New Savage XL

[killjoyken]

Actually, the XL has some nice additions that would make it a good brushless conversion. The biggest changes are the super heavy-duty dog bones, twin fiberglass disc brakes, and drive cups as well as the 3-speed transmission. You could probably get good $ on ebay for the 5.9 and the extended chassis to pay for an FLM chassis. You'd end up with a body that fits and nice big tires.

Downsides are the SF-5 servo which isn't much more powerful than a Hitec 645 but that could be used for braking and a 5955 could be used for steering. The upper arms aren't adjustable like the SS, but that's no big deal. If they ever offer it as an SS kit it would be a really good deal.