HorizonRC.com Review – HPI Savage Flux Brushless RTR
The HPI Savage series of monster trucks has blazed its own path in the hands of drivers the world over. The original Savage was definitely different with its ultra-narrow TVP chassis, forward-only transmission and plush suspension. After some time they released an electric version called the E-Savage, which has been an excellent truck. With recent advancements in both LiPo battery technology and brushless motors HPI went to work to develop what they saw as the definitive electric RC monster truck in their new Savage Flux HP Brushless RTR. With a Flux Tork 2200 brushless motor, twin LiPo batteries, all-metal transmission and much more, the Flux has a lot of potential. We broke one out of the box to see exactly what it could do. Were we impressed? Oh yeah! Check the video out below for more information. Speed Specs: Savage Flux HP Brushless RTR Manufacturer HPI Racing Part Number HPI100646 Vehicle Class/Type Brushless Monster Truck Target Audience Intermediate to Advanced Electric Monster Truck Performance Enthusiast Kit/RTR/BND/ Race Roller RTR Test Items Used Orion 4800mAh LiPo Batteries (Orion has upgraded these to 5000mAh now) ORI14010 Final Thoughts I tested the Savage Flux where I thought most people would in their backyard. With two freshly charged Orion LiPos securely mounted in the battery bays I was eager to open up the throttle to see exactly how much monster this truck had buried inside its soul. I wasnt disappointed. I buzzed around the parking lot at first …
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25 comments
HorizonRCdotCom on June 14, 2010 at 2:20 pm
@JoshuaAquino13 it is $644.99 on the Horizon Hobby Website. I don’t know anything about a Bullet Flux, sorry.
HorizonRCdotCom on June 14, 2010 at 2:20 pm
@CABINETDUDE69 On this day, no, but it had rained a few days before this filming.
MIRCWOOD on June 17, 2010 at 11:10 pm
I`ll buy one tomorrow.with 2.4ghz
ghetemihai on June 18, 2010 at 1:17 pm
is 2wd or 4wd?
HorizonRCdotCom on June 28, 2010 at 3:30 pm
@ghetemihai 4WD
Ghulhead on June 30, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Nice ride! Are there any tuningparts available ( bumper , rims..whatever)?greeting from germany
HorizonRCdotCom on June 30, 2010 at 1:54 pm
@Ghulhead Absolutely, there are a ton of parts for the Savage series of trucks!
x7Chaosbullet on July 2, 2010 at 2:59 am
god i like this dudes videos but he just annoys the crap out of me when he does this at 1:55 i heard him do that like 5 times lol
warrantfan96 on July 3, 2010 at 7:23 pm
what volt packs are you running in it
HorizonRCdotCom on July 3, 2010 at 9:41 pm
@warrantfan96 I ran 2 2S packs, 7.4v each for a total of 14.8.
THENAGY13 on July 6, 2010 at 5:45 am
do you have to break in a flux car
HorizonRCdotCom on July 6, 2010 at 1:56 pm
@THENAGY13 You do not
BkzTraxxas on July 7, 2010 at 3:02 pm
whats better e revo brushless or the flux
HorizonRCdotCom on July 7, 2010 at 3:10 pm
@BkzTraxxas I haven’t had a chance to drive the E-Revo so I can’t compare, sorry.
THENAGY13 on July 7, 2010 at 5:53 pm
@HorizonRCdotCom thanx
THENAGY13 on July 7, 2010 at 5:59 pm
@HorizonRCdotCom how much is the savage flux
HorizonRCdotCom on July 7, 2010 at 6:33 pm
@THENAGY13 $644.99 on the Horizon Hobby Website
charg2456 on July 8, 2010 at 5:28 am
anyone know a good offroad rc car thats $150 or less?
HorizonRCdotCom on July 8, 2010 at 2:03 pm
@charg2456 Check out the new ElectrixRC Circuit Stadium truck on the Horizon Hobby Website. RTR out of the box with everything for $119.99
thetravisanthony on July 14, 2010 at 12:17 am
the flux is a much faster stronger all around better truck no other truck is cooler in my opinion
caseycar5 on July 15, 2010 at 4:12 pm
8 people are with AE and there jealous
gmodertom on July 17, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Nice video, are you planning on a review of the new Flux 2350?
HorizonRCdotCom on July 19, 2010 at 1:43 pm
@gmodertom I don’t know yet, I haven’t made a decision on that one one-way or another.
warrantfan96 on July 24, 2010 at 12:29 am
the 2350 is awesome I have 5400 mah vemom batterys in it and it has a ton of power great truck.
warrantfan96 on July 24, 2010 at 12:33 am
@gmodertomnd the 2350 is awesome I have 5400 mah vemom batterys in it and it goes wicked fast. also it can do standing backflps just like the hp can it is an awesome truck!!!!!!!!