HPI Savage SS

[Big Al(2)]

I just built a new HPI Savage SS truck. This truck looks awesome. Does anyone else own one of these?? The one thing that I noticed is that you push it backwards....is this normal or did I make a mistake somewhere while building?? Any help will be appreciated!

-Big Al

[TWINSET]

Hey Al

Not sure what you mean, but I got one if you want to compare anything.

With mine, the head is towards the rear of the trck, with the pinion pointing foward, and the radio box is at the front, under the body mounts

Front is on the left of pic

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getuserimage.asp...004140039_2.jpg

[Big Al(2)]

Hey Twinset,

What I mean is I can push the truck forwards with my hands and it will roll but if I try to push the truck backwards, it wont roll...the wheels seem to be locked. Is this normal?? I haven't even run the truck yet.

-Big Al

[Big Al(2)]

Oops...I just read my first post and I forgot to type in some stuff...so i can see why it didn't make sense...haha! Basically, what I am trying to say is will your truck roll backwards if you pushed it with NO brakes applied?? Mine does not and I was just wondering if this is normal.

Thanks!

-Big Al

[neo]

I used to have a savage, and as far as i remeber it didnt roll backwards either. If you have the version with the primer button on the fuel tank be carefull, it can snap off easily if you fluff a jump and do a dodgy landing. Oh and unless you buy a center skid plate, i used tu use duck tape under the chassis from front to back, might not have looked to good but kept all the **** from the gearbox and disk break. just peeled it back when it was time to clean it and replaced it with new stuff when i ran it again.

[oli1983uk(2)]

Hi,

Yeah i have just started to run mine in but i had to stop it as the clutch started to smoke! I also have another one for sale if anyone body is interested in buying it! its still in kit form! mine will not roll backwards either! i think its meant to be like that

[Big Al(2)]

Hey Oli1983uk. Thanks for the info. I still havent run mine yet. Maybe this weekend. How much are ya selling the other kit for??

-Big Al

[oli1983uk(2)]

Hey Big al,

I would like about £300 for the kit, its brand new, box has only been opened to check the bag's.

[poulpit]

Hi Oli,

I have the same problem as you! My slipper was burned (in the center) on my Savage ss. The hex black plate is enter inside of the plastic 49T wheel. So, I have putted one large thrust bearing between the clutch wheels and the pressure spring (in place of hex black plate. Now, it's better. []

Regards,

François.

P.S.: here is mine http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...d=19294&id=1042

[Big Al(2)]

Hey Oli,

Thanks, but that is a bit expensive for over here in the states. Hobbypeople.net has them for $329.00.

Thanks again though!

-Big Al

[oli1983uk(2)]

hi big al,

Yeah i knew that would be a bit much for USA buyers cos thats where i got them from! over here in the uk they r £375 in the shops with the current exchange rate for use dollar to the uk pound we can get them for around £180 from america