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HPI Savage XL 5.9 Updated for 2014

Tony Phalen January 24, 2014 New RC Cars and Parts 259 Views

HPI has updated their massive (and massively popular) Savage XL 5.9 for the 2014 year. New parts include sintered, bulletproof diff gears, new big bore shocks, aluminum exhaust, dual-stage air filter and their new Roto Start 2 already installed. Best yet, all you need to do is add fuel and you’re ready to rock!

Don’t forget the Savage XL’s standard features:
• Extra-long alloy chassis
• Tall all-terrain tires
• 3-speed transmission
• Aluminum 3-shoe clutch
• XL-tough wide stance
• Reinforced all metal differential
• Machined steel spur gear
• 6V NiMh receiver pack and charger
• Dual fiber disc brakes
• Full set of sealed ball bearings

[source: www.hpiracing.com]

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Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!