HPI Savage SS 4.6 coming soon! [Archive] - Team daddyHOBBY

Mad Armour

11-05-2005, 04:51 PM

http://www.hpiracing.com/index2.htm

Was informed that this is coming in next week. Temptation is rising man!

It came already lah. :D About $800 at WHS.

mechplas

11-05-2005, 05:11 PM

It came already lah. :D About $800 at WHS.

oh really har...so pai seh! Was informed by Tai Sing lah.... :) They also mentioned the Savage SS kit is $750.

So which is a better choice... :bh

BTW what is WHS? :D

Mad Armour

11-05-2005, 05:20 PM

oh really har...so pai seh! Was informed by Tai Sing lah.... :) They also mentioned the Savage SS kit is $750.

So which is a better choice... :bh

BTW what is WHS? :D

Er, I think 46 is a bit more powderful! :L :L :L Engine's .28.

Just look here (http://www.hpiracing.com/kits/savage46/index.php) for some comparisons.

Mad Armour

11-05-2005, 05:21 PM

Sory, WHS is Winnie Hobby Shop. :L :L :L

mechplas

11-05-2005, 05:27 PM

Sory, WHS is Winnie Hobby Shop. :L :L :L

NB.... :hammer. I was thinking Woodlands Hobby Shop! :na

Its called Elite Racing Models.... :)

Mad Armour

11-05-2005, 05:32 PM

NB.... :hammer. I was thinking Woodlands Hobby Shop! :na

Its called Elite Racing Models.... :)

Hahahahahaha........she is listed in the Yellow Pages as Swan Model. :L :L :L

I only know her place as Winnie's. :)

mechplas

11-05-2005, 05:35 PM

Er, I think 46 is a bit more powderful! :L :L :L Engine's .28.

Just look here (http://www.hpiracing.com/kits/savage46/index.php) for some comparisons.

So "Power" is the main factor huh? :evil

looks like my decision by choice would end up like this....

1st - Savage SS 4.6 KIT :D
2nd - Savage SS KIT (S-25 engine) :)
3rd - Don't buy any MT at all :bigcry

Airborne

11-05-2005, 08:30 PM

Not forgetting the TruckZilla upgrade not .25 or .28 but a warpping .46 engine....and one inch more to the chasis..

Orangie

11-05-2005, 09:31 PM

So "Power" is the main factor huh? :evil

looks like my decision by choice would end up like this....

1st - Savage SS 4.6 KIT :D
2nd - Savage SS KIT (S-25 engine) :)
3rd - Don't buy any MT at all :bigcry

Wow... its Savage or nothing :z :z Have you taken a look at Revo? :L :L

mechplas

11-05-2005, 09:47 PM

Wow... its Savage or nothing :z :z Have you taken a look at Revo? :L :L

Yes I have. the thing that put me off is that, none of the Traxxas are in Kit form. I enjoy putting things together. :D

I printed the manual for the savage and read thru it oredi, looks pretty neat! :love

Also read some gossip over at this link.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?threadid=66506

Its got to be Savage.... :L :L :L

mechplas

11-05-2005, 09:49 PM

Not forgetting the TruckZilla upgrade not .25 or .28 but a warpping .46 engine....and one inch more to the chasis..

got pic of this zilla thing or not.... :D, I'm curious.

Mad Armour

11-05-2005, 10:18 PM

civic3106

12-05-2005, 12:22 AM

Yes I have. the thing that put me off is that, none of the Traxxas are in Kit form. I enjoy putting things together. :D

I printed the manual for the savage and read thru it oredi, looks pretty neat! :love

Also read some gossip over at this link.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?threadid=66506

Its got to be Savage.... :L :L :L

Think revo got kit form but not sure whether can get it here or not.

Mad Armour

12-05-2005, 01:02 AM

Think revo got kit form but not sure whether can get it here or not.

Traxxas' stuffs all come in RTR form. :(

mechplas

12-05-2005, 01:08 AM

Traxxas' stuffs all come in RTR form. :(

Yeh, this I found out after many hours of research on the web...today :L

Mad Armour

12-05-2005, 01:08 AM

got pic of this zilla thing or not.... :D, I'm curious.

Look here. (http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/shop.php?item=1993&ret=http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk%2Fshop.php%3Fpage%3D1%26 new%3Dyes)

There's also a twin engine conversion kit.

mechplas

12-05-2005, 01:15 AM

Look here. (http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/shop.php?item=1993&ret=http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk%2Fshop.php%3Fpage%3D1%26 new%3Dyes)

There's also a twin engine conversion kit.

Wah....very ex man! :bh

18ss

12-05-2005, 09:05 AM

truckzilla is from hotbodies and so is the engine....its a monster
note that savage 46 kit and t.zilla kit are different......whs/swan hobby offers the savage kit with 2 chassis,huge wheels and a bit of extra everything...basically they just dump in the upgrades into a ss kit...
taising sellls the original 46 with hpi engine..........
difference: truckzilla : savage 46
4.8hp 2.9hp
1 inch longer
hotbodies engine original with anodised purple heatsink

(my buddy flip the bugger and the cast iron hotbodies heatsink chipped off)
try dropping it from human height but failed to even rustle the t.zilla.....scary..overall both are good buys...............price wise...very good deal if you can bargain..i shouldnt mention...

mechplas

12-05-2005, 06:21 PM

http://hpieurope.com/kits/wv3main.php?lang=en&partNo=874

I think the 1/8th Savage .28 is worth the wait. :love

I wonder if I can get this in Taiwan / Taipei?
Will it be worth the effort to UPS/DHL the stuff? :rolleyes:

mechplas

21-05-2005, 09:45 PM

After much thought, I have savagely plunged into the world of MT's.... :L The whole kit with reverse module, 2 cans of tamiya paint, Sanwa MX-3S Radio cost me about $11xx..... :D

mechplas

21-05-2005, 09:50 PM

Opening the kit box revealed the items in it. I was impressed as to how well the items were packed, some with bubble bags and some double plastic shielding. :up

Super impressive manual too. :hammer

mechplas

21-05-2005, 09:59 PM

After spending a total of 6 hours in the garage, I have put together the parts that is slowly starting to turn into a savage beast.... :D

I am completely impressed with the engineering that must have been explored inorder to produce a vehicle that has a structure that feels so rigid.

The servos that are installed are all Hitec

945 for steering
625 throttle/braking
475 reverse gear shift

Its feels fantastic to put the pieces together and slowy see the results of the emerging savage monster............ :L

Awallisk

22-05-2005, 06:01 AM

Hey Taising qoute me 700 for Savage SS. Should i get it or get the truckzilla?

sspp

22-05-2005, 12:00 PM

Hey Taising qoute me 700 for Savage SS. Should i get it or get the truckzilla?

I think winnie sells at abt 650

Awallisk

22-05-2005, 01:23 PM

I think winnie sells at abt 650
Very Tempting!! still can't decide... As truckzilla is more powerful. :knife

mechplas

22-05-2005, 10:35 PM

you got to tell them Savage SS K4.6, if it is SS then it could be the .25 or .21....right? :rolleyes:

Anyway my 4.6 just got a paint job done..... :D :D :D

Undercoat is bright red and overlay is silver. :lip:

mechplas

22-05-2005, 10:37 PM

Another view.

Airborne

23-05-2005, 12:16 AM

Camber angle not correct for front wheels, better check before run, otherwise will flip over easily while turning, later your paint job will go to waste. just my 2 cents..

mechplas

23-05-2005, 12:27 AM

Camber angle not correct for front wheels, better check before run, otherwise will flip over easily while turning, later your paint job will go to waste. just my 2 cents..

ok i'll check it during the running in. so far the assembly was made to dimension stated in the manual. :) lets see if they work. :D

After the decals....the appearance looks much better.....I think I dun wan to play in the sand... :L :L :L

Mad Armour

23-05-2005, 12:36 AM

ok i'll check it during the running in. so far the assembly was made to dimension stated in the manual. :) lets see if they work. :D

After the decals....the appearance looks much better.....I think I dun wan to play in the sand... :L :L :L

Looks good man..... :up

Awallisk

23-05-2005, 12:44 AM

Nice Paint Job man.. SWEEEETTTTT!!! :lip:

sspp

23-05-2005, 10:53 AM

:up :up :up Nice man.....but lets post it again after your first bash.... :na :na :na :na

Orangie

24-05-2005, 09:32 AM

Wow... comes with bowtie tyres :up

mechplas

24-05-2005, 09:58 AM

:up :up :up Nice man.....but lets post it again after your first bash.... :na :na :na :na

Thanks for the nice words. :up

After the running in, and bit of tumbling, the MT has become 5 years old oredi..... :L

I love this MT man!,.....if I'm crazy enough, I might be getting one more... :D :D :D

I'm gonna play with the tuning and gear shift today...after work of course.

Oh, another thing, the reverse module was VERY handy especially in deadlocks and 3-point turns. :D :D :up

I suggest to those getting this model, don't miss the reverse module.

Mad Armour

24-05-2005, 10:59 AM

Thanks for the nice words. :up

After the running in, and bit of tumbling, the MT has become 5 years old oredi..... :L

Wah....from box to dirt. That's fast! :up :up :up

Er....getting one more Savage46? :z :z :z

mechplas

24-05-2005, 11:09 PM

Wah....from box to dirt. That's fast! :up :up :up

Er....getting one more Savage46? :z :z :z

I thought I could take my time and do the building slowly, but it was just to tempting, one thing led to another....before I know it its over... :L :L

Another one for keeps sake..... maybe:rolleyes:

Like to ask has anyone used heavy duty grease in the centre gear box?. I noticed that mine has only light oil. Also realised according to the manual, only the front and rear gearboxes required the grease. :rolleyes:

Mad Armour

25-05-2005, 12:11 AM

I thought I could take my time and do the building slowly, but it was just to tempting, one thing led to another....before I know it its over... :L :L

Another one for keeps sake..... maybe:rolleyes:

Like to ask has anyone used heavy duty grease in the centre gear box?. I noticed that mine has only light oil. Also realised according to the manual, only the front and rear gearboxes required the grease. :rolleyes:

Yah, you can apply heavy duty grease on the gears. :up

Awallisk

25-05-2005, 12:03 PM

Hey Guys,

Does anyone in singapore crazy enough to get this?

http://www.hotbodiesonline.net/truckzilla_big_twin.html

Awallisk

25-05-2005, 12:09 PM

Hey Guys,

Does anyone in singapore crazy enough to get this?

http://www.hotbodiesonline.net/truckzilla_big_twin.html

Somemore to add.. Does any shop in singapore carry this.

http://www.hotbodiesonline.net/nitro_engine_boost.html

Awallisk

26-05-2005, 06:12 PM

Hey anybody interested in purchasing HPI SAVAGE SS4.6 from HK? If there a group buy can get better discount. SHipping cheaper if we share it. I talked to the owner in Jethobby to sent to my colleague in HK. the owner qoute me 3346HK dollars for one. Anybody interested? Winnie qoute me 750 and negiotiable. i can bargain more with winnie but i rather bargain with the Hongkies since their price is lower already..

mechplas

26-05-2005, 06:24 PM

Mad Armour

26-05-2005, 07:35 PM

How much is 3346HK dollar in Sing?

Another thing, I would like to recommend you to edit your text "Hongkies" to "Hong Kong ers" its more polite,....we may have foreign R/C buddies visiting these site.... :D

About $720. IMO, not really worth it. Considering each Savage is >5kgs and shipping from HKG is known to be very ex. :z :z :z

mechplas

27-05-2005, 09:40 AM

About $720. IMO, not really worth it. Considering each Savage is >5kgs and shipping from HKG is known to be very ex. :z :z :z

For $30+ savings per kit, not bad if you can get an order of quantity =10... :L

Has anyone actually asked Winnie if she can give discount on mass order, say for DH members only? :L

binabik

27-05-2005, 10:16 AM

For $30+ savings per kit, not bad if you can get an order of quantity =10... :L

Has anyone actually asked Winnie if she can give discount on mass order, say for DH members only? :L

:fire: Kanna cheated by her :bh Bought the truck at $780. So guys...beware any person buying take note

mechplas

27-05-2005, 10:23 AM

:fire: Kanna cheated by her :bh Bought the truck at $780. So guys...beware any person buying take note

Ask for $750 lah, Tai Sing selling at $750...right? :rolleyes:

Mad Armour

27-05-2005, 10:36 AM

For $30+ savings per kit, not bad if you can get an order of quantity =10... :L

Has anyone actually asked Winnie if she can give discount on mass order, say for DH members only? :L

Well, 30+ is before shipping leh. :L If one person is buying all 10, maybe. :L :L :L

I'm sure Winnie can give a good price too if you take 10 from her. :up

binabik

27-05-2005, 11:07 AM

Ask for $750 lah, Tai Sing selling at $750...right? :rolleyes:

Call up Tai Sing...and they say 850...All these LHS... :down All like running black shop

Awallisk

27-05-2005, 11:10 AM

:fire: Kanna cheated by her :bh Bought the truck at $780. So guys...beware any person buying take note

Binabik.. that why need to bargain.. they get stuff much cheaper..

Awallisk

27-05-2005, 11:11 AM

Well, 30+ is before shipping leh. :L If one person is buying all 10, maybe. :L :L :L

I'm sure Winnie can give a good price too if you take 10 from her. :up

Well the problem is finding 10 person to buy the SS4.6 gonna be hard.. Since most of the ppl in this forum either have a savage or already have a monster truck.

Awallisk

27-05-2005, 11:13 AM

Ask for $750 lah, Tai Sing selling at $750...right? :rolleyes:

Yeah the first time taising qoute me 750. I ask them again two days ago and he qoute me 800 plus.. :furious.

mechplas

27-05-2005, 11:39 AM

Call up Tai Sing...and they say 850...All these LHS... :down All like running black shop

How to support the LHSs like tat...aiyo :L .. :bh

Mad Armour

27-05-2005, 12:03 PM

Call up Tai Sing...and they say 850...All these LHS... :down All like running black shop

Tai Sing is the local distributor, so they will quote their recommended list price. They can't possibly undercut their agents. :)

Mad Armour

27-05-2005, 12:04 PM

Well the problem is finding 10 person to buy the SS4.6 gonna be hard.. Since most of the ppl in this forum either have a savage or already have a monster truck.

That's the problem. Actually Winnie's price quite good already. :up

mechplas

27-05-2005, 12:22 PM

That's the problem. Actually Winnie's price quite good already. :up

Yeh, this is what I thought too, before commiting. :up

fuse

27-05-2005, 12:35 PM

quick buy n then u can join the hpi race!!!! :up

mechplas

27-05-2005, 12:45 PM

quick buy n then u can join the hpi race!!!! :up

Uncle, you refering to who?. If its me, then I have already purchase one liao. Check out page 1 of this thread for pictures. My savage has already hit the dirt on Monday. The race should be fun, I will try to be there. :up

Mad Armour

27-05-2005, 01:15 PM

Yeh, this is what I thought too, before commiting. :up

So you bought yours from Winnie? :) Thot it was from TS.

binabik

27-05-2005, 01:24 PM

Any more Savage or MT owners? Interested to organise a DH MT bash? :L

mechplas

27-05-2005, 01:57 PM

So you bought yours from Winnie? :) Thot it was from TS.

Yes, from Winnie. :)

mechplas

27-05-2005, 01:58 PM

Any more Savage or MT owners? Interested to organise a DH MT bash? :L

We should get the DH T-shirt and turn up as a group at the HPI racing event in June. That would be nice. :up

Awallisk

27-05-2005, 04:18 PM

That's the problem. Actually Winnie's price quite good already. :up

Yeah lor but still thinking of bargaining more with HK jethobby. I think i can do it and lower the price even more.. :up Try my luck...

Heliflyer

27-05-2005, 04:24 PM

Any more Savage or MT owners? Interested to organise a DH MT bash? :L

It would be nice if we can get afew MT running together, I have a LST and my friend has a Savage SS. We will sure to join in the MT bash, if there is one...

Shoot_RS4MT2

27-05-2005, 04:55 PM

It would be nice if we can get afew MT running together, I have a LST and my friend has a Savage SS. We will sure to join in the MT bash, if there is one...

Yeah wouldnt it be great... I have a video cam as well.. :D

binabik

27-05-2005, 05:55 PM

Cool to see the gathering of monsters...So when you guys want to do it? This weekend is out.. :nono Building my new 4.6 :cool: How about next weekend?

binabik

27-05-2005, 05:56 PM

We should get the DH T-shirt and turn up as a group at the HPI racing event in June. That would be nice. :up
Got T-Shirt for this forum also ah?

Shoot_RS4MT2

27-05-2005, 09:51 PM

this weekend im occupied as well..

Mad Armour

28-05-2005, 10:00 AM

Yeah lor but still thinking of bargaining more with HK jethobby. I think i can do it and lower the price even more.. :up Try my luck...

If your friend can bring it back for you, that's good! :up

Sometimes I wish I have business trips to HKG. :rolleyes:

Mad Armour

28-05-2005, 10:01 AM

It would be nice if we can get afew MT running together, I have a LST and my friend has a Savage SS. We will sure to join in the MT bash, if there is one...

I'm dying to have a look at the LST! :)

binabik

28-05-2005, 12:58 PM

I'm dying to have a look at the LST! :)
Me too..Saw the size of the shocks at Winnie's :S

sspp

28-05-2005, 01:15 PM

Me too..Saw the size of the shocks at Winnie's :S

4 gear hor.....dun play play :z :z :z :z

Awallisk

29-05-2005, 02:13 AM

4 gear hor.....dun play play :z :z :z :z

LST? got any pic?

sspp

29-05-2005, 09:19 AM

LST? got any pic?

http://www.teamlosi.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0010

mrbean

06-06-2008, 05:50 PM

http://www.teamlosi.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0010

I was at winnie's shop today she is selling at abt 1100...

ket

07-06-2008, 10:38 AM

I was at winnie's shop today she is selling at abt 1100...

Last 2 week I ask her, she say nearly 1 k, come with the spektrum 2.4 ghz TX and RX. Think that was a good deal.

And the tire was damm big and the shock too, So nice .

Cheers