HPI Savage & RC Cars
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The HPI Savage X SS is one of the few build-it-yourself monster truck kits on the market, aimed at R/C enthusiasts who enjoy the process of building and customizing their truck. Standard equipment includes the powerful K4.6 engine with pullstarter, along with an exciting list of new features and updates that make the HPI Savage X SS capable of handling the toughest beating you can throw at it.
Super powerful Nitro Star K4.6 engine pumps out 2.9 horsepower from .28 cubic inches for a top speed of 44 mph and enough power to do wheelies on command! An anodized billet aluminum head keeps it cool during extreme off-road driving, and standard features include true ABC construction using a long-life chromed sleeve, an 8.5mm composite carburetor for high performance and improved high temperature tuning, and a pullstarter for easy starting. The engine is mated to a high performance polished tuned pipe and high flow tube header to help maximize power output.
The entire drivetrain is equipped to handle the K4.6 power. Cast alloy differential cups with steel pin guides are now standard on the front and rear of the truck, delivering unmatched durability and extending the standard maintenance interval of the diffs. All of the internal diff gears are now shimmed for precise mesh, and HPI even shim the outdrive bearings and input shafts for extra precision. Heavy duty diff shafts, cup joints, drive shafts and dogbones are used for maximum strength and durability. And, a hardened steel spur gear with a matching ventilated “racing” clutchbell have been added for the ultimate in drivetrain strength, right out of the box.
To help handle the extra power and speed, HPI beefed up the already legendary toughness of the HPI Savage chassis. The aluminum TVP chassis plates have extra strength in critical areas, and the motor plate is now thicker, using 2.5mm 7075 aircraft quality alloy. The engine mount now has an adjustable nose support for the engine, designed to prevent the engine from moving during hard landings or crashes. Even the nylon skid plates and bumpers have been modified for extra durability to securely hold the suspension pins and extra sealing has been added to prevent dirt from getting into the differentials. To beef up the braking, dual stainless steel disc brake kit comes standard, featuring two vented stainless discs and a machined steel brake hub. An adjustable cam-type servo saver delivers quick steering response and added servo protection.
High grip Dirt Bonz tires are 40% lighter than standard HPI Savage tires for tenacious off-road grip and quicker acceleration. Chrome Warlock wheels are standard, mounted on proven-tough 17mm cast alloy hex hubs and new steel nylock wheel screws with serrated fins that prevent the wheel nuts from vibrating off. And the great “X” features are there too… easy diff access, improved radio box, low CG chassis, nylon roll hoop, engine protection cage, adjustable turnbuckles, adjustable shock position, easy access transmission, and a dual stage air filter.
As with past SS kits, the HPI Savage X SS does not include electronics, so owners can customize their Savage exactly how they want it. A clear and trimmed body with pre-cut decals is included so you can do your own custom paint job.
Step up to the speed, power and durability of a HPI Savage X SS 4.6!
HPI SAVAGE X SS LIST OF FEATURES:
High Performance Polished Tuned Pipe
Dual chamber design for higher top speed and wide power band.
Dirt Bonz Tires
40% lighter than the GT Truck Tires for more speed, soft and sticky S-compound rubber for high traction on dirt surfaces.
Front and Rear Skidplate Bumpers
Realistic skidplate bumpers made of high impact nylon look great and minimize crash damage.
Cam Type Servo Saver
Adjustable design allows precise tuning for optimal steering response and extra servo gear protection.
Dual Disc Brake
Stainless steel, drilled disc brakes provide serious stopping power, enough to do “brakies” on command.
4-Gear Differentials
For increased drivetrain durability as well as extended time between maintenance.
Heavy Duty Diff Shafts and Cup Joints
Hardened for extra strength and to lengthen the time between re-builds.
Heavy Duty Dogbones
A powerful engine requires a heavy duty drivetrain for durability. HPI has you covered with heavy duty dogbones, diff shafts and cup joints.
2 Speed Transmission
Adjustable 2 speed transmission with heavy-duty metal internal gears for durability, bottom end punch and high top speed. Adjustable slipper clutch for drivetrain protection.
Adjustable Upper Arms
Turnbuckles allow easy adjustability of the suspension geometry for improved handling and performance.
Easy Maintenance!
Quick access to the front or rear differential by removing six screws.
Redesigned Radio Box
New radio box with extra room for electronics, includes provisions for an external battery level indicator and an optional charging jack. Easy-to-use design eliminates the need for clips.
Easier To Work On!
The center gearbox can be accessed without removing the chassis plates. Just remove six screws and the top case lifts off for quick and easy transmission maintenance.
Low CG TVP chassis
The new chassis design lowers the center of gravity for stable handling and faster lap times.
Lightweight suspension arms
New lightweight suspension arms deliver quick suspension response and reduce overall truck weight.
More Adjustability
Adjustable turnbuckles allow you to make quick and easy suspension adjustments. New shock towers have three different shock mounting positions for a variety of suspension setups.
Chrome Warlock wheels with tough 17mm hex hubs
Large 17mm metal alloy hex hubs hold the wheels securely and prevent stripping.
Fully Compatible
Compatible with most existing Savage (21, 25, SS) option parts
NEVER BEFORE SEEN ON A SAVAGE:
The HPI Savage X 4.6 RTR is the fastest and strongest ready-to-run Savage… EVER! That’s right, HPI raised the bar by adding a massive F4.6 engine to the Savage and beefed up the chassis and drivetrain to handle the power. The result is a truck that has enough Big Block power to do wheely on command with a scorching top speed of more than 45 MPH. A huge list of performance and durability upgrades come standard in the RTR Savage X 4.6, so you know that you’ve got a truck that can handle extreme off-road driving.
The Alloy Diff Cases prevent damage to the internal diff gears, even with the power of a Big Block engine. The result is more driving and less maintenance!
New Dual Disk Brakes are vented and made from heat-resistant fiber material to give you more stopping power!
HPI Savage X 4.6 Speed
The new F4.6 powerplant is designed for one thing and one thing only – huge amounts of horsepower! Nearly 3hp, in fact! Enough horsepower to get the Savage X 4.6 up to 45mph (73kph)! And Big Block TORQUE is always on tap, just pull the throttle and you’ll know you’re not driving a small block. You want speed? You want torque? You’ve got it!
The F4.6 engine is a new HPI high-power unit with the proven HPI Nitro Star reliability, featuring 2.9hp from its .28 cubic inch displacement! A purple anodized machined aluminum cooling head keeps the engine cool. Rough off-road terrain and extreme stunts are not a problem with this engine! The F4.6 features true ABC construction (Aluminum piston, Chrome-plated Brass sleeve), 8 port tuning, a 7.5mm composite carburetor, heavy duty triple shoe clutch, plus an updated Roto Start 2 electronic starting system for easy starting. A dual-stage air filter protects the F4.6 from dust and dirt kicked up by the 4WD action!
The F4.6 engine is so fast, in fact, that HPI designers made significant improvements to the chassis, gear cases and other parts of the truck to beef it up so it could handle the extra power! The F4.6 engine pumps out nearly 3 horsepower and sits on an improved engine mount and thicker engine plate to give you more durability and endurance, especially when you’re landing massive jumps!
Drivetrain
HPI designers wanted to make sure the Savage X 4.6 drivetrain could handle the extra power of the Nitro Star F4.6. The Savage drivetrain features a permanent 4WD system and spins on rubber-sealed ball bearings, plus it features an adjustable 2 speed transmission. To add extra strength, aluminum alloy diff cases are now standard on the front and rear differentials, pre-installed and shimmed to extend the maintenance interval of the HPI 4-gear differential. The 17T clutch bell has been modified so it engages the spur gear with extra consistency. A steel spacer is used on the clutch bell, which provides more durability than the brass spacer. The adjustable slipper clutch features a slipper pad made from a more durable material, so there’s less maintenance and more driving!
Go where your friends fear to tread!
When normal 4WD can’t cut it, when delicate racing parts fail, or when the terrain is simply too terrifying to race on, that’s when the big-block 1/8 scale Savage X series of trucks is in its element! Engineered for the most brutal of environments and built for durability in the most extreme terrain, the Savage X 4.6 is the ultimate ‘basher’ monster truck!
Fat, chunky treads on each wheel grip any type of terrain, whether wet or dry, mud or tarmac. The full-time 4WD transmission pulls the truck over and through anything in its path. Eight long coil-over shocks absorb huge drops and help give extra traction on rough surfaces. Combine all this with the monster horsepower of the new 2.9hp F4.6 engine, and you get the roughest, toughest truck around!
With all of this power and durability, the jumping ability of the Savage X 4.6 is unsurpassed by any other monster truck. With a top speed of over 45 MPH, hitting a ramp with something this size must be seen to be believed! Back flips, forward flips, double back flips and more stunts are easy with this much power and control! Landing the truck is easy, too: big shocks absorb the landings and tough suspension parts take the abuse of jumping with ease.
THE BEST OPTION PART SUPPORT IN THE MARKET!!
In addition to personal and friendly advice from tuners, racers and shop staff, a huge range of options are available from HPI and a massive assortment of other aftermarket manufacturers! Choose from anodized aluminum parts in a rainbow of colors, pure racing options like lowered chassis plates, big horsepower upgrades like giant engines, durability options to handle that extra power, functional add-ons like HPI’s illuminated battery level indicator, plus pure ‘bling’ bolt-ons like sweet custom chrome wheels and funky treaded tires to aluminum suspension arms.
Now Available In Blue Or Red Paint Jobs
With the RTR Savage X 4.6 you get your choice of a pre-painted red or blue GT-2 body, completely trimmed, decaled and mounted for the ultimate in ease. The intricate paint designs have metallic silver and graphite trim, 3-D shadows, and a race-inspired layout for concours quality appearance. And you can always customize your truck with any of the clear or pre-painted polycarbonate body shells from the huge assortment of HPI bodies and other manufacturers as well!
The HPI Savage. The most popular. The most support. The most options. The most fun!
Head to any track in the country, and it’s easy to see the HPI Savage is the most popular monster truck around. With unrivalled backing in the form of knowledgeable shop staff, fanatical owners, outstanding online support, plus a huge racing scene, the Savage is not only the most popular big-block monster truck around, it’s the best supported!
Custom HPI Savage X SS – camo paint
Posted: 27th August 2010 by syawedis in HPI Savage, HPI Savage PicturesHere is a couple pics of my custom HPI Savage X SS with camo paint job.
HPI Savage Flux – BIG AIR jumping and bashing
Posted: 27th August 2010 by syawedis in HPI Savage, HPI Savage VideosHPI Savage Flux – BIG AIR jumping and bashing
HPI Savage X SS Vs Tamiya Terra Crusher
Posted: 26th August 2010 by admin in HPI Savage, R/C Trucks & Cars
What Nitro Remote Controlled Monster Truck is the best one to get? HPI Savage X SS or Tamiya Terra Crusher?
The Tamiya Terra Crusher comes with battery starter unit to start the nitro engine and comes standard with a 2 speed transmission with a reverse capability.
The HPI Savage 21 does not have the battery starter unit, and uses a pull-start mechanism. It also does not come with a reverse module, but you can buy both the reverse module and the battery starter unit as optional upgrade parts.
The HPI Savage 21 does have its advantages over the Tamiya Terra Crusher. It has a slightly larger and more powerful more that should make it run faster than the Terra Crusher. The dual chamber tuned pipe will also add horsepower.
What it comes down to is your personal preference. Both nitro monster trucks are similarly priced. The HPI Savage is packaged as faster out of the box, while the Tamiya Crusher is packaged as more fun out of the box (because of the reverse module).
I would buy the HPI Savage X SS, but that is only my opinion! Both are incredible R/C Monster trucks.
The bottom line is: You will have a lot of fun and you get high tech equipment at an affordable price. Buy one now. Better yet buy both!
Check out the new addition to the Savage line-up! The Savage XL is the extra-large, extra-tough and extra-powerful big brother to the Savage X monster truck. For improved stability and handling, the Savage XL has a 55mm longer wheelbase and a 25mm wider track. With a longer wheelbase, wider stance and huge 5.9cc (.36 cubic inch) engine, the Savage XL is ready to rock and roll right out of the box. The HPI design team added strategically strengthened hop-up parts to tame the massive K5.9 power for unmatched durability. The Savage XL soaks up the rough stuff with ease because it’s the biggest, toughest, and most powerful Savage ever!
HPI Savage Suspension Conversion Set
Posted: 22nd August 2010 by admin in HPI Savage, HPI Savage Parts
HPI Savage Suspension Conversion Set fits all Savage trucks and includes new Aluminum Upper Arm Braces, Aluminum Knuckles, Aluminum Knuckle Carriers, Aluminum Rear Spindles Carries, Adjustable Upper Arm Set, thread lock, screws, wrench and complete installation instructions.
The conversion set lowers the roll center, improves steering response and provides more suspension tuning options for faster lap times on the race track. With the increase in caster, this gives a more responsive driving input while on the throttle and better turn in capabilities. The machine billet aluminum parts also add strength and durability. All alloy parts are purple for a custom look that matches other HPI factory option parts.
The Aluminum Knuckles and Aluminum Knuckle Carrier add more caster angle for improved handling characteristics. These Aluminum parts increase the strength and durability of the truck.
Aluminum Rear Spindle Carrier is stronger and adds more durability. Built-in toes angle also eliminates the need for the stock toe linkage rod assembly for a simple and clean rear suspension.
Aluminum Upper Arm Brace adjusts the roll cent by changing the location of the inner camber link mounts. This reduces the amount of chassis roll, improving overall on-track performance.
Adjustable Upper Arm Link Set allows you to the tune the front and rear camber angles for the optimum performance.
To extracting every ounce of driving performance from your Savage, we recommend the addition of Nubsz Conversion Set with 17mm UV Joints along with the Savage Low CG Racing Chassis Set in addition to this Suspension Conversion Set. This is the ultimate set of modifications to drastically change the Savages’ driving characteristics and to transform the Savage to an all out race capable machine, while maintaining the trademark Savage “bashability!”
IMPORTANT!
You cannot run this conversion set with four front shocks. Instructions are included for set-up with two front shocks.