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Savage Central Site upgrades.

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by Squid » Sat May 28, 2016 10:45 am » in Announcements

Oarie has been burning the midnight oil getting an update done to the site. We apparently lost a few posts including the one announcing the updates...

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Savage FAQ's FAQ: How do I post a FAQ?

Last post by oarie « Sun Mar 09, 2003 2:56 pm

by oarie » Sun Mar 09, 2003 2:56 pm

Replies have been turned off in this forum so maintain organization of the Frequently Asked Questions. If you have questions of your own regarding a...

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Sun Mar 09, 2003 2:56 pm
Dog Bone Torture Test Results

Last post by cgabs « Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:42 pm
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by SV250 » Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:58 pm
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I locked each bone in the vice and increased torque until they snapped. All were locked into the vice by the end and twisted at the other end. All...
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Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:42 pm
Official Abbreviation Cheat Sheet

Last post by SavageGoZoom « Sun Dec 24, 2006 1:54 pm
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by SavageGoZoom » Sun Nov 13, 2005 1:45 am

RC TERMS

645 = Hitec Servo
94357 = Airtronics servo 200/.10
34358 = Airtronics servo 200/.10 w/ heat sink
ALU = aluminum
ARO = after run oil...

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Last post by SavageGoZoom
Sun Dec 24, 2006 1:54 pm
Savage X parts compatibility

Last post by sfgascott « Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:14 pm

by sfgascott » Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:14 pm

Copied from HPI's site...

Savage X parts that will fit on past Savage trucks:

Nylon Roll Hoop (more durable)

Nylon Rollcage (engine protection)...

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Last post by sfgascott
Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:14 pm
supercharger?

Last post by decap « Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:23 pm
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by decap » Sun Mar 26, 2006 6:59 pm

I googled up superchargers for a savy and i was wondering if anyone owns one and if it worth getting

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Last post by decap
Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:23 pm
how to dye article

Last post by Squid « Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:54 pm
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by CRSMP5 » Wed May 07, 2003 1:31 pm

ITEMS needed

Glad Ware containers, 3.99$ for 3 of them, size=13 cups/104oz/3.07L

This is big enough for 4 stock wheels or 2 big Joes at a...

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Last post by Squid
Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:54 pm
what tire is better?

Last post by Squid « Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:52 pm
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by CRSMP5 » Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:22 am

this info is from a different thread int eh forum.. it needs to be located on a easy to find spot so here it goes..

the LIST...

F= stock tires,...

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Last post by Squid
Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:52 pm
A few handy simple formulas.

Last post by Unforgiven « Fri Mar 25, 2005 6:03 pm

by Unforgiven » Fri Mar 25, 2005 6:03 pm

Hey all, just thought I would share a few simple formulas with everyone that should make it a little easier to figure out gear ratios and get a rough...

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Fri Mar 25, 2005 6:03 pm
k4.6 HINTS important info

Last post by CRSMP5 « Sun Mar 06, 2005 8:34 pm
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by CRSMP5 » Sat Feb 12, 2005 11:46 pm

today i finished break in, and went to set up the tune.. i have been using a throw away the temp gun, follow the smoke method ever since i got into...

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Last post by CRSMP5
Sun Mar 06, 2005 8:34 pm
Ways to Mount LST Shocks

Last post by navydocsavage « Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:06 pm
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by iCow » Sat Nov 27, 2004 4:26 pm

Well i couldn't wait so i did a rough fitting of the LST shocks on my racer... I'm considering just making the racer into a sprint/Baja truck......

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Last post by navydocsavage
Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:06 pm
original truckzilla .46 engine

Last post by ellabbs « Sat Jan 22, 2005 2:42 pm

by ellabbs » Sat Jan 22, 2005 2:42 pm

the early engines supplied for the zilla, the .46 engines are renowned for the main bearing in the crakcase`s collapsing, mine did,on two engines,...

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Last post by ellabbs
Sat Jan 22, 2005 2:42 pm
What engines does roto start fit??

Last post by CRSMP5 « Wed Jan 19, 2005 9:27 am
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by CRSMP5 » Fri Apr 02, 2004 5:10 pm

we will start of with direct replacement no mod needed engines

HPI 21bb, s-25

Ofna Force 25, 26

requires a shim to work (ill track down this...

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Last post by CRSMP5
Wed Jan 19, 2005 9:27 am
Posting 101 as posted by Squid elsewhere

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by CRSMP5 » Wed Jan 05, 2005 9:33 pm

I saw this a while ago, can't remember if it was on here or not, but saw it again on annother site that I frequent. Thought I'd share it, and it's...

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Last post by CRSMP5
Wed Jan 05, 2005 9:33 pm
WHY does my 1 way bearing slip?

Last post by CRSMP5 « Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:57 pm

by CRSMP5 » Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:57 pm

ok, this thread is needed and should have been done long ago..

1st there are 2 different engine types, engines with internal 1 way bearings and...

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Last post by CRSMP5
Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:57 pm
SG shaft or Standard shaft engine answers here

Last post by tbill « Sat Mar 13, 2004 7:57 am

by tbill » Sat Mar 13, 2004 7:57 am

many questions have been asked about what style crank is needed, the answer is either one will work.

here are what the two look like,

STANDARD...

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Last post by tbill
Sat Mar 13, 2004 7:57 am
What's the best pipe for my Savage?

Last post by sfgascott « Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:26 pm

by sfgascott » Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:26 pm

This question gets asked alot. There are a lot of good pipes out there, and to be honest, almost all of them are better than the stock plastic pipe....

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Last post by sfgascott
Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:26 pm
Roto-Start spins, engine doesn't.

Last post by sfgascott « Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:07 pm

by sfgascott » Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:07 pm

If you have a Roto-Start fitted onto your Savage, you may run into this one. If you try to start the engine when it's flooded, you will risk breaking...

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Last post by sfgascott
Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:07 pm
Front or Rear wheel drive only?

Last post by sfgascott « Fri Mar 12, 2004 7:53 pm

by sfgascott » Fri Mar 12, 2004 7:53 pm

There are several reasons why you may experience power only getting to either the front or the rear wheels. Here are some things to check:

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Last post by sfgascott
Fri Mar 12, 2004 7:53 pm
How do I fill my header tank?

Last post by sfgascott « Sat Feb 14, 2004 9:28 pm

by sfgascott » Sat Feb 14, 2004 9:28 pm

1. Remove hose B from nipple B and set aside.

2. Pull hose A from nipple A and place onto nipple B .

3. Fill the main tank with fuel.

4....

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Last post by sfgascott
Sat Feb 14, 2004 9:28 pm
Clutch Bell & Spur GEARING CHART

Last post by SeeJeepGo « Mon Dec 15, 2003 1:00 pm

by SeeJeepGo » Mon Dec 15, 2003 1:00 pm

There are tons of posts about what gearing is better and what makes the difference, clutch vs. spur, etc. I put this chart together to see the...

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Last post by SeeJeepGo
Mon Dec 15, 2003 1:00 pm
RTR Savage .25

Last post by Soniq7 « Wed Nov 12, 2003 8:34 pm
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by Noreaga » Wed Aug 27, 2003 5:24 am
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New fuel tank that is primerless, an get this...The fuel pick up has been moved to the rear of the tank...YEAH BOI!!! Comes with roto-start, new...
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Last post by Soniq7
Wed Nov 12, 2003 8:34 pm
How to reset NS-25 carb to factory specs.

Last post by cduna « Thu Nov 06, 2003 10:02 pm
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by CRSMP5 » Thu Oct 16, 2003 10:08 pm

from HPI's forum

First, set the Idle Adjustment Screw so that the gap is around 2mm. This adjustment is like a doorstop, it prevents the carb from...

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Last post by cduna
Thu Nov 06, 2003 10:02 pm
Savage SS

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by mrbrochanic » Wed Jul 09, 2003 10:02 pm
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dont know if you guys seen this -

CRS edit....

One of the biggest requests we have received has been for a kit version of our popular Savage...
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Last post by savgbashr
Mon Oct 13, 2003 1:04 am
buying a used Savage

Last post by jasonputi « Thu Jul 31, 2003 11:00 pm
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by Savaged » Tue Jul 08, 2003 12:07 am

Opening the box of a spanking brank new Savage can be he greatest feeling in the world. The body is absolutely shiny, shock springs are glowing...

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Last post by jasonputi
Thu Jul 31, 2003 11:00 pm
large number shock oil wt??

Last post by CRSMP5 « Fri May 16, 2003 8:13 pm

by CRSMP5 » Fri May 16, 2003 8:13 pm

i keep seeing this pop up here and there asking abt the 100wt oil.. so here is the chart on it..

100wt is not a typo, it's just on a different...

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Last post by CRSMP5
Fri May 16, 2003 8:13 pm
Glow Plug Info

Last post by CRSMP5 « Tue May 06, 2003 6:35 pm

by CRSMP5 » Tue May 06, 2003 6:35 pm

This was submitted in the forum else where...

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Last post by CRSMP5
Tue May 06, 2003 6:35 pm
Gear Mesh Instructions

Last post by CRSMP5 « Thu May 01, 2003 9:43 pm

by CRSMP5 » Thu May 01, 2003 9:43 pm

How can I get correct gear mesh?

The easiest way to learn that you have the correct gear mesh is to use a piece of paper and fit it between the...

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Last post by CRSMP5
Thu May 01, 2003 9:43 pm
roto start on a C5/8-port

Last post by oarie « Wed Apr 23, 2003 10:52 pm
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by CRSMP5 » Wed Apr 23, 2003 10:18 pm

from article...

Posted by DaFlyingFrenchman

i felt this needed its own post i keep seeing people ask about roto start on 8 ports and all, took...

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Last post by oarie
Wed Apr 23, 2003 10:52 pm
What should I do to my Savage when I first open the box?

Last post by oarie « Fri Apr 04, 2003 11:43 pm
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by oarie » Tue Feb 25, 2003 1:31 pm

Quite simply, read the enclosed documentation. Pay close attention to the engine break-in procedure and be sure to follow it precisely. Most people...

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Last post by oarie
Fri Apr 04, 2003 11:43 pm
What radio frequencies are available with the Savage?

Last post by oarie « Fri Mar 14, 2003 5:15 pm

by oarie » Fri Mar 14, 2003 5:15 pm

The Savage TX/RX operates on the 27mHz AM band, frequencies 1 through 6.

#1 Brown 26.995

#2 Red 27.045

#3 Orange 27.095

#4 Yellow 27.145

#5...

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Last post by oarie
Fri Mar 14, 2003 5:15 pm
How do you adjust the slipper clutch?

Last post by oarie « Mon Mar 10, 2003 2:42 am

by oarie » Mon Mar 10, 2003 2:42 am

The proper way to adjust the slipper clutch is to tighten the nut down all the way and then back it out 1/2 turn. If the slipper clutch slips too...

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Last post by oarie
Mon Mar 10, 2003 2:42 am
How do I reset the carburetor to factory? (Savage 21)

Last post by oarie « Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:36 am

by oarie » Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:36 am

Since the 21BB engine has a 3 needle carb, you have to be a little careful that the low and mid speed needles don't hit each other when adjusting the...

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Last post by oarie
Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:36 am
Why aren't there bladders in the stock shocks?

Last post by oarie « Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:33 am

by oarie » Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:33 am

Shock bladders are only effective on short stroke on-road shocks. None of the 1/10th scale trucks use bladders because the amount of volume that is...

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Last post by oarie
Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:33 am
Should I use grease on the inside the center transmission?

Last post by oarie « Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:28 am

by oarie » Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:28 am

The center transmission is designed fo run without grease. Most of the gears in the center transmission are nylon on metal and do not require...

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Last post by oarie
Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:28 am
Why can't I remove the silver wheel nuts?

Last post by oarie « Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:19 am

by oarie » Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:19 am

The silver wheel nuts are counter threaded to prevent them from falling off while driving. To remove these nuts you must loosen them by turning...

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Last post by oarie
Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:19 am
How can I adjust the ride height?

Last post by oarie « Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:14 am

by oarie » Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:14 am

Ride height can be adjusted by changing the spring clips to a thicker or thinner one. Any spring clips that will fit T-Maxx or Losi shocks will fit...

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Last post by oarie
Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:14 am
What can be done to help prevent the wheels from stripping?

Last post by oarie « Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:08 am

by oarie » Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:08 am

Make sure the wheel nuts are kept tight. The nylon lock in the nut can wear out from being removed and replaced several times. If the nuts loosen...

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Last post by oarie
Sun Mar 09, 2003 3:08 am
How do I remove the transmission?

Last post by oarie « Sun Mar 09, 2003 2:43 am

by oarie » Sun Mar 09, 2003 2:43 am

From HPIs website:

1. Remove the six screws that hold on the #86129 handle.

2. Unscrew the #2 and #3 shocks on the left side of truck .

3....

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Last post by oarie
Sun Mar 09, 2003 2:43 am
What type of glue should I use to glue the tires?

Last post by oarie « Sun Mar 09, 2003 2:36 am

by oarie » Sun Mar 09, 2003 2:36 am

When gluing the tires to the wheels, use a fast drying thin CA hobby glue. Check to make suer that your tires are properly glued before or after each...

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Last post by oarie
Sun Mar 09, 2003 2:36 am
What weight Shock oil should I use?

Last post by 32Ford « Tue Feb 25, 2003 8:12 pm

by 32Ford » Tue Feb 25, 2003 8:12 pm

I personally run 30w in the Front and 35w in the Rear and I use Associated brand silicon shock oil. The stock oil is equivilent to 10w and doesn't...

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Last post by 32Ford
Tue Feb 25, 2003 8:12 pm
Will Terra Crusher Wheels fit the Savage?

Last post by 32Ford « Tue Feb 25, 2003 8:10 pm

by 32Ford » Tue Feb 25, 2003 8:10 pm

Yes.......Terra Crusher wheels are a direct replacement for the Savage. The down side to TC tires is they are quite a bit heavyer than stock. The...

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Last post by 32Ford
Tue Feb 25, 2003 8:10 pm
Will T-Maxx Tires fit the Savage?

Last post by 32Ford « Tue Feb 25, 2003 8:09 pm

by 32Ford » Tue Feb 25, 2003 8:09 pm

Yes T-Maxx tires and wheels are a direct replacement for the Savage. The T-Maxx tires are slightly smaller than the Savage's though. The only real...

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Last post by 32Ford
Tue Feb 25, 2003 8:09 pm
What's the best glow plug to run?

Last post by 32Ford « Tue Feb 25, 2003 8:08 pm

by 32Ford » Tue Feb 25, 2003 8:08 pm

I personally use the McCoy MC-59 in cooler weather, say below 60degrees and the MC-8 during summer moths. The MC-8 is about the same heat range as...

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Last post by 32Ford
Tue Feb 25, 2003 8:08 pm
What is the best after-run oil to use?

Last post by oarie « Tue Feb 25, 2003 1:30 pm

by oarie » Tue Feb 25, 2003 1:30 pm

Marvel Mystery Oil makes for a very good after-run oil. It is very inexpensive in comparison with produtcs marketed for use as R/C engine after run...

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Last post by oarie
Tue Feb 25, 2003 1:30 pm
Which pin do I LokTite on the 2 speed clutch?

Last post by oarie « Tue Feb 25, 2003 1:29 pm

by oarie » Tue Feb 25, 2003 1:29 pm

The pin that is centered on the shaft gets the LokTite. The pin that is offset from center is used to adjust the shift point.

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Tue Feb 25, 2003 1:29 pm

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