[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by Klausen

Thanks for the input in my thread about the LST shocks on the Savage.

Now I have read your thread here, and what you say, it is no performance upgrade?

I have the traded my Summit to this Savage Flux, and as I (ofcourse) like to upgrade my trucks, I thought the LST shocks would be an improvement, over the ones I have. It cam with Integy piggybacks, but I also have the stockones.

Another issue is the space. I am running the Vantage carbon arms, and I don´t think they leave space for the LST shocks, right?

What upgrades do you suggest the most important. It allready have the bulletproof diffs, but maybe the FLM hybrid diffcasses and the ext. tvp´s?

Here is a link to the truck, as it is right now.

http://www.rcgalleri.dk/html/gal_vis...154&ipc=105807

I dont think the LST shocks are as mucha performance upgrade as they are a "bling" thing. But I havent actually run it all that much so far - its the rainy season here. It looks like you could mount them using those arms. The LST shocks need to be offset from where the stock ones sit to accomodate their large diameter. On the rear, you need to eliminate the upper tie rod, which was accomplished by using the Integy carrier.

There aren't a whole lot of other performance upgrades one needs to do on this set up. Durability is actually quite high. You've done the diffs already - some have upgraded to the steel tranny gear (I haven't yet).

One thing is transferring some of your weight forward to keep the wheelies in check a little better. XL length TVP's would help this (as you've noted). Personally, if I had to do that again, I would use the FLM plates, but they weren't available at the time I did mine.
Most people seem to want a little wider stance on these, and there are several methods to do this. I chose the HPI mod with the extended outdrive cup.
The steering servo isn't the greatest - but it seems to function. Gee did a good thread on modding the Savage steering which seems to be very worthwhile.
Other than those, just drive the snot out of it until you start breaking things, then upgrade those as needed.

Originally Posted by V0RT3X

Aren't you afraid about the ESC sitting so high up? I'll probably go with the TCS XL plates since they're cheaper and you can mount the ESC down low.

I'm not sure that I understand. What should I be afraid of with it sitting there?