HPI Savage XL Flux R/C Monster Truck

Do you dig power? Then you’ll like this truck.

If you’re not sure what type of R/C vehicle to get your hands dirty with first, you can’t go wrong with a monster truck. These big, beefy machines can drive just about anywhere and are great for backyard bashing or taking to a local park for some controlled chaos.

For your larger-scale driving pleasure, HPI has rolled out the Savage XL Flux, a ⅛-scale, 4-wheel drive, electric, radio-controlled monster truck. Designed for fun and durability, this machine has expansion built into its DNA.

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At its core, the Savage XL Flux uses the HPI Twin Vertical Plate (TVP) chassis design, sandwiching the internal components between two metal plates. Powering this monster truck is a 2200kv brushless motor which is mated to a 6S-capable electronic speed control (ESC). This ready-to-run (RTR) package doesn’t include batteries, so you can choose your favorite two (matching) LiPo packs (with Deans plugs) to bring this beast to life.

Big-bore, oil-filled shocks help dampen the bumps and jumps that the Savage XL Flux will encounter and can be mounted in a variety of positions on the shock towers.

If you’re a speed demon at heart, this truck can easily be tweaked to perform under high-speed conditions (through 3S LiPo batteries and on-road tires).

Price for the HPI Savage XL Flux is set at $729.99, making this a higher-priced option for R/C monster truck fans. Additional details and features on this model can be found at hpiracing.com.

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