Why do you guys choose revos over savages to convert?

[BP-Revo]

Well...I would say the Savage is not stronger than the Revo, but maybe the same strength.

A stock Savage goes about 30, so crashing at full speed barely breaks anything. The Revo goes 40, the 3.3 will do 45+ (I have seen some break 50) so a full speed crash has alot more impact force. As MPH increases linearly, impact force increases exponentially.

So, crashing a Revo at 30, savage speed, probably wouldnt do much either. But crashing a Revo at 45, would likely tear something right off. Crashing a Savage at 45, would probably tear stuff off too.

So, its not that the Savage is stronger, it just has a perception of being stronger.

Plus, a Revo is WAAAAY better than a Savage. Suspension is a billion times better, and with a little work, it can be way stronger.

[gbone]

1. Comparing a 3.3 Revo to the old .21 Savage isn't fair. The 4.6 version that have been around for time now do over 40mph very easily...3 speed even more.

2. I will admit that the Revo handles better in the corners but i don't think it handles rough terrain as well...tends to not track as straight.

BUT...it just seems a little anemic next to most 1/8th scales...and you just have to spend so much more to get it ready for xl sized, 19 or 22 series motors.

oh well, hope i don't get flamed...just my thoughts on it as i thought long about which one to convert (first) :004: