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MTBikerTim · 05:54 AM

For the different batteries refer to manufacturers instructions on when to charge the batteries. The batteries I use at the moment say to not charge until a few hours before use. My Lipo's can puff if stored fully charged. My lipo charger has a storage profile for lipos. I have never used it and don't know how it works but it's there. My batteries also say that it is better to charge the batteries after a little bit of use then to discharge them fully (basically there is no need to discharge them at all other then in the car). I am fairly sure this applies to most lipos.

MTBikerTim · 10.29.2007, 06:49 PM

I sent you a PM. Sorry to hear you have to sell it, that's really bad luck.

2FastSS4U · 10.29.2007, 07:05 PM

PM replied. Sorry if I'm a little vague on the replies its very disheartening for me to have to sell her. It includes everything in/on the truck including the radio & charger, batteries, servo, motor, esc, BEC, etc... and savage x ss parts that were left over in the buildup of this truck, the savage x ss was built from the kit and directly shipped to mike, it never even touched the floor so all parts are new and unused, it has a few nicknacks on it also like the LED battery level indicator and Orion 1600mAh hump pack. It's basically 70% of the kit left. Thanks for all of your kind words.

Dafni · 10.30.2007, 06:19 AM

Oh man, so sorry to hear that. I hope you and your heart are well now.

suicideneil · 10.30.2007, 07:19 PM

Man, that is terrible news. Interesting timing though what with michael moore releasing that new film/documentory 'sicko'. If only you lived in the UK it wouldnt have cost you very much at all for the surgery, though you may have contracted CDIF or MRSA and had to have you legs amputated....

lutach · 10.30.2007, 07:21 PM

I heard that in Canada you pay nothing or almost nothing.

squeeforever · 10.30.2007, 07:48 PM

Yea, Canada's medical system is free. But from what I hear, they pay taxes through the nose...

t-maxxracer32 · 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by squeeforever

Yea, Canada's medical system is free. But from what I hear, they pay taxes through the nose...

they pay taxes through every part of their body!

my dad has a freind that lives down their and ya taxes are very high.

o and btw

pmed you 2fast.

2FastSS4U · **What a rollercoaster -** 11.05.2007, 08:15 AM

Well I'm happy to inform all of you that I ended up getting to keep the savage. Basically my dad had a few words with my insurance company and he leveled my bills. I'm very thankful that he did this and I cannot express my appreciation enough for all of his help and support(now i'll have money to get him something good for christmas; he deserves it). So yeah, I finally got to drive it yesterday and it was amazing, simply awesome. It's the most fun I've ever had with an R/C car and I've had quite a few. This thing has so much power and handles like a dream, the suspension may be a little too plush but it makes for a good setup for just puttin' around. Besides for my pinion gear falling off within the first 10 minutes(due to no notch on the shaft) I had a blast, it wheelie's on demand and I actually ripped the front two tires off of the rim. I'm thinking that it needs thicker diff oil in the front diff to keep them from ballooning so much, any recomendatios? Sorry for the scare guys but it looks like I'm here to stay and I can continue my hobby for quite a while and also thanks for all of the kind words, you guys are awesome.

Dafni · 11.05.2007, 09:04 AM

Cool, glad to hear that.

Sounds like your dad is a cool guy!

Have fun
Daf

11.05.2007, 10:38 AM

if your front tires are ballooning too much you want a thicker center diff oil... i don't know whats in there now but go higher...

btw... what are your run times like?

lutach · 11.05.2007, 11:39 AM

Alright, "F" the insurance companies. Most of them tries to milk money out of us anyways. In my BPP truggy, I tried a center diff, but the power my truck is producing it wasn't helping with basically all the power unloading on the front tires. I installed the solid center in again and it is just much better. It handles better too. I can do wheelies again LOL.

2FastSS4U · 11.05.2007, 02:47 PM

What do you mean by a "solid center". And I'm getting near 30 mins of runtime, pretty impressive IMO. Also why would I thicken the center diff oil instead of the front? I'd like equal power to be dispersed to the front and rear, maybe a little more power in the front but not as much as it is currently, the fronts turn into frisbee's trying to grab the ground, its pretty funny to watch.

lutach · 11.05.2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 2FastSS4U

What do you mean by a "solid center". And I'm getting near 30 mins of runtime, pretty impressive IMO. Also why would I thicken the center diff oil instead of the front? I'd like equal power to be dispersed to the front and rear, maybe a little more power in the front but not as much as it is currently, the fronts turn into frisbee's trying to grab the ground, its pretty funny to watch.

Ofna makes the following: 10230 DIFF. LOCK LUBE http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXNXJ0&P=7. The solid center is also made by Ofna here is a link of the photo: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXBZN2&P=SM

It lets you put the power equally to the front and rear. If you unload that much power on the front, your gears will be toast in no time, just like mine.

2FastSS4U · 11.05.2007, 03:29 PM

Would I be able to use that locker with my hotbodies center diff?