARRMA Talion ... what do you think ?

“We probably dont need a wheely bar” (famous last words). 😜

Great seeing another HPI on the channel! HPI have always fitted underpowered servos. I remember the stock servo on my XS was something ridiculous like 6kg. That said, the power systems in HPIs have always been really strong so swings & roundabouts.

@savagex466-qt1io

Жыл бұрын

Hey bud I use to run a savage x 4.6 old school model now. I loved it ! Was wicked fun and one of the most durable trucks / cars I seen at the time .. Out of the box. What do you think is more durable ? The HPI Savage X XL Flux v2 or the HPI Vorsa S Truggy ? Im torn between the 2. I dont like how there is no top chassis brace in the Vorsa S. The Vorsa S is a fair bit lower to.

@longboardguy

Жыл бұрын

@@savagex466-qt1io I don’t have the Savage XL flux V2. But I do have the Savage Flux V2 and the new Vorza S truggy. Honestly you can’t go wrong with either truck. The Vorza is really nice quality and it drives amazing. It’s also very fast truggy even on 4S. It’s simple to work on also being a flat pan style chassis. And the 7075 metal parts are nice looking and seem to be high quality. I’ve yet to break anything on it. But if you are wanting a true monster truck style driving experience with brute power the Savage Flux V2 offers that. I could not believe how explosive it is in power delivery. It’s also built like a tank the twin chassis plates are very strong. It just needs a steering servo upgrade and I think it will be in my collection for a long time!

Great video Vas!!! The truck looks awesome!! 👌 👍 I also love the outtakes. More please!!

Man I'm just getting back into the hobby and this is really ticklin my pickle

I’m a HPI fan but doesn’t feel like I’m in 2022 with deans connectors and elcheapo steering servo. They get close but don’t seem to be keeping up with alternative brands

I'm really looking forward to your driving videos of this one. Also one change that was missed out was the new chassis layout is lower now to improve the center of gravity a bit. You can see a picture showing an x-ray side view of the drivetrain

This truck is massive! Looking forward to see you driving it, m8.

Looks like a good one! Can’t wait to see it in action!

Great video and review Vas as always mate. Geeez who passed the 10kg servo in the production team 🤣. I have to agree with ya mate that was a terrible decision. The truck looks pretty solid even with plastic shock towers and shocks. Looking forward to your BMX track test on this little beast as I think it should take a fair beating. 😎🤙🏼👊🏼👍🏼💪🏼

What a beast , very impressive big presence. Love the chassis design and battery storage . 10kg steering servo disappointing at this price point. Great 👍 unboxing had to change screen to full to get it all in 😂. Thanks for sharing . looking forward to seeing it in action.

I think the savage is an awesome platform. I built a savage flux xl back in 2010. I bought some extended chassis rails off someone in the US and used the savage xl body and wheels. It looked so good! Now they're a factory item. I want one!

Good review sir, you do unboxings that many others don't 👍 appreciated

Nice video unboxing 😀

Wow! I didn’t realize they made this large version 😳 It looks very interesting!

Nice review, thanks a lot.

when they make 1/5 petrol savage ill be interested 😁👍

Nice walkthrough of the truck, looks nice and pretty much just a supersized version of the X. Looking forward to seeing your driving impressions. 👍

@AussieRCPlayground

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Razor, appreciate it. Hopefully I get to drive this weekend. 🙂

@williamthedoorman9610

2 жыл бұрын

@@AussieRCPlayground dude drive it now

That center diff is the best thing HPI has done to this thing. Much improves the durability of it

@savagex466-qt1io

Жыл бұрын

Did the old school savage x 4.6 nitro have a center diff ? what is the center diff again ? I honestly forget im mechanic noob but i love to learn and i use to have the older nitro savage x was so f ing fun

@kyronrc

Жыл бұрын

@@savagex466-qt1io No, it didn´t. Actually, this is the only Savage ever to come with factory center diffs. It helps on harsh landings and on sudden throttle inputs / breaking. Something that removes the stress off the whole driveline

@savagex466-qt1io

Жыл бұрын

@@kyronrc Ya im starting to grasp it thanks so much man. Very helpfull thank you kindly.

Love the bumper reel, awesome looking truck.

Im getting this this week🔥

Every time I get a savage it's amazing. Then I sell it and regret it late 🤣.

@bingcringing

2 жыл бұрын

Good reason to buy two 😎

@LawrenceTimme

2 жыл бұрын

@@bingcringing yes or 3

Cool unboxing! Looking forward to drive video. I have my 12 year old savage flux hp converted to xl. Might consider the center diff mod with new chassis and gearbox if it's good and durable 👍

Another great unboxing and overview👍 I'm looking forward to seeing this run. Love the bloopers😆 Folks don't know how hard it is to come up with these videos when you are unscripted and speaking off the top of you head. The time consuming part is editing all that down🤣

@AussieRCPlayground

2 жыл бұрын

So true. 🤜🤛

@RazorRC

2 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@ReadySetRC

2 жыл бұрын

@@RazorRC Right!

Nice rundown!

Very Good Unboxing Vas. I love your clear English. Greets from Germany.

@AussieRCPlayground

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. 🙂👍

They didn't put CVDs in the front of the XL because they don't have CVDs for that platform. They've been running dog bones in the front on that platform since way back when dog bones in the front was still something that companies did :-). Kind of like plastic shocks, deans and grease in differentials

Beautiful truck😊😊 love my xmaxx

Actually most people don’t know this, but you accidentally got it correct. There are CVDs in the front. Dog bones are in fact a type of constant velocity drive shaft. CVAs are as well (and the most well known). Universal drive shafts are however NOT constant velocity. Interesting that they used hub extenders. Normally these cause the bearings to fail prematurely. Great overview!

@savagex466-qt1io

Жыл бұрын

Man I know what a dogbone is but what is CVD's ? and what is CVS's ? I use to have the old school savage x nitro 4.6

Hi, which is better, this or 1/8 Hobao MTe?

So tempting to get another savage!!!

I was able to put a second servo in my original savage flux so it has twin steering servos.

It's the 8BL150 ESC they just have it specified with the button from the Max 8.

its missing a big nitro engine

@mraneantisseur7554

4 ай бұрын

yeah the nitro version is the best !!!!! more fun for the sound shifting !!! 100x better than bzzzzzz for the flux !!!! nitro baby !!!!

To convert a V2 "X" to an "XL" all I need are the chassis TVPs and bigger body??🤔😁 How long in mm is the body

Omg! veryy unusual edition.

Good info. Im more of a Cen Reeper now. But I started off with the savage years ago when it first came out. Destroyed my tmaxx

What si the velocity maximun?

Did I see rear toe linc rods there gunna snap I think ??

I always wondered how it would do with a 3 speed transmission. 🤔

Thats nice. Where’s the nitro version

Yeaaaaa!!!!!!!!

Hpi 😍😍😍

Great review Vas. I was surprised to see that it was almost the same length as the Kronos. And I'm still jealous. :) lol

@AussieRCPlayground

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks Jason. Yeah, she a big girl. 😁

@cwatson42785

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I'm not at that part of the video yet but I would've assumed it was longer. Thought it would be similar to my cen reeper

20:02 Theens or Dean's connectors? Combined These & Dean's...😆 I too mix words together at times 👍🏾 great video Vas!

Very good

Do you think they're going to make a nitro version???

@AussieRCPlayground

2 жыл бұрын

History would hint at "yes", but we'll see what they do... 🤷🏼‍♂️

I still have the first gen savage flux upgraded to a flux lx.

I'm assuming that the shocks can be updated?

@bingcringing

2 жыл бұрын

Correct

@dominic9279

2 жыл бұрын

@@bingcringing it's such a good exciting looking truck. I'd sit it on my lap and fondle it for hours lmao. But only after the upgraded shocks

Sehr schöner Überblick. Schade dass hpi in Deutschland nicht so verbreitet ist.

Send it to me when you're done Vas! You pay shipping ofc 😉😂

Honestly I think with the servo, wheels and tyres always being so cheap hip know people will most likely change to one that suit the driver. A servo choice is very personal and can depend on radio gear used on how it performs. Awesome truck, did they sort the hinge pin problem? 😎🤙

@AussieRCPlayground

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the hinge pin issue has been addressed. 🙂

Will we see new videos of the Savage XS? ☺

@AussieRCPlayground

2 жыл бұрын

We may just. 😉

I wonder why HPI is still shipping out the old TF41 with these and the new radio with the Vorzas?

@AussieRCPlayground

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure there's a logical reason, I just don't know what it is... 🤷🏼‍♂️

@slick2500

2 жыл бұрын

@@AussieRCPlayground I wonder if they are just trying to get rid of the old stock 🤔

I think that a center diff is optional on that truck... Does not come with one

the king is the nitro one lol

I bought HPI center diff for my V2 Savage X, tuning now, I need tire recommendations, for on and off road, added hobbywing max 8g2 and I LOVE it.

@mvtepixels

2 жыл бұрын

The Backflip Lp tires are a good option

@mikeblankumsee4668

2 жыл бұрын

Please let me know what you think in terms of differential oils, and when are you gonna show me them wench skills... specifically for the Savage

@mikeblankumsee4668

2 жыл бұрын

@@mvtepixels Are they belted? And I would have to go 8s size, they so small on video...(I have not seen any Arrma stuff in person

@mvtepixels

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeblankumsee4668 The backflip LP's are 77x154mm (basically the same diameter has the hpi ones), and 290g each, non-belted, they balloon a bit, but way less than the hpi ones, it's a light tire, meaning you have less unsprung mass + less wear on the drive train, and a more aggressive and responsive truck, they handle 6s way better than the hpi ones, but those tires will only work if you keep your savage light, my savage XL is 5.8 kg... if you don't want any ballooning you need to go with prolines or louise tires. For diffs i like 50k front and rear, 500k center. For now i don't have time to do wrenching videos, but you can see it running on my channel

@mikeblankumsee4668

2 жыл бұрын

@@mvtepixels I really like the stock rim, thoughts on mounting a different tire onto the stock wheel??

The king being back would be HPI making the Baja 5b and 5t again

Most of the big names will cheap out on servo's, it's like the done thing

Not bad,but,to expensive,you get kraton 6s or 8s roller for this price

The dog bones up front is a fail, like why? They’re going to bind and break.

Hopefully HPI update that sooner rather than later…lol - they surely have had the feedback by now the servo was also crap on the new savage but it wasn’t changed for the XL. As if HPI will update….

@AussieRCPlayground

2 жыл бұрын

These things take time... I know from working with ARRMA all those years that by the time an amendment needs to be done, it's usually already too late. We are seeing this truck now, but it's probably been in development for 18 months and even with my feedback, it will take several months to find a suitable servo, test and implement it into the production line. And that's not taking into account the crazy logistics that everyone is dealing with right now. So we may not see a servo update until the next version of this truck.

Electric or Nitro ? What do you think Guys ?

if those are the knock off deans, I'd agree with you and they probably are. but true W.S. Deans connectors are just as good as any other connector on the market had a Gorrillamaxx chassied electric converted Revo (long before there was an E Revo and a gorillamaxx Emax, both were run on 6s power and used Deans connectors exclusively. the revo had a Mamba max (the v1 with a unofficial 6s capability) and the Neu 1515 2.5d (1600KV), Emaxx had a Quark 120 car esc with a Fegaio (The chinese 2 pole motors of the time) 10XL (I think about 1600 KV as well). both were capable of pulling 100 amps sustained (Eagletree verified) on deans with 0 issues. Now on higher s lipos (8=) I'd go with something bigger but up to 6s, I'd have no issue trusting a genuine W. S. Deans connector despite the Claimed 60 amp rating

@AussieRCPlayground

2 жыл бұрын

Despite your good experience with DEANS, I will never use them again. Whether they were real or fake, I had too many get too hot to touch, some de-soldered from the wires and had a couple weld themselves together during use on 6S. I used DEANS for over 10 years and would swear by them for the longest time, but once these big & powerful cars came along, it was all over for the D plugs. Originally designed to connect speaker wire, DEANS was never meant to handle the amp draw these power systems put out. So I switched my 1/10 to XT60 and anything bigger got upgraded to XT150 plugs. Haven't had a single issue since. Temps went down across the board on the electrics, got better throttle response, longer run times and increased top speed. I'd still back DEANS up to 3S, maybe even 4S if it's not a crazy power system, but anything above that is just a bottleneck on the system. If they work for you because they're genuine or because of brand or whatever, then great, but I can never recommend them based on the experience I've had with them.

@davidmellish3295

2 жыл бұрын

I think most companies use copies,as opposed to genuine Deans,think a lot call them T connectors and they're the ones that aren't to be trusted past 4s max. Companies like Wltoys use them and for their really cheap cars you know they ain't proper Deans . Obviously these are a lot more but I was told that they still don't use the genuine Deans. I agree with you that the genuine article is fine,I think most people don't trust em cause they've only used the copies. In fact most people don't even use em they just switch straight away

@crazylarryjr

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidmellish3295, That's my point, I've never ever used anything outside of a W. S. Deans, straight out of a Deans wrapper. I even jerked off the Spektrum plug and put deans on my Big Rock. Now admittedly the Ovonic batteries use a T plug and i can't verify if it's true deans, but they have given me no trouble in 3s and 1/10 scale MT bashing. I do have the plugs to replace them if they ever do give me issues

🔥🔥🔥👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

10kg servo too small? Cen reeper (9kg) hold my beer!! Lmaoo!

@AussieRCPlayground

2 жыл бұрын

😆🍻

No monatization Vas?

@AussieRCPlayground

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely monetized. 😉

@Senninha1960

2 жыл бұрын

@@AussieRCPlayground ok, thought I would let u know as I got no ads? 👍🏼

@AussieRCPlayground

2 жыл бұрын

I get that too from some channels I watch, it's like the ads take a break. LoL. Pretty sure if you try to watch again you'll likely get ads.

i think those tires are too small

Savij

HPI used to be at the top of their game with durability and most of their kits used to be Made in Japan at one point. Then compromises started happening and they shifted to Taiwan (Still ok, although not acceptable to me). Apparently, under the third ownership they've shifted the production further to China! Now that's downright cheap and it shows clearly in all their current kits. The cheap feeling plastics, anodizing and even the durability sucks for what it is. But on the other hand, their prices are higher than the competition for some reason. It would be really stupid to buy a Chinese made low quality truck with durability issues and lack of parts support right now. Yes, if they decide to produce their kits in Europe and Japan at this price with better quality, I'm game!

You might consider the Cen Reeper truck it has the same style of chassis ? I really think the Reeper is a lot better and stronger !!!!!!!! This HPI savage flux is way over priced for what you get !!!!!!!!!!!!

Wonder if the shock towers still get stress bends, if the chassis plates still snap/shear, and if the XL axles still shear apart at the ends where they taper down. Had a savage years ago, made it an XL, was always problems.

These are cool but way over priced. And then you have to buy parts when it breaks or upgrade to stop it breaking. Just don't understand why they are such a premium price for a rig that seems to be flawed.

Still no wheelie bar. 🤦🏻‍♂️

@billzkustomz

2 жыл бұрын

Do they need to be bought by horizon for changes to be made?

Hello my friend first time watching your video, and iam huge rc guy I have about 35 or so trucks and cars and watch a ton of rc videos, sorry to say dude you spent 5 minutes talking about the body my God I was pulling my hair out, sorry a little loving criticism my friend you explain way to much info, oh man it was very hard to watch your 20 min video was to much talking. Love you my friend I would do a little info and the rest driving the vehicle around. I watch the whole video and dude you don't even drive it. I wish you the best thanks your friendly neighborhood Doorman william from NYC forgettaboutit 👊 😀

@AussieRCPlayground

2 жыл бұрын

2 things; first, the video is titled "unboxing", so why you were expecting to see a driving video is beyond me. Secondly, my unboxing videos are detailed, it's what sets me apart from other channels that pay little attention to the features of the RCs they're showing. Driving videos will come soon, so you'll see the truck driving then. Thanks for checking the video.

@williamthedoorman9610

2 жыл бұрын

@@AussieRCPlayground thanks for responding to my review I understand and your right it is title unboxing, I just wanted to that savage XL rip , but like you said it's your style of unboxing and showing the features, I get it, thanks your friendly neighborhood Doorman william from NYC forgettaboutit 👊 😀

Body will be screwed after 2 hours of driving

@AussieRCPlayground

Жыл бұрын

Yup, that's standard with any RC. 🙂

why is this so expensive.. with that price u get 1/5 cars full extra.

@AussieRCPlayground

2 жыл бұрын

Really? Interesting math you got there... This truck retails here for $1150, the DBXL-E is $1950, the Losi 5ive-T is $2300-ish... So how is a 1/5 scale cheaper? 🤔

@FortycadeConcept

2 жыл бұрын

@@AussieRCPlayground You are right about those cars, but i had in mind the 1/5 Kraton and 1/5 Outcast. Anyways just my opinion ;) Love your videos :)

The body detail is awful.

I’m excited to hear your opinions cuz I’ve been hearing the new savages are pieces of shit both nitro and electric.

That looks like a 3 year old's scribble of a truck.