Savage X 4.6 RTR or E Savage

[Annapurna]

I am new to this hobby. Wanted to start with a nitro truck but with no knowledge at all, should I buy the Savage X 4.6 RTR or E Savage?

I understand that with the E Savage, I can run it immediately with 7.2V stick batteries which comes with it. With the Savage X 4.6 RTR, how where can I learn how to start the engine, tune it and maintain it after playing? Can I play the Savage X at HDB carpark and void deck or I need to go to certain locations?

I hope some kind soul can help as this will be my first truck purchase and I really need some advise before spending my money.

Thanks in advance.

[jinspade]

hey there... im also new here.. i plan on starting a new hobby, and bashing really interests me alot... but i dunno if i should go for an electric powered or nitro power...

hope there are kind souls who can enlighten us...

[ket]

Hi I am new also , me started electric first then nitro.

Ok for nitro is shiok man as I can say, the power, the smell of the nitro and the sound. But one thing bad about nitro is that it require tuning of engine and lots of maintainers of the buggy, truggy or monster truck. And it cant be play at the car park or under the void deck, as it is quite loud . And the nitro will be quite messy when you go mud bushing , but is shiok.

As for electric , you can play anywhere . All you need is charge your batt and you are ready to go. But one bad point about electric is the running time is too short. So you need to stand by a few batt pack with you, if you plan to go to far place and play. For high mah batt pack is not cheap.

So prepair to burn a big hole in your pocket.
Cheers, hope this help.

[RAPTOR2001SG]

I am new to this hobby. Wanted to start with a nitro truck but with no knowledge at all, should I buy the Savage X 4.6 RTR or E Savage?

I understand that with the E Savage, I can run it immediately with 7.2V stick batteries which comes with it. With the Savage X 4.6 RTR, how where can I learn how to start the engine, tune it and maintain it after playing? Can I play the Savage X at HDB carpark and void deck or I need to go to certain locations?

I hope some kind soul can help as this will be my first truck purchase and I really need some advise before spending my money.

Thanks in advance.

Annapurna:
I suggest you buy HN X1-CRT or X2-CRT, this Brand Good and Cheap. spares is not problem in here, Engine can use STS , Tte important things is after service , You can look for Sunny , he is the agent of this car and engine, and very nice guy,just tell him you are new , he will do everything for you (installation, engine run and tuning ),also teach you how to start and playing. phone nos 68418705 (shop) or 97394997(handphone). Hope this can help you

[Annapurna]

Annapurna:
I suggest you buy HN X1-CRT or X2-CRT, this Brand Good and Cheap. spares is not problem in here, Engine can use STS , Tte important things is after service , You can look for Sunny , he is the agent of this car and engine, and very nice guy,just tell him you are new , he will do everything for you (installation, engine run and tuning ),also teach you how to start and playing. phone nos 68418705 (shop) or 97394997(handphone). Hope this can help you

Thanks for the prompt response
How much is the est price of the X1-CR or X2-CRT? I just want to make sure that it is within my budget. Do I need to assemble the kit or it is ready-to-run?

[Annapurna]

Hi I am new also , me started electric first then nitro.

Ok for nitro is shiok man as I can say, the power, the smell of the nitro and the sound. But one thing bad about nitro is that it require tuning of engine and lots of maintainers of the buggy, truggy or monster truck. And it cant be play at the car park or under the void deck, as it is quite loud . And the nitro will be quite messy when you go mud bushing , but is shiok.

As for electric , you can play anywhere . All you need is charge your batt and you are ready to go. But one bad point about electric is the running time is too short. So you need to stand by a few batt pack with you, if you plan to go to far place and play. For high mah batt pack is not cheap.

So prepair to burn a big hole in your pocket.
Cheers, hope this help.

Ket, since you are new too, where did you learn your skills in playing and maintaining the Nitro trucks? Any As the Savage is not cheap, I want to make sure I make the correct choice in buying either the electric or nitro version. Where do you normally play? I stay in the east. Is the fuel for the Nitro expensive - I mean running cost? Thanks for the reply.

[ket]

Ket, since you are new too, where did you learn your skills in playing and maintaining the Nitro trucks? Any As the Savage is not cheap, I want to make sure I make the correct choice in buying either the electric or nitro version. Where do you normally play? I stay in the east. Is the fuel for the Nitro expensive - I mean running cost? Thanks for the reply.

I stay in the west, my friend stay in the west too. He know alot about RC, so I learn from him. Since you stay in east, you can go to Punggol off road track and play with us. Log on to RCtech.net/forum, and go to Singapore Racer and you will see Punggol Off Road Track (PORT). There are lot of beautiful photo and video there .Take a look .

As for Nitro or Electric is really up to you to decide, as I can say nothing is cheap in the RC world.

The nitro is ok not very expensive for me, but for you I dont know.

The cheapest is around $30 plus per gallon, and the most expensive is around $70 plus per gallon. (1 gallon= 3.75L). If you are not playing everyday 1 gallon can last you about 3 month.

Hope all the above help.
Cheers

[LittleGiant]

Hi, I will suggest getting an electric one. Yes, electrical components cost high upfront. But the parts are virtually maintenance free. And there is nothing to wear out on the electrical parts (except for the motors).

Get good battery packs (I will really suggest lipo that is capable of at least 120A continuous current - will run without any heat - So that the batteries will last long). The stock batteries will burn themselves out one day even with the stock esc. The stock packs on stock motors and esc will last about 10 min of hard driving.

Get like 6 packs for 30 min?

[jinspade]

hey guys.. like i said, im new here... anyway, i've given riding my bike ever since my license got revoked, planning to sell off my bike and get into this hobby.

im a newbie, but im planning on getting a nitro RC. im very used to repairing and maintaining bikes, so i guess i'll be able to learn to maintain a nitro RC car quick.

i'll be getting a nitro RC end of the mth or early next mth. it'd be great if any fellow basher staying in the west could help out in getting one. im staying in choa chu kang... so anybody near?

neway im keen to get a monster truck kinda nitro... so any recommendations?

[jinspade]

anyway, are there any group of people here who are into off road mudding and trekking? i saw clips of such events in youtube, i find that the coolest since i cant afford a real 4x4 jeep to go offroading in Msia.. haha

[jinspade]

anyway guys, is the Kyosho 1/8 GP GIGA CRUSHER SF a good buy? there is also another with dual engines... is it worth the buy?

[Annapurna]

I stay in the west, my friend stay in the west too. He know alot about RC, so I learn from him. Since you stay in east, you can go to Punggol off road track and play with us. Log on to RCtech.net/forum, and go to Singapore Racer and you will see Punggol Off Road Track (PORT). There are lot of beautiful photo and video there .Take a look .

As for Nitro or Electric is really up to you to decide, as I can say nothing is cheap in the RC world.

The nitro is ok not very expensive for me, but for you I dont know.

The cheapest is around $30 plus per gallon, and the most expensive is around $70 plus per gallon. (1 gallon= 3.75L). If you are not playing everyday 1 gallon can last you about 3 month.

Hope all the above help.
Cheers

$30 plus per gallon for the cheap one sounds reasonable. So are u using the cheap one or expensive one? What is the difference? Power output? So if it is a Savage X 4.6, which is the recommended fuel to buy since there are cheap and expensive ones? I think the most I can play is probably 2-3 times per week with my son who is in Pri 2.

[Annapurna]

Hi, I will suggest getting an electric one. Yes, electrical components cost high upfront. But the parts are virtually maintenance free. And there is nothing to wear out on the electrical parts (except for the motors).

Get good battery packs (I will really suggest lipo that is capable of at least 120A continuous current - will run without any heat - So that the batteries will last long). The stock batteries will burn themselves out one day even with the stock esc. The stock packs on stock motors and esc will last about 10 min of hard driving.

Get like 6 packs for 30 min?

I agree electric one seems to be a good choice since most of the weekdays I will probably be playing with my son in void decks and HDB carparks. Maybe I should consider buying a cheap electric truck for my son while I get the Nitro for myself This will be the best of both worlds but I will need deeper pockets. Anyway, does anyone know what is the best price for the E Savage and Savage X4.6 at local hobby shops?

[ket]

$30 plus per gallon for the cheap one sounds reasonable. So are u using the cheap one or expensive one? What is the difference? Power output? So if it is a Savage X 4.6, which is the recommended fuel to buy since there are cheap and expensive ones? I think the most I can play is probably 2-3 times per week with my son who is in Pri 2.

Depand on yourself, if you have enough money go for the normal grade one. And also depand on weather you want to go for race or just bash around having fun. If for racing surely must go for the high end one, and your engine also must be high end in order to win the race.

For me I use normal one (Blue Thunder $47-$49/gallon). Me two can only play 2-3 times per week. But that alot,some play only once a week.

I last went to Taising (HPI) is on April this year, and the Savage 4.6 is $950. And for E-savage is $590.

Cheers

[ket]

Buggy,Truggy or monster truck

anyway guys, is the Kyosho 1/8 GP GIGA CRUSHER SF a good buy? there is also another with dual engines... is it worth the buy?

Hi, first you see what you want? Buggy,truggy or Monster Truck. If you want buggy (Normal one) go for Hobao Hyper7 or Hyper 8. Or also go for Hong Nor, both made in Taiwan and their parts are cheap and easy to find.

If you want dual engine, there is one more from HotBodies. Worth buying a not I dont know so sorry.

Go to RCtech.net/forum or Rcuniverse.com and see. From there you will get more info.

cheers