flm vs savage xl

[drkros3]

hey guys im getting ready to build a brushless savage. and i just had a question. how long is the xl chassis compared to the flm


thanks

[david lamontagn]

Extend FLM = 1.57" (40mm) longer than stock
XL conversion = 2.16" (55mm) longer than stock

[killjoyken]

Extend FLM = 1.57" (40mm) longer than stock
XL conversion = 2.16" (55mm) longer than stock

I measured the wheelbase of my FLM forward tranny chassis Savage and got 388mm. HPI says the XL has a 390mm wheelbase. As soon as my LHS gets the XL in I'll set them side by side and take a pic for you.

[drkros3]

we have on at work so i well measure it

[Serum]

That is correct, the flm tranny forward conversion is longer than the normal extended TVP's.

[drkros3]

the flm chassis is 15.2 and the xl is 16 inchs.

[jhautz]

Here are some pictures of my FLM savage next to a new Savage XL. A couple weeks ago I was at a bash and a guy was there doing a review of the new Savage XL for his website so I was able to do a direct side by side comparison. The XL was just ever so slightly longer, but other than that it really was just bigger looking because of the 7" tall tires it has. But I did get to try the Savage XL body on for size on my FLM Savage and its a perfect fit. If someone is wondering what body fits..... thats it.

Here is the comparison pics.

http://www.bigsquidrc.com/pictures/berwyn_bash08/full/bbash08_04.jpg
http://www.bigsquidrc.com/pictures/berwyn_bash08/full/bbash08_05.jpg
http://www.bigsquidrc.com/pictures/berwyn_bash08/full/bbash08_07.jpg
http://www.bigsquidrc.com/pictures/berwyn_bash08/full/bbash08_25.jpg
http://www.bigsquidrc.com/pictures/berwyn_bash08/full/bbash08_26.jpg
http://www.bigsquidrc.com/pictures/berwyn_bash08/full/bbash08_01.jpg

and here is a link to the site with more comparison pics of my FLM Savage the Savage XL and a HUGE FG 1/5 and whole bunch of other action shots of the trucks.
http://www.bigsquidrc.com/berwyn-bash-pictures-may-08-with-savage-xl-compare/

[MTBikerTim]

jhautz what size spur is that. Is it a 52t?

[jhautz]

GPM 51T Delrin. I kept stripping the stock nylon ones and didnt want to go metal.

[lincpimp]

I am in the same boat with spurs. I may try a steel one as I have it, just think that I may need it. I will run the 7.5" cen tires on mine, and think that the spur may take a beating.

[jhautz]

The derin is holding up nicely. Very good upgrade from the stocker. Besides... I need a place to run all of my older pinion gears that artent hardened. Most of my trucks are running steel now, but I still have some older non-hardened pinins around that need to get used. This and my revo are the only trucks running plastic spurs that can use them.

[lincpimp]

The derin is holding up nicely. Very good upgrade from the stocker.

Good to know. My stock chassis savage has been doing fine with the stock 49t plastic spur, but I have a feeling the heavier flm with the big wheels will need a better than stock spur.

[drkros3]

where did you get that spure gear?

[MTBikerTim]

I just need a bigger spur then 52t so i can gear down a bit more. I am running 52/18t and I think that is too high but that's all that will fit due to the battery.

[jhautz]

they have a 53T in delrin.

http://cgi.ebay.com/GPM-HPI-Savage-25-SS-4-6-Delrin-Machined-Spur-Gear-53t_W0QQitemZ360045292644QQihZ023QQcategoryZ44028Q QrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp163 8Q2em118Q2el1247

[jhautz]

where did you get that spure gear?

from this guy
http://search.stores.ebay.com/Bizarre-Hobbies_delrin-spur-savage_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ3QQfromZR10QQfsnZB izarreQ20HobbiesQQfsooZ2QQfsopZ3QQsaselZ274230479Q QsofpZ0

[MTBikerTim]

they have a 53T in delrin.

http://cgi.ebay.com/GPM-HPI-Savage-25-SS-4-6-Delrin-Machined-Spur-Gear-53t_W0QQitemZ360045292644QQihZ023QQcategoryZ44028Q QrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp163 8Q2em118Q2el1247

Not that I think 1 tooth difference on the spur will help i'll give that a go. Thanks jhautz