World’s Fastest Mini Monster Truck - HPI Savage XS

[@edenisburning]

Said it before, I'll say it again.. your videos are the most thorough for actual hobbyists or beginners. Faaaantastic!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!! I’m glad the videos are helpful! 😃

[@SGTSLACKASS]

Im really glad I found your channel. You’re helping me get into this Hobby and pick the right stuff and I can’t thank you enough. Always stoked when you drop a video.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks that’s awesome to hear!! Glad I’m helping and always get videos out as quickly as I can! 👍👍😎

[@edenisburning]

@NonameNoname-lm2zg I have built a ton of Tamiya cars and trucks. I'm a huge Tamiya guy. I love building them, I love painting them.. I love everything about Tamiya. Just replace those bushings with actual bearings and they're great. I've built a bunch of my Traxxas vehicles, but if a build it yourself option wasn't available, I'd buy the roller version so I could build out my own esc, motor, LEDs, transmitter/receiver, etc. combinations to my liking. Those cars are my babies. Some are shelf queens, some get used a lot but I never beat them up intentionally. However, if I'm buying an HBX, MJX, or another cheap beater.. I'm going to the skate park and having some fun without worrying about breaking my car. The hobby isn't just what YOU think it should be, it's whatever an RC enthusiast wants it to be for them. Some love speed trials. Some love crawling. Some like doing flips and tricks. Some are into boats and some are into aircraft. Some people love the build and electronics (this would be me.) None of these are the wrong way to RC, they're just different. You've been an enthusiast for my whole lifetime.. I am 40. You've seen trends come and go and the scene change probably dozens of times. That's just the evolution of the hobby. You shouldn't look at it as a bad thing, you should look at it as a good thing. The more RC fans there are, the more people will be buying RC cars. The more people buy RC cars, the more money RC makers like Traxxas or Tamiya will have to come up with new stuff.

[@addictedtorcs1981]

This is one awesome rc 4x4 mini monster truck my KZbin friend. Keep up the good work fella. I love your KZbin channel. Massive 👍's up! 😎

[@davidmckee2142]

Awesome review! That truck is a beast, very cool design. Can't wait to see how it performs after the upgrades you spoke of.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! I can’t wait either!

[@michaeldorich4485]

I enjoyed your review and test runs. This is one of your more thorough evaluations of a truck. I hope you and your family have a happy and healthy new year.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Ya too many thing’s different about most RCs. There was a lot to point out lol Thanks man and you too!

[@rctd3260]

Such a compact little truck! I miss the old Raptor body that used to come on this truck but the American El Camino bod just looks awesome.

[@DerbyCityRC]

I’m sure the raptor was cool too!

[@jaredshowers1]

Dang. That took some bashing... Seems pretty tough.. Definitely ripped! Thanks for sharing bro

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yes it did! You’re welcome!

[@randylee1047]

That little hiding spot for the e.p.a. tool is so simple but genius

[@but531]

Very good video man and very good and honest description.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!!

[@LizAmazing]

Great intro! So fun! You'll be at 5k before you know it!!!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! Should hit it in May, which was my goal when I hit 1,000 last May 👍

[@LizAmazing]

@@DerbyCityRC Awesome! Then the next 5k will be even faster!

[@DerbyCityRC]

👍👍

[@RCplamodel]

Great running video. Your Landy performes well on every surface👍

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!

[@ransom8006]

That thing rips! Looks like another great option

[@DerbyCityRC]

I agree!!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Jeez Evan, where do I start? This rig is ridiculous! I like it a lot! I do think you made some valid points though, namely the tires. These most definitely need to have some foams in them in my opinion, might help with some of those brick drop landings😝! It looked like it would jump well for the average jumper, as your jumps are way beyond average. I like that it’s planted so well. Like you said; it would be awesome in an open field for sure. I think hpi really did a great job thinking outside of the box on this one , but in doing so missed a few things that should be inside the box😂. I still love it though! I want one. That El Camino is One nasty looker!😍🥰 As always awesome review video!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks Robby! Ya they did a lot right and missed a few more obvious things lol It yes for average jumps she should be good with better tires and maybe a bit thicker fluid since it’s so heavy. The el Camino is awesome I agree!! 😎😎👍👍🤘

[@DadandmadzRC]

I love my XS flux its a beast!

[@DerbyCityRC]

It definitely is!!

[@vivos71]

I found you can buy an extra set of shocks, unwind the pre-load collars all the way, and it soaks up landings beautifully. Not to mention more shocks giving more equal pressure on the arms during landings prevents some of the flex that breaks outdrives

[@RCRoads]

Very unique truck. Just like anything in that price range the shocks and tires need upgrading if you want to use it as a basher. Perfect car for speed runs and flat tracks. Awesome video! Great job!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yes I agree! Thanks!!!

[@Schmidteren]

I actually like the tyres not having much grip. Can even powerslide and drift on asphalt, which is fun. Of course if you where to race the rthing, slippy tyres is bad, but for just drifting around, it's super fun.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yes I like sloppy tires too, but these were really bad for jumps. There’s barely any foam in them. Just overall bring the truck down I think. I have plans to revisit this truck soon with some upgrades!!

[@bradsrcsmore3848]

Very cool Even!! I do agree it seems fast and if not getting Derby City Bash tested it would be strong as a TANK! Good thing on your tests is you see what abuse can be taken by these RCs. I would agree on the tires and wheels. I think better and moderately bigger tires with foam inserts would be an amazing difference especially when launching and landing big air jumps and flips! Enough of my rambling, great video as usual Even!!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!! Yup gonna do the upgrades and take it a little easier (hopefully). It was a lot of fun!! Thanks Brad!!!

[@rogueFactor]

what's up fam?! lovin' the episodes! finally settled into a new place time to find the bash spots nearby!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Hey! Glad you like them and that’s awesome! Bash on!!!

[@1rcbking]

I almost felt bad for that little truck, but it was very impressive the amount of beating it was taking and still going.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha! I know me too!

[@Kevinm8345]

Really good video thanks enjoyed watching

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!

[@phils188]

I have had this truck for a bit. I recommend doing the shocks for sure. If you upgraded to the 3s, you need the pinion gear. I would also recommend upgrading the drive shafts going to the tires. I spiral broke the stock ones from the step up in torque from 2s to 3s. It's got way tooooo much torque for its own good, too much fun though. In the right conditions, you can pull a double back flip easily.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Good info, thanks man!!!

[@RCFPVSTL]

Great content, great detailed information on the RC cars.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!

[@B.K._BerndK.]

Nice Run 😍👍🏻 Cool jumps 😁👍🏻

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!!

[@ricklabuda]

Thanks for another great review

[@DerbyCityRC]

You’re welcome!!

[@mamoteam8744]

Nice video 👏👏👏👏 I recently bought this model I can't wait to try it

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! Hope you like it!

[@EJ-74]

Love the humor bro 🤣 Awesome truck 🔥

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha! Thanks!!

[@Schmidteren]

Got one. running on dirt is so much fun. Just sliding all around, throwing dirt and rock everywhere. So good!

[@DerbyCityRC]

I need to find a good dirt spot soooo bad!

[@WY-DaveZ71]

Did you ever get the upgraded pinion? Wonder how it is on 2S with the pinion swap ???

[@RACEABLE]

Great content as always!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!!

[@RotorheadEd]

Got mine a week ago, it is true to its name for sure!!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Nice! Absolutely!!

[@carpertony5123]

I love the savage trucks I've got five of them including a mint XL. Was it just my imagination or did the right rear shock fall off when you turned the truck around at between 12.55 and 13 mins? Cracking little truck though and good review vid 👍

[@DerbyCityRC]

Nice! Yes I mention at 8.45 that that lower shock eyelet broke. Thanks!!

[@danielkroeze8218]

Love your vids!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!

[@jagergerg9771]

I really enjoy the channel

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!!

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I want one. Gotta love a 70 el Camino ss

[@DerbyCityRC]

Ya i really like the body. An old boss of mine had an el Camino. Don’t remember the year. Maybe a ‘75

[@scottgaskin8574]

Man I love my savage .25 nitro tough truck .

[@DerbyCityRC]

I’m sure it’s awesome!!

[@phillybrc]

She rips Evan. Nice Vid!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks Phil!!! 😃

[@wadevallbona5314]

Nice little truck! There's a bike track at Turkey run park behind where the big silo is! This thing would be killer there! I just converted a Tmaxx to brushless and may hit it up myself lol

[@DerbyCityRC]

Well that’s not too far at all! I will definitely check that out !! Thanks! 👍👍

[@wadevallbona5314]

@@DerbyCityRC it was closed lol. I thought about climbing over the wood fence lol. It says closed to bikes not rc trucks lol

[@DerbyCityRC]

I wonder why!!?? Lol no bikes means more room for RC lol

[@wadevallbona5314]

@@DerbyCityRC could not agree more! I'm going to do it lol

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha! Let me know how it goes. See if they seem to have any security or Karen’s around!!

[@doubledome2076]

A really FAST brick‼️🙈🤣🤣👍👍🦾🦾

[@DerbyCityRC]

🤣🤣

[@madsrcbuggy]

Nice and honest review again, buddy! Not as upbeat this time, but it suits the truck just fine. Yeah, I guess it's almost over engineered, still pretty cool, just lacking a bit to reach the level of Arrma for example, and of course that Rival... Nice to see...

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!! Just experimenting with my video styles. Yes it’s a bit over engineered in some places and under engineered in others. Lol looking forward to doing a few small upgrades and trying again!!

[@johandriehuizen9282]

Is there any diffrence between the different xs models, camino, that new orange body, or the vaughn gittin?

[@DerbyCityRC]

I’m not really sure. From what I can tell, the orange truck body one is the same but I can’t be for sure.

[@craigengelman1369]

id put fling king jr tires , rpms rod ends and rebuild shocks with viton orings . im a nitro guy but with some upgrades thats one heck of a truck ! im gonna upgrade to a new controller (from a sanwa m8) to either a flysky noble what do you think of them ?

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks for the recommendations! I don’t have any controllers other than stock units and DumboRC ones so I can’t speak in flysky just yet. Heard good things though!

[@tonycoffee7335]

Man you had me dieing.... lol Good video. I think I might have to pick one upb

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha! Ya it’s a pretty cool truck!!

[@AndyM65]

great video Derby , i have one of these , i do get a little cogging which is doing my head in and can't fathom it out , sensor less motor maybe ? but yeah, these are a little animal , you darn got me to sub you SoaB ;-) happy smashin

[@DerbyCityRC]

Weird I don’t think mine clogged at all. Thanks man!!!

[@Nerm78]

Lol a really fast brick. I can't believe you don't get foams for that price but I still wouldn't mind having one.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Ya the tires are terrible! I have some upgrades planned for this!

[@jeremymiller2340]

Digging the Old El Camino body looks like a rugged little Runner

[@DerbyCityRC]

Me too! Thanks!

[@philippshobbyecke]

I realy like this Hpi Trucks but they are a bit to expansive and its hard to find spareparts in Germany. Thats why i haven't bought one yet but one day i'll do it😅 Thanks for the Video 👍

[@DerbyCityRC]

One day!! They are definitely a bit proud of them! Lol

[@scannon3213]

Very thought out unit

[@DerbyCityRC]

Sure is!

[@mikew.2935]

Did you ever find any aftermarket shock options? Specifically that plastic eyelet that holds on the bottom of the shock. I broke both sides of rhe rear twice already just doing small jumps and a couple low speed flips. I bought a couple of the parts kits and it just spins off so its easy enough to replace but im gonna be out of parts soon if this keeps up. lol Seems like a major weakpoint on an otherwise durable and fun truck. I have seen some videos of people bashing them pretty hard without that shock eyelet breaking so i dont know🤔 Definitely would like to get something figured out so it doesnt keep happening.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Unfortunately I haven’t had time yet. It’s definitely gonna happen I would love to get this car back out very soon.

[@michaelkerwin4755]

Bro it's awesome what do u think about hpi they make alot of vehicles the truggy and stadium truck they make look absolutely awesome too and is that an El Camino

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! It’s my first HPI and pretty impressed overall. Really would like an XL nitro. Yes it’s an El Camino! 😀

[@ypsqueeze9632]

Cannot wait to get mine!!! Do not stop uploading brother🫡

[@DerbyCityRC]

Awesome!! Ya man I won’t!! Keep watchin! 😃😅

[@SlowLifeProject]

👍💪 I just broke front drive shaft in my Flyhal Fc610 😁 Will try to weld it today, because shiping from China last about month lol 😁

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha! Ya the shipping always blows! Let me know how the weld goes!

[@SlowLifeProject]

@@DerbyCityRC it worked, the neighbor who did the welding is a freaking magician 😁

[@DerbyCityRC]

Amazing!!

[@SlowLifeProject]

@@DerbyCityRC indeed!

[@basherbodies7285]

Thanks buddy! As usual, another great... what do i say.. i think its the BEST savage xs flux review on the youtube!! Hope you enjoyd the little basterd😊 it is pretty fast indeed!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks man! Yes I enjoyed it and now look forward to fixing it and putting on a few upgrades 👍👍👍 Definitely enjoyed it!

[@reeceroberts27]

Hey could you tell me where to find those aluminum knuckles you got for the holyton, enoze, pxtoys cars.

[@reeceroberts27]

9200e

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yes i got those from Pxtoysrc.com 👍👍

[@kraftcraft2934]

Quick little truck

[@kenhmful]

Verry fun bashproof car, never tried it on 2s lipo, only 3s lipo. Hard used for many years, summer and winter. Proline sandpaws for backwheels, never tried it with the hpi servo and radiosystem, savox waterproof servo and sanwa mt4 radiosystem. Its verry powerful and fast little bastard, so like using better radiosystem to control the car, use some old hobao hyper 8 pro shocks.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks for the info!! It certainly has more potential than it’s stock form!!

[@kenhmful]

@@DerbyCityRC have 8 rc cars thats up and running, im most into nitro cars, savage xs is æ 👍car. 3s lipo give you a good punch when you pull the trigger, standing backflips no problem, to many and the backwheel driveaxels will snapp

[@DerbyCityRC]

Awesome! Soon enough I’ll get a nitro or a gas car👍👍

[@DerbyCityRC]

Ya I want a gas RC soon!!

[@rcplayground7]

@@kenhmful Did you fix the drive axel issue ?

[@jimmyphifer9429]

New sub has anyone ever asked you about your ramps?

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks man! Yes they have. I have a video on building them. It’s an old video so give it some patience lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ_cooykiMhratE

[@blacksheeprc8113]

Nice video

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I’ve got the nitro hpi savage and I’ve taken it completely apart. Kevin Talbot says they’re hard to work on. I didn’t think so. This one looks about the same

[@DerbyCityRC]

I’d love a nitro or a gas. Just need to find a place and the time to run them!

[@atomik9609]

Please get bigger and stronger tire, bigger pinion and 3 s battery and let’s see how it goes really would like to see it

[@DerbyCityRC]

Definitely will!!

[@bernardrc1137]

Cool vid, bro, smiles a million, thanks a lot,,see these wheels, their really big,, your little one makes me laugh, mine are not so little any more 24 & 23, welcome to the bank of dad, 😱 lol,,was gonna say that looks like an 1/12 🤔,,pretty solid, when through a lot, see what you mean about tyres, nice extras, too, hmmm, looks like bit of nightmare to work on 😱🤪😱 lol.😅😅

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! Haha! Agree with all of that

[@beman87]

This is currently on sale for 200€. Worth buying? As my 40 something RC.. 🙈

[@DerbyCityRC]

It’s a monster, but personally I didn’t care for it too much thinking back. Maybe if I took it to a better location like I usually do now. I think with better tires it would be WAY better! I have plans to try that soon, but the Redcat video I just posted this morning is probably a better buy (but not being in the US you would need to go for the WOV version I mentioned in that same video which is pretty much just as good and currently on sale I think).

[@rockdblock1034]

😂 that thing is a bit odd, but seems like fun.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Completely agree!!

[@ArnoldKrT]

every review i see from you , i just click

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks bro! I make them all as fun as possible for that reason. Much appreciated 😊🙏

[@Schmidteren]

I just full acceleration into metal pole. It survived??? It even had edges that metal pole. I was trying to control with one and a half hand and using the pinky finger for throttle. Don't do that.

[@DerbyCityRC]

😂 wow! Ya don’t do that lol I’ve done similar things lol

[@revee1000]

Holy moly that thing is 1100 dollars canadian money . I would get a xmaxx

[@DerbyCityRC]

Holy spider fur!! That’s insane lol. It’s $300 here. Lol

[@waqarahmad567]

Factory suspension will break within a few rollovers. Upgrade those and the rest of its ok. This isnt the same HPI quality that we used to know. The plastic vendors are definitely not the same. 😢

[@bill6639]

I think it'd be cool to do this against the 1/10th mjx and some others... Let's see what a bigger name hobby grade company's truck from like 10yrs ago is like versus the new kids! SAVAGE XS VERSUS THE WORLD!!

[@ZingZingNZ]

I love mine 😊

[@R-EVLMNKY]

I likey 👍😁👍 but looks complicated though and questionable parts availability?….I’m sticking with my MJX and Traxxas, definitely 😁

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha! Actually parts shouldn’t be too hard to get. About to order the replacement diff cup.

[@R-EVLMNKY]

@@DerbyCityRC I just checked it, they released a newer model with some changes 😊 enjoy and hope you make more updates on it 👍😊👍

[@DerbyCityRC]

Cool!! Thanks I will!!

[@zaik04]

Buy a losi rzr next bro lol

[@DerbyCityRC]

Don’t think so 🤣

[@hansd-uu9nw]

I love mine which reached 61mph

[@nerdly44]

I have this car, and it is brutally fast and uncontrollable on 3s; especially on those stock tires, which are absolutely terrible. It's tough as nails, though.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Absolutely!

[@nikitaromeo8837]

Traitor to the Granite Jees it is a 1/12 scale, I couldn't tell until you put it by a 10th. I would get one if it was £180ish 😁

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha! Ya it’s a bit steep but I see why lol.

[@dtw1622]

Seems like a great car but oof…that price point. Much rather get a granite or rival mt

[@DerbyCityRC]

Ya me too 🤣 had to try it though!

[@dtw1622]

@@DerbyCityRC For sure, that thing rips! Plus you can't write it off as a business expense to help that channel grow.

[@DerbyCityRC]

You mean “can” right? Lol Yes me and my accountant talked about it! Showed quite the loss last year 😂 but that was expected!

[@dtw1622]

@@DerbyCityRC Definitely meant "can". Short term losses for long term growth right? That's one smart accountant you got 😅🤣

[@DerbyCityRC]

Exactly!! Thanks!! 😃

[@rcglock9608]

Nope. They didn't have those controllers in '79 yet. Only thimbstick controllers lol

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yes, BUT! That movie took place in 2122 so it’s how they thought futuristic technology would look like in ‘79 lol

[@zoranmihalic4900]

Sa takvom voznjom sve se strga ne volim dok neko ne pazi na rc autic moje misljenje poz

[@DerbyCityRC]

When I drive like this, it’s intended to be a durability test. Helps the viewer see how tough it is.. or isn’t

[@nunu4692]

Dude this car is about the most durable sht u got, hell u r saying that it wasnt landing right bruh u landing it mad hard and on one wheel😂😂😂😂like yo, its a fast brick😂😂😂😂 do that on any arrma or traxxas see if it stays together 😂😂😂😂hell u hit a damn curb head one, multiple times n walked away of it😂😂😂😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yup it handled a lot for sure lol

[@coffeelake5568]

It's too fast...😅😊

[@DerbyCityRC]

Ya kinda 😂

[@JvD1985]

This thing drives/brakes like crap

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yes there are a few things left to be desired for sure. Gonna start with better tires and see if I can program the esc for some changes maybe.