WORLD's BEST NITRO RC CAR (almost) - HPI Savage XL

HPI Savage XL Nitro, the best all time RC Nitro basher RC car. BUT, it has some problems and in this video we are going to find them!

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[AlvaroQF]

I still have the savage x 4.6 from many years ago, fully upgraded, everything got reinforced in the time, even has a nice pink thick plate to protect the fuel tank. In my case, the 3 speeds and the reverse worked without a problem, oh boy, and the Futaba 3PMX worked like a charm!! I left the hobby nearly 10 years ago because of university but I cannot get rid of my cars, too many good memories. The engine in the new one sound exactly the same as mine did even if if was the 4.6 (with pink anodized fins if I”m not mistaken), haha, i still remember the thick zip ties that we had to use to protect the engine. This has brought back so many good memories, thank you.

[MrEtonmess]

Excellent review. It’s criminal they use such cheap materials given the amount these cars cost. You test wasn’t even that extreme. Thanks for giving us something to watch on Boxing Day!!

[Mossyrc]

Hi Kev I just got my first nitro car for Christmas!!!! I just wanna say thank you for teaching me all the tips and tricks, without your channel I wouldn’t be in this hobby or know or these tricks thanks Kev ❤

[trashbag]

LOVE the nitro content, more please! Also please do a nitro off road build!

[evanholmes]

Kev!! We need more videos on the UDR! You haven’t posted that in

[S.Y-a-ok]

Good to see the Nitro's for a change.
All the best Bud.

[brandenplays]

Omg watching kev with nitro is so funny I feel the same feelings🤣 because I’m not that mechanically inclined but I’m into nitro!

[mavikdash]

HPI making some good nitros. Looks like with any RTR needs some going over to get it all dialed in.

[neontetra]

Does anyone else find themselves looking for a new KT video everyday!? Always a treat.

[jamesw]

My first rc was an HPI RS4 MT i loved that thing!!!

[daviddrabek]

I had the 5.9 xl for about 10 years and loved it. I will now be getting another!! Great video

[samsmithmxyamaha]

Little tip for tuning bud start it out on the factory settings then start leaning it out 1/4 turn at a time until you get the throttle response and rpm and make sure it’s still Smokey usually don’t have to mess around with the low speed needle to much but maybe lean it out a tiny bit however be careful as this is far more sensitive than the high speed needle don’t forget you will have to go back and adjust your idle rpm screw until you get a nice idle speed as far as your shifting issue I don’t think it was hitting enough rpm to shift up if I’m honest the savage sounds to rich still hope you had a good Christmas buddy 🤙🏻

[jonthecont]

Always had nitros in late 90s and through to late 00s. Got an Xmax and never looked back. My nitro days are over and this vid confirmed that 😂

[Buddy]

Can't believe these came out 20 years ago! I was 12 years old and was set on the tmaxx until the savage came out and I had to have one. I don't remember a time I took it out that I didn't break something and I quickly learned to only buy a brand that your local hobby shop actually stocks parts for lol. I spent a lot of time waiting for parts in the mail!

[omega_rc]

That thing sounds awesome! Great bash brotha 🤙🤙🤙

[braskathroughthegames]

This was my favorite dream truck I always wanted growing up. Keep us posted on the mods you do for this new one Kev so I can build one next Christmas!

[ArmandShahinian]

Today is my birthday and this the best video I could’ve watch for my birthday 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you Kev🙏🏻🙏🏻

[prostreetcamaro]

Gotta have one eventually! Best RC I've ever had was my old savage 25. 12 gallons of 30% nitro before the original engine finally got tired lol. One diff, one set of brake pads, one shock shaft is all I ever had to repair or replace on that truck. Shame about the monkey metal ring gears. At least they do have machined gears available. When I get one I'll go over it good and get linkage adjusted and double check all screws before I fire it up. Might even do the diff's preemptively with the machined gears to eliminate that potential issue. You should check out the new Vorza S line. I just got the truggy and it is built right. 4mm 7075 chassis, 7075 shock towers, 7075 hinge pin braces etc etc. Handles and jumps flipping amazing.

[Angryblades]

my flux hp suffers from the rear links breaking, steering servo stripping even with servo saver, wheels stripping due to small wheel nuts, and wheels coming loose. when its working though its a beast.

[alexanderakowaliuk]

Alex kowaliuk here I love nitro cars but when you can only buy one every now and then I recommend brushless. But when the nitro is running they are the best in my opinion.