Savage X 4.6 3-speed and reverse modules?
05-27-2010, 08:29 AM
#1
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Savage X 4.6 3-speed and reverse modules?
Hey,
I love my new Savage X 4.6, but would like more speed and reverse. So it is possible to have the 3-speed module and the reverse module installed? Is there enough room for both of them? is it a good idea? will I have to upgrade anything else? I'm getting a DX3S radio so won't need the mixer for the reverse module.
Any suggestions?
I love my new Savage X 4.6, but would like more speed and reverse. So it is possible to have the 3-speed module and the reverse module installed? Is there enough room for both of them? is it a good idea? will I have to upgrade anything else? I'm getting a DX3S radio so won't need the mixer for the reverse module.
Any suggestions?
05-27-2010, 04:31 PM
#2
I have a Savage X 4.6 with the 3 speed in it, it isn't any bigger than the 2 speed. Shouldn't be any issue with adding the reverse module and the 3 speed if the reverse module fits with 2 speed. I recommend putting a 52T spur gear on with the 3 speed, it is a blast.
05-27-2010, 11:26 PM
#3
i have an xl so mine came with the 3 speed. i installed the reverse module in mine. as uhgg said their both the same size. the reverse module fits inside, but i think you could spend your money wiser on a better hop up as the reverse is not really worth it. i wouldnt do it again...
05-31-2010, 09:41 AM
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05-31-2010, 07:36 PM
#6
i just spend my money and wait my reverses to come.. i abit regert after i read so many bad review. i want to ask if i only reverses slow only... and on full thottle when on forward gear it shall not a issue rite ? that will not kill the gear if i seldom used reverses ? 
06-01-2010, 01:09 AM
#7
I HAVE the reverse, and my Futaba 4PK assigned-switch is a joy to use when I want to engage the reverse; you have to get that metal-plate to 'push-in' (engage to forward) properly, it's not what you mentioned difficult to use or waste of money, learn your wrenching skill and go read up...
06-01-2010, 05:22 PM
#8
I have a Savage X that could run and handle as good as a truggy, I shall not list my hop-ups like sway bars, shocks, engine or U-shafts/joints etc...
I HAVE the reverse, and my Futaba 4PK assigned-switch is a joy to use when I want to engage the reverse; you have to get that metal-plate to 'push-in' (engage to forward) properly, it's not what you mentioned difficult to use or waste of money, learn your wrenching skill and go read up...
I HAVE the reverse, and my Futaba 4PK assigned-switch is a joy to use when I want to engage the reverse; you have to get that metal-plate to 'push-in' (engage to forward) properly, it's not what you mentioned difficult to use or waste of money, learn your wrenching skill and go read up...
correct me if i am wrong
06-02-2010, 12:54 PM
#9
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Also it seems there are 2 types of 3 speed transmission: the racing one and the regular one (at least based on the HPI website and Tower Hobbies).
06-03-2010, 10:52 PM
#11
Everything have to be install correctly; if not, even a 'fool-proof installation guide or method' will fooled us, hahahaha....
06-07-2010, 04:12 PM
#12
yea !!! we have the same thinking gimme 5 **piak** 
oh dear i hope my reversed module come soooner.. so i going to try it out and let u know.. i used MGT2.0 Reversed because it never overcome issue for me...
mostly i saw alot of reserved module break because of inappropriate uses .. (some people are just can't wait to let the car totally stop and switch the gear and after that pop.. am they blame WTH this XXXXXXXXXing weak reversed module ) every car reversed module break if don't install or used carefully..
oh dear i hope my reversed module come soooner.. so i going to try it out and let u know.. i used MGT2.0 Reversed because it never overcome issue for me... mostly i saw alot of reserved module break because of inappropriate uses .. (some people are just can't wait to let the car totally stop and switch the gear
and after that pop.. am they blame WTH this XXXXXXXXXing weak reversed module ) every car reversed module break if don't install or used carefully..
06-15-2010, 07:12 AM
#14
I run a 3 speed and reverse in my Savage. Probably one of the better things I have ever done other than a new engine and dual disk brakes. I have had this setup on my Savage for about 3 1/2 years now with no failures because of it.
My recommendation is that if you don't want the mixer, then you need to hold the brake while engaging reverse so you don't ruin it. Then hold the brake until you throw it into forward gear. I use a standard strength servo so to ensure it engages the gear, I let it idle for a second or two to give the servo some time to catch up. So long as you remember that, you should be fine. One nice thing about the mixer is that it forces you to hold the brake in order to switch to reverse and so on. If you are going to race your Savage, you might as well spend your money else where.But ever since the onslaught of the Truggy class, who races these things nowadays?
I race mine from time to time, but it is mainly a basher and isn't my primary class. I just race it for fun against T-Maxx's and such. Its a good ol' time.
Hope this helps! By the way, your Savage should have no problems at all incorporating both the 3 speed tranny and reverse. HPI actually designed the 3 speed that way! With the 3 speed you should be looking at a slight increase of speed and torque at the wheels, but nothing too crazy. Have fun!
My recommendation is that if you don't want the mixer, then you need to hold the brake while engaging reverse so you don't ruin it. Then hold the brake until you throw it into forward gear. I use a standard strength servo so to ensure it engages the gear, I let it idle for a second or two to give the servo some time to catch up. So long as you remember that, you should be fine. One nice thing about the mixer is that it forces you to hold the brake in order to switch to reverse and so on. If you are going to race your Savage, you might as well spend your money else where.But ever since the onslaught of the Truggy class, who races these things nowadays?
I race mine from time to time, but it is mainly a basher and isn't my primary class. I just race it for fun against T-Maxx's and such. Its a good ol' time.
Hope this helps! By the way, your Savage should have no problems at all incorporating both the 3 speed tranny and reverse. HPI actually designed the 3 speed that way! With the 3 speed you should be looking at a slight increase of speed and torque at the wheels, but nothing too crazy. Have fun!
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