HPI savage flux hp vs Traxxas e-revo brushless
#16
Thanks justpassedu, a lot of people have said the e revo is the better racer. At my local hobby store, the savage is $860 and the e revo is $975. If you were deciding on them based on price, which one would you get? The flux is a lot cheaper but the e revo comes with batteries and a charger. I will be bashing mostly, but occasionally I will meet up with my mates to have the odd race or bash.
#17
Tech Adept
Thanks justpassedu, a lot of people have said the e revo is the better racer. At my local hobby store, the savage is $860 and the e revo is $975. If you were deciding on them based on price, which one would you get? The flux is a lot cheaper but the e revo comes with batteries and a charger. I will be bashing mostly, but occasionally I will meet up with my mates to have the odd race or bash.
neither of these trucks are racers, both are bashers. However, the Savage Flux is way stronger and can take more abuse than the Revo, so I would have chosen the flux.
Both are good cars though.
Keep in mind that on the e-revo you WILL break driveshafts, even on 4s...
#19
Tech Adept
#20
Thank you all for your input. Since I am completely new to rc, I have absolutely no intention of any conversions. I might do some upgrades, but that is about as far as I will go. Thanks anyway
#22
Tech Regular
Good luck with whatever you decide to get.
#23
Tech Adept
I'd get a Slash 4X4. Seems to me like it would be cheaper to buy and keep it running and easier to work on than either the Revo or Savage. Probably as tough or tougher than either of them as well. The Slashes I see at my local track get the hell beat out of them and they keep running. About the only thing I've seen break on one is the body.
Good luck with whatever you decide to get.
Good luck with whatever you decide to get.
You will probably get more fun out of the savage, as it is wicked fun, way overpowered motor (just like E-revo) and can handle the power (durability wise)... just more "bang for the buck" IMO...
#24
Thanks justpassedu, a lot of people have said the e revo is the better racer. At my local hobby store, the savage is $860 and the e revo is $975. If you were deciding on them based on price, which one would you get? The flux is a lot cheaper but the e revo comes with batteries and a charger. I will be bashing mostly, but occasionally I will meet up with my mates to have the odd race or bash.
If you want to seriously race, then don't get a savage. But, if you are looking for a good time, and a run anywhere truck.....savage 100%
#25
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Coming from experience, I've had a MERBE & ERBE & now Savage Flux HP & by far the Savage is hands down the best!!! I sold all my Traxxas products & this thing is a beast & takes a hell of a beating w/anything you throw at it. I've only broke one thing on it the last 7-8 months I've had & it was cheap. The ERBE is fast, sure, but going fast w/a Traxxas car is rolling the dice of when you gonna have to replace parts, you better have alot of spare parts on hand. The parts like most Traxxas stuff are cheap as hell & break, ERBE cannot even compare w/the Savage in that department. The Savage isn't really great at cornering and actual racing since it doesn't have a low COG so it'll flip over a little till you get used to using the throttle to slow it down. But make no mistake it hauls ass, I've used 6s on mine & its just too much to really enjoy it, 5s is the sweet spot plus I have other vehicles that I can use the 5s on.
As far as lipo's here are a few that I go with that are good quality & the cells last & all will fit the Savage Flux very well, I took off the battery cover that supposedly "secures" them which they don't at all & get some velcro @ Home Depot/Lowe's & use 2 velcro straps on each side & it works great plus its more flexible in allowing bigger lipos to fit. Never had a battery come out since! G/L w/ur choice bro & you can't go wrong w/a Savage, built to last.
Turnigy's @ Hobby King, shipping isn't the greatest sometimes
Gens Ace & Sky Lipo's from Hobby Partz.com are great, & are usually free shipping everytime I order from them.
As far as lipo's here are a few that I go with that are good quality & the cells last & all will fit the Savage Flux very well, I took off the battery cover that supposedly "secures" them which they don't at all & get some velcro @ Home Depot/Lowe's & use 2 velcro straps on each side & it works great plus its more flexible in allowing bigger lipos to fit. Never had a battery come out since! G/L w/ur choice bro & you can't go wrong w/a Savage, built to last.
Turnigy's @ Hobby King, shipping isn't the greatest sometimes
Gens Ace & Sky Lipo's from Hobby Partz.com are great, & are usually free shipping everytime I order from them.
#26
Tech Adept
Coming from experience, I've had a MERBE & ERBE & now Savage Flux HP & by far the Savage is hands down the best!!! I sold all my Traxxas products & this thing is a beast & takes a hell of a beating w/anything you throw at it. I've only broke one thing on it the last 7-8 months I've had & it was cheap. The ERBE is fast, sure, but going fast w/a Traxxas car is rolling the dice of when you gonna have to replace parts, you better have alot of spare parts on hand. The parts like most Traxxas stuff are cheap as hell & break, ERBE cannot even compare w/the Savage in that department. The Savage isn't really great at cornering and actual racing since it doesn't have a low COG so it'll flip over a little till you get used to using the throttle to slow it down. But make no mistake it hauls ass, I've used 6s on mine & its just too much to really enjoy it, 5s is the sweet spot plus I have other vehicles that I can use the 5s on.
As far as lipo's here are a few that I go with that are good quality & the cells last & all will fit the Savage Flux very well, I took off the battery cover that supposedly "secures" them which they don't at all & get some velcro @ Home Depot/Lowe's & use 2 velcro straps on each side & it works great plus its more flexible in allowing bigger lipos to fit. Never had a battery come out since! G/L w/ur choice bro & you can't go wrong w/a Savage, built to last.
Turnigy's @ Hobby King, shipping isn't the greatest sometimes
Gens Ace & Sky Lipo's from Hobby Partz.com are great, & are usually free shipping everytime I order from them.
As far as lipo's here are a few that I go with that are good quality & the cells last & all will fit the Savage Flux very well, I took off the battery cover that supposedly "secures" them which they don't at all & get some velcro @ Home Depot/Lowe's & use 2 velcro straps on each side & it works great plus its more flexible in allowing bigger lipos to fit. Never had a battery come out since! G/L w/ur choice bro & you can't go wrong w/a Savage, built to last.
Turnigy's @ Hobby King, shipping isn't the greatest sometimes
Gens Ace & Sky Lipo's from Hobby Partz.com are great, & are usually free shipping everytime I order from them.
indeed! couldn't agree more.
Savage Flux = No problems. I've had my savage flux for 14months now, and except from a suspension arm and one bulkhead after bad crashes wintertime, all parts broken is due to normal wear and tear... (bearings, pinion gear and one drive gear)
Go for tha Savage Flux, you won't regret. Even though the Revo handles better out of the box, the Savage Flux is built for durability and can take anything you throw at it
#27
Yea, the flux looks really strong and durable with all its metal parts and stuff. I am slightly put off the e revo due to the plastic body and gears and other parts. Still looking for a good pair of 2s lipos for flux.
#29
I have looked at those batteries but i dont want to have to go to the trouble of soldering deans as it comes with bullet connectors. Looking for a pair of 2s lipos with pre installed deans.
#30
hey guys. I went out in the afternoon and bought the savvy flux. couldn't be happier. thanks for all your help