Savage X chassis hop-ups

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sjobrien1@gmail.com - 21 Aug 2006 04:12 GMT

I landed a little rough last night and the decorative X under the
engine buckled on one of my TVP's. I was hoping that I could find
replacements that are stronger with the same "lowered CG". Any
suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Steve

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Dre - 21 Aug 2006 04:54 GMT

>I landed a little rough last night and the decorative X under the
> engine buckled on one of my TVP's. I was hoping that I could find
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> Steve

I cant help with your question, but I allways thought that the original
chassis plates looked stronger than the X plates. HPI made the diffs etc
easier to get to but IMHO made the truck weaker.

When I smashed my Savage into a steel pole (allmost at full speed), it bent
both my plates. I replaced them with new ones, but the old ones I kept. I
then put each one between to big bits of steel, and gave them the biggest
smack with the biggest hammer I could find at the time. Result? 2 straight
chassis plates which I've kept as spares...

I'd give the bent one a smack between some smooth but solid bits of steel
for the time being, then maybe look for some titanium ones... Dan??

Cheers Dre

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DanTXD - 21 Aug 2006 14:24 GMT

>>I landed a little rough last night and the decorative X under the
>> engine buckled on one of my TVP's. I was hoping that I could find
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> Cheers Dre

<potters in>

Yea I've heard of the X plates been weaker than the stockers. As far as
lowered go, yup, there are lots and lots available out there, and extended,
and titanium (which you will *not* break). Personally, I lowered the ride
high of my Savage using softer springs and have stock height Hardcore Racing
Titanium TVPs (and Ti rollbar, engine plate, skids etc.... basically I have
a Ti fetish :-) ). If you want lowered CG TVPs again, FLM make them (fast
lane machine) both extended and standard length I beleive, also a guy on
www.savage-central.com called twisted-toys makes some *very* good bits
including lowered CG TVPs for good prices. Also,
http://www.atomrcproducts.com/ have the full FLM range.

For now though, till you replace them, smack it straight with a hammer, it
makes sense :)

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Savage X chassis hop-ups