HPI Savage XL K5.9 and X4.6 - Will They Finally Shift Gears - Low Speed Needle TUNING "Pinch Test"
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
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The non shifting HPI Savage line of nitro monster trucks is here. Special shoutout to the owner of the X4.6. My own XL K5.9 hit a top speed of 44 MPH previously, but the gears were not shifting, after heavy repairs by the HPI owners manual it's time to see if the factory 3-speed will finally shift into anything. While I was running my own savage another savage owner showed up and surpringly his transmission did not shift either, it also did not wheelie. I tuned the high speed needle, low speed needle and adjusted the shift point multiple times and towards the end it was no longer locked in second gear. More on the new top speed and better runs coming soon, this video was only to test out my initial 3-speed clutch adjustments, it works!!
This video is Nitro Savage galore! This video makes Nitro Mike very happy :P
Well done to you bro for fixing the 3 speed sounded sweet
Also good to see you helping other nitro gangs out
That was a Great video! You showed real world testing and repairs on that BEAST 5.9 and helped get that other guys truck dialed in and great tips on setup for any RC your running!😉👍
hey man! thanks for watching! Glad you appreciated the reality of real world testing and tuning something this complicated. It's not a typical electric RC, that just goes, you know. I still need to make some minor adjustments, but soon I will be attempting the 50 MPH speed test.
@@hybrid32494 You bet I've been running Slayers 4x4 two speed transmissions for years tweaking them and stuff I love nitro's reminds of my old Motocross days!😉
Terry Kuehn i need to get myself a slayer pro. I just read up on it and its pretty cool, seems like a really underratted traxxas rc.
@@hybrid32494 Ya you would love one make sure it's a Slayer 4x4 Pro model it's has a wider and longer stance with short course truck tires. Not the older model Slayer lot smaller and 2.5 engine!🤔😉
Got dam man the 3 speed shifting is so sexy. Nice job on fixing it.
sup bro!! The NitroGang did a good job fixing two classic savages in this video. I still need to make some small adjustments to shift a little earlier I think, but otherwise at least we know it shifts.
The sound of the 3speed was just SICKENING! A+++
yes!!! I couldn't of have waited a day more for this video!
whats ups bro! The NitroGang was working hard to bring you these results. Plus I fit another savage in this video, lol. I was just surprised and lucky it was a 4.6 model that can be tuned on the spot. Also not shifting, ahaha.
hybrid32494 yeah I got a 4.6 my self, it doesn’t like running... should I try putting a factory tune onto it?
@@peterrcbasher The problem is the factory tune won't always work best, but it's a good starting point. I would recommend you do the "pinch test" as I did in this video and count how many seconds it takes to shut off (should be 4-5 seconds). Thats better because theres many environmental factors that will affect your tune you know. As long as your low speed needle is fine it should idle well, then you move on to the high speed and listen for the engine cutting out or not hitting high RPM.
hybrid32494 ok thanks! It has a hard time starting though that’s the only problem, when it runs it goes strong but that’s about it
Well i did it again i fliped my revo 3.3 and somehow it busted my spug gear! Had to pull the transmittion for the first time and it was really easy so thank you traxxas. Also cant wait to see the savages full potential
Dude you nailed that 3 speed! Shifting nicely! Great work there man. Good guy helping out another RC brother in the parking lot getting his adjusted properly. Great info and awesome vid my friend. Thanks for sharing!! 🤘👊
Thanks man! I honestly like working on other peoples nitros, cheaper than buying my own. Hahs. Right. Its just so surprising that his 4.6 was also locked in 2nd gear. NitroGang 4ever!!
I'm getting my savage 4.6 tomorrow I'm super excited I've used the car before and I've tuned it so it should be rtr having it given to me for my birthday it's a 3 speed and that thing movesss
hey my dude! How you doing! Im super happy to hear you're getting a sickening Savage! Nice. you will be yelling 3-speed baby pretty soon.
The undertaker entrance + your black jacket = gr8 video :D
Awesome video Dmitri!!! That’s great you got to shift!!! Congratulations my brother!!!
Try these gear settings and let me know how it runs .
Loosen the first gear clutch just a tad so it will shift into 2nd gear a bit earlier and tighten up the 2nd gear clutch to shift almost at red line into the 3rd. Also it sounds a bit lean on the high end
Keep up the good content and stay safe buddy
hey bro!! your adjustment suggestion is exactly what my thoughts were, right on brother!! I agree it's kind of lean at high RPM, it must be something about this engine, because you can see how much smoke there is at low RPM. It was bogging down before I richened it. I keep the temp gauge on it and check it after a few speed passes to make sure.
@@hybrid32494 I usually tune the low end while driving to make sure I got enough torque for the launches and the high end with the wheels off the ground making adjustments while running the engine to make sure its not too rich .
But ill be looking forward to another speed test after you get it up and running 100%
The beach isn't a bad place for it, just need to stay clear of the water. lol
Glad to see that you got it all squared away and running like a champ!
Great tip with the electrical tape👍 I only use hump packs now, this use to happen way too often. Great content again mate, really enjoying the vids, keep em coming🍻🇦🇺
Love the energy and how you are so into it. I gave up as my XL, won,t stop bogging out after a short run. to frustrating. Electric i guess but not the same.
hey bro! thanks for watching! Glad you liked the video! I love sharing the fun of Nitro with everybody as you can tell, lol. Is sounds like you need to lean out your HSN on your savage bro. If It bogs down, it usually means you are getting too much fuel. Hit me up here on instagram (same user name) and we can figure it out.
You are the guru of nitros
Cool vid bet that man was glad u was there to sort his savage out
Congrats on fixing your Savage! Would love to see what the top speed is now. I was surprised it wasn't popping wheelies, but it also made sense what you were saying with the stuck gear being the one that was engaging the wheels. I have no shame in admitting that I know next to nothing about nitro, but I love watching them 😉 Very nice of you also to help that guy with his truck also! Another great video!
GREAT Vid DBalls!
That's why a return spring is mandatory. All my nitro RC's have it
Loving the amount of quality content you're putting out brother 👍🏻👊🏻🙂🔥
I appreciate that! Thanks! I was lucky to meet a random Rc guy at the recording location with this 4.6 savage. I kind of liked it.
It sounds so sweet hitting the gears ⚙️
I don’t have a nitro anymore but that’s some great advice mate. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️
savage fever everybody :D!! Nice to see them go!!
hey bro! thanks for watching! IT's been Savage!! lol.
Its awesome you got that thing shifting now. Only thing is your idle is really high, but yeah, make sure you get a dam good battery in there. You are lucky you didnt have it full throttle when it died.
Nice video!! Gotta help those that lack experience good job!!!
hey bro! that's right, I help anyone I can when I see problems because it's just something I like doing. I can remember the days of struggling with my own nitros, if it wasn't for the guys that helped me back then, I would have not had a good time.
that thing sounds great
hey man!! thanks for watching!! Nitrogang!! I eventually speed tested this savage and got 46 MPH, I have a video of that, check it out.
THREE SPEED BABY !!!!
thats right my dude!! 3-speed BABY!! Im gonna yell it next time when it's shifting on video and the on-board camera too. I wonder if it will get to 50 MPH?
@@hybrid32494 you know it's going to hit fifty !!!! That gearbox is running sweetly and the beast just wants to fly !! Can't wait for the next THREE SPEED video man !
I just found parts for mine.......now it’s time to put everything together 👍🏾
Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪
I have a 350z and i started laughing when you said it was one of your favorite cars. It sure is fun to drive in the snow... -_-
whats up my dude!! High five on the 350Z. I used to be a Nissan salesman, I sold the 370Z models back in 2013-2014, loved those cars. They are not that fast, not that comfy, but they sure are head turners, you know. I would still buy one to this day, if I could find a non-molested 6 speed. Did you see the Top Gear episode on the 350Z?
I have lol its pretty cool. I have a 2008 touring with the 6 speed. Its a little riced out but not much lol.
You killing it with these videos. Wish the savage line was still around ...
this was a good video honestly
thanks! You gotta Love a good HPI savage video right! I gotta say I love helping people with their nitros, I get to work on nitros and not even have to buy them, lol. Anyway ttyl, going to the RC track now.
Love the sound of nitro shifting
Finally you got I think the chef bro Jezzee
RC f**k yeah
whats up my nitro savage brother!! We finally got this savage to shift, it only took me like 5 videos, ahaha.
In the previous video, there was no sound of any gear shifting? So much tweaking, low speed, high speed, and transmission. But really great troubleshooting
Hey bro, yup, I knew something was wrong, but not many people pointed out that it's impossible for this to do 44 in first gear, only a couple people did. The NItroGang was slightly wrong this time, but I got it working, still needs more adjustment, but at least now we know the clutches do work. These motors honestly don;'t tune well, if you read any forums everyone complains about the tune. Mine runs well, but even I notice how it acts rich at the low end and then lean on the top end, even though my carb is pretty normally tuned now and every nitro tuning rule has been followed, even the damn "pinch test"
Ah the sweet sound of a nitro shifting
hey man!! Glad you finally got to see this thing shift, I didn't think it ever would. Next time I will be getting some on-board 3 speed shifting video and audio, thats where all the fun is at.
that thing is awesome,cool video and fix
Congratulations Bro sounds good going up the gears 👍🏻
You need the new savage bro we want it to happen think you should make it happen
I love your videos bro i stay in Oklahoma were im at most only run electric im one of the few here that still run nitro i have the savage 4.6 and your videos are very helpful
0:34 atchoo (bless you lol)
8:21 do you have lights in those light buckets i don’t remember seeing them
10:36 rEmoval lol
11:52 high-t
I got chills each time it shifted into third i’m so happy for you that you fixed it can’t wait to see the top speed in third gear
LOL< all your timestamp points are spot on. Sorry for the wind in this video, I hate loading vids with wind noise. Anyway,
1) yes, this truck does have a full set of functional lights with turn signals (installed by last owner) I disconnected them all until I can replace the RX battery, because it's just not drivable now with the lights draining the pack.
2) I meant to say richened the HSN not High Throttle, lol.
3) That 4.6 savage isn't mine, it was just a random RC guy who I helped while I was filming, his didn't shift either, LOL.
4) We will get great on-board video of the 3 speed shifting soon, I just need to make some more minor adjustments, maybe to shift earlier, what do you think?
hybrid32494 I thought it shifted perfectly If it shifts too fast it doesn’t sound as cool
Hello again Nitro gang Kevin here i just picked up a Tmaxx yes I know nitro bug lol when the guy got here the motor was seized using all my nitro gang knowledge i busted out the wd40 got it un seized and fired up im loving this nitro thing thanks again for all the helpful tips 200 for a t Maxx 2.5 how did I do
Is there still parts available for the savage xl? mines been sitting for years i feel like getting it running again
hey bro! YEs, you can still get parts, depends what you need? I checked ebay and amazon, parts are still available. You gotta look at the owners manual and locate the part numbers and just put those into the search on ebay or amazon.
I have. A 5.9 Too. im having a problem. Mine starts and revs but dnt. Move .also if i roll car the spur dnt move and none of the gears striped any suggestions
Back when the Byron fuel was still around. R.I.P. Byron's
How did you adjust the transmission on the 4.6? Just by turning thr gears with the alan key? Or did you do something with the low speed needle also? Thank you
Hybrid sharing his nitro gang knowledge!
You already know! Surprisingly the 4.6 savage also had the non shifting trans issues. The owner was a cool guy, so I figured why not help him out while I was there. NitroGang sticks together!
Hey man can u make. Video abou the savage ss? I’ve had one for years and it is a awsome truck!
hey buddy! what's up, thanks for the view. Unfortunately I don't have a Savage SS and the 4.6 model in this video was not mine. Only the XL K5.9 is mine. If I'm lucky enough to meet a viewer with an SS, then for sure I will. I never miss an opportunity to review or work on any nitro, lol.
hybrid32494 Lol ya I think I have 5 nitro trucks now, the first one I ever used was a savage ss, thanks for the reply!
Savage gang gang gang!!!!! What up Guy! Get a LST2???
yep bro! I'm looking for any Losi LST at this point. The ones for sale on ebay are all a fortune, im trying to stay under 180 for one.
That's what she said... Your stuff engages early! 🤣 😂 🤣
With my kyosho mad crusher 3 speed it wouldn't shift if the motor wasn't tuned right. Maybe you just had it really rich.
hey bro, thanks fo watching my dude. Thats a great truck you got, the Kyosho mad crusher, I've been considering it myself too. 3-speed BABY!!! anyway, you're right, without the high RPM these things won't shift. But trust me, I was already at the top RPM on this, it wasn't the engine's fault this time, the gears were just all not properly set to shift. I was already borderline tuning to lean, you know.
I got my self a savage x 4.6 recently and it’s so fun to play with it. I had the issue where it hardly wheelies, It’s a 2speed gear inside it, thanks for explanation I’m going to look into the gearing but I’m still new do this savage business
Good tips man.
Hey man, is my savage 25 supposed to wheelie? It's not, but it shifts perfectly. Just wondering. I am not using any spacers on my rear shocks btw.
hey dude! Yes, they can easily wheelie if you hit the throttle hard enough, no problems there! The Savage is awesome, thats why, ahah!!
@@hybrid32494 guess I'll need to 3d print some spacers!!! Nitrogang!!!
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Get the rear hub carriers that eliminate the rear toe links. I did it with both my savages. One of the best upgrades for the savage. They're pretty cheap too.
cracking mate love the xl
I bought mine new in 2015 it's been sitting for almost 5 years I just ordered a new clutch trying to get it running again. It suddenly stopped rolling forward. I hope that was the problem.
awesome dude
The F4.6 is a really nice engine, feel like buying another Savage lol
Just picked up a restored like new savage 4.6. Engine needs break in. Any brand of fuel you think is best? What nitro percentage? I have limited nitro experience. Been an electric guy my whole life except for 1 Revo 3.3 I owned 7 years ago. Sold it cause I didnt like the extra work that goes with nitro. Ready to give it a second try
hey buddy, welcome to the NitroGang, you got a great truck to start with. The savage is a simpler truck in terms of electronics and working on it, but the same tuning issues will remain ofcourse, as with any nitro. But I'm here to help. Anyway, you could use anything from 20-25% nitro. I recently switched fuel due to market conditions. Used to run Byron 20% for years, its a safe choice. If you can find it now days. I now run 30% bones brew fuel you could buy on their website, it's substantially cheaper too. Watch my newer videos you will see I talked about it. The main thing for break in is making sure there is alot of smoke and the engine runs though it's 6-8 tanks and heat cycles. First 2 tanks Idle-25% throttle.Tank 3-4 idle - 50% throttle. The rest is up to you, but don't full throttle it until tank 6+. I usually run 2 heat cycles per tank btw, not the whole tank. This is highly subjective but the goal is to get the heat cycles in and alot of smoke out.
My savage x wheelies, and goes really fast with no shift, so I don’t know what’s up
Hi mate have you put your hi speed gearing in the Baja yet 5 .9 sounds great now 3gear VTEC power just got a wltoys a959b this little guy is nuts
You dont always hear these cars shift through the gears although they are. You could hear my XL shift into 2nd but not 3rd although it was still shifting into 3rd
hey bro! Thanks for watching! You heard the gears shifting in this video right? It shifted into all 3 and sounded very distinct. If you don't hear it, then it's just not shifting. Generally if you don't hear it shift then it's stuck in the gear.
Hey could you please take a look at my comment fro the vid where you took three speed apart. Could use your in put also the collar on outside of my throttle linkage cam off then after i put it back on it slipped again and now i stripped the threads out of it So i am thinking of putting on two back to back . Still fighting the servo saver
hey bro, I'm sorry I cant seem to find your other comment. The new youtube studio interface they got going now is quite annoying to respond to comments on. Anyway, Yes, you could use 2 collars back to back, it's fine. Feel free to add me on instagram, (same username as on here) I'll respond to your messages faster and you could show me exactly what the problem is.
@@hybrid32494 Got my exceed rc hammer Thursday and now have 6 tanks run through it . Seems to run pretty good. Still running quite rich but it will wind up pretty good .Need to find a way to charge the batteries that i have in it with out having to take cover off everytime . Thank you for your channel. I am looking to retiring next year so between my planes and trucks and buggy i will be having some fun. Oh the servo saver on my exceed wants to come loose and i have to keep on it when i notice the steering not what it was when i began the run did you have any problem with yours.
Dude I want one of these. That 3spd sounds awesome.
I must use my savages more. I miss it. In the summer i almost just drive my racing buggies at the lokal track.
Yo gd job on getting de 3rd gear wrk very fast xl
Do some information type video of a losi muggy its legendary
getting back in to Nitro because of your videos. Thinking about getting a Savage XL 5.9 again, if I can find one. Do you have a solution for the half-tank lean issues I had with it back on 2010?
hey bro! Thanks for watching. I find the half-tank engine leaning out is just how these 5.9 motors are, I've noticed it myself too. That's why I run a temp gauge on it so I can eventually dial in the carb setting to prevent it if it's due to the motor getting hot. Generally it happens from an air leak, but seems its something else in these trucks, because an air leak would make it run much poorer than just half way though, you know. Most guys stick a dynamite 28 into it and call it a day.
I wonder if its possible to fit the 3 speed transmission from the xl in to the new savage 4.6 gt6?🤔
hey buddy! I think your best bet is to find the old school 3-speed Optional upgrade for the 4.6 model. In reality the 3-speed only gives a little more top speed, my XL model got 46 MPH top speed after many many attempts. I would say it's more about gear ratios. You could gear a 2-speed to be faster than this 3-speed, you know.
Damn you make me want to fire my savage up.
Id love to hang out with ya for a day and run our nitros!!
Nissan Maxima, not to be confuse with the DHK Maximus. 🤣 😂 🤣
The Maxima is not only my favorite Nissan but, one of my favorite cars period. Unlike your Ford, it is a true poor man's BMW. My children are adults but I still prefer 4 doors as a daily driver. I suppose my dog qualifies is a dependent, why no tax breaks?
hey bro! Which model Maxima? That's one of my fav cars too, I used to sell them brand New Years ago during the 2013-2014 model years at a Nissan dealership. So I'm pretty much a Nissan expert too. LOL. The 350Z is almost a maxima, just has rear wheel drive, much sportier looking and more problems.
@@hybrid32494 I didn't care for the previous model design bu, t I've been a Maxima fan for many years. Drove my oldest daughter home from the hospital in one. I can't remember what it was called but, I preferred it to the Toyota that was its direct competition. Toyota Cressida maybe? The Maxima has the same base engine as the 350z but fewer performance enhancements. The intake is different as well. Non-turbo blocks are the same. Now when it comes to the 280z - 350z, I have always preferred the Supra.
HA!!! So I was right when I commented in the last previous speed test video. I said that was not first gear. That 3 speed sounds sweeeeet when shifting man. Provs for helping the guys get the best out of their hpi truck. I must send you my kyosho sandmaster ST nitro 10 for a history lesson, cause I can’t find any information about it anywhere. I’ve googled pictures for it, but haven’t come across any, I’ve actually looked through 100s of pictures and not seen it. It’s got a 2 piece alloy chassis and an ACTS 10 engine and pull start big chrome wheels and a Toyota stadium truck body on it. Is there any way i can send you pictures of it so you could help a nitro gangster member.
whats up NItroGang! I remember your comment about it being impossible to hit 44 MPH in first gear, that's what made me really dig more. I speed tested it with just that one gear off camera btw, and it topped out at around 28 MPH, still pretty fast for just first gear. My goal is now to hit 50. Anyways, feel free to add me on instagram to send me some pix of your Kyosho, my username is the same as on here.
U should be able to get a top speed of around 110km/h on a stock savage with the correct tune and gears settings
Right on..How's the foot????
She's a shifting now brother!! Good stuff. What was the final top speed after shifting Hybrid32494?
Yo my guy my birthday was today I ran my nitro sport for half a tank and then the servo gears gone bad (specially the smallest one because it was not metal) also need the revo vid
I own 4 or more savages and I've never had a shifting gear problem
Nice vid
Woot! Is it sad that I got so excited to hear the 3 speed? I am guessing yours must have been stuck in 2nd. Surely there is no way it was climbing you and the curbs in 3rd?
How close were the factory recommended settings on 2nd and 3rd?
whats up dude, thanks for watching. I would say it was an average of half a turn more clockwise (later shift) than the factory setting. It's tricky because the way the factory settings are explained I mostly did trial and error a few times before I got it to shift at all. The spring in the clutches just loose their tension over time and the factory settings are just not reliable anymore, due to age and metal stresses.
He needs to wrap electrical tape on that pack or bandaid 😆
man call yall help me ..?I have a hpi savage xl 5.9 and it dnt Willie or go into 3rd
hey buddy! you need to adjust the 3rd gear shit point setscrew. I have a couple videos on here on that, just search the channel. BTW, the 3rd gear is adjustable without removing the trans, there is an access hole. Try to turn the setscrew OUT (left) for an earlier shift.
@@hybrid32494 ok thanks..now do unknow where I can a charger for the truck I lost mine???
Didn't know Scarface liked Nitro... or wore sweatpants.
Lol
I have a 3 speed in every gear works
hey bro! you're a lucky dude! LOL. Mine finally shifts, it just needs some more minor adjustments, otherwise the 3-speed is alive.
and I have a common private chassis
Note to myself:
I have no patience, so better not buy a Nitro and keep on watching others having fun. 👍
hey buddy!! What's up. Im always happy when anyone watched my vids, so thank you!! If you get yourself a normal basic single speed nitro RC, you will be fine. This model is basically the dinosaur of the RC world, it's old, discontinued and tough to deal with, you know. I still love it bc of it's history overall.
4 dislikes have rona and dont like pizza, and probably naked Kevin
Tell the new bee to stoop being cheap and get the hump pack
Tell him to put zip ties on the cooling head... I hate the scoring and scratches it.
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Big gears
If you have an extra 3 speed transmission please sell it to me.
hey buddy! I wish I had a spare 3-speed unit, unfortunately I only have the one that's in the original SAVAGE XL truck. Your best bet is to search eBay, there are sometimes new ones coming up for sale and I've even seen a few reverse modules being sold (old stock of course).
70 mph
hey bro!! ahaha, I don't think I can hit 70, lol. Im trying for 50 next time. The current speed record is 74 MPH for a savage, ally modded and running a much more high end motor than this.
You can definitely tell he's American 🤨
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Less cocaine please🤣
there is no way for it to starrt off in second gear or third gear....so when u stop or lift off the gas if its in second or third gear it will drop down back to first insanity... its shifts by syntactical force so it requires the gears t spin so fast to shift... u can hear clear as day if it shifts or not...if its not shift u can adjust the shift points on the side of the transmission with a allen key
Hey my dude, thanks for checking out this video, and I truly appreciate your comment. You are mostly correct, but I will say that the shift point could be so bad that it will sound or appear like it is stuck in second or third gear. Also, I have had clutches just pretty much stuck And they needed to be reset. on my Savage Excel, it was always in third gear even at very low RPM, until I took the clutch out and just reset the spring and the screw then it shifted normally. I guess you could say it was mostly seized and not returning back to a regular position as it should.
@@hybrid32494 a slipping cluch wil make it seem like it starting in second or thrid but its not... its impossable
So I bought a savage awhile back I thought it was brand new seemed brand new owner said it was broken in that was it and ran 1 tank after.. but when hit the throttle it just doesn't seem to have much power at all doesn't shift should I mess with the settings any suggestions