RC ADVENTURES - Suspension Upgrade, HPi SAVAGE XS FLUX Mini Monster Truck 4x4

Click to Subscribe! ► bit.ly/JOovvU - Maintenance week is continuing in my RCSparks Studio, and today i am upgrading the suspension in my HPi Savage XS Flux Mini Monster Truck 4x4. This little rig is a beast and certainly packs a punch when powered by a 3s Lipo Battery! Here's a video of it in action (with onboard shots): • RC ADVENTURES - FORD R...
The upgrade I am doing will correct any issues I have with the rod ends breaking off in future jumps, as these ones are anodized aluminum. Very tough and reinforced compared to the stock option. Also the droop and rebound rate is very good!
I also mention some common thoughts and concerns about first time users of radio control hobby gear. Learning how to maintain your RC's is just as important as running them! If you don't dig in, and learn about your RC but taking it apart and keeping it in running condition - then truly, you may not want to be in this hobby. You can't avoid it! So, don't be afraid.. just clear off a space where you can work. Get out your tools, some rags, and some cleaner. It's time to get it done !
A lot of people ask me questions about the RC's I use in my videos - so I copy and pasted some info from the manufacturers website to help save you some time.
Specifications:
2.4GHz radio system
SF10W waterproof servo
Waterproof receiver box
Vapor Pro waterproof brushless ESC
Vektor 4000Kv 4-Pole brushless motor
Fits standard size 1/10th scale electronics
Silicone oil filled shocks with threaded bodies
All-metal bulletproof drivetrain
2.2" wheels and tires (can use most 1/10th scale truck wheels and tires)
Shock towers have multiple shock mounting positions
Quick access to the front or rear differential by removing just 4 screws
Cam type servo saver
Spacious battery box w/locking battery box door
All socket head hardware
Dual pad slipper clutch
Full set of ball bearings
Aluminum motor plate with 4 motor mounting positions
Aluminum hex hubs
TVP (Twin Vertical Plate) chassis
Integrated chassis carry handle
Tough 4-gear differentials
Aluminum front and rear suspension braces
Stainless steel bulkhead lower plates
Front and rear skid plate bumpers
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[@garylowe8601]

1 thing, among many that I like about your videos is you never forget the new people that don't know as much. So many I see assume everybody knows all the terms used when we don't. good work.

[@ethanramos1307]

I always love watching you tear into these suckers! Although some people may think this is boring, the engineering part of me is amazed at the way this vehicle is designed and put together. I remember when I got my first rc which was the hpi wheely King. I tore that crappy rc up. I then I tried to fix it and didn't know what the heck I was doing. Being only 12 at the time, I didn't have the money to replace the cheap plastic parts. However, these videos and these rc vehicles inspired me to get into the engineering and robotics program at my high school. I just wanted to thank you for giving us viewers amazing content!

[@Cobalt-Jester]

I understand what you were saying about "The Now Generation". Recently I was browsing Amazon to see what cars they had for sale, I normally buy from my local model shop but I had been given a handful of Amazon vouchers. Anyway I was looking at some reviews of RC cars and one guy was complaining about a Tamiya Midnight Pumpkin re-release. His 1 star review said " sent it back for a refund. I want to race it, NOT build it"... I died a little inside. Some of the young ones these days want everything now. It's such a shame that they will never understand the reward of completing a build or the personal connection you get with your cars when you have created them from a a few plastic bags of parts.

[@x-flight1015]

Wow, the kid must not even be able to read, all the Tamiya kits I've seen on there clearly state they are a kit and require self assembly. I would rather have a kit to build, it's more fun getting to out it together yourself.

[@FRESHx913x]

I refuse to let my son be like that. we've built his savage hp(converted from nitro), erevo 1/16, sakura d4, and recently a 450 quadcopter. he's learned allot including how to solder. only 6 years and He knows the great feeling of completing a build

[@FRESHx913x]

+FRESHx913x *6 years old

[@x-flight1015]

+FRESHx913x nice! One day he'll be designing cars for Losi ;)

[@FRESHx913x]

+X-FLIGHT101 you spelled HPI wrong lol

[@AWDfreak]

I'm so glad you uploaded this video. I have been, for the longest time, very intimidated by the thought of assembling and disassembling an RC vehicle. After some training on 1:1 scale vehicles, and seeing the suspension thumbnail on your video in my subscriptions, I decided to take a look. It doesn't appear to be so bad after all. Thanks for re-igniting my interest in RC vehicles and keep up the good work!

[@TheRealRCSparks]

+AWDfreak Man, what an awesome comment to read! thank you :)

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Sweet little rig

[@MyPuppers]

great to see the raptor ready for action again !

[@fergusonhr]

in the video you didn't tighten the right rear.bottom shock screw, I just wanted to make sure you did it off line and dint forget...sorry...that stuff drives me crazy when I'm watching someone do something. ..lol...great video Medic

[@TheRealRCSparks]

+Gary Ferguson Jr Just the way the film was edited bud, thanks for the heads up though.. I would hate to take a jump and have a shock fly out.. haha

[@Warmonkey1295]

Its awesome that you still make videos. A lot of other rc channels just gave up or stopped. keep up the great work. you're awesome.

[@TheRealRCSparks]

+Warmonkey1220 - 7 years and going strong bud!

[@СергейЖигалов-б6ф]

RCSparks Studio where do you buy that shocks?

[@prabhavatithosar4414]

Сергей Жигалов yeah yeah Monster Truck

[@andrewengel3023]

I'm not much of a high quality RC person but I like seeing these kinds of vids, mostly because the best RC I have is an erector-set RC car

[@Nickysix6]

+Andrew Engel thats pothetic

[@andrewengel3023]

your "pothetic" (but yeah I do agree my car is kinda dinky"

[@jeremiewampler]

your right medic it's just like a 1:1 rig, rc accually got me into my career as a mechanic...you'd be surprised how much the information transfers to each one

[@squeezablemayonnaise8904]

I love your videos medic, you teach me stuff about rc cars but you do it without all of the bad language which really helps me when I'm only 11. :)

[@TheRealRCSparks]

+BennyDawg1 Thanks Benny! Sometimes its great just to have a show where we dont need to worry about anything but having fun, and working on RC's! :-)

[@rjcorrea6640]

It did look daunting at 1st when I took apart my rc’s but I’ll be honest, I’m glad I did cause I got to know how it all works and not only that, it shows that I could put it together again. If there’s something wrong with your rc’s, you shouldn’t be afraid/worried about taking it apart, it’s part of the hobby and in someway, kinda relaxing if you got the parts you need and know what your doing.

[@RCCrawlerz209]

Ford Raptor! That's a cool build bro!

[@paulmcnamara16]

love that little truck. looks awesome with the ally shocks.

[@SHAYEN-cd5qw]

Nice ! I have been playing around with RC's for a long time but I still love watching maintenance work, you give great clear advice and great tips plus your humour makes it all fun that's why you have so many followers. Thankyou for sharing.

[@Hargak]

They got a V2 now.. This was one of my top 4 RC trucks especially considering the size and durability.

[@haroldsage6073]

Love your Video's and your Tutorials. Nice to find some that helps people learn about RC's.

[@sy55legrc]

Dude I’m so late to the party on this one! I’ve just purchased a second hand XS Flux and I’m going to full rebuild. Thanks for the video

[@Slugsie1]

Looking good. I strongly recommend you look at fitting a set of TBone Racing bumpers, with the wheelie bar. Much stronger and do a much better job of protecting the truck during the inevitable crash landing.

[@graysonlong2174]

Medic, I loved your video. You were the person that got me into the hobby, and I've been watching your videos for a few years now. I love them. Keep up the good work:)

[@dagreenerfield]

You are completely right about building a relationship with your rc's, I've got a slash 2wd that I have taken apart and put back together multiple times and can actually say that when something is wrong I can almost always tell by the sound right where the issue is, also have an E10 (trueno version) but it hasn't been on the road in over a year.. Fried the motor and haven't had the money to fix it

[@gagecoffelt3808]

Those shocks match the RcSparks logo :D

[@TheRealRCSparks]

+Gage Coffelt exactly ;)

[@grease94819481]

These video's are cool Medic and when people are tearing cars down nowadays a camera phone comes in very handy and also the internet its self for manual and those hard to find parts.

[@mollymarsgal3377]

I just did a whole rebuild of my bandit but 2 years earlier I would have been afraid to take the motor out of the mount. #EpicMedic

[@BeaudoinMotorsports]

TIME TO FLY!

[@RcNickster709]

yeah man... they look great out under the body bud... cool vid

[@RCVHX22]

Oh hell yeah! 👍👍have fun with it bro is a ripper medic always love your videos.I enjoyed it video till the end

[@LivingToys]

Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bobby__custer]

You should do a video showing all of your R/C's.

[@despermusic]

+RCSparks Studio , Best Channel in KZbin ! :)

[@milkbone0352]

it is a good day to do some rc fixing for sure.... good day to get parts

[@mtxrules]

sweet upgrade!

[@crazcena6968]

awesome video medic love all you videos

[@rookie101_]

Nice looking shocks.

[@VicToR_Rider]

niceeee...love how u educat the virgins of the hobby. it can be a scary thought to try and fix your RC if your new to the hobby. I started this year and have three RC already lol fun fun fun

[@TheRealRCSparks]

+King Veonietus Yup.. once one has been bitten by the RC bug.. one is addicted. There is only 1 cure... MORE RC's! haha ;)

[@Nickysix6]

great video as always medic

[@prabhavatithosar4414]

ULTiMATE TRAXXAS MAN monster truck

[@willislemmon5604]

I was just like that too when I started... scared to take it to bits... but like you say its really rewarding!!! Have you ever done a vid on the tools you use? I love a good set of tools!

[@KertGuiliani]

great video Medic you do such a great editorial!

[@anjelponce315]

yes dude. please keep doing these maintance videos on your rc because i have i blackout xte pro from redcat and its pretty much my first real rc car and i want to know how to do good maintance to it as well as upgrades and what shock oil to use and everything. and its like you said, im very scared to take my blackout apart to do maintance on the inside of the rc. i think that if i take it apart,something is goimg to go wrong or i wont be able to put it back together.

[@jesse_1278]

I would love to have just one rc like yours have it would be awesome!

[@noeysfastrc3291]

Great video Medic, good advise fix the RC's and have them ready to enjoy them.

[@2cwik4u104]

im surprised you didn't go with some proline shocks.

[@กานต์ชนาสะสาง]

รกขเด

[@headofturtle4305]

those shocks are awesome gotta get me a set of them A1 dude

[@tommyfree4736]

the suspension on my savage xl was the only thing I broke when I hit a football (soccer) post at full speed. Just goes to show how tough these machines are. good video medic big fan

[@duanerhoward]

More upgrades and builds!!

[@TheRealRCSparks]

+Duane Howard I have so much maintenance to catch up on.. Winter is always my "fix it" time

[@king_snorlax2182]

I think you should get a wheelie bar set for the savage xs flux Especially if you put a 3cell battery

[@otisskopik1400]

good video. I like the way you explain things.

[@TheRealRCSparks]

+Zount Master Thank you, Im glad you enjoyed todays video :)

[@danielbaehne8335]

+RCSparks Studio ,/ nice vid what is better for on road rcing traxxas funny car or rally

[@chrisdavis9373]

i like that ford raptor body

[@RCKING1]

Not a bashing video but still a great video for New hobbies out thare!

[@mumforddale1]

looking good bro!!!

[@TheRealRCSparks]

+mumforddale1 Thanks so much! Operates so nicely now :)

[@fiendsfootage]

Nice video, really like the moral support given to people starting out with stripping and maintaining. 2 questions: 1. Isn't there a risk with aluminium parts compared to plastic that alu can transfer the forces to more expensive / crucial parts? 2. What is the advantage in terms of travel of these shocks / springs?

[@DavidDeLuge]

Great video.

[@voododd666]

Good video that look good on it

[@losiboy454]

I know every nut bolt and washer on my losi lst, I could take it completely apart and back together with no issues

[@jaxsonlee6445]

I am also going to get new shocks as well as getting a better transmitter! Im ordering no name shocks off of asiatees and im going to pick up a dx 4c from my local hobby shop. Thanks for the vid!

[@matmuffin1]

On my old XS i sealed my diffs and filled them with gear oil... BIG difference

[@kingmayuga8120]

Nice video amzing👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽tnx for info

[@reidh8575]

Could you do an upgrade series on the Savage XS?

[@vincenzosimone2432]

Nice thank for the help

[@Dylan-hj4vs]

they look good

[@harryvaughan-johnson8339]

Good vid, but i have a question. I want to replace my shocks ok my buggy, but the part that is linked to the wheel arm is pinned in, how do I remove the pin??

[@Easiermarlin33]

+Harry Vaughan-Johnson if its a pin you need a smaller pin to push that pin out.

[@harryvj6397]

+Easiermarlin33 no as in the bottom of the suspension is joined with the arm.

[@everettcofield6463]

Medic you should get the new Traxxas X-Maxx coming out mid December. Could be your own christmas present this year. ;-)

[@wyattthayne7168]

Its not that special its just an 8s kit which only adds 5 more mph for like $250 more which you can install your own to the original for less

[@joeraygutierrez4598]

thanks again bro like the tips

[@declanthiele]

hey, could you please do a video of this truck sometime soon? I would love to see some more of it, especially since you only have 3 videos of it. thanks -Captain Thiele

[@tj2547]

thanks for the tip : )

[@natixGH]

I would love to hear what you think of the Vaterra Twin Hammers. Maybe something for the next season?

[@TheRealRCSparks]

+natixGH search: RC ADVENTURES - Vaterra Twin Hammers

[@natixGH]

Oh wow, there´s already a lot of content! Sorry, i´m quite new to your channel and haven´t seen this. Thanks and keep up the good work! Greeting from Germany! :)

[@mannyvalenzuela5815]

Nice video medic

[@taylorpalmer7061]

Can you do some more snow mobile build videos please I really am interested seeing it being built thanks

[@tylersworkshop9152]

love the shocks. when are u going to go play in the snow if u have snow that would be nice☺

[@Tailslol]

i would love to see a rebound RC style mod of this kind of car! with a inside cam.

[@juniorsilva8660]

parabens seu videos sao de mais

[@ThomasRSmith-og7zo]

Did you ever upgrade the steering servo? If so which servo would be a nice upgrade for this truck?

[@shelbykingnfs7216]

I'm doing maintenence on my score while watching

[@jayholt2101]

I know this is a pretty old video but I had one question. Do you think that the piggy back shocks would work any better? I want to upgrade my stock shocks but I'm having trouble finding what shocks to get. I mean maybe all my shocks need are some new oil and springs. But the stock ones are plastic and it would be nice to get aluminum. What are your thoughts? Thanks.

[@FabioKastro]

I own an HPI E-Firestorm and the only problem i have with the truck is the Supensions Rod End. Yours broke but mine keeps striping the threads on the rod end.

[@pajomad1]

Medic if for some reason you could only have 1 rc, which one out of your collection would you keep.

[@afallenstar4u]

You are my absolute favorite you tuber!!. do you have a po box? I make some stuff for rcs and id love to send you some for your rides. I don't want to tell you it will spoil the surprise but id love to custom make you some and send them to you :).

[@savirudissanayake4225]

cool shocks

[@AveryRice47]

You should buy a traxxas mini e revo vxl with the Titan 12t motor it is a very nice truck

[@schongewusst6994]

nice movie

[@zachogier3669]

hey +RCSparks studio will you please do an update on that huge front end loader that you had some videos on a while ago

[@rccarsrule100]

medic i think u r missing a buggy in ur collection get a buggy dude they are a lot of fun and bulletproof i recommend an hpi vorza.btw love ur videos dude am yasir from UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.

[@asty4570]

I have had a horrible time with my flux xs recently. It stopped turning fixed servo, thoguht i was done, nope it lost a wee rod that stopped the wheels locking up after i fixed that i as sure it was ready again. Now when its on the ground (batt fully charged) it will only jump 1cm every second or so, i give up... For now

[@TheRealRCSparks]

+Foxplaysmc You will be back ;)

[@asty4570]

I dint even know whats wrong with it, thats the problem.

[@jarkkojoensuu7881]

my first rc was savage xl 5.9

[@astronautb579]

good video

[@bryanredding1928]

hey do u think u can try to find some skate park pain I like those vids

[@dravenssoul]

I'm not new to Rc ,but have been out of it for awhile. I am going to purchase the hpi flux xs and wanted your recommendation for a battery brand . Love your vids man ,been a long time fan and subscriber.

[@michaelkirby5728]

please do more vids on this truck

[@nitroprime9714]

what are your feelings about nitro or electric rc's? is it only preference or does one come out on top performace/power wise?

[@davidmclain3106]

Nice

[@DanielJones-qe2kr]

Great video you should get a nitro buggy and start a seise on that

[@DeadguyAi]

+Tekky It's hard for him to do nitro because he lives in canada

[@DanielJones-qe2kr]

+Some Guy oh Ye that's true

[@peterdahlgrenbuildsthef8634]

lots of great advice get in there love that. always a good video. by the way when is the next big dirty. i would love to come over for that

[@rctrek8818]

Great video Aaron, just ordered one of these guys from Tower Hobbies. What size shocks are you using?

[@chambers246]

My traxxas tmaxx 3.3 had a problem in the engine then estart then fuel line and now exhaust pipe. I haven't got it running in a year

[@floccinaucinihilipilificat5886]

I bought springs JUST like that and the springs rubbed against the thread on the shock itself... :( Couldn't use them anyways, the screws they came with weren't long enough...

[@j_gleck1310]

I have the RC savage flux! my rear axil broke doing flips

[@levibonecutter3983]

So those tired on there, are they street tires? Because they don't look like they would get much traction outdoors.

[@levibonecutter3983]

I guess I need to learn not to comment while the video is still running.

[@Isa-ro9zl]

Nice:)

[@denicede]

Do the tires have a scraping problem when steering against the body?

[@CompleteyRandomFilms]

Where can I get a tool like the one you used for the axle nuts? The stock traxxas one sucks and I don't like diggin out a socket for it.